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Publisher Correction: Inference of ecological and social drivers of human brain-size evolution
Mauricio González-Forero1, Andy Gardner2
1School of Biology, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, UK. mgf3@st-andrews.ac.uk.
Nature
|June 30, 2018
Summary
This study details a correction in author attribution for a scientific letter. The online version now accurately reflects the corresponding author, Mauricio González-Forero.
Area of Science:
- Scientific communication
- Publication ethics
Background:
- Accuracy in scientific publications is crucial.
- Proper author attribution is a key aspect of scholarly integrity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To correct an error in author listing.
- To ensure accurate representation of contributions in scientific literature.
Main Methods:
- Review of publication records.
- Online system update for author information.
Main Results:
- The PDF version initially had an incorrect corresponding author.
- The online version has been updated to list Mauricio González-Forero as the corresponding author.
Conclusions:
- Correction ensures accurate scholarly record.
- Maintains integrity of scientific authorship.
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