Correction: Weight estimation for children aged 6 to 59 months in limited-resource settings: A proposal for a tape

Plos One
|August 17, 2018
PubMed

Insights

This study corrects a previously published article DOI. The correction ensures accurate citation and referencing for scientific research integrity.

Area of Science:

  • Scientific publishing
  • Scholarly communication
  • Research integrity

Background:

  • Accurate citation is crucial for scientific progress.
  • Maintaining the integrity of the scientific record is paramount.
  • Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) are essential for locating research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To correct an error in a previously assigned article DOI.
  • To ensure the correct linkage between a publication and its identifier.
  • To uphold standards of accuracy in scientific literature.

Main Methods:

  • Identifying the incorrect DOI associated with the article.
  • Initiating a correction process with the relevant publishing authorities.
  • Verifying the accuracy of the updated DOI.

Main Results:

  • The incorrect DOI has been identified and rectified.
  • The article is now associated with its correct Digital Object Identifier.
  • The scientific record has been updated for accurate referencing.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate DOIs are fundamental for reliable scientific communication.
  • Correction mechanisms are vital for maintaining the integrity of scholarly databases.
  • This update ensures researchers can correctly access and cite the work.

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