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Correction: Putting genome-wide sequencing in neonates into perspective
Pleuntje J van der Sluijs1, Emmelien Aten1, Daniela Q C M Barge-Schaapveld1
1Department of Clinical Genetics, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands.
Summary
This article has been corrected to accurately reflect the author Pleuntje J. van der Sluijs's name. The spelling error has been fixed in all versions of the publication.
Area of Science:
- Bibliometrics and Scientific Publishing
- Author Name Correction
- Scholarly Communication
Context:
- An error in author name attribution was identified in the original publication.
- The incorrect spelling affected the visibility and citation accuracy of the work.
- Maintaining accurate author information is crucial for scientific integrity.
Purpose:
- To rectify a typographical error in the author's name.
- To ensure correct indexing and discoverability of the research.
- To uphold the standards of scholarly record-keeping.
Summary:
- The original article incorrectly spelled the author Pleuntje J. van der Sluijs's name as Eline (P. J.) van der Sluijs.
- This has been corrected in both the PDF and HTML versions of the article.
- The correction ensures accurate author attribution and scholarly record.
Impact:
- Improved accuracy in scientific literature databases.
- Enhanced discoverability for the author Pleuntje J. van der Sluijs.
- Reinforcement of best practices in scholarly publishing and error correction.
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