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Studying the Effects of Matrix Stiffness on Cellular Function using Acrylamide-based Hydrogels
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Correction to 'Stiffest elastic networks'
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This study corrects a previously published article DOI. The correction ensures accurate citation and referencing for scientific research. This improves the integrity of the scientific record.
Area of Science:
- Scientific Publishing
- Scholarly Communication
- Research Integrity
Context:
- Correction of a published article DOI.
- Ensuring accurate referencing in scientific literature.
- Maintaining the integrity of the scientific record.
Purpose:
- To provide the correct Digital Object Identifier (DOI) for a specific scientific article.
- To rectify an error in the previous publication's metadata.
- To facilitate proper citation and retrieval of the research.
Summary:
- The article DOI 10.1098/rspa.2013.0611 has been corrected.
- This ensures that the article can be accurately identified and accessed by researchers.
- The correction supports reliable scholarly communication.
Impact:
- Improved accuracy in scientific citations.
- Enhanced discoverability of the corrected article.
- Upholding standards of research integrity and reproducibility.
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