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Correction to: Using decision fusion methods to improve outbreak detection in disease surveillance
Gaëtan Texier1,2, Rodrigue S Allodji3,4,5, Loty Diop6
1French Armed Forces Center for Epidemiology and Public Health (CESPA), SSA, Camp de Sainte Marthe, 13568, Marseille, France. gaetex1@gmail.com.
BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making
|March 30, 2019
Summary
This study details a correction to an author's name in a previously published article. The authors have issued a formal correction to ensure accurate attribution and citation for their scientific work.
Area of Science:
- Scientific publishing
- Academic integrity
Background:
- Accurate author attribution is crucial in scientific publications.
- Ensuring correct author names is essential for academic record-keeping and citation tracking.
Purpose of the Study:
- To formally correct an error in an author's name.
- To maintain the integrity and accuracy of the published scientific record.
Main Methods:
- A correction notice was issued by the authors.
- The notice specifies the incorrect and correct spelling of the author's name.
Main Results:
- The published article now reflects the corrected author name.
- This ensures proper identification and avoids potential confusion in future citations.
Conclusions:
- The authors have successfully corrected a typographical error.
- Maintaining accuracy in author identification upholds scientific publishing standards.
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