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Erratum: Molecular Epidemiology And Clinical Significance Of Corynebacterium Striatum Isolated From Clinical
Infection and Drug Resistance
|October 2, 2019
Abstract:
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.2147/IDR.S184518.].
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This study corrects a previously published article DOI. The correction ensures accurate citation and referencing for future research in the field.
Area of Science:
- Bibliometrics
- Scientific Publishing
- Research Integrity
Context:
- Accurate citation is crucial for scientific integrity.
- Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) are essential for locating research articles.
- Ensuring the correct DOI prevents misattribution and aids literature searches.
Purpose:
- To correct a typographical error in a previously assigned DOI.
- To maintain the accuracy and retrievability of scientific literature.
- To uphold standards of scholarly communication.
Summary:
- A correction has been issued for the DOI of a specific article.
- The corrected DOI ensures proper identification and access to the research.
- This update facilitates accurate referencing in academic databases.
Impact:
- Enhances the reliability of scientific record-keeping.
- Improves the discoverability of the corrected article.
- Supports the integrity of scholarly communication and citation practices.
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