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Correction to: Employing Multivariate Statistics and Latent Variable Models to Identify and Quantify Complex
William C Stagner1, Abhay Jain1, Antoine Al-Achi1
1Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, Buies Creek, NC, 27506, USA.
AAPS Pharmscitech
|August 4, 2020
Summary
A publishing error replaced equal signs with "0" in five equations. The scientific article has since been corrected to ensure accuracy.
Area of Science:
- Scientific Publishing
- Mathematical Notation
Background:
- Online publishing requires careful attention to detail.
- Accurate representation of mathematical equations is crucial for scientific integrity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a specific error in equation formatting during online publication.
- To confirm the correction of the identified error.
Main Methods:
- Review of the online version of the article.
- Identification of discrepancies in mathematical notation.
- Verification of the correction in the published record.
Main Results:
- The equal sign (=) was erroneously replaced by "0" in Equations 1 through 5.
- The error has been rectified in the online publication.
Conclusions:
- The integrity of the scientific content has been restored.
- This highlights the importance of rigorous proofreading in digital publishing.
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