Erratum: Acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding: crucial points in inpatient management for optimal urgent colonoscopy

Paola Soriani1, Paolo Biancheri1, Cesare Hassan2

  • 1Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Azienda USL Modena, Carpi, Italy.

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This study corrects a previously published article DOI. The correction ensures accurate citation and referencing for scientific literature. Researchers should use the updated DOI for all future citations.

Area of Science:

  • Bibliometrics
  • Scientific Publishing

Context:

  • Accurate citation is crucial for scientific integrity.
  • Proper referencing ensures the traceability of research findings.
  • DOI (Digital Object Identifier) systems facilitate reliable access to scholarly articles.

Purpose:

  • To correct an error in a previously assigned article DOI.
  • To provide the accurate Digital Object Identifier for a specific scientific publication.
  • To ensure researchers can correctly locate and cite the intended article.

Summary:

  • A correction has been issued for the article with the DOI 10.1055/a-1594-2318.
  • The original DOI was incorrect, and this notice provides the accurate identifier.
  • This ensures proper attribution and access to the scientific work.

Impact:

  • Facilitates accurate citation and referencing in scientific literature.
  • Improves the discoverability and accessibility of the corrected article.
  • Maintains the integrity of scholarly communication and record-keeping.

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