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Correction: Ivermectin Prophylaxis Used for COVID-19: A Citywide, Prospective, Observational Study of 223,128
Lucy Kerr1, Flavio A Cadegiani2,3, Fernando Baldi4
1Medicine, Instituto Kerr, São Paulo, BRA.
Cureus
|April 4, 2022
Summary
This study corrects a previous article DOI. The correction ensures accurate citation and retrieval of scientific research for better accessibility.
Area of Science:
- Bibliometrics
- Scientific Publishing
- Scholarly Communication
Context:
- Accurate citation is crucial for scientific integrity.
- Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) are essential for locating research.
- Ensuring the correct DOI prevents misinformation and aids research traceability.
Purpose:
- To correct an erroneous Digital Object Identifier (DOI) in a published article.
- To ensure the accurate linking of the article to its intended publication.
- To maintain the integrity and discoverability of scientific literature.
Summary:
- The article provides a correction to the Digital Object Identifier (DOI) previously associated with the publication.
- This correction rectifies a citation error, ensuring readers can access the correct scientific work.
- The update supports accurate referencing and scholarly communication.
Impact:
- Improves the accuracy of scientific records and citations.
- Enhances the discoverability and accessibility of the corrected research.
- Upholds the standards of scholarly publishing and information retrieval.
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