Correction to "Process Development for 6-Aminopenicillanic Acid Production Using Lentikats-Encapsulated Escherichia
Amol M Sawant1,2, Avinash Vellore Sunder1, Koteswara Rao Vamkudoth1,2
1Biochemical Sciences Division, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune 411008, India.
ACS Omega
|July 1, 2024
Summary
This study corrects a previous article DOI. The correction ensures accurate referencing for scientific literature and research integrity.
Area of Science:
- Scientific Publishing
- Bibliometrics
- Scholarly Communication
Context:
- Ensuring accuracy in scientific publications is crucial.
- Proper citation and digital object identifiers (DOIs) are fundamental for research traceability.
- Corrections are a standard part of the scientific publishing process.
Purpose:
- To provide a formal correction to a previously published article.
- To rectify any inaccuracies associated with the article's digital object identifier (DOI).
- To maintain the integrity and retrievability of scientific records.
Summary:
- This entry serves as a correction notice for a specific article.
- The correction pertains to the Digital Object Identifier (DOI) associated with the publication.
- This ensures that the DOI accurately links to the intended scientific work.
Impact:
- Enhances the reliability of scientific databases and search results.
- Facilitates accurate citation and retrieval of the corrected article.
- Upholds the standards of scholarly communication and data integrity.
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