Correction: Knowledge, causes and practice of self-medication during COVID-19: A population-based survey in Pakistan

Abstract

This corrects "Knowledge, causes and practice of self-medication during COVID-19: A population-based survey in Pakistan." Adv. Life Sci. 2023 Sep;10(3):439–446. doi: 10.62940/als.v10i3.1868.

Following the publication of this article, an internal audit — conducted in response to quality concerns raised by Web of Science — identified problems in the use of the English language in the originally published version. The necessary linguistic corrections have since been carried out, and the Editorial Expression of Concern issued on 20 June 2025 has accordingly been withdrawn. The earlier published copy of this article is available on request at als.editor@als-journal.com.

The Advancements in Life Sciences Editorial Office regrets that these issues were not identified prior to publication.

History of the correction process

Editorial Expression of Concern

20 June 2025: Following publication of this paper, the internal audit (consequent to concerns on quality raised by Web of Science) notified Advancements in Life Sciences about problems in use of English language. By this Editorial Expression of Concern, we alert the scientific community as we address the errors.

Editorial Note

26 June 2025: You are viewing the latest version of this article having minor corrections related to the use of English language. Expression of concern is hereby revoked.