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Posted by PLOS_ONE_Group on 02 Dec 2022 at 21:17 GMT

Concerns were raised, post-publication, regarding common publications of the handling Academic Editor and one of the authors within the past 5 years. A second member of the PLOS ONE Editorial Board has re-evaluated the manuscript and reviews, and has confirmed the article is scientifically sound and meets the PLOS ONE Publication Criteria. They also confirmed that there are no concerns with the original review process.

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