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Almost all countries in the region endured upheaval in 2013. Despite unsettled times the biggest research players continued to prioritize science and discovery and push for breakthroughs

across the disciplines. Article count (AC): 1,920 Fractional count (FC): 785 Weighted fractional count (WFC): 696 Access through your institution Buy or subscribe This is a preview of

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Nature Index (_Nature_ 515, S88–S89; 2014) stated that King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) had an AC of 121 and a WFC of 9.96. In fact, it was King Abdulaziz

University that had these values. _ * _ 28 JANUARY 2015 A Correction to this paper has been published: https://doi.org/10.1038/517553e _ RIGHTS AND PERMISSIONS Reprints and permissions ABOUT

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