Erratum to: Scientometrics DOI 10.1007/s11192-016-2193-x

In the original publication of the article, in Results section, two data in the paragraph starting from “Given that the competitions for…” have been published incorrectly: 90 (11%) should read as 54 (7%) and 60 (12%) should read as 25 (4%).

The correct version of the two sentences involved is provided below.

In fact, we find that 39 (24%) of the 165 three-period TS Assistant Professors were never promoted, while 54 (7%) three-period UN Assistant Professors were advanced to Associate Professor. Similarly, 121 (41%) of the three-period TS Associate Professors were never promoted, while 25 (4%) of three-period UN Associate Professors did advance to full professorship.