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@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ The SecMOD MILP framework entails continuous sizing of discrete components inclu
 
 If you use our software or any part of it, please cite [Reinert, Nolzen et al. (2023)](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0098135423000455). The full information on the publication is also shown below:
 
-Nolzen, N., Reinert, C.; Frohmann, J., Tillmanns, D., and Bardow, A. (2023): "Design of low-carbon multi-energy systems in the SecMOD framework by combining 
+Reinert, C., Nolzen, N., Frohmann, J., Tillmanns, D., and Bardow, A. (2023): "Design of low-carbon multi-energy systems in the SecMOD framework by combining 
 MILP optimization and life-cycle assessment". Computer & Chemical Engineering. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compchemeng.2023.108176.
 
 Since the publication above by Reinert, Nolzen, et al. and this repository only describe the extensions compared to the linear SecMOD, we also refer to for further information to