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Methods, Models, and GIS

A Unified Conceptual Framework for Geographical Optimization Using Evolutionary Algorithms

Ningchuan Xiao Department of Geography, The Ohio State University,
Pages 795-817 | Received 01 Nov 2006, Accepted 01 Oct 2007, Published online: 26 Sep 2008

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