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A Method for Solving Traveling-Salesman Problems

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Artificial Intelligence, Large-scale Global Optimization, Memetic Algorithm +10

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Cargo Ships, Intermodal Transportation, Engineering +12

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Engineering, Scheduling Problem, Business +7