On the life and work of Cyrus Derman
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This article provides a brief biographical synopsis of the life of Cyrus Derman and a comprehensive summary of his research. Professor Cyrus Derman was known among
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Annals OR
دوره 208 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013