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On criticality and sensitivity in activity networks

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  • Elmaghraby, Salah E., 2000. "On criticality and sensitivity in activity networks," European Journal of Operational Research, Elsevier, vol. 127(2), pages 220-238, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ejores:v:127:y:2000:i:2:p:220-238
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