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Binary Fox Optimization Algorithm for Feature Selection

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|Mar 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/cait-2026-0009 | Journal eISSN: 1314-4081 | Journal ISSN: 1311-9702
Language: English
Page range: 159 - 173
Submitted on: Dec 28, 2025
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Accepted on: Feb 18, 2026
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Published on: Mar 21, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

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