Illustrating the “power” of networks with candy exchange
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/connections-2026-0004 | Journal eISSN: 2816-4245 (formerly 0226-1766) | Journal ISSN: 0226-1766
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Submitted on: Jan 27, 2026
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