A neural net fitting-based approach for optimal power flow
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/jee-2026-0055 | Journal eISSN: 1339-309X (formerly 1335-3632) | Journal ISSN: 1335-3632
Language: English
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Submitted on: Aug 11, 2026
Published online: Oct 11, 2026
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