AI-Driven Scheduling under Uncertainty for CT/MRI Operations: A Literature Review
By: Alexandru GHIȚĂ and Augustin SEMENESCU
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/picbe-2026-0391 | Journal eISSN: 2558-9652
Language: English
Page range: 5316 - 5328
Published on: Jul 22, 2026
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