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Citation: The PLOS One Editors (2025) Expression of Concern: An Improved Migratory Birds Optimization Algorithm for Closed- Loop Supply Chain Network Planning in a Fuzzy Environment. PLoS One 20(8): e0329803. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0329803
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