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2023

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FRONTIERS MEDIA SA2022

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EPFL2020

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EPFL2019

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ACM2017

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EPFL2016

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2013

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Springer Verlag2012

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ACM2012

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2012

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EPFL2012

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2011

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EPFL2010

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EPFL2010