Vol. 11 No. 5 (2026): MAY-2026-JDSPABDA | Journal of Data Science, Predictive Analytics, and Big Data Applications

Published: 2026-05-01

A Machine Learning Analysis of Brand Selection by Autonomous Shopping Agents Using Product Attributes and Machine Legibility Signals

Bence Ferenc Török (Author)

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