(2013) 'Exact algorithms for nding longest cycles in claw-free graphs.', Algorithmica., 65 (1). 129 -145. Further information on publisher's website:http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00453-011-9576-4Publisher's copyright statement:The original publication is available at www.springerlink.com Additional information:
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