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The temptation of golden lies: Does Artificial Intelligence elevate or erode science?
József Gábor Kovács, Tibor Czigány
Vol. 19., No.3., Pages 230-232, 2025
DOI: 10.3144/expresspolymlett.2025.17
Corresponding author: Tibor Czigány

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Budapest University of Technology and Economics,
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Polymer Engineering