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Journal of Algebraic Combinatorics

Okay kiddo, so do you know what algebra is? It’s like a bunch of math rules that help us solve problems with numbers and letters. And do you know what combinatorics is? It’s like a way of counting and organizing things.

So when we put algebra and combinatorics together, that’s what we call algebraic combinatorics! It’s a fancy way of using math rules to count and organize things in a special way.

And a journal of algebraic combinatorics is a magazine where people share their ideas about algebraic combinatorics. They write stories and show pictures to help other people learn about it too. It’s like a big book club, but instead of books, it’s all about math and counting!