Fluctuating ensemble averages and the BTZ threshold R. Sammani, E. H. Saidi, R. Ahl Laamara and L. B. Drissi Eur. Phys. J. C, 85 4 (2025) 467 Published online: 28 April 2025 DOI: 10.1140/epjc/s10052-025-14181-2