Characterizing topological and dynamical properties of complex networks without border effects

Matheus Palhares Viana, Bruno A.N. Travençolo, Esther Tanck and Luciano da Fontoura Costa

Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications, 2010, vol. 389, issue 8, 1771-1778

Abstract: The properties of complex networks are highly influenced by border effects frequently found as a consequence of the finite nature of real-world networks as well as network sampling. Therefore, it becomes critical to devise effective means for sound estimation of network topological and dynamical properties while avoiding these types of artifacts. In the current work, an algorithm for minimization of border effects is proposed and discussed, and its potential is illustrated with respect to two real-world networks, namely bone canals and air transportation.

Keywords: Complex networks; Border effects; Diversity entropy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2010
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DOI: 10.1016/j.physa.2009.12.037

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