Ranking Spreaders in Complex Networks Based on the Most Influential Neighbors

Identifying influential spreaders in complex networks is crucial for containing virus spread, accelerating information diffusion, and promoting new products. In this paper, inspired by the effect of leaders on social ties, we propose the most influential neighbors’ k-shell index that is the weighted...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Zelong Yi, Xiaokun Wu, Fan Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2018-01-01
Series:Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/3649079