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Algorithms and Dynamical Models for Communities and Reputation in Social Networks

By: Vincent Traag

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Algorithms and Dynamical Models for Communities and Reputation in Social Networks

By: Vincent Traag

A persistent problem when finding communities in large complex networks is the so-called resolution limit. This thesis addresses this issue meticulously, and introduces the important notion of resolution-limit-free. Remarkably, only few methods possess this desirable property, and this thesis puts forward one such method. Moreover, it discusses how to assess whether communities can occur by chance or not. One aspect that is often ignored in this field is treated here: links can also be negative, as in war or conflict. Besides how to incorporate this in community detection, it also examines the dynamics of such negative links, inspired by a sociological theory known as social balance. This has intriguing connections to the evolution of cooperation, suggesting that for cooperation to emerge, groups often split in two opposing factions. In addition to these theoretical contributions, the thesis also contains an empirical analysis of the effect of trading communities on international conflict, and how communities form in a citation network with positive and negative links.

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331906391X

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Equity for Women in Science

Dismantling Systemic Barriers to Advancement

By: Cassidy R. Sugimoto,Vincent Larivière

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Equity for Women in Science

Dismantling Systemic Barriers to Advancement

By: Cassidy R. Sugimoto,Vincent Larivière

The first large-scale empirical analysis of the gender gap in science, showing how the structure of scientific labor and rewards—publications, citations, funding—systematically obstructs women’s career advancement. If current trends continue, women and men will be equally represented in the field of biology in 2069. In physics, math, and engineering, women should not expect to reach parity for more than a century. The gender gap in science and technology is narrowing, but at a decidedly unimpressive pace. And even if parity is achievable, what about equity? Equity for Women in Science, the first large-scale empirical analysis of the global gender gap in science, provides strong evidence that the structures of scientific production and reward impede women’s career advancement. To make their case, Cassidy R. Sugimoto and Vincent Larivière have conducted scientometric analyses using millions of published papers across disciplines. The data show that women are systematically denied the chief currencies of scientific credit: publications and citations. The rising tide of collaboration only exacerbates disparities, with women unlikely to land coveted leadership positions or gain access to global networks. The findings are unequivocal: when published, men are positioned as key contributors and women are relegated to low-visibility technical roles. The intersecting disparities in labor, reward, and resources contribute to cumulative disadvantages for the advancement of women in science. Alongside their eye-opening analyses, Sugimoto and Larivière offer solutions. The data themselves point the way, showing where existing institutions fall short. A fair and equitable research ecosystem is possible, but the scientific community must first disrupt its own pervasive patterns of gatekeeping.

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Harvard University Press

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0674292901

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Algorithms and Dynamical Models for Communities and Reputation in Social Networks

By: Vincent Traag

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Algorithms and Dynamical Models for Communities and Reputation in Social Networks

Algorithms and Dynamical Models for Communities and Reputation in Social Networks

Equity for Women in Science

Equity for Women in Science

Algorithms and Dynamical Models for Communities and Reputation in Social Networks

Algorithms and Dynamical Models for Communities and Reputation in Social Networks

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