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Simulating the dynamics of scale-free networks via optimization.

Tiago Alves Schieber¹, Martín Gómez Ravetti¹

¹Departamento de Engenharia de Produção, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

|December 20, 2013

Summary

This study introduces a new model to track complex network evolution using information theory. The

Area of Science:

Complex systems
Network science
Information theory

Background:

Analyzing complex network evolution is vital for predicting future behavior.
Limited research exists on applying information theory to network evolution dynamics.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a model that quantifies and reproduces network evolution characteristics.
To dynamically capture topological changes in evolving networks.

Main Methods:

Utilized the square root of Jensen-Shannon divergence.
Incorporated mean degree and clustering coefficient.
Tested the model against known network models and real-world systems.

Main Results:

The proposed model successfully mimicked the evolution of test networks.

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Demonstrated the ability to quantify and reproduce key network characteristics over time.

Conclusions:

The developed 'copycat' model offers a framework for analyzing network behavior and evolution.
Enables conjecture on evolutionary drivers and aids in predicting future network states.