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Manlio De Domenico¹, Albert Solé-Ribalta¹, Elisa Omodei²

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Identifying central nodes in complex networks is crucial for understanding information and epidemic spread. This study introduces a new framework to find the most versatile nodes in multilayer networks, improving predictions for diffusion and congestion processes.

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Area of Science:

Network Science
Complex Systems Analysis
Mathematical Modeling

Background:

Central agents in complex networks drive information, epidemic, and failure propagation.
Identifying key nodes in interconnected multilayer networks with diverse interactions is challenging.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a mathematical framework for calculating and ranking node centrality in multilayer networks.
To identify the most versatile nodes that bridge different types of relations within the network structure.

Main Methods:

Development of a novel mathematical framework for multilayer network centrality calculation.
Analysis of empirical interconnected multilayer networks.
Comparison of multilayer analysis with aggregated or neglected network approaches.

Main Results:

The proposed framework accurately identifies versatile nodes crucial for network cohesion.
Aggregating or neglecting network layers leads to incorrect identification of central nodes.
Versatility is a powerful predictor of node roles in diffusion and congestion processes.

Conclusions:

The developed framework offers a robust method for analyzing centrality in complex multilayer networks.
Accurate identification of versatile nodes is essential for understanding network dynamics and preventing issues like congestion.
This research highlights the limitations of traditional network analysis methods when applied to multilayer systems.