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    • Statistical Physics
    • Data Analysis

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    • Power-law distributions are standard for analyzing scale-free networks.
    • Real-world distributions (e.g., network degrees, wealth) often show a peak not described by power laws.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • Propose a novel subnormal distribution to accurately model real-world nonuniform distributions.
    • Investigate the statistical properties of this new distribution.

    Main Methods:

    • Derived the subnormal distribution from evolving networks with variable elements.
    • Applied the subnormal distribution to fit empirical data, including network connectivity and wealth distributions.

    Main Results:

    • The subnormal distribution accurately describes distributions with an initial peak, unlike traditional power laws.
    • Demonstrated superior fitting performance for real-world network connectivity and observed data.

    Conclusions:

    • The subnormal distribution offers a more precise tool for analyzing complex real-world phenomena.
    • This new model enhances our understanding of network topology and nonuniform distributions.