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Simulating targeted vaccination strategies with network-based and agent-based models: A scoping review.
Amera Al-Amery1, Rabiah Al-Qudah2, Jose Herrera-Diestra3
1Department of Computer Information Systems, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan.
PLOS Global Public Health
|June 10, 2026
Summary
Understanding network structures is key for effective vaccination strategies during epidemics. This review highlights how network characteristics impact disease control models and vaccination success.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Network Science
- Computational Modeling
Background:
- Contact network structures are crucial for evaluating targeted vaccination strategies in infectious disease control.
- Simulation-based research is vital for understanding epidemic dynamics and intervention effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a scoping review of simulation-based studies on network structures and targeted vaccination interventions.
- To identify gaps in current modeling practices and suggest future research directions.
Main Methods:
- Systematic analysis of 39 studies published between 2018 and 2025.
- Searches conducted across databases like Scopus and Web of Science.
- Focus on simulation-based research examining network-vaccination interactions.
Main Results:
- Network structures significantly influence the effectiveness of vaccination strategies in controlling outbreaks.
- Identified a gap in realistic network representation within current models.
- Highlighted the need for evaluating hybrid intervention strategies.
Conclusions:
- Effective epidemic control requires a deep understanding of contact network topology.
- Future research should prioritize realistic network modeling and hybrid intervention assessments.
- This review provides insights for developing robust vaccination strategies.
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