Longitudinal Analysis of the Topology of Criminal Networks using a Simple Cost-Benefit Agent-Based Model

Recently, efforts have been made in computational criminology to study the dynamics of criminal organisations and improve law enforcement measures. To understand the evolution of a criminal network, current literature uses social network analysis and agent-based modelling as research tools. However, these studies only explain the short-term...

Network measures for characterising team adaptation processes

The aim of this study was to advance the conceptualisation of team adaptation by applying social network analysis (SNA) measures in a field study of a paediatric cardiac surgical team adapting to changes in task complexity and ongoing dynamic complexity. Forty surgical procedures were observed by trained human factors researchers, and...

Development and evaluation of multi-agent models of online social influence based on Cialdini’s principles

The aim of this study is to better understand social influence in online social media. Therefore, we propose a method in which we implement, validate and improve individual behavior models. The behavior model is based on three fundamental behavioral principles of social influence from the literature (i.e., Cialdini’s principles): (1) consistency...

An Agent-Based Approach to Modeling Online Social Influence

The aim of this study is to better understand social influence in online social media. Therefore, we propose a method in which we implement, validate and improve an individual behavior model. The behavior model is based on three fundamental behavioral principles of social influence from the literature: 1) liking, 2) social proof and 3)...

The use of social network analysis in innovation studies: Mapping actors and technologies

The utilization of social network analysis (SNA) in policy development and evaluation is still very limited. The aim of this paper is to identify research themes in innovation that may benefit from the application of SNA, and to examine implications for management and policy that are derived from this application in the academic literature....