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Subgroup centrality measures

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 August 2014

JOCELYN R. BELL
JOCELYN R. BELL*
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Department of Mathematical Sciences, United State Military Academy, West Point, NY, 10996, USA (e-mail: jocelyn.bell@usma.edu)
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Abstract

In this paper we examine natural generalizations of four widely used centrality measures to subgroups of nodes in a network. This allows for a division into local and global influence. As an example, we analyze a classic network and discuss previously hidden features made visible by these new techniques. Network-wide measures and centralization formulae are derived.

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centralityattribute subgroupscentralization

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Research Article
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Network Science , Volume 2 , Issue 2 , August 2014 , pp. 277 - 297
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2014 

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