3 papers
cs.SI2026
A Behavioral Micro-foundation for Cross-sectional Network Models
Carter T. Butts, Alexander Murray-Watters
Models for cross-sectional network data have become increasingly well-developed in recent decades, and are widely used. This has led to a growing interest in the connection between…
cs.SI2026
The Decay of Impact with Network Distance in Linear Diffusion Processes
Alexander Murray-Watters, Cheng Wang, John R. Hipp +2
Many processes related to status, power, and influence within social networks have been modeled using forced linear diffusion models; examples include the highly successful Friedki…
cs.SI2026
Transition State Theory for Network Dynamics
Carter T. Butts
Many classic questions of structural theory concern discrete changes, such as the formation or dissolution of groups, role turnover, or faction realignment. Here, we consider a bas…