3 papers
physics.soc-ph2026
Fast degree-preserving rewiring of complex networks
Shane Mannion, Padraig MacCarron, Akrati Saxena +1
In this paper we introduce a new, fast, degree-preserving rewiring algorithm for altering the assortativity of complex networks, which we call \textit{Fast total link (FTL) rewirin…
cs.SI2024
Identity Emergence in the Context of Vaccine Criticism in France
Melody Sepahpour-Fard, Michael Quayle, Padraig MacCarron +2
This study investigates the emergence of collective identity among individuals critical of vaccination policies in France during the COVID-19 pandemic. As concerns grew over mandat…
cs.SI2024
Interconnected Kingdoms: Comparing 'A Song of Ice and Fire' Adaptations Across Media Using Complex Networks
Arthur Amalvy, Madeleine Janickyj, Shane Mannion +2
In this article, we propose and apply a method to compare adaptations of the same story across different media. We tackle this task by modelling such adaptations through character…