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cs.SI2014★ 35 cited
Predicting Successful Memes using Network and Community Structure
Lilian Weng, Filippo Menczer, Yong-Yeol Ahn
We investigate the predictability of successful memes using their early spreading patterns in the underlying social networks. We propose and analyze a comprehensive set of features…
cs.SI2014★ 71 cited
Topicality and Social Impact: Diverse Messages but Focused Messengers
Lilian Weng, Filippo Menczer
Are users who comment on a variety of matters more likely to achieve high influence than those who delve into one focused field? Do general Twitter hashtags, such as #lol, tend to…