3 papers
physics.soc-ph2026
Evolving spatiotemporal patterns and urban scaling of deaths from external causes
Cesar I. N. Sampaio Filho, Humberto A. Carmona, Antonio S. Lima Neto +4
Urban scaling theory posits that urban indicators follow power-law relations with population, yet the evolution of these patterns - and the role of regional differences in settings…
physics.soc-ph2026
Bipartite structure and dynamics of political corruption networks
Monica V. Prates, Arthur A. B. Pessa, Sebastian Goncalves +2
Political corruption is inherently an affiliation process linking agents to corruption cases; yet it is often studied via one-mode projections that connect co-offenders within the…
physics.soc-ph2025
Structural roles and gender disparities in corruption networks
Arthur A. B. Pessa, Alvaro F. Martins, Monica V. Prates +4
Criminal activities are predominantly due to males, with females exhibiting a significantly lower involvement, especially in serious offenses. This pattern extends to organized cri…