Data that encompasses relationships is represented by a graph of interconnected nodes.
Social network analysis is the study of such graphs which examines questions related to …

Many courses are currently delivered using Course Management Systems (CMS). Discussion
forums within these systems provide the basis for collaborative learning. In this chapter, …

Three-dimensional finite element simulations were conducted for analyzing low velocity
impact behavior of sandwich beams with a functionally graded (FG) core. After validating the …

Finding patterns of interaction and predicting the future structure of networks has many
important applications, such as recommendation systems and customer targeting. Community …

Social networks are usually drawn from the interactions between individuals, and therefore
are temporal and dynamic in essence. Examining how the structure of these networks …

There is a growing number of courses delivered using elearning environments and their
online discussions play an important role in collaborative learning of students. Even in courses …

Social network analysis is a discipline that has emerged to analyze social structures and
information networks to uncover patterns of interaction among the vertices in the network. Most …

Social network analysis encompasses the study of networked data and examines questions
related to structures and patterns that can lead to the understanding of the data and the …

Social network analysis has emerged as a set of methods for the analysis of social structures
and uncovering the patterning of interactions among the entities. In the past, social network …

A social role is a special position an individual possesses within a network, which indicates
his or her behaviors, expectations, and responsibilities. Identifying roles of individuals in a …