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Alessandro Vespignani
Computer Science
Data-driven Science, Modeling and Theory Building
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Open AccessMap** the physics research space: a machine learning approach
Scientific discoveries do not occur in vacuum but rather by connecting existing pieces of knowledge in new and creative ways. Map** the relation and structure of scientific knowledge is therefore central to ...
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Open AccessLink transmission centrality in large-scale social networks
Understanding the importance of links in transmitting information in a network can provide ways to hinder or postpone ongoing dynamical phenomena like the spreading of epidemic or the diffusion of information....
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Open AccessOnline social networks and offline protest
Large-scale protests occur frequently and sometimes overthrow entire political systems. Meanwhile, online social networks have become an increasingly common component of people’s lives. We present a large-scal...
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Open AccessEnhancing disease surveillance with novel data streams: challenges and opportunities
Novel data streams (NDS), such as web search data or social media updates, hold promise for enhancing the capabilities of public health surveillance. In this paper, we outline a conceptual framework for integr...
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Open AccessBeating the news using social media: the case study of American Idol
We present a contribution to the debate on the predictability of social events using big data analytics. We focus on the elimination of contestants in the American Idol TV shows as an example of a well defined...
