Quantitative description and modeling of real networks

TL;DR

This paper analyzes real-world network data, such as the WWW and collaboration networks, and models their growth by incorporating intrinsic relevance, improving the standard AB model to better match observed correlations.

Contribution

It introduces a modified AB model that accounts for intrinsic relevance, enhancing the understanding of network growth dynamics.

Findings

Correlation present in WWW and collaboration networks

Modified AB model reproduces data with good accuracy

Intrinsic relevance influences node degree evolution

Abstract

In this letter we present data analysis and modeling of two particular cases of study in the field of growing networks. We analyze WWW data set and authorship collaboration networks in order to check the presence of correlation in the data. The results are reproduced with a pretty good agreement through a suitable modification of the standard AB model of network growth. In particular, intrinsic relevance of sites plays a role in determining the future degree of the vertex.