Air transport systems are highly dynamic at temporal scales from minutes to years. This
dynamic behavior not only characterizes the evolution of the system but also affect the …

Complex networks are ubiquitous to several computer science domains. Centrality
measures are an important analysis mechanism to uncover vital elements of complex …

This paper studies the evolution of global air transport network over the period 2006–2016.
A Global Airport Connectivity Index (GACI) is proposed, combining degree, closeness and …

This paper analyzes the evolution process of the air transport network of China (ATNC)
since 1930. Based on the network analysis results, the ATNC has significantly improved in …

Measures of complex network analysis, such as vertex centrality, have the potential to unveil
existing network patterns and behaviors. They contribute to the understanding of networks …

Extracting information from real-world large networks is a key challenge nowadays. For
instance, computing a node centrality may become unfeasible depending on the intended …

Sentiment analysis of messages posted on micro-blogs is helpful in determining the current
usefulness and acceptability of target products or services. It is the basis for finding users …

Suitable as a reference for industry practitioners and as a textbook for classroom use, Case
Studies in System of Systems, Enterprise Systems, and Complex Systems Engineering …

Flight delay is one of the most challenging threats to operation of air transportation network
system. Complex network was introduced into research studies on flight delays due to its low …

Social network analysis has been used to study complex networks by analysing their static
structure and the dynamic changes. Although one of the newer forms of social media, micro …