Epidemics and Dimensionality in Hierarchical Networks

Details Epidemics and Dimensionality in Hierarchical Networks Epidemics and Dimensionality in Hierarchical Networks

2003-08-25

arxiv.org/abs/cond-mat/0308502v4

Physics

Condensed Matter

Disordered Systems and Neural Networks

10 pages, Revtex, 4 figures, corrected references

Scientific paper

Epidemiological processes are studied within a recently proposed hierarchical network model using the susceptible-infected-refractory dynamics of an epidemic. Within the network model, a population may be characterized by $H$ independent hierarchies or dimensions, each of which consists of groupings of individuals into layers of subgroups. Detailed numerical simulations reveal that for $H>1$, global spreading results regardless of the degree of homophily of the individuals forming a social circle. For H=1, a transition from global to local spread occurs as the population becomes decomposed into increasingly homophilous groups. Multiple dimensions in classifying individuals (nodes) thus make a society (computer network) highly susceptible to large scale outbreaks of infectious diseases (viruses).

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Epidemics and Dimensionality in Hierarchical Networks does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Epidemics and Dimensionality in Hierarchical Networks, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Epidemics and Dimensionality in Hierarchical Networks will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-628818