Modeling and Data Analysis of Complex Networks

Dear Colleagues,

Complex networks are ubiquitous in the real world, with social networks, transportation systems, protein interactions, power grids, computer networks, and the world wide web being examples of such. With a long history of study, significant developments have positioned network science as a key research focus in multiple scientific fields. Research here drives advancements across diverse applications, including in public opinion analysis, cybersecurity, drug discovery, and intelligent transportation.

In recent years, the use of deep learning with complex networks has gained significant attention, with Graph Neural Networks (GNNs) emerging as a powerful method for graph representation learning. Their ability to capture intricate relational structures and high-order dependencies within complex networks has made them essential for advancing both theoretical research and real-world applications.

This Special Issue, “Modeling and Data Analysis of Complex Networks”, aims to showcase recent advances in modeling, analyzing, and applying complex network across scientific and engineering domains. We invite contributions that introduce novel methodologies, computational techniques, and real-world applications that enhance our understanding of complex networks. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Network structure and property analysis;
• Higher-order interaction analysis;
• Graph representation learning;
• Network dynamics;
• Community detection;
• Anomaly detection in networks;
• Robustness and resilience;
• Real-world applications.

Dr. Hongbin Pei
Guest Editor

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