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Segmentation using large language models: A new typology of American neighborhoods 使用大型语言模型进行分类：美国社区的新类型

IF 3.6 2区计算机科学

EPJ Data Science Pub Date : 2024-04-22 DOI: 10.1140/epjds/s13688-024-00466-1

Alex D. Singleton, Seth Spielman

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Early career wins and tournament prestige characterize tennis players’ trajectories 职业生涯早期的胜利和赛事声望是网球运动员发展轨迹的特征

IF 3.6 2区计算机科学

EPJ Data Science Pub Date : 2024-04-19 DOI: 10.1140/epjds/s13688-024-00472-3

Chiara Zappalà, Sandro Sousa, Tiago Cunha, Alessandro Pluchino, Andrea Rapisarda, Roberta Sinatra

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Multifaceted online coordinated behavior in the 2020 US presidential election 2020 年美国总统大选中的多方面在线协调行为

IF 3.6 2区计算机科学

EPJ Data Science Pub Date : 2024-04-19 DOI: 10.1140/epjds/s13688-024-00467-0

Serena Tardelli, Leonardo Nizzoli, Marco Avvenuti, Stefano Cresci, Maurizio Tesconi

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Developing a hierarchical model for unraveling conspiracy theories 建立揭示阴谋论的分层模型

IF 3.6 2区计算机科学

EPJ Data Science Pub Date : 2024-04-16 DOI: 10.1140/epjds/s13688-024-00470-5

Mohsen Ghasemizade, Jeremiah Onaolapo

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Scaling law of real traffic jams under varying travel demand 不同出行需求下实际交通拥堵的缩放规律

IF 3.6 2区计算机科学

EPJ Data Science Pub Date : 2024-04-11 DOI: 10.1140/epjds/s13688-024-00471-4

Rui Chen, Yuming Lin, Huan Yan, Jiazhen Liu, Yu Liu, Yong Li

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Suspended accounts align with the Internet Research Agency misinformation campaign to influence the 2016 US election 被暂停的账户与 "互联网研究机构 "影响 2016 年美国大选的虚假信息活动一致

IF 3.6 2区计算机科学

EPJ Data Science Pub Date : 2024-04-10 DOI: 10.1140/epjds/s13688-024-00464-3

Matteo Serafino, Zhenkun Zhou, José S. Andrade, Alexandre Bovet, Hernán A. Makse

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Unveiling the silent majority: stance detection and characterization of passive users on social media using collaborative filtering and graph convolutional networks 揭开沉默的大多数的面纱：利用协同过滤和图卷积网络对社交媒体上的被动用户进行立场检测和特征描述

IF 3.6 2区计算机科学

EPJ Data Science Pub Date : 2024-04-04 DOI: 10.1140/epjds/s13688-024-00469-y

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Science as exploration in a knowledge landscape: tracing hotspots or seeking opportunity? 科学是知识景观中的探索：追踪热点还是寻找机会？

IF 3.6 2区计算机科学

EPJ Data Science Pub Date : 2024-04-02 DOI: 10.1140/epjds/s13688-024-00468-z

{"title":"Science as exploration in a knowledge landscape: tracing hotspots or seeking opportunity?","authors":"","doi":"10.1140/epjds/s13688-024-00468-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1140/epjds/s13688-024-00468-z","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Abstract</h3> <p>The selection of research topics by scientists can be viewed as an exploration process conducted by individuals with cognitive limitations traversing a complex cognitive landscape influenced by both individual and social factors. While existing theoretical investigations have provided valuable insights, the intricate and multifaceted nature of modern science hinders the implementation of empirical experiments. This study leverages advancements in Geographic Information System (GIS) techniques to investigate the patterns and dynamic mechanisms of topic-transition among scientists. By constructing the knowledge space across 6 large-scale disciplines, we depict the trajectories of scientists’ topic transitions within this space, measuring the flow and distance of research regions across different sub-spaces. Our findings reveal a predominantly conservative pattern of topic transition at the individual level, with scientists primarily exploring local knowledge spaces. Furthermore, simulation modeling analysis identifies research intensity, driven by the concentration of scientists within a specific region, as the key facilitator of topic transition. Conversely, the knowledge distance between fields serves as a significant barrier to exploration. Notably, despite potential opportunities for breakthrough discoveries at the intersection of subfields, empirical evidence suggests that these opportunities do not exert a strong pull on scientists, leading them to favor familiar research areas. Our study provides valuable insights into the exploration dynamics of scientific knowledge production, highlighting the influence of individual cognition, social factors, and the intrinsic structure of the knowledge landscape itself. These findings offer a framework for understanding and potentially shaping the course of scientific progress.</p>","PeriodicalId":11887,"journal":{"name":"EPJ Data Science","volume":"2013 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140564049","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"计算机科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Unveiling public perception of AI ethics: an exploration on Wikipedia data 揭示公众对人工智能伦理的看法：维基百科数据探索

IF 3.6 2区计算机科学

EPJ Data Science Pub Date : 2024-03-26 DOI: 10.1140/epjds/s13688-024-00462-5

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Online disinformation in the 2020 U.S. election: swing vs. safe states 2020 年美国大选中的网络虚假信息：摇摆州与安全州

IF 3.6 2区计算机科学

EPJ Data Science Pub Date : 2024-03-26 DOI: 10.1140/epjds/s13688-024-00461-6

Manuel Pratelli, Marinella Petrocchi, Fabio Saracco, Rocco De Nicola

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