Weighted Evolution Model and Efficiency Analysis of Knowledge Network

Qi Zhong

Abstract


Knowledge network is the network structure formed by knowledge activities between knowledge agents. Knowledge network efficiency is not only affected by network structure, but also affected by knowledge connection strength between nodes. In this paper, according to the social attributes of knowledge network, a weighted knowledge network evolution model is proposed. A numerical simulation study is carried out to reveal the evolvement rule of knowledge network efficiency and cost. Moreover, the effects of three network structure character parameters and the knowledge connection strength parameter on knowledge network efficiency are analyzed.


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