Propagation of information in multilayer networks

• Grant number: 16/24555-0
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate
• Effective date (Start): August 01, 2017
• Effective date (End): October 31, 2021
• Field of knowledge: Physical Sciences and Mathematics - Physics - General Physics
• Principal Investigator: Francisco Aparecido Rodrigues
• Grantee: Paulo Cesar Ventura da Silva
• Host Institution: Instituto de Física de São Carlos (IFSC). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). São Carlos , SP, Brazil
• Associated research grant: 13/07375-0 - CeMEAI - Center for Mathematical Sciences Applied to Industry, AP.CEPID
• Associated scholarship(s): 19/11183-5 - Single and coupled dynamics in multiplex populations, BE.EP.DR

Abstract

Complex networks are essential tools to model propagation processes in society, such as epidemics and rumors. The study of such processes allows the prediction of the spread of diseases in the real world, as well as the development of effective immunization strategies. However, most network models do not consider the diversity of interactions between individuals, nor the influence of knowledge about the disease in its propagation. These aspects can only be modeled with the multilayer network formalism, which has attracted great attention in the last years. This project proposes the study of propagation processes in multilayer networks. The influence of the network structure on the propagation process will be analyzed, considering diversities in the transmission routes, types of social contact and susceptibility of infection in each individual. Finally, we shall study the coupling between epidemics and rumors spreading, in which the information about the epidemic can impact its propagation. This study allows the planning of efficient immunization and information campaigns, taking into account the multilayer structure of the interactions. (AU)

Scientific publications

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(References retrieved automatically from Web of Science and SciELO through information on FAPESP grants and their corresponding numbers as mentioned in the publications by the authors)

VENTURA, PAULO CESAR; MORENO, YAMIR; RODRIGUES, FRANCISCO A.. Role of time scale in the spreading of asymmetrically interacting diseases. PHYSICAL REVIEW RESEARCH, v. 3, n. 1, FEB 12 2021. (16/24555-0, 13/07375-0, 19/11183-5, 19/23293-0)

VENTURA, PAULO CESAR; ALETA, ALBERTO; RODRIGUES, FRANCISCO A.; MORENO, YAMIR. Epidemic spreading in populations of mobile agents with adaptive behavioral response. CHAOS SOLITONS & FRACTALS, v. 156, p. 10-pg., 2022-03-01. (19/11183-5, 16/24555-0, 19/23293-0, 13/07375-0)

VENTURA DA SILVA, PAULO CESAR; VELASQUEZ-ROJAS, FATIMA; CONNAUGHTON, COLM; VAZQUEZ, FEDERICO; MORENO, YAMIR; RODRIGUES, FRANCISCO A.. Epidemic spreading with awareness and different timescales in multiplex networks. Physical Review E, v. 100, n. 3, SEP 24 2019. (16/24555-0, 16/25682-5, 13/07375-0, 17/50144-0, 15/50122-0)

VENTURA, PAULO CESAR; ALETA, ALBERTO; RODRIGUES, FRANCISCO APARECIDO; MORENO, YAMIR. Modeling the effects of social distancing on the large-scale spreading of diseases. EPIDEMICS, v. 38, p. 13-pg., 2022-02-28. (19/11183-5, 19/23293-0, 16/24555-0)

Academic Publications

(References retrieved automatically from State of São Paulo Research Institutions)

SILVA, Paulo Cesar Ventura da. Epidemic modeling with host behavioral responses. 2022. Doctoral Thesis - Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Instituto de Física de São Carlos (IFSC/BT) São Carlos.