Analyzing and modeling real-world phenomena with complex networks: a survey of applications

Author(s)

Costa, Luciano da Fontoura ^{[1, 2]} ; Oliveira, Jr., Osvaldo N. ^[1] ; Travieso, Gonzalo ^[1] ; Rodrigues, Francisco Aparecido ^[3] ; Villas Boas, Paulino Ribeiro ^[1] ; Antiqueira, Lucas ^[1] ; Viana, Matheus Palhares ^[1] ; Correa Rocha, Luis Enrique ^[4]

Affiliation

^[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Inst Fis Sao Carlos, BR-13560970 Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil

^[2] Natl Inst Sci & Technol Complex Syst, Rio De Janeiro - Brazil

^[3] Univ Sao Paulo, Inst Ciecias Matemat & Comp, BR-13560970 Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil

^[4] Umea Univ, Dept Phys, S-90187 Umea - Sweden

• Document type: Review article
• Source: ADVANCES IN PHYSICS; v. 60, n. 3, p. 329-412, 2011.
• Web of Science Citations: 257

Abstract

The success of new scientific areas can be assessed by their potential in contributing to new theoretical approaches and in applications to real-world problems. Complex networks have fared extremely well in both of these aspects, with their sound theoretical basis being developed over the years and with a variety of applications. In this survey, we analyze the applications of complex networks to real-world problems and data, with emphasis in representation, analysis and modeling. A diversity of phenomena are surveyed, which may be classified into no less than 11 areas, providing a clear indication of the impact of the field of complex networks. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 05/00587-5 - Mesh (graph) modeling and techniques of pattern recognition: structure, dynamics and applications
• Grantee: Roberto Marcondes Cesar Junior
• Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants
• FAPESP's process: 07/50882-9 - Characterization and modeling of biological networks
• Grantee: Matheus Palhares Viana
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate