A dynamic model of friendly association networks
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A theoretically based dynamic model of the formation and maintenance of large friendly association networks (FANs) is suggested and implemented through computer simulation. It is indicated that parameter settings in turn have implications for characteristics of friendship processes and the individuals in the empirical networks.
Publication Name: Social Science Research
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0049-089X
Year: 2006
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Power through appointment
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Research suggests political power gained through appointment allows the appointer to control over 10% of variation in the final decision. Voting has also been shown to give appointers more power than a turn-taking procedure in most cases.
Publication Name: Social Science Research
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0049-089X
Year: 2000
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Effects of positive reputation systems
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An analysis of social trust factors is presented, focusing on positive reputation systems. Topics include reputation ease, confidence gain, and reputation effectiveness.
Publication Name: Social Science Research
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0049-089X
Year: 2000
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