burst detection

Publication date: 
10/2014
Authors: 
Yu-Ru Lin
Drew Margolin
David Lazer
Keywords: 
semantic burst
semantic convergence
burst detection
coordination
cooperation
social networks
Publication date: 
10/2014
Authors: 
Yu-Ru Lin
Drew Margolin
David Lazer

Developing technologies that support collaboration requires understanding how knowledge and expertise are shared and distributed among community members. We explore two forms of knowledge distribution structures, coordination and cooperation, that are central to successful collaboration. We propose a novel method for detecting the coordination of strategic communication among members of political communities.

Keywords: 
semantic burst
semantic convergence
burst detection
coordination
cooperation
social networks
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