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Synergy landscapes: A multilayer network for collaboration in biological research

  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
  • University of Social Sciences Lodz

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Abstract

Physical interactions among molecules, cells, and tissues influence research in biology. While conferences and departments are created to study these interactions, previous attempts to understand the large-scale organization of science have only focused on social relationships among scientists. Here, we combine the structure of molecular interaction networks with other science networks, such as coauthorship networks, for a more complete representation of the interests and relationships that determine the direction and impact of research. This multilayer network that we call Synergy Landscapes will allow us to identify broad patterns of scientific research, and in particular factors that predict innovative and high-impact research. Synergy Landscapes also will dynamically track research trends in a customized framework that informs scientists of research on molecules which are relevant to their core research areas. This will facilitate collaborations that would otherwise be difficult to produce and which mirror the natural organization of biological systems.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Network Science - 12th International Conference and School, NetSci-X 2016, Proceedings
EditorsUlrik Brandes, Dino Pedreschi, Adam Wierzbicki, Frank Schweitzer
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages205-212
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)9783319283609
DOIs
StatePublished - 2016
Event12th International Conference and School on Advances in Network Science, NetSci-X 2016 - Wroclaw, Poland
Duration: Jan 11 2016Jan 13 2016

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
Volume9564

Conference

Conference12th International Conference and School on Advances in Network Science, NetSci-X 2016
Country/TerritoryPoland
CityWroclaw
Period01/11/1601/13/16

Keywords

  • Collaboration networks
  • Molecular networks
  • Multilayer networks

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