On a mathematical theory of complex systems on networks with application to opinion formation

Mathematical Models and Methods in Applied Sciences

Volumn 24, Issue 2, 2014, Pages 405-426

  Knopoff, D ^a  

^a UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE CÓRDOBA   (Argentina)

Author keywords

Learning; Living systems; Networks; Nonlinear interactions; Opinion formation; Self organization

Indexed keywords

LEARNING; LIVING SYSTEMS; NONLINEAR INTERACTIONS; OPINION FORMATION; SELF ORGANIZATIONS;

COMPUTER SIMULATION; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; NETWORKS (CIRCUITS);

COMPLEX NETWORKS;

EID: 84890474102     PISSN: 02182025     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1142/S0218202513400137     Document Type: Article

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