Rational graph: a model for complex networks
by Ameera Jaradat
International Journal of Web Engineering and Technology (IJWET), Vol. 13, No. 1, 2018

Abstract: Real life networks like social, biological and technical networks have amazing characteristics. These networks grow rapidly by the continuous addition of new nodes without following any organisation. Despite their huge sizes, these networks have a short path length, high clustering and power law degree distribution. Here, we investigate the topological characteristics of these types of networks. We also explore the main graph models that have been proposed to represent the dynamics and growth of these networks. This work provides an original contribution to build a complex network model. Motivated by the structural characteristics of complex networks and the deficiencies in the existing graph models, we are proposing the rational model, which is a model that imitates the characteristics of complex networks. The model was implemented and examined against other complex network models. The results showed that the rational model imitates the growth behaviour of the network, while maintaining the expected topological properties of the network.

Online publication date: Sun, 17-Jun-2018

The full text of this article is only available to individual subscribers or to users at subscribing institutions.

 
Existing subscribers:
Go to Inderscience Online Journals to access the Full Text of this article.

Pay per view:
If you are not a subscriber and you just want to read the full contents of this article, buy online access here.

Complimentary Subscribers, Editors or Members of the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Web Engineering and Technology (IJWET):
Login with your Inderscience username and password:

    Username:        Password:         

Forgotten your password?


Want to subscribe?
A subscription gives you complete access to all articles in the current issue, as well as to all articles in the previous three years (where applicable). See our Orders page to subscribe.

If you still need assistance, please email subs@inderscience.com