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Breaking news dissemination in the media via propagation behavior based on complex network theory

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  • Liu, Nairong
  • An, Haizhong
  • Gao, Xiangyun
  • Li, Huajiao
  • Hao, Xiaoqing

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The diffusion of breaking news largely relies on propagation behaviors in the media. The tremendous and intricate propagation relationships in the media form a complex network. An improved understanding of breaking news diffusion characteristics can be obtained through the complex network research. Drawing on the news data of Bohai Gulf oil spill event from June 2011 to May 2014, we constructed a weighted and directed complex network in which media are set as nodes, the propagation relationships as edges and the propagation times as the weight of the edges. The primary results show (1) the propagation network presents small world feature, which means relations among media are close and breaking news originating from any node can spread rapidly; (2) traditional media and official websites are the typical sources for news propagation, while business portals are news collectors and spreaders; (3) the propagation network is assortative and the group of core media facilities the spread of breaking news faster; (4) for online media, news originality factor become less important to propagation behaviors. This study offers a new insight to explore information dissemination from the perspective of statistical physics and is beneficial for utilizing the public opinion in a positive way.

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  • Liu, Nairong & An, Haizhong & Gao, Xiangyun & Li, Huajiao & Hao, Xiaoqing, 2016. "Breaking news dissemination in the media via propagation behavior based on complex network theory," Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications, Elsevier, vol. 453(C), pages 44-54.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:phsmap:v:453:y:2016:i:c:p:44-54
    DOI: 10.1016/j.physa.2016.02.046
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