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A QAP Network Analysis of Intergovernmental Cooperation between Swiss Cantons,sm, but, the intensity of collaboration varies widely. Based on a two-step regression model, this article aims at explaining the different intensities of cooperation. A ‘Quadratic assignment procedure regression’ (QAP), identifies relational factors among pairs of cantons (common language, political

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Structural Changes in Agent-Based Simulations: Representing HIV/AIDS Impact on Social Networks,epidemic is that it not only affects individuals and their households but also increases burden on traditional social and support networks or safety nets. Research reported in recent years, have indicated on the possibility of weakening and even breaking of these support networks. In this paper, we

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Book 2008ous kinds of texts and unstructured interviews (Fielding and Lee 1993, Kelle 1998, Kuckartz 2001, Miles and Huberman 2005, Lewins and Silver 2007). This trend has given rise to the development of new software products such as MAXqda, NVivo, NUD. IST, and ATLAS. ti, which can be used for automatic co

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,A Hidden Variable Approach to Analyze “Hidden” Dynamics of Social Networks,e necessary equations are given. It is demonstrated, via experiments, that a Laplace-Stieltjes hypertransform of the distribution function of human decision-making or reaction time often provides for an adequate model in statistical analysis of social systems. The study results are briefly discussed, and conclusions are drawn.

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Academic Employment Networks and Departmental Prestige,e advantage and positive returns to their rank, with their faculty disproportionately linked to institutions and researchers at other departments. This could be one reason for the stagnancy of academic rankings.

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Why Context Matters,pes of research questions does it matter? First, . is defined and its relevance to research is outlined. The second paragraph of this introduction gives an outlook on the various applications of social network analysis compiled in this book and groups them by application.

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A QAP Network Analysis of Intergovernmental Cooperation between Swiss Cantons, of cooperation. A ‘Quadratic assignment procedure regression’ (QAP), identifies relational factors among pairs of cantons (common language, political proximity, neighbourhood), whereas an OLS regression, based on attribute data, explains why different cantons (nodes) have different strong motivations for collaboration.

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