Main path analysis
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main-path-analysis-232-10535253
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Main path analysis
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Main path analysis is a mathematical tool, first proposed by Hummon and Doreian in 1989, to identify the major paths in a citation network, which is one form of a directed acyclic graph (DAG). It has since become an effective technique for mapping technological trajectories, exploring scientific knowledge flows, and conducting literature reviews. The method begins by measuring the significance of all the links in a citation network through the concept of ‘traversal count’ and then sequentially c
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encyclopedia
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Mathematical tool
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_path_analysis
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2024-04-14T09:39:26Z
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