Table 7 APS: number of connected components when weak and strong ties are removed from the social network
From: The strength of co-authorship ties through different topological properties
State of the SN | No. edges | % edges | No. c. components | No. changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Original | 821,870 | – | 4,957 | – |
Tieness—weak ties removed | 300,344 | 36.54 | 28,472 | 5.74 |
Modified NO—weak ties removed | 291,270 | 35.44 | 28,996 | 5.85 |
Tieness—strong ties removed | 821,853 | 99.99 | 4,957 | 0 |
Modified NO—strong ties removed | 821,870 | 100 | 4,957 | 0 |