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To understand patterns in the data, researchers often compare matrices to randomized versions, known as ‘null’ matrices. This review aims to clarify different methods for creating these matrices, explaining their strengths and limitations. Read more: plos.io/3AbatnB
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ICYMI: Read the welcome editorial from PLOS Complex Systems Editor-in-Chief, @HocineCherifi. plos.io/3MyEobU
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Learn about the mechanisms that drive the diffusion of prevention efforts in healthcare, and how complex health challenges can be faced with collaboration. plos.io/47fqMM6
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Louise Tarrade, Jean-Pierre Chevrot, and Jean-Philippe Magué provide a comprehensive analysis of the diffusion dynamics of lexical innovations on Twitter. plos.io/3XslZUa
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Discover the dynamics of the Spatial Prisoner’s Dilemma (SPD), a classic model of conflict and cooperation, in this article from Tomoko Sakiyama and Ken’ichi Kojo, now published and available to read. plos.io/3X5eMIo
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It's been a week since our first articles published - have you read them yet? Head over to the journal now to take a look, and sign up for email alerts so you never miss a thing. plos.io/3Mw1VtL
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This insightful paper by Kenji Itao and Kunihiko Kaneko explores the economic and social disparities of competitive gift giving, and has implications for policymakers aiming to reduce global inequalities. Read here: plos.io/3MvZqHR
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Congratulations to the @ConfCompSys Emerging Researcher Award winners! 🏆
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Have you read the first articles yet? Head over to the journal now to see what's published, and sign up for email alerts, so you never miss a thing. plos.io/3Mw1VtL
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Read the welcome editorial from our Editor-in-Chief @HocineCherifi, as we mark the first articles publishing in PLOS Complex Systems! plos.io/3MyEobU
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We are thrilled to announce that the first articles in PLOS Complex Systems have now published! Articles examining gift networks, lexical innovations, and spatial prisoner's dilemmas are now ready for you to read. plos.io/3Mw1VtL
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