Complex sentence: Using social network analysis, the paper looks at the interpersonal ties between the editors, with focus on the ties to the leaders and the periphery, hypothesizing that specific types of ties will have a greater influence on advancement to leadership.
Split into simpler sentences: Using social network analysis, the paper looks at the interpersonal ties between the editors, focusing on the ties between leaders and periphery. The hypothesis is that specific types of ties will have a greater influence on advancement to leadership.