Applying relation algebra and RelView to measures in a social network ?
We present an application of relation algebra to measure agents strength in a social network with influence between agents. In particular, we deal with power, success, and influence of an agent as measured by the generalized HoedeBakker index and its modifications, and by the influence indices. We also apply relation algebra to determine followers of a coalition and the kernel of an influence function. This leads to specifications, which can be executed with the help of the BDD-based tool RelViewafter a simple translation into the tools programming language. As an example we consider the present Dutch Parliament.
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