Collaboration and Creativity: The Small World Problem

Uzzi, Brian; Spiro, Jarrett

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“…However, according to the analysis conducted in this study, it can be seen that there is a strong tendency from the knowledge networks of the UFBA and Uesc to behave as small worlds for their expressive local concentrations. These findings seem to confirm a healthy functioning of these two networks (Uzzi and Spiro, 2005) as producers of knowledge, despite raising doubts as to their affectivity at the Uneb.…”

Section: The Chemistry Network In State Of Bahia As a Small Worlds Psupporting

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“…In this relation (local-rogério HerMida QuinteLLa et aL. global), which seems contradictory for the analysis of the scientific field, the idea of small worlds, developed by Watts and Strogatz (1998), integrates the cohesion concepts, structural holes and weak ties, where the information does not become redundant, with a cohesion level necessary for the relationship between the actors to become familiar (Uzzi and Spiro, 2005).…”

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Network dynamics in scientific knowledge acquisition: an analysis in three public universities in the state of Bahia

Quintella

Freitas²,

Ventura³

et al. 2009

Rev. Adm. Pública

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This paper aims to cast some light on the dynamics of knowledge networks in developing countries by analyzing the scientific production of the largest university in the Northeast of Brazil and its influence on some of the remaining regional research institutions in the state of Bahia. Using a methodology test to be employed in a larger project, the Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA) (Federal University of Bahia), the Universidade do Estado da Bahia (Uneb) (State of Bahia University) and the Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz (Uesc)'s (Santa Cruz State University) scientific productions are discussed in one of their most traditionally expressive sectors in academic production - namely, the field of chemistry, using social network analysis of co-authorship networks to investigate the existence of small world phenomena and the importance of these phenomena in research performance in these three universities. The results already obtained through this research bring to light data of considerable interest concerning the scientific production in unconsolidated research universities. It shows the important participation of the UFBA network in the composition of the other two public universities research networks, indicating a possible occurrence of small world phenomena in the UFBA and Uesc networks, as well as the importance of individual researchers in consolidating research networks in peripheral universities. The article also hints that the methodology employed appears to be adequate insofar as scientific production may be used as a proxy for scientific knowledge.

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Network dynamics in scientific knowledge acquisition: an analysis in three public universities in the state of Bahia

Quintella

Freitas²,

Ventura³

et al. 2009

Rev. Adm. Pública

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“…Moderate reductions in density such as this have been shown to aid network performance. 27 Total degree of centrality of individual employees (a measure of their influence in the network) in the merger showed a potential loss of influence for key employees in the smaller of the two divisions. FIGURE 3.…”

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“…The higher densities found within divisions may reflect redundant information pathways that positively influence organizational performance, as some network research suggests. 27 The dynamics within organizations can obscure the determinants of performance because interactions among the multiple elements that comprise an organization are difficult to comprehend. 51,52 For example, consider how difficult it has been for the public health practice community to measure performance across local health departments that vary in structure and composition due to local decisions.…”

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Findings from an Organizational Network Analysis to Support Local Public Health Management

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We assessed the feasibility of using organizational network analysis in a local public health organization. The research setting was an urban/suburban county health department with 156 employees. The goal of the research was to study communication and information flow in the department and to assess the technique for public health management. Network data were derived from survey questionnaires. Computational analysis was performed with the Organizational Risk Analyzer. Analysis revealed centralized communication, limited interdependencies, potential knowledge loss through retirement, and possible informational silos. The findings suggested opportunities for more cross program coordination but also suggested the presences of potentially efficient communication paths and potentially beneficial social connectedness. Managers found the findings useful to support decision making. Public health organizations must be effective in an increasingly complex environment. Network analysis can help build public health capacity for complex system management.

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“…Davis, Yoo, and Baker (2003) found the small-world structure to affect the dynamics among directors of corporations with ''linchpins'' holding the network together. Uzzi and Spiro (2005) examined the small world of Broadway musicals from 1945 to 1989 and found that the varying small-world properties affected the creativity of Broadway musicals. And, Fleming and Marx (2006) demonstrated that patent inventors comprise a small world and that the structure of this small world affects how innovation is realized.…”

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Legislative Success in a Small World: Social Network Analysis and the Dynamics of Congressional Legislation

Cho

Fowler

2010

The Journal of Politics

140

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We examine the social network structure of Congress from 1973 to 2004. We treat two Members of Congress as directly linked if they have cosponsored at least one bill together. We then construct explicit networks for each year using data from all forms of legislation, including resolutions, public and private bills, and amendments. We show that Congress exemplifies the characteristics of a ''small world'' network and that the varying small-world properties during this time period are related to the number of important bills passed.

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Collaboration and Creativity: The Small World Problem

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Network dynamics in scientific knowledge acquisition: an analysis in three public universities in the state of Bahia

Network dynamics in scientific knowledge acquisition: an analysis in three public universities in the state of Bahia

Findings from an Organizational Network Analysis to Support Local Public Health Management

Legislative Success in a Small World: Social Network Analysis and the Dynamics of Congressional Legislation

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