Table 2 Whole network parameters for the three sociograms: past, current and future collaboration
From: Patterns of collaboration in complex networks: the example of a translational research network
Parameter | Past collaboration | Current collaboration | Future collaboration |
|---|---|---|---|
Total number of ties reported | 826 | 106 | 395 |
Number of respondents reporting ties | 52 | 26 | 46 |
Number of isolates | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Network density | 0.312 | 0.040 | 0.149 |
Network clustering coefficient (weighted) | 0.492 | 0.106 | 0.269 |
Network components | 2a | 5b | 1 |
E-I Indices: | Â | Â | Â |
Geographic proximity (work site) | -0.208c | -0.426c | -0.209c |
Professional proximity (professional group) | -0.115c | 0.000 | 0.012 |