Vol. 9 No. 1 (2010), Articles
Vol. 9 No. 1 (2010)

Assessment of the explanatory power of clandestine social networks graphs with UciNet and NetDraw

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Humberto M. Trujillo
Universidad de Granada
Fernando M. Mañas
Universidad de Granada
Joaquín González-Cabrera
Universidad de Granada
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Keywords

social networks analysis
jihadist network
terrorism
visualization
graphs software

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Assessment of the explanatory power of clandestine social networks graphs with UciNet and NetDraw. (2010). Universitas Psychologica, 9(1), 67-78. https://doi.org/10.11144/Javeriana.upsy9-1.epeg
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Abstract

The aim of this paper is to assess the explanatory power of graphic representation by visualization of social networks. We analyze outcomes generated by the software tool UciNet and NetDraw, in order to explain networks outcomes using principles for effective interpretation of graphs. The internal characteristics of the major “jihadist” groups formed in Spain, are taken into consideration/account for analysis in the present paper. Our study examines the relevance of social interaction during “jihadist” militancy and the characteristics and implications of structure within a network.

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