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A Systems Dynamics Simulation Study Of Network Public Opinion Evolution Mechanism, Ge Gao, Tianyong Wang, Xianrong Zheng, Yong Chen, Xiaobo Xu Jan 2019

A Systems Dynamics Simulation Study Of Network Public Opinion Evolution Mechanism, Ge Gao, Tianyong Wang, Xianrong Zheng, Yong Chen, Xiaobo Xu

Information Technology & Decision Sciences Faculty Publications

The factors that affect formation and dissemination of public opinion have been studied for a long time. However, the findings are disparate and fragmented, given the characteristics of netizens and new media in the Big Data era. To this end, this article introduces eight mechanisms working on formation and dissemination of public opinion on network. Based on system dynamics, this article further proposes a comprehensive causal relationship model to explore the factors affecting the consequence of public opinion on network. Particularly, the role of government is taken into consideration in this model. A simulation with Vensim PLE is conducted. The …


Latinos In The American Political System: An Encyclopedia Of Latinos As Voters, Candidates, And Office Holders [Book Review], Rob Tench Jan 2019

Latinos In The American Political System: An Encyclopedia Of Latinos As Voters, Candidates, And Office Holders [Book Review], Rob Tench

Libraries Faculty & Staff Publications

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African Americans And The Presidents: Politics And Policies From Washington To Trump, Rob Tench Jan 2019

African Americans And The Presidents: Politics And Policies From Washington To Trump, Rob Tench

Libraries Faculty & Staff Publications

Book review of African Americans and the Presidents: Politics and Policies from Washington to Trump, by F. Erik Brooks & Glenn L. Starks, Santa Barbara, CA: Greenwood, ISBN 9781440862113.