Temporal Network Analysis

Temporal Network Analysis studies how connections between entities change over time, capturing when interactions happen and their sequences. Unlike static networks that show fixed relationships, it considers the timing and order of events—like emails, phone calls, or collaborations—to understand patterns, flow, and influence within dynamic systems. This approach helps identify important actors, detect evolving communities, and analyze processes such as information spread or transmission in real-time, providing a more accurate picture of complex, time-dependent interactions across various fields.