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ArticlePeerJ. Computer science2025

Bridges in social networks: current status and challenges.

Jeongseon Kim, Soohwan Jeong, Jungeun Kim, Sungsu Lim

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Jeongseon KimDepartment of Computer Science and Engineering, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
Soohwan JeongDepartment of Computer Science and Engineering, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.ORCID 0000-0001-8071-7340
Jungeun KimDepartment of Computer Engineering, Inha University, Incheon, Republic of Korea.
Sungsu LimDepartment of Computer Science and Engineering, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.ORCID 0000-0001-5924-3398

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

In social network analysis, bridges play a critical role in maintaining connectivity and facilitating the dissemination of information between communities. Despite increasing interest in bridge structures, a systematic classification of their roles across various network types remains unexplored. This study introduces a categorization of bridges into structural and functional types. Structural bridges maintain connectivity by preventing network fragmentation, whereas functional bridges facilitate the flow of information between communities. We conducted a comprehensive literature review and classified existing studies within this framework. The findings clarify the distinct roles of bridges and provide valuable insight for devising effective strategies for network design and analysis.

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Graph partitioningInformation propagationNetwork connectivitySocial network analysis

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PMID40989465
PMCPMC12453711

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