Dual Impact of Information Complexity and Individual Characteristics on Information and Disease Propagation

With frequent interactions between social media platforms, the dissemination of information and the interaction of opinions on the internet have become increasingly complex and diverse. This increase in information complexity not only affects the formation of public opinion but may also exacerbate t...

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Main Authors: Yaqiong Wang, Jinyi Sun, Zhanxin Ma
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-06-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7390/13/12/1949
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description With frequent interactions between social media platforms, the dissemination of information and the interaction of opinions on the internet have become increasingly complex and diverse. This increase in information complexity not only affects the formation of public opinion but may also exacerbate the spread of diseases. Based on multilayer complex networks and combined with the Deffuant-I model, this paper explores the dual impact of information complexity and individual characteristics on both information and disease propagation. Through systematic simulation experiments, this paper analyzes the mechanisms of information complexity, individual compromise, and cognitive ability in the evolution of propagation. This study shows that the interactive effects of individual characteristics and information complexity have a significant impact on disease spread. This research not only provides a new theoretical perspective for understanding complex information dissemination but also offers valuable insights for public policymakers in promoting social harmony and addressing public health emergencies.
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spelling doaj-art-60f87918fc2746f8bf64d63313d2ef252025-08-20T02:21:04ZengMDPI AGMathematics2227-73902025-06-011312194910.3390/math13121949Dual Impact of Information Complexity and Individual Characteristics on Information and Disease PropagationYaqiong Wang0Jinyi Sun1Zhanxin Ma2School of Finance, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, Shanghai 200090, ChinaBusiness School, University of New South Wales, Kensington, NSW 2052, AustraliaChina Institute of FTZ Supply Chain, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai 201306, ChinaWith frequent interactions between social media platforms, the dissemination of information and the interaction of opinions on the internet have become increasingly complex and diverse. This increase in information complexity not only affects the formation of public opinion but may also exacerbate the spread of diseases. Based on multilayer complex networks and combined with the Deffuant-I model, this paper explores the dual impact of information complexity and individual characteristics on both information and disease propagation. Through systematic simulation experiments, this paper analyzes the mechanisms of information complexity, individual compromise, and cognitive ability in the evolution of propagation. This study shows that the interactive effects of individual characteristics and information complexity have a significant impact on disease spread. This research not only provides a new theoretical perspective for understanding complex information dissemination but also offers valuable insights for public policymakers in promoting social harmony and addressing public health emergencies.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7390/13/12/1949multilayer evolutionary modelindividual characteristicspinion interactiondynamic propagation
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Mathematics
multilayer evolutionary model
individual characteristics
pinion interaction
dynamic propagation
title Dual Impact of Information Complexity and Individual Characteristics on Information and Disease Propagation
title_full Dual Impact of Information Complexity and Individual Characteristics on Information and Disease Propagation
title_fullStr Dual Impact of Information Complexity and Individual Characteristics on Information and Disease Propagation
title_full_unstemmed Dual Impact of Information Complexity and Individual Characteristics on Information and Disease Propagation
title_short Dual Impact of Information Complexity and Individual Characteristics on Information and Disease Propagation
title_sort dual impact of information complexity and individual characteristics on information and disease propagation
topic multilayer evolutionary model
individual characteristics
pinion interaction
dynamic propagation
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