A Rumor Propagation Model Considering Rumor-promoter and Rumor-debunker in Online Social Networks
DING Xuejun1, HONG Ye1, TIAN Yong2
1. School of Management Science and Engineering, Dongbei University of Finance and Economics, Dalian 116025, China; 2. School of Physics and Electronic Technology, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian 116029, China
Abstract：In order to explore the propagation mechanism of rumors in online social networks, this paper takes into account the fact that rumor-promoters and rumor-debunkers coexist and establishes a new SPIDR (Susceptible-Promoted-Infective-Debunked-Recovered) rumor propagation model on the basis of SIR (Susceptible-Infective-Recovered) model, and then the stability of the model is analyzed. The simulation results show that the number of rumor-promoters and rumor-debunkers will affect the spread of rumors. Controlling the number of rumor-promoters will reduce the risk of rumor spreading. In addition, improving the probability of debunking rumors to ignorant people can effectively suppress the spread of rumors. The SPIDR rumor propagation model and simulation results will provide theoretical supports for relevant government departments or organizations to carry out rumor governance.
丁学君, 洪野, 田勇. 考虑促谣及辟谣的在线社交网络谣言传播模型[J]. 复杂系统与复杂性科学, 2025, 22(4): 46-54.
DING Xuejun, HONG Ye, TIAN Yong. A Rumor Propagation Model Considering Rumor-promoter and Rumor-debunker in Online Social Networks[J]. Complex Systems and Complexity Science, 2025, 22(4): 46-54.
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