Modelling of Scientific Collaboration Based on Graphical Analysis

Introduction An analysis of the interrelationships between elements within dynamic structure typically involves perturbation methods based on the minimum energy. In result, the researchers use minimum distance-based algorithms and therefore the shortest path between the various components of the system. However, the history of science development shows that collaboration between the researchers in different disciplines becomes effective and fruitful when scientific explorations do not follow the “shortest possible” roads. In current work authors present a novel approach, how to analyse and evaluate the possible collaborations ways in a small team of researchers (number of nodes is less than 100) participating in the project network KnowEscape COST Action.