Gephi Methodo step by step

Import Data

• import edges from csv spreadsheet
• "create missing nodes" checked

Layout

Force-based algorithm

• Force Atlas 2 “[We] tweak the repulsion [“magnet”] force so that poorly connected nodes and very connected nodes repulse less” (Jacomy et al. 2012)

• precent overlap

• scaling 8.0

Visualizing attributes

Modularity

• Run Statistics > Network Overview > Modularity
• Select Partition > Nodes and hit Refresh
• Select Modularity Class and hit Apply

Betweenness Centrality

• Run Statistics > Edge Overview > Average Path Length
• Select Ranking > Nodes and hit the Size icon (little gem)
• Select Betweenness Centrality and hit Apply

Filters

Hide the nodes with less than 3 interactions :

• Select Filter > Topology > Degree Range
• Drag and drop the Degree Range filter in the Queries field behind
• Set range start to 3

Rendering

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