Katherine,

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I don’t know if creative cloud normally has a vna association – doesn’t look like it based on quick google. But you can accidentally make one by double clicking on a .vna file in file explorer, in which case windows will throw up a window like this:

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If at that point if you clicked on Adobe and then clicked on ‘always’, windows would permanently assoc vna files with adobe. There are ways to undo it:

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Dear Steve and all,

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I’ve got another Netdraw weirdness. I’m running UCInet 6.764 32 bit version on Windows. Within UCINet I’m still using Netdraw 2.181 which is also the stand-along version in the Analytic Technologies folder.

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My last problem with Netdraw was arrows that I couldn’t make disappear. We solved that problem by uninstalling the version of UCInet etc that I had and installing the current version. That was in February of this year—and AFAIK my system setup has not changed. I was able to use Netdraw and create great networks—moving nodes around as needed, adding attributes, etc.

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Now, two things are happening.

1. The .vna files are showing up labeled as Adobe Acrobat files when I look at them in my File Explorer—with no .vna extension. This is true of all vna files, apparently, and may have something to do with Creative Cloud. I can still open the files with NetDraw, but that’s where the next problem comes in.
2. A new network opened in Netdraw from a UCInet DL file works perfectly.
3. A Netdraw network saved as a ?vna file will open BUT you can’t reliably or completely move nodes around—old link lines are left behind. If I save the changed network as a new file and reopen it, those traces are gone. But this is not a good thing—and is new to me. And for what it’s worth, the same thing happens with the vna files I successfully created earlier this year—that is link line traces left behind.

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Any thoughts are welcome—I’ve got a manuscript due in early November and all of my networks are currently only semi-manipulatable. I want more glorious graphics!!

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Kate McCain

Professor Emerita, Department of Information Science

College of Computing & Informatics

Drexel Universith

3675 Market St., Suite 1000

Philadelphia, PA 19104

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You can calculate geodesic distance by running Network|Dyads|Geodesic distance. For datasets containing multiple networks, ucinet computes a separate geodesic distance matrix (and/or average) for each network.

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As for what a geodesic distance matrix is, it is a matrix that records, for every pair of nodes, the length of the shortest path from one to the other (if there is one).

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You might look at chapter 2 of the book “analyzing social networks”.

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Steve.

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Dear Network Community, see below a for Connections. We are looking for high quality papers that wouldn’t find a home in traditional journals because of their topic or their format, but are of real interest to the network community. Editors Dan Halgin and are at the Sunbelt conference in Portland if you would like to talk to us about a possible submission.

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Steve & Dan

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- An INSNA Journal

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Call for papers

Do you have ideas for a network paper that might not fit in traditional journal outlets? Perhaps an early stage idea, a highly focused essay, a discussion of best or novel practices, a review of a statistical package, an opinion about the future of the field, a novel methodology, etc. We encourage you to consider Connections. Some of the most impactful work appearing in Connections has fit this mold. See, for example, Freeman (1996) on the history of network analysis; Batagelj and Mrvar (1998) introducing the Pajek software package; Borgatti, Jones and Everett (1993) on defining social capital; Krebs (2002) analyzing terrorist networks; Carley. Lee and Krackhardt (2002) on destabilizing networks; Park (2003) hyperlink analysis; Kapucu (2005) on emergency response networks; Kleinbaum and Quintane (2011) on the merits of email data; and Healey (2017) on governance.

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Guide for authors

Generally, we are interested in conceptual, empirical, methodological, application or teaching-based manuscripts related to social networks. This includes shorter methodological or empirical notes that would benefit the field as well as ideas that are early in their development.?

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Submissions

Please submit your work using the online manuscript management system

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On acceptance, Connections articles are made available online directly. Articles are not normally packaged into issues. We are accepting submissions now and until further notice.

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About Connections

As an official journal of the , Connections aims to reflect the ever-growing and continually expanding community of scholars using network analytic techniques. The research spans many disciplines and domains including: Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology, Communication, Economics, Organizational Behavior, Knowledge Management, Marketing, Social Psychology, Mathematics, Public Health, Medicine, Computer Science, and Policy. This journal provides immediate open access to its content under the license. Connections is a peer-reviewed journal.

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Further information

Please contact Dan Halgin or Steve Borgatti for more information.

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References

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Batagelj, V., & Mrvar, A. (1998). Pajek-program for large network analysis. Connections, 21(2), 47-57.

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Borgatti, S. P., Jones, C., & Everett, M. G. (1998). Network measures of social capital. Connections, 21(2), 27-36.

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Carley, K. M., Lee, J. S., & Krackhardt, D. (2002). Destabilizing networks. Connections, 24(3), 79-92.

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Freeman, L. C. (1996). Some antecedents of social network analysis. Connections, 19(1), 39-42.

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Healey, P. (2017). Transforming governance: Challenges of institutional adaptation and a new politics of space. In Connections (pp. 357-374). Routledge.

Kapucu, N. (2005). Interorganizational coordination in dynamic context: Networks in emergency response management. Connections, 26(2), 33-48.

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Krebs, V. E. (2002). Mapping networks of terrorist cells. Connections, 24(3), 43-52.

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Park, H. W. (2003). Hyperlink network analysis: A new method for the study of social structure on the web. Connections, 25(1), 49-61.

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Stephen P. Borgatti

Gatton Endowed Chair

Dept. of Management

University of Kentucky

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Hi all, this is to announce a set of online workshops offered this June by the University of Kentucky’s LINKS Center for Social Network Analysis. The website for the 2023 workshops is .

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Introduction

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The at the University of Kentucky offers a series of workshops on social network analysis (SNA) every summer, usually in June.? This year we are offering four synchronous online workshops (conducted over Zoom).? Each workshop meets for 3 to 5 days for about four hours a day (not including optional extra sessions in some of the workshops). The workshops and dates are shown below.

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In addition, workshop participants will have access to a limited number of with experienced research faculty to discuss your individual project(s).

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Track 1. - May 31 - June 2, 2023 (9:30-11:30am and 12:30-2:30pm, ET)

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Led by? , and , this course provides a basic introduction to the theory and method of network research.? Topics include theoretical perspectives, social capital, and the nuts and bolts of doing a network analysis using UCINET and NetDraw software (both Windows programs). Starting May 31st, it meets Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:30am-11:30am ET (New York time) and 12:30pm-2:30pm ET and provides homework assignments and access to TAs.? The course costs $1500 ($750 for students).

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Track 2. - June 5-9, 2023 (10:00am-12:00pm and 12:45-2:45pm, ET)

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Taught by ,? this is a more technical and in-depth workshop focusing on the concepts and methods of SNA, with particular emphasis on relating network measures to research goals. The mathematics behind the measures is explained, as well as how to use the measures in a research context. UCINET for Windows software is used extensively. Although we don’t use R in this workshop, the course is closely tied to the book by Borgatti, Everett, Johnson and Agneessens (2022). The course meets Monday through Friday June 5-9 in two daily sessions 10:00am-12:00pm ET and 12:45pm-2:45pm ET. The fifth day is led by the TAs.?The course costs $1800 ($900 for students).?

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Track 3. - June 5-9, 2023 (10:00am-12:00pm and 12:45-2:45pm, ET)

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Taught by and . Like Track 2, this is a more technical and in-depth workshop than the intro workshop, focusing on the concepts and methods of SNA, particularly as they apply to specific research objectives. This workshop uses the R package xUCINET, rather than Windows UCINET.? Basic familiarity with R is helpful but not required. The mathematics behind the measures is explained, as well as how to use the measures in practice. The course meets five times starting June 5 with each instructional day consisting of two sessions: 10:00am-12:15pm ET and 12:45pm-3:00pm ET. Participants will receive homework, which includes running analyses and interpreting results, which they can do in small groups of 2 or 3. These results are then discussed at the next meeting.?The course is closely tied to the book by Borgatti, Everett, Johnson and Agneessens (2022). The course costs $1800 ($900 for students).

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Track 4. - June 12-16, 2023 (10:00am-12:00pm; 12:45-2:45pm; and 3:30-5pm, ET)

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Taught by , this course covers ERGMs and SAOMs, two families of statistical models used to model the presence or absence of ties. While the course is introductory, prior familiarity with both statistics and network analysis is strongly advised. The course aims to be interactive, using breakout sessions for the exercises and time between classes to consolidate knowledge. Participants will receive homework involving running further analyses and interpreting result. The homework can be done in small groups of 2 or 3. These results are then discussed at the next meeting. The course includes an optional extra session at the end of each day for questions, problems, etc. The course costs $1800 ($900 for students).

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Registration

Registration is not yet open. Once it opens (see website for link), it will remain open until 48 hours prior to the start of each track or when the track reaches capacity. Registrants may cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start of their track(s).?Students receive a 50% discount.?Additional (half price) discounts are available for members of the University of Kentucky community.??

Contact

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The website for this workshop is .? If you have any questions, please contact Scott Soltis <scott.m.soltis@...>.? In addition, visit your specific track to get contact information about your instructors and TAs.

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Thanks,

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Steve

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Stephen P. Borgatti

Carol Martin Gatton Chair of Management

Gatton College of Business and Economics

University of Kentucky

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Hello everyone:

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I want to compare the position of a set of variables in two correlation matrices. Basically are the same variables measured in two different samples and what I want to know is if each variable has a similar or different profile of correlations with the rest of variables in those two populations. What would be the procedure to follow with UCINET? I have tried with Role & Positions>Structural>Profile, using a join matrix with the two correlation matrices, but it does not seem to give me results for the diagonal, where it indicates that all the actors have a perfect structural equivalence (value of 0 using the Euclidean distance). Although maybe I'm not applying the routine well...

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Thank you in advance. Bye!

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Laboratorio de Redes Personales y Comunidades (HUM-059)

Departamento de Psicología Social

Universidad de Sevilla

Tlfnos.: +34 954557708-666882919

dholgado@...

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Hi all, this is to announce a set of online workshops offered this June by the University of Kentucky’s LINKS Center for Social Network Analysis. The website for the 2023 workshops is .

?

Introduction

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The at the University of Kentucky offers a series of workshops on social network analysis (SNA) every summer, usually in June.? This year we are offering four synchronous online workshops (conducted over Zoom).? Each workshop meets for 3 to 5 days for about four hours a day (not including optional extra sessions in some of the workshops). The workshops and dates are shown below.

?

In addition, workshop participants will also have access to a limited number of with experienced research faculty to discuss your individual project(s).

?

Track 1. - May 31 - June 2, 2023 (9:30-11:30am and 12:30-2:30pm, ET)

?

Led by? , and , this course provides a basic introduction to the theory and method of network research.? Topics include theoretical perspectives, social capital, and the nuts and bolts of doing a network analysis using UCINET and NetDraw software (both Windows programs). Starting June May 31, it meets Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:30am-11:30am ET (New York time) and 12:30pm-2:30pm ET (12 contact hours) and provides homework assignments and access to TAs.? The course costs $1500 ($750 for students).

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Track 2. - June 5-9, 2023 (10:00-12:00am and 12:45-2:45pm, ET)

?

Taught by ,? this is a more technical and in-depth workshop focusing on the concepts and methods of SNA, with particular emphasis on relating network measures to research goals. The mathematics behind the measures is explained, as well as how to use the measures in a research context. UCINET for Windows software is used extensively. Although we don’t use R in this workshop, the course is closely tied to the book R by Borgatti, Everett, Johnson and Agneessens (2022). The course meets Monday through Friday June 5-9 in two daily sessions 10:00am-12:00pm ET and 12:45pm-2:45pm ET. The fifth day is led by the TAs.?The course costs $1800 ($900 for students).?

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Track 3. - June 5-9, 2023 (10:00-12:00am and 12:45-2:45pm, ET)

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Taught by and . Like Track 2, this is a more technical and in-depth workshop than the intro workshop, focusing on the concepts and methods of SNA, particularly as they apply to specific research objectives. This workshop uses the R package xUCINET, rather than Windows UCINET.? Basic familiarity with R is helpful but not required. The mathematics behind the measures is explained, as well as how to use the measures in practice. The course meets five times starting June 5 with each instructional day consisting of two sessions: 10:00am-12:15pm ET and 12:45pm-3:00pm ET. Participants will receive homework, which includes running analyses and interpreting results, which they can perform in small groups of 2 or 3. These results are then discussed at the next meeting.?The course is closely tied to the book R by Borgatti, Everett, Johnson and Agneessens (2022). The course costs $1800 ($900 for students).

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Track 4. - June 12-16, 2023 (10:00-12:00am; 12:45-2:45pm; and 3:30-5pm, ET)

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Taught by , this course covers ERGMs and SAOMs, two families of statistical models used to model the presence or absence of ties. While the course is introductory, prior familiarity with both statistics and network analysis is strongly advised. The course aims to be interactive, using breakout sessions for the exercises and time between classes to consolidate knowledge. Participants will receive homework involving running further analyses and interpreting result. The homework can be performed in small groups of 2 or 3. These results are then discussed at the next meeting. The course includes an optional extra session at the end of each day for questions, problems, etc. The course costs $1800 ($900 for students).

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Registration

Registration is not yet open. Once it opens (see website for link), it will remain open until 48 hours prior to the start of each track or when the track reaches capacity. Registrants may cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start of their track(s).?Students receive a 50% discount.?Additional (half price) discounts are available for members of the University of Kentucky community.??

Contact

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The website for this workshop is .? If you have any questions, please contact Scott Soltis <scott.m.soltis@...>.? In addition, visit your specific track to get contact information about your instructors and TAs.

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Thanks

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steve

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Interesting! Do they then have to install Windows? I suppose even if so, the university would probably provide for free.

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steve

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Hmm. Quora says Rosetta is for translating Mac apps written for intel chips to allow them to run on Macs with the apple m1 and m2 chips. Too bad.

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steve

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Hi all, a friend just asked me whether UCINET and NETDRAW run well on Macs using Rosetta. I had never heard of Rosetta, but some Googling suggests that it is nothing short of amazing. You don’t have to buy it, you don’t have to buy Widows, and you don’t have to explicitly run it – the Mac detects intel-based software and uses Rosetta to run it.

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Can it be true? Has anyone run Ucinet/Netdraw on Rosetta?

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steve

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Stephen P. Borgatti

Gatton Endowed Chair

Dept. of Management

University of Kentucky

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There is information on that measure here: “A Graph-theoretic perspective on centrality”

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See also: Borgatti, S.P., 2003. The Key Player Problem. 241-252 in Dynamic Social Network Modeling and Analysis: Workshop Summary and Papers, R. Breiger, K. Carley, P. Pattison (Eds.), National Academy of Sciences Press.

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Kind regards,

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Universidad de Sevilla
Calle Camilo José Cela s/n
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Tf.: + 34 95 455 73 44
Fax: + 34 95 455 77 11
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