A General Model of Conversational Dynamics and an Example Application in Serious Illness Communication

no code implementations • 11 Oct 2020 • Laurence A. Clarfeld, Robert Gramling, Donna M. Rizzo, Margaret J. Eppstein

In this paper, we describe COnversational DYnamics Model (CODYM) analysis, a novel approach for studying patterns of information flow in conversations.

Cultural Vocal Bursts Intensity Prediction

Tunably Rugged Landscapes with Known Maximum and Minimum

no code implementations • 3 Sep 2014 • Narine Manukyan, Margaret J. Eppstein, Jeffrey S. Buzas

We propose NM landscapes as a new class of tunably rugged benchmark problems.

Estimating Cascading Failure Risk with Random Chemistry

2 code implementations • 16 May 2014 • Pooya Rezaei, Paul D. H. Hines, Margaret J. Eppstein

Finally, we used the method to estimate changes in risk as a function of load.

Physics and Society