diff --git a/src/content/docs/news/a-short-tour-of-the-new-features-of-socnetv-v14.md b/src/content/docs/news/a-short-tour-of-the-new-features-of-socnetv-v14.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a0e01b7 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/content/docs/news/a-short-tour-of-the-new-features-of-socnetv-v14.md @@ -0,0 +1,67 @@ +--- +title: "A Short Tour of the New Features in SocNetV v1.4" +date: 2014-09-03 +description: "Explore the latest features and updates in SocNetV v1.4, including multirelational editing, memory optimizations, and new datasets." +tags: + - SocNetV + - v1.4 + - multiple relations + - multirelational editing + - Freeman's EIES networks +--- + +Over the last weeks, the **Social Networks Visualizer (SocNetV)** project has released two new versions that bring useful features and bugfixes. The latest **v1.4** closes even 4-year-old bugs! + +![SocNetV v1.4: Erdos-Random-Social-Network](http://dimitris.apeiro.gr/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/socnetv-v1.4-erdos-random-social-network.jpg) +*SocNetV v1.4: Erdos-Random-Social-Network* + +## Multirelational Editing + +One of the strongest new features in SocNetV v1.4 is **multirelational editing**. Now, you can: + +1. Load or create a network (e.g., friendship ties in a classroom). +2. Add a new relation (e.g., "likes") using **Ctrl+Shift+N** or the `+` button. + +![SocNetV v1.4: Friendship Network](http://dimitris.apeiro.gr/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/socnetv-v1.5-20-kids-classroom-social-network-friendship.jpg) +*SocNetV v1.4: Classroom Social Network - Friendship* + +Easily switch between relations, analyze, and visualize them. For example, apply a **circular layout** based on **Betweenness Centrality** to one relation and compare it with another relation's **node size** visualization. + +![Betweenness Centrality Visualization](http://dimitris.apeiro.gr/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/socnetv-v1.5-20-kids-classroom-social-network-friendship-new-relation-betweennes-circular-layout.jpg) +*Betweenness Centrality Visualization in a Circular Layout* + +## Loading and Saving Multirelational Networks + +- SocNetV now supports loading **multirelational networks** (e.g., UCINET formatted files). +- However, when saving, each relation must be saved individually. This will be improved in future versions. + +For example, you can test this feature with the **Freeman’s EIES networks dataset**. + +![Freeman's EIES Networks](http://dimitris.apeiro.gr/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/socnetv-v1.4-freeman-EIES-networks-multirelational-open.jpg) +*SocNetV v1.4: Freeman's EIES Networks* + +## Memory Optimizations + +SocNetV v1.4 is optimized for low memory consumption and speed: + +- Handles networks with **1000 actors and 10,000 edges** in seconds. +- Consumes less than **400MB RAM**. + +![Random Erdos-Renyi Network](http://dimitris.apeiro.gr/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/socnetv-v1.4-random-erdos-renyi-1000-actors-40000-edges-betweenness-circular-nodal-layout.jpg) +*Random Erdos-Renyi Network with 1000 actors and 40,000 edges.* + +## Additional Enhancements + +- Improved **visualization layouts** (circular and nodal size based on prominence indices). +- Faster analysis of large datasets with new tools like **Triad Census** and **Geodesic Matrix**. + +![Geodesic Matrix Analysis](http://dimitris.apeiro.gr/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/socnetv-v1.6-freeman-EIES-networks-multirelational-geodesics.jpg) +*Geodesic Matrix Analysis* + +## Bugs Fixed + +Version 1.4 addresses several bugs (see the [ChangeLog](https://socnetv.org/ChangeLog)) and introduces stability improvements. However, testing and feedback are always welcome to ensure the best user experience. + +--- + +Download the latest version from the [SocNetV Downloads page](https://socnetv.org/downloads) and enjoy exploring your networks! diff --git a/src/content/docs/news/social-network-analysis-using-social-network-visualizer.md b/src/content/docs/news/social-network-analysis-using-social-network-visualizer.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f88bdee --- /dev/null +++ b/src/content/docs/news/social-network-analysis-using-social-network-visualizer.md @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +--- +title: "Social Network Analysis Using Social Network Visualizer" +date: 2016-05-13 +description: "Watch a YouTube video by Michael Axelsen exploring social network analysis using SocNetV." +tags: + - Social Network Analysis + - Tutorial + - YouTube +image: "https://socnetv.org/data/uploads/screenshots/socnetv-19-youtubevideo.jpg" +--- + +This [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ti-98tIzfEk), uploaded to YouTube by **Michael Axelsen**, explores the topic of social network analysis using **SocNetV**. + + diff --git a/src/content/docs/news/socnetv-10-released.md b/src/content/docs/news/socnetv-10-released.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9821d3b --- /dev/null +++ b/src/content/docs/news/socnetv-10-released.md @@ -0,0 +1,29 @@ +--- +title: "SocNetV 1.0 Released" +date: 2014-02-27 +description: "SocNetV 1.0 marks the first release based on Qt5, introducing PageRank calculation and layout along with bug fixes." +tags: + - PageRank + - Release + - Qt5 + - Social Networks Visualizer +--- + +**SocNetV version 1.0** has just been released! This milestone marks the first version built on the new **Qt5 toolkit**, introducing exciting features and improvements. + +--- + +## Highlights + +- **PageRank Calculation and Layout**: Analyze networks using the popular PageRank algorithm. +- **Bug Fixes**: Enhanced stability and performance. + +--- + +## Downloads + +Source code is available on the [Downloads](https://socnetv.org/downloads) page. + +--- + +Experience the enhanced features and performance of SocNetV 1.0! diff --git a/src/content/docs/news/socnetv-11-released.md b/src/content/docs/news/socnetv-11-released.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1face89 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/content/docs/news/socnetv-11-released.md @@ -0,0 +1,27 @@ +--- +title: "SocNetV 1.1 Released" +date: 2014-08-01 +description: "SocNetV 1.1 focuses on bug fixes, enhancing stability and usability. Download binaries for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux." +tags: + - Release + - Mac OS X + - Bugfixes +--- + +**SocNetV version 1.1** has just been released! This version focuses on fixing numerous bugs identified since version 1.0. + +--- + +## Highlights + +This release is a **bugfix update**, improving stability and functionality. For a complete list of fixes, refer to the [ChangeLog](https://socnetv.org/ChangeLog). + +--- + +## Downloads + +Source code, binaries for Windows, Fedora, and openSUSE, as well as a Mac OS X 10.9 disk image, are available on the [Downloads](https://socnetv.org/downloads) page. + +--- + +Enjoy the improved stability and performance of SocNetV 1.1! diff --git a/src/content/docs/news/socnetv-12-released-and-brings-new-gui-and-features.md b/src/content/docs/news/socnetv-12-released-and-brings-new-gui-and-features.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..8ead928 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/content/docs/news/socnetv-12-released-and-brings-new-gui-and-features.md @@ -0,0 +1,36 @@ +--- +title: "SocNetV 1.2 Released with New GUI and Features" +date: 2014-08-18 +description: "SocNetV 1.2 introduces a major GUI overhaul, new prominence measures, visualization layouts, and significant bug fixes." +tags: + - Release + - GUI + - Prominence + - Centrality + - Prestige +--- + +**SocNetV version 1.2** has been released! This update brings a major GUI overhaul, new prominence measures, advanced visualization layouts, and numerous bug fixes. + +--- + +## Highlights + +### Redesigned Conceptualization of Prominence + +SocNetV now distinguishes between **Centrality indices** and **Prestige indices**, following frameworks by Wasserman & Faust and Knoke & Burt: + +- **Centrality Indices** (for undirected graphs or outLinks in digraphs): + - Degree Centrality (DC) + - Closeness Centrality (CC) + - Influence Range Closeness Centrality (IRCC) + - Betweeness Centrality (BC) + - Stress Centrality (SC) + - Eccentricity Centrality (EC) + - Power Centrality (PC) + - Information Centrality (IC) + +- **Prestige Indices** (for directed graphs, focusing on inLinks): + - Degree Prestige (DP) + - Proximity Prestige (PP) + - diff --git a/src/content/docs/news/socnetv-15-released.md b/src/content/docs/news/socnetv-15-released.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6735534 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/content/docs/news/socnetv-15-released.md @@ -0,0 +1,64 @@ +--- +title: "SocNetV 1.5 Released" +date: 2014-10-10 +description: "SocNetV v1.5 introduces weighted prominence scores, standardized centrality measures, connectedness reporting, and new datasets." +tags: + - Network Analysis + - Prominence Scores + - Graph Connectedness + - Bug Fixes + - Datasets +--- + +A new version of SocNetV has just been released! Version 1.5 brings standardization, [many bug fixes](https://launchpad.net/socnetv/+milestone/1.5), and exciting new features. Packages for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux are available from the [Downloads](https://socnetv.org/downloads/) page. + +### Notable New Features + +- **Prominence Scores on Valued Networks**: + - A new SSSP-solver algorithm (Dijkstra) enables prominence indices on weighted networks. + - SocNetV asks whether to consider or invert weights, depending on their meaning (e.g., cost vs. votes). + +- **Standardized Centrality and Prestige Scores**: + - Scores are now standardized (0.0 to 1.0) where applicable. + - If no standardized formula exists, SocNetV normalizes by dividing the original score by the sum of all scores. + +- **Prominence Layouts Relative to Highest Score**: + - Visualization layouts (circular, level, and nodal size) are now based on the highest score in the network rather than theoretical maximums. + +- **Skip Isolates**: + - Option to omit isolates when computing prominence indices. + +- **Graph Connectedness**: + - SocNetV reports if the network is connected or has isolates and suggests fixes. + +- **CC Drops Isolates by Default**: + - Automatically drops isolate nodes to compute CC scores, avoiding user interruptions. + +- **New Datasets**: + - Stephenson and Zelen (1989): Network of 40 AIDS patients. + - Stephenson and Zelen (1989): IC test dataset (5 actors). + - Wasserman and Faust: Star, circle, and line graphs (7 actors). + +--- + +### Bug Fixes + +The following bugs have been resolved in this release: + +- #1358678: Fix GDC calculation in weighted networks. +- #379558: Force-directed algorithms produce poor layouts. +- #1365028: Methods `isOutLinked` & `setOutLinked` do not consider relations. +- #1365504: `centralityInformation()` should symmetrize the adjacency matrix. +- #1366625: Clicking on an edge does not select the correct edge. +- #1369171: Group IC calculation yields incorrect results. +- #1371208: Incorrect power centrality scores. +- #1364955: `vertices()` should report only enabled vertices. +- #1369336: Pagerank prestige reports incorrect scores. +- #1370528: SocNetV cannot build on non-x86 architectures. +- #1364320: Remove SRS PDF and fix spelling errors in code. +- #1364361: SocNetV does not remember the last directory used by the user. +- #1378346: Cannot change size and value of a node. + +--- + +Enjoy the new features and improvements! If you spot any bugs, please [report them here](https://socnetv.org/bugs/). Have fun! diff --git a/src/content/docs/news/socnetv-as-intelligence-source-for-dolphin-site-operators.md b/src/content/docs/news/socnetv-as-intelligence-source-for-dolphin-site-operators.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..05889c6 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/content/docs/news/socnetv-as-intelligence-source-for-dolphin-site-operators.md @@ -0,0 +1,27 @@ +--- +title: 'SocNetV as "Intelligence" Source for Dolphin-Site Operators' +date: 2015-05-04 +description: "Explore how SocNetV can analyze virtual social networks and provide insights for Dolphin and Trident platform operators." +tags: + - Dolphin + - Trident + - Social Network Analysis + - Intelligence +--- + +Can you use **SocNetV** to analyze a virtual "social network"? Yes, you can! For instance, you could analyze social interactions (e.g., mentions) between "friends" in a virtual network. Although SocNetV cannot directly grab data from private networks (its built-in web crawler is limited to publicly accessible data), if you extract the network data yourself and transform it into **GraphML** format, SocNetV can load and visualize the virtual network for analysis. + +This approach is particularly useful for platforms like [**Dolphin**](http://www.boonex.com), an open-source platform for social networks, and its mobile-friendly sibling [**Trident**](http://www.online.me). These platforms support social connections, conversations, locations, and other social graph-related data types, which can be analyzed using SocNetV based on operator needs. + +### Example Use Case + +Imagine an airline company launches a social network for its clients. By using SocNetV to analyze connections, discussion trends, and user posts, the company could: + +- Identify which routes are in demand. +- Plan and optimize scheduling based on social data. +- Target specific user segments with special offers. +- Advertise these offers directly within the social network. + +This innovative application of SocNetV showcases its potential as an "intelligence" source for network operators, enabling data-driven decision-making and enhanced user engagement. + +Kudos to the Dolphin and Trident teams for exploring this exciting use case for SocNetV! diff --git a/src/content/docs/news/socnetv-v13-has-been-released.md b/src/content/docs/news/socnetv-v13-has-been-released.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d5551b3 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/content/docs/news/socnetv-v13-has-been-released.md @@ -0,0 +1,48 @@ +--- +title: "SocNetV v1.3 Released!" +date: 2014-08-27 +description: "SocNetV v1.3 introduces support for multirelational networks, memory and speed optimizations, and improved UCINET import functionality." +tags: + - Multirelational Networks + - Memory Optimization + - UCINET Import + - Network Visualization +--- + +A new version of **Social Network Visualizer** is available! SocNetV v1.3 introduces significant features, bug fixes, and optimizations. + +--- + +### New Features + +- **Multirelational Networks**: + - SocNetV now supports networks with multiple types of ties between actors. + - When creating the first link, SocNetV prompts the user to name (or label) the new relation. + - Additional relations can be added by pressing the `+` button in the toolbar. + - Switch between relations using the arrow buttons in the toolbar. + + ![Example Multirelational Network](https://socnetv.org/data/uploads/screenshots/socnetv-1.3-linux-sampson-dataset.jpg) + +- **Home Directory for Data**: + - All reports and data are now saved to `$HOME/socnetv-data`. + +--- + +### Optimizations + +- **Memory and Speed Improvements**: + - SocNetV can handle networks with up to 1,000 actors and 10,000 edges efficiently. + - Uses under 400MB of RAM for such networks, with significantly improved performance. + +- **UCINET Import Fixes**: + - Enhanced UCINET import functionality now supports multiple matrices. + +--- + +### Downloads + +Source code, packages, and executables for Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows are available on the [Downloads](https://socnetv.org/downloads/) page. + +--- + +Enjoy the new version of SocNetV! diff --git a/src/content/docs/news/socnetv-v14-released.md b/src/content/docs/news/socnetv-v14-released.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c36cefe --- /dev/null +++ b/src/content/docs/news/socnetv-v14-released.md @@ -0,0 +1,61 @@ +--- +title: "SocNetV v1.4 Released!" +date: 2014-09-01 +description: "SocNetV v1.4 introduces node size layouts based on prominence scores, support for UCINET edgelist1 format, and new datasets." +tags: + - SocNetV + - Network Analysis + - Prominence Scores + - UCINET Format + - Freeman's EIES + - Bug Fixes +--- + +Today is a fine day to release another SocNetV update. Version 1.4 brings consistency to the application by fixing many long-standing bugs (e.g., [#514264](https://bugs.launchpad.net/socnetv/1.x/+bug/514264) and [#713617](https://bugs.launchpad.net/socnetv/1.x/+bug/713617)) and adding exciting new features. + +### New Features + +- **Node Size Layouts Based on Prominence Scores**: + - SocNetV can now adjust node sizes to reflect a selected prominence index score. + - This feature supports all indices calculated by SocNetV, including Degree, Closeness, Influence Range Closeness, Betweenness, PageRank, Proximity, Eccentricity, and Power. + +- **Support for UCINET Edgelist1 Format**: + - SocNetV can now import edgelist1 UCINET format, for example: + +```plaintext +dl +N=48 +format=edgelist1 +data: +1 2 4 +1 3 2 +1 6 2 +1 8 2 +``` + + +- **Updated Shortcuts for Node and Edge Removal**: + - Node removal: `Ctrl+Backspace` + - Edge removal: `Shift+Backspace` + - You can also click on a node and press `Ctrl+Backspace` to remove it. + +- **New Dataset**: + - Freeman's EIES networks are now included: + - Multirelational mode: 32 actors. + - Single relation mode: 48 actors. + +--- + +### Bug Fixes + +This release addresses many longstanding issues, enhancing stability and usability. See the complete [ChangeLog](https://socnetv.org/ChangeLog) for more details. + +--- + +### Downloads + +Source code, packages, and executables for Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows are available on the [Downloads](https://socnetv.org/downloads/) page. + +--- + +Have fun! diff --git a/src/content/docs/news/socnetv-v16-released-with-a-working-web-crawler.md b/src/content/docs/news/socnetv-v16-released-with-a-working-web-crawler.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ff7f293 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/content/docs/news/socnetv-v16-released-with-a-working-web-crawler.md @@ -0,0 +1,58 @@ +--- +title: "SocNetV v1.6 Released with a Working Web Crawler" +date: 2015-05-12 +description: "SocNetV v1.6 introduces a revamped web crawler to map websites as networks with real links and improved multithreading." +tags: + - Web Crawler + - Network Analysis + - Multithreading + - HTML Parsing +--- + +The SocNetV project has just released its latest version 1.6. Binaries for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux are available from the [Downloads](https://socnetv.org/downloads/) menu. + +### Revamped Web Crawler + +The new version brings back the **web crawler** feature, which had been disabled in the 1.x series so far. + +To start the web crawler: +- Go to `Network -> Web Crawler` or press `Shift+C`. + +A dialog will appear where you: +- Enter the initial web page (seed). +- Set the maximum number of nodes/pages (default is 600). +- Choose the types of links to crawl: internal, external, or both. By default, the crawler processes both. + +![Web Crawler Dialog](https://socnetv.org/data/uploads/screenshots/16/socnetv-1.6-crawler-1.jpg) + +--- + +### How It Works + +The new web crawler is significantly improved compared to the 0.x releases. It consists of two components: +1. **Spider**: Visits the specified initial URL, downloads its HTML, and processes it. +2. **Parser**: Scans the downloaded HTML for `href` links to internal or external pages and adds them to a queue of URLs (the "frontier"). + +The spider and parser run on separate threads, ensuring faster execution. + +As URLs are added to the queue, the spider visits them, downloads their HTML, and the parser extracts more links, continuing the cycle. + +![Crawler in Action](https://socnetv.org/data/uploads/screenshots/16/socnetv-1.6-crawler-2.jpg) + +The process is multithreaded and completes within seconds, even for large sets like 1,000 URLs. + +--- + +### Results + +The crawler creates a **network** of all visited webpages as nodes and their links as edges. By default, node sizes are proportional to their outDegree, making patterns visible immediately. + +![Crawler Output](https://socnetv.org/data/uploads/screenshots/16/socnetv-1.6-crawler-3.jpg) + +From there, you can analyze the network using the SNA tools provided by SocNetV. + +![Analyzing the Crawled Network](https://socnetv.org/data/uploads/screenshots/16/socnetv-1.6-crawler-5.jpg) + +> **Note**: The parser searches for `href` links only in the body section of the HTML. + +Explore and analyze networks effortlessly with the enhanced capabilities of SocNetV v1.6! diff --git a/src/content/docs/news/socnetv-v17-released-with-lots-of-goodies.md b/src/content/docs/news/socnetv-v17-released-with-lots-of-goodies.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c48ee63 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/content/docs/news/socnetv-v17-released-with-lots-of-goodies.md @@ -0,0 +1,77 @@ +--- +title: "SocNetV v1.7 Released with Lots of Goodies!" +date: 2015-05-20 +description: "SocNetV v1.7 introduces a new Node Properties dialog, group editing, a File Previewer, and numerous enhancements." +tags: + - Node Properties + - Group Editing + - File Previewer + - GraphML + - UTF-8 Encoding +--- + +A new SocNetV release hit the road today. Version 1.7 solves a number of bugs and brings lots of interesting and useful new features to our users. Binaries for Windows, Mac, and Linux are already available on the project’s [Downloads](https://socnetv.org/downloads/) page. Here’s what’s new... + +### New Node Properties Dialog +Up to now, editing a node required selecting each property individually (e.g., color, label). In version 1.7, a new **Node Properties** dialog consolidates all node editing options in one place. Simply right-click a node and select "Node Properties" (or press `Ctrl+X, Ctrl+P`). + +![Node Properties Dialog](https://socnetv.org/data/uploads/screenshots/17/socnetv-1.7-node-properties.png) + +In the Node Properties dialog, you can: +- Enter a label. +- Adjust the node size. +- Edit the node color. +- Choose a node shape (e.g., rectangle, circle). + +Changes are applied in one step and previewed live on the canvas. For instance, selecting the color button brings up a **Colors dialog** for easy color selection: + +![Colors Dialog](https://socnetv.org/data/uploads/screenshots/17/socnetv-1.7-node-properties-color.png) + +--- + +### Group Node Editing +SocNetV v1.7 introduces the ability to **select and edit multiple nodes simultaneously**. Select nodes by left-clicking and dragging to draw a selection rectangle. Then, right-click on a selected node or the canvas to open the context menu and choose "Node Properties." + +![Group Node Selection](https://socnetv.org/data/uploads/screenshots/17/socnetv-1.7-group-select-nodes-left-click-and-hold.png) + +The dialog is identical to the single Node Properties dialog, but changes apply to all selected nodes. If you label multiple nodes, SocNetV appends the node number to each label: + +![Group Node Labeling](https://socnetv.org/data/uploads/screenshots/17/socnetv-1.7-group-properties-labeling-multiple-nodes1.png) + +--- + +### Select All and Select None +New shortcuts make it easier to select all nodes (`Ctrl+A`) or deselect all nodes (`Ctrl+Shift+A`). + +![Select All Shortcut](https://socnetv.org/data/uploads/screenshots/17/socnetv-1.7-select-all-select-none-new-keyboard-shortcuts-and-menu-streamlining.png) + +--- + +### File Previewer +A major improvement in v1.7 is the introduction of a **Network File Previewer**, addressing issues with loading files saved in different codepages (e.g., non-Latin characters). The previewer allows users to select the correct encoding before loading the file. + +![File Previewer](https://socnetv.org/data/uploads/screenshots/17/socnetv-1.7-previewer.png) + +With the File Previewer, users can: +- Preview the file in various encodings. +- Ensure proper display of all characters before loading. + +![Preview Encodings](https://socnetv.org/data/uploads/screenshots/17/socnetv-1.7-previewer1.png) + +Press "OK" to load the file and display the network on the canvas: + +![File Loaded](https://socnetv.org/data/uploads/screenshots/17/socnetv-1.7-previewer3.png) + +#### Notes on Encoding +- **Linux/Mac**: Use UTF-8, except when loading files saved in Windows. +- **Windows**: Use Windows-1253 for most cases or KOI8-R for Russian characters. +- **Default**: SocNetV saves files in UTF-8 by default. + +--- + +### Bug Fixes and Changelog +SocNetV v1.7 resolves several bugs and introduces many improvements. For a full list of changes, visit the [ChangeLog](https://socnetv.org/ChangeLog). + +If you spot a bug, report it [here](https://socnetv.org/bugs/). Feature requests are welcome on our [blueprints listing](https://blueprints.launchpad.net/socnetv). + +Enjoy version 1.7! diff --git a/src/content/docs/news/socnetv-v22-released.md b/src/content/docs/news/socnetv-v22-released.md index c59c3bf..e36a8b5 100644 --- a/src/content/docs/news/socnetv-v22-released.md +++ b/src/content/docs/news/socnetv-v22-released.md @@ -2,11 +2,11 @@ title: "SocNetV v2.2 Released with Cluster Analysis, Eigenvector Centrality, and More!" date: 2017-01-21 description: "SocNetV v2.2 introduces hierarchical clustering, eigenvector centrality, advanced analysis tools, and numerous bug fixes. Download it today for enhanced social network analysis!" -image: "http://socnetv.org/data/uploads/screenshots/22/socnetv-2.2.jpg" +image: "https://socnetv.org/data/uploads/screenshots/22/socnetv-2.2.jpg" tags: ["release", "Hierarchical Clustering Analysis", "Actor Similarity"] --- -We are pleased to announce that a new version of your favorite social network analysis and visualization software application has been released. **SocNetV version 2.2**, codenamed **"beyond"**, brings many new features and is now available for **Windows**, **Mac OS X**, and **Linux**. Visit the [Downloads](http://socnetv.org/downloads/) page to get it! +We are pleased to announce that a new version of your favorite social network analysis and visualization software application has been released. **SocNetV version 2.2**, codenamed **"beyond"**, brings many new features and is now available for **Windows**, **Mac OS X**, and **Linux**. Visit the [Downloads](https://socnetv.org/downloads/) page to get it! --- @@ -22,13 +22,13 @@ SocNetV now performs hierarchical agglomerative cluster analysis on social netwo You can compute the **Structural Equivalence matrix** using adjacency or geodesic distance matrices with user-selected metrics such as **Euclidean**, **Manhattan**, and **Jaccard** distances. -![HCA Dialog](http://socnetv.org/data/uploads/screenshots/22/socnetv-2.2-hierarchical-cluster-analysis-dialog.jpg) +![HCA Dialog](https://socnetv.org/data/uploads/screenshots/22/socnetv-2.2-hierarchical-cluster-analysis-dialog.jpg) Results include: - A **list of clusters per level**. - A **dendrogram** of the cluster hierarchy in SVG format. -![HCA Results](http://socnetv.org/data/uploads/screenshots/22/socnetv-2.2-hca-results-2-dendrogram.jpg) +![HCA Results](https://socnetv.org/data/uploads/screenshots/22/socnetv-2.2-hca-results-2-dendrogram.jpg) --- @@ -36,11 +36,11 @@ Results include: Version 2.2 introduces **Eigenvector Centrality**, which measures the influence of a node in a network based on the leading eigenvector of the adjacency matrix. -![Eigenvector Centrality](http://socnetv.org/data/uploads/screenshots/22/socnetv-report-eigenvector-sorted.png) +![Eigenvector Centrality](https://socnetv.org/data/uploads/screenshots/22/socnetv-report-eigenvector-sorted.png) Use this metric for network analysis or embedding radial/level layouts. -![Eigenvector Layout](http://socnetv.org/data/uploads/screenshots/22/socnetv-2.2-layout-eigenvector-radial-indegree-nodal.png) +![Eigenvector Layout](https://socnetv.org/data/uploads/screenshots/22/socnetv-2.2-layout-eigenvector-radial-indegree-nodal.png) --- @@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ Use this metric for network analysis or embedding radial/level layouts. SocNetV now computes **Pearson Correlation Coefficients** to correlate actor profiles (ties or distances). Results are displayed as a correlation matrix. -![Pearson Coefficients Dialog](http://socnetv.org/data/uploads/screenshots/22/socnetv-2.2-pearson-coefficients-dialog.png) +![Pearson Coefficients Dialog](https://socnetv.org/data/uploads/screenshots/22/socnetv-2.2-pearson-coefficients-dialog.png) --- @@ -105,7 +105,7 @@ Support for **GML** formatted data and **multi-relational Pajek files**. - Transformed **Krackhardt's High-tech Managers** and **Zachary Karate Club** into multirelational datasets. > **Important Notices**: -> - Project's new domain: [http://socnetv.org](http://socnetv.org) +> - Project's new domain: [https://socnetv.org](https://socnetv.org) > - Code and files are now hosted on GitHub. --- diff --git a/src/content/docs/news/socnetv-website-gets-a-face-lift.md b/src/content/docs/news/socnetv-website-gets-a-face-lift.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..be259cf --- /dev/null +++ b/src/content/docs/news/socnetv-website-gets-a-face-lift.md @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +--- +title: "SocNetV Website Gets a Face Lift" +date: 2014-08-21 +description: "The SocNetV website transitions to the GetSimple CMS for a fresh look, improved usability, and better content management." +tags: + - Website + - GetSimple +--- + +After nine years of relying on plain HTML files for our web presence, it was time for the **Social Network Visualizer (SocNetV)** website to receive a modern overhaul. We've transitioned to the open-source **GetSimple CMS**, which offers a completely text-based, fast, and user-friendly experience. + +The new design is based on a heavily modified version of the "my-company" theme, bringing a clean and professional look to the site. + +### Highlights of the Update + +- A new and improved [**News Section**](https://socnetv.org/news/) with historical content, allowing visitors to scroll through older updates. +- A comprehensive [**Screenshots Gallery**](https://socnetv.org/screenshots/) showcasing SocNetV in action from its early days to the latest features. + +We hope you enjoy the revamped website and find it easier to navigate and explore! + +[Visit the website now!](https://socnetv.org)