Supernetworks: The Science of Complexity

This paper provides an overview of the science of supernetworks, highlighting some of the major achievements in terms of theory, methodology, and applications. The goal is to demonstrate the depth and breadth of contributions to the modeling, analysis, and solution of complex networks that underly our modern economies and societies. Some promising areas for future research are also identified.

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