Uncovering Hidden Connections: Exploring History with Social Network Analysis

This presentation explores how Social Network Analysis (SNA) can uncover exclusionary practices in Internet governance by analyzing co-authorship in the RFC series of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). By constructing a co-authorship network from RFC documents spanning 1968-2000, the study reveals patterns of inclusion and exclusion within governance bodies, identifies influential actors, and highlights marginalized contributors. This research underscores the need for more inclusive governance by examining historical trends in participation.

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Open Access CRIS of the University of Bern
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2024-11-13
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https://doi.org/10.48620/76223
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Cybersecurity and Cyber Warfare Studies
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Uncovering Hidden Connections: Exploring History with Social Network Analysis

Open Access CRIS of the University of Bern
Cybersecurity and Cyber Warfare Studies
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Uncovering Hidden Connections: Exploring History with Social Network Analysis

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Abstract

This presentation explores how Social Network Analysis (SNA) can uncover exclusionary practices in Internet governance by analyzing co-authorship in the RFC series of the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). By constructing a co-authorship network from RFC documents spanning 1968-2000, the study reveals patterns of inclusion and exclusion within governance bodies, identifies influential actors, and highlights marginalized contributors. This research underscores the need for more inclusive governance by examining historical trends in participation.

Open Access CRIS of the University of Bern
Digital Science (United States) (US)
Reduced inequalities
Openalex Percentile: Top 46%
Cybersecurity and Cyber Warfare Studies
DOIOpen Access PDFOpenAlex
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