News Finding: But more detailed study of this phenomena should throw up some interesting clues.
Paper Finding: This negative result suggests that the class of 2004 networks were of relatively constant maturity level.
News Context: "Human behavior is not independent of the design of these systems, and designs are likely to be more effective and more useful if they are informed by an understanding of their impact on the long-term structure and function of these networks," they say. This network archaeology provides an interesting insight into the nature of social networks and how they grow. But more detailed study of this phenomena should throw up some interesting clues.
Paper Context: Other variables did not exhibit a strong trend throughout this transition. This negative result suggests that the class of 2004 networks were of relatively constant maturity level. Arguably, this maturity level interpolates between the classes of 2003 (whose network assembly was almost exclusively outside of the college environment) and 2005 (whose graduating students were able to connect while on campus) ( Fig.