Modeling Influence with Semantics in Social Networks

The discovery of influential entities in all kinds of networks (e.g., social, digital, or computer) has always been an important field of study. In recent years, Online Social Networks (OSNs) have been established as a basic means of communication and often influencers and opinion makers promote politics, events, brands, or products through viral content. In this work, we present a systematic review across (i) online social influence metrics,...