nodessmall
Nodessmall is a term used in graph theory and network science to describe nodes that have relatively small degree within a given graph. It is not a formal mathematical term with a single universal definition, but rather a contextual descriptor used when analyzing network structure and dynamics.
In a graph G = (V, E) with degree function deg(v), a node v is considered nodessmall with
Nodessmall is used in studies of network resilience, diffusion and contagion models, and sampling or reconstruction
Nodessmall contrasts with hub nodes, which have high degree and often central positions in networks. It relates
Computation and considerations
Determining nodessmall nodes requires calculating vertex degrees, typically achievable in linear time relative to the graph