As part of the College of Engineering Technology's efforts to highlight the scientific output of its faculty, we are pleased to present the joint research of Asst. Prof. Dr. Raed Nasr Al-Obaidi, entitled:
The Influence Maximization in Complex Networks: Significant Trends, Leading Contributors, and Prospective Directions
This research was published in the journal Complexity, published by the international publishing house John Wiley & Sons, which is ranked in the first quartile (Q1) of the Scopus database and has a CiteScore of 7.
The research explores the concept of influence maximization in complex networks through a bibliometric analysis of published scientific output during the period 2006–2024. The aim is to review publishing trends, identify leading researchers, institutions, and countries active in this field, and anticipate future research directions. It also highlights the role of artificial intelligence technologies in developing network analysis applications.
This research represents a significant scientific contribution, reflecting the commitment of researchers at the College of Engineering Technology to contributing to knowledge production and dissemination in reputable international scientific journals, thereby enhancing the research presence of Al-Ayen Iraqi University at the international level.
