A Survey on Information Diffusion in Online Social Network

Abstract

An online social network plays a significant role in the massive dissemination of knowledge. Many efforts have been made to develop to comprehend this process, from modelling information dissemination to identifying influential spreaders to detecting hot topics. We offer a taxonomy that encapsulates the state-of-the-art in this article along with an overview of representative approaches to these problems. The goal is to offer a thorough analysis and direction for current initiatives related to knowledge dissemination via social networks. The purpose of this survey is to assist researchers in rapidly comprehending current work and potential areas for improvement.