Provided by the Cyberinfrastructure for Network Science Center at Indiana University.
Standards and Practices
Theoretically grounded, practically relevant research using testable hypotheses and producing well documented, repeatable results are desirable. Recent work by Kevin W. Boyack and Richard Klavans compares different similarity measures to ensure structural accuracy, studies the accuracy of science maps at the local and global level. Their forthcoming work compares the structure of 20 maps of science.

A standard for the color coding of scientific disciplines is emerging:
Science Discipline   Pajek Color Name Color   RGB
Biology   OliveGreen     0 153 0
Biotechnology   Emerald     0 255 127
Brain_Research   Dandelion     255 143 0
Chemical,_Mechanical_&_Civil_Engineering   SkyBlue     97 255 255
Chemistry   Blue     0 0 255
Earth_Sciences   Mahogany     133 49 12
Electrical_Engineering_&_Computer_Science   Lavender     255 133 255
Health_Professionals   Peach     240 139 129
Humanities   Canary     255 255 127
Infectious_Diseases   BrickRed     184 0 0
Math_&_Physics   Mulberry     163 20 250
Medical_Specialties   Red     255 0 0
Social_Sciences   Yellow     255 255 0
Last Modified 5.26.10 | Graphic Design by Elisha Hardy