Web-based social networks have become popular as a medium for disseminating
information and connecting like-minded people. The public accessibility of such networks …

A social network as an essential communication platform facilitates the interactions of online
users. Based on the interactions, users can influence or be affected by the opinions of …

Problems of cooperation--in which agents seek ways to jointly improve their welfare--are
ubiquitous and important. They can be found at scales ranging from our daily routines--such …

Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLTs), like Blockchain, are characterized by features such
as transparency, traceability, and security by design. These features make the adoption of …

Heterogeneous networks (HetNets) merge different types of networks into an integrated
network system, which has become a hot research area in recent years towards next …

This paper presents the first generalized reputation system that can be applied to multiple
networks that is based on the blockchain. We first discuss current reputation systems …

This paper considers whether a passive isometric input device, such as a Spaceball/sup
TM/, used together with visual feedback, could provide the operator with a pseudo-haptic …

Online Social Networks (OSNs) have attracted millions of active users and have become an
integral part of today's web ecosystem. Unfortunately, in the wrong hands, OSNs can be …

The advent of blockchain sheds light on addressing trust issues of peer-to-peer networks by
providing a distributed tamper-resistant ledger. Beyond cryptocurrencies, it is believed that …

There is an urgent need of effective trust management for vehicular ad-hoc networks
(VANETs), given the dire consequences of acting on false information sent out by malicious …