A hybrid opinion dynamics model with leaders and followers fusing dynamic social networks in large-scale group decision-making

Yufeng Shen, Xueling Ma, Muhammet Deveci, Enrique Herrera-Viedma, Jianming Zhan

Abstract: Highlights•An improved Louvain community detection algorithm based on influence index is designed.•A consensus method emphasizes the different communication mechanisms in CRP.•A hybrid opinion dynamics model with DeGroot and HK models is constructed.•A consensus framework incorporating opinion dynamics and trust evolution is developed.