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A new information diffusion modelling technique based on vibrating string equation and its application in natural disaster risk assessment

Cheng-Zu BaiResearch Center of Ocean Environment Numerical Simulation, Institute of Meteorology and Oceanography, PLA University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, P.R. ChinaView further author information
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Ren ZhangResearch Center of Ocean Environment Numerical Simulation, Institute of Meteorology and Oceanography, PLA University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, P.R. ChinaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Mei HongResearch Center of Ocean Environment Numerical Simulation, Institute of Meteorology and Oceanography, PLA University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, P.R. ChinaView further author information
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Long-xia QianResearch Center of Ocean Environment Numerical Simulation, Institute of Meteorology and Oceanography, PLA University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, P.R. ChinaView further author information
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Zhengxin WangCollege of Science, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing, P.R. ChinaView further author information
Pages 601-614 | Received 23 May 2014, Accepted 21 Oct 2014, Published online: 12 Dec 2014

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