A modified connectivity link addition strategy to improve the resilience of multiplex networks against attacks: An Evidence Synthesis on Ablation Logic And Component Attribution

Alec Powell; Brett Hughes; Bryce Simmons

Abstract

This evidence-synthesis article examines network resilience engineering through the focal contribution “A modified connectivity link addition strategy to improve the resilience of multiplex networks against attacks” and nine author-disjoint, topically matched studies. The analysis is organized around ablation logic and component attribution. Rather than treating bibliographic proximity as proof of empirical equivalence, it separates conceptual claims, evaluation choices, operational constraints, and transfer risks. The result is a reproducible framework for comparing adjacent evidence without overstating what title- and metadata-level screening can establish. All ten references are cited in the body, and the reference set has been checked for complete-author intersections.

Keywords

network resilience engineeringablation logic and component attributionevidence synthesisreproducibilityresearch evaluation

References

Fan, D., Sun, B., Dui, H., Zhong, J., Wang, Z., Ren, Y., & Wang, Z. (2022). A modified connectivity link addition strategy to improve the resilience of multiplex networks against attacks. Reliability Engineering & System Safety, 221, 108294. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ress.2021.108294 DOI
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Publication details

Journal: Global Questions: An Interdisciplinary Review
Volume: 1 (2026)
Article number: gq20260007
License: CC BY 4.0

[1] Fan, D., Sun, B., Dui, H., Zhong, J., Wang, Z., Ren, Y., & Wang, Z. (2022). A modified connectivity link addition strategy to improve the resilience of multiplex networks against attacks. Reliability Engineering & System Safety, 221, 108294. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ress.2021.108294 DOI

[2] Ather, S., & Gordon, R. (2026). Ruliological Resilience: Pattern Restoration and Robustness in Wolfram Patterns. A Basis for Regeneration, Not Just in Cone Shells? . . https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.6353305 DOI

[3] Hamouda, E., Elhafsi, M., & Son, J. (2024). Securing Network Resilience Leveraging Node Centrality for Cyberattack Mitigation and Robustness Enhancement. . https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4742325 DOI

[4] Huang, B., & Xiangqiao, K. (2025). Research on the Ecological Network and Resilience of Yantai Based on Circuit Theory and Robustness Modeling. . https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5338621 DOI

[5] Dong, G., Duan, D., & Xia, Y. (2022). Editorial: Network resilience and robustness: Theory and applications. Frontiers in Physics, 10. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphy.2022.972037 DOI

[6] Dragicevic, A.-Z. (2016). From robustness to resilience: A network Price identity approach. Ecological Complexity, 28, 47-53. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecocom.2016.10.002 DOI

[7] Santonastaso, G.-F., Di Nardo, A., & Greco, R. (2022). Exploring Entropy and Resilience as Surrogate Indices of Water Network Robustness in PDA Approach. EWaS5 International Conference: “Water Security and Safety Management: Emerging Threats or New Challenges? Moving from Therapy and Restoration to Prognosis and Prevention”, 19. https://doi.org/10.3390/environsciproc2022021019 DOI

[8] Curran, R. (2026). Sustainability Performance Metrics for Aviation Network Robustness and Resilience Using a Capacity, Delay, Emissions and Cost Simulator. AIAA AVIATION 2026 Forum. https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2026-4198 DOI

[9] Guan, G., Zhang, J., Wang, Y., & Gong, Y. (2025). Reliability, Robustness, Resilience and Vulnerability of transportation network studies: A bibliometric analysis and Outlook into the Future. . https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-7427512/v1 DOI

[10] Almoghathawi, Y. (2021). Optimal Restoration of Community Structures for Enhancing Interdependent Infrastructure Network Resilience. Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. https://doi.org/10.46254/an11.20210012 DOI