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An integrated computational framework combining graph theory and clustering algorithms effectively identifies and statistically validates conflict hotspots and structural hubs in Papua, enabling proactive, data-driven conflict modeling. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.METHODOLOGICAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To identify central structural nodes within regional conflict networks and statistically validate spatial conflict hotspots using an integrated computational framework.

August 30, 2026Quality & QuantityOpen Access

Identifying conflict hotspots in Papua through integrated graph theory and clustering analysis

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ASAlvian Sroyer IBIshak Semuel Beno HMHenderina Morin

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Computational modeling study uncovers central conflict hubs and distinct regional clusters in Papua, highlighting pathways for data-driven early warning.

Key Points

To identify central structural nodes within regional conflict networks and statistically validate spatial conflict hotspots using an integrated computational framework.
Analyzed incident records from 2018 to 2024 compiled from Human Rights Monitor and Komnas HAM RI, converted into adjacency matrices and spatial coordinates.
Calculated graph centrality metrics (degree and betweenness) and modularity to determine network hubs and community partitions.
Applied unsupervised clustering via K-Means and DBSCAN to classify districts by conflict intensity, validating cluster cohesion using Silhouette Scores.
Documented conflict escalation between 2018 and 2024, characterized by violent clashes increasing from 5 to 20 incidents and displacement cases rising twentyfold.
Identified Yahukimo, Intan Jaya, and Nduga as key network hubs, with Yahukimo serving as both hub and broker (degree centrality = 0.29, betweenness centrality = 0.38) and modularity (Q ≈ 0.42) separating highland from western districts.
Achieved Silhouette Scores exceeding 0.6 for high-intensity clusters, statistically distinguishing persistent conflict hotspots from sporadic outliers.

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Sroyer et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a93efe56c1a8fb52e79be3e https://doi.org/10.1007/s11135-026-03079-0

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August 30, 2026Quality & QuantityOpen Access

Identifying conflict hotspots in Papua through integrated graph theory and clustering analysis

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Authors

ASAlvian Sroyer IBIshak Semuel Beno HMHenderina Morin

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Overview

Computational modeling study uncovers central conflict hubs and distinct regional clusters in Papua, highlighting pathways for data-driven early warning.

Key Points

To identify central structural nodes within regional conflict networks and statistically validate spatial conflict hotspots using an integrated computational framework.
Analyzed incident records from 2018 to 2024 compiled from Human Rights Monitor and Komnas HAM RI, converted into adjacency matrices and spatial coordinates.
Calculated graph centrality metrics (degree and betweenness) and modularity to determine network hubs and community partitions.
Applied unsupervised clustering via K-Means and DBSCAN to classify districts by conflict intensity, validating cluster cohesion using Silhouette Scores.
Documented conflict escalation between 2018 and 2024, characterized by violent clashes increasing from 5 to 20 incidents and displacement cases rising twentyfold.
Identified Yahukimo, Intan Jaya, and Nduga as key network hubs, with Yahukimo serving as both hub and broker (degree centrality = 0.29, betweenness centrality = 0.38) and modularity (Q ≈ 0.42) separating highland from western districts.
Achieved Silhouette Scores exceeding 0.6 for high-intensity clusters, statistically distinguishing persistent conflict hotspots from sporadic outliers.

Cite This Study

Sroyer et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a93efe56c1a8fb52e79be3e https://doi.org/10.1007/s11135-026-03079-0

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