Network dynamics in public health advisory systems: A comparative analysis of scientific advice for COVIDâ€19 in Belgium, Quebec, Sweden, and Switzerland

Abstract This study presents a dualâ€method approach to systematically analyze public health advisory networks during the COVIDâ€19 pandemic across four jurisdictions: Belgium, Quebec, Sweden, and Switzerland. Using network analysis inspired by egocentric analysis and a subsystems approach adapted to public health, the research investigates network structures and their openness to new actors and ideas. The findings reveal significant variations in network configurations, with differences in density, centralization, and the role of central actors. The study also uncovers a relation between netw... Mehr ...