Opinion dynamics in social networks under competition: the role of influencing factors in consensus-reaching.

The rapid development of information technology and social media has provided easy access to the vast data on individual preferences and social interactions. Despite a series of problems, such as privacy disclosure and data sensitivity, it cannot be denied that this access also provides beneficial opportunities and convenience for campaigns involving opinion control (e.g.

What Is the Amount of China's Building Floor Space from 1996 to 2014?

The amount of building floor space (BFS) plays a key role in the energy and material demand prediction. Unfortunately, BFS estimation has faced the challenge of ineffective and inadequate approaches, and thus reliable data concerning China's BFS is unavailable. This study proposes a new estimation method for China's BFS and then estimates historical BFS by type in China from 1996 to 2014.