Phil the Gaps: Unraveling the Hidden Threads of the Philippines’ 2022 Trade Network

Introduction

Diving into Network Science, my latest academic pursuit, a familiar sensation was rekindled. Recalling a project from three terms ago — a project I’d vowed to revisit —, I found myself drawn back to the Bureau of Customs’ trade data from 2015 to 2022. That itch, the compulsion to delve deeper and try a different method in uncovering insights into the Philippines’ trade patterns, was back. My interest in using novel techniques to uncover patterns, reminiscent …

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