Ranking dynamics and volatility

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Highlights：

• The term ‘ranking dynamics' referring to changes in position over time is defined.

• A general index to describe this phenomenon is stated.

• Ranking dynamics measures in the case of entrants, leavers and ties are presented.

• The notion of volatility of elements in rankings is introduced.

摘要

•The term ‘ranking dynamics' referring to changes in position over time is defined.•A general index to describe this phenomenon is stated.•Ranking dynamics measures in the case of entrants, leavers and ties are presented.•The notion of volatility of elements in rankings is introduced.

论文关键词：Ranking dynamics,Ranking volatility,Stability,Competitiveness,Ties,Entrants,Leavers

论文评审过程：Received 11 October 2017, Revised 12 March 2018, Accepted 27 April 2018, Available online 15 June 2018, Version of Record 15 June 2018.

论文官网地址：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joi.2018.04.005