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How is 'trending factor' (TF) calculated?

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The 'trending factor' of a tag on this site is calculated as recency score (RS) multiplied by recent frequent usage (RFU).

As such, trending factor indicates which emerging terms are discussed most intensely in articles within Ariadne.

Note: 'bands of recency' charts provide more statistics on time-bands associated with a specific term. You can find 'bands of recency' statistics by following chart links  in overviews of keywords, organisations, and projects.

Screenshot: Top ten tags by trending factor (tf)

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