Persistence of Hierarchical Structure Under Random Seeding
Abstract
We test the persistence of hierarchical heavy-tailed structure under randomized seeding. All system parameters and acceptance criteria are held fixed, and only the random seed is varied across independent realizations. Using an unchanged multi-metric gate, we find that a substantial fraction of runs satisfy the acceptance criteria, indicating that the regime is not a single-seed artifact but a structurally stable phase of the system. Across 100 independent seeds, approximately 51% satisfy all structural criteria.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Complex Network Analysis Techniques
Complex Systems and Dynamics
Complex Systems and Time Series Analysis
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 9 February 2026
- Document type
- Preprint