where |⋯| and 〈⋯〉 denote the absolute values and time averages, respectively. In single networks, the first 50 s of the simulation are neglected, and the time average is obtained for the remaining 200 s. In the case of NoNs, the first 50 s after the coupling (250–300 s) are neglected, and the time average is obtained for the remaining 200 s (300–500 s). As discussed later, the time constants of transient phases are mostly in the order of seconds after which the order parameters of networks saturate. Hence the “burn-in” period of 50 s is sufficient to equilibrate the networks.
