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Existing methods predominantly rely on single indicators such as degree, H-index, or k-shell, inherently limiting their ability to capture a node\u2019s true influence. Recent hybrid centrality approaches attempt to address this by combining multiple local and global attributes; however, they typically integrate features through simple weighting or superposition, failing to characterize the intrinsic synergy among structural properties. Furthermore, they often quantify neighbor contributions too coarsely, overlook the regulatory role of edge strength, and some suffer from high computational complexity, limiting scalability. To overcome these deficiencies, we propose WKDH, a novel influential node identification method based on multi-attribute neighbor contributions. WKDH fuses local structural attributes (degree and H-index) with global structural attributes (k-shell) via a multiplicative weighted synergy model, simultaneously capturing local connection \u201cquantity,\u201d local connection \u201cquality,\u201d and global core-layer position. By transforming neighbors\u2019 comprehensive characteristics into regulated contribution degrees, WKDH mitigates excessive self-attribute interference and accurately reflects the actual propagation potential of edges. Notably, the method achieves linear computational complexity of O(m). Experimental results on nine real-world and six artificial networks demonstrate that WKDH outperforms nine established indicators in terms of node influence ranking, identification of high-influence nodes, and measuring propagation capability. 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