A New Multi-objective Evolution Model for Community Detection in Multi-layer Networks

Xuejiao Chen, Xianghua Li, Yue Deng, Siqi Chen, Chao Gao

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Abstract

In reality, many complex network systems can be abstracted to community detection in multi-layer networks, such as social relationships networks across multiple platforms. The composite community structure in multi-layer networks should be able to comprehensively reflect and describe the community structure of all layers. At present, most community detection algorithms mainly focus on the single layer networks, while those in multi-layer networks are still at the initial stage. In order to detect community structures in multi-layer networks, a new multi-objective evolution model is proposed in this paper. This model introduces the concept of modularity in different decision domains and the method of local search to iteratively optimize each layer of a network. Taking NSGA-II as the benchmark algorithm, the proposed multi-objective evolution model is applied to optimize the genetic operation and optimal solution selection strategies. The new algorithm is denoted as MulNSGA-II. The MulNSGA-II algorithm adopts the locus-based representation strategy, and integrates the genetic operation and local search. In addition, different optimal solution selection strategies are used to determine the optimal composite community structure. Experiments are carried out in real and synthetic networks, and results demonstrate the performance and effectiveness of the proposed model in multi-layer networks.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationKnowledge Science, Engineering and Management - 12th International Conference, KSEM 2019, Proceedings
EditorsChristos Douligeris, Dimitris Apostolou, Dimitris Karagiannis
PublisherSpringer
Pages197-208
Number of pages12
ISBN (Print)9783030295509
DOIs
StatePublished - 2019
Externally publishedYes
Event12th International Conference on Knowledge Science, Engineering and Management, KSEM 2019 - Athens, Greece
Duration: 28 Aug 201930 Aug 2019

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
Volume11775 LNAI
ISSN (Print)0302-9743
ISSN (Electronic)1611-3349

Conference

Conference12th International Conference on Knowledge Science, Engineering and Management, KSEM 2019
Country/TerritoryGreece
CityAthens
Period28/08/1930/08/19

Keywords

  • Community detection
  • Evolutionary algorithm
  • Multi-layer networks
  • Multi-objective optimization

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