An Effective Community Detection Method Based on Improved Genetic Algorithm

2014 ◽  
Vol 568-570 ◽  
pp. 852-857
Author(s):  
Lu Wang ◽  
Yong Quan Liang ◽  
Qi Jia Tian ◽  
Jie Yang ◽  
Chao Song ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Community Structure ◽  
Community Detection ◽  
Detection Method ◽  
Initial Population ◽  
Crossover Operator ◽  
Improved Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Mutation Process ◽  
Effective Community ◽  
New Community

Detecting community structure from complex networks has triggered considerable attention in several application domains. This paper proposes a new community detection method based on improved genetic algorithm (named CDIGA), which tries to find the best community structure by maximizing the network modularity. String encoding is used to realize genetic representation. Parts of nodes assign their community identifiers to all of their neighbors to ensure the convergence of the algorithm and eliminate unnecessary iterations when initial population is created. Crossover operator and mutation operator are improved too, one-way crossover strategy is introduced to crossover process, the Connect validity of mutation node is ensured in mutation process. We compared it with three other algorithms in computer generated networks and real world networks, Experiment Results show that the improved algorithm is highly effective for discovering community structure.

Detecting communities in networks using a Bayesian nonparametric method

2014 ◽  
Vol 28 (28) ◽  
pp. 1450199
Author(s):  
Shengze Hu ◽  
Zhenwen Wang
Keyword(s):  
Community Structure ◽  
Community Detection ◽  
Real World ◽  
Detection Method ◽  
Generative Models ◽  
Detection Methods ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
Nonparametric Method ◽  
Bayesian Nonparametric ◽  
New Community

In the real world, a large amount of systems can be described by networks where nodes represent entities and edges the interconnections between them. Community structure in networks is one of the interesting properties revealed in the study of networks. Many methods have been developed to extract communities from networks using the generative models which give the probability of generating networks based on some assumption about the communities. However, many generative models require setting the number of communities in the network. The methods based on such models are lack of practicality, because the number of communities is unknown before determining the communities. In this paper, the Bayesian nonparametric method is used to develop a new community detection method. First, a generative model is built to give the probability of generating the network and its communities. Next, the model parameters and the number of communities are calculated by fitting the model to the actual network. Finally, the communities in the network can be determined using the model parameters. In the experiments, we apply the proposed method to the synthetic and real-world networks, comparing with some other community detection methods. The experimental results show that the proposed method is efficient to detect communities in networks.

scholarly journals Large-Scale Complex Network Community Detection Combined with Local Search and Genetic Algorithm

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 3126
Author(s):  
Desheng Lyu ◽  
Bei Wang ◽  
Weizhe Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Particle Swarm Optimization ◽  
Community Structure ◽  
Local Search ◽  
Complex Networks ◽  
Community Detection ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Particle Swarm ◽  
Search Performance ◽  
Swarm Optimization

With the development of network technology and the continuous advancement of society, the combination of various industries and the Internet has produced many large-scale complex networks. A common feature of complex networks is the community structure, which divides the network into clusters with tight internal connections and loose external connections. The community structure reveals the important structure and topological characteristics of the network. The detection of the community structure plays an important role in social network analysis and information recommendation. Therefore, based on the relevant theory of complex networks, this paper introduces several common community detection algorithms, analyzes the principles of particle swarm optimization (PSO) and genetic algorithm and proposes a particle swarm-genetic algorithm based on the hybrid algorithm strategy. According to the test function, the single and the proposed algorithm are tested, respectively. The results show that the algorithm can maintain the good local search performance of the particle swarm optimization algorithm and also utilizes the good global search ability of the genetic algorithm (GA) and has good algorithm performance. Experiments on each community detection algorithm on real network and artificially generated network data sets show that the particle swarm-genetic algorithm has better efficiency in large-scale complex real networks or artificially generated networks.

Study on the Improvement of Genetic Algorithm by Using Vehicle Routing Problem

2013 ◽  
Vol 365-366 ◽  
pp. 194-198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mei Ni Guo
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Optimal Solution ◽  
Mathematic Model ◽  
Simulation Software ◽  
Initial Population ◽  
Planning Problem ◽  
Improved Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Routing Problem ◽  
Search Speed ◽  
Vehicle Path

mprove the existing genetic algorithm, make the vehicle path planning problem solving can be higher quality and faster solution. The mathematic model for study of VRP with genetic algorithms was established. An improved genetic algorithm was proposed, which consist of a new method of initial population and partheno genetic algorithm revolution operation.Exploited Computer Aided Platform and Validated VRP by simulation software. Compared this improved genetic algorithm with the existing genetic algorithm and approximation algorithms through an example, convergence rate Much faster and the Optimal results from 117.0km Reduced to 107.8km,proved that this article improved genetic algorithm can be faster to reach an optimal solution. The results showed that the improved GA can keep the variety of cross and accelerate the search speed.

scholarly journals Evolutionary Algorithms for Community Detection in Continental-Scale High-Voltage Transmission Grids

Symmetry ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 1472 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manuel Guerrero ◽  
Raul Baños ◽  
Consolación Gil ◽  
Francisco G. Montoya ◽  
Alfredo Alcayde
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Evolutionary Algorithms ◽  
Power Systems ◽  
Community Detection ◽  
North American ◽  
Flow Analysis ◽  
Power Grids ◽  
Improved Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Continental Scale ◽  
The North

Symmetry is a key concept in the study of power systems, not only because the admittance and Jacobian matrices used in power flow analysis are symmetrical, but because some previous studies have shown that in some real-world power grids there are complex symmetries. In order to investigate the topological characteristics of power grids, this paper proposes the use of evolutionary algorithms for community detection using modularity density measures on networks representing supergrids in order to discover densely connected structures. Two evolutionary approaches (generational genetic algorithm, GGA+, and modularity and improved genetic algorithm, MIGA) were applied. The results obtained in two large networks representing supergrids (European grid and North American grid) provide insights on both the structure of the supergrid and the topological differences between different regions. Numerical and graphical results show how these evolutionary approaches clearly outperform to the well-known Louvain modularity method. In particular, the average value of modularity obtained by GGA+ in the European grid was 0.815, while an average of 0.827 was reached in the North American grid. These results outperform those obtained by MIGA and Louvain methods (0.801 and 0.766 in the European grid and 0.813 and 0.798 in the North American grid, respectively).

scholarly journals Genetic Algorithm-Based Variable Value Control Method for Solving the Ground Target Attacking Weapon-Target Allocation Problem

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chao Wang ◽  
Guangyuan Fu ◽  
Daqiao Zhang ◽  
Hongqiao Wang ◽  
Jiufen Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Control Method ◽  
Search Space ◽  
Initial Population ◽  
Improved Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Mutation Strategy ◽  
Ground Target ◽  
Value Range ◽  
Target Allocation

Key ground targets and ground target attacking weapon types are complex and diverse; thus, the weapon-target allocation (WTA) problem has long been a great challenge but has not yet been adequately addressed. A timely and reasonable WTA scheme not only helps to seize a fleeting combat opportunity but also optimizes the use of weaponry resources to achieve maximum battlefield benefits at the lowest cost. In this study, we constructed a ground target attacking WTA (GTA-WTA) model and designed a genetic algorithm-based variable value control method to address the issue that some intelligent algorithms are too slow in resolving the problem of GTA-WTA due to the large scale of the problem or are unable to obtain a feasible solution. The proposed method narrows the search space and improves the search efficiency by constraining and controlling the variable value range of the individuals in the initial population and ensures the quality of the solution by improving the mutation strategy to expand the range of variables. The simulation results show that the improved genetic algorithm (GA) can effectively solve the large-scale GTA-WTA problem with good performance.

Research on Vehicle Routing Problem Models and Algorithms of Batteries Logistics Distribution for Electric Vehicle

2013 ◽  
Vol 791-793 ◽  
pp. 1409-1414 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meng Wang ◽  
Kai Liu ◽  
Zhu Long Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Vehicle Routing ◽  
Electric Vehicle ◽  
Vehicle Routing Problem ◽  
Distribution Model ◽  
Initial Population ◽  
Mutation Operator ◽  
Improved Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Routing Problem ◽  
Short Period

The battery quick exchange mode is an effective solution to resolve the battery charging problem of electric vehicle. For the electric vehicle battery distribution network with the battery quick exchange mode, the distribution model and algorithm are researched; the general mathematical model to take delivery of the vehicle routing problem with time window (VRP-SDPTW) is established. By analyzing the relationship between the main variables, structure priority function of the initial population, a new front crossover operator, swap mutation operator and reverse mutation operator are designed, and an improved genetic algorithm solving VRP-SDPTW is constructed. The algorithm could overcome the traditional genetic algorithm premature convergence defects. The example shows that the improved genetic algorithm can be effective in the short period of time to obtain the satisfactory solution of the VRP-SDPTW.

Based on Improved Genetic Algorithm for Task Scheduling of Heterogeneous Multi-Core Processor

2014 ◽  
Vol 1030-1032 ◽  
pp. 1671-1675
Author(s):  
Yue Qiu ◽  
Jing Feng Zang
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Task Scheduling ◽  
Execution Time ◽  
Scheduling Algorithm ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Initial Population ◽  
Improved Genetic Algorithm ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Multi Core Processor ◽  
Better Than

This paper puts forward an improved genetic scheduling algorithm in order to improve the execution efficiency of task scheduling of the heterogeneous multi-core processor system and give full play to its performance. The attribute values and the high value of tasks were introduced to structure the initial population, randomly selected a method with the 50% probability to sort for task of individuals of the population, thus to get high quality initial population and ensured the diversity of the population. The experimental results have shown that the performance of the improved algorithm was better than that of the traditional genetic algorithm and the HEFT algorithm. The execution time of tasks was reduced.

scholarly journals An Improved Genetic Algorithm with Initial Population Strategy for Symmetric TSP

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong Deng ◽  
Yang Liu ◽  
Deyun Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Combinatorial Optimization ◽  
Optimization Problem ◽  
Combinatorial Optimization Problem ◽  
Traveling Salesman ◽  
Average Error ◽  
Initial Population ◽  
Improved Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Population Strategy ◽  
Series Of Experiments

A new initial population strategy has been developed to improve the genetic algorithm for solving the well-known combinatorial optimization problem, traveling salesman problem. Based on thek-means algorithm, we propose a strategy to restructure the traveling route by reconnecting each cluster. The clusters, which randomly disconnect a link to connect its neighbors, have been ranked in advance according to the distance among cluster centers, so that the initial population can be composed of the random traveling routes. This process isk-means initial population strategy. To test the performance of our strategy, a series of experiments on 14 different TSP examples selected from TSPLIB have been carried out. The results show that KIP can decrease best error value of random initial population strategy and greedy initial population strategy with the ratio of approximately between 29.15% and 37.87%, average error value between 25.16% and 34.39% in the same running time.

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