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We introduce "closed" benchmarks for evaluating community detection algorithms in complex networks. This new method allows for precise monitoring and comparison of algorithms, establishing a general standard for the field.

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Area of Science:

  • Network science
  • Computational complexity
  • Data analysis

Background:

  • Characterizing community structure in complex networks is crucial across scientific disciplines.
  • Existing algorithms lack a standardized benchmark for performance evaluation.
  • Current methods for testing algorithms rely on synthetic benchmarks that are not fully comprehensive.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel type of benchmark, termed "closed" benchmarks, for evaluating community detection algorithms.
  • To provide a standardized and comprehensive method for comparing the performance of diverse community detection algorithms.
  • To enable precise monitoring of community structure transformation and algorithm performance.

Main Methods:

  • Developed "closed" benchmarks by progressively converting networks with known community structures into new networks with known structures.
  • Utilized the variation of information metric to predict optimal partition quality during the benchmark process.
  • Applied the benchmarks to heterogeneous network structures, including random networks.

Main Results:

  • The "closed" benchmark approach allows for monitoring community structure evolution within networks.
  • Optimal performance of the variation of information can be predicted at any stage of the benchmark process.
  • This method facilitates the selection of the best partition from various algorithms.

Conclusions:

  • "Closed" benchmarks offer a general standard for comparing community detection algorithms.
  • The proposed benchmarks enable extensive studies and comparisons across diverse network structures.
  • This approach addresses the need for a comprehensive and reliable method for evaluating network community detection.