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    We introduce the Graduated Nonconvexity and Concavity Procedure (GNCCP) for combinatorial optimization. This novel framework simplifies solving complex problems like partial graph matching and Quadratic Assignment Problem (QAP).

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    • Main Results:

    • GNCCP provides an effective framework for approximately solving combinatorial optimization problems on partial permutation matrices.
    • The method was successfully applied to partial graph matching and the Quadratic Assignment Problem (QAP).
    • GNCCP demonstrated state-of-the-art performance and ease of use in practical applications.

    Conclusions:

    • GNCCP offers a significant advancement in solving complex combinatorial optimization problems.
    • Its simplified gradient-based approach makes it highly practical and broadly applicable.
    • The framework achieves competitive performance on challenging NP-hard problems.