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This study introduces an improved spectral clustering algorithm that enhances similarity matrix construction and clustering stability. The new method offers more reliable results for data clustering and image segmentation tasks.

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Area of Science:

Computer Science
Machine Learning
Data Mining

Background:

Traditional spectral clustering faces challenges with scale parameter selection in Gaussian kernels and result instability due to K-means initialization.
These limitations affect the accuracy and reproducibility of clustering outcomes in various applications.

Purpose of the Study:

To address the limitations of traditional spectral clustering algorithms.
To propose an improved spectral clustering method with adaptive scale parameter selection and stable clustering.
To enhance performance in data clustering and image segmentation.

Main Methods:

Developed an improved Gaussian kernel function using nearest neighbor distance information for adaptive scale parameter selection.
Integrated a beetle antennae search algorithm with a damping factor for the clustering stage to ensure result stability.
Evaluated the algorithm on artificial, UCI, and BSDS500 image datasets.

Main Results:

The improved spectral clustering algorithm demonstrated superior performance compared to existing methods.
Adaptive scale parameter selection improved the similarity matrix construction.
The beetle antennae search algorithm enhanced clustering stability and accuracy.

Conclusions:

The proposed spectral clustering algorithm effectively overcomes the limitations of traditional methods.
The adaptive kernel function and beetle antennae search algorithm lead to more robust and accurate clustering.
The algorithm shows significant potential for applications like image segmentation.