A Novel Distribution-Free Model for Community Detection in Overlapping Bipartite Weighted Networks

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The Bipartite Mixed Membership Distribution-Free (BiMMDF) model allows for community detection in overlapping bipartite weighted networks where the edge weights can follow any distribution.

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The content introduces a novel model called the Bipartite Mixed Membership Distribution-Free (BiMMDF) model for community detection in overlapping bipartite weighted networks.
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BiMMDF allows the adjacency matrix elements to follow any distribution as long as the expectation matrix has a block structure related to node membership.
BiMMDF can model overlapping bipartite signed networks and is an extension of previous models like the mixed membership stochastic blockmodels.
An efficient spectral algorithm with theoretical guarantees is proposed to fit the BiMMDF model.
The separation conditions for BiMMDF are derived for different distributions, showing the differences in requirements.
The model is also extended to handle missing edges in sparse networks.
Extensive experiments on synthetic and real-world networks demonstrate the advantages of the BiMMDF model.

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Bipartite mixed membership distribution-free model. A novel model for community detection in overlapping bipartite weighted networks

by Huan Qing,Ji... kl. arxiv.org 04-08-2024

https://arxiv.org/pdf/2211.00912.pdf

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How can the BiMMDF model be extended to handle dynamic bipartite networks

To extend the BiMMDF model to handle dynamic bipartite networks, we can introduce a time component to the model. This can be achieved by incorporating temporal information into the adjacency matrix, where the entries now represent the interactions between nodes at different time points. The community memberships of nodes can evolve over time, allowing for the detection of dynamic communities in bipartite networks. Additionally, the spectral algorithm used for fitting the model can be adapted to consider the temporal aspect, updating the community memberships based on the evolving network structure.

What are the limitations of the pure node assumption required by the BiMMDF model

The pure node assumption required by the BiMMDF model has certain limitations that need to be considered. One limitation is that it assumes the existence of at least one pure node in each community, which may not always hold true in real-world networks where nodes can have mixed memberships. This assumption can lead to challenges in cases where nodes do not neatly fit into distinct communities or have overlapping memberships. In such scenarios, the model may struggle to accurately capture the complex community structure of the network.

Can the BiMMDF model be adapted to incorporate side information about the nodes or edges

The BiMMDF model can be adapted to incorporate side information about the nodes or edges by extending the model to include additional features or attributes associated with the nodes or edges. These side information features can provide valuable context that enhances the community detection process in bipartite networks. By integrating side information, such as node attributes or edge weights, into the model, it becomes possible to leverage this extra information to improve the accuracy of community detection and better capture the underlying structure of the network. This adaptation allows for a more comprehensive analysis of bipartite networks by considering not only the network structure but also the additional characteristics of the nodes and edges.