Scalable Algorithm for Finding Balanced Subgraphs with Tolerance in Signed Networks

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Main Authors: Chen, Jingbang, Mang, Qiuyang, Zhou, Hangrui, Peng, Richard, Gao, Yu, Ma, Chenhao
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author Chen, Jingbang
Mang, Qiuyang
Zhou, Hangrui
Peng, Richard
Gao, Yu
Ma, Chenhao
author_facet Chen, Jingbang
Mang, Qiuyang
Zhou, Hangrui
Peng, Richard
Gao, Yu
Ma, Chenhao
contents Signed networks, characterized by edges labeled as either positive or negative, offer nuanced insights into interaction dynamics beyond the capabilities of unsigned graphs. Central to this is the task of identifying the maximum balanced subgraph, crucial for applications like polarized community detection in social networks and portfolio analysis in finance. Traditional models, however, are limited by an assumption of perfect partitioning, which fails to mirror the complexities of real-world data. Addressing this gap, we introduce an innovative generalized balanced subgraph model that incorporates tolerance for irregularities. Our proposed region-based heuristic algorithm, tailored for this NP-hard problem, strikes a balance between low time complexity and high-quality outcomes. Comparative experiments validate its superior performance against leading solutions, delivering enhanced effectiveness (notably larger subgraph sizes) and efficiency (achieving up to 100x speedup) in both traditional and generalized contexts.
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spellingShingle Scalable Algorithm for Finding Balanced Subgraphs with Tolerance in Signed Networks
Chen, Jingbang
Mang, Qiuyang
Zhou, Hangrui
Peng, Richard
Gao, Yu
Ma, Chenhao
Social and Information Networks
Data Structures and Algorithms
Signed networks, characterized by edges labeled as either positive or negative, offer nuanced insights into interaction dynamics beyond the capabilities of unsigned graphs. Central to this is the task of identifying the maximum balanced subgraph, crucial for applications like polarized community detection in social networks and portfolio analysis in finance. Traditional models, however, are limited by an assumption of perfect partitioning, which fails to mirror the complexities of real-world data. Addressing this gap, we introduce an innovative generalized balanced subgraph model that incorporates tolerance for irregularities. Our proposed region-based heuristic algorithm, tailored for this NP-hard problem, strikes a balance between low time complexity and high-quality outcomes. Comparative experiments validate its superior performance against leading solutions, delivering enhanced effectiveness (notably larger subgraph sizes) and efficiency (achieving up to 100x speedup) in both traditional and generalized contexts.
title Scalable Algorithm for Finding Balanced Subgraphs with Tolerance in Signed Networks
topic Social and Information Networks
Data Structures and Algorithms
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2402.05006