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New VEM framework improves node popularity model accuracy

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Researchers have developed a new variational expectation-maximization (VEM) framework for the Two-Way Node Popularity Model (TNPM). This method offers a computationally efficient and theoretically sound approach to estimating node popularity in networks, which is crucial for understanding connectivity patterns. The new VEM framework demonstrates superior estimation accuracy compared to existing algorithms like the Two-Stage Divided Cosine (TSDC) method, as shown through extensive simulations and real-world network evaluations. AI

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  1. arXiv stat.ML TIER_1 English(EN) · Jony Karki, Dongzhou Huang, Yunpeng Zhao ·

    Variational Estimators for Node Popularity Models

    arXiv:2511.17783v2 Announce Type: replace Abstract: Node popularity is recognized as a key factor in modeling real-world networks, capturing heterogeneity in connectivity across communities. This concept is equally important in bipartite networks, where nodes in different partiti…

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