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CLG: A Multi-Feature Node Influence Ranking Framework for Software Networks

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Yu, Lu
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Hao Wu
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Chen, Long
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Ren, Rong
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He, Haitao
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Zhang, Bing *
DOI:10.1142/s0218194026500257delete
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Abstract

Abstract

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Measuring node influence in software networks is critical for identifying key functional components. However, existing methods rely on limited structural features and lack robust validation. We propose a novel node ranking approach (CLG) that integrates structural hole theory to capture network Constraint, defect aggregation and propagation analysis to represent Local fault impact, and length-penalized shortest path centrality to assess Global information dissemination. Validation employs a dual framework: Ranking capability metrics (distinctness, monotonicity) assess node discrimination and ranking consistency; Correctness verification combines SIR epidemic simulations with ground-truth correlation analyses. Experiments on five open-source software networks show our method consistently outperforms 14 baseline approaches across key metrics.
Keywords:
Software network
influential node
ranking method
SIR model

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International Journal of Software Engineering and Knowledge Engineering
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yanshan university
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