Table 1 Details of the algorithms used in this study. A description of the strategies implemented by the algorithms and the corresponding references are indicated

From: Exploring the limits of community detection strategies in complex networks

Name of the Algorithm

Strategy used by the algorithm

References

Blondel

Multilevel modularity maximization

34

CNM

Greedy modularity maximization

28

CPM

Multiresolution Potts model

25

DM

Spectral analysis + modularity maximization

35

EO

Modularity maximization

36

HAC

Maximum Likelihood

37

Infomap

Information compression

20

LPA

Label propagation

22

MCL

Simulated flow

23

MSG + VM

Greedy modularity maximization + refinement

27

RB

Multiresolution Potts model

21

RN

Multiresolution Potts model

24

RNSC

Neighborhood tabu search

30

SAVI

Optimal prediction for random walks

26

SCluster

Consensus Hierarchical Clustering + Surprise maximization

29

UVCluster

Consensus Hierarchical Clustering + Surprise maximization

29, 31

Walktrap

Random walks + modularity maximization

38