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New Technology of Library and Information Service  2014, Vol. 30 Issue (9): 33-43    DOI: 10.11925/infotech.1003-3513.2014.09.05
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Research on Non-uniform Node Clustered Graph Layout Algorithm for Visualization Based on Force Directed Model
Zeng Xinhong1,2, Cai Qinghe2, Huang Huajun1, Lin Weiming1
1. Shenzhen University Library, Shenzhen 518060, China;
2. College of Computer and Software, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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Abstract  

[Objective] This paper presents a non-uniform node clustered graph layout algorithm in order to realize intuitive, lively and beautiful information visualization. [Methods] After insight into the relationship between forcedirected algorithm and information visualization, the paper puts forward this algorithm based on force-directed model with the help of cluster and non-uniform node concepts, using charge theory as a breakthrough. The algorithm employs the hierarchical layout ideas, and every layout unit is produced independently by similar but different layout strategies. [Results] A visualization prototype system for the NKOS is implemented with it, and can be widely applied to visualizing the instances of concept class in the NKOS (especially the Chinese NKOS). [Limitations] The result of the proposed algorithm convergence conditions is not significant, so that in the process of layout, there is redundant node vibrating. Temperature and other related concepts of neural computation can be introduced to solve it in the future. [Conclusions] The paper finds a way to transfer a graph structure with semantic information into a tree structure, and based on the cluster concept, using the force directed algorithms to solve its layout problems. This algorithm can deal with the visualization for instances of concepts in Chinese NKOS, such as OntoThesaurus, and the drawing community can solve other similar problems by using it as a reference.

Key wordsInformation visualization      Force-directed algorithm      Non-uniform node      Cluster layout      OntoThesaurus      NKOS     
Received: 10 April 2014      Published: 20 October 2014
:  TP391.41  
  G254.29  

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Zeng Xinhong, Cai Qinghe, Huang Huajun, Lin Weiming. Research on Non-uniform Node Clustered Graph Layout Algorithm for Visualization Based on Force Directed Model. New Technology of Library and Information Service, 2014, 30(9): 33-43.

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