Community detection from fuzzy and higher-order perspectives

Abstract

Our ability to observe the mesoscale topology of complex networks through community detection has significantly advanced in the past decades. This progress has opened up new frontiers in discovering more sophisticated and meaningful community structures that possess fuzzy and higher-order characteristics. This review provides an overview of two emerging research directions, which are fuzzy and higher-order community detection. It includes related concepts and practical scenarios, mathematical descriptions and latest advancements, as well as current challenges and future directions. Therefore, it will facilitate researchers in swiftly grasping the two emerging fields, offering valuable insights for future development of community detection studies.