Graph structure estimation neural network-based service classification

Abstract

Purpose

With the introduction of graph structure learning into service classification, more accurate graph structures can significantly improve the precision of service classification. However, existing graph structure learning methods tend to rely on a single information source when attempting to eliminate noise in the original graph structure and lack consideration for the graph generation mechanism. To address this problem, this paper aims to propose a graph structure estimation neural network-based service classification (GSESC) model.

Design/methodology/approach

First, this method uses the local smoothing properties of graph convolutional networks (GCN) and combines them with the stochastic block model to serve as the graph generation mechanism. Next, it constructs a series of observation sets reflecting the intrinsic structure of the service from different perspectives to minimize biases introduced by a single information source. Subsequently, it integrates the observation model with the structural model to calculate the posterior distribution of the graph structure. Finally, it jointly optimizes GCN and the graph estimation process to obtain the optimal graph.

Findings

The authors conducted a series of experiments on the API data set and compared it with six baseline methods. The experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness of the GSESC model in service classification.

Originality/value

This paper argues that the data set used for service classification exhibits a strong community structure. In response to this, the paper innovatively applies a graph-based learning model that considers the underlying generation mechanism of the graph to the field of service classification and achieves good results.

Citation

Li, Y., Xie, Z., Cao, B. and Lou, H. (2024), "Graph structure estimation neural network-based service classification", International Journal of Web Information Systems, Vol. 20 No. 4, pp. 436-451. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJWIS-03-2024-0087