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2024, Vol. 6, Issue 2, Part A

Optimizing text clustering: A methodological approach for determining the optimal number of clusters


Author(s): Oussama Chabih, Sara Sbai, Mohammed Reda Chbihi Louhdi and Hicham Behja

Abstract: Developing a method to determine the optimal number of clusters is a crucial endeavor, particularly in the domain of text clustering where the sheer volume of variations poses significant challenges. Recognizing this, our study is specifically tailored to address this challenge within the realm of unsupervised text analysis. We put forth an innovative approach that marries the K-means algorithm with Bregman distance, meticulously crafted to accommodate the idiosyncrasies inherent in textual data. Our iterative methodology is designed with a dual purpose: to mitigate the adverse effects of noise and to ensure the stability of the clusters formed, all underpinned by the sophisticated metric of Kullback-Leibler divergence. Through rigorous experimentation, we validated the efficacy of our method in effectively segmenting texts into coherent clusters. Notably, our approach outperformed an initial categorization, providing a more nuanced and representative depiction of the diverse array of topics present within the corpus. In essence, our study offers a promising avenue to enhance unsupervised text analysis, heralding potential advancements and avenues for further exploration in this dynamic field.

DOI: 10.33545/26633582.2024.v6.i2a.121

Pages: 33-40 | Views: 1024 | Downloads: 464

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How to cite this article:
Oussama Chabih, Sara Sbai, Mohammed Reda Chbihi Louhdi, Hicham Behja. Optimizing text clustering: A methodological approach for determining the optimal number of clusters. Int J Eng Comput Sci 2024;6(2):33-40. DOI: 10.33545/26633582.2024.v6.i2a.121
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