Outputting Results

Create Sub-Network

Clusters can be output as sub or child-networks of the original network by selecting the Create Cluster Network option located on the MCODE menu which appears after clicking the Toolbar’s Options button.

  • Since exploration allows for a cluster size to change, the user can create as many sub-networks of the same cluster as desired.

  • New networks are named by their result number, cluster rank and score (e.g. 1: Cluster 2 (Score: 4.3)).

Export as Text

MCODE results can be exported to a time-stamped text file by selecting the Export Result option located on the MCODE Options menu (see Toolbar section).

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Clusters are summarized in a tab-delimited format consisting of:

  • Cluster: rank

  • Score (Density*#Nodes): cluster score (density multiplied by the number of members)

  • Nodes: number of nodes

  • Edges: number of edges

  • Node IDs: cluster member IDs (comma-delimited)

The parameters used in scoring and finding the exported result are included in the file as well for future reference:

  • Network Scoring:

    • Include Loops

    • Degree Cutoff

    • K-Core

  • Cluster Finding:

    • Node Score Cutoff

    • Haircut

    • Fluff

    • K-Core

    • Max. Depth from Seed