Submodular functions have many applications. Matchings have many applications. The bitext word alignment problem can be modeled as the problem of maximizing a nonnegative, monotone, submodular function constrained to matchings in a complete bipartite graph where each vertex corresponds to a word in the two input senten…
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A polynomial time iterative algorithm for matching Gaussian matrices with non-vanishing correlationcs.DS
Polynomial time algorithm matches correlated Gaussian matrices without vanishing correlation.
problem Matching vertices in two correlated Erdős-Rényi graphs.
method Iterative matching algorithm for correlated Gaussian Wigner matrices.
result First polynomial time algorithm for graph matching with arbitrarily small constant correlation.
NeuroMatch efficiently matches subgraphs in large graphs using neural networks.
problem Determining the presence and location of a query graph in a large target graph.
method NeuroMatch decomposes graphs into subgraphs, embeds them using graph neural networks, and matches them directly in the embedding space.
result NeuroMatch is 100x faster and 18% more accurate than existing methods.
Seeded Graph Matchingstat.ML
Given two graphs, the graph matching problem is to align the two vertex sets so as to minimize the number of adjacency disagreements between the two graphs. The seeded graph matching problem is the graph matching problem when we are first given a partial alignment that we are tasked with completing. In this paper, we m…
New deep learning model for matching sets of items, preserving exchangeability.
problem Matching two different sets of items while preserving exchangeability.
method Exchangeable deep neural networks architecture and efficient training framework.
result Significant improvements in fashion set recommendation and group re-identification.
The paper explores a new method for landmark matching using sub-Riemannian geometry and neural networks.
problem Finding a time-dependent vector field to warp points from an initial set to a target set.
method Sub-Riemannian geometry and residual neural networks.
result Demonstrates the importance of regularization in landmark matching.
Graphs provide an efficient tool for object representation in various computer vision applications. Once graph-based representations are constructed, an important question is how to compare graphs. This problem is often formulated as a graph matching problem where one seeks a mapping between vertices of two graphs whic…
Algorithm uses RBM to solve matching problems on weighted graphs.
problem Perfect matching problem on bipartite weighted graphs.
method Iterative RBM algorithm to maximize energy function and assignment.
result Algorithm successfully solves real-world matching problems.
Paper tackles distribution matching by partially matching distributions, achieving robust results.
problem Robustly aligning two probability distributions.
method Developed a partial Wasserstein adversarial network (PWAN) to efficiently approximate the partial Wasserstein-1 (PW) discrepancy.
result The PWAN effectively produces highly robust matching results, outperforming state-of-the-art methods.
This paper explores combinatorial optimization for problems of max-weight graph matching on multi-partite graphs, which arise in integrating multiple data sources. Entity resolution-the data integration problem of performing noisy joins on structured data-typically proceeds by first hashing each record into zero or mor…
Network learns graph matching directly from edge affinity matrices.
problem Graph matching optimization based on edge-to-edge affinity matrices.
method Embedding network for vertex classification, Sinkhorn normalization, cross-entropy loss, matching-aware constraints, dummy nodes.
result Competitive performance on synthetic and real-world graphs, faster than state-of-the-art.
We aim to create the highest possible quality of treatment-control matches for categorical data in the potential outcomes framework. Matching methods are heavily used in the social sciences due to their interpretability, but most matching methods do not pass basic sanity checks: they fail when irrelevant variables are …
Neural execution solves complex graph problems like bipartite matching.
problem Solving complex graph algorithms like maximum bipartite matching.
method Reduces bipartite matching to a flow problem and uses Ford-Fulkerson for maximum flow.
result Neural network achieves optimal matching almost 100% of the time.
MREC efficiently matches and aligns point clouds, useful for single cell molecular data.
problem Comparing and aligning large datasets across various domains.
method Recursive decomposition algorithm for matching data sets, optimizing over partitioning and matching algorithms.
result Demonstrates flexibility and power in applying MREC to single cell molecular data alignment problems.
Unified approach to graph matching using Hilbert spaces and entropy-regularized Frank-Wolfe algorithm.
problem Graph matching problems in computer vision, pattern recognition, and bioinformatics.
method Unified view of Koopmans-Beckmann's QAP and Lawler's QAP, introducing new rules for array operations in Hilbert spaces. Entropy-regularized Frank-Wolfe (EnFW) algorithm for QAP optimization.
result Our approach significantly outperforms state-of-the-art in matching accuracy and scalability.
Partial Label Learning (PLL) aims to learn from the data where each training example is associated with a set of candidate labels, among which only one is correct. The key to deal with such problem is to disambiguate the candidate label sets and obtain the correct assignments between instances and their candidate label…
How not to Stitch Representations to Measure Similarity: Task Loss Matching versus Direct Matchingcs.LG
Task loss matching misrepresents similarity between neural network layers.
problem Measuring similarity between neural network layers using task loss matching.
method Task loss matching vs. direct matching; comparison with CCA and CKA.
result Direct matching provides a better similarity index than task loss matching.
Proposes a dynamic matching algorithm for two-sided online markets.
problem Dynamic preferences in two-sided online matching platforms.
method Dynamic Matching Bandit Algorithm with statistical preference ranking estimation.
result Agent-optimal stable matching result with logarithmic regret bound.
Paper speeds up topological signal identification and cycle matching.
problem Efficiently identifying and matching topological signals across datasets.
method Cohomological approach to persistent homology computation.
result Significantly faster performance on large-scale datasets.
Bayesian method improves dictionary learning for complex problems.
problem Efficiently identifying relevant dictionary entries for complex inverse problems.
method Bayesian group sparsity coding and deflation steps to compress and identify relevant subdictionaries.
result Significant computational complexity reduction and improved glitch detection in LIGO experiment.
Paper proposes a new method for population-wise matching of sulcal graphs.
problem Challenges in matching cortical fold variations across individuals.
method Population-wise multi-graph matching of sulcal graphs.
result Effectiveness of multi-graph matching in obtaining consistent labeling of sulcal basins.
GOAT improves graph matching speed and accuracy using optimal transport.
problem Efficiently matching large graphs in various applications.
method Replaces linear assignment with optimal transport methods.
result GOAT provides improvements in speed and accuracy.
Paper learns data-driven organ matching rules from observational data.
problem Tackles organ transplantation compatibility using observational data.
method Representation learning to cluster donors and apply recipient transformations.
result Model outperforms human experts in predicting transplant outcomes.
Efficient algorithm for matching graphs with community structure.
problem Graph matching between correlated stochastic block models with constant correlation.
method Partition trees rooted from each vertex, comparing edge statistics to different communities.
result First low-order polynomial-time algorithm achieving exact matching with high probability in dense graphs.
Graph matching is a challenging problem with very important applications in a wide range of fields, from image and video analysis to biological and biomedical problems. We propose a robust graph matching algorithm inspired in sparsity-related techniques. We cast the problem, resembling group or collaborative sparsity f…
Algorithm discovers edges between pairs of nodes with limited queries.
problem Discovering good matches between pairs of entities with limited queries.
method Pair-matching problem as a multi-armed bandit with constraints, focusing on Stochastic Block Model.
result Sublinear regret achievable in Stochastic Block Model with two communities, with phase transition related to community detection.
The problem of finding the vertex correspondence between two noisy graphs with different number of vertices where the smaller graph is still large has many applications in social networks, neuroscience, and computer vision. We propose a solution to this problem via a graph matching matched filter: centering and padding…
Neural score matching improves high-dimensional causal inference by using neural networks for balancing scores.
problem Impracticality of traditional matching methods in high-dimensional datasets due to the curse of dimensionality.
method Develops neural networks to create non-trivial, multivariate balancing scores for high-dimensional causal inference.
result Neural score matching outperforms other methods in treatment effect estimation and reducing imbalance on high-dimensional datasets.
New method extracts joint and individual signals from multi-view data.
problem Extract joint and individual signals from multi-view data.
method Double-matched matrix decomposition with optimization and iterative algorithm.
result Superior signal estimation performance compared to single-matching methods.
Algorithm solves two-sided matching markets with unknown preferences and constraints.
problem Two-sided online matching markets with complementary preferences and quota constraints.
method Formulated as a bandit learning problem, proposed MMTS algorithm combining Thompson Sampling and double matching.
result MMTS achieves stability and linear Bayesian regret with respect to quota and time horizon.
FSBM improves matching efficiency with minimal supervision.
problem Scalability vs. minimal supervision in matching frameworks.
method FSBM uses a small portion of pre-aligned pairs as state feedback to guide non-coupled samples.
result FSBM accelerates training and enhances generalization.
Greedy algorithm performs well in online matching despite non-i.i.d. connections.
problem Online matching in sparse random graphs with fixed degree distributions.
method Approximating stochastic processes with partial differential equations.
result GREEDY algorithm can outperform RANKING in certain configurations.
SIGMA model improves graph matching across various applications.
problem Graph matching problem in different domains.
method Stochastic Iterative Graph Matching (SIGMA) model with multi-step refinement and dummy nodes.
result SIGMA produces significantly improved graph matching results compared to state-of-the-art models.
Graph Matching Networks learn graph similarity using GNN embeddings.
problem Learning similarity between graph structured objects.
method Graph Matching Network model using cross-graph attention mechanism.
result Models outperform baseline systems in function similarity search.
New model for shape graph registration with partial matching constraints.
problem Shape graph registration with topological inconsistencies and partial matching.
method Higher order invariant Sobolev metrics, varifolds, inexact variational formulation, SFISTA algorithm.
result Existence of minimizers for variational problem with TV regularization.
The matching of multiple objects (e.g. shapes or images) is a fundamental problem in vision and graphics. In order to robustly handle ambiguities, noise and repetitive patterns in challenging real-world settings, it is essential to take geometric consistency between points into account. Computationally, the multi-match…
The paper analyzes set-to-set matching with neural networks, focusing on theoretical generalization.
problem Theoretical analysis of set-to-set matching with neural networks.
method Generalization error analysis of set-to-set matching with neural networks.
result Theoretical insights into the behavior of set-to-set matching models.
In general, recommendation can be viewed as a matching problem, i.e., match proper items for proper users. However, due to the huge semantic gap between users and items, it's almost impossible to directly match users and items in their initial representation spaces. To solve this problem, many methods have been studied…
Study dynamic matching in heterogeneous networks using ODE model.
problem Dynamic matching in heterogeneous networks with compatibility restrictions.
method Introduced an ODE model to evaluate matching algorithms.
result Demonstrated trade-off between quick matching and optimal matching.
Improved graph matching using covariates for network data integration.
problem Matching networks without unique identifiers.
method Two novel covariate-assisted seeded graph matching methods.
result Improved alignment accuracy through covariate information.
Proposes a non-adversarial method for distribution matching.
problem Stability and optimization challenges in adversarial matching methods.
method Non-adversarial VAE-based matching method with alignment upper bounds.
result Demonstrates applicability of non-adversarial matching methods without modifying original architectures.
GLIMPS tackles abundant outlier detection in matched subspace detection.
problem Detecting matched subspaces in high-dimensional data with a high proportion of outliers.
method Two-stage approach combining greedy algorithm and mixed integer programming.
result GLIMPS can tolerate over 80% outliers, significantly outperforming state-of-the-art methods.
Method matches noisy remote sensing images robustly.
problem Matching noisy remote sensing images.
method Combining attention mechanism with feature enhancement.
result More efficient and accurate matches achieved.
Normal distributions ensure asymptotic variance reduction in moment matching Monte Carlo.
problem Asymptotic variance reduction in general integration problems.
method Characterization of conditions for asymptotic variance reduction using normal distributions.
result Asymptotic variance reduction is guaranteed for normal distributions in moment matching Monte Carlo.
This study analyzes the quadratic Wasserstein metric's effects on inverse data matching.
problem Analyzing the quadratic Wasserstein metric's impact on inverse data matching.
method Characterizes and numerically analyzes the smoothing effect and convexity improvement of distance.
result The distance improves convexity and reduces resolution for reconstructed objects at a given noise level.
Improved score matching methods for estimating score functions and Hessians without high dimensionality.
problem Estimating score functions and Hessians efficiently in high-dimensional data.
method Implicit score matching and denoising score matching, leveraging Gagliardo-Nirenberg inequalities.
result Achieves convergence rates similar to denoising score matching and estimates Hessians without dimensionality issues.
The surfaces of many cultural heritage objects were embellished with various patterns, especially curve patterns. In practice, most of the unearthed cultural heritage objects are highly fragmented, e.g., sherds of potteries or vessels, and each of them only shows a very small portion of the underlying full design, with…
Paper proves convergence of measure transfer schemes using slicing and matching.
problem Iterative schemes for measure transfer and approximation problems.
method Slicing-and-matching procedure, stochastic gradient descent on Wasserstein space.
result Almost sure convergence proof for stochastic slicing-and-matching schemes.