Researchers identify critical protein residues using advanced graph theory.
problem Identifying essential residues in proteins for function.
method Learning Random Geometric Graphs (RGG) with Cramer's V correlation and organic thresholding.
result Advanced RGG methods accurately identify critical residues compared to existing techniques.
SCORE improves tree-based predictions with boosted residual extraTrees.
problem Improving tree-based prediction models with reduced errors.
method Inspired by representation learning, SCORE uses boosting, regularized regression, and variable selection.
result SCORE provides comparable or superior performance compared to other models.
Study tests how U.S. equity prices align with global asset frequencies using financial variables.
problem Testing whether U.S. equity prices align with global asset frequencies using financial variables.
method Examines SPX and RUT gaps, uses OIS-based funding, volatility, trading-friction, financial-condition variables, and residual information.
result Gains in fit survive broad-dollar neutralization, alternative blocks, PCA, residualization, and nested horizon selection, supporting reduced-form P-Q alignment.
Extends VAEs to handle complex Bayesian network structures.
problem Handling complex dependency structures in Bayesian networks.
method Extends VAEs with graphical residual flows to model arbitrary dependency structures.
result Demonstrates improved performance on synthetic datasets.
Researchers relax the CVF's smoothness requirement to create more flexible flow models.
problem Challenges in constructing flexible density models due to the CVF's smoothness requirement.
method Introduce L-diffeomorphisms as generalized transformations that may violate smoothness on zero Lebesgue-measure sets. result The relaxation allows for the use of non-smooth activation functions like ReLU in residual flows.
DIET tests conditional independence using marginal dependence measures of residual information.
problem Computational intractability of conditional randomization tests (CRTs).
method DIET avoids fitting large models by leveraging marginal independence statistics of information residuals.
result DIET achieves higher power than other tractable CRTs on synthetic and real benchmarks.
In this paper we generalize Leray's calculus of residues in several complex variables, to the situation of an abstract smooth CR manifold M of general type (n,k).
In this paper, we build tests for the presence of residual noise in a model where the market microstructure noise is a known parametric function of some variables from the limit order book. The tests compare two distinct quasi-maximum likelihood estimators of volatility, where the related model includes a residual nois…
New method for accurate permutation inference in CCA.
problem Inaccurate permutation inference in CCA.
method Proposed solutions for permutation inference in CCA, including transforming residuals and stepwise estimation.
result Valid permutation tests for CCA with and without nuisance variables.
Using the notion of equivariant Kirwan map, as defined by Goldin, we prove that -- in the case of Hamiltonian torus actions with isolated fixed points -- Tolman and Weitsman's description of the kernel of the Kirwan map can be deduced directly from the residue theorem of Jeffrey and Kirwan. A characterization of the ke…
The aim of this article is to generalize in several variables some formulae for Eisenstein series in one variable. For example the formula 2ζ(2k)=(2π)2k(2k)!B2k=Resz=0(z2k(1−ez)1) for the values of zeta functions at even integers in functions of Bernoulli numbers. A. Szenes proved …
SMART-FAN-Lasso fine-tunes neural networks for high-dimensional nonparametric regression.
problem Fine-tuning neural networks for high-dimensional nonparametric regression with variable selection.
method Source-model-augmented residual tuning (SMART) framework for neural Lasso.
result SMART-FAN-Lasso achieves statistical acceleration over single-task learning under precise conditions.
DRMMs enable flexible conditional sampling for interactive machine learning.
problem Limited flexibility in conditional sampling for deep generative models.
method Proposes Deep Residual Mixture Models (DRMMs) that allow flexible conditional sampling.
result DRMMs enable sampling with arbitrary combinations of conditioning variables and priors.
CRC improves multivariate forecasting accuracy without risking performance degradation.
problem Systematic errors and lack of guarantees in multivariate forecasters.
method CRC uses a causality-inspired encoder and hybrid corrector with a safety mechanism.
result CRC consistently improves accuracy and ensures high non-degradation rates.
A new principle minimizes residual and introduces momentum to improve PDE solution dynamics.
problem Ill-conditioning in Dirac-Frenkel residual minimization leads to non-unique parameter dynamics.
method Introduces a history variable (momentum) to select better-conditioned parameter velocities, preserving residual minimization while promoting smooth parameter evolutions.
result The approach leads to increased robustness in singular and near-singular PDE solution regimes.
The paper studies residues of manifolds and their applications in geometry.
problem Understanding the residues of manifolds and their geometric implications.
method Analytic continuation and Möbius invariance of residues, introduction of relative and weighted residues.
result Scalar curvature, mean curvature, and Euler characteristic can be expressed in terms of residues.
REMAL: Residual Equilibrium Manifold Active Learning for Surrogate-Based Multidisciplinary Design Analysis
problem Multidisciplinary design analysis of coupled engineering systems requires solving equilibrium states where all disciplinary coupling variables are consistent.
method Residual manifold surrogate modeling framework for coupled systems.
result REMAL learns a surrogate model of the joint residual manifold via multitask Gaussian process models.
Gaussian Process (GP) regression models typically assume that residuals are Gaussian and have the same variance for all observations. However, applications with input-dependent noise (heteroscedastic residuals) frequently arise in practice, as do applications in which the residuals do not have a Gaussian distribution. …
The paper explores how agents can generalize to new environments with unseen variables.
problem Generalizing to new environments with unseen variables.
method Investigates and proposes a method for efficient re-use of past marginal information to achieve out-of-variable generalization.
result The residual distribution after fitting a classifier reveals partial derivatives of the true generating function with respect to unobserved causal parents.
This paper provides estimation and inference methods for a conditional average treatment effects (CATE) characterized by a high-dimensional parameter in both homogeneous cross-sectional and unit-heterogeneous dynamic panel data settings. In our leading example, we model CATE by interacting the base treatment variable w…
New methods explain NE embeddings by identifying key variables.
problem Lack of interpretability in NE techniques.
method Combining PCA, Q-residuals, Hotelling's T2, and visualization.
result Identifies discriminatory features not seen in standard approaches.
Paper uses VAEs to control IVS features for financial modeling.
problem Generating realistic IVSs with desired characteristics.
method Variational autoencoder architecture with controllable latent variables.
result Controlled generation of IVSs with specified features.
New robust estimator improves variable selection and coefficient estimation in linear regression with heavy-tailed errors and outliers.
problem Heavy-tailed errors and anomalous predictors in high-dimensional regression.
method Adaptive PENSE estimator for robust variable selection and estimation.
result Adaptive PENSE estimator provides reliable results even under very heavy-tailed errors and aberrant predictors.
Causality-aware methods outperform linear residualization in confounding adjustment for anticausal prediction.
problem Adjusting for confounding in anticausal prediction tasks.
method Causality-aware counterfactual confounding adjustment.
result Causality-aware methods asymptotically outperform linear residualization in predictive performance.
We introduce the beta function of a knot in euclidean three-space. This is a meromorphic function of a complex variable which we prove admits a Bernstein type functional equation. We determine the first residues.
Consider the space RΔ of rational functions of several variables with poles on a fixed arrangement Δ of hyperplanes. We obtain a decomposition of RΔ as a module over the ring of differential operators with constant coefficients. We generalize to the space RΔ the notions of principal part and of residue, and …
Fast nonparametric conditional independence testing via two-stage regression
problem Fast nonparametric conditional independence testing
method BLITZ (Broad-to-Local Independence Testing via residualiZation)
result Better null calibration than fast kernel, random-feature, and regression-based competitors
Proposes a method to use generators as EBM foundations without latent inference.
problem Training EBMs from generator outputs without latent variables.
method Formulates a Hat EBM using generator outputs and residual variables.
result Strong performance on various generator tasks.
New method predicts heat load in thermal grids using latent variables.
problem Predicting heat load in district energy systems.
method Combines nominal model for outdoor temperature with latent variable model for residual heat load.
result Proposed method achieves better prediction accuracy than artificial neural networks.
Aleatoric uncertainty is an intrinsic property of ill-posed inverse and imaging problems. Its quantification is vital for assessing the reliability of relevant point estimates. In this paper, we propose an efficient framework for quantifying aleatoric uncertainty for deep residual learning and showcase its significant …
To have a superior generalization, a deep learning neural network often involves a large size of training sample. With increase of hidden layers in order to increase learning ability, neural network has potential degradation in accuracy. Both could seriously limit applicability of deep learning in some domains particul…
Robust boosting improves regression accuracy in noisy data.
problem Handling outliers in non-parametric regression.
method Two-stage approach: robust residual scale minimization followed by bounded loss optimization.
result Robust boosting outperforms standard methods in outlier-prone data.
New method identifies causal relationships in presence of hidden variables.
problem Identifying causal relationships when hidden variables exist.
method Established sufficient conditions and introduced a search algorithm.
result Proved soundness and completeness of the search algorithm.
The paper analyzes worst-case distortion risk metrics and weighted entropy under partial information.
problem Analyzing worst-case distortion risk metrics and weighted entropy with limited information.
method General distributions, partial information (mean and variance), various entropies and risk measures.
result Provides worst-case results for distortion risk metrics and weighted entropy.
This paper improves bond market making by adjusting hit-ratios for client flow quality.
problem Economic misleading of raw hit-ratios in corporate bond market making.
method Stochastic-control framework with residual-quality-adjusted hit-ratio.
result Optimal quotes decompose into various components, improving service/economics frontier.
Polynomial-time algorithm learns causal graphs without parametric assumptions.
problem Learning causal graphs from data without assuming linearity or parametric forms.
method Model-free polynomial-time algorithm with finite-sample guarantees.
result Algorithm achieves linear cost in dimension and samples compared to optimal.
Hybrid method improves SABR implied volatility approximation.
problem Improving SABR implied volatility approximation.
method Combining analytical structure with machine learning, using geometric features and residual correction.
result Hybrid model improves accuracy and robustness compared to analytical and neural-network approaches.
We study the problem of variable selection in convex nonparametric regression. Under the assumption that the true regression function is convex and sparse, we develop a screening procedure to select a subset of variables that contains the relevant variables. Our approach is a two-stage quadratic programming method that…
New method controls latent variables in graphical models to improve causal inference and prediction.
problem Uncertainty in causal relationships due to unobserved confounders.
method Iteratively derives proxies for latent variables from model residuals.
result Improves structural inference and prediction performance of causal models.
Sources of variability in experimentally derived data include measurement error in addition to the physical phenomena of interest. This measurement error is a combination of systematic components, originating from the measuring instrument, and random measurement errors. Several novel biological technologies, such as ma…
New latent variable model improves inflation forecasting accuracy.
problem Improving medium-term inflation forecasting accuracy.
method Formulated and tested a latent variable Phillips curve hypothesis using 3,968 factor combinations.
result Latent variable PC models outperform traditional models by 6-8 quarters.
Bayesian MS-VAR process improves option pricing models.
problem Improving option pricing models for better accuracy.
method Bayesian Markov-Switching Vector Autoregressive (MS-BVAR) process with risk-neutral valuation.
result Derived pricing formulas for various options.
In dealing with high-dimensional data sets, factor models are often useful for dimension reduction. The estimation of factor models has been actively studied in various fields. In the first part of this paper, we present a new approach to estimate high-dimensional factor models, using the empirical spectral density of …
Alternative to likelihood-based LSNM model selection, residual independence testing is more robust to noise misspecification.
problem Cause-effect inference in location-scale noise models with misspecified noise distributions.
method Residual independence testing as an alternative to likelihood-based model selection.
result Residual independence testing is more robust to noise misspecification.
Dual Variable Learning Rates improve neural network training efficiency.
problem Training neural networks efficiently and effectively.
method DVLR uses different learning rates for correct and incorrect responses, and adjusts rates based on network performance.
result DVLR consistently improves neural network accuracy across different types and domains.
We present a method of variable selection for the sparse generalized additive model. The method doesn't assume any specific functional form, and can select from a large number of candidates. It takes the form of incremental forward stagewise regression. Given no functional form is assumed, we devised an approach termed…
SAR evaluates ML-based linear regression models for statistical significance.
problem Lack of formal statistical significance in ML-based regression models.
method Statistical Agnostic Regression (SAR) using concentration inequalities and worst-case scenario analysis.
result SAR provides a threshold for statistical significance without assuming underlying assumptions.
Abstract: Non-residually finite hyperbolic groups imply non-residually finite rigid hyperbolic groups.
problem Existence of non-residually finite hyperbolic groups
method Direct implication
result Existence of non-residually finite rigid hyperbolic groups