The paper predicts run times for Gaussian chemistry code.
problem Accurate run time prediction for complex scientific codes.
method Characterized data set, explored regression methods.
result Promising future directions for run time prediction.
MiCA regulation led to a shift in stablecoin dominance.
problem Impact of MiCA regulation on stablecoin trading.
method Comparative analysis of regulated and non-regulated exchanges.
result USDC gained market share and trading volume post-MiCA regulation.
New method verifies formulas for causal interventional distributions.
problem Deciding if a given formula correctly identifies an interventional distribution.
method Proposed a falsifier to check if a formula is identifying.
result Falsifier can induce an almost-surely correct verifier for certain models.
Study the space of embeddings of split links in 3D and 4D.
problem Homotopy type of embedding spaces of split links.
method Semi-simplicial space of separating systems, homotopy equivalence.
result Simple description of fundamental group of embedding space.
A new method improves LIME for better model explanation.
problem Current LIME explanations are not faithful and weak in understanding.
method Proposes a novel Modified Perturbed Sampling (MPS) for LIME.
result MPS-LIME achieves better performance in understandability, fidelity, and efficiency.
Deep reinforcement learning boosts throughput in RF-powered cognitive radio networks.
problem Maximizing throughput in large-scale, decentralized RF-powered cognitive radio networks.
method Proposes deep reinforcement learning to find optimal policies for network throughput maximization.
result Deep reinforcement learning outperforms existing techniques in large-scale RF-CRN environments.
Proposes a framework to explain KS deterioration in credit risk models.
problem Inconsistent and ad hoc diagnosis of KS decline in credit risk models.
method Counterfactual diagnostic framework attributing KS decline to sampling variability, portfolio composition, covariate shift, and residual deterioration.
result The proposed approach provides more interpretable and governance-relevant explanations than threshold-based review alone.
We introduce the notion of multiscale covariance tensor fields (CTF) associated with Euclidean random variables as a gateway to the shape of their distributions. Multiscale CTFs quantify variation of the data about every point in the data landscape at all spatial scales, unlike the usual covariance tensor that only qua…
Data science teams collaborate extensively, using various tools and stakeholders.
problem Lack of understanding in how data science workers collaborate in practice.
method Conducted an online survey with 183 data science workers.
result Data science teams are highly collaborative and use multiple tools and stakeholders.
Data Science is currently a popular field of science attracting expertise from very diverse backgrounds. Current learning practices need to acknowledge this and adapt to it. This paper summarises some experiences relating to such learning approaches from teaching a postgraduate Data Science module, and draws some learn…
Tree-LIME explains deep learning models using decision trees.
problem Deep learning models are black boxes, making them hard to explain and prone to biases.
method Developed a Tree-LIME approach using decision trees to explain predictions of deep learning models.
result Tree-LIME can capture nonlinear interactions and creates more reliable explanations.
ML methods improve planetary science data analysis.
problem Insufficient use of ML in planetary science.
method Ten recommendations for integrating ML in planetary science.
result Expanding planetary science insights from large datasets.
Machine learning improves wildfire science and management, but requires expert knowledge.
problem Improving wildfire science and management through AI.
method Review of popular ML approaches and their application in six wildfire science domains.
result Opportunities exist for applying more advanced ML methods in wildfire science.
Causal inference from observational data is the goal of many data analyses in the health and social sciences. However, academic statistics has often frowned upon data analyses with a causal objective. The introduction of the term "data science" provides a historic opportunity to redefine data analysis in such a way tha…
Foundation models alter medical data science workflow, challenging veridical data science principles.
problem Foundation models disrupt traditional data science practices in medicine.
method Critically examined the medical foundation model lifecycle and its deviation from veridical data science principles.
result Foundation models challenge veridical data science principles of predictability, computability, and stability.
Defines data science as a natural ecosystem with challenges and missions.
problem Challenges and missions in data science due to 5D complexities and data life cycle phases.
method Systemic and data-centric view of data science as a fusion of data universe and its challenges, formalizing a general-purpose architecture.
result Essential data science as a natural ecosystem integrating specific disciplines and high-impact applications.
Data science enhances knot theory by analyzing invariant relations.
problem Understanding the complex relations between knot invariants.
method Topological data analysis applied to knot theory.
result New insights into long-standing conjectures about knots.
Donoho's JCGS (in press) paper is a spirited call to action for statisticians, who he points out are losing ground in the field of data science by refusing to accept that data science is its own domain. (Or, at least, a domain that is becoming distinctly defined.) He calls on writings by John Tukey, Bill Cleveland, and…
Data science models, although successful in a number of commercial domains, have had limited applicability in scientific problems involving complex physical phenomena. Theory-guided data science (TGDS) is an emerging paradigm that aims to leverage the wealth of scientific knowledge for improving the effectiveness of da…
The goal of this article is to inspire data scientists to participate in the debate on the impact that their professional work has on society, and to become active in public debates on the digital world as data science professionals. How do ethical principles (e.g., fairness, justice, beneficence, and non-maleficence) …
This paper explores data science applications in economics using a taxonomy of models and hybrid models showing higher accuracy.
problem Investigating data science applications in economics.
method Systematic literature review using Prisma method.
result Hybrid models showed higher prediction accuracy than other algorithms.
We are in the middle of a complex debate as to whether Economics is really a proper natural science. The 'Discussion & Debate' issue of this Euro. Phys. J. Special Topic volume is: 'Can economics be a Physical Science?' I discuss some aspects here.
Complexity science offers new insights into macroeconomics and finance.
problem Insufficient understanding of economic and financial phenomena.
method Adopting complexity science to better understand complex systems.
result Complex system characteristics can benefit financial analysts, regulators, and policymakers.
Simulation-based inference tackles complex inverse problems in science.
problem Challenging inverse problems in complex simulations.
method Review and identification of forces driving the field.
result Expanding the audience to appreciate the impact on science.
Proposes a methodology to improve data science ROI by addressing key business questions.
problem Companies often fail to maximize data science value, focusing on basic analysis.
method Categorizes and answers 'The Big Three' questions using data science methods.
result Shows how to apply the methodology to real business use cases.
This study analyzes data science vocabulary changes over 13 years.
problem Understanding evolution of data science terms over time.
method Exploratory Data Analysis, Latent Semantic Analysis, Latent Dirichlet Analysis, N-grams Analysis.
result Identified new vocabulary and its incorporation into scientific literature.
Economies are complex man-made systems where organisms and markets interact according to motivations and principles not entirely understood yet. The increasing dissatisfaction with the postulates of traditional economics i.e. perfectly rational agents, interacting through efficient markets in the search of equilibrium,…
Kan extensions help in data science extrapolation and learning.
problem Generalizing functions over larger sets in data science.
method Kan extensions in category theory applied to data science problems.
result Kan extensions can be used to derive classification and clustering algorithms.
A framework combining HSMM and survival analysis for lifecycle-oriented mobility analysis.
problem Understanding individual metro usage dynamics over multi-year horizons.
method A state-based lifecycle modeling framework integrating HSMM and discrete-time survival analysis.
result Identification of interpretable mobility states, transition dynamics, and state-dependent exit and re-entry processes.
New geometric methods improve optimization and data science problems.
problem Improving optimization and data science problems.
method Geometric tools for high-dimensional optimization and statistical data science.
result New algorithms and statistical guarantees for optimization and data science.
Machine learning's data-centric philosophy conflicts with natural sciences' standards.
problem Conflict between machine learning's ontology and epistemology and natural sciences' practices.
method Identifying and analyzing contexts where ML can be beneficial or harmful in natural sciences.
result ML can enhance trustworthiness in causal inference but introduces biases in emulation and labeling.
SRVs improve MSMs for Trp-cage miniprotein, revealing new folding states.
problem Constructing high-resolution MSMs for complex protein dynamics.
method Employing SRVs as feature set for MSM construction, leveraging slowest modes identified by SRVs.
result SRV-MSMs reveal new folding states and faster convergence.
Computer science scans LLMs to understand and manipulate their economic forecasts.
problem Understanding and controlling the reasoning of large language models in economics.
method Brain scanning techniques applied to LLMs to identify and manipulate underlying concepts.
result LLMs can be steered to generate forecasts with specific biases, allowing for correction or simulation.
Paper relaxes optimal transport using convex functions for data science.
problem Optimal transport problem on finite spaces.
method Relaxation via strictly convex functions (Kullback-Leibler divergence, Bregman divergences). Gradient descent iterative process.
result Mathematical foundations and iterative process for the relaxed optimal transport problem.
New method calculates discrete curvature using effective resistances.
problem Calculating discrete curvature on graphs.
method Effective resistances to calculate curvature on graph nodes and links.
result Relation to established discrete curvatures and convergence to continuous curvature.
New method shows data-driven causal studies can be misleading.
problem Misattribution of causality in data-driven earth science studies.
method Subsample-based ensemble approach for robust causality analysis.
result Transfer entropy-based causal graphs can be spurious.
FinTech uses data science and AI to transform finance.
problem Transforming finance with data science and AI.
method DSAI techniques including complex system methods, quantitative methods, etc.
result DSAI enables smart FinTech for various financial sectors.
Ridge regularization simplifies model complexity in data science.
problem Overfitting in statistical models.
method Adding a penalty on the magnitude of coefficients.
result Effective in reducing model complexity and improving generalization.
New insights on quantifying space deformation.
problem Finding best way to quantify space deformation.
method Analyzing relationships between intrinsic and extrinsic quantities.
result Chen's work provided deeper understanding of Riemannian inequalities.
This article reviews machine learning methods for behavioral sciences.
problem Applying machine learning to behavioral science data.
method Overview of classical and recent algorithms for tabular, behavioral, and textual data.
result Practical guidance for using machine learning in behavioral science.
AI+MPS workshop aims to strengthen AI's role in science.
problem AI's potential to enhance scientific discovery and education.
method Proposes activities and strategic priorities to strengthen AI-MPS link.
result AI and science are becoming increasingly intertwined.
Classic economic science is reaching the limits of its explanatory powers. Complexity science uses an increasingly larger set of different methods to analyze physical, biological, cultural, social, and economic factors, providing a broader understanding of the socio-economic dynamics involved in the development of nati…
Review of automation's role in chemical discoveries.
problem Improving autonomous discovery in chemistry.
method Classification of discovery types, assessment of autonomy, case studies.
result Rapid advancements in automation and machine learning are transforming experimentation and modeling.
ADS automates data preparation for ML/AI, reducing human effort.
problem Manual and time-consuming data preparation for ML/AI.
method Data-driven approach using statistics and ML.
result ADS automates data exploration and processing steps.
This paper uses information theory to improve risk modeling in big data.
problem Insufficient application of information theory in actuarial science.
method Explores information theory to uncover performance limits of insurance big data systems.
result Guidance for risk modeling and actuarial pricing systems.
Paper develops an attention mechanism for long-term scientific impact prediction.
problem Predicting the long-term impact of scientific papers based on citation records.
method Develops an attention mechanism to predict long-term scientific impact.
result Emphasizing the limited attention can better stand on the shoulders of giants.
New model estimates species population trends from citizen science data.
problem Interannual confounding in citizen science data.
method Double Machine Learning framework to estimate population change and propensity scores for confounding adjustment.
result Spatially detailed trend estimates from citizen science data with low error rates.
Why do nations produce scientific research? This is a fundamental problem in the field of social studies of science. The paper confronts this question here by showing vital determinants of science to explain the sources of social power and wealth creation by nations. Firstly, this study suggests a new general definitio…