Study finds monthly SIPs outperform first-day SIPs in Nifty 50 by 0.5-2.5% annually.
problem Underexplored impact of SIP timing in India's equity market.
method 22-year analysis using multi-layered statistical framework (non-parametric tests, effect size metrics, SSD).
result Monthly SIPs (EXP-SIP) outperform first-day SIPs (FTD-SIP) by 0.5-2.5% annually over short-to-medium-term horizons.
We propose shifted inner-product similarity (SIPS), which is a novel yet very simple extension of the ordinary inner-product similarity (IPS) for neural-network based graph embedding (GE). In contrast to IPS, that is limited to approximating positive-definite (PD) similarities, SIPS goes beyond the limitation by introd…
This paper advances theory on the process of collaboration between entities and its implications on the quality of services, information, and/or products (SIPs) that the collaborating entities provide to each other. It investigates the scenario of outsourced IS projects (such as custom software development) where the e…
The Torelli group, I(S_g), is the subgroup of the mapping class group consisting of elements that act trivially on the homology of the surface. There are three types of elements that naturally arise in studying I(S_g): bounding pair maps, separating twists, and simply intersecting pair maps (SIP-maps). Historically the…
LUQ learns QoI from dynamical systems for consistent observation inversion.
problem Quantifying uncertainties on model inputs corresponding to observable QoI in dynamical systems.
method LUQ framework for SIPs, including data filtering, dynamics learning, observation classification, and feature extraction.
result LUQ provides tractable solutions to SIPs for dynamical systems, enabling uncertainty quantification.
Both the scientific community and the popular press have paid much attention to the speed of the Securities Information Processor, the data feed consolidating all trades and quotes across the US stock market. Rather than the speed of the Securities Information Processor, or SIP, we focus here on its accuracy. Relying o…
SIP corrects model bias in Bayesian ML.
problem Model selection biases predictions in Bayesian ML.
method Sparse Implicit Processes (SIP) for flexible, trainable predictions.
result SIP provides better predictive distributions than initial models.
New methods for parameter estimation in mechanistic models using data-consistent inversion.
problem Parameter estimation bias in Bayesian analysis for mechanistic models.
method Data-consistent inversion methods based on rejection sampling, MCMC, GANs, and constrained optimization.
result Improved parameter estimation without bias from uninformative priors.
We consider the representation power of siamese-style similarity functions used in neural network-based graph embedding. The inner product similarity (IPS) with feature vectors computed via neural networks is commonly used for representing the strength of association between two nodes. However, only a little work has b…
SIP framework discovers governing equations in uncertain systems.
problem Discovering governing equations in systems with input variability and noisy data.
method SIP framework treats unknown coefficients as random variables and infers their posterior distribution by minimizing Kullback-Leibler divergence.
result SIP consistently identifies correct equations and lowers coefficient error by 82% relative to SINDy.
Paper uses SGD for solving linear inverse problems, improving empirical performance.
problem Solving statistical inverse problems in science and engineering.
method Stochastic Gradient Descent (SGD) for linear inverse problems, with smoothing techniques.
result Consistency and finite sample bounds for excess risk demonstrated.
Cryo-EM reconstruction is reformulated as a stochastic inverse problem to handle structural heterogeneity.
problem Handling structural heterogeneity in cryo-EM 3D reconstruction.
method Formulated as a stochastic inverse problem over probability measures, using variational discrepancy and Wasserstein gradient flow.
result Validated approach using synthetic examples, demonstrating recovery of continuous structural distributions.
Using the most comprehensive source of commercially available data on the US National Market System, we analyze all quotes and trades associated with Dow 30 stocks in 2016 from the vantage point of a single and fixed frame of reference. We find that inefficiencies created in part by the fragmentation of the equity mark…
We introduce a pruning algorithm that provably sparsifies the parameters of a trained model in a way that approximately preserves the model's predictive accuracy. Our algorithm uses a small batch of input points to construct a data-informed importance sampling distribution over the network's parameters, and adaptively …
We identify spectral conditions for reliable neural probe interpretation.
problem Unreliable performance of linear probes in interpreting neural representations.
method Formalized Spectral Identifiability Principle (SIP) based on eigengap and Fisher error.
result Reliability of neural probes depends on the eigengap relative to Fisher estimation error.
Using the most comprehensive, commercially-available dataset of trading activity in U.S. equity markets, we catalog and analyze quote dislocations between the SIP National Best Bid and Offer (NBBO) and a synthetic BBO constructed from direct feeds. We observe a total of over 3.1 billion dislocation segments in the Russ…
Develops new reinforcement learning methods for complex constrained decision-making problems.
problem Complex constrained decision-making problems with a continuum of constraints.
method Proposes semi-infinitely constrained Markov decision processes (SICMDPs) and two reinforcement learning algorithms: SI-CRL and SI-CPO.
result Demonstrates the effectiveness of SI-CRL and SI-CPO in solving complex sequential decision-making tasks.
Analyzes intrinsic time in financial markets, linking it to physical time.
problem Understanding the intrinsic nature of time in financial data.
method Presented an analytic relationship linking intrinsic and physical time, using empirical scaling laws.
result A novel empirical scaling law relating intrinsic time variability to overshoots.
Consider power utility maximization of terminal wealth in a 1-dimensional continuous-time exponential Levy model with finite time horizon. We discretize the model by restricting portfolio adjustments to an equidistant discrete time grid. Under minimal assumptions we prove convergence of the optimal discrete-time strate…
New distances defined between space-times, proving some definite.
problem Defining distances between space-times.
method Introducing causal-null-compactifiable space-times and using cosmological time and null distance.
result Various definite distances defined, proving convergence of space-times.
Proposes a method to allocate time budgets in mixed criticality systems.
problem Managing execution time variability in mixed criticality systems.
method Quantifies execution time variability using statistical dispersion parameters and proposes a heuristic to allocate time budgets.
result The proposed heuristic reduces the probability of exceeding allocated budgets.
In this paper, we propose two discontinuous dynamical systems in continuous time with guaranteed prescribed finite-time local convergence to strict local minima of a given cost function. Our approach consists of exploiting a Lyapunov-based differential inequality for differential inclusions, which leads to finite-time …
Paper analyzes venture capital exit decisions under inconsistent preferences.
problem Time-inconsistent preferences in venture capital exit timing.
method Modeling four types of venture capitalists with varying levels of inconsistency.
result Time-inconsistent venture capitalists exit earlier than consistent ones.
TSMB handles time delays in multivariate time series data.
problem Varying time delays in multivariate time series data complicate predictions.
method Time Series Model Bootstrap (TSMB) framework for nonparametric time delay estimation.
result TSMB improves model performance in dynamic data environments.
Modeling regime shifts in co-evolving time series with interactions and time-dependency.
problem Discovering and modeling regime shifts in multiple time series with relationships and time-dependent behaviors.
method Modeling interactions and time-dependency in co-evolving time series using a mapping grid and dynamic network representation for regime identification and time-dependent Cox regression for regime transition probabilities.
result A principled approach for modeling interactions and time-dependency in co-evolving time series.
Logarithmic regret for continuous-time reinforcement learning.
problem Continuous-time Markov decision processes with unknown transition probabilities and holding times.
method Upper confidence reinforcement learning, mean holding time estimation, stochastic comparison of point processes.
result Logarithmic regret bound achieved in finite time.
We provide the proof that the space of time series data is a Kolmogorov space with T0-separation axiom using the loop space of time series data. In our approach we define a cyclic coordinate of intrinsic time scale of time series data after empirical mode decomposition. A spinor field of time series data comes fro…
Recently, it is proven that generalized Robertson-Walker space-times in all orthogonal subspaces of Gray's decomposition but one(unrestricted) are perfect fluid space-times. GRW space-times in the unrestricted subspace are identified by having constant scalar curvature. Generalized quasi-Einstein GRW space-times have a…
We apply the theory of continuous time random walks to study some aspects of the extreme value problem applied to financial time series. We focus our attention on extreme times, specifically the mean exit time and the mean first-passage time. We set the general equations for these extremes and evaluate the mean exit ti…
We investigate the waiting-time distribution of the absolute return in the Korean stock-market index KOSPI. We define the waiting time as a time interval during which the normalized absolute return remains continuously below a threshold rc. Through an exponential bin plot, we observe that the waiting-time distributi…
EDICT learns evidential distributions for irregular time series, improving predictions and uncertainty quantification.
problem Challenges in predicting and characterizing uncertainty for irregular time series data.
method EDICT (Evidential Distributions for Irregular Time Series) learns a continuous-time evidential distribution.
result EDICT achieves competitive performance on time series classification tasks and provides better uncertainty quantification.
Infinite rank groups found in 3-manifolds with infinite fundamental groups.
problem Understanding the structure of diffeomorphism and homeomorphism groups of 3-manifolds with infinite fundamental groups.
method Analyzing actions of barbell diffeomorphisms on spaces of embedded arcs and configuration spaces.
result Groups of diffeomorphisms and homeomorphisms have infinite rank.
Study space-like and time-like surfaces in Robertson-Walker space-times with positive nullity.
problem Characterize space-like and time-like surfaces in Robertson-Walker space-times with positive relative nullity.
method Provide necessary and sufficient conditions, local classification theorems, and analyze special spaces.
result Local classification theorems for space-like and time-like surfaces in L14(f,0) with positive relative nullity. OneShotSTL efficiently decomposes time series online, improving speed and accuracy.
problem Real-time analysis of time series data with low processing delay.
method Online seasonal-trend decomposition algorithm with O(1) update time complexity.
result 1,000 times faster than batch methods with comparable accuracy.
Proves compactness for timed-metric spaces using new distance and maps.
problem Weak convergence of space-times using timed-Hausdorff distance.
method Uses Gromov's original compactness theorem and introduces addresses.
result Establishes compactness theorem for intrinsic timed-Hausdorff convergence.
The study uses Hidden Markov Models to analyze student enrollment patterns and academic performance.
problem Limited understanding of how enrollment patterns affect academic performance.
method Applied Hidden Markov Models to categorize enrollment strategies and compare academic outcomes.
result Mixed enrollment strategies lead to better academic performance, especially during part-time semesters.
Compactness theorem for timed-metric spaces established.
problem Compactness of timed-metric spaces and causality.
method Timed-Gromov--Hausdorff distance and intrinsic timed-Hausdorff distance.
result Induces same notion of convergence as intrinsic timed-Hausdorff distance.
Generative profiling improves real-time task timing for varied resource contexts.
problem Inaccurate task timing analysis for complex hardware architectures.
method Nonparametric, conditional multi-marginal Schrödinger Bridge (MSB) formulation for synthesizing context-dependent timing profiles.
result Maximum likelihood accurate execution profiles for unseen resource contexts.
This paper introduces intrinsic time, a new measure of time for complex systems.
problem Traditional time measures fail to capture the dynamic nature of real-world phenomena.
method Intrinsic time uses an event-based, algorithmic framework to analyze time series data.
result Intrinsic time reveals novel structures and regularities in financial markets.
DTW calculates the similarity or alignment between two signals, subject to temporal warping. However, its computational complexity grows exponentially with the number of time-series. Although there have been algorithms developed that are linear in the number of time-series, they are generally quadratic in time-series l…
To improve the efficient frontier of the classical mean-variance model in continuous time, we propose a varying terminal time mean-variance model with a constraint on the mean value of the portfolio asset, which moves with the varying terminal time. Using the embedding technique from stochastic optimal control in conti…
Proposes GDTW for aligning time series on different, incomparable spaces.
problem Dynamic time warping requires comparable spaces, but time series can live on different, incomparable spaces.
method Gromov dynamic time warping (GDTW) considers intra-relational geometry to avoid comparability requirements.
result Demonstrates effectiveness of GDTW in aligning, combining, and comparing time series on incomparable spaces.
The paper examines isotropic cosmological space-times with changing sectional curvature.
problem Cosmological space-times with changing sectional curvature.
method Analysis of a family of geometrically well-behaved cosmological space-times foliated by isotropic hypersurfaces.
result Only space-time isometries ensure the rigidity properties of isotropic cosmological space-times.
We investigate refocusing and strong refocusing of light rays in a space-time. A strongly refocusing space-time is refocusing. The converse is unknown. We construct examples of space-times which are refocusing, but not strongly so, at a particular point. These space-times are strongly refocusing at other points. The ge…
New bounds for causal effect identification in time series graphs with latent confounders.
problem Identifying causal effects in time series graphs with latent confounders over unbounded time intervals.
method Applying the Causal Identification algorithm to a constant-size segment of the time series graph.
result A bound on the number of past time steps needed for causal effect identification.
The explosion of time series data in recent years has brought a flourish of new time series analysis methods, for forecasting, clustering, classification and other tasks. The evaluation of these new methods requires either collecting or simulating a diverse set of time series benchmarking data to enable reliable compar…
TimeCNN improves forecasting by refining cross-variable interactions over time.
problem Multivariate time series forecasting struggles with dynamic and multifaceted cross-variable correlations.
method TimeCNN uses timepoint-independent convolution kernels to capture evolving relationships among variables.
result TimeCNN outperforms state-of-the-art models in real-world datasets with significant computational and speed advantages.
Paper develops a continuous-time framework for financial markets without stochastic calculus.
problem Developing continuous-time financial models without stochastic calculus.
method A general framework using conditional topologies and pseudo-distance topologies.
result No-arbitrage conditions hold in continuous time if and only if they hold in discrete time.