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48 results for TDA mapper

Optimizes cover parameter in Mapper algorithm for better visualization.

problem Tuning the cover parameter in Mapper algorithm to generate a ``nice'' graph.
method Optimizes cover by repeatedly splitting using statistical tests and Gaussian mixture model.
result Algorithm generates covers that retain dataset essence while being faster.

A new Mapper algorithm optimizes data visualization through automatic parameter tuning.

problem Manual parameter tuning and fixed intervals limit the performance of the standard Mapper algorithm.
method Introduces a soft Mapper framework based on Gaussian mixture models for automatic interval construction and optimization via stochastic gradient descent.
result Demonstrates effectiveness in capturing underlying topological structures and identifying distinct subgroups.

Mapper and Ball Mapper tools for complex data analysis.

problem Exploring and visualizing high-dimensional data and scalar functions.
method Combining Mapper and Ball Mapper, adding new features for encoding structure and symmetries.
result A new hybrid algorithm, Mapper on Ball Mapper, for comparing high-dimensional data descriptors.

The construction of Mapper has emerged in the last decade as a powerful and effective topological data analysis tool that approximates and generalizes other topological summaries, such as the Reeb graph, the contour tree, split, and joint trees. In this paper, we study the parallel analysis of the construction of Mappe…

2017-12-11abs ↗pdf ↗

Mapper is an unsupervised machine learning algorithm generalising the notion of clustering to obtain a geometric description of a dataset. The procedure splits the data into possibly overlapping bins which are then clustered. The output of the algorithm is a graph where nodes represent clusters and edges represent the …

2019-06-04abs ↗pdf ↗

Mapper-GIN simplifies 3D point cloud classification with lightweight structure.

problem Robust 3D point cloud classification under corruption.
method Mapper algorithm for structural decomposition, GIN for graph classification.
result Mapper-GIN achieves competitive accuracy with minimal parameters.

Topological data analysis aims to extract topological quantities from data, which tend to focus on the broader global structure of the data rather than local information. The Mapper method, specifically, generalizes clustering methods to identify significant global mathematical structures, which are out of reach of man…

2019-10-17abs ↗pdf ↗

This study uses TDA to map corporate failure, revealing distinct regions of risk.

problem Understanding and predicting corporate default risk.
method Topological Data Analysis (TDA) applied to Altman's Z-score model.
result Firms do not cluster neatly along default predictors, suggesting complex risk landscapes.

ASTRA improves TDA by more accurately approximating iHVP.

problem Improving insights into training data attribution.
method ASTRA uses EKFAC-preconditioner on Neumann series iterations to accurately approximate iHVP.
result Improving iHVP approximation significantly improves TDA performance.

TDA improves FX clustering quality over traditional methods.

problem Capturing complex currency co-movements in FX markets.
method Topological Data Analysis (TDA) compared to traditional statistical methods on monthly FX returns.
result TDA-based clustering yields more compact and well-separated clusters.

This paper introduces TDA and TSI for better business analytics.

problem Nonlinear, multi-scale business datasets under-represented by traditional tools.
method Topological Data Analysis (TDA) and Topological Stability Index (TSI).
result TSI reveals structural variability in business data.

This paper proposes a new method for learning covers of geometric datasets to improve topological inference and visualization.

problem Improving topological inference and visualization of large-scale geometric datasets.
method Proposes a method for learning topologically-faithful covers of geometric datasets using optimization.
result Simplicial complexes obtained from learned covers outperform standard methods in terms of size and representation of large-scale topology.

Study evaluates financial anomaly detection methods on Canadian stock market.

problem Detecting financial anomalies in the Canadian stock market.
method Topological data analysis (TDA), principal component analysis (PCA), and neural network-based approaches.
result Neural network-based methods achieve the strongest performance in detecting financial anomalies.

We present a way to use Topological Data Analysis (TDA) for machine learning tasks on grayscale images. We apply persistent homology to generate a wide range of topological features using a point cloud obtained from an image, its natural grayscale filtration, and different filtrations defined on the binarized image. We…

2019-10-18abs ↗pdf ↗

TDA improves stock portfolio selection by analyzing data structure.

problem Traditional portfolio selection methods fail to handle stock market data complexities.
method Two-stage method involving time series generation and clustering with TDA features.
result TDA-based portfolio outperforms other methods consistently over different time frames.

The fingerprint classification problem is to sort fingerprints into pre-determined groups, such as arch, loop, and whorl. It was asserted in the literature that minutiae points, which are commonly used for fingerprint matching, are not useful for classification. We show that, to the contrary, near state-of-the-art clas…

2017-11-24abs ↗pdf ↗

Paper uses TDA for automated Parkinson's disease classification and severity assessment.

problem Manual diagnosis of neurological diseases is time-consuming and inaccurate.
method Combines Topological Data Analysis (TDA) with machine learning on postural shift data.
result Proposes a stable and accurate method for classifying Parkinson's disease.

TDA-based portfolios show better risk-adjusted returns than classical methods.

problem Traditional portfolio selection methods fail to capture complex asset dynamics.
method Topological Data Analysis (TDA) using persistence landscapes to quantify portfolio risk.
result TDA-based portfolios outperform classical models in excess mean return and financial ratios.

The paper uses TDA to select stocks for a sparse portfolio, improving performance across market scenarios.

problem Sparse portfolio selection in financial markets.
method Topological data analysis (TDA) for clustering stock price movements.
result The TDA-based clustering strategy significantly enhances sparse portfolio performance.

Topological Data Analysis (TDA) is a recent and growing branch of statistics devoted to the study of the shape of the data. In this work we investigate the predictive power of TDA in the context of supervised learning. Since topological summaries, most noticeably the Persistence Diagram, are typically defined in comple…

2017-09-20abs ↗pdf ↗

This study uses persistent homology to analyze complex transitional networks from time series data.

problem Lack of effective tools to summarize complex topology in transitional networks.
method Persistent homology from topological data analysis applied to coarse-grained state-space networks (CGSSN).
result CGSSN improves dynamic state detection and noise robustness compared to other methods.

PERCEPT detects changes in high-dimensional data streams using topological data analysis.

problem Detecting changes in high-dimensional data streams, especially when embedded in a low-dimensional space.
method Leverages topological data analysis to learn embedded topology as a point cloud via persistence diagrams, then applies non-parametric monitoring for detecting changes.
result Demonstrates efficient detection of online changes from high-dimensional data streams.

This paper optimizes portfolios using TDA and financial news sentiment.

problem Effective portfolio diversification through understanding asset similarity.
method Integrates TDA with FinBERT sentiment scores for dynamic rebalancing.
result Outperforms traditional methods in returns and risk-adjusted performance.