This paper improves bidding price prediction for ancillary services markets, boosting revenues.
problem Volatility in renewable energy sources affects grid stability and revenue optimization.
method Machine learning models (SVR, DT, k-NN) and offset adjustment for pay-as-bid markets.
result The proposed approach increases potential revenues by 27.43% to 37.31% compared to baseline models.
Study shows increased renewables lead to more extreme price spikes in balancing markets.
problem Higher variability of renewable energy leads to increased ancillary service costs, especially extreme price spikes.
method Agent-based modeling to simulate fluctuations in load and renewable energy production, forecasting resulting energy prices and costs.
result The probability of extreme price events increases with an increased share of renewable energy sources.
DART2 enhances multiple testing by leveraging ancillary information robustly.
problem Enhancing multiple testing power with uncertain ancillary information.
method Distance-assisted multiple testing procedure (DART2) that handles both helpful and misleading ancillary information.
result DART2 asymptotically controls FDR and improves power when ancillary information is helpful, maintaining FDR and power otherwise.
Dynamic pricing model for airline ancillaries improves revenue and conversion.
problem Inefficient conventional pricing strategies for airline ancillaries.
method Developed a dynamic pricing model using AI, combining forecasting and optimization.
result Deep learning models outperform traditional machine learning techniques in online settings.
Paper uses tensor completion to estimate HVAC fan power baselines.
problem Estimating HVAC fan power without demand response.
method Tensor completion for multi-dimensional data analysis.
result Tensor completion outperforms existing baselining methods.
Paper proposes a new KPI for early fault detection in hydropower plants.
problem Early detection and maintenance of faults in hydropower plants.
method Developed and tested a novel Key Performance Indicator (KPI).
result The KPI outperforms conventional multivariable process control charts.
Optimizes profit in targeted marketing across multiple markets with varying marketing expenditures.
problem Maximizing profit in a sequential marketing strategy with multiple markets and varying marketing costs.
method Near-optimal algorithms in an adversarial bandit setting, proving regret bounds for different demand curve types.
result Proved near-optimal regret bounds for the profit-maximization problem in targeted marketing.
Dataset for rainfall modeling in central Europe from 1981-2011.
problem Improving rainfall streamflow modeling beyond simple catchments.
method Spatially resolved meteorological and ancillary data compilation.
result Dataset for neural network-driven hydrological modeling.
Simpler model outperforms state-of-the-art for disaggregating census data.
problem Disaggregating detailed census data into finer-grained, high-resolution mappings.
method Aggregate learning approach using ancillary data for an interpretable model.
result Simple model outperforms state-of-the-art on disaggregation metrics.
Proposes a new GAN architecture for generating data conditioned on partial information.
problem Generating data conditioned on partial ancillary information.
method Introduces a new Adversarial Network architecture and training strategy.
result The proposed method outperforms standard Conditional GANs in generating data under partial conditioning.
ServeNet classifies web services without manual feature engineering.
problem Manual feature engineering limits the performance of conventional machine learning methods in web service classification.
method ServeNet uses a deep neural network to automatically abstract service names and descriptions into high-level features.
result ServeNet achieves higher accuracy and robustness in web service classification compared to other machine learning methods.
Study examines barriers to grid-connected battery systems in Spain, finding high cycle cost remains main obstacle.
problem Barriers to grid-connected battery systems in Spain's deregulated electricity market.
method Utilization analysis and concept of 'potentially profitable utilization time' introduced.
result High cycle cost remains the main barrier for grid-connected battery systems in Spain.
OTT services are replacing traditional telecom services, affecting revenue streams.
problem OTT services are reducing traditional telecom revenue streams.
method Quantitative analysis of mobile user trends and revenue changes.
result OTT services are becoming more prevalent and impacting telecom revenue.
Deep learning predicts availability of mobile crowdsourced services spatially and temporally.
problem Predicting the availability of mobile crowdsourced services in space and time.
method Two-stage prediction model: clustering services into regions, then forecasting availability duration using time series.
result Effectiveness validated through multiple experiments.
Proposes a neural network solution for queuing dynamics.
problem Modeling service system dynamics with limited parametric assumptions.
method Combines recurrent neural networks and generative adversarial networks.
result Evaluates solution on various datasets, demonstrating effectiveness.
Paper proposes machine learning for pricing 3D printing services in marketplaces.
problem Inefficient pricing methods for 3D printing services in marketplaces.
method Data mining and machine learning methods to estimate price ranges based on supplier and customer characteristics.
result Machine learning model achieves 65% accuracy for US suppliers and 59% for Europe suppliers in classifying 3D printer listings.
Economic complexity reflects the amount of knowledge that is embedded in the productive structure of an economy. By combining tools from network science and econometrics, a robust and stable relationship between a country's productive structure and its economic growth has been established. Here we report that not only …
We present a new, fully generative model of optical telescope image sets, along with a variational procedure for inference. Each pixel intensity is treated as a Poisson random variable, with a rate parameter dependent on latent properties of stars and galaxies. Key latent properties are themselves random, with scientif…
This paper tackles fair same-day delivery service by optimizing regional service rates.
problem Fairness in same-day delivery service for different neighborhoods.
method Partition service area into regions, use multi-objective Markov decision process and deep Q-learning.
result Our approach maximizes fairness across all regions while maintaining overall service rate.
DeepSIP predicts network failures' impact using CNN from syslog and traffic data.
problem Predicting service impact from network failures.
method Temporal multimodal CNN for predicting time to recovery and traffic loss.
result DeepSIP reduced prediction error by approximately 50%.
Predict and explain service failures in supply-chain networks using data models.
problem Predict and explain service failures in supply-chain networks, particularly last-mile pickup and delivery.
method Used supervised classification with Random Forests and Association Rules on a dataset of 500,000 services.
result Classifier reaches an average sensitivity of 0.7 and specificity of 0.7 for 5 types of failure.
Web service embeds Wikidata entities for multilingual access.
problem Lack of easy access to Wikidata entities in various languages.
method Trained Word2Vec embeddings on Wikidata dump, exposed via REST API.
result Multilingual resource for over 600,000 Wikidata items and properties.
Suppose C C C is a compact, n n n -edged two-cell of the centered dual decomposition of a locally finite set in the hyperbolic plane, a coarsening of the Delaunay tessellation which was introduced in the author's prior work. We describe an effectively computable lower bound on the area of C C C , given an n n n -tuple of positive…
This paper strengthens the central limit theorem for order statistics using relative entropy.
problem Establishing a stronger mode of convergence for central limit behavior of order statistics.
method Using relative entropy to ensure a stronger mode of convergence for central limit behavior of order statistics.
result An order O ( 1 / n ) O(1/\sqrt{n}) O ( 1/ n ) rate of convergence is established under mild conditions. An online learning framework optimizes pricing and capacity in service systems.
problem Optimizing pricing and capacity in dynamic service systems.
method Gradient-based Online Learning in Queue (GOLiQ) framework.
result GOLiQ achieves logarithmic regret bound and improves service provider's performance.
Optimizes resource allocation for virtualized network functions based on performance profiles.
problem Mapping SLA performance requirements to dynamic virtualized infrastructure resources.
method Profile-based resource allocation using VNF performance datasets and machine learning models.
result A method to predict and recommend optimal resource allocation for network services.
This work analyzes how users and services adapt to reduce risk, leading to specialization.
problem Adaptation of users and services to reduce risk affects learning and performance.
method Analyzed a class of dynamics where users allocate participation and services update parameters.
result Repeated myopic updates with multiple learners lead to better outcomes than repeated risk minimization.
Digital financial services enhance firm performance through improved market share and profitability.
problem Insufficient academic attention to the impact of digital financial services on firm performance.
method Systematic review of literature, classification of methodologies, and identification of research gaps.
result Digital financial services significantly impact firm performance but have not received adequate academic attention.
AI agent predicts industry and product/service codes for companies.
problem Manual curation of company data is expensive and prone to errors.
method Hierarchical multi-class industry code classifier with multi-label product/service code classifier.
result High accuracy (92-96%) achieved with limited labeled data.
TAPAS speeds up encrypted machine learning predictions.
problem Data privacy and computation time in encrypted machine learning.
method Combining binarization, sparsification, and homomorphic encryption techniques.
result Significantly reduces computation time for encrypted predictions.
Financial services need explainable AI for fair lending.
problem Challenges in credit decisioning due to compliance and ethical considerations.
method Use of explainable AI models to address fairness and ethics in lending.
result Explainable AI models improve fairness and ethics in lending decisions.
Verifies machine learning service claims to prevent cheating.
problem Fraudulent bypassing of expensive training procedures in CaaS.
method Probabilistic performance metrics, instance seeding, steganography, blackbox adversarial procedure, smart contract-based decentralized system.
result Designs a system to verify and incentivize service proofing and accountability.
Policy certifies inventory levels meeting service requirements.
problem Maintaining stock levels meeting service requirements despite unknown demand.
method Data-driven order policy using online learning and integral action.
result Valid inference method for finite samples.
Proposes a trust model for SIoT nodes using Hellinger distance and matrix factorization.
problem Trust management in SIoT to reduce risk from malicious nodes.
method Flexible bipartite graph, Hellinger distance, centrality, similarity measures, matrix factorization.
result The proposed trust prediction mechanism outperforms existing methods in accuracy and resilience.
TIMeSynC combines financial service interactions for intent prediction.
problem Aligning and learning from multi-domain, multi-resolution sequences for accurate intent prediction.
method An encoder-decoder transformer model addressing sequence alignment, temporal dynamics, and dynamic/static sequence combination.
result Significant improvement in intent prediction over existing methods.
Computable contracts simplify financial transactions and reduce legal costs.
problem Difficulty in querying, executing, and analyzing text-based financial contracts.
method Develop a Contract Definition Language and illustrate use cases.
result Substantial improvements in customer experience and cost reduction.
Paper introduces privacy-preserving deep-learning service.
problem Privacy loss in deep-learning-as-a-service.
method Homomorphic Encryption tailored for CNNs.
result Effectiveness of proposed privacy-preserving architecture.
Game theory helps analyze ESOs/EBIs in production and service sectors.
problem Economic incentives affect traditional production/service functions and create intangible capital.
method Uses game theory to analyze interactions in ESO/EBI transactions.
result No perfect Nash Equilibria for two-stage games involving many participants.
Privacy-preserving method protects user speech data from cloud services.
problem Privacy compromise in cloud-based speech analysis.
method Collects and sanitizes speech data before sharing, using transformation functions and voice conversion.
result Identification of sensitive emotional state reduced by ~96%.
Improved car-hailing service by analyzing POI effects.
problem Minimize passenger waiting time and optimize vehicle utilization.
method Analyzed POI effects on supply-demand gap and proposed a POI selection scheme integrated with XGBoost.
result More accurate and stable estimation results.
The writers propose a mathematical Method for deriving risk weights which describe how a borrower's income, relative to their debt service obligations (serviceability) affects the probability of default of the loan. The Method considers the borrower's income not simply as a known quantity at the time the loan is made, …
MLCapsule protects sensitive data by executing models locally.
problem Protecting sensitive data and model security in MLaaS.
method Local execution of models on client side, coupled with security measures.
result Models executed locally without data leaving the client, protecting against attacks.
Framework optimizes transit routes based on crowd movements using demand prediction and supply optimization.
problem Dynamic optimization of transit routes in areas of crowd movements.
method Combines demand prediction (Quantile Regression) and supply optimization (Linear Programming) to dynamically redesign routes.
result Framework often obtains optimal solutions and outperforms conventional methods.
LightAutoML automates ML for a large financial services company.
problem Building high-quality ML models for a complex financial ecosystem.
method Developed an AutoML system tailored to a large European financial services company's unique requirements.
result LightAutoML outperformed experienced data scientists and other open-source solutions.
Graph learning categorizes DeFi services into similar functionalities.
problem Identifying similar financial services in decentralized finance protocols.
method Graph representation learning (GRL) to categorize smart contract blocks into clusters.
result Purity of clustering reaches .888 in the best-case scenario.
AI enhances financial services but humans are irreplaceable for empathy, presence, and ethics.
problem AI's limitations in financial services, especially with small datasets and human judgment.
method EPOCH framework highlighting five irreplaceable human capabilities: Empathy, Presence, Opinion, Creativity, and Hope.
result Humans are essential for trust, innovation, and consumer experience in financial services.
GOLOMB improves dialogue state tracking for unseen services.
problem Improving dialogue state tracking for multiple services and APIs.
method GOLOMB uses a BERT-based model that queries dialogue history with slot descriptions and values.
result GOLOMB achieves a joint goal accuracy of 53.97% on the SGD dataset.
This study compares community detection algorithms for delineating health service areas.
problem Delineating health service areas to improve health care services.
method Comparative analysis of community detection algorithms on hospital-patient discharge networks.
result Infomap algorithm produced the best delineation of health service areas.