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48 results for decoupled surrogate

A new framework reduces inconsistencies in chaotic surrogate modeling.

problem Consistency issues between probabilistic objectives and dynamical system dynamics.
method KAFFEE (Kalman-Aware Framework For Ergodic Emulation), a differentiable extended Kalman filter.
result KAFFEE mitigates the dynamic-probabilistic consistency gap, improving reconstruction and predictive scores.

New approach separates VAE and GP for better molecular optimisation.

problem Optimizing complex structured domains like molecular spaces using VAEs.
method Decouples VAE for structure generation and GP for predictive modelling, combining them with a Bayesian update rule.
result Improves identification of high-potential candidates in molecular optimisation.

A new method for multi-expert learning-to-defer avoids optimization issues.

problem Optimization issues in multi-expert learning-to-defer systems.
method A decoupled surrogate with a softmax classifier head and independent sigmoid heads per expert.
result First multi-expert L2D guarantee with a constant not growing with the expert pool.

Inner product-based convolution has been a central component of convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and the key to learning visual representations. Inspired by the observation that CNN-learned features are naturally decoupled with the norm of features corresponding to the intra-class variation and the angle correspond…

2018-04-22abs ↗pdf ↗

We investigate finite-time decoupled convergence in nonlinear two-time-scale stochastic approximation.

problem Achieving decoupled convergence in nonlinear two-time-scale stochastic approximation.
method Nested local linearity assumption, suitable step size selection, convergence analysis of matrix cross term, fourth-order moment convergence rates.
result Finite-time decoupled convergence rates can be achieved in nonlinear two-time-scale stochastic approximation with proper step size selection.

Spectral decoupling improves neural network generalization in medical imaging.

problem Poor generalization of neural networks trained on medical imaging data.
method Spectral decoupling, a regularization technique that encourages learning more features.
result Spectral decoupling increases network robustness and performance on external datasets.

Decoupled GCN is shown to be equivalent to label propagation.

problem Improving semi-supervised node classification in graph learning.
method The paper proves the equivalence of decoupled GCN and label propagation, and proposes a new method named PTA.
result Decoupled GCN is equivalent to two-step label propagation and can automatically assign weights to pseudo-labels.

A hybrid model combines diffusion and neural operator methods for stress prediction in hyperelastic materials.

problem Challenges in predicting stress fields in hyperelastic materials with complex microstructures.
method A hybrid surrogate framework combining a conditional denoising diffusion probabilistic model (cDDPM) and a modified DeepONet.
result The hybrid model consistently outperforms traditional methods by one to two orders of magnitude.

Improved Kalman filtering with hierarchical variational approach.

problem Inconsistent process covariance estimation and slow convergence speed in traditional variational Kalman filtering.
method Introducing a surrogate variable for process-noise-free state, reformulating CAVI, and sliding-window hyperparameter estimation.
result Enhanced convergence speed and superior estimation accuracy compared to existing methods.

We investigate probabilistic decoupling of labels supplied for training, from the underlying classes for prediction. Decoupling enables an inference scheme general enough to implement many classification problems, including supervised, semi-supervised, positive-unlabelled, noisy-label and suggests a general solution to…

2019-05-29abs ↗pdf ↗

The paper proposes a decoupled approach to efficiently estimate CoVaR, a measure of systemic financial risk.

problem Estimating CoVaR, a measure of systemic financial risk, is challenging due to zero-probability events and portfolio repricing.
method The paper introduces a decoupled approach using smoothing techniques and a functional perspective to model CoVaR.
result The decoupled estimator achieves a rate of convergence of approximately OmP(Γ1/2)O_{ m P}(Γ^{-1/2}).

This paper investigates the effectiveness of decoupled weight decay at the start of training.

problem The traditional approach to weight decay is not effective throughout training.
method The authors investigate decoupled weight decay, applying it only at the start of training.
result Applying weight decay only at the start of training stabilizes network weights and improves performance.

Clarifies method of phase synchronization for decoupling linear differential equations.

problem Velocity-dependent transformations in linear second-order differential equations.
method Linear transformation of coordinates and velocities.
result Velocity-dependent transformations do not preserve second-order character and define their own system.

We establish decoupled functional CLTs for two-time-scale stochastic approximation.

problem Understanding the asymptotic behavior of two-time-scale stochastic approximation.
method Martingale problem approach and auxiliary sequence.
result The limiting dynamics of two-time-scale SA are independent of each other.

POLAR learns efficient data acquisition policies using pretrained belief representations.

problem Challenges in learning effective policies for adaptive data acquisition.
method POLAR decouples representation learning from policy learning by leveraging pretrained predictive foundation models as belief-state encoders.
result POLAR outperforms state-of-the-art methods across diverse tasks while requiring fewer training samples.

Current reinforcement learning (RL) methods can successfully learn single tasks but often generalize poorly to modest perturbations in task domain or training procedure. In this work, we present a decoupled learning strategy for RL that creates a shared representation space where knowledge can be robustly transferred. …

2018-04-27abs ↗pdf ↗

Backpropagation algorithm is indispensable for the training of feedforward neural networks. It requires propagating error gradients sequentially from the output layer all the way back to the input layer. The backward locking in backpropagation algorithm constrains us from updating network layers in parallel and fully l…

2018-04-27abs ↗pdf ↗

A new model decouples global and local image representations without supervision.

problem Learning decoupled global and local image representations without supervision.
method Variational auto-encoding framework with invertible generative flow.
result The model effectively learns decoupled representations of images.

New equations simplify gauge-theoretic Khovanov homology solutions.

problem Solving the Haydys-Witten equations for Khovanov homology.
method Introduced decoupled version of Haydys-Witten equations; investigated asymptotic behavior.
result Decoupled equations simplify analysis of full equations on manifolds with ends and boundaries.

Decoupled PFNs improve sequential decision-making by separating epistemic and aleatoric uncertainties.

problem Sequential decision-making requires distinguishing between epistemic uncertainty about latent signals and irreducible aleatoric observation noise.
method Developed a decoupled PFN architecture that uses query-level labels to train separate heads for latent signal and aleatoric noise.
result Empirically, decoupled PFNs mitigate the failure mode of total-variance exploration in noisy and heteroscedastic settings.

Novel Adam-family method with decoupled weight decay for training neural networks.

problem Training nonsmooth neural networks with weight decay.
method Proposes a novel Adam-family method with decoupled weight decay, establishing convergence properties and demonstrating superior performance.
result Asymptotically approximates SGD and enhances generalization performance.

DAPS++ improves diffusion-based image restoration by decoupling prior and likelihood.

problem Decoupling prior and likelihood in diffusion-based inverse problems for better performance.
method Introducing DAPS++, which separates diffusion initialization from likelihood refinement.
result DAPS++ achieves high computational efficiency and robust reconstruction performance.

New method uses diffusion models for Bayesian inverse problems.

problem Solving Bayesian inverse problems with linear-Gaussian models.
method Decoupled Diffusion Sequential Monte Carlo (DDSMC) method.
result Asymptotically exact solution demonstrated on various data types.

DAPS++ improves diffusion-based image restoration by decoupling prior and likelihood.

problem Decoupling prior and likelihood in diffusion-based inverse problems.
method Introducing DAPS++, which fully decouples diffusion-based initialization from likelihood-driven refinement.
result Achieves high computational efficiency and robust reconstruction performance.

FTPL policy achieves best-of-both-worlds regret in decoupled bandits with reduced computational cost.

problem Decoupled multi-armed bandit problem with observed and unobserved losses.
method Follow-the-Perturbed-Leader (FTPL) policy that avoids convex optimization and resampling.
result Achieves constant regret in stochastic regime and optimal O(KT)O(\sqrt{KT}) regret in adversarial regime.

We formalize and study the natural approach of designing convex surrogate loss functions via embeddings, for problems such as classification, ranking, or structured prediction. In this approach, one embeds each of the finitely many predictions (e.g.\ rankings) as a point in Rd\mathbb{R}^d, assigns the original loss val…

2019-07-17abs ↗pdf ↗

The paper proposes a scalable framework for uncertainty quantification and propagation in surrogate-based Bayesian inference.

problem Uncertainty in surrogate models and its impact on inference and decision-making.
method Bayesian inference methods for surrogate models with measurement data.
result Scalable framework for uncertainty quantification and propagation in surrogate models.

Paper proposes hybrid modeling to improve surrogate accuracy using multiple data sources.

problem Improving surrogate model accuracy by integrating simulation and real-world data.
method Two novel probabilistic approaches: separate and combined surrogates with weighting strategy.
result Hybrid models improve predictive accuracy and coverage compared to single-source surrogates.

Study compares constrained and decoupled moduli spaces of manifolds with particles and discs.

problem Comparing constrained and decoupled moduli spaces of manifolds with embedded particles and discs.
method Generalized Bödigheimer--Tillmann's work to higher dimensions and different tangential structures.
result New results for surfaces with different tangential structures and higher dimensional manifolds.

The paper proposes a method to assess surrogate heterogeneity in non-randomized data.

problem Lack of methods to evaluate surrogate heterogeneity in non-randomized data.
method Proposes a framework using meta-learners to assess surrogate heterogeneity in real-world data.
result Identifies individuals for whom the surrogate is a valid replacement of the primary outcome.

Unsupervised representation learning via generative modeling is a staple to many computer vision applications in the absence of labeled data. Variational Autoencoders (VAEs) are powerful generative models that learn representations useful for data generation. However, due to inherent challenges in the training objectiv…

2019-11-24abs ↗pdf ↗

The paper extends macroscopic market making to stochastic games, revealing properties and solving equations.

problem Price competition among market makers in a stochastic game setting.
method Extension of macroscopic market making framework to stochastic games, introducing multidimensional characteristic equations.
result New well-posedness results for forward-backward stochastic differential equations.

Unified q-learning for mean-field jump-diffusion models with unobservable population distribution.

problem Continuous-time q-learning in mean-field jump-diffusion models with unobservable population distribution.
method Proposed decoupled Iq-function for unified policy evaluation in MFG and MFC problems; unified q-learning algorithm based on test policies and averaged martingale orthogonality condition.
result Unified policy evaluation rule for MFG and MFC problems based on decoupled Iq-function.

This paper develops efficient surrogate models for optimization of complex dynamical systems.

problem Computational expense in solving complex dynamical systems through numerical simulation.
method Combination of proper orthogonal decomposition and radial basis functions for constructing low-dimensional surrogate models.
result Surrogate models reduce computational time for optimization problems while maintaining accuracy.