New method combines long-memory reservoirs for accurate dengue forecasting from short data.
problem Accurate dengue forecasting from short, noisy, non-stationary, and nonlinear data.
method Fractional ESN and Wavelet ESN frameworks integrating long-term memory.
result fESN and wESN outperform baselines in multiple dengue datasets and forecasting horizons.
Climate has been an important factor in shaping the distribution and incidence of dengue cases in tropical and subtropical countries. In Costa Rica, a tropical country with distinctive micro-climates, dengue has been endemic since its introduction in 1993, inflicting substantial economic, social, and public health repe…
Study describes severe dengue ICU patients in Brazil, 2012-2024.
problem Characterize severe dengue ICU patients and identify risk factors.
method Prospective study, descriptive statistics, logistic regression, machine learning.
result Advanced age, comorbidities, leukocytes, and platelets are significant risk factors for complications.
This paper introduces a novel approach for dengue fever classification based on online learning paradigms. The proposed approach is suitable for practical implementation as it enables learning using only a few training samples. With time, the proposed approach is capable of learning incrementally from the data collecte…
Study reveals how dengue spread patterns vary across different years in Recife, Brazil.
problem Understanding spatial organization of dengue transmission in urban areas.
method Spatial analysis of dengue cases using topological data analysis and Vietoris-Rips filtrations.
result Critical percolation thresholds define distinct geometric regimes of dengue spread.
Graphical estimation of count time series dependencies.
problem Estimating dependencies between multivariate count time series.
method Parameter-driven generalized linear model with l1-type regularization and MCEM algorithm.
result Characterization of disease spread interdependence and sources/sinks in Greater Mumbai.
Identification of the influential clinical symptoms and laboratory features that help in the diagnosis of dengue fever in early phase of the illness would aid in designing effective public health management and virological surveillance strategies. Keeping this as our main objective we develop in this paper, a new compu…
Deep learning models learn chaotic system dynamics from real and simulated data.
problem Training deep learning models for chaotic systems requires big data.
method Jointly train deep neural networks on real and simulated data, enforcing physical laws.
result Proposes knowledge-based deep learning (KDL) for accurate forecasting of chaotic systems.
Exploiting the large amount of available data for addressing relevant social problems has been one of the key challenges in data mining. Such efforts have been recently named "data science for social good" and attracted the attention of several researchers and institutions. We give a contribution in this objective in t…
Mosquitoes are vectors of many human diseases. In particular, Aedes ægypti (Linnaeus) is the main vector for Chikungunya, Dengue, and Zika viruses in Latin America and it represents a global threat. Public health policies that aim at combating this vector require dependable and timely information, which is usually expe…
In retrospective assessments, internet news reports have been shown to capture early reports of unknown infectious disease transmission prior to official laboratory confirmation. In general, media interest and reporting peaks and wanes during the course of an outbreak. In this study, we quantify the extent to which med…
We introduce a dynamic mechanism for the solution of analytically-tractable substructure in probabilistic programs, using conjugate priors and affine transformations to reduce variance in Monte Carlo estimators. For inference with Sequential Monte Carlo, this automatically yields improvements such as locally-optimal pr…
Optimal reconciliation keeps some forecasts unchanged in hierarchical forecasting.
problem Keeping some forecasts unchanged in hierarchical forecasting.
method Formulates a method to keep some forecasts unchanged in a hierarchical forecasting system.
result Preserves unbiasedness and non-negativity of forecasts.
Short-term load forecasting is a critical element of power systems energy management systems. In recent years, probabilistic load forecasting (PLF) has gained increased attention for its ability to provide uncertainty information that helps to improve the reliability and economics of system operation performances. This…
Combining forecasts of 16 ED causes improves accuracy and stability.
problem Forecasting accuracy and stability for ED admissions is poor due to model uncertainty and limited data.
method High-dimensional forecast combinations of 16 cause-specific ED forecasts using extensive covariates.
result Forecast combinations yield forecast accuracies of 3.81%-23.54% across causes, outperforming individual models in 50% of scenarios.
Conditional forecasts improve performative prediction accuracy.
problem Performative predictions undermine standard forecasting methods.
method Condition forecasts on covariates to make them forecast-invariant.
result Proper scoring rules fail under conditioning, but two solutions are identified.
Study improves seasonal forecasts using deep learning.
problem Challenges in generating large forecast ensembles and limited observations for verification.
method Developed a probabilistic deep neural network model.
result Demonstrated favorable skill compared to state-of-the-art dynamical forecast systems.
Two new methods improve forecasting of functional time series data.
problem Forecasting of functional time-dependent data.
method Functional Singular Spectrum Analysis (FSFA) based forecasting methods.
result Our methods outperform existing algorithms for periodic stochastic processes.
Deep learning improves time series forecasting, outperforming other methods.
problem Improving time series forecasting accuracy.
method Deep learning models for time series prediction.
result Deep learning models consistently outperform other methods in forecasting competitions.
Nowadays, with the unprecedented penetration of renewable distributed energy resources (DERs), the necessity of an efficient energy forecasting model is more demanding than before. Generally, forecasting models are trained using observed weather data while the trained models are applied for energy forecasting using for…
MPANF improves naive forecast by incorporating directional information.
problem Challenging to surpass naive forecast in financial time series.
method Combines naive forecast with movement prediction and accuracy.
result MPANF generally outperforms common benchmarks.
Simplifies forecast combination by using diversity of out-of-sample forecasts.
problem Estimating optimal weights for forecast combinations is challenging.
method Use out-of-sample forecasts to extract features and calculate weights for forecast combination.
result Achieves superior forecasting performance in point forecasts and prediction intervals.
Develops forecast hedging for improved calibration of forecasts.
problem Improving the accuracy of forecasted frequencies.
method Combines deterministic and stochastic approaches to forecast hedging.
result Ensures expected track record can only improve.
Microdata improves inflation forecasts after major shocks, study finds.
problem Forecasting inflation in a non-stationary environment with microeconomic data.
method Developed a scan test to detect periods of micro forecast outperformance, combined with adaptive machine learning.
result Micro forecasts improve inflation predictions after major shocks, especially after 2020.
Improved forecast accuracy for Knitwear by 20% using adaptive AI/ML model.
problem Low accuracy in demand forecasts for Knitwear product category.
method Dynamic selection of the best algorithm from an algorithm rack based on performance and context.
result Increased forecast accuracy from 60% to 80% for Knitwear.
Given a nonlinear model, a probabilistic forecast may be obtained by Monte Carlo simulations. At a given forecast horizon, Monte Carlo simulations yield sets of discrete forecasts, which can be converted to density forecasts. The resulting density forecasts will inevitably be downgraded by model mis-specification. In o…
Paper proposes a new method for selecting the best hierarchical forecasting approach.
problem Selecting the best method for reconciling base forecasts in hierarchical time series.
method Conditional hierarchical forecasting using machine learning and time series features.
result Conditional hierarchical forecasting leads to significantly more accurate forecasts, especially at lower levels.
Proposes a neural network for accurate and reconciled hierarchical time series forecasting.
problem Forecasting and reconciling hierarchical time series data.
method Uses a deep neural network to directly produce accurate and reconciled forecasts, minimizing a customized loss function at training time.
result Our approach outperforms state-of-the-art competitors in hierarchical forecasting on real-world datasets.
The key contribution of this paper is to propose a classification into two dimensions of the load forecasting studies to decide which forecasting tools to use in which case. This classification aims to provide a synthetic view of the relevant forecasting techniques and methodologies by forecasting problem. In addition,…
This paper reviews forecast combinations over 50 years, highlighting their evolution and utility.
problem Improving forecast accuracy through combining multiple forecasts.
method Evolution of forecast combination methods, from simple to sophisticated.
result Forecast combinations have become a mainstream approach in forecasting.
This paper improves forecast stability without sacrificing accuracy using dynamic loss weighting.
problem Rolling origin forecast instability in time series forecasting.
method Dynamic loss weighting algorithms applied to the N-BEATS model.
result Dynamic loss weighting can further improve forecast stability without compromising accuracy.
A new framework detects forecast model inadequacies using online monitoring of forecast errors.
problem Inaccurate forecasts lead to poor decision-making in complex models.
method Sequential changepoint techniques on forecast errors for real-time identification of process changes.
result The framework identifies shifts in forecast errors faster than in the original models, indicating process changes.
Archive of 20 time series datasets for forecasting evaluation.
problem Lack of comprehensive time series forecasting datasets.
method Compilation and characterisation of 20 datasets from various domains.
result Characterisation and performance evaluation of datasets.
As renewable distributed energy resources (DERs) penetrate the power grid at an accelerating speed, it is essential for operators to have accurate solar photovoltaic (PV) energy forecasting for efficient operations and planning. Generally, observed weather data are applied in the solar PV generation forecasting model w…
Develops a method to ensure accurate quantile forecasts across multiple levels.
problem Ensuring accurate quantile forecasts at multiple levels, even under distribution shifts.
method Multi-level quantile tracker (MultiQT) wraps around any forecaster to produce calibrated forecasts.
result Guaranteed calibration of quantile forecasts at multiple levels, even against adversarial shifts.
A new hierarchical forecasting method using machine learning improves forecast accuracy.
problem Improving forecast accuracy in hierarchical forecasting systems.
method Non-linear combination of base forecasts, focusing on both accuracy and coherence.
result The proposed method outperforms existing approaches, especially for diverse series.
New method evaluates language model forecasters by checking consistency of predictions.
problem Evaluating the performance of language model forecasters is difficult due to lack of ground truth.
method Developed a consistency check framework based on arbitrage to evaluate forecasters.
result Consistency metrics correlate with ground truth performance of LLM forecasters.
The paper proposes a method to improve forecast combination accuracy using portfolio theory.
problem Improving forecast accuracy by combining multiple forecasts.
method Generates forecast combinations using a portfolio analogy, allowing negative weights for hedging.
result Demonstrates improved performance in weighted random forest forecasts.
EasyTime simplifies time series forecasting for researchers and practitioners.
problem Ease of use and accuracy in time series forecasting.
method One-click evaluation, automated ensemble, natural language Q&A.
result Superior forecasting accuracy compared to individual methods.
New method predicts wave height exceedance probabilities.
problem Forecasting significant wave height to prevent coastal disasters.
method Point forecasting approach using cumulative distribution function.
result Proposed method outperforms existing approaches.
Deep learning improves PV generation quantile forecasting.
problem Accurate probabilistic forecasting of PV generation.
method Developed an encoder-decoder deep learning model for multi-output quantile PV forecasting.
result The model improves forecast quality and computational efficiency.
Framework improves ETF volatility forecasting by adapting to market conditions.
problem Challenges in volatility forecasting due to shifting market conditions and varying model performance.
method Risk-sensitive specialist routing using online risk-sensitive evaluation and state-dependent gating.
result Reduces forecast loss by 24% and underprediction loss by 22% compared to rolling-best baseline.
Study compares forecasting methods for logistics time series.
problem Improving forecasting accuracy in logistics.
method Compared statistical and machine learning methods on simulated time series.
result Statistical methods outperformed machine learning in one-step forecasts.
New method forecasts values and timing in irregular time series.
problem Forecasting values and timing in sparse, irregularly sampled multivariate time series.
method Proposes a novel approach for forecasting values and timing in irregular time series.
result Successfully forecasts values and timing in irregular time series.
Forecast reconciliation improves portfolio risk forecasts, especially when true covariance is known.
problem Improving portfolio risk forecasts using multivariate GARCH models.
method Combining univariate and multivariate forecasts with forecast reconciliation techniques.
result Forecast reconciliation improves over standard multivariate approaches, especially when true covariance is known.
Less frequent retraining improves forecast accuracy in retail demand forecasting.
problem Balancing forecast accuracy and computational efficiency in global models.
method Analysis of ten machine learning and deep learning models across two large retail datasets with various retraining scenarios.
result Less frequent retraining strategies maintain forecast accuracy while reducing computational costs.
A new framework evaluates deep learning vs classical forecasting methods for time series predictions.
problem Current forecasting model evaluation metrics fail to capture model performance differences.
method Proposes a novel framework for evaluating univariate time series forecasting models from multiple perspectives.
result Deep learning models like NHITS outperform classical methods in multi-step ahead forecasting but not in anomaly handling.
DBNs improve VaR forecasting compared to traditional models, but SVaR forecasts are conservative.
problem Forecasting VaR and SVaR using dynamic Bayesian networks.
method DBN framework applied to S&P 500 index returns, comparing to autoregressive models and historical simulation.
result DBNs achieve comparable VaR forecasting accuracy to historical simulation models, but SVaR forecasts remain conservative.