Domain adaptation approaches seek to learn from a source domain and generalize it to an unseen target domain. At present, the state-of-the-art unsupervised domain adaptation approaches for subjective text classification problems leverage unlabeled target data along with labeled source data. In this paper, we propose a …
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Developing parsimonious ensembles using ensemble diversity within a reinforcement learning frameworkcs.LG
Heterogeneous ensembles built from the predictions of a wide variety and large number of diverse base predictors represent a potent approach to building predictive models for problems where the ideal base/individual predictor may not be obvious. Ensemble selection is an especially promising approach here, not only for …
Learning algorithms that aggregate predictions from an ensemble of diverse base classifiers consistently outperform individual methods. Many of these strategies have been developed in a supervised setting, where the accuracy of each base classifier can be empirically measured and this information is incorporated in the…
We propose a novel diverse feature selection method based on determinantal point processes (DPPs). Our model enables one to flexibly define diversity based on the covariance of features (similar to orthogonal matching pursuit) or alternatively based on side information. We introduce our approach in the context of Bayes…
We consider the problem of classification using similarity/distance functions over data. Specifically, we propose a framework for defining the goodness of a (dis)similarity function with respect to a given learning task and propose algorithms that have guaranteed generalization properties when working with such good fu…
Method learns diverse models to resist spurious correlations.
problem Models learn spurious correlations in i.i.d. training data.
method Multiple models with minimized conditional total correlation.
result Framework significantly outperforms baseline on distribution shift.
A method for consensus prediction from probabilistic classifier outputs.
problem Combining probabilistic classifier outputs without prior information.
method Iteratively updating predictions based on classifier diversity and convergence.
result Consensus predictions converge to a decision based on classifier outputs' correspondence.
Online feature selection has been an active research area in recent years. We propose a novel diverse online feature selection method based on Determinantal Point Processes (DPP). Our model aims to provide diverse features which can be composed in either a supervised or unsupervised framework. The framework aims to pro…
Paper proves global convergence of NCELM model.
problem Ensuring global convergence of NCELM model.
method Two-stage process: random base learners and NCL penalty term updates.
result Global convergence of NCELM proved using Banach theorem.
Presents STRIPE model for probabilistic forecasting of non-stationary time series.
problem Probabilistic forecasting of non-stationary time series.
method STRIPE model representing structured diversity based on shape and time features, with diversification mechanism using determinantal point processes (DPP).
result STRIPE significantly outperforms baseline methods for representing diversity while maintaining forecasting accuracy.
This paper proposes RDS to improve model diversity in data sampling.
problem Data selection process can lead to performance issues in machine learning models.
method Formulates optimisation problem for model diversification, introduces diverse base learners and ensemble reward mechanisms.
result RDS method enhances model performance on various datasets.
DISCERN: Diversity-based Selection of Centroids for k-Estimation and Rapid Non-stochastic Clusteringcs.LG
One of the applications of center-based clustering algorithms such as K-Means is partitioning data points into K clusters. In some examples, the feature space relates to the underlying problem we are trying to solve, and sometimes we can obtain a suitable feature space. Nevertheless, while K-Means is one of the most ef…
Active learning (AL) is a promising ML paradigm that has the potential to parse through large unlabeled data and help reduce annotation cost in domains where labeling data can be prohibitive. Recently proposed neural network based AL methods use different heuristics to accomplish this goal. In this study, we demonstrat…
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.
Geometric approach combines asset returns and investor views for better portfolio optimization.
problem Optimizing portfolios with investor-specific views.
method Generalized Wasserstein barycenter (GWB) to integrate statistical asset returns and investor views.
result The geometric approach offers more flexibility and rewards for correct investor views.
Paper proposes an alternative method to price American options using HJM approach.
problem Price American options efficiently and accurately.
method Utilizes HJM technique to model term structure of volatility for equity markets.
result Proposes a new value function, stopping criteria, and stopping time for American options.
We study inference and learning based on a sparse coding model with `spike-and-slab' prior. As in standard sparse coding, the model used assumes independent latent sources that linearly combine to generate data points. However, instead of using a standard sparse prior such as a Laplace distribution, we study the applic…
Quantum machine learning: Adiabatic quantum SVM outperforms classical methods.
problem Training support vector machines efficiently on large datasets.
method Adiabatic quantum computing for SVM training.
result Quantum approach outperforms classical methods in accuracy and scalability.
We develop a semi-analytic approach to the valuation of auto-callable structures with accrual features subject to barrier conditions. Our approach is based on recent studies of multi-assed binaries, present in the literature. We extend these studies to the case of time-dependent parameters. We compare numerically the s…
Two ML approaches learn local volatility surfaces from option prices, with GP being arbitrage-free.
problem Interpolating European vanilla option prices to create a local volatility surface.
method Gaussian process regression and neural net with arbitrage penalties.
result GP approach is arbitrage-free and yields best out-of-sample calibration error.
This paper critiques the Standardized Measurement Approach (SMA) for operational risk and recommends maintaining Advanced Measurement Approach (AMA).
problem Weaknesses and failures of the Standardized Measurement Approach (SMA) in operational risk.
method Critical review and analysis of SMA and AMA approaches.
result SMA is unstable, insensitive to risk, and implicitly related to systemic risk in the banking sector.
Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) using fiber optic cables is a promising new technology for pipeline monitoring and protection. In this work, we applied and compared two approaches for event detection using DAS: Classic machine learning approach and the approach based on image processing and deep learning. Although w…
A new Euclidean approach reveals the pentagram map's beauty.
problem Exploring the pentagram map through classical geometry.
method Introducing an alternative Euclidean approach.
result Demonstrates the pentagram map's elegance through classical geometry.
Two approaches extend knowledge distillation to Gaussian Processes, showing relationships to existing methods.
problem Applying knowledge distillation to Gaussian Processes for regression and classification.
method Data-centric and distribution-centric approaches to extend distillation to GPR and GPC.
result Distribution-centric approach for GPC approximately corresponds to data duplication and scaling.
We discuss the relative merits of optimistic and randomized approaches to exploration in reinforcement learning. Optimistic approaches presented in the literature apply an optimistic boost to the value estimate at each state-action pair and select actions that are greedy with respect to the resulting optimistic value f…
Classical approaches for approximate inference depend on cleverly designed variational distributions and bounds. Modern approaches employ amortized variational inference, which uses a neural network to approximate any posterior without leveraging the structures of the generative models. In this paper, we propose Amorti…
Online boosting method improves weak to strong learner.
problem Online learning of weak to strong learner.
method Extends batch GentleAdaBoost to online approach with line search.
result Online boosting performs better than other methods.
Predicting potential credit default accounts in advance is challenging. Traditional statistical techniques typically cannot handle large amounts of data and the dynamic nature of fraud and humans. To tackle this problem, recent research has focused on artificial and computational intelligence based approaches. In this …
In this paper, we present a new wrapper feature selection approach based on Jensen-Shannon (JS) divergence, termed feature selection with maximum JS-divergence (FSMJ), for text categorization. Unlike most existing feature selection approaches, the proposed FSMJ approach is based on real-valued features which provide mo…
Two new methods for option pricing without or with a riskless asset.
problem Traditional option pricing methods require a riskless asset and may not be market-complete.
method Develops two approaches: one without a riskless asset and one with.
result Both methods produce the same option prices as classical approaches.
An extendable, integrated, and dynamic approach to forecasting and stress-testing credit riskq-fin.CP
An integrated and extendable approach for stress-testing loan portfolios
problem Stress-testing loan portfolios
method Simulate completed portfolios, generate uncertain cash flow history, compute credit risk metrics
result Enhanced stress-testing practices within any bank
Bayesian symbolic regression automates model discovery from data.
problem Learning closed-form mathematical models from data using heuristic methods.
method Probabilistic approach to symbolic regression, connecting to information theory and statistical physics.
result Probabilistic approach provides model plausibility and performance guarantees.
Common Representation Learning (CRL), wherein different descriptions (or views) of the data are embedded in a common subspace, is receiving a lot of attention recently. Two popular paradigms here are Canonical Correlation Analysis (CCA) based approaches and Autoencoder (AE) based approaches. CCA based approaches learn …
Two approaches detect EV charging patterns at stations.
problem Identify charging patterns at electric vehicle charging stations.
method Two approaches: rule-based and hierarchical clustering.
result Hierarchical clustering revealed unexpected charging patterns.
Recently, Nyström method has proved its prominence empirically and theoretically in speeding up the training of kernel machines while retaining satisfactory performances and accuracy. So far, there are several different approaches proposed to exploit Nyström method in scaling up kernel machines. However, there is no co…
The floating body approach to affine surface area is adapted to a holomorphic context providing an alternate approach to Fefferman's invariant hypersurface measure.
We review classical approaches to the problem of isometrically embedding a Riemannian surface into Euclidean 3-space, including coordinate-based approaches exposited by Darboux and Eisenhart, as well as the moving-frames based approaches advocated by Cartan. In particular, the first approach involves reducing the probl…
Paper evaluates CNN-based facial landmark detection methods.
problem Evaluate characteristics and performance of CNN-based facial landmark detection methods.
method Divided into regression and heatmap approaches, investigated using a hybrid loss function and discrimination network.
result Proposed model outperforms other models in all tested datasets.
This paper provides a comprehensive benchmark and taxonomy for certifiably robust DNN defenses.
problem Certifiably robust defenses against adversarial attacks for deep neural networks.
method Taxonomy and benchmark of certifiably robust approaches.
result First comprehensive benchmark of certifiably robust approaches on different datasets.
Saliency maps are often used in computer vision to provide intuitive interpretations of what input regions a model has used to produce a specific prediction. A number of approaches to saliency map generation are available, but most require access to model parameters. This work proposes an approach for saliency map gene…
VB approach for dynamic network models improves efficiency and accuracy.
problem Estimating dynamic network models in large-scale systems.
method Variational Bayesian inference for network autoregression.
result VB approach detects proper active structures and achieves similar or better accuracy.
New approach for prudent risk evaluation using model aggregation.
problem Risk evaluation and optimization under uncertainty.
method Model Aggregation (MA) approach based on stochastic dominance.
result Produces robust risk evaluation and distributional models.
Study proposes a new approach for deep hedging using artificial market simulations.
problem Challenges in selecting the best model for underlying asset simulations in deep hedging.
method Proposes artificial market simulations to replicate financial market stylized facts.
result Achieves similar performance to traditional approaches without mathematical finance models.
Some of recent developments, including recent results, ideas, techniques, and approaches, in the study of degenerate partial differential equations are surveyed and analyzed. Several examples of nonlinear degenerate, even mixed, partial differential equations, are presented, which arise naturally in some longstanding, …
We compare several approaches to learn an Optimal Map, represented as a neural network, between probability distributions. The approaches fall into two categories: ``Heuristics'' and approaches with a more sound mathematical justification, motivated by the dual of the Kantorovitch problem. Among the algorithms we consi…
The Effect of Optimization Methods on the Robustness of Out-of-Distribution Detection Approachescs.LG
This paper examines how optimization methods affect the reliability of detecting inputs outside a model's training distribution.
problem The unreliability of deep neural networks on out-of-distribution inputs.
method Analysis of optimization methods' impact on OOD detection approaches.
result Optimization methods significantly influence the robustness of OOD detection approaches.
Deep Neural Networks have shown tremendous success in the area of object recognition, image classification and natural language processing. However, designing optimal Neural Network architectures that can learn and output arbitrary graphs is an ongoing research problem. The objective of this survey is to summarize and …
In this paper, we propose three approaches for the estimation of the Tucker decomposition of multi-way arrays (tensors) from partial observations. All approaches are formulated as convex minimization problems. Therefore, the minimum is guaranteed to be unique. The proposed approaches can automatically estimate the numb…