Proposes a framework to assess feature importance without algorithm constraints.
problem Lack of a general framework for assessing feature importance across different algorithms.
method Develops a nonparametric framework for algorithm-agnostic variable importance assessment.
result Valid confidence intervals and testing strategies for variable importance.
Automatically assesses the quality of online health articles.
problem Lack of automated tools to evaluate the quality of online health information.
method Data mining approach using 10 quality criteria and feature selection.
result Classifier achieved 84%-90% accuracy on 10 criteria.
Automated fatigue assessment using ECG and actigraphy sensors.
problem Fatigue assessment based on self-reporting suffers from recall bias.
method Wearable sensing, machine learning, feature selection, self-attention model, consistency self-attention mechanism.
result Very promising results achieved in fatigue assessment.
Machine learning classifies Parkinson's Disease stages from walker sensors data.
problem Limited cost-effective methods for quantitatively assessing Parkinson's Disease stages.
method Machine learning applied to walker-mounted sensors data, feature selection methods compared.
result Feature selection method using ANOVA provides similar accuracy to full feature set and is clinically interpretable.
Protein structure prediction has been a grand challenge problem in the structure biology over the last few decades. Protein quality assessment plays a very important role in protein structure prediction. In the paper, we propose a new protein quality assessment method which can predict both local and global quality of …
With the deployment of online monitoring systems in distribution networks, massive amounts of data collected through them contains rich information on the operating states of the networks. By leveraging the data, an unsupervised approach based on bidirectional generative adversarial networks (BiGANs) is proposed for op…
BIF assesses feature importance using Dirichlet distribution and Bayesian inference.
problem Quantitative feature importance assessment in statistical models.
method Utilizes Dirichlet distribution for probabilistic feature importance assessment via approximate Bayesian inference.
result Learned importance provides relative significance and confidence quantification of features.
Develops method to assess feature importance in black-box models for unconditional distribution.
problem Lack of methods to analyze feature importance in black-box models for unconditional distribution.
method Approximation method to compute feature importance curves for unconditional distribution.
result Produces sparse and faithful results, computationally efficient.
Introduces RFI for assessing feature importance relative to any subset of features.
problem Lack of nuanced feature importance computation.
method Generalizes PFI and CFI to assess relative feature importance.
result Derives general interpretation rules for RFI.
Assessing generative models is not an easy task. Generative models should synthesize graphs which are not replicates of real networks but show topological features similar to real graphs. We introduce an approach for assessing graph generative models using graph classifiers. The inability of an established graph classi…
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…
Study evaluates neural networks for corporate credit rating assessment.
problem Improving machine learning algorithms for credit assessment.
method Analysis of four neural network architectures (MLP, CNN, CNN2D, LSTM) on financial data from energy, financial, and healthcare sectors.
result LSTM architecture consistently outperforms others in predicting corporate credit ratings.
Two new methods assess feature importance for fairness in machine learning models.
problem Understanding how features influence fairness in machine learning models.
method Two model-agnostic approaches: permutation and occlusion.
result Simple, scalable, and interpretable methods to quantify feature importance for fairness.
New methods for assessing and visualizing feature groups in machine learning models.
problem Lack of methods for interpreting feature groups in machine learning models.
method Permutation-based, refitting, and Shapley-based techniques for grouped feature importance. Introduced a sequential procedure for identifying stable feature combinations. Developed a combined features effect plot.
result Effective methods for assessing and visualizing the importance and effect of feature groups in machine learning models.
Dynamic acquisition of features improves predictions with limited data.
problem Limited or uncertain data requires additional relevant information for accurate assessments.
method Proposes models that dynamically acquire new features using conditional mutual information and arbitrary conditional flow.
result Demonstrates superior performance over baselines in multiple settings.
TransCORALNet uses transformer and CORAL for supply chain credit assessment with cold start.
problem Supply chain credit assessment for new borrowers with limited data.
method Two-stream transformer CORAL networks with domain adaptation and LIME.
result TransCORALNet outperforms state-of-the-art models in accuracy.
Paper uses LightGBM for mobile user credit assessment.
problem Improving credit evaluation methods for communication operators.
method Data preprocessing, feature engineering, multiple machine learning models integration.
result Established a suitable fusion model for operator user credit evaluation.
The paper introduces a statistical test to assess and rank distance measures.
problem Assessing the relative information retained by different distance measures.
method Developed a statistical test to compare distance measures.
result Identifies the most informative distance measure among candidates.
Adversarial transfer learning improves stress assessment across users.
problem Transfer learning challenges in physiological biosignals.
method Disentangled nuisance-robust representations using adversarial networks.
result Adversarial framework enhances cross-subjects stress assessment.
New test assesses reliability of auto-generated features.
problem Lack of reliable assessment for auto-generated features.
method Selective inference framework for statistical testing.
result Proposes a statistical test for auto-generated features in linear models.
WCAM assesses neural network reliability by attributing decisions to wavelet scales.
problem Challenges in evaluating neural network reliability and feature robustness.
method Introduces WCAM, a wavelet-based attribution method to assess decision reliability.
result WCAM reveals where and on what scales a model focuses, enabling reliable decision assessment.
Paper assesses how features influence classification of COVID-19 patients.
problem Evaluating the influence of features on classification problems.
method Introduced a measure of feature influence using Shapley value of cooperative games, with axiomatic characterisation.
result Validated the performance of the measure through experiments on COVID-19 patients.
Background: Virtual reality simulators and machine learning have the potential to augment understanding, assessment and training of psychomotor performance in neurosurgery residents. Objective: This study outlines the first application of machine learning to distinguish "skilled" and "novice" psychomotor performance du…
Enhances functional classifier performance with new tree-based methods and unbiased feature importance assessment.
problem Challenges of high-dimensional functional data and biased feature importance assessment.
method Augmented functional classification trees and random forests with ad-hoc conditional permutations for unbiased feature importance.
result Significant enhancement in predictive power of functional classifiers through new feature importance assessment.
The goal of chemmodlab is to streamline the fitting and assessment pipeline for many machine learning models in R, making it easy for researchers to compare the utility of new models. While focused on implementing methods for model fitting and assessment that have been accepted by experts in the cheminformatics field, …
EBBS integrates expert assessments into MIO best-subsets problem.
problem Identifying relevant features in statistical models.
method Expert-implied Bayesian approach using MIO.
result Reduces to classical best-subsets when experts are silent.
A method selects key genes from tumor transcriptomics data using kernel methods and improves classification performance.
problem Feature selection for tumor classification using gene expression data.
method Multiple Kernel Learning with latent regularization and non-linear dimensionality reduction.
result Improved tumor classification performance on unseen test samples.
One question central to Reinforcement Learning is how to learn a feature representation that supports algorithm scaling and re-use of learned information from different tasks. Successor Features approach this problem by learning a feature representation that satisfies a temporal constraint. We present an implementation…
Enhances cyber risk assessment with entity-specific features.
problem Lack of high-quality public cyber incident data.
method Develops an InsurTech framework to enrich cyber incident data with entity-specific attributes and implements machine learning models.
result InsurTech features improve prediction robustness and provide customized risk profiles.
5D AI model detects bad loans without biased features, improving consumer protection.
problem Detecting bad loans without biased features and improving consumer protection.
method Machine learning, BiMOPT features, European Banking Authority principles, AI principles, historical and validation datasets.
result 5D correctly detected 1,461 bad loans out of 1,613 (Sensitivity = 0.91, Prevalence = 0.0253, Positive Predictive Value = 0.19).
Survey data imputation methods impact feature selection and importance assessment.
problem Impact of different imputation methods on feature selection and importance assessment in survey data.
method Investigated eight imputation methods (listwise deletion, MICE, missRanger, mixGBoost) and three learners (Random Forest, XGBoost, linear model) in a simulation study.
result Different imputation methods yield varying feature selection and importance assessments.
Compared to in-clinic balance training, in-home training is not as effective. This is, in part, due to the lack of feedback from physical therapists (PTs). Here, we analyze the feasibility of using trunk sway data and machine learning (ML) techniques to automatically evaluate balance, providing accurate assessments out…
FUJI scores similarity of ranked lists more robustly.
problem Improving similarity assessment of ranked lists.
method Integrates a membership function into Jaccard index for better rank consideration.
result More stable and accurate similarity estimates.
New algorithms select and rank features from MTS without feature extraction.
problem Feature extraction step for MTS classification.
method Directly computes similarity between time series and assesses cluster structure matching labels.
result Techniques match labels well without feature extraction.
Data transformation, e.g. feature transformation and selection, is an integral part of any machine learning procedure. In this paper we introduce an information-theoretic model and tools to assess the quality of data transformations in machine learning tasks. In an unsupervised fashion, we analyze the transfer of infor…
Electronic health records are an increasingly important resource for understanding the interactions between patient health, environment, and clinical decisions. In this paper we report an empirical study of predictive modeling of several patient outcomes using three state-of-the-art machine learning methods. Our primar…
Neural networks outperform kernels by learning features better.
problem Current theories of feature learning do not adequately assess feature quality.
method Introduced feature quality metric and examined existing theories empirically.
result Current theories of feature learning do not provide a sufficient foundation for neural network generalization.
Satellite imagery improves house price prediction models.
problem Improving accuracy of housing price estimation models.
method Transfer learning from ImageNet-pretrained Inception-v3 model to satellite images.
result Achieved a 10% improvement in R-squared score.
Study evaluates consistency of feature attribution in deep learning for multi-omics data.
problem Challenges in interpretability of deep learning models in biological research.
method Investigation of Shapley Additive Explanations (SHAP) on multi-view deep learning models applied to multi-omics data.
result SHAP rankings are sensitive to architecture and random initialization, suggesting caution.
Model uses smartphone data to assess MS trajectories.
problem Personalized longitudinal MS assessment.
method Imputation, generalized estimation equation, ensemble learning, fine-tuning.
result Promising model for predicting MS over time.
Study examines challenges in variable importance ranking due to feature correlation.
problem Challenges in variable importance ranking under correlation.
method Simulation study and theoretical analysis of feature knockoffs and conditional predictive impact (CPI).
result Highly correlated features increase the correlation of knockoff variables, posing a limitation for CPI.
Our work investigates disagreement in neural network feature attribution methods.
problem Disagreement among feature attribution methods for neural networks.
method Investigates the fundamental and distributional behavior of feature attribution methods.
result Illustrates the impact of scaling and encoding techniques on explanation quality.
SentARL uses sentiment features to improve trading profits.
problem Improving profit stability in single-asset trading.
method Sentiment-Aware Reinforcement Learning (SentARL) system.
result SentARL consistently outperforms baselines across multiple assets and conditions.
High frequency oscillations (HFOs) are a promising biomarker of epileptic brain tissue and activity. HFOs additionally serve as a prototypical example of challenges in the analysis of discrete events in high-temporal resolution, intracranial EEG data. Two primary challenges are 1) dimensionality reduction, and 2) asses…
In this paper, we propose a new deep feature selection method based on deep architecture. Our method uses stacked auto-encoders for feature representation in higher-level abstraction. We developed and applied a novel feature learning approach to a specific precision medicine problem, which focuses on assessing and prio…
This research develops a dynamic risk management system for industrial companies.
problem Risk assessment and management in industrial enterprises.
method Qualitative and quantitative analysis, systematic risk classification, dynamic system development.
result Effective risk management strategies formed through dynamic risk management system and risk assessment methods.
Timely prediction of clinically critical events in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is important for improving care and survival rate. Most of the existing approaches are based on the application of various classification methods on explicitly extracted statistical features from vital signals. In this work, we propose to elim…
PQMass assesses generative model quality using chi-squared tests.
problem Assessing the quality of generative models without density assumptions.
method Divides sample space into regions, applies chi-squared tests to p-values.
result Effectively assesses generative model quality, novelty, and diversity.