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48 results for feature refinement

The paper develops a theory linking pretraining and fine-tuning in neural networks.

problem Understanding how initialization choices impact feature learning and generalization in neural networks.
method Analytical theory of diagonal linear networks, deriving generalization error as a function of initialization parameters and task statistics.
result Different initialization choices place networks into four fine-tuning regimes with varying abilities to support feature learning and generalization.

Refining previously known estimates, we give large-strike asymptotics for the implied volatility of Merton's and Kou's jump diffusion models. They are deduced from call price approximations by transfer results of Gao and Lee. For the Merton model, we also analyse the density of the underlying and show that it features …

2014-01-09abs ↗pdf ↗

Improved anti-cancer drug sensitivity prediction using REFINED CNN ensemble learning.

problem Challenges in predicting anti-cancer drug sensitivity for individual cell lines.
method Using REFINED CNN, which represents high-dimensional vectors as compact 2D images with spatial correlations, and building ensembles of these models.
result Ensemble approaches significantly improve drug sensitivity prediction performance compared to single models.

We propose a principled method for kernel learning, which relies on a Fourier-analytic characterization of translation-invariant or rotation-invariant kernels. Our method produces a sequence of feature maps, iteratively refining the SVM margin. We provide rigorous guarantees for optimality and generalization, interpret…

2017-10-27abs ↗pdf ↗

This paper considers the power of deep neural networks (deep nets for short) in realizing data features. Based on refined covering number estimates, we find that, to realize some complex data features, deep nets can improve the performances of shallow neural networks (shallow nets for short) without requiring additiona…

2019-01-01abs ↗pdf ↗

Convolutional-deconvolution networks can be adopted to perform end-to-end saliency detection. But, they do not work well with objects of multiple scales. To overcome such a limitation, in this work, we propose a recurrent attentional convolutional-deconvolution network (RACDNN). Using spatial transformer and recurrent …

2016-04-12abs ↗pdf ↗

New model shows neural networks can use noise to improve long-tailed data classification.

problem Understanding overfitting in neural networks with long-tailed data.
method Refined feature-noise data model incorporating class-dependent heterogeneous noise.
result Neural networks can leverage data noise to learn implicit features improving long-tailed data classification.

In recent studies, the generalization properties for distributed learning and random features assumed the existence of the target concept over the hypothesis space. However, this strict condition is not applicable to the more common non-attainable case. In this paper, using refined proof techniques, we first extend the…

2019-06-07abs ↗pdf ↗

Feature selection has been proven a powerful preprocessing step for high-dimensional data analysis. However, most state-of-the-art methods tend to overlook the structural correlation information between pairwise samples, which may encapsulate useful information for refining the performance of feature selection. Moreove…

2019-02-26abs ↗pdf ↗

A generative model is developed for deep (multi-layered) convolutional dictionary learning. A novel probabilistic pooling operation is integrated into the deep model, yielding efficient bottom-up (pretraining) and top-down (refinement) probabilistic learning. Experimental results demonstrate powerful capabilities of th…

2015-04-15abs ↗pdf ↗

RGCF improves collaborative filtering by refining graph convolution embeddings.

problem GCN-based recommendation models introduce noise and redundancy, limiting high-order connectivity capture.
method Developed RGCF, a new GCN-based Collaborative Filtering model with redesigned embeddings.
result RGCF significantly outperforms state-of-the-art models on public datasets.

New inequality for refined knot invariants in a specific space.

problem General adjunction inequality for refined ss-invariants does not hold.
method Introduced an adjunction inequality for a specific spatial refinement in kCP2k\overline{\mathbb{CP}^2}.
result An adjunction inequality holds for the ss-version of the Sq1Sq^1-refinement in kCP2k\overline{\mathbb{CP}^2}.

We study refined topological string theory in the presence of orientifolds by counting second-quantized BPS states in M-theory. This leads us to propose a new integrality condition for both refined and unrefined topological strings when orientifolds are present. We define the SO(2N) refined Chern-Simons theory which co…

2012-02-20abs ↗pdf ↗

Study reveals differences in medical image models' hidden representation refinement.

problem Understanding how intrinsic dimensionality changes in neural network hidden representations across different domains.
method Analysis of 11 natural and medical image datasets using 6 network architectures.
result Medical image models refine hidden representations earlier, suggesting differences in feature abstraction.

Proposes GLWB-LTC for enhanced life care annuities with dynamic withdrawal strategies and stochastic interest rates.

problem Improving life care annuity features and pricing methods.
method Introduces GLWB-LTC with dynamic withdrawal strategies and stochastic interest rates. Solves the stochastic control problem using a robust tree method.
result Optimal withdrawal strategies vary over time with policyholder's health status, highlighting the advantage of flexibility.

Refines neural network predictions using background knowledge for improved accuracy.

problem Compensate for lack of labeled data in neural networks.
method Introduces differentiable refinement functions and Iterative Local Refinement (ILR) algorithm to refine predictions efficiently and accurately.
result ILR finds competitive results in MNIST addition task and refines predictions on complex SAT formulas.

This paper reviews feature selection in KGs for improved ML model performance.

problem Improving feature selection in KGs for better machine learning model efficacy.
method Comprehensive review of feature selection methodologies in KGs.
result Advancement in scalability, accuracy, and interpretability of feature selection techniques.

New research shows label refinement and weak training have limitations for aligning LLMs.

problem Limitations of refinement methods for aligning large language models.
method Analyzed probabilistic assumptions and alternative approaches to label refinement and weak training.
result Label refinement and weak training suffer from irreducible error, leaving a performance gap.

Proposes a progressive label correction method for feature-dependent label noise.

problem Real-world large-scale datasets often suffer from heterogeneous, feature-dependent label noise.
method A progressive label correction algorithm that iteratively refines the model.
result A classifier trained with this strategy converges to be consistent with the Bayes classifier for various noise patterns.

CAGNN learns graph embeddings without labels by clustering and refining graph topology.

problem Learning graph embeddings without labeled data.
method Cluster-aware graph neural network (CAGNN) with self-supervised learning and topology refinement.
result CAGNN achieves significant improvements in node clustering accuracy.

A new method for deep learning under distribution shift by iteratively refining importance weighting.

problem Handling distribution shift in deep learning models when training and test data distributions differ.
method Dynamic Importance Weighting (dynamic IW) that iterates between weight estimation and weighted classification, using a pre-trained feature extractor and stochastic optimization.
result Dynamic IW outperforms state-of-the-art methods in experiments with various types of distribution shift on multiple datasets.

CRAUM-Net improves salient object detection with context and uncertainty modeling.

problem Accurate salient object detection with precise boundary delineation.
method Contextual Recursive Attention with Uncertainty Modeling, multi-scale context aggregation, attention mechanisms, edge-aware decoder, Monte Carlo Dropout.
result Superior performance in producing accurate and reliable saliency maps.

GOTabPFN improves tabular model performance with compact tokenization for HDLSS data.

problem Making tabular models effective for high-dimensional, low-sample size data without retraining.
method Introducing Graph-guided Ordering with Local Refinement (GO-LR) and Neuro-Inspired Subunit Compression (NSC) to create compact meta-features.
result GOTabPFN improves stability and accuracy in tabular benchmarks with compact tokenization.

MCFNet recovers spatial detail and fuses it with semantic information for real-time segmentation.

problem Recovering spatial detail information and fusing it with semantic information in real-time.
method Proposes a new architecture (MCFNet) with feature refinement and fusion modules, and a gating unit.
result Achieves competitive performance with high speed (75.5% mIOU, 151.3 FPS on Cityscapes).

We refine Khovanov homology in the presence of an involution on the link. This refinement takes the form of a triply-graded theory, arising from a pair of filtrations. We focus primarily on strongly invertible knots and show, for instance, that this refinement is able to detect mutation.

2019-07-31abs ↗pdf ↗

In a previous paper we constructed a spectrum-level refinement of Khovanov homology. This refinement induces stable cohomology operations on Khovanov homology. In this paper we show that these cohomology operations commute with cobordism maps on Khovanov homology. As a consequence we obtain a refinement of Rasmussen's …

2012-06-15abs ↗pdf ↗

This work presents a new classifier that is specifically designed to be fully interpretable. This technique determines the probability of a class outcome, based directly on probability assignments measured from the training data. The accuracy of the predicted probability can be improved by measuring more probability es…

2017-10-27abs ↗pdf ↗

This paper aims to analyze knowledge consistency between pre-trained deep neural networks. We propose a generic definition for knowledge consistency between neural networks at different fuzziness levels. A task-agnostic method is designed to disentangle feature components, which represent the consistent knowledge, from…

2019-08-05abs ↗pdf ↗

In this paper, we propose a fast surrogate leverage weighted sampling strategy to generate refined random Fourier features for kernel approximation. Compared to the current state-of-the-art method that uses the leverage weighted scheme [Li-ICML2019], our new strategy is simpler and more effective. It uses kernel alignm…

2019-11-20abs ↗pdf ↗

DRN improves actuarial distributional forecasting with interpretable neural networks.

problem Challenges in modeling loss distributional properties with classic methods.
method Combines GLMs with a modified DDR method to flexibly refine baseline distribution.
result DRN improves predictive performance while maintaining interpretability.

Automated labeling of intracranial arteries improves accuracy and efficiency.

problem Challenges in accurately labeling intracranial arteries due to variations and limited datasets.
method Graph Neural Network (GNN) combined with hierarchical refinement for improved accuracy.
result Achieved 97.5% node labeling accuracy on a testing set of 105 scans.

Refines deep generative models to improve data density precision.

problem Achieving precise representation of data probability density in deep models.
method Iterated generative modeling to refine latent space, addressing topological obstructions.
result Latent Space Refinement (LaSeR) protocol improves generative model precision.

The paper analyzes high-dimensional kernel regression, showing different risk curves based on data and regularization.

problem Characterizing generalization properties of high-dimensional kernel ridge regression.
method Bias-variance decomposition of the expected excess risk, considering different regularization schemes and data eigen-profiles.
result The risk curve of kernel regression can be double-descent-like, bell-shaped, or monotonic, depending on n, d, and regularization level.

Braverman and Kappeler introduced a refinement of the Ray-Singer analytic torsion associated to a flat vector bundle over a closed odd-dimensional manifold. We study this notion and improve the Braverman-Kappeler theorem comparing the refined analytic torsion with Farber-Turaev refinement of the combinatorial torsion. …

2006-02-10abs ↗pdf ↗

We note that our stable homotopy refinements of Khovanov's arc algebras and tangle invariants induce refinements of Chen-Khovanov and Stroppel's platform algebras and tangle invariants, and discuss the topological Hochschild homology of these refinements.

2019-09-28abs ↗pdf ↗

EGR refines and assesses protein complex structures.

problem Improving the accuracy of protein complex 3D structures for drug discovery.
method E(3)-equivariant graph neural network (GNN) for multi-task refinement and assessment.
result EGR achieves state-of-the-art performance in refining and assessing protein complexes.