Adma proposes a flexible loss function for neural networks.
problem Static loss functions limit neural network performance.
method Introduces a flexible loss function that adapts to ANN complexity and data distribution.
result Flexible loss function achieves state-of-the-art performance.
Hi-fi priors enhance BNNs by learning flexible activations.
problem Challenging to impose function-space priors on BNNs.
method Optimization techniques to learn flexible activations.
result BNNs with flexible activations can achieve desired priors.
Flexible model for complex relationships using Bayesian nonparametrics.
problem Complex relationships between variables not well captured by simple models.
method Hierarchical generation of nonlinear features, Bayesian inference, variable selection.
result Find interpretable models with a small set of important features.
GNet uses Gaussian processes for scalable, flexible neural networks.
problem Large-scale predictive modeling with high computational and storage costs.
method GNet employs Gaussian processes with nonparametric activation functions and a fast algorithm for training and predictions.
result GNet achieves competitive performance across various test problems, including nonlinear function prediction and real-world data regression.
GNet uses Gaussian processes for scalable, flexible neural networks.
problem Large-scale predictive modeling with high computational and storage costs.
method GNet employs Gaussian processes with nonparametric activation functions and a fast algorithm for efficient training and predictions.
result GNet achieves competitive performance across various test problems, including nonlinear function prediction and real-world data regression.
Flexible spatial models improve predictive performance over nonstationary alternatives.
problem Improving predictive performance in nonstationary spatial modeling.
method Introduces a modular parametric covariance function that extends nonstationary spatial models.
result The proposed covariance function outperforms nonparametric methods in predictive performance.
Flexible approach for normal approximations in geometric and topological statistics.
problem Normal approximation for complex statistics not expressible as sums of score functions.
method Flexible add-one cost operator combined with strong stabilization theory.
result Established normal approximation results for geometric and topological statistics.
TAAN model learns optimal network architecture for MTL tasks.
problem Improving generalization performance of MTL by finding flexible and accurate shared architecture.
method TAAN model with flexible activation functions and functional regularization.
result TAAN and regularization methods improve MTL performance.
Bayesian model improves classification performance with flexible uncertainty modeling.
problem Improving classification performance with flexible uncertainty modeling.
method Combines Gaussian process and Dirichlet process priors for latent function and link function, respectively.
result Outperforms standard logistic regression on simulated data.
New neural processes use stacked Markov operators to improve flexibility.
problem Improving flexibility in neural processes.
method Stacking neural parameterized Markov transition operators in function space.
result MNPs outperform baseline models on various tasks.
Flexible framework for CMTF with ADMM for various constraints and couplings.
problem Challenges in data fusion from multiple sources with varying characteristics.
method Flexible algorithmic framework using AO and ADMM for various constraints, loss functions, and couplings.
result Accurate and computationally efficient results for various loss functions, including KL divergence.
A new HP model balances interpretability and flexibility for EHR event sequences.
problem Balancing interpretability and flexibility in modeling diagnostic event sequences.
method Proposes a neural network-based HP with flexible impact kernel and transformer layers.
result Accurately recovers impact functions, competitive performance, and clinically meaningful interpretation.
SlicStan improves Stan's usability and efficiency.
problem Stan's block syntax sacrifices usability for scalability.
method Formalized Stan, introduced SlicStan with compositional syntax and flexible functions.
result SlicStan facilitates better code reuse and abstraction.
A new method reparameterizes Gaussian noise for better flexibility and performance.
problem Improving the Gumbel-Softmax for better flexibility and performance.
method Invertible Gaussian Reparameterization (IGR) using modified softmax and transformations.
result IGR outperforms Gumbel-Softmax in various experiments.
New tests for VaR and ES forecast encompassing using flexible link functions.
problem Testing forecast encompassing for Value at Risk and Expected Shortfall.
method Flexible link functions for testing convex forecast combinations and nonstandard asymptotic theory for boundary parameters.
result Tests based on new link functions outperform unrestricted linear link functions for one-step and multi-step forecasts.
Flexible tree ensemble learning framework supports arbitrary loss functions and multi-task learning.
problem Limited modeling capabilities of existing tree ensemble learning toolkits.
method Differentiable tree ensembles with tensor-based formulation for efficient training.
result Our framework leads to 100x more compact and 23% more expressive tree ensembles.
FISHDBC clusters arbitrary data with flexible, scalable, and hierarchical features.
problem Clustering arbitrary data with arbitrary distance functions efficiently.
method Flexible, incremental, scalable, hierarchical density-based clustering algorithm.
result Flexible clustering of arbitrary data without feature extraction.
Limbo is an open-source C++11 library for Bayesian optimization which is designed to be both highly flexible and very fast. It can be used to optimize functions for which the gradient is unknown, evaluations are expensive, and runtime cost matters (e.g., on embedded systems or robots). Benchmarks on standard functions …
tsflex speeds up time series processing and feature extraction.
problem Inefficient and inflexible time series processing tools.
method Flexible Python toolkit exttttsflex for multivariate, asynchronous time series. result Significantly faster and more memory-efficient than existing packages.
SOBER framework optimizes Bayesian optimization tasks efficiently.
problem Challenges in parallel Bayesian optimization.
method Probabilistic Lifting with Kernel Quadrature.
result Versatile and flexible batch Bayesian optimization.
Combines kernels to create flexible priors in BNNs for seasonal and trend data.
problem Creating flexible priors in Bayesian neural networks for complex data.
method Derives BNN architectures from kernel combinations and periodic functions.
result BNNs can produce periodic kernels useful for capturing seasonal and trend data.
Proposes a flexible neural network model for temporal point processes.
problem Limited expressiveness of RNN-based models for temporal point processes.
method Integrates intensity function using a feedforward neural network and calculates it as its derivative.
result Achieves competitive or superior performance compared to previous methods.
New ADMM method for PARAFAC2 tensor decomposition with flexible regularization.
problem Challenges in applying regularisation to the evolving mode of PARAFAC2.
method Alternating Direction Method of Multipliers (AO-ADMM) for PARAFAC2 tensor fitting.
result The proposed ADMM-based approach accurately recovers underlying components from simulated data.
DMAE uses neural networks to cluster data with flexible dissimilarity functions.
problem Clustering data with complex dissimilarity functions.
method Integrates a dissimilarity mixture model into deep learning architectures.
result DMAE achieves competitive clustering accuracy compared to other methods.
New models directly model inter-event times without intensity functions.
problem Learning temporal point processes with intensity-based approaches.
method Normalizing flows and mixture models for flexible and efficient modeling.
result Achieves state-of-the-art performance in prediction tasks.
A new RL framework learns flexible point process models from event data.
problem Learning flexible models for complex, ordered event data in continuous time.
method Inspired by reinforcement learning, a policy is parameterized as a recurrent neural network to mimic the observed event distribution.
result The proposed RL framework efficiently learns flexible point process models and performs well in both synthetic and real data.
FlexCMH learns effective hashing codes from weakly-paired data.
problem Cross-modal hashing assumes perfect correspondence between samples, which is unrealistic.
method FlexCMH uses clustering-based matching to find potential correspondence and jointly optimizes it with hashing functions.
result FlexCMH achieves significantly better results than state-of-the-art methods.
Flexible DNN for survival data, avoiding proportional hazards assumption.
problem Survival analysis with complex interactions and non-proportional hazards.
method Partially linear DNN model with a flexible nonparametric component.
result FLEXI-Haz achieves optimal convergence rates and asymptotic efficiency.
Develops flexible non-parametric ACFs using B-spline kernels.
problem Flexible modelling of the autocovariance function (ACF) in time-series, spatial, and spatio-temporal analysis.
method Derives the inverse Fourier transform of B-spline spectral bases to create a general class of non-parametric ACFs.
result Provides a provably dense, flexible, and general class of non-parametric ACFs for various types of processes.
Flexible model captures commodity skews with maturity effects.
problem Capturing market skew in commodity futures with maturity effects.
method Non-parametric extension with leverage functions, calibrated using Monte Carlo simulation.
result Model accurately captures market smile and implied variance accumulation.
New method solves quantile crossing problem in econometrics.
problem Quantile crossing problem in quantile regression.
method Flexible check function approach.
result Eliminates or greatly reduces quantile crossing problem.
This paper develops a new method for eliciting more flexible metrics, improving fairness and applicability.
problem Limited flexibility in existing metric elicitation strategies for reflecting user preferences.
method Develops a strategy for eliciting quadratic metrics based on predictive rates, requiring only relative preference feedback.
result Achieves near-optimal query complexity and broadens the use cases for metric elicitation.
We propose a flexible method for estimating value functions in reinforcement learning without parametric assumptions.
problem Lack of interpretability in reinforcement learning models, especially in healthcare applications.
method Nonparametric additive model using local kernel regression and basis expansion.
result Personalized, adaptive recommendations for postoperative recovery.
Neural networks are generally built by interleaving (adaptable) linear layers with (fixed) nonlinear activation functions. To increase their flexibility, several authors have proposed methods for adapting the activation functions themselves, endowing them with varying degrees of flexibility. None of these approaches, h…
A new clustering method uses nonparametric smoothing to estimate cluster membership functions.
problem Clustering with flexible, nonparametric estimation.
method Nonparametric smoothing to estimate cluster membership functions without explicit modelling assumptions.
result The method automatically determines the number of clusters and level of flexibility.
Empirical Gaussian Processes learn flexible priors from data.
problem Limited effectiveness of standard Gaussian process kernels.
method Estimate mean and covariance functions empirically from data.
result Empirical GPs converge to closest GP to real data generating process.
Paper introduces new risk norms based on ES with flexible distortion functions.
problem Risk quantification and anomaly detection in financial data.
method Developed generalized Expected-Shortfall (ES) norms using distortion risk measures and duality theory.
result Unified analytical framework for risk quantification and practical applications.
A new Branch-and-Bound solver tackles L0-penalized problems with flexible loss functions.
problem Solving L0-penalized optimization problems with a broader class of loss functions.
method Generic Branch-and-Bound procedure with closed-form expressions for key quantities.
result El0ps solver achieves state-of-the-art performance and extends computational feasibility.
FuBIF enhances AD by using real-valued functions for more flexible anomaly detection.
problem Limitations of the Isolation Forest in adaptability and bias.
method Introduces FuBIF, a generalization of IF using real-valued functions for branching in evaluation trees.
result FuBIF significantly improves flexibility and evaluation tree construction.
URN neural network dynamically generates various neural structures during training.
problem Creating neural networks with flexible, dynamic structures during training.
method Introduced Unstructured Recursive Network (URN) and used gradient descent on a single loss function.
result Different neural structures can emerge from a single URN during training.
Kernel methods have great promise for learning rich statistical representations of large modern datasets. However, compared to neural networks, kernel methods have been perceived as lacking in scalability and flexibility. We introduce a family of fast, flexible, lightly parametrized and general purpose kernel learning …
We consider a nonlinear state-space model with the state transition and observation functions expressed as basis function expansions. The coefficients in the basis function expansions are learned from data. Using a connection to Gaussian processes we also develop priors on the coefficients, for tuning the model flexibi…
GARIM theory explains how conscious manipulation of internal representations enhances goal-directed behavior.
problem Limited understanding of how consciousness supports flexible goal-directed cognition.
method Extending a three-component theory of flexible cognition, proposing GARIM theory.
result Conscious states actively manipulate internal representations to align with goals, enhancing flexibility.
PFNs4BO uses neural processes for flexible Bayesian Optimization.
problem Efficient surrogate modeling for Bayesian Optimization.
method In-context learning of PFNs to approximate posterior predictive distribution.
result PFNs outperform traditional GP, BNN in BO tasks.
Prediction markets show considerable promise for developing flexible mechanisms for machine learning. Here, machine learning markets for multivariate systems are defined, and a utility-based framework is established for their analysis. This differs from the usual approach of defining static betting functions. It is sho…
Algorithm improves transfer learning by inferring successor maps.
problem Machine learning challenges in multi-task scenarios.
method Combining factorized representations and nonparametric memory-based approaches.
result Improves transfer capabilities and outperforms other algorithms.
Develops a flexible model for regime transitions in time series data.
problem Nonlinear and context-dependent regime transitions in time series data.
method Semi-parametric state-space model with learned transition functions.
result Improved recovery of nonlinear transition dynamics and earlier detection of regime changes.
DML addresses biases in machine learning by estimating nuisance functions.
problem Bias in machine learning models due to nuisance functions.
method Double/Debiased Machine Learning (DML) approach to reduce biases.
result DML allows flexible estimation of nuisance functions without auxiliary assumptions.