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48 results for functional approaches

A new method for incorporating preferences in multi-objective Bayesian optimization.

problem Incorporating preferences in computationally expensive multi-objective optimization problems.
method Building independent surrogate models on each objective function and using Generalised value distribution to approximate the scalarizing function.
result The proposed multi-surrogate approach outperforms the mono-surrogate approach on benchmark and real-world problems.

Proposes a deep neural network for multi-dimensional functional data classification.

problem Classifying multi-dimensional functional data with non-Gaussian distributions.
method Trains a deep neural network on the principle components of the training data.
result FDNN achieves minimax optimality when log density ratio has a locally connected modular structure.

In this paper, a new approach of defining Steiner symmetrization of coercive convex functions is proposed and some fundamental properties of the new Steiner symmetrization are proved. Further, using the new Steiner symmetrization, we give a different approach to prove a functional version of the Blaschke-Santalo inequa…

2014-03-03abs ↗pdf ↗

New method optimizes portfolio weights as functions, outperforming traditional approaches.

problem Optimizing portfolio weights in mean-variance models.
method Functional optimization approach, treating weights as functions of past values.
result Gradient-ascent algorithms can solve functional optimization problems for mean-variance portfolio management.

Due to the intractable partition function, the exact likelihood function for a Markov random field (MRF), in many situations, can only be approximated. Major approximation approaches include pseudolikelihood and Laplace approximation. In this paper, we propose a novel way of approximating the likelihood function throug…

2018-03-27abs ↗pdf ↗

Proposes a method to estimate functional graphical models from multivariate random functions.

problem Estimating conditional independence structure of multivariate random functions.
method Neighborhood selection approach combining function-on-function regression and graph recovery.
result Statistical consistency of the method in high-dimensional settings.

Unified framework for Bayesian PDE-constrained inversion using physics-informed neural networks.

problem Incorporating prior distributions in function space into Bayesian PINN-based inversion.
method Functional-prior-based approaches (fpBPINN) to Bayesian PDE-constrained inversion using physics-informed neural networks (PINNs). Two complementary approaches: FPI-BPINN and fParVI-PINN.
result Accurate estimation of posterior distributions in seismic traveltime tomography and Darcy-flow permeability inversion.

The study proves a quantitative functional CLT for neural networks with smooth activation functions.

problem Understanding the convergence rates of neural networks with different activation functions.
method Functional versions of the Stein-Malliavin approach and a quantitative functional central limit theorem.
result Rates of convergence depend on the smoothness of the activation function, ranging from logarithmic to sqrt(n).

Bayesian optimization for composite functions improves efficiency.

problem Optimizing composite functions with expensive derivative-free evaluations.
method Exploits composite structure using multi-output Gaussian process and expected improvement for composite functions.
result Significantly improves sampling efficiency and asymptotically converges to global optimum.

Optimal unimodal fitting for linear loss functions in a sequential, efficient manner.

problem Optimal unimodal transformation of univariate model scores under linear loss functions.
method Proposes a sequential approach to estimate the optimal rectangular fit for observed samples with each new sample.
result Sequential approach achieves optimal efficiency with logarithmic time complexity per iteration.

We discuss the nature of structure-preserving maps of varies function algebras. In particular, we identify isomorphisms between special Colombeau algebras on manifolds with invertible manifold-valued generalized functions in the case of smooth parametrization. As a consequence, and to underline the consistency and vali…

2010-10-18abs ↗pdf ↗

The problem of multilabel classification when the labels are related through a hierarchical categorization scheme occurs in many application domains such as computational biology. For example, this problem arises naturally when trying to automatically assign gene function using a controlled vocabularies like Gene Ontol…

2012-05-09abs ↗pdf ↗

The paper proposes methods to find a shared active subspace for multivariate vector-valued functions.

problem Minimizing the deviation between function evaluations in the original and reconstructed spaces.
method Manipulating gradients or SPD matrices to identify a shared structure.
result Summing SPD matrices often identifies the best shared active subspace.

A new method uses optimal transport for imitation learning, improving efficiency and performance.

problem Recovering expert policies from demonstrations with efficient and general reward functions.
method Proposes Wasserstein Adversarial Imitation Learning, using Kantorovich potentials as reward functions and regularized optimal transport.
result Significantly improves sample-efficiency and average cumulative rewards in robotic experiments.

A new batch Bayesian optimization method for less expensive functions.

problem Traditional BO approaches are not suitable for less expensive functions due to high computational costs.
method Introduces a new exploration strategy using geometric distance and Sobol sequence to guide batch optimization.
result Demonstrates superior performance compared to existing methods when function evaluations are less expensive.

This paper extends semi-structured networks to functional data.

problem Maintaining interpretability in functional data analysis while capturing non-linearities and interactions.
method Proposes a functional SSN method that scales well and improves predictive performance.
result The functional SSN method accurately recovers underlying signals and performs favorably compared to competing methods.

Enhanced tree-based classifiers use derivatives and geometry for better function classification.

problem Improving classification of high-dimensional time series data.
method Integrates Functional Data Analysis with tree-based ensemble techniques, leveraging derivative and geometric features.
result Significant improvements over traditional approaches in function classification.

Unified theory for representation learning using learnable functions.

problem Insufficient theoretical understanding of unsupervised and self-supervised learning.
method Discriminative theoretical framework for analyzing sample complexity.
result Learnable regularization functions can reduce the amount of labeled data needed.

Bayesian optimization is a sample-efficient approach to global optimization that relies on theoretically motivated value heuristics (acquisition functions) to guide its search process. Fully maximizing acquisition functions produces the Bayes' decision rule, but this ideal is difficult to achieve since these functions …

2018-05-25abs ↗pdf ↗

Binary hashing is a well-known approach for fast approximate nearest-neighbor search in information retrieval. Much work has focused on affinity-based objective functions involving the hash functions or binary codes. These objective functions encode neighborhood information between data points and are often inspired by…

2016-02-04abs ↗pdf ↗

New simulations advise caution in choosing principal components for multivariate functional data.

problem Inaccurate selection of principal components in multivariate functional data.
method Extensive simulations investigating the reliability of percentage of variance explained thresholds.
result Conventional threshold methods may fail to accurately explain overall variance in multivariate functional data.

A new decoupled approach for Gaussian processes reduces complexity and improves performance.

problem Superlinear complexity in sparse variational inference methods for Gaussian processes.
method Orthogonally decoupling the mean and covariance functions of Gaussian processes to achieve linear complexity and expressive posterior mean functions.
result Our method achieves significantly faster convergence compared to state-of-the-art approaches.

Unified approach for nonparametric regression and conditional distribution learning.

problem Nonparametric regression and conditional distribution learning problems.
method Generative learning framework with deep neural networks to estimate a conditional generator.
result The approach estimates a regression function and a conditional generator simultaneously, providing good prediction intervals.

New approach to bilevel optimization for machine learning using functional methods.

problem Solving bilevel optimization problems in machine learning, especially with over-parameterized neural networks.
method Functional point of view, scalable and efficient algorithms for functional bilevel optimization.
result Demonstrates benefits of functional approach on instrumental regression and reinforcement learning tasks.

Efficient binary sampling method for global optimization of univariate functions with low regret.

problem Global optimization of univariate loss functions.
method Binary sampling approach to circumvent hard-to-determine query points in traditional methods.
result At most Llog(3T)L\log (3T) and 2.25H2.25H regret for LL-Lipschitz continuous and HH-Lipschitz smooth functions respectively.

Unified approach for predicting missing segments in partially observed functions.

problem Predicting missing segments in partially observed functions with complex dependence and irregular noise.
method Unified registration and prediction approach under the conformal prediction framework, integrating amplitude and phase components.
result Effective prediction bands with finite-sample marginal coverage guarantees under weak assumptions.

New GP model estimates piecewise continuous functions.

problem Piecewise continuous regression functions in scientific and engineering applications.
method Local Gaussian process model with partitioned local data and joint estimation of boundaries.
result Superior performance over conventional GP models in estimating piecewise regression functions.

Study analyzes Bayesian inference algorithms using dynamical functional approach.

problem Analysis of approximate inference algorithms for large Gaussian latent variable models.
method Dynamical functional approach to model nontrivial dependencies and obtain exact effective stochastic process.
result Closed-form expressions for the rate of convergence are derived and validated.