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48 results for hazard function

The paper proposes a new method for clustering survival data using smoothed log-hazard trajectories.

problem Clustering survival data based on instantaneous risk dynamics.
method Functional Principal Component Analysis applied to B-spline smoothed log-hazard trajectories.
result The proposed method provides an interpretable representation of relative temporal risk dynamics.

Develops a method to estimate average hazard under non-proportional hazards without relying on proportional hazards assumption.

problem Estimation of treatment effects when hazards are non-proportional, leading to unstable hazard ratios.
method Semiparametric, doubly robust framework for covariate-adjusted average hazard estimation.
result Valid sqrt{n} inference with small bias and near-nominal confidence-interval coverage across proportional and non-proportional hazards settings.

Study optimal reinsurance contracts to prevent moral hazard under non-concave premium principles.

problem Preventing moral hazard in reinsurance contracts under non-concave premium principles.
method Develops optimal reinsurance contracts under a diffusion risk model with incentive compatibility constraints and extended distortion premium principles.
result An optimal reinsurance contract exists and is characterized by solving a double obstacle problem.

BoXHED boosts hazard estimation for dynamic health risk scores.

problem Analyzing time-varying health vitals for disease onset prediction.
method Gradient boosting for nonparametric hazard function estimation with time-dependent covariates.
result Novel interaction effects among risk factors identified in cardiovascular disease onset data.

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.

Given functional data from a survival process with time-dependent covariates, we derive a smooth convex representation for its nonparametric log-likelihood functional and obtain its functional gradient. From this, we devise a generic gradient boosting procedure for estimating the hazard function nonparametrically. An i…

2017-01-27abs ↗pdf ↗

QSurv models survival data without discretization, achieving high accuracy.

problem Intractable likelihood estimation for continuous-time survival models.
method QSurv uses numerical quadrature for cumulative hazard approximation and time-conditioned low-rank adaptation.
result QSurv achieves competitive predictive performance and interpretable hazard patterns.

ICODEN models survival data with interval-censored times using neural networks and ODEs.

problem Predicting time-to-event outcomes with interval-censored data, especially when models require strong assumptions or cannot handle high-dimensional predictors.
method ICODEN uses ordinary differential equations and deep neural networks to model the hazard function and cumulative hazard without proportional hazards assumption.
result ICODEN achieves satisfactory predictive accuracy across various simulation and real-world applications, handling high-dimensional predictors robustly.

SurvLIME-KS improves survival model explanations robustly.

problem Improving explanations of unreliable survival models.
method SurvLIME-KS combines Cox proportional hazards model and Kolmogorov-Smirnov bounds for robust optimization.
result SurvLIME-KS minimizes average distance and maximizes distance in approximating cumulative hazard functions.

Semi-parametric survival analysis methods like the Cox Proportional Hazards (CPH) regression (Cox, 1972) are a popular approach for survival analysis. These methods involve fitting of the log-proportional hazard as a function of the covariates and are convenient as they do not require estimation of the baseline hazard …

2019-05-14abs ↗pdf ↗

New method estimates hazard ratios without bias in observational studies.

problem Uninterpretable hazard ratios due to unspecified baseline hazard.
method Kernel-based machine learning to model risk set changes.
result Debiased maximum-likelihood estimators identify true hazard ratios.

The paper solves an insurance problem using mean-variance and rank-dependent utility theory.

problem Formulating and solving an insurance problem with rank-dependent utility and mean-variance premium principle.
method Formulated as a non-concave maximization problem, then turned into a concave quantile optimization problem, solved using calculus of variations.
result An optimal insurance contract is derived and numerically computed.

We introduce a semi-parametric Bayesian model for survival analysis. The model is centred on a parametric baseline hazard, and uses a Gaussian process to model variations away from it nonparametrically, as well as dependence on covariates. As opposed to many other methods in survival analysis, our framework does not im…

2016-11-02abs ↗pdf ↗

Novel approach to compute hazard ratios from observational studies using SCMs and backdoor adjustment.

problem Identifying causal relationships from observational data using hazard ratios.
method Backdoor adjustment through structural causal models (SCMs) and do-calculus.
result Novel approach for computing hazard ratios from observational studies.

Paper proposes a method to estimate confidence bands for survival random forests.

problem No statistically valid and computationally feasible approach for estimating confidence bands for survival random forests.
method Extending recent developments in infinite-order incomplete U-statistics, the paper proposes an unbiased confidence band estimation.
result The proposed method accurately estimates the confidence band and achieves desired coverage rate.

A new model uses neural networks to efficiently learn multivariate temporal point processes.

problem Efficiently modeling multivariate temporal point processes with low parameter complexity.
method Modeling the cumulative hazard function with neural networks for each variate.
result The proposed model achieves state-of-the-art performance on data fitting and event prediction tasks.

Unified model estimates landslide hazard combining susceptibility, intensity, and frequency.

problem Lack of unified statistical models for landslide hazard estimation.
method Deep learning combined with extreme-value theory.
result Model performs excellently and can estimate hazard for multiple return periods.

Application of discrete-time survival methods for continuous-time survival prediction is considered. For this purpose, a scheme for discretization of continuous-time data is proposed by considering the quantiles of the estimated event-time distribution, and, for smaller data sets, it is found to be preferable over the …

2019-10-15abs ↗pdf ↗

CoxSE combines deep learning with self-explaining neural networks for survival analysis.

problem Improving predictive power of Cox Proportional Hazards model while maintaining explainability.
method Proposes CoxSE, a locally explainable Cox proportional hazards model using SENN, and CoxSENAM, a hybrid model with NAM.
result CoxSE provides more stable and consistent explanations while maintaining predictive power.

Enhances Cox model for survival analysis with symbolic non-linear log-risk functions.

problem Limited interpretability and non-linearity in traditional Cox models.
method Introduces GCPH model using Kolmogorov-Arnold Networks for symbolic non-linear log-risk functions.
result GCPH achieves competitive performance and superior interpretability.

Spatially-aware model improves earthquake hazard assessment accuracy.

problem Misrepresentation of seismic effects across diverse landscapes.
method Causal Bayesian network with Gaussian Processes and normalizing flows.
result Achieves up to 35.2% AUC improvement over existing methods.

An accurate model of patient-specific kidney graft survival distributions can help to improve shared-decision making in the treatment and care of patients. In this paper, we propose a deep learning method that directly models the survival function instead of estimating the hazard function to predict survival times for …

2017-05-29abs ↗pdf ↗

CBNNs model survival with time-varying interactions, outperforming other methods.

problem Complex covariate effects and time-varying interactions in survival analysis.
method Combines case-base sampling with neural networks to model time-varying effects and complex baseline hazards.
result CBNNs outperform regression and neural network-based survival methods in simulations and real data applications.

In this paper, we provide a solution to two problems which have been open in default time modeling in credit risk. We first show that if ττ is an arbitrary random (default) time such that its Azéma's supermartingale $Z_t^τ=¶(τ>t|\F_t)$ is continuous, then ττ avoids stopping times. We then disprove a conjecture about …

2008-07-30abs ↗pdf ↗

New optimization methods improve Cox Proportional Hazards model training for high-dimensional data.

problem Vanishing second order derivatives in Newton method prevent convergence for high-dimensional CPH model training.
method Construct and minimize surrogate functions exploiting hidden mathematical structures of CPH model.
result Global convergence and monotonic loss decrease, leading to sparse and high-quality models.

The paper examines how risk reduction and insurance choices interact under convex premium principles.

problem Interaction between self-protection and insurance demand under convex premium principles.
method Investigates optimal prevention efforts and insurance shares using distortion risk measures.
result Self-protection and insurance are complementary, but ex ante moral hazard can turn this into a substitution effect.

We present a plausible micro-founded model for the previously postulated power law finite time singular form of the crash hazard rate in the Johansen-Ledoit-Sornette model of rational expectation bubbles. The model is based on a percolation picture of the network of traders and the concept that clusters of connected tr…

2016-01-28abs ↗pdf ↗

The paper develops a filtering framework for estimating hazard rates with jumps in financial and insurance applications.

problem Estimating hazard rates with unobservable change-points in financial and insurance contexts.
method Continuous-time filtering framework using progressive enlargement of filtration, stochastic differential equations, and sensitivity analysis.
result Explicit formula for survival probability conditional on partial information.

A framework combining HSMM and survival analysis for lifecycle-oriented mobility analysis.

problem Understanding individual metro usage dynamics over multi-year horizons.
method A state-based lifecycle modeling framework integrating HSMM and discrete-time survival analysis.
result Identification of interpretable mobility states, transition dynamics, and state-dependent exit and re-entry processes.

Proposes FarmHazard model for hazard regression with correlated covariates.

problem Model selection challenges in high-dimensional data with correlated covariates.
method Factor-Augmented Regularized Model for Hazard Regression (FarmHazard) that learns latent factors and idiosyncratic components.
result Proves model selection and estimation consistency under mild conditions.

DeepHazard uses neural networks to predict time-varying survival risks.

problem Traditional survival models assume proportional hazards and do not account for time-varying covariate information.
method DeepHazard is a neural network approach that models time-varying hazards without proportional hazards assumption.
result DeepHazard outperforms existing methods in predicting survival time, as shown by C-index metrics on real datasets.

SurvITE learns treatment effects from time-to-event data, addressing unique challenges.

problem Inferring heterogeneous treatment effects from time-to-event data.
method Proposes a novel deep learning method for treatment-specific hazard estimation.
result Method outperforms baselines by addressing covariate shifts from various sources.

A new neural network model for predicting event times without distributional assumptions.

problem Predicting event times from censored data with complex assumptions.
method Deep AFT Rank-regression model (DART) using Gehan's rank statistic.
result DART significantly improves performance on various benchmark datasets.