DPERC efficiently estimates covariance matrices for mixed data with missing values.
problem Estimating covariance matrices for datasets with missing values and mixed features.
method Direct Parameter Estimation for Randomly Missing Data with Categorical Features (DPERC).
result DPERC outperforms other methods in estimating covariance matrices for mixed data with missing values.
Analyzed banking crises across 66 countries, showing interconnections and clustering patterns.
problem Characterizing banking crises and their interconnections across different countries.
method Used dichotomous banking crises time series data from 1800 to 2014, analyzed via heatmap matrices and clustering.
result Countries exhibit pairwise correlation in banking crises, and crises tend to affect countries with financial links.
CADO optimizes heatmap-based solvers for cost minimization, overcoming performance limitations.
problem Heatmap-based solvers lack objective alignment for cost minimization.
method CADO uses Reinforcement Learning to optimize solution cost directly, introducing Label-Centered Reward and Hybrid Fine-Tuning.
result CADO achieves state-of-the-art performance across diverse benchmarks.
Deep neural network models have recently draw lots of attention, as it consistently produce impressive results in many computer vision tasks such as image classification, object detection, etc. However, interpreting such model and show the reason why it performs quite well becomes a challenging question. In this paper,…
Bayesian approach for aggregating unreliable data sources to create accurate heatmaps.
problem Classifying regions with sparse, unreliable data from multiple sources.
method Bayesian Gaussian Process classifier that models reliability and bias of each data source.
result Reduces crowdsourced data needed and improves accuracy of heatmaps.
A method for camera calibration using heatmap regression for fisheye images.
problem Accurate and robust camera angle estimation from fisheye images in the Manhattan world.
method Heatmap regression to detect directions of labeled image coordinates, simultaneous rotation and fisheye distortion recovery.
result Our method outperforms conventional methods on large-scale datasets and with off-the-shelf cameras.
Study evaluates saliency maps on artificial data with different backgrounds.
problem Objective evaluation of saliency methods on artificial data with varying backgrounds.
method Developed a framework to generate artificial data with synthetic lesions and a known ground truth map, evaluated two data sets with different backgrounds (Perlin noise and 2D brain MRI slices).
result Heatmaps vary strongly between saliency methods and backgrounds.
Deep learning model detects landmarks in X-ray cephalograms.
problem Automatically detecting landmarks in cephalometric X-ray images.
method 2-stage U-Net with attention mechanism and Expansive Exploration strategy.
result State-of-the-art results in landmark detection.
FCDD explains deep anomaly detection by mapping anomalies away and providing heatmap explanations.
problem Deep one-class classification's non-linear transformation makes it hard to interpret.
method FCDD learns a mapping that concentrates nominal samples, maps anomalies away, and provides heatmap explanations.
result FCDD sets a new state of the art in unsupervised anomaly detection on MVTec-AD.
Background: In cognitive neuroscience the potential of Deep Neural Networks (DNNs) for solving complex classification tasks is yet to be fully exploited. The most limiting factor is that DNNs as notorious 'black boxes' do not provide insight into neurophysiological phenomena underlying a decision. Layer-wise Relevance …
cGAP visualizes high-dimensional categorical data with interpretable geometric structure.
problem Lack of visualization tools for high-dimensional categorical data.
method cGAP uses Homogeneity Analysis (HOMALS) to embed data in a 3D space and maps it to colors.
result cGAP reveals coherent clusters, outliers, and local-to-global structure in categorical data.
cGAP visualizes high-dimensional categorical data with interpretable geometric structure.
problem Lack of visualization tools for high-dimensional categorical data.
method cGAP uses Homogeneity Analysis (HOMALS) to embed data in a 3D space and maps it to colors for visualization.
result cGAP reveals coherent clusters, outliers, and local-to-global structure in categorical data.
Paper evaluates CNN-based facial landmark detection methods.
problem Evaluate characteristics and performance of CNN-based facial landmark detection methods.
method Divided into regression and heatmap approaches, investigated using a hybrid loss function and discrimination network.
result Proposed model outperforms other models in all tested datasets.
Paper proposes model to assess financial risk of grid-ignited wildfires.
problem Financial risk and solvency threats from grid-ignited wildfires.
method Integrated model to evaluate damage costs and risk levels.
result Identifies high-risk areas for preemptive actions.
We improve neural network explainability by bypassing batch normalization.
problem Lack of transparency in neural networks.
method Layer-wise Relevance Propagation with a method to include normalization layers.
result Heatmaps are more accurate for convolutional layers with our method.
This paper introduces a novel deep learning framework for image animation. Given an input image with a target object and a driving video sequence depicting a moving object, our framework generates a video in which the target object is animated according to the driving sequence. This is achieved through a deep architect…
The paper improves alignment methods for deep neural networks using geometric and spectral analysis.
problem Improving alignment methods for deep neural networks.
method Geometric and spectral analysis of residual Jacobian chains.
result Deterministic and margin-verified results on the transport of dominant singular subspaces across layers.
Proposes AtCoR for predicting bike station usage, improving station network reconfiguration.
problem Challenges in predicting new bike stations due to lack of historical data.
method AtCoR algorithm that predicts both existing and new bike stations using station-centered heatmaps and historical correlations.
result AtCoR outperforms existing models in predicting bike station usage.
New tools explain FRF model predictions in high-dimensional ECG data.
problem Lack of interpretability in Functional Random Forests (FRF) models.
method Introduces FPDPs, FPC Probability Heatmaps, and various FPC importance metrics.
result Enhances transparency of FRF models by revealing FPC contributions.
Proposes a new method for explaining deep CNNs used in MRI-based AD diagnosis.
problem Lack of transparency and interpretability in deep CNN models for AD diagnosis.
method Swap Test method designed specifically for brain scan task.
result Proposed method provides more suitable explanations for AD diagnosis using MRI.
Paper identifies and solves a 'scrambled translation' issue in UNMT models.
problem Scrambled translation in UNMT models using word shuffle noise.
method Retraining UNMT models without noise after a pre-defined number of iterations.
result Retraining strategy improves BLEU scores by 10-20% on various language pairs.
MCD offers a complete model understanding for high-stake decisions.
problem Local model understanding in XAI methods is not sufficient for high-stake decisions.
method MCD extends concept-based methods to ensure global model understanding via multi-dimensional subspaces.
result MCD provides a complete model understanding, ensuring the model reasoning is related to the actual model.
Satellite images improve real-estate price predictions.
problem Improving accuracy of real-estate price predictions.
method Used convolutional neural networks (CNN) to incorporate satellite image data.
result CNN model trained on satellite images and structured data performs 7% better in MAE.
TrackNet tracks tiny balls in sports videos with high precision.
problem Accurately tracking tiny and fast-moving objects like tennis balls in sports videos.
method Developed a heatmap-based deep learning network, TrackNet, trained on public and additional labeled videos.
result Achieved high precision (99.7%) in ball tracking on public domain videos.
Simple aggregation of multiple methods defends against adversarial attacks on neural networks.
problem Manipulation of machine learning models to hide discriminating features.
method Aggregation of multiple explanation methods to make the model robust against adversarial attacks.
result The model remains robust even when the attacker has knowledge of the model weights and explanation methods.
Current XAI research lacks solid foundations and clear goals.
problem Inadequate conceptual, ethical, and methodological foundations in XAI research.
method Discussion of misconceptions and suggestions for improvement.
result Current XAI research needs to address conceptual, ethical, and methodological issues.
In most agent-based simulators, pedestrians navigate from origins to destinations. Consequently, destinations are essential input parameters to the simulation. While many other relevant parameters as positions, speeds and densities can be obtained from sensors, like cameras, destinations cannot be observed directly. Ou…
Neural nets predict user attention from mouse movements.
problem Predicting user attention from mouse cursor movements.
method Investigated different mouse movement representations and trained neural networks.
result Neural networks outperform handcrafted features for predicting user attention.
Paper proposes a method to detect glare in document images.
problem Glare obscures text in document images, hindering recognition.
method Divides document into blocks, collects luminance and histogram features, uses CNN to detect glare.
result High recall and f-score in detecting glare.
This paper focuses on the problem of explaining predictions of psychological attributes such as attractiveness, happiness, confidence and intelligence from face photographs using deep neural networks. Since psychological attribute datasets typically suffer from small sample sizes, we apply transfer learning with two ba…
Applying deep learning methods to mammography assessment has remained a challenging topic. Dense noise with sparse expressions, mega-pixel raw data resolution, lack of diverse examples have all been factors affecting performance. The lack of pixel-level ground truths have especially limited segmentation methods in push…
Humans take advantage of real world symmetries for various tasks, yet capturing their superb symmetry perception mechanism with a computational model remains elusive. Motivated by a new study demonstrating the extremely high inter-person accuracy of human perceived symmetries in the wild, we have constructed the first …
We simplify matrix computations for block matrices, especially useful for covariance and correlation matrices.
problem Complex computations for block matrices, especially for covariance and correlation matrices.
method Obtained a canonical representation for block matrices, facilitating computation of various matrix operations.
result Simplified computation of matrix operations for block matrices, particularly useful for covariance and correlation matrices.
Minimal submanifolds in matrix spaces proven for specific ranks.
problem Minimal submanifolds in matrix spaces.
method Proving semialgebraic sets of matrices are minimal.
result Rectangular, skew-symmetric, and symmetric matrices with prescribed eigenvalues are minimal.
The paper uses DNN for electricity price forecasting and XAI for understanding the factors.
problem Complex interactions and dependencies in electricity markets make it hard to understand price dynamics.
method Used DNN for forecasting and XAI (SHAP, Gradient, heatmaps) for understanding factors.
result Introduced novel concepts SSHAP values and SSHAP lines for enhanced representation of high-dimensional tabular models.
Computes isotropy subgroups of orthogonal matrices acting on Hermitian matrices.
problem Computing isotropy subgroups of orthogonal matrices acting on Hermitian matrices.
method Algorithm for solving a matrix equation to compute isotropy subgroups.
result Computed isotropy subgroups of orthogonal matrices acting on Hermitian matrices.
A new matrix factorization method for high-dimensional data.
problem Exploiting sparse structures in complex data for better interpretability.
method Bayesian shrinkage priors and flexible sparse patterns modeled through row and column dependencies.
result Demonstrated practical advantages through simulation and soccer heatmap analysis.
New method discovers concepts in hidden feature layers using sparse subspace clustering.
problem Local attribution methods fail to identify coherent model behavior across samples.
method Sparse Subspace Clustering (SSCC) for concept discovery.
result Empirically validated method for various image classification tasks.
Study on random matrices in deep neural networks using Gaussian data.
problem Distribution of singular values in product of random matrices in deep learning.
method Free probability theory combined with standard techniques of random matrix theory.
result Justification for applying free probability theory to non-independent random data matrices.
Study on random matrices in deep neural networks with IID entries.
problem Distribution of singular values in product of random matrices for deep neural networks.
method Random matrix theory with a streamlined approach for non-Gaussian data.
result Generalization of macroscopic universality property to non-Gaussian data.
Financial markets analyzed by reducing correlation matrix complexity.
problem Understanding complex financial market correlations.
method Coarse graining Pearson correlation matrices into Guhr matrices by market sectors.
result Significant reduction in the number of relevant variables.
Study on estimating Monge matrices with statistical methods.
problem Estimating Monge matrices with additive noise.
method Viewing structure as a shape constraint, establishing minimax rates, proposing efficient estimators.
result Established minimax rates of estimation for Monge and pre-Monge matrices.
Study isotropy groups for complex orthogonal and skew-symmetric matrices.
problem Understanding isotropy subgroups of orthogonal similarity transformations.
method Analysis of group structure of nonsingular block matrices.
result Group structure of isotropy subgroups related to block Toeplitz matrices.
We introduce Clique Matrices as an alternative representation of undirected graphs, being a generalisation of the incidence matrix representation. Here we use clique matrices to decompose a graph into a set of possibly overlapping clusters, de ned as well-connected subsets of vertices. The decomposition is based on a s…
Study of strictly accretive matrices using Finsler geometry.
problem Characterize the set of strictly accretive matrices.
method Introduced Finsler metrics and characterized geodesics and distance.
result Geodesic distance applied to matrix approximation problem.
Minimal spectral radii found for specific matrix types.
problem Finding smallest spectral radii for certain matrix classes.
method Analyzing skew-reciprocal integer matrices of fixed even dimensions.
result Most classes of matrices have smaller spectral radii than their reciprocal counterparts.
Researchers develop geodesics for a new metric on correlation matrices.
problem Lack of intrinsic tools for statistical analyses of correlation matrices.
method Developed geodesics for the quotient-affine metric on full-rank correlation matrices.
result Provided fundamental Riemannian operations for the quotient-affine metric.
We find an upper bound for geodesic distances associated to monotone Riemannian metrics on positive definite matrices and density matrices.