The paper analyzes the stationarity of stochastic Volterra integral equations and introduces fake stationary regimes.
problem Analyzing the stationarity of non-Markovian dynamical systems described by SVIEs.
method Investigates the properties of SVIE solutions, focusing on stationarity over finite and long time horizons, and introduces a deterministic stabilizer to induce a fake stationary regime.
result SVIEs do not exhibit a strong stationary regime unless the kernel is constant or degenerate, but a fake stationary regime can be achieved with a deterministic stabilizer.
TimeBridge addresses non-stationarity in long-term time series forecasting.
problem Non-stationarity in multivariate time series leads to spurious regressions and obscures long-term relationships.
method TimeBridge segments series into patches, applying Integrated Attention for short-term non-stationarity and Cointegrated Attention for long-term cointegration.
result TimeBridge achieves state-of-the-art performance in both short-term and long-term forecasting.
Partial regularity theorem for geodesic networks in R^n.
problem Proving regularity for geodesic networks in R^n.
method Partial ε-regularity theorem for sequences of integer multiplicity stationary geodesic networks converging to a multiplicity k line. result Proves partial regularity for geodesic networks.
Framework isolates causal effects from time series data, improving accuracy under non-stationarity and autocorrelation.
problem Causal inference in non-stationary, autocorrelated time series data.
method Decomposes time series into trend, seasonal, and residual components; performs component-specific causal analysis.
result Framework more accurately recovers ground-truth causal structure than state-of-the-art baselines, especially under strong non-stationarity and temporal autocorrelation.
Study uses RL to optimize dynamic portfolios, addressing non-stationarity and constraints.
problem Non-stationarity and investment constraints in dynamic portfolio optimization.
method Reinforcement learning with regime change variables and practical constraints integration.
result Enhanced prediction accuracy through incorporation of regime change variables.
Solves POMDPs with recurrent neural networks and natural policy gradient.
problem Non-stationarity in optimal policies of POMDPs.
method Integrates recurrent neural networks into natural policy gradient and temporal difference learning.
result Non-asymptotic theoretical guarantees for global optimality up to function approximation.
Study on fake stationary Volterra Heston model for non-stationary processes.
problem Non-stationary nature of true Volterra equations.
method Weak notion of stationarity (fake stationary regime) for inhomogeneous affine Stochastic Volterra equations.
result Existence of limiting distributions in the long run, which may depend on initial state.
The Volterra square-root process shows non-uniqueness of limiting distributions and regularity of its law.
problem Non-uniqueness of limiting distributions in the Volterra square-root process.
method Establishing existence of limiting distributions using integrability of the Volterra convolution kernel and exponential-affine transformation.
result The limiting distributions of the Volterra square-root process depend on the initial state and belong to weighted Besov spaces.
Economic integration, globalization and financial crises represent examples of processes whose understanding requires the analysis of the underlying network structure. Of particular interest is establishing whether a real economic network is in a state of (quasi)stationary equilibrium, i.e. characterized by smooth stru…
TSFMs embed non-stationary time series data, revealing specific types of changes.
problem Understanding non-stationarity in TSFMs' embedding spaces.
method Examined mean shifts, variance changes, linear trends, and persistence in TSFMs.
result Different TSFMs exhibit distinct failure modes in detecting non-stationarity.
Deep RL agents suffer from transient non-stationarity, which ITER mitigates.
problem Transient non-stationarity in deep RL agents affects generalization.
method Iterated Relearning (ITER) transfers knowledge between networks to reduce non-stationarity.
result ITER improves deep RL agents' performance on generalization benchmarks.
This paper compares stationarity in Bitcoin and S&P500 price indices.
problem Comparing stationarity in cryptocurrency and traditional stock market indices.
method Wide sense stationarity defined; Wiener-Khinchin Theorem applied; stationarity achieved through detrending and normalization of price returns.
result S&P500 price return achieves stationarity for 28 years with specific normalization windows, while Bitcoin's stationarity varies by segment and volatility.
ABS dynamically adjusts batch size based on policy stability, improving RL performance.
problem Diminishing returns with large batch sizes in RL due to non-stationary data.
method Adaptive Batch Scaling (ABS) with Behavioral Divergence metric.
result Larger batch sizes can improve RL performance, contrary to conventional wisdom.
The non-stationary nature of electroencephalography (EEG) signals makes an EEG-based brain-computer interface (BCI) a dynamic system, thus improving its performance is a challenging task. In addition, it is well-known that due to non-stationarity based covariate shifts, the input data distributions of EEG-based BCI sys…
The paper explores various stationarity concepts in non-smooth optimization.
problem Understanding stationarity in non-smooth optimization problems.
method Introduction and discussion of different stationarity concepts for non-convex non-smooth functions.
result Clarification of the relationship among different stationarity concepts and their relevance in iterative methods.
Improved stock return prediction model handles noise and non-stationarity.
problem Predicting stock returns with robustness to noise and non-stationarity.
method Extended AROW algorithm to handle synchronous mini-batch updates and applied it to stock return prediction.
result The new model outperforms classical approaches in backtesting on S\&P500 stocks.
This paper considers regression tasks involving high-dimensional multivariate processes whose structure is dependent on some {known} graph topology. We put forth a new definition of time-vertex wide-sense stationarity, or joint stationarity for short, that goes beyond product graphs. Joint stationarity helps by reducin…
This paper analyses the behaviour of volatility for several international stock market indexes, namely the SP 500 (USA), the Nikkei (Japan), the PSI 20 (Portugal), the CAC 40 (France), the DAX 30 (Germany), the FTSE 100 (UK), the IBEX 35 (Spain) and the MIB 30 (Italy), in the context of non-stationarity. Our empirical …
Bayesian method models financial time series with non-stationarity and dependency.
problem Discrimination between non-stationarity and long-range dependency in financial time series.
method Adaptive spectral technique using non-parametric Bayesian inference with Reversible Jump Markov Chain Monte Carlo.
result Bayesian method effectively models both long-range dependency and non-stationarity in financial time series.
This paper surveys methods to handle non-stationarity in multi-agent deep reinforcement learning.
problem Non-stationarity in multi-agent reinforcement learning environments.
method Modifications in training procedures, opponent policy representation learning, meta-learning, communication, and decentralized learning.
result A comprehensive review of recent works on addressing non-stationarity in multi-agent deep reinforcement learning.
Master algorithm fails to detect non-stationarity in practical settings.
problem Non-Stationary Reinforcement Learning without prior knowledge.
method Master algorithm tested under various conditions, including piecewise stationary multi-armed bandits.
result Master's non-stationarity detection is ineffective for practical horizons, leading to performance similar to random restarting.
Study classifies stock price data into stationary and non-stationary periods for mechanical trading.
problem Classifying stock price fluctuations into stationary and non-stationary periods for trading.
method Stationarity analysis using KM2O-Langevin theory and trend-based indicators for stationary periods, oscillator-based indicators for non-stationary periods. result Back testing confirms the strategy is a safe trading strategy with small maximum drawdown.
Study large deviation in stationarized fully lifted blirp interpolation.
problem Understanding atypical solutions in random optimization problems.
method Large deviation theory applied to fully lifted blirp interpolation.
result Elegant relations uncovered for fundamental interpolating parameters.
Study non-stationary bandits with resource constraints.
problem Maximize reward in a non-stationary environment with resource constraints.
method Propose new non-stationarity measure and use primal-dual analysis.
result Upper and lower bounds for non-stationary BwK problem.
Neural population activity often exhibits rich variability and temporal structure. This variability is thought to arise from single-neuron stochasticity, neural dynamics on short time-scales, as well as from modulations of neural firing properties on long time-scales, often referred to as "non-stationarity". To better …
Paper tackles uncertainty prediction for deep sequential regression.
problem Challenges in generating accurate uncertainty estimates for deep recurrent networks.
method Flexible method that generates symmetric and asymmetric uncertainty estimates without stationarity assumptions.
result Outperforms competitive baselines on both drift and non-drift scenarios.
SplitSGD dynamically adjusts learning rate based on stationarity detection.
problem Optimizing learning rates for stochastic optimization.
method SplitSGD uses a simple stationarity detection method to adjust learning rates.
result SplitSGD improves generalization and outperforms other adaptive methods.
This article develops a statistical test for the null hypothesis of strict stationarity of a discrete time stochastic process in the frequency domain. When the null hypothesis is true, the second order cumulant spectrum is zero at all the discrete Fourier frequency pairs in the principal domain. The test uses a window …
Develops RL algorithm for lifelong non-stationary environments.
problem Challenges of reinforcement learning in environments with persistent change.
method Formalizes lifelong non-stationarity, uses latent variable models, and leverages online learning and probabilistic inference.
result Substantial improvement in performance over non-reasoning approaches in lifelong non-stationary environments.
Gaussian processes (GPs) are commonplace in spatial statistics. Although many non-stationary models have been developed, there is arguably a lack of flexibility compared to equipping each location with its own parameters. However, the latter suffers from intractable computation and can lead to overfitting. Taking the i…
New method for estimating and optimizing MDPs without stationarity.
problem Challenges in offline contextual MDP estimation without stationarity.
method Introduces a new adaptive estimation and cost optimization approach for contextual MDPs.
result First robust, theoretically backed method for offline contextual MDP estimation.
New method integrates computer models from different disciplines with better predictive performance.
problem Integration of multi-disciplinary computer models with distinct complexities and computation times.
method Developed a linked deep Gaussian process (DGP) method that integrates individual Gaussian process emulators in a network.
result Linked deep Gaussian process emulators outperform standard LGP emulators and single DGPs fitted to the network as a whole.
New conditions for ACD model consistency and normality.
problem Random number of durations in ACD model.
method Additional sufficient conditions for consistency and normality of QMLE.
result Finite mean of durations is required for consistency and normality.
This paper explores twisted Lagrangian tori in C^2 and their Hamiltonian stationarity.
problem Understanding the Hamiltonian stationarity of twisted Lagrangian tori in C^2.
method Investigation of differential geometry of twisted tori, including product and Chekanov's exotic tori.
result Only product tori are minimal under Hamiltonian deformations, indicating Chekanov's exotic tori are not area minimal.
Graph-based methods for signal processing have shown promise for the analysis of data exhibiting irregular structure, such as those found in social, transportation, and sensor networks. Yet, though these systems are often dynamic, state-of-the-art methods for signal processing on graphs ignore the dimension of time, tr…
The seemingly stochastic transient dynamics of neocortical circuits observed in vivo have been hypothesized to represent a signature of ongoing stochastic inference. In vitro neurons, on the other hand, exhibit a highly deterministic response to various types of stimulation. We show that an ensemble of deterministic le…
Bayesian Optimization (BO) has become a core method for solving expensive black-box optimization problems. While much research focussed on the choice of the acquisition function, we focus on online length-scale adaption and the choice of kernel function. Instead of choosing hyperparameters in view of maximum likelihood…
Proposes a probabilistic framework for stationary topological signals on simplicial complexes.
problem Complex data structures require new models and tools.
method Generalizes stationarity to topological signals on simplicial complexes.
result Defines topological power spectral density (PSD) for stationary signals.
New model prices crypto options by clustering market regimes and using implied volatility.
problem Inaccurate option pricing for volatile crypto markets.
method Time-regime clustering with Implied Stochastic Volatility Model (ISVM).
result MR-ISVM overcomes complexity and adapts to market dynamics.
A new QHR model extends HR model with a quadratic variance function.
problem Modeling volatility with greater flexibility and stationarity.
method Introducing a quadratic variance function to the HR model, maintaining Markovian property.
result Stationary distribution of the QHR model is Pearson type IV.
S&P 500 index data sampled at one-minute intervals over the course of 11.5 years (January 1989- May 2000) is analyzed, and in particular the Hurst parameter over segments of stationarity (the time period over which the Hurst parameter is almost constant) is estimated. An asymptotically unbiased and efficient estimator …
Paper proposes a hybrid model for financial time series prediction using sentiment analysis.
problem Challenges in forecasting in non-stationary, complex environments with heterogeneous data.
method Hybrid model combining GANs with NLP-based sentiment analysis.
result Hybrid model enhances robustness in non-stationary environments.
A simple baseline outperforms deep learning methods in transportation forecasting.
problem The importance of stationarity and recurrent patterns in transportation data.
method A naive baseline based on average weekly patterns and linear regression.
result The baseline method achieves comparable or better results than state-of-the-art deep learning approaches.
Improved analysis for fair federated learning reduces dependence on noise floor.
problem Asymptotic stationarity in group fair federated learning with reduced noise floor dependence.
method DS FedProxGrad framework with inexact local proximal solutions and fairness regularization.
result Algorithm converges asymptotically to stationarity without dependence on a noise floor.
Proposes a new algorithm for graph-based semi-parametric contextual bandits.
problem Non-stationarity in human behavior and social interaction.
method SemiGraphTS algorithm for graph-based semi-parametric reward model.
result Derives an upper bound of cumulative regret for graph-based semi-parametric model.
This paper addresses Gaussian Process regression over probability measures, revealing a non-stationarity issue between Euclidean and Wasserstein kernels.
problem Non-stationarity issue between Euclidean and Wasserstein kernels in Gaussian Process regression over probability measures.
method Assuming Euclidean input space, applying algebraic transformation based on uncovered non-stationarity relationship to create a non-stationary and Wasserstein-based Gaussian Process model.
result An algebraic transformation simplifies learning a non-stationary Gaussian Process model over probability measures.
Algorithm adapts to non-stationary rewards without prior knowledge.
problem Optimizing decisions in non-stationary environments without prior knowledge of changes.
method Optimization-based algorithm that restarts when non-stationarity is detected.
result Achieves tighter dynamic regret bound and is nearly minimax optimal.
The article examines scaling methods and data splitting for financial time series in machine learning.
problem Improving stationarity and information preservation in financial time series data.
method Introduction and comparison of scaling methods, empirical test, and data splitting techniques.
result Proposes effective data splitting methods to prevent overfitting and improve model performance.