This study assesses how economic shocks affect the efficiency and robustness of international pesticide trade networks.
problem Economic shocks impact the efficiency and robustness of international pesticide trade networks.
method Simulations were used to quantify efficiency and robustness under different economic shocks. Three strategies were tested: descending, random, and ascending node removal.
result The international pesticide trade networks became more efficient and robust except for clustering coefficient. Import-oriented economies were more vulnerable to shocks.
IAs is well known, when D6 branes wrap a special lagrangian cycle on a non compact CY 3-fold in such a way that the internal string frame metric is Kahler there exists a dual description, which is given in terms of a purely geometrical eleven dimensional background with an internal metric of G2 holonomy. It is also …
The study reveals the hierarchical structure of the international FOREX market using currency fluctuation distribution similarities.
problem Understanding the hierarchical structure of the international FOREX market.
method Using Jensen-Shannon divergence to quantify the similarity between normalized logarithmic return distributions of currencies.
result Clusters of currencies are consistent with the nature of underlying economies but diverge during crises.
We correct a mistake in Shen Yibing, Yu Yaoyong, On Projectively Related Randers Metrics, International Journal of Mathematics 19}(2008), no. 5, 503--520, and prove the natural generalization of the projective Lichnerowicz-Obata conjecture for Randers metrics.
Neural networks learn distance-based representations, not just intensity.
problem Understanding how neural networks interpret and learn from internal activations.
method Manipulated ReLU and Absolute Value activations to observe sensitivity to distance and intensity perturbations.
result Neural networks are highly sensitive to small distance-based perturbations, challenging the intensity-based interpretation.
A new method, InfoGuide, improves automatic clustering analysis.
problem Lack of automatic clustering analysis frameworks.
method Capturing traces of information gain between clustering retrievals.
result InfoGuide can enable more automatic clustering analysis.
The paper studies scaling limits of Wasserstein metrics on Gaussian mixture models.
problem Understanding the scaling limits of Wasserstein metrics on Gaussian mixture models.
method Scaling limit approach on Gaussian mixture models, including inhomogeneous and extended models.
result Existence of the limit of the Wasserstein metric after renormalization for GMMs with zero variance.
Study uses Google matrix analysis to show how COVID-19 changed international trade flows.
problem Impact of COVID-19 on international trade patterns.
method Google matrix analysis of World Trade Network (WTN), including PageRank, CheiRank, and reduced Google matrix.
result Significant changes in international trade flows due to the pandemic, affecting export and import balances.
Given a smooth non-trapping compact manifold with strictly con- vex boundary, we consider an inverse problem of reconstructing the manifold from the scattering data initiated from internal sources. This data consist of the exit directions of geodesics that are emaneted from interior points of the manifold. We show that…
The predictive power of neural networks often costs model interpretability. Several techniques have been developed for explaining model outputs in terms of input features; however, it is difficult to translate such interpretations into actionable insight. Here, we propose a framework to analyze predictions in terms of …
Predicting the future evolution of complex systems is one of the main challenges in complexity science. Based on a current snapshot of a network, link prediction algorithms aim to predict its future evolution. We apply here link prediction algorithms to data on the international trade between countries. This data can b…
DORA analyzes deep neural networks' internal representations to detect spurious correlations.
problem Detecting spurious correlations in deep neural networks' internal representations.
method DORA uses Extreme-Activation (EA) distance measure to assess representation similarities.
result Identifies internal representations capable of detecting spurious correlations.
LSTM outperforms traditional models in forecasting international migration.
problem Precise forecasting of international migration for policymaking.
method Replaced a gravity linear model with an LSTM approach using Google Trends data.
result LSTM approach combined with Google Trends data outperforms existing models.
Causal ML methods failed to validate their personalized treatment effects in two large trials.
problem Validating causal machine learning methods for personalized treatment effects in precision medicine.
method Assessed 17 mainstream causal heterogeneity ML methods using two large randomized controlled trials.
result None of the ML methods reliably validated their performance, internal or external, showing significant discrepancies between training and test data.
The Conant-Ashby theorem is verified for hypergraph observers, leading to unique learning rules.
problem Verifying conditions for hypergraph observers to maintain internal models.
method Formalizing persistent observers, applying the Conant-Ashby theorem, and using natural gradient descent.
result Natural gradient descent is the unique admissible learning rule for hypergraph observers.
Internal Lagrangians derived from variational principles.
problem Reproducing the principle of stationary action in variational geometry.
method Introducing stationary points of internal Lagrangians, establishing connections with symmetries and conservation laws, and investigating relations between non-degenerate and internal Lagrangians.
result Noether's theorem reformulated in terms of internal Lagrangians.
Model predicts internal fraud in retail banking is cyclical and influenced by corruption.
problem Predicting and mitigating internal fraud losses in retail banking.
method Developed a dynamic model considering internal factors and macroeconomic indicators.
result Internal fraud losses are pro-cyclical and positively affected by corruption perceptions.
The paper explores how non-Killing fields on internal spaces can produce massive gauge fields with chiral interactions.
problem Traditional Kaluza-Klein models limit gauge fields to Killing vector fields, ignoring chiral interactions.
method Investigates properties of 4D gauge fields linked to non-Killing fields on internal spaces using spin geometry and Riemannian submersions.
result Massive gauge fields linked to non-Killing fields can mix fermions with different masses and have asymmetric couplings to left- and right-handed fermions.
LLMs struggle with zero-shot annotation tasks due to model-internalized priors.
problem Impact of model-internalized priors on LLM performance in zero-shot annotation tasks.
method Investigated three dimensions: familiarity, decision stickiness, and susceptibility to misaligned task definitions.
result Nearly two-thirds of zero-shot errors are resistant to correction, with a rescue rate of 34.8%. Definition-Specific Familiarity (DSF) shows a positive association with model performance.
Theory models nonlinear soft tissue elasticity and remodeling using extended Finsler geometry.
problem Understanding and predicting the behavior of nonlinear soft tissues, especially in biologic contexts.
method Formulated a continuum mechanical theory incorporating extended Finsler geometry to describe the complex behaviors of fibrous soft solids.
result The model quantifies residual strains from growth, remodeling, and degradation, and predicts equilibrium configurations.
Examines international taxation's impact on Georgian businesses.
problem Impact of international taxation on Georgian business entities.
method Analyzes types, features, and approaches of international taxation.
result Provides recommendations to correct current taxation issues.
A 12D spinor encodes fermions in a 4D Kaluza-Klein model.
problem Encoding fermions in a 4D spacetime from a higher-dimensional perspective.
method Using a spacetime P=M4imesK with K=SU(3), encoding fermions in 64 spinor components. result The 64 spinor components couple to Standard Model gauge fields in chiral representations.
Optimized execution model using interbank and internal liquidity.
problem Minimizing market impact in trading.
method Integrates interbank limit and market orders with internal market-making liquidity.
result Reduces market impact and improves execution efficiency.
SelfReflect measures LLM uncertainty by summarizing belief distribution.
problem LLMs lack transparency in expressing uncertainty.
method Developed SelfReflect metric to quantify uncertainty.
result Modern LLMs cannot reflect their uncertainty.
There are few papers about the international trade of flowers, so it is believed that this paper, with this topic, could be an important contribution to the international scientific community. It is intended to analyze if the international trade flowers tendencies and policies are adapted to the actual world global con…
Spain uses DEA to select international markets for exports.
problem Choosing the best international markets for Spanish exports.
method Output-oriented DEA model considering multiple validated inputs and outputs.
result Identifies efficient regions generating higher benefits with lower costs.
Deep networks are well-known to be fragile to adversarial attacks. We conduct an empirical analysis of deep representations under the state-of-the-art attack method called PGD, and find that the attack causes the internal representation to shift closer to the "false" class. Motivated by this observation, we propose to …
Improved speech recognition model with better performance.
problem Speech recognition accuracy on Librispeech.
method Integrates an external language model with an internal LM correction.
result Over 14% relative improvement in performance.
Introduces internal Lagrangians for differential equations and connects them to presymplectic structures.
problem Understanding the geometry of differential equations and their solutions.
method Develops a spectral sequence related to internal Lagrangians and investigates connections to presymplectic structures.
result Interprets a term in Vinogradov's spectral sequence for gauge theories.
ContestTrade uses competitive teams to improve LLM trading performance.
problem High sensitivity to market noise in LLM-based trading systems.
method Internal competitive mechanism, data and research teams, real-time evaluation.
result Significantly outperforms other systems across various metrics.
New findings show that some knotted surfaces remain distinct even after many stabilizations.
problem Understanding the behavior of knotted surfaces after internal stabilizations.
method Analyzing the properties of smoothly knotted surfaces and their behavior under internal stabilizations.
result There is no upper bound on the number of internal stabilizations required for some knotted surfaces to remain distinct.
Abstract notes on hyperbolic surfaces and Teichmüller spaces.
problem Understanding the geometry of surfaces and Teichmüller spaces.
method Survey of results on stretch lines and Thurston's metric.
result Analogies between Thurston's metric and Teichmüller's metric.
Metric anomalies arising from a distribution of point defects (intrinsic interstitials, vacancies, point stacking faults), thermal deformation, biological growth, etc. are well known sources of material inhomogeneity and internal stress. By emphasizing the geometric nature of such anomalies we seek their representation…
Given a distribution of defects on a structured surface, such as those represented by 2-dimensional crystalline materials, liquid crystalline surfaces, and thin sandwiched shells, what is the resulting stress field and the deformed shape? Motivated by this concern, we first classify, and quantify, the translational, ro…
This paper develops a non-Bayesian methodology to analyze the time-varying structure of international linkages and market efficiency in G7 countries. We consider a non-Bayesian time-varying vector autoregressive (TV-VAR) model, and apply it to estimate the joint degree of market efficiency in the sense of Fama (1970, 1…
Raven's Progressive Matrices are one of the widely used tests in evaluating the human test taker's fluid intelligence. Analogously, this paper introduces geometric generalization based zero-shot learning tests to measure the rapid learning ability and the internal consistency of deep generative models. Our empirical re…
Investigates optimal strategies for market makers using internal liquidity.
problem Optimizing strategies for market makers with internal liquidity.
method Investigates optimal multi-objective strategy for market makers with internal liquidity.
result Draws important qualitative insights for real-world trading.
Mathematical model predicts international trade and global economy dynamics.
problem Understanding complex international trade and economy interactions.
method Developed a mathematical model for non-equilibrium processes in open systems.
result Predicted model accurately reflects international trade and economy.
Random feature maps improve forecasting with cheaper computation.
problem Improving forecasting accuracy with random feature maps.
method Developed a hit-and-run algorithm to select optimal internal weights.
result Optimal internal weights lead to superior forecasting skill.
Paper introduces metrics to evaluate missing data imputation without ground truth.
problem Handling missing data in time series without ground truth.
method Introduces Wasserstein distance (WD) and Jensen-Shannon divergence (JSD) as metrics to evaluate imputation quality.
result WD and JSD are effective metrics for assessing missing data imputation quality.
Study uses AI to predict changes in international public finances based on US markets.
problem Understanding correlations between US and international public finances.
method Artificial intelligence and neural networks to model and predict changes.
result Neural network model achieved MSE of 2.79, indicating significant correlation and impact of US market volatility on international markets.
Bilateral trade relationships in the international level between pairs of countries in the world give rise to the notion of the International Trade Network (ITN). This network has attracted the attention of network researchers as it serves as an excellent example of the weighted networks, the link weight being defined …
Improves LSTM performance by initializing states via manifold learning.
problem Improving LSTM performance through better initialization.
method Learning an intrinsic data manifold to initialize LSTM internal states.
result Improved LSTM performance through consistent initialization.
To meet the Basel II regulatory requirements for the Advanced Measurement Approaches in operational risk, the bank's internal model should make use of the internal data, relevant external data, scenario analysis and factors reflecting the business environment and internal control systems. One of the unresolved challeng…
This paper evaluates and validates cluster results using external and internal evaluation methods.
problem Evaluating and validating the quality of clustering results.
method External evaluation using Homogeneity, Correctness, and V-measure scores; internal evaluation using Silhouette Index and Sum of Square Errors.
result Validation of the number of clusters using dendrogram and statistical frequency distribution.
Paper predicts international trade flows using machine learning and factorization models.
problem Predicting international bilateral trade flows with PTAs.
method Two-stage approach combining SHAP Explainer and Factorization Machine models.
result Enhanced predictive accuracy and deeper insights into trade dynamics.
Delisle's projection explained by Euler in 18th century.
problem Geographical projection issues.
method Analyzing Euler's work on Delisle's projection.
result Important mathematical points on metric geometry of surfaces.
Relates two types of skein algebras using explicit correspondences.
problem Defining and relating stated and internal skein algebras.
method Explicit correspondence between stated and internal skein algebras, distinguishing between left and right boundary edges, proving excision properties.
result Agrees with excision properties of stated skein algebras under specific conditions.