Machine learning develops rapidly, which has made many theoretical breakthroughs and is widely applied in various fields. Optimization, as an important part of machine learning, has attracted much attention of researchers. With the exponential growth of data amount and the increase of model complexity, optimization met…
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Study examines explainable machine learning for monotonic models, finding Integrated gradients better for strong monotonicity.
problem Applying explainable machine learning to science-informed models.
method Proposed axioms for monotonicity, tested Shapley value and Integrated gradients methods.
result Integrated gradients provides better explanations for strong monotonicity.
Surveying machine learning methods for economic forecasting.
problem Improving accuracy of economic forecasts using machine learning.
method Nowcasting, textual data, panel and tensor data, high-dimensional Granger causality tests, time series cross-validation, classification with economic losses.
result Recent advances in machine learning methods enhance economic forecasting accuracy.
Machine learning detects phishing websites by identifying common characteristics.
problem Phishing websites deceive users and steal sensitive information.
method Compared multiple machine learning methods for predicting phishing websites.
result Machine learning can identify common characteristics of phishing websites.
This thesis explores optimization methods for high-dimensional machine learning problems.
problem High-dimensional optimization challenges in machine learning.
method Intuition and convergence proofs for stochastic gradient descent and momentum methods.
result Explanation of why common machine learning optimization methods are successful.
New method stabilizes machine learning predictions across random seeds.
problem Machine learning predictions vary across random seeds, causing instability.
method Introduces adaptive cross-bagging to eliminate seed dependence.
result Adaptive cross-bagging achieves targeted stability in debiased machine learning.
DoubleML implements machine learning for causal inference in R.
problem Estimating causal effects in regression models with high-dimensional data.
method Double machine learning framework with Neyman orthogonality and sample splitting.
result Valid inference on causal parameters using machine learning methods.
The paper reviews machine learning methods in PET imaging.
problem Improving accuracy in PET attenuation correction and reconstruction.
method Summarizes recent machine learning-based studies in PET imaging.
result Discusses the performance and challenges of current methods.
Synthetic experiments are crucial for assessing causal machine learning methods.
problem Current empirical evaluations of causal machine learning methods are insufficient and unreliable.
method Propose principles for conducting rigorous empirical analyses with synthetic data.
result Rigorous synthetic experiments are essential for building trust in causal machine learning methods.
Purpose: Machine learning is broadly used for clinical data analysis. Before training a model, a machine learning algorithm must be selected. Also, the values of one or more model parameters termed hyper-parameters must be set. Selecting algorithms and hyper-parameter values requires advanced machine learning knowledge…
New framework assesses and benchmarks ML methods for multivariate time series.
problem Benchmarking and explaining performance of machine learning methods.
method Proposes a new framework with systematized performance-explainability characteristics.
result Illustrates application to multivariate time series classifiers.
Survey on efficient counterfactual explanations for various ML models.
problem Providing understandable explanations for machine learning predictions.
method Review and propose methods for computing counterfactual explanations.
result Efficient methods for various ML models and new methods for unconsidered models.
Quantum computers can enhance spectral methods in machine learning.
problem Spectral methods are fundamental but challenging for classical models.
method Utilizing quantum Fourier Transform for spectral manipulations.
result Quantum computing can offer more efficient spectral design.
Fundamentals of Regressionstat.ML
This chapter reviews classic regression methods and their evolution to physics-informed approaches.
problem Finding relationships between variables using regression.
method Introduces traditional and physics-informed regression methods, linking them to computational science.
result Regression methods have evolved from purely statistical to incorporating physical knowledge.
Survey of machine learning methods for Windows malware classification.
problem Difficulties in malware classification through data collection, labeling, feature creation, and selection.
method Review of current methods and challenges in malware classification.
result Discussion of constraints and unaddressed problems for machine learning in cybersecurity.
Paper uses machine learning to forecast significant currency exchange rate fluctuations.
problem Forecasting significant daily returns in foreign exchange markets.
method Applying nine modern machine learning algorithms to data on four major currency pairs over 10 years, focusing on outlier detection methods.
result Outlier detection methods significantly outperform traditional techniques, with PKDE method producing the best results.
New method uses machine learning to optimize Fourier pricing methods.
problem Difficulty in tuning parameters for Fourier pricing methods.
method Learning tuning parameters of Fourier methods using machine learning.
result Very fast algorithms with full error control.
Machine learning for protein folding and dynamicsphysics.bio-ph
Machine learning predicts protein structures and simulates dynamics.
problem Understanding and predicting protein folding and dynamics.
method Machine learning techniques for structure prediction and simulation.
result Machine learning enhances protein simulation and structure prediction.
Survey of machine learning methods for time series forecasting.
problem Improving accuracy of time series predictions.
method Linear and nonlinear machine learning models, including neural networks and ensemble methods.
result Demonstrates superior predictive ability of certain machine learning models.
This study compares machine learning methods for high-cardinality categorical variables.
problem Machine learning struggles with high-cardinality categorical variables.
method Empirical comparison of tree-boosting, deep neural networks, and linear mixed effects models.
result Tree-boosting with random effects outperforms deep neural networks with random effects.
Machine learning factors outperform traditional portfolio optimization methods.
problem Comparing machine learning and traditional portfolio optimization methods.
method Examined machine learning and factor-based portfolio optimization using autoencoder neural networks and dimensionality reduction techniques.
result Minimum-variance portfolios using latent factors derived from autoencoders and sparse methods outperform simpler benchmarks in risk minimization.
A new stock selection strategy uses combined machine learning with dynamic weighting methods.
problem Improving stock selection accuracy and performance.
method Combined machine learning algorithms with static and dynamic weighting methods.
result IC-based dynamic weighting outperforms static evaluation metrics in backtested returns and predictive performance.
Machine learning improves RNA secondary structure prediction.
problem Stagnant performance of RNA secondary structure prediction methods.
method Machine learning, especially deep learning, is used to predict RNA secondary structures.
result Machine learning methods have improved the prediction of RNA secondary structures.
Double machine learning improves causal effect estimation by relaxing assumptions.
problem Estimating causal effects with observational data.
method Double/debiased machine learning (DML) framework.
result DML improves adjustment for nonlinear confounding relationships.
The paper connects three machine learning methods to reduce generalization errors.
problem Reducing generalization errors in machine learning models.
method Distributionally robust optimization, Bayesian methods, and regularization.
result Machine learning models can be characterized using distributional uncertainty and robustness measures.
Machine learning techniques have gained prominence for the analysis of resting-state functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (rs-fMRI) data. Here, we present an overview of various unsupervised and supervised machine learning applications to rs-fMRI. We present a methodical taxonomy of machine learning methods in resting…
Background: Predictive modeling is a key component of solutions to many healthcare problems. Among all predictive modeling approaches, machine learning methods often achieve the highest prediction accuracy, but suffer from a long-standing open problem precluding their widespread use in healthcare. Most machine learning…
Proposes standards for evaluating online machine learning methods in evolving data streams.
problem Difficulty in evaluating online machine learning methods under realistic conditions.
method Proposes comprehensive evaluation standards, performance measures, and evaluation strategies.
result Provides a new Python framework (float) for modular integration of libraries and custom code.
Time Series Analysis in Machine Learningastro-ph.IM
Time series analysis is a key component of machine learning, with applications in various fields.
problem Time series analysis in machine learning
method Basic concepts, classical statistical models, modern machine learning approaches
result Machine learning techniques for time series analysis
Machine learning (ML) has become a vital part in many aspects of our daily life. However, building well performing machine learning applications requires highly specialized data scientists and domain experts. Automated machine learning (AutoML) aims to reduce the demand for data scientists by enabling domain experts to…
This research compares two encoding methods for categorical attributes in machine learning, affecting model fairness.
problem The impact of encoding protected categorical attributes on fairness in machine learning models.
method Comparison of one-hot encoding and target encoding methods.
result Target encoding can lead to more unfair models compared to one-hot encoding due to induced bias.
ML methods improve planetary science data analysis.
problem Insufficient use of ML in planetary science.
method Ten recommendations for integrating ML in planetary science.
result Expanding planetary science insights from large datasets.
This paper covers the two approaches for sentiment analysis: i) lexicon based method; ii) machine learning method. We describe several techniques to implement these approaches and discuss how they can be adopted for sentiment classification of Twitter messages. We present a comparative study of different lexicon combin…
CausalML simplifies causal inference methods in Python.
problem Combining causal inference and machine learning.
method Collection of causal inference methods in Python.
result Makes causal inference methods accessible in Python.
Adaptive methods optimize machine learning training faster.
problem Non-adaptive stochastic optimization requires tuning for each application.
method Develop adaptive stochastic optimization methods.
result Adaptive methods offer computational savings for large-scale systems.
Proposes a machine learning predictor for survey data.
problem Limited integration of machine learning in traditional surveys.
method Predictor supported by machine learning algorithms, analyzing departures from model assumptions.
result Machine learning predictors are a good alternative, even under small departures from model assumptions.
This primer tackles biases in machine learning for image analysis, proposing solutions.
problem Causal and statistical biases in machine learning methods for image analysis.
method Introduction of causal and statistical structures that induce failure, highlighting two problems: no fair lunch and subgroup separability.
result Current fair representation learning methods fail to solve these problems, suggesting new paths forward.
An Overview and Prospective Outlook on Robust Training and Certification of Machine Learning Modelscs.LG
Paper reviews robustness in machine learning models and discusses training and certification methods.
problem Ensuring reliability of machine learning models in safety-critical systems.
method Reviews formalisms and discusses training and certification techniques.
result Identifies future research directions in robust machine learning.
This paper surveys large-scale machine learning methods for efficient data analysis.
problem Efficiently processing large-scale data with machine learning models.
method Divided into three categories: model simplification, optimization approximation, and computation parallelism.
result Blueprint for future developments in large-scale machine learning.
Quantum computing improves feature selection in machine learning.
problem Optimizing feature selection in machine learning problems.
method Formulated feature selection as a QUBO problem and compared quantum and classical methods.
result Quantum computing can outperform classical methods in feature selection, depending on data set.
Survey of kernels, RKHS, and their applications in machine learning.
problem Understanding kernels and their applications in machine learning.
method Review of historical context, mathematical definitions, and practical applications of kernels.
result Comprehensive overview of kernels, RKHS, and their applications.
New -algebra approach unifies machine learning strategies.
problem Lack of diverse and information-rich data models in machine learning.
method Integrates -algebra into machine learning frameworks.
result Unified learning strategies and new data models.
New methods improve uncertainty in machine learning predictions for asset returns.
problem Uncertainty in machine learning predictions for asset returns.
method Developed new methods to construct forecast confidence intervals for expected returns from neural networks.
result Neural network forecasts of expected returns have the same asymptotic distribution as classic nonparametric methods, enabling standard error calculation.
Machine Learning for Public Administration Research, with Application to Organizational Reputationcs.CY
Machine learning methods have gained a great deal of popularity in recent years among public administration scholars and practitioners. These techniques open the door to the analysis of text, image and other types of data that allow us to test foundational theories of public administration and to develop new theories. …
Quantum tangent kernelquant-ph
This work introduces a new quantum kernel, quantum tangent kernel, for improved performance.
problem Improving quantum machine learning performance beyond conventional methods.
method Developed a deep parameterized quantum circuit and used first-order expansion for training.
result The quantum tangent kernel outperforms conventional quantum kernel methods for ansatz-generated datasets.
Matched Machine Learning combines machine learning and matching for causal inference.
problem Non-interpretable methods for causal inference.
method Combines machine learning and matching for interpretable causal inference.
result Performs as well as black-box machine learning methods and better than existing matching methods.
VR methods improve SGD for faster machine learning.
problem Efficiency in stochastic optimization for machine learning.
method Variance reduction techniques for stochastic optimization.
result VR methods achieve faster convergence than SGD.
Microarray is a technology to quantitatively monitor the expression of large number of genes in parallel. It has become one of the main tools for global gene expression analysis in molecular biology research in recent years. The large amount of expression data generated by this technology makes the study of certain com…