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DREAM model improves computational efficiency for non-linear effects in relational event models.

problem Efficiently modeling non-linear effects in dynamic relational networks.
method Introduces Deep Relational Event Additive Model (DREAM) using Neural Additive Models.
result Demonstrates superior computational efficiency compared to traditional REM approaches.

The paper generalizes equivariant neural networks on homogeneous spaces to the non-linear setting.

problem Equivariant neural networks on homogeneous spaces.
method Deriving generalized steerability constraints for non-linear equivariant layers.
result The universality of the derived construction for non-linear equivariant layers.

This work optimizes reservoir computing models by linking recurrence and non-linear dynamics.

problem Understanding how recurrence and non-linear dynamics in cortical networks contribute to their function.
method Transformed time-continuous, recurrent dynamics into an effective feed-forward structure of linear and non-linear temporal kernels.
result Optimal time-series classifiers can be built from random reservoir networks, demonstrating significant performance gains.

Unified framework for non-linear attention using modern Hopfield networks.

problem Improving transformer model's understanding of complex relationships and efficiency.
method Proposes an energy functional based on Modern Hopfield Networks (MNH) to unify linear and non-linear attention mechanisms.
result Context wells encapsulate contextual relationships among tokens, offering a richer representation of non-linear data.

Paper introduces non-linearity signature to measure deep neural network performance.

problem Difficulty in explaining performance differences among similar DNN architectures.
method Affine Optimal Transport mappings to measure non-linearity.
result Signature provides better understanding of DNN inner workings.

Gradient descent with growing learning rate enables learning non-linear features in neural networks.

problem Learning non-linear features in two-layer neural networks.
method Using gradient descent with a learning rate that grows with the sample size.
result Multiple rank-one components emerge, each corresponding to a specific polynomial feature.

Study on dynamics of non-linear autoencoders learning principal components.

problem Technical difficulty in studying non-linear autoencoders due to non-trivial correlations.
method Derive asymptotically exact equations for SGD training of shallow, non-linear autoencoders.
result Autoencoders learn principal components sequentially and tie weights are ineffective.

Capacity analysis has been recently introduced as a way to analyze how linear models distribute their modelling capacity across the input space. In this paper, we extend the notion of capacity allocation to the case of neural networks with non-linear layers. We show that under some hypotheses the problem is equivalent …

2019-02-22abs ↗pdf ↗

GP-KAN uses Gaussian Processes in KANs for robust, parameter-efficient non-linear modeling.

problem Non-linear modeling with limited parameters and uncertainty estimates.
method Integrates Gaussian Processes into Kolmogorov Arnold Networks (KANs) for robust non-linear modeling.
result GP-KAN achieves 98.5% accuracy on MNIST with 80k parameters compared to 1.5M for state-of-the-art models.

Combining neural networks and multiscale decomposition for financial market analysis.

problem Financial markets' complexity and mainstream models' limitations in capturing non-linear structures.
method Neural networks for non-linear associations combined with multiscale decomposition.
result Improved understanding of financial market data substructures.

Bayesian neural networks improve uncertainty quantification in non-linear dimensionality reduction.

problem Current neural network models lack adequate uncertainty quantification.
method Deploy Markov chain Monte Carlo sampling algorithms for Bayesian inference in ANN models with latent variables.
result New research directions are needed due to fundamental challenges in neural networks with latent variables.

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.

We propose a new notion of `non-linearity' of a network layer with respect to an input batch that is based on its proximity to a linear system, which is reflected in the non-negative rank of the activation matrix. We measure this non-linearity by applying non-negative factorization to the activation matrix. Considering…

2018-10-08abs ↗pdf ↗

Paper converts deep networks to flat, equivalent kernel machines.

problem Capacity control and uniform convergence in deep learning.
method Push-forward transformation from deep networks to indefinite kernel machines.
result Flat network weights are Lp-norm regularized (0<p<1).

DiffKnock improves feature selection in neural networks with complex dependencies and non-linear associations.

problem Selecting important features in neural networks with complex dependencies and non-linear associations.
method DiffKnock uses diffusion models to generate knockoffs and neural network statistics to measure feature importance.
result DiffKnock outperforms existing methods in detecting non-linear associations and preserving feature dependencies.

Financial markets are complex adaptive systems, and are commonly studied as complex networks. Most of such studies fall short in two respects: they do not account for non-linearity of the studied relationships, and they create one network for the whole studied time series, providing an average picture of a very long, e…

2014-09-30abs ↗pdf ↗

Learning weights in a spiking neural network with hidden neurons, using local, stable and online rules, to control non-linear body dynamics is an open problem. Here, we employ a supervised scheme, Feedback-based Online Local Learning Of Weights (FOLLOW), to train a network of heterogeneous spiking neurons with hidden l…

2017-12-29abs ↗pdf ↗

This work proposes a mathematical framework for loss landscapes and optimization in deep neural networks.

problem The effectiveness of gradient-based optimization in over-parameterized neural networks.
method A modern view and mathematical framework of loss landscapes and efficient optimization in over-parameterized machine learning models.
result Wide neural networks satisfy the PL^* condition, explaining (S)GD convergence to a global minimum.

Paper investigates Lipschitz constants of self-attention modules in neural networks.

problem Lipschitz constants of self-attention modules in neural networks.
method Proved standard dot-product self-attention is not Lipschitz for unbounded input domain. Proposed L2 self-attention that is Lipschitz. Derived upper bound on L2 self-attention's Lipschitz constant.
result Proved standard self-attention is not Lipschitz for unbounded input domain and proposed an alternative L2 self-attention that is Lipschitz.

Improved texture synthesis using wavelet-based statistics with rectifier non-linearity.

problem Improving texture synthesis quality using wavelet representations.
method Proposes a family of statistics based on non-linear wavelet representations with a generalized rectifier non-linearity.
result Significantly improves visual quality of texture synthesis compared to classical wavelet-based models.

This paper extends semi-structured networks to functional data.

problem Maintaining interpretability in functional data analysis while capturing non-linearities and interactions.
method Proposes a functional SSN method that scales well and improves predictive performance.
result The functional SSN method accurately recovers underlying signals and performs favorably compared to competing methods.

A new method learns state and proposal dynamics in state-space models using neural networks.

problem Inference in non-linear state-space models.
method StateMixNN method using neural networks for proposal and transition distributions.
result Significantly improved recovery of hidden state, especially in highly non-linear scenarios.

Deep networks prioritize easier examples over harder ones, leading to faster training.

problem Understanding how deep networks prioritize examples of varying difficulty.
method Investigated the effect of linear vs non-linear learning modes on example difficulty.
result Non-linear dynamics tend to sequentialize the learning of examples of increasing difficulty.

New algorithm tackles non-linear utility in MNL bandits with ildeO(T) ilde{O}(\sqrt{T}) regret.

problem Sequential assortment selection with intricate user-item interactions.
method Upper Confidence Bound principle for non-linear parametric utility functions, including neural networks.
result Achieves ildeO(T) ilde{O}(\sqrt{T}) regret bound for neural network-based utilities.

KalmanNet uses neural networks to improve state estimation in systems with unknown dynamics.

problem State estimation of systems with non-linear dynamics and partial information.
method KalmanNet integrates a recurrent neural network with the Kalman filter to handle non-linearities and model mismatches.
result KalmanNet outperforms classic filtering methods in systems with both mismatched and accurate domain knowledge.

In the last years efforts in econophysics have been shifted to study how network theory can facilitate understanding of complex financial markets. Main part of these efforts is the study of correlation-based hierarchical networks. This is somewhat surprising as the underlying assumptions of research looking at financia…

2014-01-11abs ↗pdf ↗

New algorithms improve contextual bandits with neural networks and energy models.

problem Inefficient exploration in non-linear models for contextual bandits.
method Maximum entropy exploration using neural networks and energy models.
result Both techniques outperform standard algorithms, with energy models best overall.

RNN-HAR model improves VaR forecasting with long-memory and non-linear dynamics.

problem Efficiently forecasting Value at Risk (VaR) with long-memory and non-linear realized volatility.
method Loss-based generalized Bayesian inference with Sequential Monte Carlo for model estimation and prediction.
result RNN-HAR model consistently outperforms other VaR forecasting models.

This paper explores loss landscapes of sparse neural networks, finding unique characteristics compared to dense networks.

problem Understanding the loss landscape of sparse neural networks, especially one-hidden-layer networks.
method Analyzes sparse networks with dense and sparse final layers, focusing on linear and non-linear models.
result Sparse networks can have no spurious valleys under certain conditions, but spurious valleys and minima can exist for wide sparse networks.

Simplifies deep learning scaling analysis without sacrificing accuracy.

problem Interpreting feature learning mechanisms and determining network implicit bias in high-dimensional settings.
method Developed a heuristic approach for predicting data and width scales of feature learning patterns.
result Predictions align with known results and extend to complex architectures.

A semi-parametric, non-linear regression model in the presence of latent variables is applied towards learning network graph structure. These latent variables can correspond to unmodeled phenomena or unmeasured agents in a complex system of interacting entities. This formulation jointly estimates non-linearities in the…

2018-06-28abs ↗pdf ↗

New neural network models improve Granger Causality detection in non-linear systems.

problem Mischaracterization of Granger Causality in non-linear systems using traditional linear models.
method Proposes Learned Kernel VAR (LeKVAR) and decoupled penalties for GC estimation and lag selection.
result Improves GC detection in non-linear systems with computational efficiency.

Deep neural networks solve noisy, complex problems accurately.

problem Reconstructing solutions from noisy, high-dimensional, non-linear inverse problems.
method Restricting infinite-dimensional forward operators to finite-dimensional spaces, training neural networks to approximate these operators robustly to noise.
result Deep neural networks can accurately solve high-dimensional, noisy, non-linear inverse problems.

Neural networks improve geospatial data analysis by relaxing linearity assumptions.

problem Traditional geospatial analysis assumes linear models, limiting flexibility.
method Embedding neural networks within traditional geostatistical models for non-linear mean functions.
result NN-GLS algorithm provides consistent and scalable predictions for irregular spatial data.

Two Fisher information matrix estimators are analyzed for neural networks, focusing on their variances and trade-offs.

problem Estimating the Fisher information matrix in neural networks due to its high computational cost.
method Examined two popular diagonal Fisher information matrix estimators and their variances in neural networks for regression and classification.
result The variances of the estimators depend on the non-linearity with respect to different parameter groups and should not be neglected.