Study identifies partitions of probability distributions using multi-armed bandits.
problem Identifying the correct partition of a vector of probability distributions.
method Developed sample complexity bounds and proposed algorithms for multi-armed bandit settings.
result Characterized lower bounds on mean number of samples and proposed algorithms matching these bounds.
Chern-Simons theory on a closed contact three-manifold is studied when the Lie group for gauge transformations is compact, connected and abelian. A rigorous definition of an abelian Chern-Simons partition function is derived using the Faddeev-Popov gauge fixing method. A symplectic abelian Chern-Simons partition functi…
New combinatorial approach to Goldman-Turaev Lie bialgebra using cyclic word partitions.
problem Defining the Goldman bracket and Turaev cobracket combinatorially.
method Focus on partitions of cyclic words to define the bracket and cobracket.
result Combinatorial definition of the bracket and cobracket.
In query learning, the goal is to identify an unknown object while minimizing the number of "yes or no" questions (queries) posed about that object. We consider three extensions of this fundamental problem that are motivated by practical considerations in real-world, time-critical identification tasks such as emergency…
This study proposes a graph partitioning method to improve spatial prediction models.
problem Improving interpretability of spatial prediction models in industries.
method Graph partitioning problem to minimize within-segment variances, formulated as mixed-integer quadratic programming.
result Approximation scheme efficiently identifies spatial segments, improving computational efficiency.
We prove that the open topological string partition function on a D-brane configuration in a Calabi-Yau manifold X takes the form of a closed topological string partition function on a different Calabi-Yau manifold X_b. This identification shows that the physics of D-branes in an arbitrary background X of topological s…
The paper studies transformations of Frobenius manifolds and their properties.
problem Analyzing transformations of Frobenius manifolds and their properties.
method Analytic theory of Legendre-type transformations for Frobenius manifolds.
result Monodromy data, Stokes matrix, and central connection matrix are shared among Legendre-type transformations.
New method targets relative risk heterogeneity in clinical trials.
problem Identifying treatment effects across subgroups with absolute risk differences.
method Modified causal forests using a novel node-splitting procedure based on relative risk.
result Relative risk causal forests can capture heterogeneity not detected by absolute risk methods.
New algorithms recover network structure from noisy snapshots of diffusive processes.
problem Recovering network structure from nodal observations of a diffusive process without knowing the edges.
method Spectral algorithms based on latent stochastic block models and random matrix theory.
result Provable high-accuracy recovery of network partition and SBM parameters.
A method for identifying NPWARX models with arbitrary domains using probabilistic mixture models.
problem Identifying hybrid system models with discontinuous maps.
method Probabilistic mixture model with a neural network for nonlinear partitioning and Expectation Maximization for parameter estimation.
result Demonstrated on a nonlinear piece-wise problem with discontinuous maps.
Improved Random Forests detect pure interactions better.
problem Random Forests struggle with certain pure interactions.
method Alternative partitioning schemes during tree construction.
result Improved Random Forests enhance fitting ability in scenarios with pure interactions.
MOB-dS uses permutation to correct for dependency in discrete survival data.
problem Identifying subgroups in discrete event time data with potential spurious results.
method Model-based recursive partitioning (MOB) with modified data matrix and permutation test.
result MOB-dS controls type I error rate better than standard MOB for discrete survival data.
A new method for high-dimensional functional regression reduces multicollinearity and improves interpretability.
problem Multicollinearity, overfitting, and interpretability in high-dimensional functional linear models.
method Partition-based functional ridge regression framework.
result Improved numerical stability and enhanced interpretability without explicit variable selection.
Bayesian approach tackles collinearity in large-scale linear system identification.
problem Collinearity in large-scale linear system identification.
method Bayesian regularization framework with Gaussian process and stable spline kernel. Novel Markov chain Monte Carlo scheme.
result Efficiently reconstructs impulse responses posterior by dealing with collinearity.
LDP speeds up causal discovery by partitioning, improving VAS recall and runtime.
problem Hard causal discovery in nonparametric settings with exponential complexity.
method Local Discovery by Partitioning (LDP) for causal inference around exposure-outcome pairs.
result LDP yields less biased and more precise estimates than baseline methods.
Mesoscopic pattern extraction (MPE) is the problem of finding a partition of the nodes of a complex network that maximizes some objective function. Many well-known network inference problems fall in this category, including, for instance, community detection, core-periphery identification, and imperfect graph coloring.…
Optimized parallel algorithms for identifying strong ties in data.
problem Identifying strong ties in data with varying distances and community sizes.
method Design and analysis of sequential and parallel algorithms for partitioned local depths.
result Optimized algorithms achieve up to 19.4x speedup in parallel execution.
MKCapsnet improves schizophrenia identification using multi-kernels and dropout.
problem Identifying schizophrenia using existing methods requires two steps and large amounts of data.
method Developed a multi-kernel capsule network (MKCapsnet) inspired by brain anatomy.
result Outperformed state-of-the-art methods in schizophrenia identification.
Proposes a new method for subgroup analysis using optimal trees with parameter fusion.
problem Challenges of greedy heuristics and overfitting in tree-based recursive partitioning methods.
method Fused optimal causal tree method leveraging mixed integer optimization (MIO) for globally optimal partitions and parameter fusion.
result Substantial improvement in subgroup discovery accuracy and statistical efficiency.
Proposes a method to estimate treatment effects using instruments.
problem Estimating treatment effects from observational data is challenging when unconfoundedness is violated.
method Leverages instruments to estimate bounds on conditional average treatment effect (CATE) through a mapping to a discrete representation space and a two-step procedure.
result Demonstrates theoretical validity and reduced estimation variance in finite-sample settings.
A pairwise clustering approach is applied to the analysis of the Dow Jones index companies, in order to identify similar temporal behavior of the traded stock prices. To this end, the chaotic map clustering algorithm is used, where a map is associated to each company and the correlation coefficients of the financial ti…
Paper tackles adaptive sampling for identifying largest gaps between distributions.
problem Adaptive sampling from K distributions to identify the largest gap between any two adjacent means.
method Proposes elimination and UCB-style algorithms, showing minimax optimality.
result UCB-style algorithms require 6-8x fewer samples than non-adaptive sampling.
The labeled stochastic block model is a random graph model representing networks with community structure and interactions of multiple types. In its simplest form, it consists of two communities of approximately equal size, and the edges are drawn and labeled at random with probability depending on whether their two en…
Develops a framework for clustering and distribution matching with bandit feedback.
problem Clustering and distribution matching problems with limited feedback.
method General framework using K-armed bandit model, Track-and-Stop method, and Frank--Wolfe algorithm. result Average number of arm pulls matches lower bound, with asymptotic convergence to fundamental limit.
New method identifies cluster representatives with minimal pulls.
problem Identifying cluster representatives in multi-armed bandits.
method Fixed confidence approach using confidence intervals.
result Sample complexity matches theoretical lower bound.
Paper compares graph and set partition measures for graph clustering.
problem Comparing graph clustering methods using different similarity measures.
method Introduces graph-aware partition similarity measures and compares them with set partition measures.
result Graph-aware measures provide complementary information to set partition measures.
The study limits how many parts regular simplicial partitions can overlap.
problem Bounding the intersection number of regular simplicial partitions.
method Analyzing the properties of regular simplicial partitions.
result Established a maximum limit for the intersection number.
Hypergraph partitioning lies at the heart of a number of problems in machine learning and network sciences. Many algorithms for hypergraph partitioning have been proposed that extend standard approaches for graph partitioning to the case of hypergraphs. However, theoretical aspects of such methods have seldom received …
Predicts vessel destinations using AIS data and nearest neighbor search.
problem Accurately predict the destination ports and arrival times of vessel trips.
method Partitioned training routes by destination port, use nearest neighbor search, and incorporate improvements like avoiding frequent port changes and automating parameter tuning.
result Significant improvements in prediction accuracy compared to baseline methods.
New method improves nearest neighbor search using neural networks and graph partitioning.
problem Efficient nearest neighbor search in high-dimensional spaces.
method Developed a new framework for space partitioning using neural networks and graph partitioning.
result Neural LSH partitions outperform existing methods on standard benchmarks.
Rectangular Bounding Process (RBP) improves partitioning efficiency in multi-dimensional spaces.
problem Creating many unnecessary divisions in sparse regions when describing dense regions.
method Introduces Rectangular Bounding Process (RBP) to efficiently partition multi-dimensional spaces using a bounding strategy.
result The RBP is self-consistent and can be extended to infinite space, offering rich yet parsimonious expressiveness.
GAP uses deep learning to efficiently partition graphs.
problem Graph partitioning to minimize edge cut.
method Deep learning approach with a differentiable loss function.
result GAP achieves competitive partitions and generalizes to unseen graphs.
The study examines the balancedness of random partition models and finds the rich-get-richer characteristic is a result of model assumptions.
problem The balancedness of random partition models is largely neglected in the literature.
method Formulated a framework to define and study the balancedness of exchangeable random partition models, analyzed using product-form exchangeability and projectivity assumptions.
result The 'rich-get-richer' characteristic is an inevitable consequence of the model assumptions.
The paper develops mixed-integer formulations for neural networks using partitioning.
problem Optimizing trained ReLU neural networks with balanced model size and tightness.
method Partitioning node inputs into groups, forming the convex hull via disjunctive programming.
result The proposed formulations outperform existing ones, especially with fewer partitions.
New partition designs reduce star discrepancy in high-dimensional sampling.
problem Improving the expected star discrepancy in high-dimensional sampling.
method Developed non-equal volume partitions to achieve lower expected star discrepancy.
result Explicit upper bounds for expected star discrepancy under non-equal volume partitions.
The paper constructs Markov partitions for geodesic flow on hyperbolic surfaces.
problem Understanding Markov partitions for general hyperbolic flows.
method Rigorous construction of Markov partitions for geodesic flow on Riemann surfaces of constant negative curvature.
result Explicit forms of rectangles and local cross sections provided for the geodesic flow.
Simple algorithms identify best items or full rankings from choice-based feedback.
problem Learning to identify the best item or full ranking from choice-based feedback.
method Nested Elimination (NE) and Nested Partition (NP) algorithms.
result NE is worst-case asymptotically optimal, NP is optimal up to a constant factor.
New method unifies and formalizes data partitioning using a single vector.
problem Data partitioning and clustering methods.
method Rank-one matrix factorization and denoising of piecewise constant signals.
result Demonstrates robustness of denoising step in partitioning.
Survey of mass partition problems in geometry and topology.
problem Inducing partitions on measures or sets by dividing space.
method Recent progress in topology, discrete geometry, and computer science.
result Connections between different fields.
Locally isoperimetric partitions minimize perimeter in space.
problem Finding minimal perimeter partitions in space.
method Proving closure theorem to limit sequences of isoperimetric clusters.
result Examples of isoperimetric partitions in various dimensions.
Online BSP-Forest improves space partitioning for large-scale classification and regression.
problem Efficient space partitioning for large-scale classification and regression problems.
method Developed an online BSP-Forest framework that expands space coverage and refines partition structure in real-time.
result Guaranteed universal consistency for both classification and regression problems.
Study of Torelli groups of partitioned surfaces with bounds and asymptotic lengths.
problem Understanding Torelli groups of partitioned surfaces.
method Topological and dynamical analysis of Torelli groups of partitioned surfaces.
result Asymptotic translation lengths of Torelli groups of partitioned surfaces behave almost like the reciprocal of the Euler characteristic of the surface.
Efficiently calculates PL model likelihood for partitioned preference data.
problem Computational infeasibility of calculating PL model likelihood for partitioned preference data.
method Random utility model formulation and efficient numerical integration approach.
result Proposed method outperforms existing LTR baselines and scales to real-world tasks.
This paper provides a set of sensitivity analysis and activity identification results for a class of convex functions with a strong geometric structure, that we coined "mirror-stratifiable". These functions are such that there is a bijection between a primal and a dual stratification of the space into partitioning sets…
Paper recovers lattice signal partitions efficiently.
problem Estimating lattice partition from noisy data.
method Uses dyadic CART for computationally-efficient partition recovery.
result Consistently estimates partition with optimal error rate.
We argue that the standard graph Laplacian is preferable for spectral partitioning of signed graphs compared to the signed Laplacian. Simple examples demonstrate that partitioning based on signs of components of the leading eigenvectors of the signed Laplacian may be meaningless, in contrast to partitioning based on th…
New proof of a unique 3-part partition in 8D space.
problem Existence of a non-standard isoperimetric partition in high dimensions.
method Analytical proof showing existence of a specific partition.
result Existence of a non-standard isoperimetric partition in 8D space.
Hypergraph partitioning is an important problem in machine learning, computer vision and network analytics. A widely used method for hypergraph partitioning relies on minimizing a normalized sum of the costs of partitioning hyperedges across clusters. Algorithmic solutions based on this approach assume that different p…