Graph neural networks help assess how global changes affect plant-pollinator networks.
problem Interpreting GNN results to understand how global changes impact plant-pollinator networks.
method Simulation study and application on Spipoll dataset to assess effects of global changes on pollination networks.
result GNNs can detect interactive effects between covariates and plant genera on pollination network connectivity.
The paper uses a graph autoencoder to learn unbiased plant-pollinator interaction embeddings.
problem Sampling bias in citizen science data affects ecological network analysis.
method Bipartite graph variational autoencoder with HSIC for fairness.
result The method mitigates sampling bias and provides unbiased embeddings.
A new model detects common patterns in pollination networks.
problem Comparing organization of bipartite networks to understand community structure.
method colBiSBM, a family of probabilistic models for collections of bipartite networks.
result The method uncovers shared ecological roles and partitions networks.
Machine learning improves predicting species interactions based on traits.
problem Variability in empirical trait-matching studies for ecological networks.
method Compared conventional GLMs with ML models (Random Forest, Boosted Regression Trees, etc.) on simulated and real data.
result ML models outperform GLMs in predicting species interactions and identifying trait-matching combinations.
The authors argue against the classification of forecasting methods as machine learning or statistical.
problem The classification of forecasting methods as machine learning or statistical limits insights into their appropriateness and effectiveness.
method Alternative characteristics of forecasting methods are proposed to draw meaningful conclusions.
result The distinction between machine learning and statistical forecasting methods is not fundamental.
Ecological systems have a high level of complexity combined with stability and rich biodiversity. Recently, the analysis of their properties and evolution has been pushed forward on a basis of concept of mutualistic networks that provides a detailed understanding of their features being linked to a high nestedness of t…
Review of clustering methods for functional data across various fields.
problem Identify heterogeneous morphological patterns in continuous functions.
method Comprehensive review and systematic taxonomy of existing methods.
result Proposes a new taxonomy linking functional data clustering to conventional multivariate methods.
GBS uses machine learning to design products based on consumer preferences.
problem Designing products to meet consumer preferences.
method GBS is a discrete choice experiment that uses machine learning to adaptively construct paired comparison questions.
result GBS outperforms existing methods in accuracy and sample efficiency.
Bipartite networks provide an insightful representation of many systems, ranging from mutualistic networks of species interactions to investment networks in finance. The analysis of their topological structures has revealed the ubiquitous presence of properties which seem to characterize many - apparently different - s…
Generative adversarial networks (GANs) provide an algorithmic framework for constructing generative models with several appealing properties: they do not require a likelihood function to be specified, only a generating procedure; they provide samples that are sharp and compelling; and they allow us to harness our knowl…