We consider a random link, which is defined as the closure of a braid obtained from a random walk on the braid group. For such a random link, the expected value for the number of components was calculated by Jiming Ma. In this paper, we determine the most expected number of components for a random link, and further, co…
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New model for links uses meander diagrams and combinatorics.
problem Modeling and analyzing random links.
method Random meander model based on meander diagrams and graphs, proving properties using combinatorics.
result Trivial links are unlikely, and there's a lower bound on non-isotopic knots.
Random walks and polygons are used to model polymers. In this paper we consider the extension of writhe, self-linking number and linking number to open chains. We then study the average writhe, self-linking and linking number of random walks and polygons over the space of configurations as a function of their length. W…
The paper examines linking numbers in grid models and finds polynomial moments.
problem Analyzing linking numbers in grid models.
method Examined linking numbers as a random variable on isotopy classes of 2-component links, computed moments and limits.
result The th moment of the linking number is a polynomial in the grid size with degree , and all odd moments vanish.
We study random knots and links in R^3 using the Petaluma model, which is based on the petal projections developed by Adams et al. (2012). In this model we obtain a formula for the distribution of the linking number of a random two-component link. We also obtain formulas for the expectations and the higher moments of t…
We show that a random link defined by random bridge splitting is hyperbolic with asymptotic probability 1.
Random hyperbolic 3-manifolds can be obtained via Dehn surgery.
problem Understanding the generic properties of hyperbolic 3-manifolds.
method Counting model on links and Dehn surgeries.
result Random hyperbolic 3-manifolds can be obtained via Dehn surgery.
Study on linking numbers in random book embeddings of complete graphs.
problem Distribution and mean of linking numbers in random book embeddings of complete graphs.
method Analyzes a family of two-component links arising from random embeddings of complete graphs, using Eulerian numbers and linear growth in mean linking number.
result Mean of squared linking number over all random embeddings is $ rac{i}{6}$, where is the number of interior edges.
In order to model entanglements of polymers in a confined region, we consider the linking numbers and writhes of cycles in random linear embeddings of complete graphs in a cube. Our main results are that for a random linear embedding of in a cube, the mean sum of squared linking numbers and the mean sum of square…
In this paper we study a model of random knots obtained by fixing a space curve in -dimensional Euclidean space with , and orthogonally projecting the space curve on to random dimensional subspaces. By varying the space curve we obtain different models of random parametrized knots, and we will study how the…
We describe a model of random links based on random 4-valent maps, which can be sampled due to the work of Schaeffer. We will look at the relationship between the combinatorial information in the diagram and the hyperbolic volume. Specifically, we show that for random alternating diagrams, the expected hyperbolic volum…
RVFL NNs perform well without direct links and output bias for regression.
problem Effect of direct links and output bias on RVFL performance.
method Classical and two new methods for generating hidden nodes' parameters tested.
result Direct links and output bias do not significantly improve RVFL accuracy for typical nonlinear regression problems.
We show that the exterior powers of the matrix valued random walk invariant of string links, introduced by Lin, Tian, and Wang, are isomorphic to the graded components of the tangle functor associated to the Alexander Polynomial by Ohtsuki divided by the zero graded invariant of the functor. Several resulting propertie…
Polynomial invariant of quandles counts random link colorings.
problem Counting -colorings of random braids in quandles.
method Average number of -colorings for large .
result The average number of -colorings coincides with a polynomial .
Study on typical knots and links using grid diagrams, focusing on size, components, and writhe.
problem Understanding the statistical behavior of knots and links, especially their typical properties.
method Modeling knots and links with grid diagrams, examining three invariants: size, components, and writhe, through numerical analysis.
result The size of a random knot is uniformly distributed and linearly dependent on grid size, while the number of components follows a distribution whose mean and variance grow with log_2 of grid size.
Study shows gMPNNs struggle with OOD link prediction in larger test graphs.
problem Inductive out-of-distribution link prediction in larger test graphs.
method Theoretical analysis and development of a gMPNN with structural pairwise embeddings.
result Structural node embeddings from gMPNNs converge to random guessing as test graphs grow.
New methods link Calabi-Yau metrics to random matrices.
problem Lack of explicit metrics on Calabi-Yau manifolds hinders particle physics computations.
method Numerical approximations of the Laplacian spectrum on Calabi-Yau spaces.
result Surprising link found between Calabi-Yau metrics and random matrix theory.
Multivariate splines linked to infinitely-wide neural networks with improved numerical performance.
problem Understanding the relationship between multivariate splines and neural networks.
method Showed multivariate splines can be represented as random features in infinitely-wide neural networks with a homogeneous activation function.
result The function space of multivariate splines is a Sobolev space on a Euclidean ball with explicit norm bounds on derivatives.
Predicting the occurrence of links is a fundamental problem in networks. In the link prediction problem we are given a snapshot of a network and would like to infer which interactions among existing members are likely to occur in the near future or which existing interactions are we missing. Although this problem has b…
A result of Malyutin shows that a random walk on the mapping class group gives rise to an element whose fractional Dehn twist coefficient is large or small enough. We show that this leads to several properties of random 3-manifolds and links. For example, random closed braids and open books are hyperbolic.
RVFL networks can efficiently approximate Lipschitz functions in L∞ norm.
problem Efficiently approximating Lipschitz continuous functions in L∞ norm.
method Random Vector Functional Link (RVFL) network with ReLU activation functions, proving approximation in L∞ norm.
result An RVFL with ReLU activation functions can approximate Lipschitz continuous functions in L∞ norm.
Models of Random Knotsmath.GT
The study of knots and links from a probabilistic viewpoint provides insight into the behavior of "typical" knots, and opens avenues for new constructions of knots and other topological objects with interesting properties. The knotting of random curves arises also in applications to the natural sciences, such as in the…
Tractable yet expressive density estimators are a key building block of probabilistic machine learning. While sum-product networks (SPNs) offer attractive inference capabilities, obtaining structures large enough to fit complex, high-dimensional data has proven challenging. In this paper, we present random sum-product …
Bayesian models for networks are often misspecified, leading to overconfident inference.
problem Real-world networks violate assumptions of geometry and link function in latent space models.
method Proposes a generalized posterior framework for random geometric graphs, using Link-Sequential R-SafeBayes to adaptively tune posterior regularization.
result Improved calibration and better link prediction performance demonstrated on synthetic and real-world networks.
RR-GCN uses random transformations instead of learned weights for node embeddings.
problem Learning node embeddings in KGs.
method Random Relational Graph Convolutional Network (RR-GCN) with untrained parameters.
result RR-GCN can compete with fully trained R-GCNs in node classification and link prediction.
Although many successful ensemble clustering approaches have been developed in recent years, there are still two limitations to most of the existing approaches. First, they mostly overlook the issue of uncertain links, which may mislead the overall consensus process. Second, they generally lack the ability to incorpora…
Link prediction in networks is typically accomplished by estimating or ranking the probabilities of edges for all pairs of nodes. In practice, especially for social networks, the data are often collected by egocentric sampling, which means selecting a subset of nodes and recording all of their edges. This sampling mech…
NodeSig efficiently computes binary node embeddings for scalable graph analysis.
problem Scalability issues in graph representation learning models.
method NodeSig uses random walk diffusion probabilities and stable random projections to compute binary node embeddings efficiently.
result NodeSig achieves a good balance between accuracy and efficiency on node classification and link prediction tasks.
A model of random walk on knot diagrams is used to study the Alexander polynomial and the colored Jones polynomial of knots. In this context, the inverse of the Alexander polynomial of a knot plays the role of an Ihara-Selberg zeta function of a directed weighted graph, counting with weights cycles of random walk on a …
Random walks on cell complexes link to Laplacians and Novikov-Shubin invariants.
problem Computing Novikov-Shubin invariants for complex cell structures.
method Construct random walks on cell complexes, relate to Laplacians, and use return probabilities.
result Novikov-Shubin invariants can be recovered from random walk return probabilities.
CMRFs extend PGMs for topological data, capturing both conditional and marginal dependencies.
problem Limited expressiveness of PGMs for topological data.
method Introducing Colored Markov Random Fields (CMRFs) that model Gaussian edge variables on topological spaces.
result CMRFs improve distributed estimation over physical networks compared to baselines.
Data-driven methods link graphon limits to random walks and spectral clustering.
problem Clustering signals evolving over time with graphon limits.
method Transfer operators, Koopman and Perron-Frobenius, for estimating graphon from signal data.
result Spectral clustering can be extended to graphons, reconstructing transition densities and graphons.
Estimates latent norms and Gram matrices for graphs on Euclidean balls.
problem Estimating latent points and their relationships in graphs on Euclidean balls.
method Estimates latent norms and Gram matrices using observed graph data.
result Graphs on Euclidean balls can have power-law degree distributions.
The paper computes special values of combinatorial zeta functions to reveal topological properties of manifolds.
problem Counting geodesic paths in triangulations to infer topological invariants.
method Random walks on higher-dimensional skeletons of triangulations.
result Recovery of Betti numbers and linking numbers of manifolds.
A new method predicts links better across various networks.
problem Adaptive link prediction for diverse network types.
method MOLI method using local information from neighbors of different distances.
result MOLI outperforms other link prediction algorithms.
Extends random dot product graph model to handle multiple graphs.
problem Modeling and analyzing multiple graphs with shared nodes.
method Jointly embed adjacency matrices into a latent space.
result Node representations converge to latent positions with Gaussian error.
The study of random positive 3-strand braids reveals patterns in the roots of their Alexander polynomials.
problem Investigating the roots of Alexander polynomials of random positive 3-strand braids.
method Experimental data analysis, conjectures refinement, and proof of results using tools like the signature function of links and Lyapunov exponent of the Burau representation.
result Generically, at least 69% of the roots of Alexander polynomials are on the unit circle, with a large root-free region near the origin.
RAW-Explainer generates interpretable subgraph explanations for link predictions in knowledge graphs.
problem Interpreting GNN predictions for link prediction in heterogeneous settings is challenging.
method RAW-Explainer uses random walk objective and neural network to generate connected, concise subgraph explanations.
result RAW-Explainer strikes a balance between explanation quality and computational efficiency.
Multiplicative random cascade model naturally reproduces the intermittency or multifractality, which is frequently shown among hierarchical complex systems such as turbulence and financial markets. As described herein, we investigate the validity of a multiplicative hierarchical random cascade model through an empirica…
Most traditional online learning algorithms are based on variants of mirror descent or follow-the-leader. In this paper, we present an online algorithm based on a completely different approach, tailored for transductive settings, which combines "random playout" and randomized rounding of loss subgradients. As an applic…
An important challenge in the field of exponential random graphs (ERGs) is the fitting of non-trivial ERGs on large graphs. By utilizing fast matrix block-approximation techniques, we propose an approximative framework to such non-trivial ERGs that result in dyadic independence (i.e., edge independent) distributions, w…
Bayesian MS-VAR model for pricing equity-linked life insurance products.
problem Pricing and hedging equity-linked life insurance products on maximum of several assets.
method Introduces Bayesian Markov-Switching Vector Autoregressive (MS-VAR) process to model economic variables and insured's lifetime.
result Obtains net single premiums and hedging formulas for equity-linked life insurance products.
New heuristics for predicting links in multiplex networks.
problem Link prediction in networks with multiple types of connections.
method Proposed a general framework and three families of heuristics.
result Significantly outperformed baseline heuristics for ordinary networks.
The paper solves MMV and MV problems with random coefficients and finds shared optimal strategies.
problem Optimal trading strategies with random market coefficients.
method Backward stochastic differential equations (BSDEs) to find optimal strategies.
result MMV and MV problems share the same optimal portfolio and value under random coefficients.
New method fits low-rank models for egocentrically sampled networks.
problem Statistical modeling of egocentrically sampled partial networks.
method Graph spectral properties-based approach for low-rank models.
result Consistent recovery of missing subnetworks for sparse networks.
We summarize our recent findings, where we proposed a framework for learning a Kolmogorov model, for a collection of binary random variables. More specifically, we derive conditions that link outcomes of specific random variables, and extract valuable relations from the data. We also propose an algorithm for computing …
Both neural networks and decision trees are popular machine learning methods and are widely used to solve problems from diverse domains. These two classifiers are commonly used base classifiers in an ensemble framework. In this paper, we first present a new variant of oblique decision tree based on a linear classifier,…
The Mondrian Kernelstat.ML
We introduce the Mondrian kernel, a fast random feature approximation to the Laplace kernel. It is suitable for both batch and online learning, and admits a fast kernel-width-selection procedure as the random features can be re-used efficiently for all kernel widths. The features are constructed by sampling trees via a…