A deep reinforcement learning method with rule-based constraints improves safe and efficient lane changes in autonomous driving.
problem Complex and uncertain traffic environment challenges autonomous driving decision-making.
method Deep Q-Network (DQN) combined with rule-based constraints for lane change decision-making.
result The proposed rule-based DQN method outperforms both rule-based and DQN approaches in a real-world simulator.
New rule-based method for classification with scalability, interpretability, and fairness.
problem Developing a scalable and fair classification method.
method Column generation for linear programming, decision tree-based heuristic, and rule-based optimization.
result The method returns interpretable rules with optimal weights and addresses fairness constraints.
Dynamic rule-based investment strategies outperform static ones in pension schemes.
problem Managing retirement income with dynamic investment strategies.
method Rule-based investment strategies compared to dynamic programming.
result Rule-based strategies achieve higher probability of meeting retirement income targets.
Enhances Bayesian learning with rule-based evolutionary techniques.
problem Improving Bayesian inference with expert knowledge and data patterns.
method Combines Bayesian inference with rule-based systems and grammatical evolution.
result Automatically derives rules from data, improving point predictions and uncertainty quantification.
Advances rule-based multi-label classification using conformal prediction.
problem Improving accuracy and decision making in multi-label classification.
method Combines conformal prediction with rule-based learning to provide natural conformity scores and calibrate rule assessments.
result Calibrated conformity scores enhance prediction accuracy and decision making.
Two methods improve 10-K item segmentation using large language models.
problem Challenges in extracting specific items from 10-K reports due to variations in document formats and item presentation.
method Two advanced item segmentation methods: GPT4ItemSeg and BERT4ItemSeg.
result BERT4ItemSeg achieves a macro-F1 of 0.9825, surpassing other methods.
Introduces a rule-based Bayesian regression for better uncertainty quantification and expert knowledge integration.
problem Handling regression problems with uncertainty quantification and expert intuition.
method Combines Bayesian inference and rule-based systems for better model performance.
result Improves model performance with better uncertainty quantification and point predictions.
Rule-based classifiers quantify uncertainty using Bernoulli random variables.
problem Quantifying the uncertainty of precision estimates for rule-based text classifiers.
method Treat partitions of sub-strings as Bernoulli random variables, compare means using statistical tests, and combine classifiers using Dempster-Shafer theory.
result The approach can be used to combine binary classifiers into a multi-label classifier.
Proposes a score to compare rule-based algorithms' interpretability.
problem Lack of consensus on interpretability for predictive models.
method Defines a score with three terms: predictivity, stability, and simplicity, each quantified by simple formulas.
result Compares interpretability of rule-based and tree-based algorithms for regression and classification.
DTOR explains anomalies with rule-based explanations.
problem Need to explain anomalies in data effectively.
method Applies Decision Tree Regressor to estimate anomaly scores and generate rule-based explanations.
result DTOR produces robust and consistent rule-based explanations.
We propose Trusted Neural Network (TNN) models, which are deep neural network models that satisfy safety constraints critical to the application domain. We investigate different mechanisms for incorporating rule-based knowledge in the form of first-order logic constraints into a TNN model, where rules that encode safet…
RuleKit aids in creating interpretable models for various data types.
problem Creating interpretable models for different data types.
method Sequential covering induction algorithm for classification, regression, and survival problems.
result Facilitates verification of hypotheses about data dependencies.
Hybrid AI and rule-based framework de-identifies medical imaging data.
problem De-identifying medical imaging data to protect PHI and PII.
method Combines rule-based and AI techniques with uncertainty quantification.
result Robust performance across benchmark datasets and regulatory standards.
Improved negation detection in Dutch clinical texts using machine learning.
problem Extracting negation from clinical text for better model development.
method Comparison of rule-based and machine learning methods (biLSTM, RoBERTa).
result BiLSTM and RoBERTa models outperform rule-based method in F1 score, precision, and recall.
We describe a fully data driven model that learns to perform a retrosynthetic reaction prediction task, which is treated as a sequence-to-sequence mapping problem. The end-to-end trained model has an encoder-decoder architecture that consists of two recurrent neural networks, which has previously shown great success in…
PLANS synthesizes programs from noisy inputs using neural specs and filtering.
problem Synthesizing robust programs from noisy, raw inputs.
method Hybrid model combining neural extraction and rule-based synthesis with noise filtering.
result State-of-the-art performance in diverse environments with no ground-truth training.
Multi-label classification (MLC) is a supervised learning problem in which, contrary to standard multiclass classification, an instance can be associated with several class labels simultaneously. In this chapter, we advocate a rule-based approach to multi-label classification. Rule learning algorithms are often employe…
Neural SDEs model suicide risk with compact state space constraints.
problem Modeling suicide risk with irregular, noisy, and partially observed data.
method Developed neural SDEs confined to compact state spaces, addressing domain constraints and numerical stability.
result Improved forecasts and optimization dynamics over standard models on EMA datasets.
Two approaches detect EV charging patterns at stations.
problem Identify charging patterns at electric vehicle charging stations.
method Two approaches: rule-based and hierarchical clustering.
result Hierarchical clustering revealed unexpected charging patterns.
Proposes RPG-RT for red-teaming T2I models without internal access.
problem Evaluating T2I models' security through red-teaming is challenging due to their closed-source nature and unknown defense mechanisms.
method Integrates LLM and rule-based preference modeling to dynamically adapt to unknown defense mechanisms.
result Demonstrates superior and practical approach for red-teaming T2I models.
SigD2 reduces noisy rules in rule-based classifiers for better accuracy and readability.
problem Redundant and noisy rules in rule-based classifiers reduce model accuracy and readability.
method Two-stage pruning strategy and ensemble methods (bagging and boosting) to reduce noise and improve model performance.
result SigD2 and ACboost ensemble models outperform state-of-the-art classifiers in terms of accuracy and rule count.
In this paper, we confront the problem of deep learning's big labeled data requirements, offer a rule based strategy for extreme augmentation of small data sets and apply that strategy with the image to image translation model by Isola et al. (2016) to automate cel style cartoon coloring with very limited training data…
Mining relationships between treatment(s) and medical problem(s) is vital in the biomedical domain. This helps in various applications, such as decision support system, safety surveillance, and new treatment discovery. We propose a deep learning approach that utilizes both word level and sentence-level representations …
In a recent paper [1] we introduced the Fuzzy Bayesian Learning (FBL) paradigm where expert opinions can be encoded in the form of fuzzy rule bases and the hyper-parameters of the fuzzy sets can be learned from data using a Bayesian approach. The present paper extends this work for selecting the most appropriate rule b…
We explore training an automatic modality tagger. Modality is the attitude that a speaker might have toward an event or state. One of the main hurdles for training a linguistic tagger is gathering training data. This is particularly problematic for training a tagger for modality because modality triggers are sparse for…
Invariant Causal Set Covering Machines avoid spurious associations.
problem Learning algorithms for rule-based models are vulnerable to spurious associations.
method Building on invariant causal prediction, propose Invariant Causal Set Covering Machines for conjunctions/disjunctions of binary-valued rules.
result The method can identify causal parents of a variable of interest in polynomial time.
The Yarowsky algorithm is a rule-based semi-supervised learning algorithm that has been successfully applied to some problems in computational linguistics. The algorithm was not mathematically well understood until (Abney 2004) which analyzed some specific variants of the algorithm, and also proposed some new algorithm…
LoRMIkA finds k-optimal association rules for local model interpretability.
problem Ensuring trust in machine learning predictions.
method Model-agnostic approach using k-optimal association rules from a neighbourhood.
result Achieves competitive results in local accuracy and interpretability.
FinReflectKG builds a comprehensive financial knowledge graph from SEC filings, improving extraction quality.
problem Lack of large-scale, open-source financial knowledge graph datasets.
method Intelligent document parsing, table-aware chunking, schema-guided iterative extraction, reflection-driven feedback loop.
result Reflection-agent-based mode achieves best balance of efficiency, accuracy, and reliability.
This paper enables deep network inference on microcontrollers with improved accuracy and reduced memory usage.
problem Deploying deep networks on resource-constrained edge-devices with low memory and computational constraints.
method Mixed low-bitwidth compression, rule-based iterative procedure for bit precision determination, quantization-aware retraining, and integer-only model conversion.
result Improved Top1 accuracy of 68% on a 2MB FLASH memory STM32H7 microcontroller, 8% higher than 8-bit implementations.
The paper proposes a method to optimize rule-based models for better accuracy and interpretability.
problem Developing rule-based models for regression and classification with better accuracy and interpretability.
method Column generation to optimize over an exponentially large space of rules, using integer programming or a heuristic.
result The proposed methods achieve better accuracy-complexity trade-offs than existing rule ensemble algorithms.
Time series forecasting models fail to consistently select the best model across different datasets.
problem Inconsistency in model selection for time series forecasting across varying data regimes.
method Characterized time series using descriptors like trend strength, seasonality, noise level, and temporal dependence. Developed a rule-based selection mechanism to map data regimes to candidate models.
result Rule-based model selection achieves low accuracy, with correct model identification occurring in only a small fraction of cases.
FinRL-X unifies trading components for AI and rule-based strategies.
problem Inconsistent between research and live deployment in trading platforms.
method Modular architecture integrating data processing, strategy construction, backtesting, and execution.
result Unified protocol supports AI and rule-based trading components without altering execution.
A universal rule-based self-learning approach using deep reinforcement learning (DRL) is proposed for the first time to solve nonlinear ordinary differential equations and partial differential equations. The solver consists of a deep neural network-structured actor that outputs candidate solutions, and a critic derived…
Interpretability has always been a major concern for fuzzy rule-based classifiers. The usage of human-readable models allows them to explain the reasoning behind their predictions and decisions. However, when it comes to Big Data classification problems, fuzzy rule-based classifiers have not been able to maintain the g…
In regression problems, the use of TSK fuzzy systems is widely extended due to the precision of the obtained models. Moreover, the use of simple linear TSK models is a good choice in many real problems due to the easy understanding of the relationship between the output and input variables. In this paper we present FRU…
Proposes a fuzzy rule-based method for data visualization.
problem Preserving neighborhood relationships and handling non-linear manifolds in data visualization.
method Uses a first-order Takagi-Sugeno model with clusters and Geodesic c-means clustering for rule generation and parameter estimation.
result Behaves desirably and performs better than or comparable to other methods.
With access to large datasets, deep neural networks (DNN) have achieved human-level accuracy in image and speech recognition tasks. However, in chemistry, data is inherently small and fragmented. In this work, we develop an approach of using rule-based knowledge for training ChemNet, a transferable and generalizable de…
The nonnegative matrix factorization (NMF) is widely used in signal and image processing, including bio-informatics, blind source separation and hyperspectral image analysis in remote sensing. A great challenge arises when dealing with a nonlinear formulation of the NMF. Within the framework of kernel machines, the mod…
Develops a new fuzzy model using QPs and ewl2 regularization to improve local region behavior.
problem Inability of constant and linear functions to accurately describe local regions in fuzzy models.
method Applied Fuzzy C-Means for structure identification, used QPs as consequents, introduced ewl2 regularization.
result Improved model's ability to describe local regions without overfitting.
Solves the challenge of retrieving item-specific financial information from Form 10-Q filings.
problem Retrieving item-specific information from Form 10-Q filings with varying formats and machine-readable hierarchy.
method Complements a rule-based algorithm with a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) image classifier to itemize 10-Q files.
result Demonstrates a generalized pipeline for rapid data retrieval from a large volume of textual data.
New method optimizes individualized decision rules for precision medicine.
problem Heterogeneous patient responses to treatments.
method Proposes a decision-rule based optimized covariates dependent equivalent (CDE) for individualized decision making.
result Numerical experiments show improved performance in estimating optimal IDRs.
Paper explores how analysts balance rule-based and situational aspects of data analytics.
problem Balancing mechanistic and situational aspects of data analytics.
method CSCW and social science research, ethnographic fieldwork.
result Effective data vision requires straddling formal abstraction and empirical contingency.
Survey of neurosymbolic AI methods for reasoning over knowledge graphs.
problem Combining symbolic reasoning with deep learning for graph data.
method Logically-informed embedding, embedding with logical constraints, and rule learning approaches.
result A novel taxonomy for classifying neurosymbolic reasoning methods on knowledge graphs.
A machine learning model improves relative valuation of municipal bonds.
problem Challenges in determining the value or relative value of municipal bonds.
method Proposes a supervised similarity framework using CatBoost algorithm to identify similar bonds based on risk profiles.
result The similarity-based method outperforms rule-based and heuristic-based methods in back-testing.
We study multiple rule-based and machine learning (ML) models for sepsis detection. We report the first neural network detection and prediction results on three categories of sepsis. We have used the retrospective Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care (MIMIC)-III dataset, restricted to intensive care unit (ICU) p…
Study compares machine learning and process-based models for predicting rice blast disease.
problem Predicting rice blast disease to support rice growers in controlling the disease.
method Compared four models: two process-based (Yoshino and WARM) and two machine learning (M5Rules and RNN).
result Machine learning models outperformed process-based models in predicting rice blast disease.
AI task delegation faces incentive collapse with unbounded payments as AI accuracy rises.
problem Incentive collapse in AI-assisted task delegation schemes.
method General impossibility result and sentinel-auditing payment mechanism.
result Sentinel-auditing mechanism enforces positive human effort at finite cost, independent of AI accuracy.