For a spanning tree T of a connected graph G and for a labelling φ: E(T) \rightarrow {+, -}, φis called an alternating sign on a spanning tree T of a graph G if for any cotree edge e \in E(G)-E(T), the unique path in T joining both end vertices of e has alternating signs. In the present note, we prove that any graph ha…
On-device research index
arXiv research
A locally-built, LLM-digested index of recent arXiv papers in quant finance, geometry/topology, and statistical ML — keyword search served straight from SQLite on this machine.
168,742 papers · 148 categories
Trend · papers per month
48 results for “signed trees”
We decompose the exchange rates returns of 41 currencies (incl. gold) into their sign and amplitude components. Then we group together all exchange rates with a common base currency, construct Minimal Spanning Trees for each group independently, and analyze properties of these trees. We show that both the sign and the …
We lift the characteristic-2 totally twisted Khovanov homology of Roberts and Jaeger to a theory with integer coefficients. The result is a complex computing reduced odd Khovanov homology for knots. This complex is equivalent to a spanning-tree complex whose differential is explicit modulo a sign ambiguity coming from …
A new test statistic counts tree co-occurrences to detect edge correlation between networks.
problem Detecting edge correlation between networks using latent vertex correspondence.
method The test statistic is based on counting co-occurrences of signed trees for a family of non-isomorphic trees.
result The test runs in time and succeeds with high probability for large .
In latent Gaussian trees the pairwise correlation signs between the variables are intrinsically unrecoverable. Such information is vital since it completely determines the direction in which two variables are associated. In this work, we resort to information theoretical approaches to achieve two fundamental goals: Fir…
Paper tackles robust estimation of tree-structured Ising models without side information.
problem Learning tree-structured Ising models with flipped signs of variables.
method Proves unidentifiability, proposes an algorithm with logarithmic sample complexity and polynomial run-time complexity.
result Empirically demonstrates robustness of proposed algorithm in the flipped signs setting.
Alternating-sign Hopf plumbing along a tree yields fibered alternating links whose homological monodromy is, up to a sign, conjugate to some alternating-sign Coxeter transformation. Exploiting this tie, we obtain results about the location of zeros of the Alexander polynomial of the fibered link complement implying a s…
Topological Risk Parityq-fin.PM
TRP uses tree-based approach for market-neutral portfolios.
problem Creating non-binary, market-neutral portfolios with signed signals.
method Tree-based portfolio construction with minimum-spanning-tree and sector-anchored variants.
result TRP outperforms HRP in preserving signal direction and managing exposures.
Technical trading rules and linear regressive models are often used by practitioners to find trends in financial data. However, these models are unsuited to find non-linearly separable patterns. We propose a decision tree forecasting model that has the flexibility to capture arbitrary patterns. To illustrate, we constr…
Determinants of theta curves and symmetric graphs are studied.
problem Understanding the determinants of theta curves and symmetric graphs.
method Combinatorial approach using Kirchhoff's Matrix Tree Theorem and spanning tree enumeration.
result The determinant of a simple theta curve is the product of the determinants of its constituent knots.
This paper studies how adding leaves to a tree affects its spectral properties.
problem Investigating the asymptotic behavior of tree spectra under leaf attachment.
method Analyzing the Ricci matrix and its largest eigenvalue for trees with pendant edges added.
result The sequence of largest eigenvalues converges to a limit that depends on local branch data.
In this paper, learning of tree-structured Gaussian graphical models from distributed data is addressed. In our model, samples are stored in a set of distributed machines where each machine has access to only a subset of features. A central machine is then responsible for learning the structure based on received messag…
This paper presents an algorithm to construct a weighted adjacency matrix of a plane bipartite graph obtained from a pretzel knot diagram. The determinant of this matrix after evaluation is shown to be the Jones polynomial of the pretzel knot by way of perfect matchings (or dimers) of this graph. The weights are Tutte'…
We provide high-probability sample complexity guarantees for exact structure recovery and accurate predictive learning using noise-corrupted samples from an acyclic (tree-shaped) graphical model. The hidden variables follow a tree-structured Ising model distribution, whereas the observable variables are generated by a …
An AI model for Rapid and Accurate Identification of Chemical Agents in Mass Casualty Incidentsstat.ML
In this report we examine the effectiveness of WISER in identification of a chemical culprit during a chemical based Mass Casualty Incident (MCI). We also evaluate and compare Binary Decision Tree (BDT) and Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) using the same experimental conditions as WISER. The reverse engineered set of S…
Adversarial inference on tree models is possible with limited corruption, improving on Kesten-Stigum threshold.
problem Posterior inference on tree-structured graphical models in the presence of adversarial corruption.
method Dynamic programming via belief propagation, constrained adversarial corruption.
result Belief propagation can perform accurate inference with limited adversarial corruption.
For any compact oriented manifold , we show that that the top degree multi-vector fields transverse to the zero section of are classified, up to orientation preserving diffeomorphism, in terms of the topology of the arrangement of its zero locus and a finite number of numerical invariants. Th…
Many state-of-the-art results obtained with deep networks are achieved with the largest models that could be trained, and if more computation power was available, we might be able to exploit much larger datasets in order to improve generalization ability. Whereas in learning algorithms such as decision trees the ratio …
Study on signed graphs with random signs, focusing on community detection.
problem Community detection in signed stochastic block models.
method Strong concentration inequalities for adjacency and Laplacian matrices, applied to signed Laplacian matrix.
result The sign of the first eigenvector of the Laplacian matrix defines a weakly consistent estimator for balanced community detection.
SELO model predicts link signs better than SDGNN using subgraph encoding and linear optimization.
problem Inferring the sign of links in signed networks with limited sign data.
method Subgraph Encoding via Linear Optimization (SELO) approach to learn edge embeddings.
result SELO model outperforms state-of-the-art methods on multiple real-world signed networks.
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…
Novel GNN for signed and directed networks using magnetic signed Laplacian.
problem Efficiently modeling signed and directed networks for tasks like clustering and link prediction.
method Introduced a magnetic signed Laplacian for directed signed graphs, used it to construct a spectral GNN.
result Demonstrated effective performance on tasks involving signed and directional information.
Sign equivariant networks improve model expressiveness for spectral geometric learning.
problem Limited expressiveness of sign invariant models for tasks like graph link prediction.
method Developed sign equivariant neural network architectures based on new analytic sign equivariant polynomials.
result Sign equivariant models achieve theoretical benefits in spectral geometric learning tasks.
Signed quasiregular curvesmath.CV
Defines signed quasiregular curves and proves growth theorem.
problem Understanding growth of signed quasiregular curves.
method Proves weak reverse Hölder inequality and uses it to prove growth theorem.
result Proves growth theorem for signed quasiregular curves.
Signed networks contain both positive and negative kinds of interactions like friendship and enmity. The task of node classification in non-signed graphs has proven to be beneficial in many real world applications, yet extensions to signed networks remain largely unexplored. In this paper we introduce the first analysi…
In this short note, we compare the combinatorial sign assignment of Manolescu, Ozsvath, Szabo and Thurston for grid homology of knots and links in 3-sphere with the sign assignment coming from a coherent system of orientations on Whitney disks. Although these constructions produce different signs, a small modification …
PyTorch Geometric Signed Directed fills the gap for GNNs on signed and directed graphs.
problem Lack of unified software packages for GNNs on signed and directed networks.
method Developed a software package with GNN models, synthetic and real-world data, and evaluation metrics.
result Demonstrates the effectiveness of the implemented methods through experiments.
Proposes a privacy-preserving sign selection method for distributed systems.
problem Sign selection in distributed differentially private settings.
method Iterative peeling of stability function combined with exponential mechanism.
result Recovery of support and signs with optimal signal-to-noise ratio.
A new random forest algorithm uncovers feature interdependencies better than traditional methods.
problem Tackles the sub-optimality of greedy decision tree implementations in random forests.
method Presented a 'stepwise lookahead' variation of random forests that considers multiple split nodes simultaneously.
result Significantly outperforms greedy random forests in uncovering feature interdependencies, especially in high-noise environments.
Estimates graph curvature and diameter using Laplacian eigenvalues.
problem Estimating graph curvature and diameter using Laplacian eigenvalues.
method Combination of gradient estimates and strong nodal domain walks.
result Li-Yau type eigenvalue-diameter estimate for signed graphs.
The paper discovers patterns in Maass forms' coefficients related to Fricke signs.
problem Identifying Fricke signs in Maass forms with unknown signs.
method Averaging Fourier coefficients, Linear Discriminant Analysis (LDA), neural networks.
result 96% accuracy in predicting Fricke signs for forms with even parity, 94% for odd parity.
Novel CNN array for sign language recognition using wearable IMUs.
problem Efficiently recognizing sign language from wearable IMU signals.
method Two-dimensional Convolutional Neural Network array architecture for Indian sign language recognition.
result Peak classification accuracies of 94.20% for general sentences and 95.00% for interrogative sentences achieved.
The recognition of sign language is a challenging task with an important role in society to facilitate the communication of deaf persons. We propose a new approach of Spatial-Temporal Graph Convolutional Network to sign language recognition based on the human skeletal movements. The method uses graphs to capture the si…
In this paper we use theory of embedded graphs on oriented and compact -surfaces to construct minimal realizations of signed Gauss paragraphs. We prove that the genus of the ambient surface of these minimal realizations can be seen as a function of the maximum number of Carter's circles. For the case of signed Gaus…
Method predicts which high-dimensional correlation signs will change in the future.
problem Predicting which correlation matrix coefficients will change signs in high-dimensional data.
method Stability of correlation signs depends on three-by-three relationships, inspired by Heider social cohesion theory.
result The method accurately predicts the stability of correlation signs in high-dimensional data.
CSNE embeds signed networks by separating structural and fine-grained information.
problem Improving sign prediction in signed networks using inaccurate or incomplete balance theories.
method Conditional Signed Network Embedding (CSNE) models structural and fine-grained information separately, integrating them rigorously.
result CSNE outperforms state-of-the-art on sign prediction tasks, and MaxEnt priors are competitive in resource-constrained settings.
Signed seminorms linked to real tropical spaces and matroids.
problem Understanding signed seminorms and their real tropicalizations.
method Introducing signed Goldman-Iwahori space, identifying it as inverse limit of real tropicalizations, and giving matroid-theoretic description.
result Signed seminorms identified as inverse limit of real tropicalizations of projective space.
The paper finds sign-changing solutions for a specific type of elliptic equation.
problem Existence of sign-changing solutions for a Yamabe type equation.
method Investigates a critical elliptic equation with a Yamabe type operator on a compact manifold with boundary.
result Existence of sign-changing solutions assured under certain geometric conditions.
Unified sign-based compression for federated learning with faster convergence.
problem High communication cost in federated learning with large-scale models.
method Unified noisy perturbation scheme for sign-based compression.
result Achieves faster convergence rate than existing sign-based methods.
Signed graphs encode positive (attractive) and negative (repulsive) relations between nodes. We extend spectral clustering to signed graphs via the one-parameter family of Signed Power Mean Laplacians, defined as the matrix power mean of normalized standard and signless Laplacians of positive and negative edges. We pro…
Signed-permutation coordinate transport improves model alignment across checkpoints.
problem Improper alignment of coordinate-indexed objects across model checkpoints.
method Introduces sign-marginalized Hungarian matching and coordinate-preserving transport.
result Recovering signed-permutation gauge improves coordinate alignment and model performance.
New method estimates tensors from noisy data with missing entries.
problem Tensor estimation from noisy observations with missing entries.
method Sign series representation for tensor completion, addressing low- and high-rank signals.
result Excess risk bounds, estimation error rates, and sample complexities established.
Signed Heights of Knotoidsmath.GT
Signed heights of knotoids are defined and studied.
problem Understanding the signed height of knotoids.
method Defined positive and negative parts of height, proved they determine unsigned height, provided lower bounds with polynomials, studied associated sequences.
result Positive and negative parts of height determine unsigned height.
Develops method for learning signed graphs from smooth signals.
problem Learning signed graphs from observed data, especially in contexts with both positive and negative interactions.
method Uses net Laplacian as graph shift operator and minimizes total variation of observed signals with ADMM.
result Theoretical proofs of convergence and estimation error bound provided.
A new method learns node embeddings for signed directed networks by capturing both first-order and high-order topologies.
problem Learning representative node embeddings for signed directed networks considering both first-order and high-order topologies.
method Proposes a decoupled variational embedding (DVE) method that leverages a specially designed auto-encoder structure to capture both first-order and high-order topologies.
result Extensive experiments on real-world datasets show the effectiveness of DVE in link sign prediction and node recommendation tasks.
It is well-known that the Jones polynomial of an alternating knot is closely related to the Tutte polynomial of a special graph obtained from a regular projection of the knot. Relying on the results of Bollobás and Riordan, we introduce a generalization of Kauffman's Tutte polynomial of signed graphs for which describi…
We present a method for learning the parameters of a Bayesian network with prior knowledge about the signs of influences between variables. Our method accommodates not just the standard signs, but provides for context-specific signs as well. We show how the various signs translate into order constraints on the network …
Traffic sign recognition is an important component of many advanced driving assistance systems, and it is required for full autonomous driving. Computational performance is usually the bottleneck in using large scale neural networks for this purpose. SqueezeNet is a good candidate for efficient image classification of …