Efficient and interpretable spatial analysis is crucial in many fields such as geology, sports, and climate science. Tensor latent factor models can describe higher-order correlations for spatial data. However, they are computationally expensive to train and are sensitive to initialization, leading to spatially incoher…
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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.
GeoShapley uses game theory to measure spatial effects in ML models.
problem Measuring the impact of location on machine learning model predictions.
method Extends Shapley value framework to quantify spatial effects in various ML models.
result Validated GeoShapley values against known processes and demonstrated utility in house price modeling.
Improves deep generative models to generate images of any size.
problem Fixed-sized output images from deep generative models.
method Integrates spatial noise vectors into fully convolutional neural networks.
result Theoretical interpretation of infinite spatial generation using spatial stochastic processes.
S-SIRUS explains RF for spatial data, improving accuracy and interpretability.
problem Non-interpretable nature of Random Forest in spatially dependent data.
method Proposes S-SIRUS, a spatial extension of SIRUS for extracting interpretable rules.
result S-SIRUS outperforms SIRUS in spatially dependent data, offering higher predictive accuracy and shorter rule lists.
New model predicts travel demand uncertainty with high accuracy.
problem Uncertainty and sparsity in sparse travel demand prediction.
method Spatial-Temporal Zero-Inflated Negative Binomial Graph Neural Network (STZINB-GNN).
result STZINB-GNN outperforms benchmarks in predicting travel demand uncertainty.
In this study, we propose the leveraging of interpretability for tasks beyond purely the purpose of explainability. In particular, this study puts forward a novel strategy for leveraging gradient-based interpretability in the realm of adversarial examples, where we use insights gained to aid adversarial learning. More …
Forest Guided Smoothingstat.ML
Forest-guided smoothing uses random forest outputs for interpretable local smoothers.
problem Creating interpretable local smoothers from complex random forest outputs.
method Uses random forest outputs to define spatially adaptive bandwidth matrices for a linear smoother.
result Improves interpretability and applicability of random forest outputs for various analyses.
Dual-edge spatial Jacobian image graph for interpretable diabetic retinopathy grading
problem Automated diabetic retinopathy grading from color fundus photographs
method Dual-edge spatial-Jacobian image graph
result 0.8076 accuracy, 0.8312 quadratic weighted kappa, 0.5915 macro-F1, 0.9330 adjacent-grade accuracy
Inspired by the observation that humans are able to process videos efficiently by only paying attention where and when it is needed, we propose an interpretable and easy plug-in spatial-temporal attention mechanism for video action recognition. For spatial attention, we learn a saliency mask to allow the model to focus…
Introduces a novel spatial attention module for convolutional networks.
problem Irregular boundaries in position-wise spatial attention maps hamper model generalization.
method Introduces a convolutional rectangular attention module with 5 parameters.
result Systematically outperforms position-wise counterparts in experiments.
The study introduces measures of collective mobility from aggregated OD data.
problem Understanding large-scale mobility patterns from aggregated data.
method Developed a framework using synthetic and real data to interpret network-level mobility.
result Aggregated mobility measures reveal network structure and flow constraints.
We introduce a multiscale supervised dimension reduction method for SPatial Interaction Network (SPIN) data, which consist of a collection of spatially coordinated interactions. This type of predictor arises when the sampling unit of data is composed of a collection of primitive variables, each of them being essentiall…
The key idea of variational auto-encoders (VAEs) resembles that of traditional auto-encoder models in which spatial information is supposed to be explicitly encoded in the latent space. However, the latent variables in VAEs are vectors, which can be interpreted as multiple feature maps of size 1x1. Such representations…
A framework converts spatial data into embeddings for insurance risk modelling.
problem Improving underwriting precision and risk management in insurance with spatial data.
method Multi-view contrastive learning framework for generating spatial embeddings.
result Spatial embeddings consistently improve predictive accuracy across various models.
This article addresses the issue of representing electroencephalographic (EEG) signals in an efficient way. While classical approaches use a fixed Gabor dictionary to analyze EEG signals, this article proposes a data-driven method to obtain an adapted dictionary. To reach an efficient dictionary learning, appropriate s…
A new model predicts financial volatility across firms using spatial correlations.
problem Predicting financial volatility across firms in a network.
method Heterogeneous spatiotemporal GARCH model with local likelihood estimation.
result The model captures spatial spillovers and contagion effects in financial networks.
Generative model improves wind field downscaling from coarse climate models.
problem Limited spatial resolution and biases in GCMs for wind energy studies.
method SerpentFlow for domain alignment and conditional fine-scale learning.
result Improved spatial coherence, inter-variable consistency, robustness under climate change.
Improved graph-based connectivity estimation using heat modelling.
problem Lack of explicit model-based, dynamic, multivariate, and directed connectivity estimation methods.
method Noise-driven heat modelling on graphs with relaxed assumptions and regularisation.
result Demonstrated ability to capture meaningful spatial structure across real-world datasets.
Scalable method for regionalizing and extracting temporal patterns from time series data.
problem Static spatial snapshots and ad hoc regularization limit effective spatial analysis and resource management.
method Minimum description length principle for fully nonparametric spatial partitioning and time series archetypes.
result Accurately recovers planted regional structure and drivers in synthetic and empirical data.
Bayesian spatial predictive synthesis improves spatial data predictions.
problem Model misspecification and heterogeneity in spatial data.
method Bayesian ensemble methodology capturing spatially-varying model uncertainty and performance heterogeneity.
result Synthesized predictions outperform standard methods in accuracy and uncertainty quantification.
Proposes flexible spatial models for better understanding spatial heterogeneity.
problem Poor characterisation of spatial heterogeneity in conventional models.
method Spatial Bayesian Neural Networks (SBNNs) incorporating a spatial embedding layer and possibly spatially-varying parameters.
result SBNNs better match the finite-dimensional distribution of target spatial processes.
Graph neural networks improve residential location choice predictions.
problem Capturing spatial dependence in discrete choice models.
method Graph Neural Networks (GNN) for analyzing spatial alternatives.
result GNN-DCMs outperform classical models in residential location choice predictions.
Topological Percolation in Urban Dengue Transmission: A Multi-Scale Analysis of Spatial Connectivityq-bio.PE
Study reveals how dengue spread patterns vary across different years in Recife, Brazil.
problem Understanding spatial organization of dengue transmission in urban areas.
method Spatial analysis of dengue cases using topological data analysis and Vietoris-Rips filtrations.
result Critical percolation thresholds define distinct geometric regimes of dengue spread.
Graphoidsmath.CO
Graphoids are topological invariants of virtual graph diagrams.
problem Understanding knotted graphs with open ends in proteins and simplifying virtual spatial graphs.
method Topological interpretations of graphoids using graph Reidemeister moves.
result Virtual graphoids are useful for studying knotted graphs and simplifying spatial graphs.
Spatial ABM predicts housing market trends in Sydney.
problem Inadequate spatial modeling in housing market forecasts.
method Graph-based spatial agent-based model incorporating social and economic factors.
result Model accurately predicts market trends and local area-specific forecasts.
Graph neural networks improve El Niño forecasts.
problem Improving seasonal forecasting accuracy for El Niño-Southern Oscillation.
method Designing a novel graph connectivity learning module to model large-scale spatial interactions with ENSO forecasting.
result Our model \graphino outperforms state-of-the-art models for forecasts up to six months ahead.
In this work we present Discrete Attend Infer Repeat (Discrete-AIR), a Recurrent Auto-Encoder with structured latent distributions containing discrete categorical distributions, continuous attribute distributions, and factorised spatial attention. While inspired by the original AIR model andretaining AIR model's capabi…
Gradient boosting algorithm for spatial panel models improves estimation in high-dimensional settings.
problem Estimation failure in high-dimensional spatial panel models.
method Model-based gradient boosting algorithm for spatial panel models with random and fixed effects.
result Feasibility and interpretability in both low- and high-dimensional settings.
Physics-informed methods infer spatial dynamics from static snapshots, but limits exist.
problem Inferring spatial dynamics from static molecular patterns.
method Combining flexible representations with mechanistic constraints, analyzing structural identifiability, and adapting physics-informed schemes.
result Static spatial patterns can identify spatially varying dynamics, but limits exist due to modeling choices.
GeoConformal predicts spatial uncertainty without relying on specific models.
problem Measuring uncertainty in spatial predictions to enhance model credibility.
method GeoConformal Prediction integrates geographical weighting into conformal prediction.
result GeoConformal achieves higher coverage rates in uncertainty assessment compared to Bootstrap methods.
Agents learn to communicate and solve navigation tasks efficiently.
problem Understanding and developing communication in artificial agents.
method Multi-agent navigation tasks in gridworld environments.
result Agents develop an interpretable communication protocol that optimally solves tasks.
Graph Convolutional Networks (GCNs) have recently become the primary choice for learning from graph-structured data, superseding hash fingerprints in representing chemical compounds. However, GCNs lack the ability to take into account the ordering of node neighbors, even when there is a geometric interpretation of the …
SX-GeoTree improves spatially coherent explanations in geospatial regression trees.
problem Capturing spatial dependence and producing robust explanations in tabular prediction models.
method Integrates three objectives: impurity reduction, spatial residual control, and explanation robustness via modularity maximization on a consensus similarity network.
result Improves residual spatial evenness and doubles attribution consensus (modularity: Fujian 0.19 vs 0.09; Seattle 0.10 vs 0.05).
Magnitude-based features capture interactions between different entities in multispecies spatial data.
problem Capturing interactions between different entities in multispecies spatial data.
method Developing magnitude-based features for multispecies spatial data.
result Identifies distinct neighbourhood types and spatial heterogeneity.
We introduce bio-inspired artificial neural networks consisting of neurons that are additionally characterized by spatial positions. To simulate properties of biological systems we add the costs penalizing long connections and the proximity of neurons in a two-dimensional space. Our experiments show that in the case wh…
Modeling spatial extremes with non-Gaussian fields using SAR models and CNNs.
problem Challenges in modeling spatial data with heavy-tailed distributions and missing cells.
method Spatial autoregressive models with Generalized Extreme Value innovations, combined with CNN for fast parameter estimation.
result Effective modeling of spatial extremes in non-Gaussian fields, demonstrated on precipitation data.
CMoS improves time series forecasting with minimal parameters.
problem Efficiently forecasting time series data with limited resources.
method CMoS directly models chunk-wise spatial correlations, using Correlation Mixing and Periodicity Injection techniques.
result CMoS outperforms state-of-the-art models with minimal parameters.
Flexible spatial models improve predictive performance over nonstationary alternatives.
problem Improving predictive performance in nonstationary spatial modeling.
method Introduces a modular parametric covariance function that extends nonstationary spatial models.
result The proposed covariance function outperforms nonparametric methods in predictive performance.
The geometric approach to diffeomorphic image registration known as "large deformation by diffeomorphic metric mapping" (LDDMM) is based on a left action of diffeomorphisms on images, and a right-invariant metric on a diffeomorphism group, usually defined using a reproducing kernel. We explore the use of left-invariant…
Recent studies show that widely used deep neural networks (DNNs) are vulnerable to carefully crafted adversarial examples. Many advanced algorithms have been proposed to generate adversarial examples by leveraging the distance for penalizing perturbations. Researchers have explored different defense met…
Nonparametric method measures influence of training images on diffusion model outputs.
problem Quantifying influence of individual training examples on diffusion model outputs.
method Patch-level similarity between generated and training images, using optimal score function.
result Strong attribution performance, matching gradient-based approaches and outperforming baselines.
BKP R package models spatially varying binomial probabilities efficiently.
problem Modeling spatially varying binomial probabilities efficiently.
method Beta Kernel Process (BKP) combining localized kernel-weighted likelihoods with conjugate beta priors.
result Closed-form posterior inference without requiring latent variables or intensive MCMC sampling.
Spatially-sparse predictors are good models for brain decoding: they give accurate predictions and their weight maps are interpretable as they focus on a small number of regions. However, the state of the art, based on total variation or graph-net, is computationally costly. Here we introduce sparsity in the local neig…
As Convolutional Neural Networks embed themselves into our everyday lives, the need for them to be interpretable increases. However, there is often a trade-off between methods that are efficient to compute but produce an explanation that is difficult to interpret, and those that are slow to compute but provide a more i…
Dynamic model captures spatial, temporal, and spatiotemporal volatility effects.
problem Analyzing volatility in spatial and temporal networks.
method Dynamic spatiotemporal and network ARCH model with common factors, Bayesian estimation.
result Model captures strong spatial/network interactions and spillover effects.
Proposes a deep neural network approach for image response regression.
problem Associations between medical images and covariates.
method Spatially varying coefficient models with deep neural networks.
result Explicitly accounts for spatial smoothness and subject heterogeneity.
In order to apply quantum topology methods to nonplanar graphs, we define a planar diagram category that describes the local topology of embeddings of graphs into surfaces. These \emph{virtual graphs} are a categorical interpretation of ribbon graphs. We describe an extension of the flow polynomial to virtual graphs, t…