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A new method sorts projects using Quicksort and Bradley-Terry model for uncertain long-term benefits.

problem Selecting projects with uncertain long-term benefits.
method Combining Quicksort and Bradley-Terry model for ranking projects based on uncertain long-term benefits.
result Proposed methods outperform existing aggregation methods and can be combined with sampling techniques.

The paper tackles robust control with uncertain dependence using data-driven methods.

problem Nonparametric robust control under dependence uncertainty in multi-period stochastic systems.
method Nonparametric adaptive robust control framework using stochastic gradient descent ascent algorithm.
result The controller benefits from knowing more about the uncertain model.

In this paper, we solve portfolio rebalancing problem when security returns are represented by uncertain variables considering transaction costs. The performance of the proposed model is studied using constant-proportion portfolio insurance (CPPI) as rebalancing strategy. Numerical results showed that uncertain paramet…

2018-12-18abs ↗pdf ↗

Flexible framework integrates machine learning and DRO for uncertain parameter prediction.

problem Limited joint observations of uncertain parameters and covariates.
method Wasserstein, sample robust optimization, and phi-divergence-based ambiguity sets.
result Validation of theoretical and practical benefits in limited data scenarios.

New method optimizes resource allocation for uncertain tasks.

problem Optimal resource allocation for uncertain tasks with limited capacity.
method Formulated as an assignment problem, optimized using learning to rank with net discounted cumulative gain.
result Achieves higher expected profit and precision compared to classification methods.

Complexity science offers new insights into macroeconomics and finance.

problem Insufficient understanding of economic and financial phenomena.
method Adopting complexity science to better understand complex systems.
result Complex system characteristics can benefit financial analysts, regulators, and policymakers.

The medical field stands to see significant benefits from the recent advances in deep learning. Knowing the uncertainty in the decision made by any machine learning algorithm is of utmost importance for medical practitioners. This study demonstrates the utility of using Bayesian LSTMs for classification of medical time…

2017-06-05abs ↗pdf ↗

The paper explores how to handle uncertain evidence in probabilistic models.

problem Handling uncertain evidence in probabilistic models and stochastic simulators.
method The paper considers distributional evidence, Jeffrey's rule, and virtual evidence as methods for interpreting uncertain evidence.
result The paper provides guidelines on how to account for uncertain evidence and highlights the importance of careful consideration.

The paper identifies when larger models improve predictions and proposes a switcher model.

problem Understanding when larger models benefit from added complexity.
method Numerical studies on T5 architecture to analyze predictive uncertainty and model performance.
result Large models improve on examples where small models are uncertain, but not on certain examples.

In this paper, within the framework of uncertainty theory, the valuation of equity warrants is investigated. Different from the methods of probability theory, the equity warrants pricing problem is solved by using the method of uncertain calculus. Based on the assumption that the firm price follows an uncertain differe…

2017-11-22abs ↗pdf ↗

New algorithm solves uncertain Markov decision processes using Wasserstein uncertainty.

problem Solving Markov decision processes with uncertain transition probabilities.
method Distributionally robust QQ-learning algorithm for Wasserstein uncertainty.
result Convergence of the algorithm proved and demonstrated with real data.

A framework for navigating environments with spatially correlated obstacles and uncertain blockage status.

problem Navigation in environments with spatially correlated obstacles of uncertain blockage status.
method Modeling spatial correlation with Gaussian Random Field, developing Bayesian belief updates, proposing a two-stage learning framework with offline and online phases.
result Consistent performance gains over baselines in environments with adversarial interruptions or clustered natural hazards.

Quantum methods model uncertain volatility in financial markets.

problem Modeling financial asset prices with uncertain volatility.
method Quantum stochastic calculus with unitary and non-unitary time evolution.
result Different volatility levels encoded in quantum states, leading to varied market price evolutions.

New model predicts dynamic volatility in uncertain financial markets.

problem Predicting dynamic volatility in financial markets with uncertainty.
method Generalized Barndorff-Nielsen and Shephard (BN-S) model considering delay and fuzziness.
result Effective prediction of dynamic volatility with improved performance.

Paper speeds up visualization of uncertain data.

problem High computational cost in reconstructing data uncertainties.
method Subdivide data spatially, adaptively reconstructing only necessary values, using GPR kernel and saved data observations to estimate upper bounds for level-crossing probabilities.
result Accurate estimation of value occurrence probabilities with low computation cost.

Study integrates machine learning with SAA for optimizing decisions based on uncertain parameters and covariates.

problem Optimizing decisions under uncertain parameters and covariates.
method Data-driven frameworks integrating machine learning prediction models within SAA for scenario generation.
result Consistent and asymptotically optimal solutions under certain conditions, with finite sample guarantees.

Improved drug-protein interaction prediction using FTL method.

problem Predicting drug-protein interactions from noisy data with uncertain labels.
method Filtered Transfer Learning (FTL) method that fine-tunes a deep neural network across multiple tiers of data confidence.
result FTL method outperforms deep neural networks trained on single confidence ranges.

New algorithm for reinforcement learning in uncertain environments with unknown thresholds.

problem Safety in reinforcement learning in unknown and uncertain environments.
method Growing-Window estimator sampling and Stochastic Pessimistic-Optimistic Thresholding (SPOT) algorithm.
result Achieves sublinear regret and constraint violation of ildeO(T) ilde{\mathcal{O}}(\sqrt{T}).

Active learning (AL) is a widely-used training strategy for maximizing predictive performance subject to a fixed annotation budget. In AL one iteratively selects training examples for annotation, often those for which the current model is most uncertain (by some measure). The hope is that active sampling leads to bette…

2018-07-12abs ↗pdf ↗

A method for accurate pricing of multidimensional derivatives under uncertain volatility.

problem High-dimensional stochastic control problem in uncertain volatility model.
method Backward actor-critic stochastic policy gradient scheme combining DP, PPO, and neural networks.
result Accurate and efficient pricing of multidimensional derivatives compared to benchmarks.

The paper addresses portfolio allocation with uncertain covariance matrices, finding a logarithmic risk dependence.

problem Portfolio allocation with uncertain covariance matrices.
method Calculates the expected value of CARA utility function over a distribution of covariance matrices, considering uncertainty in future returns and covariances.
result Marginalization introduces a logarithmic dependence on risk, leading to lower allocation levels for higher uncertainties.

Bayesian Gaussian process models handle uncertain data locations in PDE approximations.

problem Handling uncertainties in data locations for PDE approximations.
method Bayesian inference of uncertain inputs integrated into Gaussian process predictions.
result Substantial reduction in predictive uncertainties achieved through Bayesian inference.

Framework for games with uncertain parameters, ensuring no player can improve by changing strategy.

problem Non-cooperative games with globally uncertain parameters and no common prior.
method Mixed strategies and subjective priors, Extended Equilibrium defined by fixed-point argument.
result Existence of Extended Equilibrium under certain conditions.

IDT learns human preferences from uncertain decisions, even when humans are suboptimal.

problem Learning human preferences from uncertain and suboptimal decisions.
method Inverse decision theory (IDT) framework, statistical analysis of IDT, characterizing sample complexity.
result Learning preferences is easier when decisions are more uncertain, even if humans are suboptimal.

Paper proposes online optimization for uncertain systems using machine learning and DRO.

problem Optimization of uncertain dynamical systems with distributional uncertainty.
method Combines machine learning with Distributional Robust Optimization (DRO) to handle uncertainty.
result Online solutions with probabilistic regret bounds for uncertain systems.

This paper tackles JSSP with uncertain task durations using DRL.

problem Job Shop Scheduling Problem with uncertain task durations.
method Integrates Graph Neural Networks (GNNs) and Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) to generate robust schedules.
result Advances DRL applications to JSSPs, enhancing generalization and scalability.

This paper improves learning uncertain Bayesian networks from incomplete data.

problem Learning conditional probabilities in Bayesian networks with limited data.
method Develops methods to estimate and quantify uncertainty in conditional probabilities with incomplete data.
result Improves state-of-the-art approaches for handling uncertain Bayesian networks with incomplete data.

Single neuron learns predictive uncertainty in deep learning models.

problem Uncertainty estimation in deep learning models, especially with respect to model specification and training procedure.
method Introduces a non-parametric quantile estimation method using a single neuron.
result The method achieves competitive predictive uncertainty quantification quality and coverage compared to state-of-the-art solutions.

In this paper, we propose the uncertain volatility models with stochastic bounds. Like the regular uncertain volatility models, we know only that the true model lies in a family of progressively measurable and bounded processes, but instead of using two deterministic bounds, the uncertain volatility fluctuates between …

2017-02-16abs ↗pdf ↗

UnKGCP generates prediction intervals for uncertain knowledge graphs with statistical guarantees.

problem Lack of quantified predictive uncertainty in existing UnKGE methods.
method Proposes extsc{UnKGCP} framework using conformal prediction with a novel nonconformity measure.
result Sharp prediction intervals effectively capture predictive uncertainty in diverse UnKGE methods.

Novel pricing method for equity-indexed annuities under uncertain volatility and stochastic interest rate.

problem Pricing equity-indexed annuities with early surrender risk under uncertain market conditions.
method Advanced financial modeling techniques, including uncertain volatility framework and Hull-White model for interest rate dynamics. Numerical algorithm using tree-based framework with local volatility optimization.
result High effectiveness of the proposed numerical algorithm compared to machine learning-based methods.

GPMI method interpolates uncertain atrial conduction velocity on non-Euclidean manifolds.

problem Uncertainty in atrial conduction velocity calculations.
method Gaussian Process Manifold Interpolation (GPMI) on human atrial manifolds.
result GPMI accounts for atrial topology and calculates CV uncertainty.

A machine learning approach to compute Black-Scholes prices with uncertain volatility.

problem Approximating financial markets with continuous-time models like Black-Scholes when data is discrete.
method Generalized Polynomial Chaos (gPC) method combined with a machine learning technique called Bi-Fidelity.
result Efficient numerical method to quantify uncertainty in derivative pricing.

The paper tackles mean-variance analysis in Bayesian optimization under uncertainty.

problem Optimizing decisions in uncertain environments considering trade-offs between average and variance of risk.
method Developed bounds for mean and variance risk measures in Gaussian Process models and proposed AL algorithms for multi-task, multi-objective, and constrained optimization scenarios.
result Proposed AL algorithms effectively address the mean-variance trade-off in uncertain optimization scenarios.

Mining discriminative features for graph data has attracted much attention in recent years due to its important role in constructing graph classifiers, generating graph indices, etc. Most measurement of interestingness of discriminative subgraph features are defined on certain graphs, where the structure of graph objec…

2013-01-28abs ↗pdf ↗

Study on learning strategies in matching markets with uncertain preferences.

problem Decision-making in scarcity of shared resources with unknown agent preferences.
method Representation of preferences in a reproducing kernel Hilbert space, learning algorithm for uncertainty.
result Optimal strategies derived to maximize agents' expected payoffs, with stability and fairness properties.