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We prove that tangent cones to 2-dimensional calibrated cycles are unique. Using this result we prove a rate of convergence for the mass of the blow-up of a calibrated integral 2-cycle towards the limiting density. With the same techniques, we can also prove such a rate for J-holomorphic maps between almost complex man…

2005-01-29abs ↗pdf ↗

Proposes new listwise learning-to-rank models to address rating ties and document relevance.

problem Rating ties and document relevance in existing listwise learning-to-rank models.
method Models ranking as selecting documents from a candidate set based on unique rating levels. Uses a new loss function and adapted RNN model for refining prediction scores.
result Models notably outperform state-of-the-art learning-to-rank models on four public datasets.

Active learning can't improve over passive in certain settings.

problem Active learning vs. passive learning in nonparametric settings.
method Analyzing margin conditions and their effects on active learning performance.
result Nuances in margin conditions determine whether active learning can outperform passive learning.

Proves convergence of mean curvature flow on cylinders with unique continuation.

problem Understanding the convergence and uniqueness of mean curvature flow on cylindrical surfaces.
method Proves convergence and provides unique continuation results for mean curvature flow on cylinders.
result Proves that rescaled mean curvature flow on cylinders converging super-exponentially must coincide with the cylinder itself.

The paper tackles robust control for insurance contracts under uncertain transition rates.

problem Maximizing utility in insurance contracts with uncertain transition rates.
method Novel robust utility maximization problem under bounded cumulative transition rate uncertainty, using worst-case scenario analysis.
result Existence and uniqueness of worst-case and best-case reserves for insurance contracts.

Clarifies interest rate cap rules for loans with unconventional cash flows.

problem Ambiguity in applying interest rate caps to loans with non-conventional internal rate of return (IRR).
method Clarified conventional IRR definition, axiomatized, and extended to all loans.
result Unique extension of interest rate cap rule for all loans, based on net present value test.

We develop an axiomatic theory of balance functions (future value functions) in the theory of interest that is derived from financial considerations and which applies to general regulated payment streams, including continuous payment streams. Balance functions exist and are unique up to an initial choice of deposit and…

2012-08-05abs ↗pdf ↗

Improved convergence rates for saddle-point optimization algorithms.

problem Understanding last-iterate convergence rates for saddle-point optimization algorithms in constrained settings.
method Expanding the understanding of last-iterate convergence for Optimistic Gradient Descent Ascent (OGDA) and Optimistic Multiplicative Weights Update (OMWU) in the constrained setting.
result Linear last-iterate convergence achieved with a universal constant learning rate for OMWU in bilinear games over the simplex.

Study proves Łojasiewicz inequalities for self-shrinkers, aiding in their uniqueness.

problem Proving uniqueness of self-shrinkers in codimension.
method Analyzes product of round shrinking spheres, proving Łojasiewicz inequalities.
result Explicit Łojasiewicz inequalities near self-shrinkers, leading to convergence rates.

Study on heat equation and eigenfunctions on RCD spaces, proving unique continuation.

problem Unique continuation for caloric functions and eigenfunctions on RCD spaces.
method Establish weak unique continuation theorem for caloric functions and eigenfunctions on compact RCD(K,2) spaces.
result Existence of non-trivial eigenfunctions and caloric solutions vanishing up to infinite order at one point.

Study proves uniqueness of asymptotic limits for specific manifolds.

problem Proving uniqueness of asymptotic limits for Ricci-flat manifolds with linear volume growth.
method Established using natural curvature and cross section assumptions.
result Uniqueness and exponential convergence rate for complete noncollapsed Ricci-flat manifolds with linear volume growth.

The paper studies harmonic map heat flow stability and decay rates.

problem Analyzing stability and decay rates of harmonic map heat flow solutions.
method Use of homogeneous Besov space B˙p,dp(Rd)\dot{B}^{\frac{d}{p}}_{p,\infty}(\mathbb{R}^d) for small initial data and self-similar decay assumption.
result Decay rates for solutions of the harmonic map flow of the form ablau(t)L(Rd)Ct12\| abla u(t) \|_{L^\infty(\mathbb{R}^d)}\leq Ct^{-\frac12} and self-similar decay under stronger initial conditions.

Uniqueness of asymptotic limits for Ricci-flat manifolds with linear volume growth is proven.

problem Proving uniqueness of asymptotic limits for noncollapsed Ricci flat manifolds with linear volume growth.
method Relating uniqueness to the existence of a harmonic function asymptotic to a Busemann function, proving uniqueness via a monotone quantity.
result Proves uniqueness of the asymptotic limit and establishes a polynomial convergence rate.

This is the first part in a two-part series on complete Calabi-Yau manifolds asymptotic to Riemannian cones at infinity. We begin by proving general existence and uniqueness results. The uniqueness part relaxes the decay condition O(rnε)O(r^{-n-ε}) needed in earlier work to O(rε)O(r^{-ε}), relying on some new ideas about harm…

2012-05-29abs ↗pdf ↗

Study shows unique tangent cones for area-minimizing currents at boundary points.

problem Uniqueness of tangent cones for area-minimizing currents with arbitrary multiplicity.
method Analysis of area minimizing currents in C2C^2 submanifolds with arbitrary boundary multiplicity.
result Tangent cones are unique at density Q/2Q/2 boundary points.

We develop a framework for computing the total valuation adjustment (XVA) of a European claim accounting for funding costs, counterparty credit risk, and collateralization. Based on no-arbitrage arguments, we derive backward stochastic differential equations (BSDEs) associated with the replicating portfolios of long an…

2016-08-09abs ↗pdf ↗

Deep neural features identify unique vehicles from dash-cam feeds.

problem Identifying unique vehicles in dash-cam feeds for self-driving cars.
method Used pretrained YOLO network feature maps to create deep integrated feature signatures (DIFS) for 700 images of 35 vehicles and 340 images of 17 vehicles.
result Correctly identified unique vehicles at 96.7% for high resolution data and 86.8% for lower resolution data.

Paper analyzes TD(λλ) convergence rates for arbitrary features.

problem Convergence rates for linear TD(λλ) under arbitrary features.
method Developed a novel stochastic approximation result for arbitrary features.
result Established L2L^2 convergence rates for linear TD(λλ) without linearly independent features assumption.

The rectified flow method is analyzed for its statistical properties.

problem Theoretical support for rectified flow methods is lacking.
method Empirical analysis of rectified flow's statistical properties using regression and density estimation.
result Convergence rates for rectified flow estimators are faster than for nonparametric regression and density estimation.

Paper confirms Thom's conjecture for nonlinear evolutions on manifolds.

problem Thom's gradient conjecture for nonlinear evolution equations.
method Extending and settling the conjecture in infinite dimensional problems using Łojasiewicz, L. Simon, and Kurdyka-Mostowski-Parusinski's foundational works.
result Uniqueness of the limiting direction and characterization of convergence rates for both classical and infinite dimensional settings.

Study improves convergence rates for GVI under prior misspecification.

problem Improving convergence rates for GVI under prior misspecification.
method Proves rates of convergence and robustness to prior misspecification in GVI framework.
result Establishes sufficient conditions for existence and uniqueness of GVI posteriors.

Study optimizes funding rates for cryptocurrency perpetual futures to maintain price alignment.

problem Maintaining alignment between perpetual future prices and target values in cryptocurrency markets.
method Developed replicating portfolios and path-dependent funding rates using path-dependent infinite-horizon BSDEs and arbitrage pricing theory.
result Appropriate funding rate design can keep perpetual future prices aligned with target values.

This paper improves credit risk analysis by incorporating state-dependent recovery rates into a factor model.

problem Accurate default forecasting in credit risk analysis.
method Extends a one-factor Gaussian copula model to include state-dependent recovery rates and a common factor.
result The proposed model outperforms other models in default prediction, especially during hectic periods.

The article calculates the F\mathbb{F}-convergence rate for Ricci flows with closed and smooth tangent flows.

problem Analyzing the convergence rate of Ricci flows with specific tangent flows.
method Calculating the F\mathbb{F}-convergence rate for Ricci flows with closed and smooth tangent flows.
result A Ricci flow with closed and smooth tangent flow is logλθ|\log λ|^{-θ} close to its tangent flow in the F\mathbb{F}-sense.

Paper proves unique tangent flow at infinity for entropy-limited curve shortening.

problem Proving uniqueness of tangent flows for finite-entropy curve shortening.
method Rescaled backward convergence to a line, entropy analysis, and geometric properties.
result Ancient smooth curve shortening flow has a unique tangent flow at infinity.

Study how transaction costs impact stock returns and holdings in equilibrium.

problem Impact of quadratic transaction costs on equilibrium stock returns and holdings.
method Developed a continuous-time risk-sharing model with FBSDEs to characterize equilibrium stock holdings and trading rates.
result Equilibrium stock holdings and trading rates are uniquely determined by FBSDEs, and equilibrium return by a system of coupled FBSDEs.

Investigates RI strategies for life insurers with LRD mortality rates.

problem Effect of long-range dependent mortality rates on RI strategies.
method Volterra mortality model, compound Poisson process, open-loop equilibrium mean-variance criterion.
result Explicit equilibrium RI controls derived and uniqueness studied.

Model for corporate bond pricing with credit rating migration, solving a double free boundary problem.

problem Corporate bond pricing with credit rating migration risks.
method Established a pricing model as a double free boundary problem, proving existence, uniqueness, and regularity of the solution.
result Two free boundaries are shown to be smooth and converge to a traveling wave solution as time goes to infinity.

Labor productivity in developed countries is analyzed and modeled. Modeling is based on our previous finding that the rate of labor force participation is a unique function of GDP per capita. Therefore, labor productivity is fully determined by the rate of economic growth, and thus, is a secondary economic variable. In…

2008-11-13abs ↗pdf ↗