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48 results for void finding

Bayesian method finds voids in galaxy surveys with deep neural networks.

problem Finding genuine matter underdensities in sparse galaxy surveys is underconstrained.
method Deep graph neural network evolves 'test particles' to sample from stochastic void definitions.
result Trained model performs well and finds Bayes-optimal void mappings.

In recent years, advances in machine learning algorithms, cheap computational resources, and the availability of big data have spurred the deep learning revolution in various application domains. In particular, supervised learning techniques in image analysis have led to superhuman performance in various tasks, such as…

2018-11-30abs ↗pdf ↗

CADD improves generative quality by augmenting discrete diffusion with continuous latent space.

problem Loss of semantic information between denoising steps in discrete diffusion models.
method Introduces a framework that augments discrete state space with a continuous latent space, allowing for graded, informative masked tokens.
result CADD improves generative quality across text generation, image synthesis, and code modeling.

Bayesian Neural Networks improve geophysical model ensembles with reduced uncertainty.

problem Improving geophysical model projections and uncertainty quantification.
method Developed a Bayesian Neural Network ensemble strategy for geophysical models.
result Bayesian Neural Network ensemble outperforms existing methods in ozone prediction.

Study cosmic structures using Topological Data Analysis and Persistence Energy.

problem Investigate cosmic web evolution in ΛΛCDM cosmologies.
method Apply LITE method to embed persistence diagrams into vector spaces and analyze cosmic structures.
result Discover a correlation between Persistence Energy and redshift values.

Paper compares dimension reduction methods using topological analysis on EEG data.

problem Comparing dimension reduction methods on EEG data.
method Topological data analysis, including persistent homology, Wasserstein distance, and hypothesis tests.
result Different dimension reduction methods show significant qualitative differences across topological homologies.

Variance reduction is a simple and effective technique that accelerates convex (or non-convex) stochastic optimization. Among existing variance reduction methods, SVRG and SAGA adopt unbiased gradient estimators and are the most popular variance reduction methods in recent years. Although various accelerated variants o…

2018-06-28abs ↗pdf ↗

Off-policy reinforcement learning has many applications including: learning from demonstration, learning multiple goal seeking policies in parallel, and representing predictive knowledge. Recently there has been an proliferation of new policy-evaluation algorithms that fill a longstanding algorithmic void in reinforcem…

2016-02-28abs ↗pdf ↗

Proposes a framework to fuse heterogeneous data sources for better modeling.

problem Heterogeneous data sources with different input parameter spaces.
method Input mapping calibration (IMC) and latent variable Gaussian process (LVGP).
result Improved predictive accuracy over single source models.

The focal point of this paper is the so-called Kelly Criterion, a prescription for optimal resource allocation among a set of gambles which are repeated over time. The criterion calls for maximization of the expected value of the logarithmic growth of wealth. While significant literature exists providing the rationale …

2017-10-04abs ↗pdf ↗

Topology-enhanced loss improves 3D object reconstruction from 2D images.

problem Challenges in reconstructing 3D objects from 2D images, especially capturing shape information.
method Integrates multi-scale topological features into the reconstruction loss using cubical complexes and optimal transport distance.
result Topology-aware loss substantially improves 3D reconstruction quality.

Self-ONNs adapt nodal operators during training for higher diversity and efficiency.

problem Limited network heterogeneity and high computational demand in ONNs.
method Self-organized ONNs with generative neurons that adapt nodal operators during training.
result Self-ONNs achieve utmost heterogeneity and computational efficiency.

This paper proposes a new method for automatically selecting the optimal kernel bandwidth in density estimation.

problem The challenge of selecting the optimal kernel bandwidth in unsupervised density estimation.
method The approach uses a topology-based loss function for automated bandwidth selection.
result Demonstrates the potential of the topology-based approach across different dimensions.

Study approximates nonlinear functionals using deep ReLU networks.

problem Approximating nonlinear continuous functionals with neural networks.
method Constructs continuous piecewise linear interpolation under simple triangulation, analyzes rates of approximation.
result Established rates of approximation for functional deep ReLU networks.

The paper tackles robust domain generalization by accounting for unobserved confounders.

problem Learning robust, generalizable models from multiple datasets in the presence of unobserved confounders.
method Defines a new invariance property for causal solutions, connects it to distributionally robust optimization, and incorporates regularization to encourage partial equality of error derivatives.
result Demonstrates the empirical effectiveness of the approach on healthcare data from various modalities.

This paper introduces TDA and TSI for better business analytics.

problem Nonlinear, multi-scale business datasets under-represented by traditional tools.
method Topological Data Analysis (TDA) and Topological Stability Index (TSI).
result TSI reveals structural variability in business data.

Study on neural networks with non-normal interactions reveals unique spectral properties.

problem Understanding episodic memory encoding in the brain.
method Developed a neural network model with non-Hermitian couplings and applied random matrix theory.
result Spectral density of the model is non-uniform and can transition to chaos, providing computational benefits.

The option is a financial derivative, which is regularly employed in reducing the risk of its underlying securities. However, investing in option is still risky. Such risk becomes much severer for speculators who utilize option as a means of leverage to increase their potential returns. In order to mitigate risk on the…

2017-08-07abs ↗pdf ↗

A new SSL method improves medical image classification using global latent mixing.

problem Costly annotation of large-scale medical image data sets.
method Linear mixing of labeled and unlabeled data in both input and latent space.
result Improved performance in semi-supervised classification of thoracic disease and skin lesion.

Topological parallax assesses AI models' geometric similarity to datasets for safety.

problem Ensuring AI models' robustness and safety in deep learning applications.
method Topological parallax compares a trained model to a reference dataset using Rips complexes and geodesic distortions.
result Topological parallax indicates whether a model shares similar multiscale geometric features with the dataset.

Improved neural network robustness certification through tighter convex relaxations.

problem Certifying neural network robustness to perturbed and adversarial inputs.
method Exploiting ReLU network structure, novel partition-based certification procedure.
result Tightens existing linear programming relaxations to achieve zero relaxation error asymptotically.

TTERGM models improve social network predictions by incorporating triadic relationships.

problem Lack of models capturing triadic relationships and social learning theories in temporal network data.
method Introduced TTERGM, a generative model that includes triadic relationships and social learning theory as additional probability distributions. Parameters are estimated via Monte Carlo maximum likelihood.
result TTERGM achieves improved accuracy and fidelity compared to existing models on social network data.

Dynamic topic models (DTMs) are very effective in discovering topics and capturing their evolution trends in time series data. To do posterior inference of DTMs, existing methods are all batch algorithms that scan the full dataset before each update of the model and make inexact variational approximations with mean-fie…

2016-02-19abs ↗pdf ↗

This work bridges outlier and drift detection by comparing inputs to a part of the reference distribution.

problem Monitoring machine learning models to ensure they operate within their validated distribution.
method Comparing a set of inputs to a chosen part of the reference distribution.
result A new approach that bridges outlier detection and drift detection.

Paper uses RL to optimize daily step distribution for better health biomarkers.

problem Lack of personalized PA distribution recommendations for health biomarkers.
method Developed an offline reinforcement learning algorithm to learn optimal PA distributions.
result Learned optimal policy suggests more consistent daily steps and tailored recommendations.