Publications

2024
Jerbi, H., Al-Darraji, I., Albadran, S., Aoun, S. B., Simos, T. E., Mourtas, S. D., & Katsikis, V. N. (2024). Solving quaternion nonsymmetric algebraic Riccati equations through zeroing neural networks. AIMS Mathematics, 9, 5794-5809. Website
Mourtas, S. D., Katsikis, V. N., Stanimirović, P. S., & Kazakovtsev, L. A. (2024). Credit and Loan Approval Classification Using a Bio-Inspired Neural Network. Biomimetics, 9. WebsiteAbstract
Numerous people are applying for bank loans as a result of the banking industry’s expansion, but because banks only have a certain amount of assets to lend to, they can only do so to a certain number of applicants. Therefore, the banking industry is very interested in finding ways to reduce the risk factor involved in choosing the safe applicant in order to save lots of bank resources. These days, machine learning greatly reduces the amount of work needed to choose the safe applicant. Taking this into account, a novel weights and structure determination (WASD) neural network has been built to meet the aforementioned two challenges of credit approval and loan approval, as well as to handle the unique characteristics of each. Motivated by the observation that WASD neural networks outperform conventional back-propagation neural networks in terms of sluggish training speed and being stuck in local minima, we created a bio-inspired WASD algorithm for binary classification problems (BWASD) for best adapting to the credit or loan approval model by utilizing the metaheuristic beetle antennae search (BAS) algorithm to improve the learning procedure of the WASD algorithm. Theoretical and experimental study demonstrate superior performance and problem adaptability. Furthermore, we provide a complete MATLAB package to support our experiments together with full implementation and extensive installation instructions.
He, Y., Dong, X., Simos, T. E., Mourtas, S. D., Katsikis, V. N., Lagios, D., Zervas, P., et al. (2024). A bio-inspired weights and structure determination neural network for multiclass classification: Applications in occupational classification systems. AIMS Mathematics, 9, 2411-2434. Website
Jerbi, H., Alshammari, O., Aoun, S. B., Kchaou, M., Simos, T. E., Mourtas, S. D., & Katsikis, V. N. (2024). Hermitian Solutions of the Quaternion Algebraic Riccati Equations through Zeroing Neural Networks with Application to Quadrotor Control. Mathematics, 12. WebsiteAbstract
The stability of nonlinear systems in the control domain has been extensively studied using different versions of the algebraic Riccati equation (ARE). This leads to the focus of this work: the search for the time-varying quaternion ARE (TQARE) Hermitian solution. The zeroing neural network (ZNN) method, which has shown significant success at solving time-varying problems, is used to do this. We present a novel ZNN model called ’ZQ-ARE’ that effectively solves the TQARE by finding only Hermitian solutions. The model works quite effectively, as demonstrated by one application to quadrotor control and three simulation tests. Specifically, in three simulation tests, the ZQ-ARE model finds the TQARE Hermitian solution under various initial conditions, and we also demonstrate that the convergence rate of the solution can be adjusted. Furthermore, we show that adapting the ZQ-ARE solution to the state-dependent Riccati equation (SDRE) technique stabilizes a quadrotor’s flight control system faster than the traditional differential-algebraic Riccati equation solution.
Gerontitis, D., Mo, C., Stanimirović, P. S., & Katsikis, V. N. (2024). Improved zeroing neural models based on two novel activation functions with exponential behavior. Theoretical Computer Science, 986, 114328. WebsiteAbstract
A family of zeroing neural networks based on new nonlinear activation functions is proposed for solving various time-varying linear matrix equations (TVLME). The proposed neural network dynamical systems, symbolized as Li-VPZNN1 and Li-VPZNN2, include an exponential parameter in nonlinear activation function (AF) that leads to faster convergence to the theoretical result compared to previous categories of nonlinearly activated neural networks. Theoretical analysis as well as numerical tests in MATLAB's environment confirm the efficiency and accelerated convergence property of the novel dynamics.
Stanimirović, P. S., Mourtas, S. D., Mosić, D., Katsikis, V. N., Cao, X., & Li, S. (2024). Zeroing neural network approaches for computing time-varying minimal rank outer inverse. Applied Mathematics and Computation, 465, 128412. WebsiteAbstract
Generalized inverses are extremely effective in many areas of mathematics and engineering. The zeroing neural network (ZNN) technique, which is currently recognized as the state-of-the-art approach for calculating the time-varying Moore-Penrose matrix inverse, is investigated in this study as a solution to the problem of calculating the time-varying minimum rank outer inverse (TV-MROI) with prescribed range and/or TV-MROI with prescribed kernel. As a result, four novel ZNN models are introduced for computing the TV-MROI, and their efficiency is examined. Numerical tests examine and validate the effectiveness of the introduced ZNN models for calculating TV-MROI with prescribed range and/or prescribed kernel.
2023
Gupta, R., Bartolucci, F., Katsikis, V. N., & Patnaik, S. (2023). Recent Advancements in Computational Finance and Business Analytics (1st ed., pp. 300). Springer Cham. Publisher's Version
Aoun, S. B., Derbel, N., Jerbi, H., Simos, T. E., Mourtas, S. D., & Katsikis., V. N. (2023). A quaternion Sylvester equation solver through noise-resilient zeroing neural networks with application to control the SFM chaotic system. AIMS Mathematics, 8(11). Publisher's Version
Cao, X., Peng, C., Zheng, Y., Li, S., Ha, T. T., Shutyaev, V., Katsikis, V. N., et al. (2023). Neural Networks for Portfolio Analysis in High-Frequency Trading. IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems, 1-10.
Kovalnogov, V. N., Fedorov, R. V., Shepelev, I. I., Sherkunov, V. V., Simos, T. E., Mourtas, S. D., & Katsikis, V. N. (2023). A novel quaternion linear matrix equation solver through zeroing neural networks with applications to acoustic source tracking. AIMS Mathematics, 8, 25966-25989. WebsiteAbstract
Due to its significance in science and engineering, time-varying linear matrix equation (LME) problems have received a lot of attention from scholars. It is for this reason that the issue of finding the minimum-norm least-squares solution of the time-varying quaternion LME (ML-TQ-LME) is addressed in this study. This is accomplished using the zeroing neural network (ZNN) technique, which has achieved considerable success in tackling time-varying issues. In light of that, two new ZNN models are introduced to solve the ML-TQ-LME problem for time-varying quaternion matrices of arbitrary dimension. Two simulation experiments and two practical acoustic source tracking applications show that the models function superbly.
Kovalnogov, V. N., Fedorov, R. V., Demidov, D. A., Malyoshina, M. A., Simos, T. E., Mourtas, S. D., & Katsikis, V. N. (2023). Computing quaternion matrix pseudoinverse with zeroing neural networks. Aims Mathematics, 8(10). Publisher's VersionAbstract
Cao, X., Francis, A., Pu, X., Zhang, Z., Katsikis, V., Stanimirovic, P., Brajevic, I., et al. (2023). A novel recurrent neural network based online portfolio analysis for high frequency trading. Expert Systems with Applications, 233, 120934. WebsiteAbstract
The Markowitz model, a Nobel Prize winning model for portfolio analysis, paves the theoretical foundation in finance for modern investment. However, it remains a challenging problem in the high frequency trading (HFT) era to find a more time efficient solution for portfolio analysis, especially when considering circumstances with the dynamic fluctuation of stock prices and the desire to pursue contradictory objectives for less risk but more return. In this paper, we establish a recurrent neural network model to address this challenging problem in runtime. Rigorous theoretical analysis on the convergence and the optimality of portfolio optimization are presented. Numerical experiments are conducted based on real data from Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) components and the results reveal that the proposed solution is superior to DJIA index in terms of higher investment returns and lower risks.
Behera, R., Gerontitis, D., Stanimirović, P., Katsikis, V., Shi, Y., & Cao, X. (2023). An efficient zeroing neural network for solving time-varying nonlinear equations. Neural Computing and Applications. presented at the 2023. Publisher's VersionAbstract
Defining efficient families of recurrent neural networks (RNN) models for solving time-varying nonlinear equations is an interesting research topic in applied mathematics. Accordingly, one of the underlying elements in designing RNN is the use of efficient nonlinear activation functions. The role of the activation function is to bring out an output from a set of input values that are supplied into a node. Our goal is to define new family of activation functions consisting of a fixed gain parameter and a functional part. Corresponding zeroing neural networks (ZNN) is defined, termed as varying-parameter improved zeroing neural network (VPIZNN), and applied to solving time-varying nonlinear equations. Compared with previous ZNN models, the new VPIZNN models reach an accelerated finite-time convergence due to the new time-varying activation function which is embedded into the VPIZNN design. Theoretical results and numerical experiments are presented to demonstrate the superiority of the novel VPIZNN formula. The capability of the proposed VPIZNN models are demonstrated in studying and solving the Van der Pol equation and finding the root $$\root m \of {a(t)}$$.
Simos, T. E., Katsikis, V. N., Mourtas, S. D., & Stanimirović, P. S. (2023). Solving Time-Varying Nonsymmetric Algebraic Riccati Equations With Zeroing Neural Dynamics. IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Systems, 1-13.
Abbassi, R., Jerbi, H., Kchaou, M., Simos, T. E., Mourtas, S. D., & Katsikis, V. N. (2023). Towards Higher-Order Zeroing Neural Networks for Calculating Quaternion Matrix Inverse with Application to Robotic Motion Tracking. Mathematics, 11. WebsiteAbstract
The efficient solution of the time-varying quaternion matrix inverse (TVQ-INV) is a challenging but crucial topic due to the significance of quaternions in many disciplines, including physics, engineering, and computer science. The main goal of this research is to employ the higher-order zeroing neural network (HZNN) strategy to address the TVQ-INV problem. HZNN is a family of zeroing neural network models that correlates to the hyperpower family of iterative methods with adjustable convergence order. Particularly, three novel HZNN models are created in order to solve the TVQ-INV both directly in the quaternion domain and indirectly in the complex and real domains. The noise-handling version of these models is also presented, and the performance of these models under various types of noises is theoretically and numerically tested. The effectiveness and practicality of these models are further supported by their use in robotic motion tracking. According to the principal results, each of these six models can solve the TVQ-INV effectively, and the HZNN strategy offers a faster convergence rate than the conventional zeroing neural network strategy.
Kovalnogov, V. N., Fedorov, R. V., Demidov, D. A., Malyoshina, M. A., Simos, T. E., Katsikis, V. N., Mourtas, S. D., et al. (2023). Zeroing neural networks for computing quaternion linear matrix equation with application to color restoration of images. AIMS Mathematics, 8, 14321-14339. Publisher's Version
Alharbi, H., Alshammari, O., Jerbi, H., Simos, T. E., Katsikis, V. N., Mourtas, S. D., & Sahas, R. D. (2023). A Fresnel Cosine Integral WASD Neural Network for the Classification of Employee Attrition. Mathematics, 11. WebsiteAbstract
Employee attrition, defined as the voluntary resignation of a subset of a company’s workforce, represents a direct threat to the financial health and overall prosperity of a firm. From lost reputation and sales to the undermining of the company’s long-term strategy and corporate secrets, the effects of employee attrition are multidimensional and, in the absence of thorough planning, may endanger the very existence of the firm. It is thus impeccable in today’s competitive environment that a company acquires tools that enable timely prediction of employee attrition and thus leave room either for retention campaigns or for the formulation of strategical maneuvers that will allow the firm to undergo their replacement process with its economic activity left unscathed. To this end, a weights and structure determination (WASD) neural network utilizing Fresnel cosine integrals in the determination of its activation functions, termed FCI-WASD, is developed through a process of three discrete stages. Those consist of populating the hidden layer with a sufficient number of neurons, fine-tuning the obtained structure through a neuron trimming process, and finally, storing the necessary portions of the network that will allow for its successful future recreation and application. Upon testing the FCI-WASD on two publicly available employee attrition datasets and comparing its performance to that of five popular and well-established classifiers, the vast majority of them coming from MATLAB’s classification learner app, the FCI-WASD demonstrated superior performance with the overall results suggesting that it is a competitive as well as reliable model that may be used with confidence in the task of employee attrition classification.
Gerontitis, D., Mo, C., Stanimirović, P. S., Tzekis, P., & Katsikis, V. N. (2023). A novel extended Li zeroing neural network for matrix inversion. Neural Computing and Applications. presented at the 2023. Publisher's VersionAbstract
An improved activation function, termed extended sign-bi-power (Esbp), is proposed. An extension of the Li zeroing neural network (ELi-ZNN) based on the Esbp activation is derived to obtain the online solution of the time-varying inversion problem. A detailed theoretical analysis confirms that the new activation function accomplishes fast convergence in calculating the time-varying matrix inversion. At the same time, illustrative numerical experiments substantiate the excellent performance of the proposed activation function over the Li and tunable activation functions. Convergence properties and numerical behaviors of the proposed ELi-ZNN model are examined.
Zhang, D., Zhao, Y., Mosić, D., & Katsikis, V. N. (2023). Exact expressions for the Drazin inverse of anti-triangular matrices. Journal of Computational and Applied Mathematics, 428, 115187. WebsiteAbstract
The main contribution of this paper is to develop explicit expressions for the Drazin inverse of two kinds of anti-triangular block complex matrices under new assumptions. Further, we apply our results to obtain new formulae for the Drazin inverse of a 2 × 2 block complex matrix. We present a list of well-known results which are recovered in this paper. We give three examples to illustrate our new explicit expressions.
Mourtas, S. D., Katsikis, V. N., & Sahas, R. (2023). . European Proceedings of Computers and Technology. HMMOCS 2022 International Workshop "Hybrid methods of modeling and optimization in complex systems.
Credit card customers comprise a volatile subset of a banks' client base. As such, banks would like to predict in advance which of those clients are likely to attrite, so as to approach them with proactive marketing campaigns. Neuronets have found great application in many classification problems. Credit card attrition is a poorly investigated subtopic that poses many challenges, such as highly imbalanced datasets. The goal of this research is to construct a feed-forward neuronet that can overcome such obstacles and thus accurately classify credit card attrition. To this end, we employ a weights and structure determination (WASD) algorithm that facilitates the development of a competitive and all around robust classifier whilst accounting for the shortcomings of traditional back propagation neuronets. This is supported by the fact that when compared with some of the best performing classification models that MATLAB's classification learner app offers, the power softplus activated WASD neuronet demonstrated either superior or highly competitive performance across all metrics.
Mourtas, S. D., Stanimirovic, P. S., & Katsikis, V. N. (2023). . European Proceedings of Computers and Technology. HMMOCS 2022 International Workshop "Hybrid methods of modeling and optimization in complex systems.
Stanimirovic, P. S., Ivanov, B., Katsikis, V. N., & Mourtas, S. D. (2023). . European Proceedings of Computers and Technology. HMMOCS 2022 International Workshop "Hybrid methods of modeling and optimization in complex systems.
Mourtas, S. D., Kasimis, C., & Katsikis, V. N. (2023). Robust PID controllers tuning based on the beetle antennae search algorithm. Memories - Materials, Devices, Circuits and Systems, 4, 100030. WebsiteAbstract
The core components of both traditional and contemporary control systems are the proportional–integral–derivative (PID) control systems, which have established themselves as standards for technical and industrial applications. Therefore, the tuning of the PID controllers is of high importance. Utilizing optimization algorithms to reduce the mean square error of the controller’s output is one approach of tuning PID controllers. In this paper, an appropriately modified metaheuristic optimization algorithm dubbed beetle antennae search (BAS) is employed for robust tuning of PID controllers. The findings of three simulated experiments on stabilizing feedback control systems show that BAS produces comparable or higher performance than three other well-known optimization algorithms while only consuming a tenth of their time.
Katsikis, V. N., Stanimirović, P. S., Mourtas, S. D., Xiao, L., Stanujkić, D., & Karabašević, D. (2023). Zeroing Neural Network Based on Neutrosophic Logic for Calculating Minimal-Norm Least-Squares Solutions to Time-Varying Linear Systems. Neural Processing Letters. presented at the 2023. Publisher's VersionAbstract
This paper presents a dynamic model based on neutrosophic numbers and a neutrosophic logic engine. The introduced neutrosophic logic/fuzzy adaptive Zeroing Neural Network dynamic is termed NSFZNN and represents an improvement over the traditional Zeroing Neural Network (ZNN) design. The model aims to calculate the matrix pseudo-inverse and the minimum-norm least-squares solutions of time-varying linear systems. The improvement of the proposed model emerges from the advantages of neutrosophic logic over fuzzy and intuitionistic fuzzy logic in solving complex problems associated with predictions, vagueness, uncertainty, and imprecision. We use neutrosphication, de-fuzzification, and de-neutrosophication instead of fuzzification and de-fuzzification exploited so far. The basic idea is based on the known advantages of neutrosophic systems compared to fuzzy systems. Simulation examples and engineering applications on localization problems and electrical networks are presented to test the efficiency and accuracy of the proposed dynamical system.
Alharbi, H., Jerbi, H., Kchaou, M., Abbassi, R., Simos, T. E., Mourtas, S. D., & Katsikis, V. N. (2023). Time-Varying Pseudoinversion Based on Full-Rank Decomposition and Zeroing Neural Networks. Mathematics, 11. WebsiteAbstract
The computation of the time-varying matrix pseudoinverse has become crucial in recent years for solving time-varying problems in engineering and science domains. This paper investigates the issue of calculating the time-varying pseudoinverse based on full-rank decomposition (FRD) using the zeroing neural network (ZNN) method, which is currently considered to be a cutting edge method for calculating the time-varying matrix pseudoinverse. As a consequence, for the first time in the literature, a new ZNN model called ZNNFRDP is introduced for time-varying pseudoinversion and it is based on FRD. FourFive numerical experiments investigate and confirm that the ZNNFRDP model performs as well as, if not better than, other well-performing ZNN models in the calculation of the time-varying pseudoinverse. Additionally, theoretical analysis and numerical findings have both supported the effectiveness of the proposed model.
Stanimirović, P. S., Ivanov, B., Stanujkić, D., Katsikis, V. N., Mourtas, S. D., Kazakovtsev, L. A., & Edalatpanah, S. A. (2023). Improvement of Unconstrained Optimization Methods Based on Symmetry Involved in Neutrosophy. Symmetry, 15. WebsiteAbstract
The influence of neutrosophy on many fields of science and technology, as well as its numerous applications, are evident. Our motivation is to apply neutrosophy for the first time in order to improve methods for solving unconstrained optimization. Particularly, in this research, we propose and investigate an improvement of line search methods for solving unconstrained nonlinear optimization models. The improvement is based on the application of symmetry involved in neutrosophic logic in determining appropriate step size for the class of descent direction methods. Theoretical analysis is performed to show the convergence of proposed iterations under the same conditions as for the related standard iterations. Mutual comparison and analysis of generated numerical results reveal better behavior of the suggested iterations compared with analogous available iterations considering the Dolan and Moré performance profiles and statistical ranking. Statistical comparison also reveals advantages of the neutrosophic improvements of the considered line search optimization methods.
Katsikis, V. N., Mourtas, S. D., Stanimirović, P. S., Li, S., & Cao, X. (2023). Time-varying minimum-cost portfolio insurance problem via an adaptive fuzzy-power LVI-PDNN. Applied Mathematics and Computation, 441, 127700. WebsiteAbstract
It is well known that minimum-cost portfolio insurance (MPI) is an essential investment strategy. This article presents a time-varying version of the original static MPI problem, which is thus more realistic. Then, to solve it efficiently, we propose a powerful recurrent neural network called the linear-variational-inequality primal-dual neural network (LVI-PDNN). By doing so, we overcome the drawbacks of the static approach and propose an online solution. In order to improve the performance of the standard LVI-PDNN model, an adaptive fuzzy-power LVI-PDNN (F-LVI-PDNN) model is also introduced and studied. This model combines the fuzzy control technique with LVI-PDNN. Numerical experiments and computer simulations confirm the F-LVI-PDNN model’s superiority over the LVI-PDNN model and show that our approach is a splendid option to accustomed MATLAB procedures.
2022
Li, X., Lin, C. - L., Simos, T. E., Mourtas, S. D., & Katsikis, V. N. (2022). Computation of Time-Varying {2,3}- and {2,4}-Inverses through Zeroing Neural Networks. Mathematics, 10. WebsiteAbstract
This paper investigates the problem of computing the time-varying {2,3}- and {2,4}-inverses through the zeroing neural network (ZNN) method, which is presently regarded as a state-of-the-art method for computing the time-varying matrix Moore–Penrose inverse. As a result, two new ZNN models, dubbed ZNN23I and ZNN24I, for the computation of the time-varying {2,3}- and {2,4}-inverses, respectively, are introduced, and the effectiveness of these models is evaluated. Numerical experiments investigate and confirm the efficiency of the proposed ZNN models for computing the time-varying {2,3}- and {2,4}-inverses.
Jerbi, H., Alharbi, H., Omri, M., Ladhar, L., Simos, T. E., Mourtas, S. D., & Katsikis, V. N. (2022). Towards Higher-Order Zeroing Neural Network Dynamics for Solving Time-Varying Algebraic Riccati Equations. Mathematics, 10. WebsiteAbstract
One of the most often used approaches for approximating various matrix equation problems is the hyperpower family of iterative methods with arbitrary convergence order, whereas the zeroing neural network (ZNN) is a type of neural dynamics intended for handling time-varying problems. A family of ZNN models that correlate with the hyperpower iterative methods is defined on the basis of the analogy that was discovered. These models, known as higher-order ZNN models (HOZNN), can be used to find real symmetric solutions of time-varying algebraic Riccati equations. Furthermore, a noise-handling HOZNN (NHOZNN) class of dynamical systems is introduced. The traditional ZNN and HOZNN dynamic flows are compared theoretically and numerically.
Stanimirović, P. S., Mourtas, S. D., Katsikis, V. N., Kazakovtsev, L. A., & Krutikov, V. N. (2022). Recurrent Neural Network Models Based on Optimization Methods. Mathematics, 10. WebsiteAbstract
Many researchers have addressed problems involving time-varying (TV) general linear matrix equations (GLMEs) because of their importance in science and engineering. This research discusses and solves the topic of solving TV GLME using the zeroing neural network (ZNN) design. Five new ZNN models based on novel error functions arising from gradient-descent and Newton optimization methods are presented and compared to each other and to the standard ZNN design. Pseudoinversion is involved in four proposed ZNN models, while three of them are related to Newton’s optimization method. Heterogeneous numerical examples show that all models successfully solve TV GLMEs, although their effectiveness varies and depends on the input matrix.
Mourtas, S. D., Katsikis, V. N., Drakonakis, E., & Kotsios, S. (2022). Stabilization of Stochastic Exchange Rate Dynamics Under Central Bank Intervention Using Neuronets. International Journal of Information Technology & Decision Making, 1-29. Publisher's VersionAbstract
The exchange rate dynamics affect national economies because fluctuations in currency prices distort their economic activity. To maintain an optimal exchange rate policy, these dynamics are crucial for countries with a trade economy. Due to the difficulty in predicting the participants behavior in some complex economic systems, which might throw the system into chaos, a novel stochastic exchange rate dynamics (SERD) model is introduced and investigated in this paper. Furthermore, a neural network approach is proposed and examined as a control chaos method to address the problem of stabilizing SERD through central bank interventions. Derived from power activation feed-forward neuronets, a 2-input weights-and-structure-determination-based neuronet (2I-WASDBN) model for controlling chaos in SERD under central bank intervention is presented in this paper. Six simulation experiments on stabilizing the chaotic behavior of the SERD model show that the 2I-WASDBN model outperforms other well-performing neural network models and that it is more effective than traditional methods for controlling chaos. By examining the volume of necessary intervention predicted by the 2I-WASDBN model, central banks can better comprehend exchange rate fluctuations and, in conjunction with their monetary policies, can make more precise decisions regarding the strategy of their interventions.
Kovalnogov, V. N., Fedorov, R. V., Generalov, D. A., Chukalin, A. V., Katsikis, V. N., Mourtas, S. D., & Simos, T. E. (2022). Portfolio Insurance through Error-Correction Neural Networks. Mathematics, 10. WebsiteAbstract
Minimum-cost portfolio insurance (MCPI) is a well-known investment strategy that tries to limit the losses a portfolio may incur as stocks decrease in price without requiring the portfolio manager to sell those stocks. In this research, we define and study the time-varying MCPI problem as a time-varying linear programming problem. More precisely, using real-world datasets, three different error-correction neural networks are employed to address this financial TLPtime-varying linear programming problem in continuous-time. These neural network solvers are the zeroing NNneural network (ZNN), the linear-variational-inequality primal-dual NNneural network (LVI-PDNN), and the simplified LVI-PDNN (S-LVI-PDNN). The neural network solvers are tested using real-world data on portfolios of up to 20 stocks, and the results show that they are capable of solving the financial problem efficiently, in some cases more than five times faster than traditional methods, though their accuracy declines as the size of the portfolio increases. This demonstrates the speed and accuracy of neural network solvers, showing their superiority over traditional methods in moderate-size portfolios. To promote and contend the outcomes of this research, we created two MATLAB repositories for the interested user,research, we created two MATLAB repositories, for the interested user, that are publicly accessible on GitHub.
Liao, B., Hua, C., Cao, X., Katsikis, V. N., & Li, S. (2022). Complex Noise-Resistant Zeroing Neural Network for Computing Complex Time-Dependent Lyapunov Equation. Mathematics, 10. WebsiteAbstract
Complex time-dependent Lyapunov equation (CTDLE), as an important means of stability analysis of control systems, has been extensively employed in mathematics and engineering application fields. Recursive neural networks (RNNs) have been reported as an effective method for solving CTDLE. In the previous work, zeroing neural networks (ZNNs) have been established to find the accurate solution of time-dependent Lyapunov equation (TDLE) in the noise-free conditions. However, noises are inevitable in the actual implementation process. In order to suppress the interference of various noises in practical applications, in this paper, a complex noise-resistant ZNN (CNRZNN) model is proposed and employed for the CTDLE solution. Additionally, the convergence and robustness of the CNRZNN model are analyzed and proved theoretically. For verification and comparison, three experiments and the existing noise-tolerant ZNN (NTZNN) model are introduced to investigate the effectiveness, convergence and robustness of the CNRZNN model. Compared with the NTZNN model, the CNRZNN model has more generality and stronger robustness. Specifically, the NTZNN model is a special form of the CNRZNN model, and the residual error of CNRZNN can converge rapidly and stably to order 10−5 when solving CTDLE under complex linear noises, which is much lower than order 10−1 of the NTZNN model. Analogously, under complex quadratic noises, the residual error of the CNRZNN model can converge to 2∥A∥F/ζ3 quickly and stably, while the residual error of the NTZNN model is divergent.
Simos, T. E., Katsikis, V. N., & Mourtas, S. D. (2022). A multi-input with multi-function activated weights and structure determination neuronet for classification problems and applications in firm fraud and loan approval. Applied Soft Computing, 127, 109351. WebsiteAbstract
Neuronets trained by a weights-and-structure-determination (WASD) algorithm are known to resolve the shortcomings of traditional back-propagation neuronets such as slow training speed and local minimum. A multi-input multi-function activated WASD neuronet (MMA-WASDN) model is introduced in this paper, combined with a novel multi-function activated WASD (MA-WASD) algorithm, for handling binary classification problems. Using multiple power activation functions, the MA-WASD algorithm finds the optimal weights and structure of the MMA-WASDN and uses cross-validation to address bias and prevent being stuck in local optima during the training process. As a result, neuronets trained with the MA-WASD algorithm have higher precision and accuracy than neuronets trained with traditional WASD algorithms. Applications on firm fraud and loan approval classification validate our MMA-WASDN model in order to demonstrate its outstanding learning and predicting performance. Since these applications use real-world datasets that include strings and missing values, an algorithmic method for preparing data is also suggested to make them manageable from the MMA-WASDN. A comparison of the MMA-WASDN model to five other high-performing neuronet models is included, as well as a MATLAB package that is publicly available through GitHub to support and promote the findings of this research.
Simos, T. E., Katsikis, V. N., Mourtas, S. D., & Stanimirović, P. S. (2022). Unique non-negative definite solution of the time-varying algebraic Riccati equations with applications to stabilization of LTV systems. Mathematics and Computers in Simulation, 202, 164-180. WebsiteAbstract
In the context of infinite-horizon optimal control problems, the algebraic Riccati equations (ARE) arise when the stability of linear time-varying (LTV) systems is investigated. Using the zeroing neural network (ZNN) approach to solve the time-varying eigendecomposition-based ARE (TVE-ARE) problem, the ZNN model (ZNNTVE-ARE) for solving the TVE-ARE problem is introduced as a result of this research. Since the eigendecomposition approach is employed, the ZNNTVE-ARE model is designed to produce only the unique nonnegative definite solution of the time-varying ARE (TV-ARE) problem. It is worth mentioning that this model follows the principles of the ZNN method, which converges exponentially with time to a theoretical time-varying solution. The ZNNTVE-ARE model can also produce the eigenvector solution of the continuous-time Lyapunov equation (CLE) since the Lyapunov equation is a particular case of ARE. Moreover, this paper introduces a hybrid ZNN model for stabilizing LTV systems in which the ZNNTVE-ARE model is employed to solve the continuous-time ARE (CARE) related to the optimal control law. Experiments show that the ZNNTVE-ARE and HFTZNN-LTVSS models are both effective, and that the HFTZNN-LTVSS model always provides slightly better asymptotic stability than the models from which it is derived.
Jiang, W., Lin, C. - L., Katsikis, V. N., Mourtas, S. D., Stanimirović, P. S., & Simos, T. E. (2022). Zeroing Neural Network Approaches Based on Direct and Indirect Methods for Solving the Yang–Baxter-like Matrix Equation. Mathematics, 10. WebsiteAbstract
This research introduces three novel zeroing neural network (ZNN) models for addressing the time-varying Yang–Baxter-like matrix equation (TV-YBLME) with arbitrary (regular or singular) real time-varying (TV) input matrices in continuous time. One ZNN dynamic utilizes error matrices directly arising from the equation involved in the TV-YBLME. Moreover, two ZNN models are proposed using basic properties of the YBLME, such as the splitting of the YBLME and sufficient conditions for a matrix to solve the YBLME. The Tikhonov regularization principle enables addressing the TV-YBLME with an arbitrary input real TV matrix. Numerical experiments, including nonsingular and singular TV input matrices, show that the suggested models deal effectively with the TV-YBLME.
Simos, T. E., Katsikis, V. N., Mourtas, S. D., & Stanimirović, P. S. (2022). Finite-time convergent zeroing neural network for solving time-varying algebraic Riccati equations. Journal of the Franklin Institute. WebsiteAbstract
Various forms of the algebraic Riccati equation (ARE) have been widely used to investigate the stability of nonlinear systems in the control field. In this paper, the time-varying ARE (TV-ARE) and linear time-varying (LTV) systems stabilization problems are investigated by employing the zeroing neural networks (ZNNs). In order to solve the TV-ARE problem, two models are developed, the ZNNTV-ARE model which follows the principles of the original ZNN method, and the FTZNNTV-ARE model which follows the finite-time ZNN (FTZNN) dynamical evolution. In addition, two hybrid ZNN models are proposed for the LTV systems stabilization, which combines the ZNNTV-ARE and FTZNNTV-ARE design rules. Note that instead of the infinite exponential convergence specific to the ZNNTV-ARE design, the structure of the proposed FTZNNTV-ARE dynamic is based on a new evolution formula which is able to converge to a theoretical solution in finite time. Furthermore, we are only interested in real symmetric solutions of TV-ARE, so the ZNNTV-ARE and FTZNNTV-ARE models are designed to produce such solutions. Numerical findings, one of which includes an application to LTV systems stabilization, confirm the effectiveness of the introduced dynamical evolutions.
Mourtas, S. D., & Katsikis, V. N. (2022). Exploiting the Black-Litterman framework through error-correction neural networks. Neurocomputing, 498, 43-58. WebsiteAbstract
The Black-Litterman (BL) model is a particularly essential analytical tool for effective portfolio management in financial services sector since it enables investment analysts to integrate investor views into market equilibrium returns. In this research, we define and study the continuous-time BL portfolio optimization (CTBLPO) problem as a time-varying quadratic programming (TVQP) problem. The investor’s views in the CTBLPO problem are regarded as a forecasting problem, and they are generated by a novel neural network (NN) model. More precisely, employing a novel multi-function activated by a weights-and-structure-determination for time-series (MAWTS) algorithm, a 3-layer feed-forward NN model, called MAWTSNN, is proposed for handling time-series modeling and forecasting problems. Then, using real-world datasets, the CTBLPO problem is approached by two different TVQP NN solvers. These solvers are the zeroing NN (ZNN) and the linear-variational-inequality primal–dual NN (LVI-PDNN). The experiment findings illustrate and compare the performances of the ZNN and LVI-PDNN in three various portfolio configurations, as well as indicating that the MAWTSNN is an excellent alternative to the traditional approaches. To promote and contend the outcomes of this research, we created two MATLAB repositories for the interested user, that are publicly accessible on GitHub.
Stanujkic, D., Karabasevic, D., Popovic, G., Smarandache, F., Stanimirović, P. S., Saračević, M., & Katsikis, V. N. (2022). A Single Valued Neutrosophic Extension of the Simple WISP Method. Informatica, 1–17. Vilnius University Institute of Data Science and Digital Technologies.
Mosić, D., Stanimirović, P. S., & Katsikis, V. N. (2022). Properties of the CMP inverse and its computation. Computational and Applied Mathematics, 41(4), 131. presented at the 2022. Publisher's VersionAbstract
This manuscript aims to establish various representations for the CMP inverse. Some expressions for the CMP inverse of appropriate upper block triangular matrix are developed. Successive matrix squaring algorithm and the method based on the Gauss–Jordan elimination are considered for calculating the CMP inverse. As an application, the solvability of several restricted systems of linear equations (RSoLE) is investigated in terms of the CMP inverse. Illustrative examples and examples on randomly generated large-scale matrices are presented.
Simos, T. E., Katsikis, V. N., Mourtas, S. D., Stanimirović, P. S., & Gerontitis, D. (2022). A higher-order zeroing neural network for pseudoinversion of an arbitrary time-varying matrix with applications to mobile object localization. Information Sciences, 600, 226-238. WebsiteAbstract
The hyperpower family of iterative methods with arbitrary convergence order is one of the most used methods for estimating matrix inverses and generalized inverses, whereas the zeroing neural network (ZNN) is a type of neural dynamics developed to solve time-varying problems in science and engineering. Since the discretization of ZNN dynamics leads to the Newton iterative method for solving the matrix inversion and generalized inversion, this study proposes and investigates a family of ZNN dynamical models known as higher-order ZNN (HOZNN) models, which are defined on the basis of correlation with hyperpower iterations of arbitrary order. Because the HOZNN dynamical system requires error function powers, it is only applicable to square error functions. In this paper, we extend the original HOZNN dynamic flows to arbitrary time-dependent real matrices, both square and rectangular, and sign-bi-power activation is used to investigate the finite-time convergence of arbitrary order HOZNN dynamics. The proposed models are theoretically and numerically tested under three activation functions, and an application in solving the angle-of-arrival (AoA) localization problem demonstrates the effectiveness of the proposed design.
Kornilova, M., Kovalnogov, V., Fedorov, R., Zamaleev, M., Katsikis, V. N., Mourtas, S. D., & Simos, T. E. (2022). Zeroing Neural Network for Pseudoinversion of an Arbitrary Time-Varying Matrix Based on Singular Value Decomposition. Mathematics, 10. WebsiteAbstract
Many researchers have investigated the time-varying (TV) matrix pseudoinverse problem in recent years, for its importance in addressing TV problems in science and engineering. In this paper, the problem of calculating the inverse or pseudoinverse of an arbitrary TV real matrix is considered and addressed using the singular value decomposition (SVD) and the zeroing neural network (ZNN) approaches. Since SVD is frequently used to compute the inverse or pseudoinverse of a matrix, this research proposes a new ZNN model based on the SVD method as well as the technique of Tikhonov regularization, for solving the problem in continuous time. Numerical experiments, involving the pseudoinversion of square, rectangular, singular, and nonsingular input matrices, indicate that the proposed models are effective for solving the problem of the inversion or pseudoinversion of time varying matrices.
Khan, A. T., Cao, X., Brajevic, I., Stanimirovic, P. S., Katsikis, V. N., & Li, S. (2022). Non-linear Activated Beetle Antennae Search: A novel technique for non-convex tax-aware portfolio optimization problem. Expert Systems with Applications, 116631. WebsiteAbstract
The non-convex tax-aware portfolio optimization problem is traditionally approximated as a convex problem, which compromises the quality of the solution and converges to a local-minima instead of global minima. In this paper, we proposed a non-deterministic meta-heuristic algorithm called Non-linear Activated Beetle Antennae Search (NABAS). NABAS explores the search space at the given gradient estimate measure until it is smaller than a threshold known as “Activation Threshold”, which increases its convergence rate and avoids local minima. To test the validity of NABAS, we formulated an optimization-based tax-aware portfolio problem. The objective is to maximize the profit and minimize the risk and tax liabilities and fulfill other constraints. We collected stock data of 20 companies from the NASDAQ stock market and performed a simulation using MATLAB. A comprehensive comparison is made with BAS, PSO, and GA algorithms. The results also showed that a better-optimized portfolio is achieved with a non-convex problem than a convex problem.
Mourtas, S. D., Katsikis, V. N., & Kasimis, C. (2022). Feedback Control Systems Stabilization Using a Bio-inspired Neural Network. EAI Endorsed Transactions on AI and Robotics, 1, 1–13. presented at the Feb. Publisher's Version
Khan, A. T., Cao, X., Li, S., Katsikis, V. N., Brajevic, I., & Stanimirovic, P. S. (2022). Fraud detection in publicly traded U.S firms using Beetle Antennae Search: A machine learning approach. Expert Systems with Applications, 191, 116148. WebsiteAbstract
In this paper, we present a fraud detection framework for publicly traded firms using an optimization approach integrated with a meta-heuristic algorithm known as Beetle Antennae Search (BAS). Existing techniques include human resources, like financial experts and audit teams, to determine the ambiguities or financial frauds in the companies based on financial and non-financial ratios. It is a laborious task, time-consuming, and prone to errors. We designed an optimization problem to minimize the loss function based on a non-linear decision function combined with the maximization of recall (Sensitivity and Specificity). We solved the optimization problem iteratively using the BAS. It is a nature-inspired algorithm and mimics the beetle’s food-searching nature. It includes a single searching particle to find an optimal solution to the optimization problem in n-dimensional space. We used a benchmark dataset collected from SEC’s Accounting and Auditing Enforcement Releases (AAERs) for the simulation. It includes 28 raw financial variables and the data collected between 1991–2008. For the comparison, we evaluated the performance of BAS with the recently proposed approach using RUSBoost. We also compared it with some additional algorithms, i.e., Logit and SVM-FK. The results showed that BAS is comparable with these algorithms and outperformed them in time consumption.
Katsikis, V. N., Stanimirovic, P. S., Mourtas, S. D., Li, S., & Cao, X. (2022). Towards Higher Order Dynamical Systems (Book Chapter). In I. Kyrchei (Ed.), Generalized Inverses - Algorithms and Applications (1st ed., pp. 207-239). Nova Science Publications. Website
Katsikis, V. N., Mourtas, S. D., Stanimirović, P. S., Li, S., & Cao, X. (2022). Time-varying mean–variance portfolio selection problem solving via LVI-PDNN. Computers and Operations Research, 138, 105582. presented at the 2022. Publisher's VersionAbstract
It is widely acclaimed that the Markowitz mean–variance portfolio selection is a very important investment strategy. One approach to solving the static mean–variance portfolio selection (MVPS) problem is based on the usage of quadratic programming (QP) methods. In this article, we define and study the time-varying mean–variance portfolio selection (TV-MVPS) problem both in the cases of a fixed target portfolio’s expected return and for all possible portfolio’s expected returns as a time-varying quadratic programming (TVQP) problem. The TV-MVPS also comprises the properties of a moving average. These properties make the TV-MVPS an even greater analysis tool suitable to evaluate investments and identify trading opportunities across a continuous-time period. Using an originally developed linear-variational-inequality primal–dual neural network (LVI-PDNN), we also provide an online solution to the static QP problem. To the best of our knowledge, this is an innovative approach that incorporates robust neural network techniques to provide an online, thus more realistic, solution to the TV-MVPS problem. In this way, we present an online solution to a time-varying financial problem while eliminating static method limitations. It has been shown that when applied simultaneously to TVQP problems subject to equality, inequality and boundary constraints, the LVI-PDNN approaches the theoretical solution. Our approach is also verified by numerical experiments and computer simulations as an excellent alternative to conventional MATLAB methods.
2021
Stanujkić, D., Karabašević, D., Popović, G., Zavadskas, E. K., Saračević, M., Stanimirović, P. S., Katsikis, V. N., et al. (2021). Comparative Analysis of the Simple WISP and Some Prominent MCDM Methods: A Python Approach. Axioms, 10. Publisher's VersionAbstract
This article presents a comparison of the results obtained using the newly proposed Simple Weighted Sum Product method and some prominent multiple criteria decision-making methods. For comparison, several analyses were performed using the Python programming language and its NumPy library. The comparison was also made on a real decision-making problem taken from the literature. The obtained results confirm the high correlation of the results obtained using the Simple Weighted Sum Product method and selected multiple criteria decision-making methods such as TOPSIS, SAW, ARAS, WASPAS, and CoCoSo, which confirms the usability of the Simple Weighted Sum Product method for solving multiple criteria decision-making problems.
Simos, T. E., Katsikis, V. N., & Mourtas, S. D. (2021). Multi-input bio-inspired weights and structure determination neuronet with applications in European Central Bank publications. Mathematics and Computers in Simulation. presented at the 2021. Publisher's VersionAbstract
This paper introduces a 3-layer feed-forward neuronet model, trained by novel beetle antennae search weights-and-structure-determination (BASWASD) algorithm. On the one hand, the beetle antennae search (BAS) algorithm is a memetic meta-heuristic optimization algorithm capable of solving combinatorial optimization problems. On the other hand, neuronets trained by a weights-and-structure-determination (WASD) algorithm are known to resolve the shortcomings of traditional back-propagation neuronets, including slow speed of training and local minimum. Combining the BAS and WASD algorithms, a novel BASWASD algorithm is created for training neuronets, and a multi-input BASWASD neuronet (MI-BASWASDN) model is introduced. Using a power sigmoid activation function and while managing the model fitting and validation, the BASWASD algorithm finds the optimal weights and structure of the MI-BASWASDN. Four financial datasets, taken from the European Central Bank publications, validate and demonstrate the MI-BASWASDN model’s outstanding learning and predicting performance. Also included is a comparison of the MI-BASWASDN model to three other well-performing neural network models, as well as a MATLAB kit that is publicly available on GitHub to promote and support this research.
Katsikis, V. N., Stanimirovic, P. S., Mourtas, S. D., Xiao, L., Karabasevic, D., & Stanujkic, D. (2021). Zeroing Neural Network with Fuzzy Parameter for Computing Pseudoinverse of Arbitrary Matrix. IEEE Transactions on Fuzzy Systems. Publisher's Version
Simos, T. E., Katsikis, V. N., & Mourtas, S. D. (2021). A fuzzy WASD neuronet with application in breast cancer prediction. Neural Computing and Applications. presented at the 2021. Publisher's VersionAbstract
Cancer is one of the world’s leading causes of human mortality, and the most prevalent type is breast cancer. However, when diagnosed early, breast cancer may be treated. In this paper, a 5-layer feed-forward neuronet model, trained by a novel fuzzy WASD (weights-and-structure-determination) algorithm, called FUZWASD, is introduced and employed to predict whether the breast cancer is benign or malignant. In general, WASD-trained neuronets are known to overcome the limitations of traditional back-propagation neuronets, including slow training speed and local minimum; however, multi-input WASD-trained neuronets with no dimension explosion weakness are few. In this work, a novel FUZWASD algorithm for training neuronets is modeled by embedding a fuzzy logic controller (FLC) in a WASD algorithm, and a multi-input FUZWASD neuronet (MI-FUZWASDN) model for classification problems with no dimension explosion weakness is proposed. The FUZWASD algorithm uses a FLC to map the input data into a specific interval that enhances the accuracy of the weights-direct-determination (WDD) method. In this way, the FUZWASD algorithm detects the optimal weights and structure of the MI-FUZWASDN using a power softplus activation function and while handling the model fitting and validation. Applications on two diagnostic breast cancer datasets validate and demonstrate the MI-FUZWASDN model’s exceptional learning and predicting performance. In addition, for the intrigued user, we have created a MATLAB kit, which is freely accessible via GitHub, to promote and support the results of this work.
Mourtas, S. D., & Katsikis, V. N. (2021). V-Shaped BAS: Applications on Large Portfolios Selection Problem. Computational Economics. presented at the 2021. Publisher's VersionAbstract
The beetle antennae search (BAS) algorithm is a memetic meta-heuristic optimization algorithm capable of solving combinatorial optimization problems. In this paper, the binary version of BAS (BBAS) is modified by adding a V-shaped transfer function. In this way, we introduce the V-shaped transfer function-based binary BAS (VSBAS) algorithm, which is a more effective and efficient version of BBAS in the case of large input data. Applications using real-world data sets on a binary Markowitz-based portfolio selection (BMPS) problem validate the excellent performance of VSBAS on large input data and demonstrate that it is a marvelous alternative against other ordinary memetic meta-heuristic optimization algorithms. Note that, because the meta-heuristic algorithms compared in this paper are directly applicable only to unconstrained optimization, the penalty function method was used to keep their solutions in the feasible district. In order to support and promote the findings of this work, we have constructed a complete MATLAB package for the interested user, which is freely available through GitHub.
Simos, T. E., Mourtas, S. D., & Katsikis, V. N. (2021). Time-varying Black–Litterman portfolio optimization using a bio-inspired approach and neuronets. Applied Soft Computing, 112, 107767. WebsiteAbstract
The Black–Litterman model is a very important analytical tool for active portfolio management because it allows investment analysts to incorporate investor’s views into market equilibrium returns. In this paper, we define and study the time-varying Black–Litterman portfolio optimization under nonlinear constraints (TV-BLPONC) problem as a nonlinear programming (NLP) problem. More precisely, the nonlinear constraints refer to transaction costs and cardinality constraints. Furthermore, a speedy weights-and-structure-determination (WASD) algorithm for the power-activation feed-forward neuronet (PFN) is presented to solve time-series modeling and forecasting problems. Inhere, the investor’s views in the TV-BLPONC problem are considered as a forecasting problem and, thus, they are produced by the WASD-based PFN. In addition, using the beetle antennae search (BAS) algorithm a computational method is introduced to solve the TV-BLPONC problem. For all we know, this is an innovative approach that integrates modern neural network and meta-heuristic optimization methods to provide a solution to the TV-BLPONC problem in large portfolios. Our approach is tested on portfolios of up to 90 stocks with real-world data, and the results show that it is more than 30 times faster than other methods. Our technique’s speed and precision are verified in this way, showing that it is an outstanding alternative to ordinary methods. In order to support and promote the findings of this work, we have constructed two complete MATLAB packages for the interested user, which are freely available through GitHub.
Mosić, D., Stanimirović, P. S., & Katsikis, V. N. (2021). Weighted composite outer inverses. Applied Mathematics and Computation, 411, 126493. WebsiteAbstract
In order to extend and unify the definitions of W-weighted DMP, W-weighted MPD, W-weighted CMP and composite outer inverses, we present the weighted composite outer inverses. Precisely, the notions of MNOMP, MPMNO and MPMNOMP inverses are introduced as appropriate expressions involving the (M,N)-weighted (B,C)-inverse and Moore–Penrose inverse. Basic properties and a number of characterizations for the MNOMP, MPMNO or MPMNOMP inverse are discovered. Various representations and characterizations of weighted composite outer inverses are studied. General solutions for certain systems of linear equations are given in terms of weighted composite outer inverses. Numerical examples are presented on randomly generated matrices of various orders.
Stanujkić, D., Karabašević, D., Popović, G., Stanimirović, P. S., Saračević, M., Smarandache, F., Katsikis, V. N., et al. (2021). A New Grey Approach for Using SWARA and PIPRECIA Methods in a Group Decision-Making Environment. Mathematics, 9. Publisher's VersionAbstract
The environment in which the decision-making process takes place is often characterized by uncertainty and vagueness and, because of that, sometimes it is very hard to express the criteria weights with crisp numbers. Therefore, the application of the Grey System Theory, i.e., grey numbers, in this case, is very convenient when it comes to determination of the criteria weights with partially known information. Besides, the criteria weights have a significant role in the multiple criteria decision-making process. Many ordinary multiple criteria decision-making methods are adapted for using grey numbers, and this is the case in this article as well. A new grey extension of the certain multiple criteria decision-making methods for the determination of the criteria weights is proposed. Therefore, the article aims to propose a new extension of the Step-wise Weight Assessment Ratio Analysis (SWARA) and PIvot Pairwise Relative Criteria Importance Assessment (PIPRECIA) methods adapted for group decision-making. In the proposed approach, attitudes of decision-makers are transformed into grey group attitudes, which allows taking advantage of the benefit that grey numbers provide over crisp numbers. The main advantage of the proposed approach in relation to the use of crisp numbers is the ability to conduct different analyses, i.e., considering different scenarios, such as pessimistic, optimistic, and so on. By varying the value of the whitening coefficient, different weights of the criteria can be obtained, and it should be emphasized that this approach gives the same weights as in the case of crisp numbers when the whitening coefficient has a value of 0.5. In addition, in this approach, the grey number was formed based on the median value of collected responses because it better maintains the deviation from the normal distribution of the collected responses. The application of the proposed approach was considered through two numerical illustrations, based on which appropriate conclusions were drawn.
Katsikis, V. N., Mourtas, S. D., Stanimirović, P. S., & Zhang, Y. (2021). Continuous-Time Varying Complex QR Decomposition via Zeroing Neural Dynamics. Neural Processing Letters. presented at the 2021. Publisher's VersionAbstract
QR decomposition (QRD) is of fundamental importance for matrix factorization in both real and complex cases. In this paper, by using zeroing neural dynamics method, a continuous-time model is proposed for solving the time-varying problem of QRD in real-time. The proposed dynamics use time derivative information from a known real or complex matrix. Furthermore, its theoretical analysis is provided to substantiate the convergence and effectiveness of solving the time-varying QRD problem. In addition, numerical experiments in four different-dimensional time-varying matrices show that the proposed model is effective for solving the time-varying QRD problem both in the case of a real or a complex matrix as input.
Stanujkić, D., Karabašević, D., Popović, G., Stanimirović, P. S., Smarandache, F., Saračević, M., Katsikis, V. N., et al. (2021). An Innovative Grey Approach for Group Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis Based on the Median of Ratings by Using Python. Axioms, 10. Publisher's VersionAbstract
Some decision-making problems, i.e., multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) problems, require taking into account the attitudes of a large number of decision-makers and/or respondents. Therefore, an approach to the transformation of crisp ratings, collected from respondents, in grey interval numbers form based on the median of collected scores, i.e., ratings, is considered in this article. In this way, the simplicity of collecting respondents’ attitudes using crisp values, i.e., by applying some form of Likert scale, is combined with the advantages that can be achieved by using grey interval numbers. In this way, a grey extension of MCDA methods is obtained. The application of the proposed approach was considered in the example of evaluating the websites of tourism organizations by using several MCDA methods. Additionally, an analysis of the application of the proposed approach in the case of a large number of respondents, done in Python, is presented. The advantages of the proposed method, as well as its possible limitations, are summarized.
Katsikis, V. N., & Mourtas, S. D. (2021). Binary Beetle Antennae Search Algorithm for Tangency Portfolio Diversification. Journal of Modeling and Optimization, 13(1). Publisher's VersionAbstract
The tangency portfolio, also known as the market portfolio, is the most efficient portfolio and arises from the intercept point of the Capital Market Line (CML) and the efficient frontier. In this paper, a binary optimal tangency portfolio under cardinality constraint (BOTPCC) problem is defined and studied as a nonlinear programming (NLP) problem. Because such NLP problems are widely approached by heuristic, a binary beetle antennae search algorithm is employed to provide a solution to the BTPSCC problem. Our method proved to be a magnificent substitute to other evolutionary algorithms in real-world datasets, based on numerical applications and computer simulations.
Katsikis, V. N., & Mourtas, S. D. (2021). Portfolio Insurance and Intelligent Algorithms. In S. Patnaik, Tajeddini, K., & Jain, V. (Eds.), Computational Management: Applications of Computational Intelligence in Business Management (pp. 305 - 323). presented at the 2021, Cham: Springer International Publishing. Publisher's VersionAbstract
Minimizing portfolio insurance (PI) costs is an investment strategy of great importance. In this chapter, by converting the classical minimum-cost PI (MCPI) problem to a multi-period MCPI (MPMCPI) problem, we define and investigate the MPMCPI under transaction costs (MPMCPITC) problem as a nonlinear programming (NLP) problem. The problem of MCPI gets more genuine in this way. Given the fact that such NLP problems are widely handled by intelligent algorithms, we are introducing a well-tuned approach that can solve the challenging MPMCPITC problem. In our portfolios’ applications, we use real-world data and, along with some of the best memetic meta-heuristic and commercial methods, we provide a solution to the MPMCPITC problem, and we compare their solutions to each other.
Stanimirović, P. S., Katsikis, V. N., Jin, L., & Mosić, D. (2021). Properties and computation of continuous-time solutions to linear systems. Applied Mathematics and Computation, 405. presented at the 2021. Publisher's VersionAbstract
We investigate solutions to the system of linear equations (SoLE) in both the time-varying and time-invariant cases, using both gradient neural network (GNN) and Zhang neural network (ZNN) designs. Two major limitations should be overcome. The first limitation is the inapplicability of GNN models in time-varying environment, while the second constraint is the possibility of using the ZNN design only under the presence of invertible coefficient matrix. In this paper, by overcoming the possible limitations, we suggest, in all possible cases, a suitable solution for a consistent or inconsistent linear system. Convergence properties are investigated as well as exact solutions.
Katsikis, V. N., Mourtas, S. D., Stanimirović, P. S., Li, S., & Cao, X. (2021). Time-Varying Mean-Variance Portfolio Selection under Transaction Costs and Cardinality Constraint Problem via Beetle Antennae Search Algorithm (BAS). Operations Research Forum, 2(2), 18. presented at the 2021. Publisher's VersionAbstract
The Markowitz mean-variance portfolio selection is widely acclaimed as a very important investment strategy. A popular option to solve the static mean-variance portfolio selection (MVPS) problem is based on the use of quadratic programming (QP) methods. On the other hand, the static portfolio selection under transaction costs (PSTC) problem is usually approached with nonlinear programming (NLP) methods. In this article, we define and study the time-varying mean-variance portfolio selection under transaction costs and cardinality constraint (TV-MVPSTC-CC) problem as a time-varying nonlinear programming (TVNLP) problem. The TV-MVPSTC-CC also comprises the properties of a moving average. These properties make the TV-MVPSTC-CC an even greater analysis tool suitable to evaluate investments and identify trading opportunities across a continuous-time period. Using the Beetle Antennae Search (BAS) algorithm, we also provide an online solution to the static NLP problem. To the best of our knowledge, this is an innovative approach that incorporates modern meta-heuristic optimization techniques to provide an online, thus more realistic, solution to the TV-MVPSTC-CC problem. In this way, we present an online solution to a time-varying financial problem while eliminating the restrictions of static methods. Our approach is also verified by numerical experiments and computer simulations as an excellent alternative to traditional approaches.
Li, Z., Zhang, Y., Ming, L., Guo, J., & Katsikis, V. N. (2021). Real-Domain QR Decomposition Models Employing Zeroing Neural Network and Time-Discretization Formulas for Time-Varying Matrices. Neurocomputing. presented at the 2021. Publisher's VersionAbstract
This study investigated the problem of QR decomposition for time-varying matrices. We transform the original QR decomposition problem into an equation system using its constraints. Then, we propose a continuous-time QR decomposition (CTQRD) model by applying zeroing neural network method, equivalent transformations, Kronecker product, and vectorization techniques. Subsequently, a high-precision ten-instant Zhang et al discretization (ZeaD) formula is proposed. A ten-instant discrete-time QR decomposition model is also proposed by using the ten-instant ZeaD formula to discretize the CTQRD model. Moreover, three discrete-time QR decomposition models are proposed by applying three other ZeaD formulas, and three examples of QR decomposition are presented. The experimental results confirm the effectiveness and correctness of the proposed models for the QR decomposition of time-varying matrices.
Katsikis, V. N., Mourtas, S. D., Stanimirović, P. S., & Zhang, Y. (2021). Solving Complex-Valued Time-Varying Linear Matrix Equations via QR Decomposition With Applications to Robotic Motion Tracking and on Angle-of-Arrival Localization. IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems, 1 - 10. Publisher's Version
2020
Mosić, D., Stanimirović, P. S., Sahoo, J. K., Behera, R., & Katsikis, V. N. (2020). One-sided weighted outer inverses of tensors. Journal of Computational and Applied Mathematics. presented at the 2020. Publisher's VersionAbstract
In this paper, for the first time in literature, we introduce one-sided weighted inverses and extend the notions of one-sided inverses, outer inverses and inverses along given elements. Although our results are new and in the matrix case, we decided to present them in tensor space with reshape operator. For this purpose, a left and right (M,N)-weighted (B,C)-inverse and the (M,N)-weighted (B,C)-inverse of a tensor are defined. Additionally, necessary and sufficient conditions for the existence of these new inverses are presented. We describe the sets of all left (or right) (M,N)-weighted (B,C)-inverses of a given tensor. As consequences of these results, we consider the one-sided (B,C)-inverse, (B,C)-inverse, one-sided inverse along a tensor and inverse along a tensor. Further, we introduce a (M,N)-weighted (B,C)-outer inverse and a W-weighted (B,C)-outer inverse of tensors with a few characterizations. Then, corresponding algorithms for computing various types of outer inverses of tensors are proposed, implemented and tested. The prowess of the proposed inverses are demonstrated for finding the solution of Poisson problem and the restoration of 3D color images.
Medvedeva, M., Simos, T. E., Tsitouras, C., & Katsikis, V. (2020). Direct estimation of SIR model parameters through second-order finite differences. Mathematical Methods in the Applied Sciences, n/a(n/a). presented at the 2020, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Publisher's VersionAbstract
SIR model is widely used for modeling the infectious diseases. This is a system of ordinary differential equations (ODEs). The numbers of susceptible, infectious, or immunized individuals are the compartments in these equations and change in time. Two parameters are the factor of differentiating these models. Here, we are not interested in solving the ODEs describing a certain SIR model. Given the observed data, we try to estimate the parameters that determine the model. For this, we propose a least squares approach using second-order centered differences for replacing the derivatives appeared in the ODEs. Then we arrive at a simple linear system that can be solved explicitly and furnish the approximations of the parameters. Numerical results over various artificial data verify the simplicity and accuracy of the new method.
Stanimirović, P. S., Katsikis, V. N., & Gerontitis, D. (2020). A New Varying-Parameter Design Formula for Solving Time-Varying Problems. Neural Processing Letters. presented at the 2020. Publisher's VersionAbstract
A novel finite-time convergent zeroing neural network (ZNN) based on varying gain parameter for solving time-varying (TV) problems is presented. The model is based on the improvement and generalization of the finite-time ZNN (FTZNN) dynamics by means of the varying-parameter ZNN (VPZNN) dynamics, and termed as VPFTZNN. More precisely, the proposed model replaces fixed and large values of the scaling parameter by an appropriate time-dependent gain parameter, which leads to a faster and bounded convergence of the error function in comparison to previous ZNN methods. The convergence properties of the proposed VPFTZNN dynamical evolution in its generic form is verified. Particularly, VPFTZNN for solving linear matrix equations and for computing generalized inverses are investigated theoretically and numerically. Moreover, the proposed design is applicable in solving the TV matrix inversion problem, solving the Lyapunov and Sylvester equation as well as in approximating the matrix square root. Theoretical analysis as well as simulation results validate the effectiveness of the introduced dynamical evolution. The main advantages of the proposed VPFTZNN dynamics are their generality and faster finite-time convergence with respect to FTZNN models.
Medvedeva, M.  A., Katsikis, V.  N., Mourtas, S.  D., & Simos, T. E. (2020). Randomized time-varying knapsack problems via binary beetle antennae search algorithm: Emphasis on applications in portfolio insurance. Mathematical Methods in the Applied Sciences. presented at the 2020, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Publisher's VersionAbstract
The knapsack problem is a problem in combinatorial optimization, and in many such problems, exhaustive search is not tractable. In this paper, we describe and analyze the randomized time-varying knapsack problem (RTVKP) as a time-varying integer linear programming (TV-ILP) problem. In this way, we present the on-line solution to the RTVKP combinatorial optimization problem and highlight the restrictions of static methods. In addition, the RTVKP is applied in the field of finance and converted into a portfolio insurance problem. Our methodology is confirmed by simulation tests in real-world data sets, in order to explain being an excellent alternative to traditional approaches.
Mosić, D., Stanimirović, P. S., & Katsikis, V. N. (2020). Solvability of some constrained matrix approximation problems using core-EP inverses. Computational and Applied Mathematics, 39(4), 311. presented at the 2020. Publisher's VersionAbstract
Using the core-EP inverse, we obtain the unique solution to the constrained matrix minimization problem in the Euclidean norm: $$\mathrm{Minimize }\ \Vert Mx-b\Vert _2$$Minimize‖Mx-b‖2, subject to the constraint $$x\in \mathcal{R}(M^k),$$x∈R(Mk),where $$M\in {\mathbb {C}}^{n\times n}$$M∈Cn×n, $$k=\mathrm {Ind}(M)$$k=Ind(M)and $$b\in {\mathbb {C}}^n$$b∈Cn. This problem reduces to well-known results for complex matrices of index one and for nonsingular complex matrices. We present two kinds of Cramer’s rules for finding unique solution to the above mentioned problem, applying one well-known expression and one new expression for core-EP inverse. Also, we consider a corresponding constrained matrix approximation problem and its Cramer’s rules based on the W-weighted core-EP inverse. Numerical comparison with classical strategies for solving the least squares problems with linear equality constraints is presented. Particular cases of the considered constrained optimization problem are considered as well as application in solving constrained matrix equations.
Katsikis, V. N., & Mourtas, S. D. (2020). Optimal Portfolio Insurance under Nonlinear Transaction Costs. Journal of Modeling and Optimization, 12(2), 117-124.
Khan, A. T., Cao, X., Li, S., Hu, B., & Katsikis, V. N. (2020). Quantum Beetle Antennae Search: A Novel Technique for The Constrained Portfolio Optimization Problem. SCIENCE CHINA Information Sciences. Science China Press.
Khan, A. H., Cao, X., Li, S., Katsikis, V. N., & Liao, L. (2020). BAS-ADAM: An ADAM based approach to improve the performance of beetle antennae search optimizer. IEEE/CAA Journal of Automatica Sinica, 7, 461–471. IEEE.
Sahoo, J. K., Behera, R., Stanimirović, P. S., & Katsikis, V. N. (2020). Computation of outer inverses of tensors using the QR decomposition. Computational and Applied Mathematics, 39, 1–20. Springer International Publishing.
Katsikis, V. N., Mourtas, S. D., Stanimirović, P. S., Li, S., & Cao, X. (2020). Time-varying minimum-cost portfolio insurance under transaction costs problem via Beetle Antennae Search Algorithm (BAS). Applied Mathematics and Computation, 385, 125453. Elsevier.
Gerontitis, D., Moysis, L., Stanimirović, P., Katsikis, V. N., & Volos, C. (2020). Varying-parameter finite-time zeroing neural network for solving linear algebraic systems. Electronics Letters, 56, 810–813. IET.
Sahoo, J. K., Behera, R., Stanimirović, P. S., Katsikis, V. N., & Ma, H. (2020). Core and core-EP inverses of tensors. Computational and Applied Mathematics, 39, 9. Springer International Publishing.
Stanimirović, P. S., Ćirić, M., Katsikis, V. N., Li, C., & Ma, H. (2020). Outer and (b, c) inverses of tensors. Linear and Multilinear Algebra, 68, 940–971. Taylor & Francis.
Khan, A. H., Cao, X., Katsikis, V. N., Stanimirović, P., Brajević, I., Li, S., Kadry, S., et al. (2020). Optimal Portfolio Management for Engineering Problems Using Nonconvex Cardinality Constraint: A Computing Perspective. IEEE Access, 8, 57437–57450. IEEE.
2019
Zhou, M., Chen, J., Stanimirović, P. S., Katsikis, V. N., & Ma, H. (2019). Complex Varying-Parameter Zhang Neural Networks for Computing Core and Core-EP Inverse. Neural Processing Letters, 1–31. Springer US.
Katsikis, V. N., & Mourtas, S. D. (2019). ORPIT: A Matlab Toolbox for Option Replication and Portfolio Insurance in Incomplete Markets. Computational Economics, 1–11. Springer US.
Ma, H., Li, N., Stanimirović, P. S., & Katsikis, V. N. (2019). Perturbation theory for Moore–Penrose inverse of tensor via Einstein product. Computational and Applied Mathematics, 38, 111. Springer International Publishing.
Katsikis, V. N., & Mourtas, S. D. (2019). A heuristic process on the existence of positive bases with applications to minimum-cost portfolio insurance in C [a, b]. Applied Mathematics and Computation, 349, 221–244. Elsevier.
Stanimirović, P. S., Katsikis, V. N., & Li, S. (2019). Integration enhanced and noise tolerant ZNN for computing various expressions involving outer inverses. Neurocomputing, 329, 129–143. Elsevier.
Stanimirović, P. S., Katsikis, V. N., & Kolundżija, D. (2019). Inversion and pseudoinversion of block arrowhead matrices. Applied Mathematics and Computation, 341, 379–401. Elsevier.
Stanimirović, P. S., Katsikis, V. N., Zhang, Z., Li, S., Chen, J., & Zhou, M. (2019). Varying-parameter Zhang neural network for approximating some expressions involving outer inverses. Optimization Methods and Software, 1–27. Taylor & Francis.
Stanimirović, P. S., Katsikis, V. N., Srivastava, S., & Pappas, D. (2019). A class of quadratically convergent iterative methods. Revista de la Real Academia de Ciencias Exactas, Fısicas y Naturales. Serie A. Matemáticas, 113, 3125–3146. Springer International Publishing.
Stanimirović, P. S., Kumar, A., & Katsikis, V. N. (2019). Further efficient hyperpower iterative methods for the computation of generalized inverses AT, S(2). Revista de la Real Academia de Ciencias Exactas, Fısicas y Naturales. Serie A. Matemáticas, 113, 3323–3339. Springer International Publishing.
2018
Stanimirović, P. S., Katsikis, V. N., & Li, S. (2018). Hybrid GNN-ZNN models for solving linear matrix equations. Neurocomputing, 316, 124–134. Elsevier.
Petković, M. D., Stanimirović, P. S., & Katsikis, V. N. (2018). Modified discrete iterations for computing the inverse and pseudoinverse of the time-varying matrix. Neurocomputing, 289, 155–165. Elsevier.
Pappas, D., Katsikis, V., & Stanimirovic, I. (2018). Symbolic computation of the Duggal transform. Journal of Linear and Topological Algebra (JLTA), 7, 53–62. Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University.
Stanimirović, P. S., Katsikis, V. N., & Pappas, D. (2018). Computation of {2, 4} and {2, 3}-inverses based on rank-one updates. Linear and Multilinear Algebra, 66, 147–166. Taylor & Francis.
Pappas, D., Katsikis, V. N., & Stanimirović, P. S. (2018). The λ-Aluthge transform of EP matrices. Filomat, 32, 4403–4411.
2017
Srivastava, S., Stanimirović, P. S., Katsikis, V. N., & Gupta, D. K. (2017). A family of iterative methods with accelerated convergence for restricted linear system of equations. Mediterranean Journal of Mathematics, 14, 222. Springer International Publishing.
Pappas, D., Katsikis, V. N., & Stanimirović, I. P. (2017). Symbolic Computation of the Aluthge Transform. Mediterranean Journal of Mathematics, 14, 45. Springer International Publishing.
Stanimirovic, P., Pappas, D., & Katsikis, V. N. (2017). Minimization of quadratic forms and generalized inverses. Advances in Linear Algebra Research, 1.
Stanimirović, P. S., Katsikis, V. N., & Ma, H. (2017). Representations and properties of the W-weighted Drazin inverse. Linear and Multilinear Algebra, 65, 1080–1096. Taylor & Francis.
Chountasis, S., Pappas, D., & Katsikis, V. N. (2017). Signal watermarking in bi-dimensional representations using matrix factorizations. Computational and Applied Mathematics, 36, 341–357. Springer International Publishing.
Pappas, D., Katsikis, V. N., & Stanimirovic, I. P. (2017). Symbolic computation of the Aluthge transform.. Mediterr. J. Math.
2016
Katsikis, V. (2016). Applied Linear Algebra in Action. InTech Publications.
Katsikis, V. N. (2016). Computation of replicated exercise prices by using positive bases. Filomat, 30, 2973–2984. Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, University of Niš.
Katsikis, V. N. (2016). A new computational method for finding the cheapest hedge. Facta Universitatis, Series: Mathematics and Informatics, 31, 349–362.
Katsikis, V. N. (2016). An alternative computational method for finding the minimum-premium insurance portfolio. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 1738, pp. 480020). AIP Publishing LLC.
Stanimirović, P. S., Katsikis, V. N., & Pappas, D. (2016). Computing $\{$2, 4$\}$ and $\{$2, 3$\}$-inverses by using the Sherman–Morrison formula. Applied Mathematics and Computation, 273, 584–603. Elsevier.
Stanimirović, P. S., Katsikis, V. N., & Stojanović, I. (2016). Computing the Pseudoinverse of Specific Toeplitz Matrices Using Rank-One Updates. Mathematical Problems in Engineering, 2016. Hindawi.
Katsikis, V. N., Papakostas, S. N., Tsitmidelis, S., & Tsitouras, C. (2016). Evolutionary generation of explicit two step methods for second order linear IVPs. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 1738, pp. 480038). AIP Publishing LLC.
2015
Stanimirović, P. S., Pappas, D., Katsikis, V. N., & Cvetković, M. S. (2015). Outer inverse restricted by a linear system. Linear and Multilinear Algebra, 63, 2461–2493. Taylor & Francis.
Stanimirović, P. S., Stojanović, I., Katsikis, V. N., Pappas, D., & Zdravev, Z. (2015). Application of the least squares solutions in image deblurring. Mathematical Problems in Engineering, 2015. Hindawi.
Stanimirović, P. S., Pappas, D., & Katsikis, V. N. (2015). Generalized inverse restricted by the normal Drazin equation. Linear and Multilinear Algebra, 63, 893–913. Taylor & Francis.
2014
Katsikis, V. N. (2014). A new computational tool for option replication. In 13th Serbian Mathematical Congress.
Tsitouras, C., & Katsikis, V. N. (2014). Bounds for variable degree rational L∞ approximations to the matrix cosine. Computer Physics Communications, 185, 2834–2840. North-Holland.
Tsitouras, C., & Katsikis, V. N. (2014). Solving undamped unforced free oscillators by L∞ approximations to cos. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 1618, pp. 824–827). American Institute of Physics.
2013
Katsikis, V. N. (2013). A Computational Study of Option Replication Based on Riesz Space Theory. Numerical Computations: Theory and Algorithms, 86.
Katsikis, V. N. (2013). A new characterization of markets that don't replicate any option through minimal-lattice subspaces. A computational approach.. Filomat, 27, 1357–1372. Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, University of Niš.
2012
Katsikis, V. (2012). MATLAB: A fundamental tool for scientific computing and engineering applications. BoD–Books on Demand.
Chountasis, S., Katsikis, V. N., & Pappas, D. (2012). Image reconstruction methods for MATLAB users—a Moore-Penrose inverse approach. MATLAB—A Fundamental Tool for Scientific Computing and Engineering Applications, 1.
Katsikis, V. N. (2012). MATLAB aided option replication. MATLAB-A Fundamental Tool for Scientific Computing and Engineering Applications, 3, 179–194.
Stanimirović, P. S., Pappas, D., Katsikis, V. N., & Stanimirović, I. P. (2012). Symbolic computation of AT, S (2)-inverses using QDR factorization. Linear Algebra and its Applications, 437, 1317–1331. North-Holland.
Stanimirović, P. S., Pappas, D., Katsikis, V. N., & Stanimirović, I. P. (2012). Full-rank representations of outer inverses based on the QR decomposition. Applied Mathematics and Computation, 218, 10321–10333. Elsevier.
Chountasis, S., Katsikis, V. N., Pappas, D., & Perperoglou, A. (2012). Reconstruction of radar signals using the Whittaker smoother and the Moore-Penrose inverse. Applied Mathematical Sciences, 6, 1205 - 1219.
Chountasis, S., Katsikis, V. N., Pappas, D., & Perperoglou, A. (2012). The whittaker smoother and the moore-penrose inverse in signal reconstruction. Applied Mathematical Sciences, 6, 1205–1219.
Katsikis, V. N., & Polyrakis, I. A. (2012). Computation of vector sublattices and minimal lattice-subspaces of Rk: Applications in finance. Applied Mathematics and Computation, 218, 6860–6873. Elsevier.
2011
Katsikis, V. N. (2011). Computational methods for option replication. International Journal of Computer Mathematics, 88, 2752–2769. Taylor & Francis.
Katsikis, V. N., Pappas, D., & Petralias, A. (2011). An improved method for the computation of the Moore–Penrose inverse matrix. Applied Mathematics and Computation, 217, 9828–9834. Elsevier.
Katsikis, V., & Pappas, D. (2011). The restricted weighted generalized inverse of a matrix. The Electronic Journal of Linear Algebra, 22.
2010
Katsikis, V. N. (2010). Computational and Mathematical Methods in Portfolio Insurance. A MATLAB-Based Approach., Matlab-Modelling, Programming and Simulations, ISBN: 978-953-307-125-1. InTech, 2010 (Book chapter).
Chountasis, S., Katsikis, V. N., & Pappas, D. (2010). Digital image reconstruction in the spectral domain utilizing the Moore-Penrose inverse. Mathematical Problems in Engineering, 2010. Hindawi.
Chountasis, S., Katsikis, V. N., & Pappas, D. (2010). Moore-Penrose Inverse Digital Image Reconstruction in the Spectral Domain Utilizing the Volume 2010, Article ID 750352, 14 pages. Mathematical Problems in Engineering, 2010.
Katsikis, V. N. (2010). Computational and mathematical methods in portfolio insurance-A MATLAB-based approach. Matlab–Modelling, Programming and Simulations. InTech, Rijeka, Croatia.
2009
Chountasis, S., Pappas, D., & Katsikis, V. N. (2009). Image restoration via fast computing of the Moore-Penrose inverse matrix. In 2009 16th International Conference on Systems, Signals and Image Processing (pp. 1–4). IEEE.
Katsikis, V. N. (2009). The Riesz Interpolation Property for the Space of Continuously Differentiable Functions. Int. J. Contemp. Math. Sciences, 4, 799–802.
Chountasis, S., Katsikis, V. N., & Pappas, D. (2009). Applications of the Moore-Penrose inverse in digital image restoration. Mathematical Problems in Engineering, 2009. Hindawi.
Katsikis, V. N. (2009). A Matlab-based rapid method for computing lattice-subspaces and vector sublattices of Rn: Applications in portfolio insurance. Applied Mathematics and Computation, 215, 961–972. Elsevier.
2008
Katsikis, V. N. (2008). Additive Mappings between Directed Wedges with the Riesz Interpolation Property. Int. Journal of Math. Analysis, 2, 11-25.
Katsikis, V. N. (2008). Computational methods in lattice-subspaces of C [a, b] with applications in portfolio insurance. Applied Mathematics and Computation, 200, 204–219. Elsevier.
Katsikis, V., & Pappas, D. (2008). Fast computing of the Moore-Penrose inverse matrix. The Electronic Journal of Linear Algebra, 17, 637–650.
Katsikis, V. N. (2008). Methods on Computing Positive Bases in Finite-Dimensional Vector Sublattices. Applications in Completion of Security Markets and in the Theory of Efficient Funds.. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 1048, pp. 302–306). American Institute of Physics.
2007
Katsikis, V. N. (2007). Generalized wedges and ordered spaces with the Riesz decomposition property. Nonlinear Functional Analysis and Applications.
Katsikis, V. N. (2007). Computational methods in portfolio insurance. Applied Mathematics and Computation, 189, 9–22. Elsevier.
2006
Katsikis, V.  N., & Polyrakis, I. A. (2006). Positive bases in ordered subspaces with the Riesz decomposition property. Studia Mathematica, 174, 233–253. Institute of Mathematics Polish Academy of Sciences.