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    Area of Science:

    • Machine Learning
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Computer Science

    Background:

    • Recent research highlights the distinction between individual and aggregate loss functions in machine learning.
    • Both loss types involve aggregating individual values into a single numerical output.
    • The ranking order of individual values is crucial for designing effective loss functions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To systematically review rank-based decomposable loss functions in machine learning.
    • To introduce a novel taxonomy for classifying loss functions based on aggregate and individual perspectives.
    • To identify key components, specifically the aggregator function, used in constructing these losses.

    Main Methods:

    • The study provides a comprehensive literature review of rank-based decomposable losses.
    • A new taxonomy is proposed, categorizing losses into eight distinct groups.
    • General formulas for rank-based aggregate and individual losses are described.

    Main Results:

    • Loss functions are categorized based on their aggregate and individual components.
    • The role of the aggregator function (a type of set function) is identified.
    • Existing research is connected to the proposed taxonomy and framework.

    Conclusions:

    • Rank-based decomposable losses offer a significant paradigm for organizing and designing machine learning models.
    • The proposed taxonomy provides a structured overview of the field.
    • Future research directions are identified, addressing unexplored and emerging issues in this domain.