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Identifying the Relationship Structure Among Multiple Datasets Using Independent Vector Analysis: Application to
Isabell Lehmann1, Tanuj Hasija1, Ben Gabrielson2
1Signal and System Theory Group, Paderborn University, 33098 Paderborn, Germany.
IEEE Access : Practical Innovations, Open Solutions
|July 30, 2025
Summary
This study introduces a robust 3-step method using Independent Vector Analysis (IVA) to identify relationships among multiple datasets. The approach effectively handles complex data and accurately reveals brain region activation in fMRI studies.
Area of Science:
- Neuroimaging
- Statistical Analysis
- Machine Learning
Background:
- Identifying relationships across multiple datasets is crucial for data summarization and analysis.
- Existing methods often require user-defined thresholds and struggle with non-Gaussian data.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a robust, theory-backed 3-step method for identifying relationship structures among multiple datasets.
- To overcome limitations of previous approaches, including the need for thresholds and handling of non-Gaussian data.
Main Methods:
- Utilizes Independent Vector Analysis (IVA) to incorporate higher-order statistics and handle non-Gaussian data.
- Employs eigenvalue decomposition for feature extraction without distributional assumptions.
- Applies hierarchical clustering to identify relationship structures.
Main Results:
- Achieves perfect Adjusted Mutual Information (AMI) in simulations across various component correlations.
- Successfully identifies activated brain regions in multi-task fMRI data for schizophrenia patients and controls.
- Demonstrates accurate identification of task dataset relationships consistent with experimental knowledge.
Conclusions:
- The proposed method provides a robust and interpretable approach for multi-dataset relationship identification.
- It effectively handles non-Gaussian data and eliminates the need for user-defined thresholds.
- Shows broad applicability in neuroimaging, subgroup identification, and other data analysis domains.
