In machine learning, it is often necessary to statistically compare the overall performance of two algorithms (e.g., our proposed algorithm and each compared baseline) based on multiple benchmark datasets. In this case, our proposed algorithm is typically referred to as the control algorithm. However, in some cases, it is also essential to conduct pairwise statistical comparisons of multiple algorithms without a control algorithm.

Heterogeneous graphs organize data with nodes and edges, and have been widely used in various graph-centric applications. Often, some data are omitted during manual construction, leading to data reduction and performance degeneration on downstream tasks. Existing methods recover the missing data based on the data already within a single graph, neglecting the fact that graphs from different sources share some common nodes due to scope overlap.

Current continual learning methods can utilize labeled data to alleviate catastrophic forgetting effectively. However, obtaining labeled samples can be difficult and tedious as it may require expert knowledge. In many practical application scenarios, labeled and unlabeled samples exist simultaneously, with more unlabeled than labeled samples in streaming data. Unfortunately, existing class-incremental learning methods face limitations in effectively utilizing unlabeled data, thereby impeding their performance in incremental learning scenarios.

Database optimization has long relied on traditional methods that struggle with the complexities of modern data environments. These methods often fail to efficiently handle large-scale data, complex queries, and dynamic workloads, leading to suboptimal performance and increased computational costs. To address these challenges, researchers have turned to AI4DB (Artificial Intelligence for Database), integrating advanced machine learning and deep learning techniques to enhance database optimization.

Federated Learning (FL) allows for privacy-preserving model training by enabling clients to upload model gradients without exposing their personal data. However, the decentralized nature of FL introduces vulnerabilities to various attacks, such as poisoning attacks, where adversaries manipulate data or model updates to degrade performance. While current defenses often focus on detecting anomalous updates, they struggle with long-term attack dynamics, compromised privacy, and the underutilization of historical gradient data.