Geometric Matrix Completion via Graph-Based Truncated Norm Regularization for Learning Resource Recommendation

Yazhi Yang, Jiandong Shi, Siwei Zhou and Shasha Yang ()
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Yazhi Yang: Chengdu Institute of Computer Application, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu 610041, China
Jiandong Shi: Department of Computer Science, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China
Siwei Zhou: Key Laboratory of Intelligent Education Technology and Application of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China
Shasha Yang: Key Laboratory of Intelligent Education Technology and Application of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China

Mathematics, 2024, vol. 12, issue 2, 1-21

Abstract: In the competitive landscape of online learning, developing robust and effective learning resource recommendation systems is paramount, yet the field faces challenges due to high-dimensional, sparse matrices and intricate user–resource interactions. Our study focuses on geometric matrix completion (GMC) and introduces a novel approach, graph-based truncated norm regularization (GBTNR) for problem solving. GBTNR innovatively incorporates truncated Dirichlet norms for both user and item graphs, enhancing the model’s ability to handle complex data structures. This method synergistically combines the benefits of truncated norm regularization with the insightful analysis of user–user and resource–resource graph relationships, leading to a significant improvement in recommendation performance. Our model’s unique application of truncated Dirichlet norms distinctively positions it to address the inherent complexities in user and item data structures more effectively than existing methods. By bridging the gap between theoretical robustness and practical applicability, the GBTNR approach offers a substantial leap forward in the field of learning resource recommendations. This advancement is particularly critical in the realm of online education, where understanding and adapting to diverse and intricate user–resource interactions is key to developing truly personalized learning experiences. Moreover, our work includes a thorough theoretical analysis, complete with proofs, to establish the convergence property of the GMC-GBTNR model, thus reinforcing its reliability and effectiveness in practical applications. Empirical validation through extensive experiments on diverse real-world datasets affirms the model’s superior performance over existing methods, marking a groundbreaking advancement in personalized education and deepening our understanding of the dynamics in learner–resource interactions.

Keywords: geometric matrix completion; graph-based truncated norm regularization; learning resource recommendation; intelligent education technology and application (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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