MathematicsPub Date : 2024-09-14DOI: 10.3390/math12182872
Ming Liu, Linyi Ma, Dongpo Hu
{"title":"Some Bifurcations of Codimensions 1 and 2 in a Discrete Predator–Prey Model with Non-Linear Harvesting","authors":"Ming Liu, Linyi Ma, Dongpo Hu","doi":"10.3390/math12182872","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/math12182872","url":null,"abstract":"This paper delves into the dynamics of a discrete-time predator–prey system. Initially, it presents the existence and stability conditions of the fixed points. Subsequently, by employing the center manifold theorem and bifurcation theory, the conditions for the occurrence of four types of codimension 1 bifurcations (transcritical bifurcation, fold bifurcation, flip bifurcation, and Neimark–Sacker bifurcation) are examined. Then, through several variable substitutions and the introduction of new parameters, the conditions for the existence of codimension 2 bifurcations (fold–flip bifurcation, 1:2 and 1:4 strong resonances) are derived. Finally, some numerical analyses of two-parameter planes are provided. The two-parameter plane plots showcase interesting dynamical behaviors of the discrete system as the integral step size and other parameters vary. These results unveil much richer dynamics of the discrete-time model in comparison to the continuous model.","PeriodicalId":18303,"journal":{"name":"Mathematics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142249189","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"数学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Orthogonal Stability and Solution of a Three-Variable Functional Equation in Extended Banach Spaces","authors":"Jagjeet Jakhar, Shalu Sharma, Jyotsana Jakhar, Majeed A. Yousif, Pshtiwan Othman Mohammed, Alina Alb Lupas, Nejmeddine Chorfi","doi":"10.3390/math12182868","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/math12182868","url":null,"abstract":"This manuscript introduces a novel three-variable cubic functional equation and derives its general solution. Employing both the direct and fixed-point methods, we investigate the orthogonal stability of this equation within the frameworks of quasi-β-Banach spaces and multi-Banach spaces. Additionally, the study explores the stability of the equation in various extended Banach spaces and provides a specific example illustrating the absence of stability in certain cases.","PeriodicalId":18303,"journal":{"name":"Mathematics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142249188","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"数学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
MathematicsPub Date : 2024-09-14DOI: 10.3390/math12182866
Lígia Henriques-Rodrigues, Frederico Caeiro, M. Ivette Gomes
{"title":"A New Class of Reduced-Bias Generalized Hill Estimators","authors":"Lígia Henriques-Rodrigues, Frederico Caeiro, M. Ivette Gomes","doi":"10.3390/math12182866","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/math12182866","url":null,"abstract":"The estimation of the extreme value index (EVI) is a crucial task in the field of statistics of extremes, as it provides valuable insights into the tail behavior of a distribution. For models with a Pareto-type tail, the Hill estimator is a popular choice. However, this estimator is susceptible to bias, which can lead to inaccurate estimations of the EVI, impacting the reliability of risk assessments and decision-making processes. This paper introduces a novel reduced-bias generalized Hill estimator, which aims to enhance the accuracy of EVI estimation by mitigating the bias.","PeriodicalId":18303,"journal":{"name":"Mathematics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142249185","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"数学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
MathematicsPub Date : 2024-09-14DOI: 10.3390/math12182873
Yan Qiao, Tao Lu
{"title":"Solvability of a Class of Fractional Advection–Dispersion Coupled Systems","authors":"Yan Qiao, Tao Lu","doi":"10.3390/math12182873","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/math12182873","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this study is to provide some criteria for the existence and multiplicity of solutions for a class of fractional advection–dispersion coupled systems with nonlinear Sturm–Liouville conditions and instantaneous and non-instantaneous impulses. Specifically, the existence is derived through the Nehari manifold method, and the proof of multiplicity is based on Bonanno and Bisci’s critical point theorem, which does not require proof that the functional satisfies the Palais–Smale condition. Finally, to illustrate the obtained results, an example is provided.","PeriodicalId":18303,"journal":{"name":"Mathematics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142249191","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"数学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
MathematicsPub Date : 2024-09-14DOI: 10.3390/math12182863
Jih-Jeng Huang, Chin-Yi Chen
{"title":"A Generalized Method for Deriving Steady-State Behavior of Consistent Fuzzy Priority for Interdependent Criteria","authors":"Jih-Jeng Huang, Chin-Yi Chen","doi":"10.3390/math12182863","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/math12182863","url":null,"abstract":"Interdependent criteria play a crucial role in complex decision-making across various domains. Traditional methods often struggle to evaluate and prioritize criteria with intricate dependencies. This paper introduces a generalized method integrating the analytic network process (ANP), the decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL), and the consistent fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (CFAHP) in a fuzzy environment. The Drazin inverse technique is applied to derive a fuzzy total priority matrix, and we normalize the row sum to achieve the steady-state fuzzy priorities. A numerical example in the information systems (IS) industry demonstrates the approach’s real-world applications. The proposed method derives narrower fuzzy spreads compared to the past fuzzy analytic network process (FANP) approaches, minimizing objective uncertainty. Total priority interdependent maps provide insights into complex technical and usability criteria relationships. Comparative analysis highlights innovations, including non-iterative convergence of the total priority matrix and the ability to understand interdependencies between criteria. The integration of the FANP’s network structure with the fuzzy DEMATEL’s influence analysis transcends the capabilities of either method in isolation, marking a significant methodological advancement. By addressing challenges such as parameter selection and mathematical complexity, this research offers new perspectives for future research and application in multi-attribute decision-making (MADM).","PeriodicalId":18303,"journal":{"name":"Mathematics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142249181","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"数学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
MathematicsPub Date : 2024-09-14DOI: 10.3390/math12182859
Feng Qi
{"title":"Absolute Monotonicity of Normalized Tail of Power Series Expansion of Exponential Function","authors":"Feng Qi","doi":"10.3390/math12182859","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/math12182859","url":null,"abstract":"In this work, the author reviews the origination of normalized tails of the Maclaurin power series expansions of infinitely differentiable functions, presents that the ratio between two normalized tails of the Maclaurin power series expansion of the exponential function is decreasing on the positive axis, and proves that the normalized tail of the Maclaurin power series expansion of the exponential function is absolutely monotonic on the whole real axis.","PeriodicalId":18303,"journal":{"name":"Mathematics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142249148","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"数学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
MathematicsPub Date : 2024-09-14DOI: 10.3390/math12182861
Haotian Yang, Pujie Jing, Zihan Wu, Lu Liu, Pengyan Liu
{"title":"SEAIS: Secure and Efficient Agricultural Image Storage Combining Blockchain and Satellite Networks","authors":"Haotian Yang, Pujie Jing, Zihan Wu, Lu Liu, Pengyan Liu","doi":"10.3390/math12182861","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/math12182861","url":null,"abstract":"The image integrity of real-time monitoring is crucial for monitoring crop growth, helping farmers and researchers improve production efficiency and crop yields. Unfortunately, existing schemes just focus on ground equipment and drone imaging, neglecting satellite networks in remote or extreme environments. Given that satellite internet features wide area coverage, we propose SEAIS, a secure and efficient agricultural image storage scheme combining blockchain and satellite networks. SEAIS presents the mathematical model of image processing and transmission based on satellite networks. Moreover, to ensure the integrity and authenticity of image data during pre-processing such as denoising and enhancement, SEAIS includes a secure agricultural image storage and verification method based on blockchain, homomorphic encryption, and zero-knowledge proof. Specifically, images are stored via IPFS, with hash values and metadata recorded on the blockchain, ensuring immutability and transparency. The simulation results show that SEAIS exhibits more stable and efficient processing times in extreme environments. Also, it maintains low on-chain storage overhead, enhancing scalability.","PeriodicalId":18303,"journal":{"name":"Mathematics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142249150","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"数学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
MathematicsPub Date : 2024-09-14DOI: 10.3390/math12182871
Sang-hee Shin, James Skinner
{"title":"Application of Weighting Algorithm for Enhanced Broadband Vector Network Analyzer Measurements","authors":"Sang-hee Shin, James Skinner","doi":"10.3390/math12182871","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/math12182871","url":null,"abstract":"A weighting algorithm for application in the Thru-Reflect-Line (TRL) calibration technique is presented to enhance the accuracy and reliability of vector network analyzer (VNA) measurements over broad frequency bands. The method addresses the inherent limitations of the traditional TRL calibration, particularly the step changes observed in banded-TRL approaches when multiple Line standards are used. By introducing a bespoke weighting function that assigns phase-dependent weights to each Line standard, smoother transitions and improved S-parameter measurements can be achieved. Experimental validation using measurements of both 3.5 mm and Type-N devices demonstrates the effectiveness of the weighted-TRL method in eliminating discontinuities and calibration artifacts across a wide range of frequencies. The results reveal the improved calibration of S-parameters this approach can yield compared to traditional TRL calibration methods. The developed weighted-TRL calibration technique offers a significant advancement in metrology-grade measurements, enabling more precise characterization of high-frequency devices across broad frequency bands. By mitigating a key limitation of the TRL calibration, this method provides a valuable tool for enhancing the accuracy and reliability of VNA measurements for precision metrology applications.","PeriodicalId":18303,"journal":{"name":"Mathematics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142249190","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"数学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
MathematicsPub Date : 2024-09-14DOI: 10.3390/math12182864
Pshtiwan Othman Mohammed, Ravi P. Agarwal, Majeed A. Yousif, Eman Al-Sarairah, Alina Alb Lupas, Mohamed Abdelwahed
{"title":"Theoretical Results on Positive Solutions in Delta Riemann–Liouville Setting","authors":"Pshtiwan Othman Mohammed, Ravi P. Agarwal, Majeed A. Yousif, Eman Al-Sarairah, Alina Alb Lupas, Mohamed Abdelwahed","doi":"10.3390/math12182864","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/math12182864","url":null,"abstract":"This article primarily focuses on examining the existence and uniqueness analysis of boundary fractional difference equations in a class of Riemann–Liouville operators. To this end, we firstly recall the general solution of the homogeneous fractional operator problem. Then, the Green function to the corresponding fractional boundary value problems will be reconstructed, and homogeneous boundary conditions are used to find the unknown constants. Next, the existence of solutions will be studied depending on the fixed-point theorems on the constructed Green’s function. The uniqueness of the problem is also derived via Lipschitz constant conditions.","PeriodicalId":18303,"journal":{"name":"Mathematics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142249182","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"数学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Graded Weakly Strongly Quasi-Primary Ideals over Commutative Graded Rings","authors":"Azzh Saad Alshehry, Rashid Abu-Dawwas, Basel Hawary","doi":"10.3390/math12182857","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/math12182857","url":null,"abstract":"In this article, we introduce and examine the concept of graded weakly strongly quasi primary ideals. A proper graded ideal P of R is said to be a graded weakly strongly quasi primary (shortly, Gwsq-primary) ideal if whenever 0≠xy∈P, for some homogeneous elements x,y∈R, then x2∈P or yn∈P, for some positive integer n. Many examples and properties of Gwsq-primary ideals are given. Among several results, we compare Gwsq-primary ideals and other classical graded ideals such as graded strongly quasi primary ideals, graded weakly primary ideals and graded weakly 2-prime ideals etc.","PeriodicalId":18303,"journal":{"name":"Mathematics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142249146","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"数学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}