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This paper consists of four parts. It begins by using the authors' generalized Schauder formula, [41] , and the algebraic multiplicity, χ , of Esquinas and López-Gómez [15,14,31] to package and sharpening all existing results in local and global bifurcation theory for Fredholm operators through the recent author's axiomatization of the Fitzpatrick–Pejsachowicz–Rabier degree, [42]. This facilitates reformulating and refining all existing results in a compact and unifying way. Then, the local structure of the solution set of analytic nonlinearities F (λ , u) = 0 at a simple degenerate eigenvalue is ascertained by means of some concepts and devices of Algebraic Geometry and Galois Theory, which establishes a bisociation between Bifurcation Theory and Algebraic Geometry. Finally, the unilateral theorems of [31,33] , as well as the refinement of Shi and Wang [53] , are substantially generalized. This paper also analyzes two important examples to illustrate and discuss the relevance of the abstract theory. The second one studies the regular positive solutions of a multidimensional quasilinear boundary value problem of mixed type related to the mean curvature operator. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we study Poincaré, Hopf and homoclinic bifurcations of limit cycles for planar near-Hamiltonian systems. Our main results establish Hopf and homoclinic bifurcation theories by higher order Melnikov functions, obtaining conditions on upper bounds and lower bounds of the maximum number of limit cycles. As an application, we concern a cubic near-Hamiltonian system, and study Hopf and homoclinic bifurcations in detail, finding more limit cycles than [26]. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aiming to explore the subtle connection between the number of nonlinear terms in Lorenz-like systems and hidden attractors, this paper introduces a new simple sub-quadratic four-thirds-degree Lorenz-like system, where x ˙ = a (y − x) , y ˙ = c x − x 3 z , z ˙ = − b z + x 3 y , and uncovers the following property of these systems: decreasing the powers of the nonlinear terms in a quadratic Lorenz-like system where x ˙ = a (y − x) , y ˙ = c x − x z , z ˙ = − b z + x y , may narrow, or even eliminate the range of the parameter c for hidden attractors, but enlarge it for self-excited attractors. By combining numerical simulation, stability and bifurcation theory, most of the important dynamics of the Lorenz system family are revealed, including self-excited Lorenz-like attractors, Hopf bifurcation and generic pitchfork bifurcation at the origin, singularly degenerate heteroclinic cycles, degenerate pitchfork bifurcation at non-isolated equilibria, invariant algebraic surface, heteroclinic orbits and so on. The obtained results may verify the generalization of the second part of the celebrated Hilbert's sixteenth problem to some degree, showing that the number and mutual disposition of attractors and repellers may depend on the degree of chaotic multidimensional dynamical systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In high-power photovoltaic systems, the inverter with an LCL filter is widely used to reduce the value of output inductance at which a lower switching frequency is required. However, the effect on the stability of the system caused by an LCL filter due to its resonance characteristic cannot be ignored. This paper studies the stability of a single-phase voltage source full-bridge inverter with an LCL filter through the bifurcation theory as it is a nonlinear system. The simulation results show that low-frequency oscillation appears when the proportional coefficient of the system controller increases or the damping resistance decreases to a certain extent. The average model is derived to analyze the low-frequency oscillation; the theoretical analysis demonstrates that low-frequency oscillation is essentially a period in which doubling bifurcation occurs, which indicates the intrinsic mechanism of the instability of the full-bridge inverter with an LCL filter. Additionally, the limitation of the existing damping resistor design standards, which only considers the main circuit parameters but ignores the influence of the controller on system stability, is identified. To solve this problem, the analytical expression of the system stability boundary is provided, which can not only provide convenience for engineering design to protect the system from low-frequency oscillation but also expand the selection range of damping resistance in practice. The experiments are performed to verify the results of the simulation and theoretical analysis, demonstrating that the analysis method can facilitate the design of the inverter with an LCL filter. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The bifurcation theory for homoclinic networks with singular and nonsingular equilibriums is a key to understand the global dynamics of nonlinear dynamical systems, which will help one determine the dynamical behaviors of physical and engineering nonlinear systems. In this paper, the appearing and switching bifurcations for homoclinic networks through equilibriums in planar polynomial dynamical systems are studied. The appearing and switching bifurcations are discussed for the homoclinic networks of nonsingular and singular sources, sinks, saddles with singular saddle-sources, saddle-sinks, and double-saddles in self-univariate polynomial systems. The first integral manifolds for nonsingular and singular equilibrium networks are determined. The illustrations of singular equilibriums to networks of nonsingular sources, sinks and saddles are given. The appearing and switching bifurcations are studied for homoclinic networks of singular and nonsingular saddles and centers with singular parabola-saddles and double-inflection saddles in crossing-univariate polynomial systems, and the first integral manifolds of such homoclinic networks are determined through polynomial functions. The illustrations of singular equilibriums to networks of nonsingular saddles and centers are given. This paper may help one understand higher-order bifurcation theory in nonlinear dynamical systems, which is completely different from the classic bifurcation theories. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, a three dimensional discrete eco-epidemiological model with Holling type-III functional response is proposed. Boundedness of the solutions of the system is analyzed. Existence condition and stability of all fixed points are discussed for the proposed model. Furthermore, we obtained the transcritical bifurcation surfaces of the system by bifurcation theory. Based on the explicit criteria for the Neimark Sacker bifurcation and flip bifurcation, we obtained that the system undergoes these two types of bifurcations at the positive fixed point. Then we apply a hybrid control strategy that based on both parameter perturbation and a state feedback strategy to control the Neimark-Sacker bifurcation. Finally, some numerical simulations are carried out to support the analytical results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Bursting is a crucial form of firing in neurons, laden with substantial information. Studying it can aid in understanding the neural coding to identify human behavioral characteristics conducted by these neurons. However, the high-dimensionality of many neuron models imposes a difficult challenge in studying the generative mechanisms of bursting. On account of the high complexity and nonlinearity characteristic of these models, it becomes nearly impossible to theoretically study and analyze them. Thus, this paper proposed to address these issues by focusing on the midbrain dopamine neurons, serving as the central neuron model for the investigation of the bursting mechanisms and bifurcation behaviors exhibited by the neuron. In this study, we considered the dimensionality reduction of a high-dimensional neuronal model and analyzed the dynamical properties of the reduced system. To begin, for the original thirteen-dimensional model, using the correlation between variables, we reduced its dimensionality and obtained a simplified three-dimensional system. Then, we discussed the changing characteristics of the number of spikes within a burst by simultaneously varying two parameters. Finally, we studied the co-dimension-2 bifurcation in the reduced system and presented the bifurcation behavior near the Bogdanov-Takens bifurcation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, a diffusive zooplankton–phytoplankton model with time delay and hunting cooperation is established. First, the existence of all positive equilibria and their local stability are proved when the system does not include time delay and diffusion. Then, the existence of Hopf bifurcation at the positive equilibrium is proved by taking time delay as the bifurcation parameter, and the direction of Hopf bifurcation and the stability of bifurcating periodic solutions are investigated by using the center manifold theorem and the normal form theory in partial differential equations. Next, according to the theory of Turing bifurcation, the conditions for the occurrence of Turing bifurcation are obtained by taking the intraspecific competition rate of the prey as the bifurcation parameter. Furthermore, the corresponding amplitude equations are discussed by using the standard multi-scale analysis method. Finally, some numerical simulations are given to verify the theoretical results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we use a semi-discretization method to consider the predator–prey model of Leslie type with ratio-dependent simplified Holling type IV functional response. First, we discuss the existence and stability of the positive fixed point in total parameter space. Subsequently, through using the central manifold theorem and bifurcation theory, we obtain sufficient conditions for the flip bifurcation and Neimark–Sacker bifurcation of this system to occur. Finally, the numerical simulations illustrate the existence of Neimark–Sacker bifurcation and obtain some new dynamical phenomena of the system—the existence of a limit cycle. Corresponding biological meanings are also formulated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

With the deep extension of coal mining in China, fault water inrush has become one of the major disasters threatening the safety production of coal mine. Based on the control equations of steady state and non-Darcy seepage in fractured rock mass, the multi-parameter nonlinear dynamic seepage equations of fractured rock mass are established in this paper. Based on the nonlinear dynamics theory, the function of the state variable in the system is derived, and the influence of the gradual change of non-Darcy flow factors on the structural stability of seepage system is studied. The research achievements show that there are three branches in the equilibrium state of the seepage system. Specifically, the stability of the equilibrium state changes abruptly near the limit parameter. The seepage dynamic system of fractured rock mass has the delayed bifurcation, and the coal mine disaster such as fault water inrush occurs easily at the bifurcation point. The research results are of great significance to enrich the theory of fault water inrush in coal mine, and to reveal the disastrous mechanism of fault water inrush and guide its prevention and control technology in coal mine, which can provide the theoretical reference for predicting the water seepage stability in fractured rock mass. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper's primary objective is to examine the dynamic behavior of an integer and noninteger predator–prey system with a Holling type IV functional response in the Caputo sense. Our focus is on understanding how harvesting influences the stability, equilibria, bifurcations, and limit cycles within this system. We employ qualitative and quantitative analysis methods rooted in bifurcation theory, dynamical theory, and numerical simulation. We also delve into studying the boundedness of solutions and investigating the stability and existence of equilibrium points within the system. Leveraging Sotomayor's theorem, we establish the presence of both the saddle-node and transcritical bifurcations. The analysis of the Hopf bifurcation is carried out using the normal form theorem. The model under consideration is extended to the fractional reaction–diffusion model which captures non-local and long-range effects more accurately than integer-order derivatives. This makes fractional reaction–diffusion systems suitable for modeling phenomena with anomalous diffusion or memory effects, improving the fidelity of simulations in turn. An adaptable numerical technique for solving this class of differential equations is also suggested. Through simulation results, we observe that one of the Lyapunov exponents has a negative value, indicating the potential for the emergence of a stable-limit cycle via bifurcation as well as chaotic and complex spatiotemporal distributions. We supplement our analytical investigations with numerical simulations to provide a comprehensive understanding of the system's behavior. It was discovered that both the prey and predator populations will continue to coexist and be permanent, regardless of the choice of fractional parameter. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper examines the dynamic behavior of a particular category of discrete predator-prey system that feature both fear effect and refuge, using both analytical and numerical methods. The critical coefficients and properties of bifurcating periodic solutions for Flip and Hopf bifurcations are computed using the center manifold theorem and bifurcation theory. Additionally, numerical simulations are employed to illustrate the bifurcation phenomenon and chaos characteristics. The results demonstrate that period-doubling and Hopf bifurcations are two typical routes to generate chaos, as evidenced by the calculation of the maximum Lyapunov exponents near the critical bifurcation points. Finally, a feedback control method is suggested, utilizing feedback of system states and perturbation of feedback parameters, to efficiently manage the bifurcations and chaotic attractors of the discrete predator-prey model. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we proposed a Holling-III predator–prey model considering the perturbation of slow-varying, carrying capacity parameters. The study aims to address how the slow changes in carrying capacity influence the dynamics of the model. Based on the bifurcation theory and the slow–fast analysis method, the existence and the equilibrium of the autonomous system are explored, and then, the critical condition of Hopf bifurcation and transcritical bifurcation is established for the autonomous system. The slow–fast coupled nonautonomous system has quasiperiodic oscillations, single Hopf bursting oscillations, and transcritical–Hopf bursting oscillations within a certain range of perturbation amplitude variation if the carrying capacity perturbation amplitude crosses some critical values, such that the predator–prey management is challenging for the extinction of predator populations under the critical value. The motion pattern of the nonautonomous system is closely related to the transcritical bifurcation, Hopf bifurcation and attractor type of the autonomous system. Finally, the effects of changes in parameters related to predator aggressiveness on system behavior are investigated. These results show how crucial the predator–prey control is for varying carrying capacities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this paper is to investigate two important problems related to nilpotent center conditions and bifurcation of limit cycles in switching polynomial systems. Due to the difficulty in calculating the Lyapunov constants of switching polynomial systems at non-elementary singular points, it is extremely difficult to use the existing Poincaré-Lyapunov method to study these two problems. In this paper, we develop a higher-order Poincaré-Lyapunov method to consider the nilpotent center problem in switching polynomial systems, with particular attention focused on cubic switching Liénard systems. With proper perturbations, explicit center conditions are derived for switching Liénard systems at a nilpotent center. Moreover, with Bogdanov-Takens bifurcation theory, the existence of five limit cycles around the nilpotent center is proved for a class of switching Liénard systems, which is a new lower bound of cyclicity for such polynomial systems around a nilpotent center. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper studies the Lengyel–Epstein chemical reaction system with nonlinear functional response and no-flux boundary conditions. We first investigate the existence of steady-state bifurcation solutions of the system. Then, the stability of bifurcation solutions is analyzed. Meanwhile, some spatial patterns induced by steady-state bifurcation are simulated numerically and depicted graphically. It is well known that the classical bifurcation theory in nonlinear dynamical systems is based on simple eigenvalues. However, this is not always the case. Sometimes, the kernel of an objective operator is of two or more dimensions. For such cases, there is no existing theory to deal with them. In this paper, by using the space decomposition technique and implicit function theorem, we analyze the bifurcation phenomenon of the system in the case of a two-dimensional kernel of some certain objective operator. The results show that the chemical reaction between activator iodide and inhibitor chlorite can proceed stably under certain conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we consider a spatially size–stage-structured population dynamics model with resting phase. The primary objective of this model is to study size structure, stage structure, resting phase and spatial location simultaneously in a single population system. At first, we reformulate the problem as an abstract nondensely defined Cauchy problem. Then, taking advantage of the integrated semigroup and bifurcation theories, we investigate the stability and Hopf bifurcation at the positive equilibrium of the model. Finally, numerical simulations are presented as evidence to support our analytical results. A discussion of related problems is also presented briefly. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

One of the promising applications of locally-active memristors (LAMs) is to construct oscillators for oscillatory neural networks. By using two current-controlled (CC) LAMs, a fully CC LAM-based oscillator is designed in this paper. The oscillator principle originates from the small-signal inductive and capacitive impedance characteristics of two different CC LAMs, and thus extra reactance element is not required in the circuit. Based on bifurcation theory and small-signal analysis method, conditions of the equilibrium point instability are quantitatively derived. Theoretical analysis indicates that the circuit oscillation is dependent on three critical parameters. Then, according to the conditions of the equilibrium point instability, parameters design methods of the two LAMs are proposed, including the static and dynamic parameters. A simple NbOx CC LAM model is taken as an example to conduct detailed simulation analysis. The simulation results verify the feasibility of the proposed circuit and analysis methods. Finally, the effects of the LAM model parameters on the oscillator performance are investigated, which is helpful for optimal design of the oscillator. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper is devoted to the study of population dynamics of an EIS epidemic reaction-diffusion model in spatially heterogeneous environments, where the rates of disease-induced mortality and disease transmission are space dependent. For such a class of systems, we provide clear pictures on the global dynamics in terms of the basic reproduction number R 0 , which improves the local dynamics proposed in Wang and Zhao (2012) [20]. When R 0 ≤ 1 , the disease-free steady state is globally asymptotically stable. Different from earlier works for many epidemic models, we obtain the positive steady states by using bifurcation theory for R 0 > 1 , which can be easily generalized to the case where the reaction-diffusion system involves partial diffusion coefficients of zero. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper explores solitary wave solutions arising in the deformations of a hyperelastic compressible plate. Explicit traveling wave solution expressions with various parameters for the hyperelastic compressible plate are obtained and visualized. To analyze the perturbed equation, we employ geometric singular perturbation theory, Melnikov methods, and invariant manifold theory. The solitary wave solutions of the hyperelastic compressible plate do not persist under small perturbations for wave speed c > − β k 2 . Further exploration of nonlinear models that accurately depict the persistence of solitary wave solution on the significant physical processes under the K-S perturbation is recommended. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aiming at the wedge friction damper for freight train bogie, considering Dankowicz dynamic friction, the mechanical model of a three-degree-of-freedom inclined impact vibration system with gap and dynamic friction, is simplified. The mechanical model of the system is established, the motion equation of the system is obtained, and the motion state and conditions of the system are analyzed. The Poincare map is constructed by selecting a fixed collision section, and the response of the system is solved by the fourth-order Runge-Kutta numerical method with variable step size. The transition process of the system motion and the phenomenon of sticking and chatter are analyzed by numerical simulation when the external excitation frequency changes. The results show that: 1) Under certain parameters, with the change of excitation frequency, the system undergoes periodic doubling bifurcation, inverse periodic doubling bifurcation, Grazing bifurcation and Hopf bifurcation, and there is a "periodic bubble" phenomenon in the system motion. When the system excitation frequency is between 3.35–3.55, 4.425–6.12, and 7.34–7.758, the system motion has chatter and sticking phenomena; when the system excitation frequency is between 1.75–3.24 and 3.92–4.425, the sticking phenomenon disappears, and only the chatter phenomenon exists. 2) When other parameters remain unchanged, and the mass ratio decreases from 1.15 to 0.85, nonlinear dynamic phenomena such as the transition between periodic bubbles and chaotic bubbles will be found. In this paper, the bifurcation and chaos characteristics of the impact vibration system of the wedge friction damper are studied, and the rich friction-induced vibration forms such as chatter and sticking are revealed, which provides a reference for improving the stability of vehicle operation and the selection of parameters in vehicle vibration reduction design in engineering practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper investigates a spatiotemporal SI epidemiological model under homogeneous Neumann boundary conditions. First, the long-time behavior of the solutions is described, a priori estimates of nonconstant positive solutions are given, and the nonexistence of nonconstant positive steady states is proved by the energy method. Second, the Turing instability of the positive constant steady-state is discussed, and the existence of nonconstant positive steady states is shown by using the degree theory. Moreover, applying the bifurcation theory, we establish the local and global structures of the steady-state bifurcation from simple eigenvalues, and describe some conditions for determining the direction of bifurcation, where the techniques of space decomposition and implicit function theorem are adopted to deal with the local structure of the steady-state bifurcation from double eigenvalues. Finally, some analysis results are supplemented by numerical simulations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, the stability and bifurcation of a two–dimensional p53 gene regulatory network without and with time delay are taken into account by rigorous theoretical analyses and numerical simulations. In the absence of time delay, the existence and local stability of the positive equilibrium are considered through the Descartes' rule of signs, the determinant and trace of the Jacobian matrix, respectively. Then, the conditions for the occurrence of codimension–1 saddle–node and Hopf bifurcation are obtained with the help of Sotomayor's theorem and the Hopf bifurcation theorem, respectively, and the stability of the limit cycle induced by hopf bifurcation is analyzed through the calculation of the first Lyapunov number. Furthermore, codimension-2 Bogdanov–Takens bifurcation is investigated by calculating a universal unfolding near the cusp. In the presence of time delay, we prove that time delay can destabilize a stable equilibrium. All theoretical analyses are supported by numerical simulations. These results will expand our understanding of the complex dynamics of p53 and provide several potential biological applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A high spike-timing precision characterized by a small variation in interspike intervals of neurons is important for information processing in various brain functions. An experimental study on fast-spiking interneurons has shown that inhibitory autapses functioning as negative self-feedback can enhance spike-timing precision. In the present paper, bifurcation and negative self-feedback mechanisms for the enhanced spike-timing precision to stochastic modulations are obtained in two theoretical models, presenting theoretical explanations to the experimental finding. For stochastic spikes near both the saddle-node bifurcation on an invariant cycle (SNIC) and the subcritical Hopf (SubH) bifurcation with classes 1 and 2 excitabilities, respectively, enhanced spike-timing precision appears in large ranges of the conductance and the decaying rate of inhibitory autapses, closely matching the experimental observation. The inhibitory autaptic current reduces the membrane potential after a spike to a level lower than that in the absence of inhibitory autapses and the threshold to evoke the next spike, making it more difficult for stochastic modulations to affect spike timings, and thereby enhancing spike-timing precision. In addition, firing frequency near the SubH bifurcation is more robust than that near the SNIC bifurcation, resulting in a higher spike-timing precision for the SubH bifurcation. The bifurcation and negative self-feedback mechanisms for the enhanced spike-timing precision present potential measures to modulate the neuronal dynamics or the autaptic parameters to adjust the spike-timing precision. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we consider a single-species reaction–diffusion–advection population model with nonlinear boundary condition in heterogenous space. We not only investigate the existence, nonexistence and stability of positive steady-state solutions through a linear elliptic eigenvalue problem by means of variational approach, but also verify the existence of steady-state bifurcations at zero solution through Crandall and Robinowitz bifurcation theory and discuss the stability of bifurcations, which can lead to Allee effect when the bifurcation is subcritical. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this essay, we introduce a bioeconomic predator–prey model which incorporates the square root functional response and nonlinear prey harvesting. Due to the introduction of nonlinear prey harvesting, the model demonstrates intricate dynamic behaviors in the predator–prey plane. Economic profit serves as a bifurcation parameter for the system. The stability and Hopf bifurcation of the model are discussed through normal forms and bifurcation theory. These results reveal richer dynamic features of the bioeconomic predator–prey model which incorporates the square root functional response and nonlinear prey harvesting, and provides guidance for realistic harvesting. A feedback controller is introduced in this paper to move the system from instability to stability. Moreover, we discuss the biological implications and interpretations of the findings. Finally, the results are validated by numerical simulations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper presents a discrete predator–prey interaction model involving hibernating vertebrates, with detailed analysis and simulation. Hibernation contributes to the survival and reproduction of organisms and species in the ecosystem as a whole. In addition, it also constitutes a wise sharing of time, space, and resources with others. We have created a new predator–prey model by integrating the two species, Holling-III and Holling-I, which have a bifurcation within a specified parameter range. We discovered that this system possesses the stability of fixed points as well as several bifurcation behaviors. To accomplish this, the center manifold theorem and bifurcation theory are applied to create existence conditions for period-doubling bifurcations and Neimark–Sacker bifurcations, which are depicted in the graph as distinct structures. Examples of numerical simulations include bifurcation diagrams, maximum Lyapunov exponents, and phase portraits, which demonstrate not just the validity of theoretical analysis but also complex dynamical behaviors and biological processes. Finally, the Ott–Grebogi–Yorke (OGY) method and phases of chaos control bifurcation were used to control the chaos of predator–prey model in hibernating vertebrates. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, a system of four coupled van der Pol oscillators with delay is studied. Firstly, the conditions for the existence of multiple periodic solutions of the system are given. Secondly, the multiple periodic solutions of spatiotemporal patterns of the system are obtained by using symmetric Hopf bifurcation theory. The normal form of the system on the central manifold and the bifurcation direction of the bifurcating periodic solutions are derived. Finally, numerical simulations are attached to demonstrate our theoretical results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Using a semidiscretization method, we derive in this paper a discrete slow-fast predator-prey system with ratio-dependent functional response. First of all, a detailed study for the local stability of fixed points of the system is obtained by invoking an important lemma. In addition, by utilizing the center manifold theorem and the bifurcation theory some sufficient conditions are obtained for the transcritical bifurcation and Neimark-Sacker bifurcation of this system to occur. Finally, with the use of Matlab software, numerical simulations are carried out to illustrate the corresponding theoretical results and reveal some new dynamics of the system. Our results clearly demonstrate that the system is very sensitive to its fast time scale parameter variable. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Bifurcation of the local Gierer–Meinhardt model is analyzed in this paper. It is found that the degenerate Bogdanov–Takens bifurcation of codimension 3 exists in the model, except for the saddle-node bifurcation and the Hopf bifurcation. That was not reported in the literature about this model. The existence of equilibria, their stability, the bifurcation and the induced complicated and interesting dynamics are explored in detail, by using stability analysis, normal form method and bifurcation theory. Numerical results are also presented to validate the theoretical results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We propose and study a class of discrete-time commensalism systems with additive Allee effects on the host species. First, the single species with additive Allee effects is analyzed for existence and stability, then the existence of fixed points of discrete systems is given, and the local stability of fixed points is given by characteristic root analysis. Second, we used the center manifold theorem and bifurcation theory to study the bifurcation of a codimension of one of the system at non-hyperbolic fixed points, including flip, transcritical, pitchfork, and fold bifurcations. Furthermore, this paper used the hybrid chaos method to control the chaos that occurs in the flip bifurcation of the system. Finally, the analysis conclusions were verified by numerical simulations. Compared with the continuous system, the similarities are that both species' densities decrease with increasing Allee values under the weak Allee effect and that the host species hastens extinction under the strong Allee effect. Further, when the birth rate of the benefited species is low and the time is large enough, the benefited species will be locally asymptotically stabilized. Thus, our new finding is that both strong and weak Allee effects contribute to the stability of the benefited species under certain conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we revisit a discrete prey-predator model with the Allee effect in prey to find its more complex dynamical properties. After pointing out and correcting those known errors for the local stability of the unique positive fixed point E ∗ , unlike previous studies in which the author only considered the codim 1 Neimark-Sacker bifurcation at the fixed point E ∗ , we focus on deriving many new bifurcation results, namely, the codim 1 transcritical bifurcation at the trivial fixed point E 1 , the codim 1 transcritical and period-doubling bifurcations at the boundary fixed point E 2 , the codim 1 period-doubling bifurcation and the codim 2 1:2 resonance bifurcation at the positive fixed point E ∗ . The obtained theoretical results are also further illustrated via numerical simulations. Some new dynamics are numerically found. Our new results clearly demonstrate that the occurrence of 1:2 resonance bifurcation confirms that this system is strongly unstable, indicating that the predator and the prey will increase rapidly and breakout suddenly. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, the bounded invariant surfaces of a generalized Langford system are discussed. Firstly, by the first integrals of systems restricted in the Poincaré sections of a periodic orbit, the accurate expressions of a heteroclinic orbit, a family of invariant tori and a heteroclinic invariant ellipsoid are given near a periodic orbit. Then, applying the successor functions to compute the periods of periodic orbits for the systems in the Poincaré sections, we present the parameter conditions for the existence of periodic orbits with any periods on these invariant tori. Finally, using the averaging theory and the theory of the Poincaré bifurcation and by determining the monotonicity of the ratio of two Abelian integrals, we give the conditions respectively such that the system has a unique invariant torus and a unique heteroclinic invariant ellipsoid near a zero-Hopf equilibrium. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, a simplified discrete-time SIR model with nonlinear incidence and recovery rates is discussed. Here, using the integral step size and the intervention level as control parameters, we mainly discuss three types of codimension-two bifurcations (fold-flip bifurcation, 1:3 resonance, and 1:4 resonance) of the simplified discrete-time SIR model in detail by bifurcation theory and numerical continuation techniques. Parameter conditions for the occurrence of codimension-two bifurcations are obtained by constructing the corresponding approximate normal form with translation and transformation of several parameters and variables. To further confirm the accuracy of our theoretical analysis, numerical simulations such as phase portraits, bifurcation diagrams, and maximum Lyapunov exponents diagrams are provided. In particular, the coexistence of bistability states is observed by giving local attraction basins diagrams of different fixed points under different integral step sizes. It is possible to more clearly illustrate the model's complex dynamic behavior by combining theoretical analysis and numerical simulation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper deals with the control of a prey species (as an unwanted species) in a predator-prey system. We consider a scenario where there are two control means available and they are applied in a state-dependent impulsive way, meaning that when the population of the harmful species is lower than a preset threshold, no control measure will be implemented; while when it reaches the threshold, the two control means will be used either in alternating order or random order. We formulate a general mathematical model for this scenario to evaluate the effect of such a control strategy by exploring the dynamics of this model. We define a one-dimensional map (Poincaré map) and by using the properties of this map, we derive sufficient conditions for the existence and global stability of an order-k periodic solution. By using the analogue of Poincaré criterion and bifurcation theory, we also establish sufficient conditions for a transcritical bifurcation near the predator-free periodic solution. Finally, we apply the results for the general model to two particular cases from two distinct fields: (I) integrated pest control and (II) tumour control with a comprehensive therapy. For (I), theoretical and numerical results show that the outbreak period of the pest is longer when two pesticides are applied randomly than when the alternating strategy is used. For (II), we find that the treatment frequency of drug rotation strategy is lower than that of no drug change strategy, and that the higher the control intensity, the lower the treatment frequency. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper deals with the study of the existence and multiplicity of solutions for the class of nonlocal problems that have arised in recent developments in the mathematical physics of string theory and cosmology given by (P) { − Δ e − c Δ u + u = λ P (x) (u + f (x , u)) , in R N lim | x | → ∞ ⁡ u (x) = 0 , u ∈ H c , ∞ (R N) , where N ≥ 3 , c > 0 , λ > 0 , P : R N → R is a positive continuous function, f : R N × R → R is C 1 -function, e − c Δ is defined via a power series and H c , ∞ (R N) is a Hilbert space as introduced in [11]. The main tools used here are: the Minimax Theorems and a bifurcation result via variational methods due to Rabinowitz. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we utilize the semi-discretization method to construct a discrete model from a continuous predator-prey model with herd behaviour and group defense. Specifically, some new results for the transcritical bifurcation, the period-doubling bifurcation, and the Neimark-Sacker bifurcation are derived by using the center manifold theorem and bifurcation theory. Novelty includes a smooth transition from individual behaviour (low number of prey) to herd behaviour (large number of prey). Our results not only formulate simpler forms for the existence conditions of these bifurcations, but also clearly present the conditions for the direction and stability of the bifurcated closed orbits. Numerical simulations are also given to illustrate the existence of the derived Neimark-Sacker bifurcation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

• A novel full nonlinear mathematical model of asymmetric hydro turbine governing system established. • The multi-stability characteristics of as well as its generation mechanism are revealed. • The effect mechanism of water diversion system topology on the system stability is revealed. • The recommended setting values of system parameters under different topologies are provided. This paper aims to study the stability and nonlinear dynamics of hydro-turbine governing system with asymmetric water diversion system, i.e. asymmetric hydro turbine governing system, by using Hopf bifurcation theory. Firstly, the full nonlinear mathematical model of asymmetric hydro turbine governing system is established by all system components and nonlinear head loss. This model contains two units with different capacities which share a common pipeline. Based on the nonlinear mathematical model, the multi-stability characteristics of asymmetric hydro turbine governing system under load disturbance is studied by using stable domain and verified by numerical simulation. Moreover, the multi-time scale oscillation is revealed and its relationship to system multi-stability is investigated. Furthermore, the effect of system parameters and topological parameters on system stability is analyzed. Results indicate that: two stable domains are emerged under load disturbance, the overall stability of asymmetric hydro turbine governing system is determined by the intersection area of the two stable domains. In addition, the system parameters and topological parameters both have obvious effect on system stability, which can be significantly improved by reasonable tuning of system parameters and optimization of water diversion system layout. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper presents an exploitation model with a stage structure to analyze the dynamics of a fish population, where periodic birth pulse and pulse fishing occur at different fixed time. By utilizing the stroboscopic map, we can obtain an accurate cycle of the system and investigate the stability thresholds. Through the application of the center manifold theorem and bifurcation theory, our research has shown that the given model exhibits transcritical and flip bifurcation near its interior equilibrium point. The bifurcation diagrams, maximum Lyapunov exponents and phase portraits are presented to further substantiate the complexity. Finally, we present high-resolution stability diagrams that demonstrate the global structure of mode-locking oscillations. We also describe how these oscillations are interconnected and how their complexity unfolds as control parameters vary. The two parametric planes illustrate that the structure of Arnold's tongues is based on the Stern–Brocot tree. This implies that the periodic occurrence of birth pulse and pulse fishing contributes to the development of more complex dynamical behaviors within the fish population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, control analysis of a stochastic lagging discrete ecosystem is investigated. Two-dimensional stochastic hysteresis discrete ecosystem equilibrium points with symmetry are discussed, and the dynamical behavior of equilibrium points with symmetry and their control analysis is discussed. Using the orthogonal polynomial approximation theory, the stochastic lagged discrete ecosystems are approximately transformed as its equivalent deterministic ecosystem. Based on the stability and bifurcation theory of deterministic discrete systems, through mathematical analysis, asymptotic stability and Hopf bifurcation are existent in the ecosystem, constructing control functions, controlling the behavior of the system dynamics. Finally, the effects of different random strengths on the bifurcation control and asymptotic stability control are verified by numerical simulations, which validate the correctness and effectiveness of the main results of this paper. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The oscillatory dynamics of a delayed housefly model is analyzed in this paper. The local and global stabilities at the non-negative equilibria are obtained via analyzing the distribution of eigenvalues and Lyapunov–LaSalle invariance principle, and the model undergoes the supercritical Hopf bifurcation and the transient oscillation. Based on Wu's global Hopf bifurcation theory, the existence of the global bifurcation is established under certain conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Electric energy routers (EERs) can effectively deal with the energy management issues caused by the access of multi-sources and multi-loads. Different from the energy transmission form in the existing series architecture EER (SA-EER) for low-voltage distribution networks, a new series-parallel architecture EER (SPA-EER) has the advantages of high-power transmission capability and reactive power flexible operation. However, if controller parameters change beyond their critical stability boundaries, SPA-EER will produce slow- and fast-scale bifurcation behaviors, which are manifested as low- and high-frequency oscillations of port voltages or port currents in varying degrees. To avoid the system instability caused by controller parameter changes, how to discriminate the stability regions of controller parameters for SPA-EER is a key research content in this paper. To this end, the stroboscopic mapping discrete model of SPA-EER system is first established, and system bifurcation behaviors are analyzed based on bifurcation theory. Furthermore, the critical stability boundaries of controller parameters are discriminated by using Jacobian matrix, root locus and bifurcation diagram. After that, a time delay feedback control (TDFC) is employed to suppress system bifurcation behaviors. Finally, the correctness of bifurcation analysis and the effectiveness of TDFC are verified by a hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) experimental platform. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A surge chamber is a common pressure reduction facility in a hydropower plant. Owing to large flow inertia in the upstream headrace tunnel and downstream tailrace tunnel, a hydropower plant with upstream and downstream surge chambers (HPUDSC) was adopted. This paper aimed to investigate the operational stability and nonlinear dynamic behavior of a HPUDSC. Firstly, a nonlinear dynamic model of the HPUDSC system was built. Subsequently, the operational stability and nonlinear dynamic behavior of the HPUDSC system were studied based on Hopf bifurcation theory and numerical simulation. Finally, the influencing factors of stability of the HPUDSC system were investigated. The results indicated the nonlinear HPUDSC system occurred at subcritical Hopf bifurcation, and the stability domain was located above the bifurcation curve, which provided a basis for the tuning of the governor parameters during operation. The dominant factors of stability and dynamic behavior of the HPUDSC system were flow inertia and head loss of the headrace tunnel and the area of the upstream surge chamber. Either increasing the head loss of the headrace tunnel and area of the upstream surge chamber or decreasing the flow inertia of the headrace tunnel could improve the operational stability of the HPUDSC. The proposed conclusions are of crucial engineering value for the stable operation of a HPUDSC. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we show the positive solutions set for one-dimensional p -Laplacian problem with sign-changing weight contains a reversed S -shaped continuum. By figuring the shape of unbounded continuum of positive solutions, we identify the interval of bifurcation parameter in which the p -Laplacian problem has one or two or three positive solutions according to the asymptotic behavior of nonlinear term at 0 and ∞. The proof of the main result is based upon bifurcation technique. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we revisit a delay differential equation. By using the semidiscretization method, we derive its discrete model. We mainly deeply dig out a Neimark–Sacker bifurcation of the discrete model. Namely, some results for the existence and stability of Neimark–Sacker bifurcation are derived by using the center manifold theorem and bifurcation theory. Some numerical simulations are also given to validate the existence of the Neimark–Sacker bifurcation derived. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, a homogeneous diffusive system of plant-herbivore interactions with toxin-determined functional responses is considered. We are mainly interested in studying the existence of global steady state bifurcations of the diffusive system. In particular, we also consider the case when the bifurcation parameter, one of the diffusion rates, tends to infinity. The corresponding system is called shadow system. By using time-mapping methods, we can show the existence of the positive non-constant steady state solutions. The results tend to describe the mechanism of the spatial pattern formations for this particular system of plant-herbivore interactions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

At the beginning of the naval architecture theory, in the 18th century, Bouguer and Euler set the foundations of naval architecture with the centre of buoyancy and metacentric curve definition. After that, in 20th century, it is determined from bifurcation and catastrophe theory developed by Thom, and its application for ships in works of Zeeman, Stewart and others, that the centre of buoyancy curve for the rectangular cross section consists of parabola and hyperbola equations, but no exact equations are given for the hyperbola segment of that curve. Therefore, the hyperbola segment of the centre of the buoyancy curve is re-examined in this paper with emphasis on belonging metacentric locus curve as the evolute of the centre of the buoyancy curve. The observed metacentric curve consists of semi-cubic parabolas and Lamé curves with 2/3 exponent and negative sign, resulting in the cusp discontinuities in the symmetry of functions definition. Belonging swallowtail discontinuity in the hyperbola range between two heel angles of the rectangular cross section deck immersion/bottom emersion angles is examined, depending on existence of extremes of belonging hyperbola curve. After that, the single condition for hyperbola extreme the existence is given with the belonging new lower and upper non-dimensional bounds of rectangle cross section dimensions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper studies the bifurcations that occur in the T-system, a 3D dynamical system symmetric in respect to the Oz axis. Results concerning some local bifurcations (pitchfork and Hopf bifurcation) are presented and our attention is focused on a special bifurcation, when the system has infinitely many equilibrium points. It is shown that, at the bifurcation limit, the phase space is foliated by infinitely many invariant surfaces, each of them containing two equilibrium points (an attractor and a saddle). For values of the bifurcation parameter close to the bifurcation limit, the study of the system's dynamics is done according to the singular perturbation theory. The dynamics is characterized by mixed mode oscillations (also called fast-slow oscillations or oscillations-relaxations) and a finite number of equilibrium points. The specific features of the bifurcation are highlighted and explained. The influence of the pitchfork and Hopf bifurcations on the fast-slow dynamics is also pointed out. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we deduce a predator–prey model with discrete time in the interior of R + 2 using a new discrete method to study its local dynamics and Neimark–Sacker bifurcation. Compared with continuous models, discrete ones have many unique properties that help to understand the changing patterns of biological populations from a completely new perspective. The existence and stability of the three equilibria are analyzed, and the formation conditions of Neimark–Sacker bifurcation around the unique positive equilibrium point are established using the center manifold theorem and bifurcation theory. An attracting closed invariant curve appears, which corresponds to the periodic oscillations between predators and prey over a long period of time. Finally, some numerical simulations and their biological meanings are given to reveal the complex dynamical behavior. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]