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In this paper, an uncertain SIR (spreader, ignorant, stifler) rumor spreading model driven by one Liu process is formulated to investigate the influence of perturbation in the transmission mechanism of rumor spreading. The deduced process of the uncertain SIR rumor spreading model is presented. Then an existence and uniqueness theorem concerning the solution is proved. Moreover, the stability of uncertain SIR rumor spreading differential equation is proved. In addition, the influence of different parameters on rumor spreading is analyzed through numerical simulation. This paper also presents a paradox of stochastic SIR rumor spreading model. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, a general class of Clifford-valued neutral high-order neural network (HNN) with D-operator on time scales is investigated. In this model, time-varying delays and continuously distributed delays are taken into account. As an extension of the real-valued neural network, the Clifford-valued neural network, which includes a familiar complex-valued neural network and a quaternion-valued neural network as special cases, has been an active research field recently. By utilizing this novel method, which incorporates the differential inequality techniques and the fixed point theorem and time-scale theory of computation, we derive a few sufficient conditions to ensure the existence, uniqueness, and exponential stability of the pseudo almost periodic (PAP) solution of the considered model. The results in this paper are new, even if time scale T = R or T = Z , and complementary to the previously existing works. Furthermore, an example and its numerical simulations are included to demonstrate the validity and advantage of the obtained results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we give a complete analysis of the equilibrium points of background neural networks with uniform firing rates. By using continuity, monotonicity of some functions and Rolle's theorem, the number of equilibrium points and their locations are obtained. Moreover, some novel sufficient conditions are given to guarantee the stability of the equilibrium points for the network model by utilizing Taylor's theorem. A simulation example is conducted to illustrate the theories developed in this paper. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we propose and analyze a stochastic SIVS model with saturated incidence and Lévy jumps. We first prove the existence of a global positive solution of the model. Then, with the help of semimartingale convergence theorem, we obtain a stochastic threshold of the model that completely determines the extinction and persistence of the epidemic. At last, we further study the threshold dynamics of a stochastic SIRS model with saturated or bilinear incidence by a similar method and carry out some numerical simulations to demonstrate our theoretical results. Comparing with the method given by Zhou and Zhang (Physica A 446:204–216, 2016), we find that the method used in this paper is simple and effective. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The boundedness of chaotic systems plays an important role in investigating the stability of the equilibrium, estimating the Lyapunov dimension of attractors, the Hausdorff dimension of attractors, the existence of periodic solutions, chaos control, and chaos synchronization. However, as far as the authors know, there are only a few papers dealing with bounds of high-order chaotic systems due to their complex algebraic structure. To sort this out, in this paper, we study the bounds of a high-order Lorenz-Stenflo system arising in mathematical physics. Based on Lyapunov stability theory, we show that there exists a globally exponential attractive set for this system. The innovation of the paper is that we not only prove that this system is globally bounded for all the parameters, but also give a family of mathematical expressions of global exponential attractive sets of this system with respect to its parameters. We also study some other dynamical characteristics of this chaotic system such as invariant sets and chaotic behaviors. To justify the theoretical analysis, we carry out detailed numerical simulations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper is concerned with some dynamics of the permanent-magnet synchronous motor chaotic system based on Lyapunov stability theory and optimization theory. The innovation of the paper lies in that we derive a family of mathematical expressions of globally exponentially attractive sets for this chaotic system with respect to system parameters. Numerical simulations confirm that theoretical analysis results are correct. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A discrete cooperative model incorporating harvesting that takes the form is proposed and studied in this paper. By using the iterative method and the comparison principle of difference equations, a set of sufficient conditions which ensure the global attractivity of the interior equilibrium of the system is obtained. Numeric simulations show the feasibility of the main result. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, the dynamical behavior of a mathematical model of cancer including tumor cells, immune cells, and normal cells is investigated when a delay term is induced. Though the model was originally proposed by De Pillis et al. (Math. Comput. Model. 37:1221–1244, 2003), to make the model more realistic, we have added a delay term into the model, and it has incorporated novelty in our present work. The stability of existing equilibrium points in the delay-induced system is studied in detail. Global stability conditions of the tumor-free equilibrium point have been found. It is shown that due to this delay effect, the coexisting equilibrium point may lose its stability through a Hopf bifurcation. The implicit function theorem is applied to characterize a complex function in a neighborhood of delay terms. Additionally, the presence of Hopf bifurcation is demonstrated when the transversality conditions are satisfied. The length of delay for which the solutions preserve the stability of the limit cycle is estimated. Finally, through a series of numerical simulations, the theoretical results are formally examined. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we propose and investigate a prey–predator model with Holling type II response function incorporating Allee and fear effect in the prey. First of all, we obtain all possible equilibria of the model and discuss their stability by analyzing the eigenvalues of Jacobian matrix around the equilibria. Secondly, it can be observed that the model undergoes Hopf bifurcation at the positive equilibrium by taking the level of fear as bifurcation parameter. Moreover, through the analysis of Allee and fear effect, we find that: (i) the fear effect can enhance the stability of the positive equilibrium of the system by excluding periodic solutions; (ii) increasing the level of fear and Allee can reduce the final number of predators; (iii) the Allee effect also has important influence on the permanence of the predator. Finally, numerical simulations are provided to check the validity of the theoretical results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we propose a discrete pollination mutualism in a plant-pollinator system with the Beddington-DeAngelis functional response and feedback controls. By applying the comparison theorem of a difference equation and constructing some suitable Lyapunov functions, sufficient conditions are obtained for the permanence and the extinction of the system. Moreover, under some suitable conditions, we show that the solution of the system is globally attractive. The paper ends by some numerical simulations and a brief discussion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we consider a fractional-order model of a brushless DC motor. To develop a mathematical model, we use the concept of the Liouville–Caputo noninteger derivative with the Mittag-Lefler kernel. We find that the fractional-order brushless DC motor system exhibits the character of chaos. For the proposed system, we show the largest exponent to be 0.711625. We calculate the equilibrium points of the model and discuss their local stability. We apply an iterative scheme by using the Laplace transform to find a special solution in this case. By taking into account the rule of trapezoidal product integration we develop two iterative methods to find an approximate solution of the system. We also study the existence and uniqueness of solutions. We take into account the numerical solutions for Caputo Liouville product integration and Atangana–Baleanu Caputo product integration. This scheme has an implicit structure. The numerical simulations indicate that the obtained approximate solutions are in excellent agreement with the expected theoretical results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we investigate the spatiotemporal patterns of a freshwater tussock sedge model with discrete time and space variables. We first analyze the kinetic system and show the parametric conditions for flip and Neimark–Sacker bifurcations respectively. With spatial diffusion, we then show that the obtained stable homogeneous solutions can experience Turing instability under certain conditions. Through numerical simulations, we find periodic doubling cascade, periodic window, invariant cycles, chaotic behaviors, and some interesting spatial patterns, which are induced by four mechanisms: pure-Turing instability, flip-Turing instability, Neimark–Sacker–Turing instability, and chaos. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we consider a fractional COVID-19 epidemic model with a convex incidence rate. The Atangana–Baleanu fractional operator in the Caputo sense is taken into account. We establish the equilibrium points, basic reproduction number, and local stability at both the equilibrium points. The existence and uniqueness of the solution are proved by using Banach and Leray–Schauder alternative type theorems. For the fractional numerical simulations, we use the Toufik–Atangana scheme. Optimal control analysis is carried out to minimize the infection and maximize the susceptible people. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A stochastic two-prey one-predator system with distributed delays is proposed in this paper. Firstly, applying the linear chain technique, we transform the predator–prey system with distributed delays to an equivalent system with no delays. Then, by use of the comparison method and the inequality technique, we investigate the stability in mean and extinction of species. Further, by constructing some suitable functionals, using M-matrix theory and three important lemmas, we establish sufficient conditions assuring the existence of distribution and the attractivity of solutions. Finally, some numerical simulations are given to illustrate the main results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

With the awareness of risk in infective disease spreading, healthy individuals (the susceptible ones) will take some measures to acquire temporary immunity. This paper addresses an SIRS model with direct immunization and an infective vector in complex networks and performs the dynamical analysis for this model. By theoretical analysis, we obtain the epidemic threshold $\lambda_{c}$ and prove that if infection rate $\lambda<\lambda_{c}$, the disease-free equilibrium is globally asymptotically stable; if $\lambda> \lambda_{c}$, there exists a unique endemic equilibrium, and it is globally attractive. These theoretical results are confirmed by numerical simulations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we employ the complex method to first obtain all meromorphic exact solutions of complex Petviashvili equation, and then find all exact solutions of Petviashvili equation. The idea introduced in this paper can be applied to other non-linear evolution equations. Our results show that the complex method is simpler than other methods. Finally, we give some computer simulations to illustrate our main results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, our aim is mathematical analysis and numerical simulation of a prey-predator model to describe the effect of predation between prey and predator with nonlinear functional response. First, we develop results concerning the boundedness, the existence and uniqueness of the solution. Furthermore, the Lyapunov principle and the Routh–Hurwitz criterion are applied to study respectively the local and global stability results. We also establish the Hopf-bifurcation to show the existence of a branch of nontrivial periodic solutions. Finally, numerical simulations have been accomplished to validate our analytical findings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Fractional differential equations sufficiently depict the nature in view of the symmetry properties, which portray physical and biological models. In this paper, we present a proficient collocation method based on cubic trigonometric B-Splines (CuTBSs) for time-fractional diffusion equations (TFDEs). The methodology involves discretization of the Caputo time-fractional derivatives using the typical finite difference scheme with space derivatives approximated using CuTBSs. A stability analysis is performed to establish that the errors do not magnify. A convergence analysis is also performed The numerical solution is obtained as a piecewise sufficiently smooth continuous curve, so that the solution can be approximated at any point in the given domain. Numerical tests are efficiently performed to ensure the correctness and viability of the scheme, and the results contrast with those of some current numerical procedures. The comparison uncovers that the proposed scheme is very precise and successful. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, the Hopf bifurcation control for a Lotka-Volterra predator-prey model with two delays is studied by using a hybrid control strategy. By analyzing the associated characteristic equation, its local stability and the existence of Hopf bifurcation with respect to both delays are established. In addition, the onset of an inherent bifurcation is delayed. Based on the normal form theory and the center manifold theorem, explicit formulas are derived to determine the direction of Hopf bifurcation and stability of the bifurcating periodic solution. Numerical simulation results confirm that the hybrid controller is efficient in controlling Hopf bifurcation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A singular biological economic model which considers a prey-predator system with time delay and stage structure is proposed in this paper. The local stability at the equilibrium point and the dynamic behavior of the model are studied. Local stability analysis of the model without time delay reveals that there is a phenomenon of singularity-induced bifurcation due to the economic equilibrium. Furthermore, the phenomenon of Hopf bifurcation of the model at the boundary equilibrium point occurs as the time delay satisfies certain conditions. In order to apply variable structure control to eliminate the complex behaviors caused by singularity-induced bifurcation, the singular model is transformed into a single-input and single-output model with parameter varying within definite intervals. Then variable structure control with sliding mode based on a power reaching law is designed to stabilize the model. Numerical simulations are given to verify the effectiveness of the conclusions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, a new SIRS epidemic model which considers the influence of information intervention and environmental noise is studied. The study shows that information intervention and white noise have great effects on the disease. First, we show that there is global existence and positivity of the solution. Then, we prove that the stochastic basic production $\mathscr{R}_{s}$ is a threshold which determines the extinction or persistence of the disease. When the intensity of noise is large, we obtain $\mathscr{R}_{s}<1$ and the disease will die out. When the intensity of noise is small, then $\mathscr{R}_{s}>1$ and a sufficient condition for the existence of stationary distribution is obtained, which means the disease is prevalent. Finally, the main results are illustrated by numerical simulations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper deals with a three-species ecological system with time delay and harvesting. Sufficient conditions guaranteeing the local stability and the occurrence of Hopf bifurcation for the system are obtained. Further, the properties of Hopf bifurcation are investigated using the center manifold theorem and normal form theory. Computer simulations are carried out to illustrate the theoretical predictions. Finally, biological meaning and a conclusion are presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The present paper puts forward and probes a stochastic single-species model with predation effect in a polluted environment. We propose a threshold between extermination and weak persistence of the species and provide sufficient conditions for the stochastic persistence of the species. In addition, we evaluate the growth rates of the solution. Theoretical findings are expounded by some numerical simulations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we investigate the dynamical behavior of a two-group SVIR epidemic model with random effect. Firstly, the two-group SVIR epidemic model with random perturbation of natural death rate is established. The existence and uniqueness of positive solution are proved by using stopping time theory and the Lyapunov analysis method. Secondly, a property of the system solution is obtained by using the law of strong numbers and the continuous local martingale. Finally, a new combination of Lyapunov functions is applied. The solution of the model we obtained is oscillating around a steady state if the basic reproduction number is less than one, which is the disease-free equilibrium of the corresponding deterministic model. A numerical simulation is presented to verify our theoretical results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we study a novel deterministic and stochastic SIR epidemic model with vertical transmission and media coverage. For the deterministic model, we give the basic reproduction number R 0 which determines the extinction or prevalence of the disease. In addition, for the stochastic model, we prove existence and uniqueness of the positive solution, and extinction and persistence in mean. Furthermore, we give numerical simulations to verify our results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we study the reasonability of linearized approximation and Hopf bifurcation control for a fractional-order delay Bhalekar–Gejji (BG) chaotic system. Since the current study on Hopf bifurcation for fractional-order delay systems is carried out on the basis of analyses for stability of equilibrium of its linearized approximation system, it is necessary to verify the reasonability of linearized approximation. Through Laplace transformation, we first illustrate the equivalence of stability of equilibrium for a fractional-order delay Bhalekar–Gejji chaotic system and its linearized approximation system under an appropriate prior assumption. This semianalytically verifies the reasonability of linearized approximation from the viewpoint of stability. Then we theoretically explore the relationship between the time delay and Hopf bifurcation of such a system. By introducing the delayed feedback controller into the proposed system, the influence of the feedback gain changes on Hopf bifurcation is also investigated. The obtained results indicate that the stability domain can be effectively controlled by the proposed delayed feedback controller. Moreover, numerical simulations are made to verify the validity of the theoretical results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The objective of this paper is to explore the long time behavior of a stochastic SIR model. We establish a threshold condition called the basic reproduction number under stochastic perturbation for persistence or extinction of the disease. Especially, some numerical simulations are applied to support our theoretical results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper addresses the anti-synchronization control problem of memristor-based distributed parameter neural networks (MDPNNs) with time-varying delays. An intermittent sampled-data controller is proposed such that the response system can be anti-synchronized with the drive system by using Lyapunov stability theory. The design approach of the desired intermittent sampled-data controller is first proposed. Based on a differential inequality and linear matrix inequality (LMI) technology, novel sufficient conditions for the exponential anti-synchronization are obtained in terms of line matrix inequalities. Numerical simulations are shown to demonstrate the effectiveness of the theoretical results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper investigates exponential synchronization of networked dynamical systems under event-triggered control schemes. Two event-triggered sampled-data transmission schemes, which only need the latest observations of their neighborhood and the virtual leader to predict the next observation time, are designed to realize exponential synchronization of networked dynamical systems. That is, the coupled information is updated only when the triggered conditions are violated. Hence, continuous communication can be avoided and the number of information transmission is reduced. A positive lower bound for inter-event intervals is achieved to exclude Zeno behavior. Finally, two numerical simulation examples are provided to illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A two species non-autonomous competitive phytoplankton system with nonlinear inter-inhibition terms and one toxin producing phytoplankton is studied in this paper. Sufficient conditions which guarantee the extinction of a species and the global attractivity of the other one are obtained. Some parallel results corresponding to Yue (Adv. Differ. Equ. 2016:1, 2016, doi:) are established. Numeric simulations are carried out to show the feasibility of our results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we study the dynamics property of a stochastic HIV model with Beddington–DeAngelis functional response. It has a unique uninfected steady state. We prove that the model has a unique global positive solution. Furthermore, if the basic reproductive number is not larger than 1, the asymptotic behavior of the solution is stochastically stable. Otherwise, it fluctuates randomly around the infected steady state of the corresponding deterministic HIV model. Finally, some numerical simulations are carried out to verify our results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we construct a tritrophic level food chain model considering the model parameters as fuzzy interval numbers. We check the positivity and boundedness of solutions of the model system and find out all the equilibrium points of the model system along with its existence criteria. We perform stability analysis at all equilibrium points of the model system and discuss in the imprecise environment. We also perform meticulous numerical simulations to study the dynamical behavior of the model system in detail. Finally, we incorporate different harvesting scenarios in the model system and deploy maximum sustainable yield (MSY) policies to determine optimum level of harvesting in the imprecise environment without putting any unnecessary extra risk on the species toward its possible extinction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, an improved fractional-order model of boundary formation in the Drosophila large intestine dependent on Delta-Notch pathway is proposed for the first time. The uniqueness, nonnegativity, and boundedness of solutions are studied. In a two cells model, there are two equilibriums (no-expression of Delta and normal expression of Delta). Local asymptotic stability is proved for both cases. Stability analysis shows that the orders of the fractional-order differential equation model can significantly affect the equilibriums in the two cells model. Numerical simulations are presented to illustrate the conclusions. Next, the sensitivity of model parameters is calculated, and the calculation results show that different parameters have different sensitivities. The most and least sensitive parameters in the two cells model and the 60 cells model are verified by numerical simulations. What is more, we compare the fractional-order model with the integer-order model by simulations, and the results show that the orders can significantly affect the dynamic and the phenotypes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we propose and study a stochastic two-species cooperation model with functional response in a polluted environment. We first perform the survival analysis and establish sufficient conditions for extinction, weak persistence, and stochastic permanence. Then we further perform the survival analysis based on the temporal average of population size and derive sufficient conditions for the strong persistence in the mean and weak persistence in the mean. Finally, we present numerical simulations to justify the theoretical results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper is concerned with a delayed tobacco smoking model containing users in the form of snuffing. Its dynamics is studied in terms of local stability and Hopf bifurcation by regarding the time delay as a bifurcation parameter and analyzing the associated characteristic transcendental equation. Specially, specific formulas determining the stability and direction of the Hopf bifurcation are derived with the aid of the normal form theory and the center manifold theorem. Using LMI techniques, global exponential stability results for smoking present equilibrium have been presented. Computer simulations are implemented to explain the obtained analytical results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Evolutionary game dynamics has become a hot topic in recent years. In this paper, we combine game theory and dynamical systems to investigate the stability of imitative dynamics in two-community with different kinds of delays. First, we establish a new model of imitative dynamics in two-community. Then, three sufficient conditions of the asymptotical stability for the neutrally stable strategy of the imitative dynamics are obtained. Finally, numerical simulations are consistent with the theoretical analysis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we propose a simple network consisting of only two nodes and two paths. The first node, which is called the source, has three competing firms that send their quantities of load via the two paths to the second node, called the destination node. The static game that describes the reaction among the three firms is constructed. The Nash equilibrium point of the static game is discussed. Assuming a gradient firm based rule we investigate the dynamic game which has the same Nash equilibrium as in the static game. The local stability conditions of the Nash equilibrium are obtained in terms of the reactivity parameters among the firms and the nonlinear costs functions adopted by those firms. The obtained results are supported by a numerical simulation that in turn gives routes where Nash equilibrium may lose its stability. The simulation shows that Nash equilibrium loses its stability via flip and fold bifurcations and then chaos exists. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A stochastic susceptible–exposed–infected–recovered (SEIR) model with nonlinear incidence rate is investigated. Under suitable conditions, existence and uniqueness of a global solution, stationary distribution with ergodicity, persistence in the mean, and extinction of the disease are obtained. Numerical simulations and conclusions are separately carried out at the end of this paper. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we consider a predator–prey metapopulation model with a ring-structured configuration of an arbitrary and finite number of patches. The prey are assumed to disperse between the connected patches with a constant dispersal delay. We show that the dispersal delay can induce stability switches exhibiting both stabilizing and destabilizing roles in the stability of the symmetric coexistence equilibrium. Numerical simulations are presented to further illustrate the effects of the dispersal delay, the dispersal rate, the fraction of dispersal due to predation avoidance and the network topology on the number of stability switches. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper explores a class of unbounded distributed delayed inertial neural networks. By introducing some new differential inequality analysis and abandoning the traditional order reduction technique, some new assertions are derived to verify the global exponential stability of the addressed networks, which improve and generalize some recently published articles. Finally, two cases of numerical examples and simulations are given to illustrate these analytical conclusions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, bifurcations and chaotic behaviours of Kopel oligopoly model with different adjustment speed are discussed. The results imply that the Kopel oligopoly model undergoes flip bifurcation, Neimark–Sacker bifurcation, 1:3 and 1:4 resonances, which could induce complex dynamics, especially global behaviours between different orbits. The conditions for the occurrence of three different kinds of bifurcation are derived. Furthermore, the numerical simulations provide us the case study of theoretical analysis and the corresponding dynamical behaviours, especially the occurrence of global orbits. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper investigates a periodic Nicholson's blowflies equation with multiple time-varying delays. By using differential inequality techniques and the fluctuation lemma, we establish a criterion to ensure the global exponential stability on the positive solutions of the addressed equation, which improves and complements some existing ones. The effectiveness of the obtained result is illustrated by some numerical simulations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper presents two high-order exponential time differencing precise integration methods (PIMs) in combination with a spatially global sixth-order compact finite difference scheme (CFDS) for solving parabolic equations with high accuracy. One scheme is a modification of the compact finite difference scheme of precise integration method (CFDS-PIM) based on the fourth-order Taylor approximation and the other is a modification of the CFDS-PIM based on a (4 , 4) -Padé approximation. Moreover, on coupling with the Strang splitting method, these schemes are extended to multi-dimensional problems, which also have fast computational efficiency and high computational accuracy. Several numerical examples are carried out in order to demonstrate the performance and ability of the proposed schemes. Numerical results indicate that the proposed schemes improve remarkably the computational accuracy rather than the empirical finite difference scheme. Moreover, these examples show that the CFDS-PIM based on the fourth-order Taylor approximation yields more accurate results than the CFDS-PIM based on the (4 , 4) -Padé approximation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, a hybrid predator–prey model with two general functional responses under seasonal succession is proposed. The model is composed of two subsystems: in the first one, the prey follows the Gompertz growth, and it turns to the logistic growth in the second subsystem since seasonal succession. The two processes are connected by impulsive perturbations. Some very general, weak criteria on the ultimate boundedness, permanence, existence, uniqueness and global attractivity of predator-free periodic solution are established. We find that the hybrid population model with seasonal succession has more survival possibilities of natural species than the usual population models. The theoretical results are illustrated by special examples and numerical simulations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we study a predator-prey-mutualist system with digestion delay. First, we calculate the threshold value of delay and prove that the positive equilibrium is locally asymptotically stable when the delay is less than the threshold value and the system undergoes a Hopf bifurcation at the positive equilibrium when the delay is equal to the threshold value. Second, by applying the normal form method and center manifold theorem, we investigate the properties of Hopf bifurcation, such as the direction and stability. Finally, some numerical simulations are carried out to verify the main theoretical conclusions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we propose a discrete Nicholson's blowflies model with feedback control. Sufficient conditions are obtained for the permanence. By means of an almost periodic functional hull theory, we show that the almost periodic system has a uniqueness of globally attractive almost periodic solution. Moreover, a suitable example and its numerical simulation are given to illustrate the feasibility of the main results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper investigates the stabilizing and synchronization problems of a memristor-based Chua chaotic system in a finite time. A lemma concerning the finite-time stability for an impulsive system is proposed by extending the finite-time stability theory. Then some finite-time stabilizing and synchronization criterion are presented which guarantee the finite-time stabilization and synchronization for the model considered. Finally, the efficiency of the control scheme is further demonstrated by the simulation examples. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper is concerned with the problem of the fault detection for switched T-S fuzzy systems with actuator faults. The system faults and unknown disturbances are considered to be in a finite frequency domain. An effective fault detection filter is designed to measure the fault sensitivity and disturbance robustness. By using Parseval's theorem and S-procedure, a new finite frequency method of fault detection for switched T-S fuzzy systems is formulated. Sufficient linear matrix inequalities (LMIs) conditions are proposed to design the fault detection filter, which can guarantee the finite frequency $H_{-}$ and $H_{\infty}$ performance. The effectiveness of the given finite frequency method for switched T-S fuzzy systems is illustrated through two numerical simulation examples. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, a class of Nicholson-type delay systems with impulsive effects is considered. First, an equivalence relation between the solution (or positive periodic solution) of a Nicholson-type delay system with impulsive effects and that of the corresponding Nicholson-type delay system without impulsive effects is established. Then, by applying the cone fixed point theorem, some criteria are established for the existence and uniqueness of positive periodic solutions of the given systems. Finally, an example and its simulation are provided to illustrate the main results. Our results extend and improve greatly some earlier works reported in the literature. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we study the permanence and the periodic solution of the periodic predator-prey-mutualist system. It is well known that mutualist species can reduce the capture rate of the predator species to the prey species. By further developing the analysis technique of Teng, a set of conditions which ensure the permanence of the system are obtained. In addition, sufficient conditions are derived for the existence of positive periodic solutions to the system. An example together with its numerical simulation shows the feasibility of the main results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]