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Metering effects in population systems
(American Institute of Mathematical Sciences, 2013)
This study compares the effects of two types of metering (periodic resetting and periodic increments) on one variable in a dynamical system, relative to the behavior of the corresponding system with an equivalent level of ...
Transmission dynamics and underreporting of Kala-azar in the Indian State of Bihar
(2010)
"Kala-azar" (or Indian Visceral Leishmaniasis) is a vector-borne infectious dis-
ease affecting communities in tropical and subtropical areas of the world. Bihar,
a state in India, has one of the highest prevalence and ...
Evaluating treatment of Hepatitis C for hemolytic anemia management
(Elsevier, 2010)
The combination therapy of antiviral peg-interferon and ribavirin has evolved as one of the better treatments for Hepatitis-C. In spite of its success in controlling Hepatitis-C infection, it has also been associated with ...
Sociological phenomena as multiple nonlinearities: MTBI's new metaphor for complex human interactions
(American Institute of Mathematical Sciences, 2013)
Mathematical models are well-established as metaphors for biological and epidemiological systems. The framework of epidemic modeling has also been applied to sociological phenomena driven by peer pressure, notably in two ...
Influence of environmental factors on college alcohol drinking patterns
(American Institute of Mathematical Sciences, 2013)
Alcohol abuse is a major problem, especially among students on and around college campuses. We use the mathematical framework of [16] and study the role of environmental factors on the long term dynamics of an alcohol ...
The Mathematical and Theoretical Biology Institute - a model of mentorship through research
(American Instutute of Mathematical Sciences, 2013)
This article details the history, logistical operations, and design philosophy of the Mathematical and Theoretical Biology Institute (MTBI), a nationally recognized research program with an 18-year history of mentoring ...
A cross-institutional collaborative model
(Rapid Intellect, 2011)
In this duoethnography, a narrative framework is used to present the perspectives of members of a cross-institutional collaborative working group of mathematics education researchers. This article provides an example of ...