Computational Methods in Applied Analysis and Mathematical Modeling

A special issue of Mathematics (ISSN 2227-7390). This special issue belongs to the section "Mathematics and Computer Science".

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Regarding New Wave Patterns of the Newly Extended Nonlinear (2+1)-Dimensional Boussinesq Equation with Fourth Order
by Juan Luis García Guirao, Haci Mehmet Baskonus and Ajay Kumar
Mathematics 2020, 8(3), 341; https://doi.org/10.3390/math8030341 - 4 Mar 2020
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This paper applies the sine-Gordon expansion method to the extended nonlinear (2+1)-dimensional Boussinesq equation. Many new dark, complex and mixed dark-bright soliton solutions of the governing model are derived. Moreover, for better understanding of the results, 2D, 3D and contour graphs under the [...] Read more.
This paper applies the sine-Gordon expansion method to the extended nonlinear (2+1)-dimensional Boussinesq equation. Many new dark, complex and mixed dark-bright soliton solutions of the governing model are derived. Moreover, for better understanding of the results, 2D, 3D and contour graphs under the strain conditions and the suitable values of parameters are also plotted. Full article
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Modified Accelerated Bundle-Level Methods and Their Application in Two-Stage Stochastic Programming
by Chunming Tang, Bo He and Zhenzhen Wang
Mathematics 2020, 8(2), 265; https://doi.org/10.3390/math8020265 - 17 Feb 2020
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The accelerated prox-level (APL) and uniform smoothing level (USL) methods recently proposed by Lan (Math Program, 149: 1–45, 2015) can achieve uniformly optimal complexity when solving black-box convex programming (CP) and structure non-smooth CP problems. In this paper, we propose two modified accelerated [...] Read more.
The accelerated prox-level (APL) and uniform smoothing level (USL) methods recently proposed by Lan (Math Program, 149: 1–45, 2015) can achieve uniformly optimal complexity when solving black-box convex programming (CP) and structure non-smooth CP problems. In this paper, we propose two modified accelerated bundle-level type methods, namely, the modified APL (MAPL) and modified USL (MUSL) methods. Compared with the original APL and USL methods, the MAPL and MUSL methods reduce the number of subproblems by one in each iteration, thereby improving the efficiency of the algorithms. Conclusions of optimal iteration complexity of the proposed algorithms are established. Furthermore, the modified methods are applied to the two-stage stochastic programming, and numerical experiments are implemented to illustrate the advantages of our methods in terms of efficiency and accuracy. Full article
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On C-To-R-Based Iteration Methods for a Class of Complex Symmetric Weakly Nonlinear Equations
by Min-Li Zeng and Guo-Feng Zhang
Mathematics 2020, 8(2), 208; https://doi.org/10.3390/math8020208 - 6 Feb 2020
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To avoid solving the complex systems, we first rewrite the complex-valued nonlinear system to real-valued form (C-to-R) equivalently. Then, based on separable property of the linear and the nonlinear terms, we present a C-to-R-based Picard iteration method and a nonlinear C-to-R-based splitting (NC-to-R) [...] Read more.
To avoid solving the complex systems, we first rewrite the complex-valued nonlinear system to real-valued form (C-to-R) equivalently. Then, based on separable property of the linear and the nonlinear terms, we present a C-to-R-based Picard iteration method and a nonlinear C-to-R-based splitting (NC-to-R) iteration method for solving a class of large sparse and complex symmetric weakly nonlinear equations. At each inner process iterative step of the new methods, one only needs to solve the real subsystems with the same symmetric positive and definite coefficient matrix. Therefore, the computational workloads and computational storage will be saved in actual implements. The conditions for guaranteeing the local convergence are studied in detail. The quasi-optimal parameters are also proposed for both the C-to-R-based Picard iteration method and the NC-to-R iteration method. Numerical experiments are performed to show the efficiency of the new methods. Full article
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Approximate Solutions for Fractional Boundary Value Problems via Green-CAS Wavelet Method
by Muhammad Ismail, Umer Saeed, Jehad Alzabut and Mujeeb ur Rehman
Mathematics 2019, 7(12), 1164; https://doi.org/10.3390/math7121164 - 2 Dec 2019
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In this study, we present a novel numerical scheme for the approximate solutions of linear as well as non-linear ordinary differential equations of fractional order with boundary conditions. This method combines Cosine and Sine (CAS) wavelets together with Green function, called Green-CAS method. [...] Read more.
In this study, we present a novel numerical scheme for the approximate solutions of linear as well as non-linear ordinary differential equations of fractional order with boundary conditions. This method combines Cosine and Sine (CAS) wavelets together with Green function, called Green-CAS method. The method simplifies the existing CAS wavelet method and does not require conventional operational matrices of integration for certain cases. Quasilinearization technique is used to transform non-linear fractional differential equations to linear equations and then Green-CAS method is applied. Furthermore, the proposed method has also been analyzed for convergence, particularly in the context of error analysis. Sufficient conditions for the existence of unique solutions are established for the boundary value problem under consideration. Moreover, to elaborate the effectiveness and accuracy of the proposed method, results of essential numerical applications have also been documented in graphical as well as tabular form. Full article
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Approximate Conservation Laws of Nonvariational Differential Equations
by Sameerah Jamal
Mathematics 2019, 7(7), 574; https://doi.org/10.3390/math7070574 - 27 Jun 2019
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The concept of an approximate multiplier (integrating factor) is introduced. Such multipliers are shown to give rise to approximate local conservation laws for differential equations that admit a small perturbation. We develop an explicit, algorithmic and efficient method to construct both the approximate [...] Read more.
The concept of an approximate multiplier (integrating factor) is introduced. Such multipliers are shown to give rise to approximate local conservation laws for differential equations that admit a small perturbation. We develop an explicit, algorithmic and efficient method to construct both the approximate multipliers and their corresponding approximate fluxes. Our method is applicable to equations with any number of independent and dependent variables, linear or nonlinear, is adaptable to deal with any order of perturbation and does not require the existence of a variational principle. Several important perturbed equations are presented to exemplify the method, such as the approximate KdV equation. Finally, a second treatment of approximate multipliers is discussed. Full article
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The Gegenbauer Wavelets-Based Computational Methods for the Coupled System of Burgers’ Equations with Time-Fractional Derivative
by Neslihan Ozdemir, Aydin Secer and Mustafa Bayram
Mathematics 2019, 7(6), 486; https://doi.org/10.3390/math7060486 - 28 May 2019
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In this study, Gegenbauer wavelets are used to present two numerical methods for solving the coupled system of Burgers’ equations with a time-fractional derivative. In the presented methods, we combined the operational matrix of fractional integration with the Galerkin method and the collocation [...] Read more.
In this study, Gegenbauer wavelets are used to present two numerical methods for solving the coupled system of Burgers’ equations with a time-fractional derivative. In the presented methods, we combined the operational matrix of fractional integration with the Galerkin method and the collocation method to obtain a numerical solution of the coupled system of Burgers’ equations with a time-fractional derivative. The properties of Gegenbauer wavelets were used to transform this system to a system of nonlinear algebraic equations in the unknown expansion coefficients. The Galerkin method and collocation method were used to find these coefficients. The main aim of this study was to indicate that the Gegenbauer wavelets-based methods is suitable and efficient for the coupled system of Burgers’ equations with time-fractional derivative. The obtained results show the applicability and efficiency of the presented Gegenbaur wavelets-based methods. Full article
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Some Remarks on a Variational Method for Stiff Differential Equations
by Sergio Amat, María José Legaz and Pablo Pedregal
Mathematics 2019, 7(5), 455; https://doi.org/10.3390/math7050455 - 20 May 2019
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We have recently proposed a variational framework for the approximation of systems of differential equations. We associated, in a natural way, with the original problem, a certain error functional. The discretization is based on standard descent schemes, and we can use a variable-step [...] Read more.
We have recently proposed a variational framework for the approximation of systems of differential equations. We associated, in a natural way, with the original problem, a certain error functional. The discretization is based on standard descent schemes, and we can use a variable-step implementation. The minimization problem has a unique solution, and the approach has a global convergence. The use of our error-functional strategy was considered by other authors, but using a completely different way to derive the discretization. Their technique was based on the use of an integral form of the Euler equation for a related optimal control problem, combined with an adapted version of the shooting method, and the cyclic coordinate descent method. In this note, we illustrate and compare our strategy to theirs from a numerical point of view. Full article
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Bifurcation and Stability Analysis of a System of Fractional-Order Differential Equations for a Plant–Herbivore Model with Allee Effect
by Ali Yousef and Fatma Bozkurt Yousef
Mathematics 2019, 7(5), 454; https://doi.org/10.3390/math7050454 - 20 May 2019
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This article concerns establishing a system of fractional-order differential equations (FDEs) to model a plant–herbivore interaction. Firstly, we show that the model has non-negative solutions, and then we study the existence and stability analysis of the constructed model. To investigate the case according [...] Read more.
This article concerns establishing a system of fractional-order differential equations (FDEs) to model a plant–herbivore interaction. Firstly, we show that the model has non-negative solutions, and then we study the existence and stability analysis of the constructed model. To investigate the case according to a low population density of the plant population, we incorporate the Allee function into the model. Considering the center manifold theorem and bifurcation theory, we show that the model shows flip bifurcation. Finally, the simulation results agree with the theoretical studies. Full article
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