Nonlinear Equations: Theory, Methods, and Applications II

A special issue of Mathematics (ISSN 2227-7390). This special issue belongs to the section "Difference and Differential Equations".

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Dear Colleagues,

It is our pleasure to announce the launch of a new Special Issue of Mathematics on the topic of “Nonlinear Equations: Theory, Methods, and Applications II”. While the list below is by no means exclusive, some of the topics we would be interested in covering in this Special Issue include:

  • Ordinary differential equations;
  • Delay differential equations;
  • Functional equations;
  • Equations on time scales;
  • Partial differential equations;
  • Fractional differential equations;
  • Stochastic differential equations;
  • Integral equations;
  • Applications of Fixed-Point Theorems to Nonlinear Equations.

We look forward to your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Ravi P. Agarwal
Prof. Dr. Bashir Ahmad
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12 pages, 286 KiB  
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Impulsive Memristive Cohen–Grossberg Neural Networks Modeled by Short Term Generalized Proportional Caputo Fractional Derivative and Synchronization Analysis
by Ravi Agarwal and Snezhana Hristova
Mathematics 2022, 10(13), 2355; https://doi.org/10.3390/math10132355 - 5 Jul 2022
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The synchronization problem for impulsive fractional-order Cohen–Grossberg neural networks with generalized proportional Caputo fractional derivatives with changeable lower limit at any point of impulse is studied. We consider the cases when the control input is acting continuously as well as when it is [...] Read more.
The synchronization problem for impulsive fractional-order Cohen–Grossberg neural networks with generalized proportional Caputo fractional derivatives with changeable lower limit at any point of impulse is studied. We consider the cases when the control input is acting continuously as well as when it is acting instantaneously at the impulsive times. We defined the global Mittag–Leffler synchronization as a generalization of exponential synchronization. We obtained some sufficient conditions for Mittag–Leffler synchronization. Our results are illustrated with examples. Full article
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A Reliable Way to Deal with Fractional-Order Equations That Describe the Unsteady Flow of a Polytropic Gas
by M. Mossa Al-Sawalha, Ravi P. Agarwal, Rasool Shah, Osama Y. Ababneh and Wajaree Weera
Mathematics 2022, 10(13), 2293; https://doi.org/10.3390/math10132293 - 30 Jun 2022
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In this paper, fractional-order system gas dynamics equations are solved analytically using an appealing novel method known as the Laplace residual power series technique, which is based on the coupling of the residual power series approach with the Laplace transform operator to develop [...] Read more.
In this paper, fractional-order system gas dynamics equations are solved analytically using an appealing novel method known as the Laplace residual power series technique, which is based on the coupling of the residual power series approach with the Laplace transform operator to develop analytical and approximate solutions in quick convergent series types by utilizing the idea of the limit with less effort and time than the residual power series method. The given model is tested and simulated to confirm the proposed technique’s simplicity, performance, and viability. The results show that the above-mentioned technique is simple, reliable, and appropriate for investigating nonlinear engineering and physical problems. Full article
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On Caputo–Katugampola Fractional Stochastic Differential Equation
by McSylvester Ejighikeme Omaba and Hamdan Al Sulaimani
Mathematics 2022, 10(12), 2086; https://doi.org/10.3390/math10122086 - 16 Jun 2022
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We consider the following stochastic fractional differential equation CD0+α,ρφ(t)=κϑ(t,φ(t))w˙(t), 0<tT, where [...] Read more.
We consider the following stochastic fractional differential equation CD0+α,ρφ(t)=κϑ(t,φ(t))w˙(t), 0<tT, where φ(0)=φ0 is the initial function, CD0+α,ρ is the Caputo–Katugampola fractional differential operator of orders 0<α1,ρ>0, the function ϑ:[0,T]×RR is Lipschitz continuous on the second variable, w˙(t) denotes the generalized derivative of the Wiener process w(t) and κ>0 represents the noise level. The main result of the paper focuses on the energy growth bound and the asymptotic behaviour of the random solution. Furthermore, we employ Banach fixed point theorem to establish the existence and uniqueness result of the mild solution. Full article
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Exact Solvability Conditions for the Non-Local Initial Value Problem for Systems of Linear Fractional Functional Differential Equations
by Natalia Dilna and Michal Fečkan
Mathematics 2022, 10(10), 1759; https://doi.org/10.3390/math10101759 - 21 May 2022
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The exact conditions sufficient for the unique solvability of the initial value problem for a system of linear fractional functional differential equations determined by isotone operators are established. In a sense, the conditions obtained are optimal. The method of the test elements intended [...] Read more.
The exact conditions sufficient for the unique solvability of the initial value problem for a system of linear fractional functional differential equations determined by isotone operators are established. In a sense, the conditions obtained are optimal. The method of the test elements intended for the estimation of the spectral radius of a linear operator is used. The unique solution is presented by the Neumann’s series. All theoretical investigations are shown in the examples. A pantograph-type model from electrodynamics is studied. Full article
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Controllability of Second Order Functional Random Differential Equations with Delay
by Mouffak Benchohra, Fatima Bouazzaoui, Erdal Karapinar and Abdelkrim Salim
Mathematics 2022, 10(7), 1120; https://doi.org/10.3390/math10071120 - 31 Mar 2022
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In this article, we study some existence and controllability results for two classes of second order functional differential equations with delay and random effects. To begin, we employ a random fixed point theorem with a stochastic domain to demonstrate the existence of mild [...] Read more.
In this article, we study some existence and controllability results for two classes of second order functional differential equations with delay and random effects. To begin, we employ a random fixed point theorem with a stochastic domain to demonstrate the existence of mild random solutions. Next, we prove that our problems are controllable. Finally, an example is given to validate the theory part. Full article
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Infinite Interval Problems for Fractional Evolution Equations
by Yong Zhou
Mathematics 2022, 10(6), 900; https://doi.org/10.3390/math10060900 - 11 Mar 2022
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In this paper, we investigate infinite interval problems for the fractional evolution equations with Hilfer fractional derivative. By using the generalized Ascoli–Arzelà theorem and some new techniques, we prove the existence of mild solutions of Hilfer fractional evolution equations when the semigroup is [...] Read more.
In this paper, we investigate infinite interval problems for the fractional evolution equations with Hilfer fractional derivative. By using the generalized Ascoli–Arzelà theorem and some new techniques, we prove the existence of mild solutions of Hilfer fractional evolution equations when the semigroup is compact as well as noncompact. In addition, an example is provided to illustrate the results. Full article
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Stability Results of Mixed Type Quadratic-Additive Functional Equation in β-Banach Modules by Using Fixed-Point Technique
by Kandhasamy Tamilvanan, Rubayyi T. Alqahtani and Syed Abdul Mohiuddine
Mathematics 2022, 10(3), 493; https://doi.org/10.3390/math10030493 - 3 Feb 2022
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We aim to introduce the quadratic-additive functional equation (shortly, QA-functional equation) and find its general solution. Then, we study the stability of the kind of Hyers-Ulam result with a view of the aforementioned functional equation by utilizing the technique based on a fixed [...] Read more.
We aim to introduce the quadratic-additive functional equation (shortly, QA-functional equation) and find its general solution. Then, we study the stability of the kind of Hyers-Ulam result with a view of the aforementioned functional equation by utilizing the technique based on a fixed point in the framework of β-Banach modules. We here discuss our results for odd and even mappings as well as discuss the stability of mixed cases. Full article
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Anticipated Backward Doubly Stochastic Differential Equations with Non-Lipschitz Coefficients
by Tie Wang and Siyu Cui
Mathematics 2022, 10(3), 396; https://doi.org/10.3390/math10030396 - 27 Jan 2022
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The work presented in this paper focuses on a type of differential equations called anticipated backward doubly stochastic differential equations (ABDSDEs) whose generators not only depend on the anticipated terms of the solution (Y·,Z·) but also satisfy [...] Read more.
The work presented in this paper focuses on a type of differential equations called anticipated backward doubly stochastic differential equations (ABDSDEs) whose generators not only depend on the anticipated terms of the solution (Y·,Z·) but also satisfy one kind of non-Lipschitz assumption. Firstly, we give the existence and uniqueness theorem. Further, two comparison theorems for the solutions of these equations are obtained after finding a new comparison theorem for backward doubly stochastic differential equations (BDSDEs) with non-Lipschitz coefficients. Full article
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Boundary Value Problem for ψ-Caputo Fractional Differential Equations in Banach Spaces via Densifiability Techniques
by Choukri Derbazi, Zidane Baitiche, Mouffak Benchohra and Yong Zhou
Mathematics 2022, 10(1), 153; https://doi.org/10.3390/math10010153 - 5 Jan 2022
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A novel fixed-point theorem based on the degree of nondensifiability (DND) is used in this article to examine the existence of solutions to a boundary value problem containing the ψ-Caputo fractional derivative in Banach spaces. Besides that, an example is included to [...] Read more.
A novel fixed-point theorem based on the degree of nondensifiability (DND) is used in this article to examine the existence of solutions to a boundary value problem containing the ψ-Caputo fractional derivative in Banach spaces. Besides that, an example is included to verify our main results. Moreover, the outcomes obtained in this research paper ameliorate and expand some previous findings in this area. Full article
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A Study of ψ-Hilfer Fractional Boundary Value Problem via Nonlinear Integral Conditions Describing Navier Model
by Songkran Pleumpreedaporn, Weerawat Sudsutad, Chatthai Thaiprayoon, Juan E. Nápoles and Jutarat Kongson
Mathematics 2021, 9(24), 3292; https://doi.org/10.3390/math9243292 - 17 Dec 2021
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This paper investigates existence, uniqueness, and Ulam’s stability results for a nonlinear implicit ψ-Hilfer FBVP describing Navier model with NIBCs. By Banach’s fixed point theorem, the unique property is established. Meanwhile, existence results are proved by using the fixed point theory [...] Read more.
This paper investigates existence, uniqueness, and Ulam’s stability results for a nonlinear implicit ψ-Hilfer FBVP describing Navier model with NIBCs. By Banach’s fixed point theorem, the unique property is established. Meanwhile, existence results are proved by using the fixed point theory of Leray-Schauder’s and Krasnoselskii’s types. In addition, Ulam’s stability results are analyzed. Furthermore, several instances are provided to demonstrate the efficacy of the main results. Full article
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Existence of Positive Solutions for a Higher-Order Fractional Differential Equation with Multi-Term Lower-Order Derivatives
by Weiwei Liu and Lishan Liu
Mathematics 2021, 9(23), 3031; https://doi.org/10.3390/math9233031 - 26 Nov 2021
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This paper deals with the study of the existence of positive solutions for a class of nonlinear higher-order fractional differential equations in which the nonlinear term contains multi-term lower-order derivatives. By reducing the order of the highest derivative, the higher-order fractional differential equation [...] Read more.
This paper deals with the study of the existence of positive solutions for a class of nonlinear higher-order fractional differential equations in which the nonlinear term contains multi-term lower-order derivatives. By reducing the order of the highest derivative, the higher-order fractional differential equation is transformed into a lower-order fractional differential equation. Then, combining with the properties of left-sided Riemann–Liouville integral operators, we obtain the existence of the positive solutions of fractional differential equations utilizing some weaker conditions. Furthermore, some examples are given to demonstrate the validity of our main results. Full article
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Some Inequalities of Extended Hypergeometric Functions
by Shilpi Jain, Rahul Goyal, Praveen Agarwal and Juan L. G. Guirao
Mathematics 2021, 9(21), 2702; https://doi.org/10.3390/math9212702 - 25 Oct 2021
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Hypergeometric functions and their inequalities have found frequent applications in various fields of mathematical sciences. Motivated by the above, we set up certain inequalities including extended type Gauss hypergeometric function and confluent hypergeometric function, respectively, by virtue of Hölder integral inequality and Chebyshev’s [...] Read more.
Hypergeometric functions and their inequalities have found frequent applications in various fields of mathematical sciences. Motivated by the above, we set up certain inequalities including extended type Gauss hypergeometric function and confluent hypergeometric function, respectively, by virtue of Hölder integral inequality and Chebyshev’s integral inequality. We also studied the monotonicity, log-concavity, and log-convexity of extended hypergeometric functions, which are derived by using the inequalities on an extended beta function. Full article
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An Investigation of an Integral Equation Involving Convex–Concave Nonlinearities
by Ravi P. Agarwal, Mohamed Jleli and Bessem Samet
Mathematics 2021, 9(19), 2372; https://doi.org/10.3390/math9192372 - 24 Sep 2021
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We investigate the existence and uniqueness of positive solutions to an integral equation involving convex or concave nonlinearities. A numerical algorithm based on Picard iterations is provided to obtain an approximation of the unique solution. The main tools used in this work are [...] Read more.
We investigate the existence and uniqueness of positive solutions to an integral equation involving convex or concave nonlinearities. A numerical algorithm based on Picard iterations is provided to obtain an approximation of the unique solution. The main tools used in this work are based on partial-ordering methods and fixed-point theory. Our results are supported by examples. Full article
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Analysis of the Time Fractional-Order Coupled Burgers Equations with Non-Singular Kernel Operators
by Noufe H. Aljahdaly, Ravi P. Agarwal, Rasool Shah and Thongchai Botmart
Mathematics 2021, 9(18), 2326; https://doi.org/10.3390/math9182326 - 19 Sep 2021
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In this article, we have investigated the fractional-order Burgers equation via Natural decomposition method with nonsingular kernel derivatives. The two types of fractional derivatives are used in the article of Caputo–Fabrizio and Atangana–Baleanu derivative. We employed Natural transform on fractional-order Burgers equation followed [...] Read more.
In this article, we have investigated the fractional-order Burgers equation via Natural decomposition method with nonsingular kernel derivatives. The two types of fractional derivatives are used in the article of Caputo–Fabrizio and Atangana–Baleanu derivative. We employed Natural transform on fractional-order Burgers equation followed by inverse Natural transform, to achieve the result of the equations. To validate the method, we have considered a two examples and compared with the exact results. Full article
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Investigation of the Fractional Strongly Singular Thermostat Model via Fixed Point Techniques
by Mohammed K. A. Kaabar, Mehdi Shabibi, Jehad Alzabut, Sina Etemad, Weerawat Sudsutad, Francisco Martínez and Shahram Rezapour
Mathematics 2021, 9(18), 2298; https://doi.org/10.3390/math9182298 - 17 Sep 2021
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Our main purpose in this paper is to prove the existence of solutions for the fractional strongly singular thermostat model under some generalized boundary conditions. In this way, we use some recent nonlinear fixed-point techniques involving α-ψ-contractions and α-admissible [...] Read more.
Our main purpose in this paper is to prove the existence of solutions for the fractional strongly singular thermostat model under some generalized boundary conditions. In this way, we use some recent nonlinear fixed-point techniques involving α-ψ-contractions and α-admissible maps. Further, we establish the similar results for the hybrid version of the given fractional strongly singular thermostat control model. Some examples are studied to illustrate the consistency of our results. Full article
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A Multispecies Cross-Diffusion Model for Territorial Development
by Abdulaziz Alsenafi and Alethea B. T. Barbaro
Mathematics 2021, 9(12), 1428; https://doi.org/10.3390/math9121428 - 19 Jun 2021
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We develop an agent-based model on a lattice to investigate territorial development motivated by markings such as graffiti, generalizing a previously-published model to account for K groups instead of two groups. We then analyze this model and present two novel variations. Our model [...] Read more.
We develop an agent-based model on a lattice to investigate territorial development motivated by markings such as graffiti, generalizing a previously-published model to account for K groups instead of two groups. We then analyze this model and present two novel variations. Our model assumes that agents’ movement is a biased random walk away from rival groups’ markings. All interactions between agents are indirect, mediated through the markings. We numerically demonstrate that in a system of three groups, the groups segregate in certain parameter regimes. Starting from the discrete model, we formally derive the continuum system of 2K convection–diffusion equations for our model. These equations exhibit cross-diffusion due to the avoidance of the rival groups’ markings. Both through numerical simulations and through a linear stability analysis of the continuum system, we find that many of the same properties hold for the K-group model as for the two-group model. We then introduce two novel variations of the agent-based model, one corresponding to some groups being more timid than others, and the other corresponding to some groups being more threatening than others. These variations present different territorial patterns than those found in the original model. We derive corresponding systems of convection–diffusion equations for each of these variations, finding both numerically and through linear stability analysis that each variation exhibits a phase transition. Full article
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