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Bidirectional Conservative–Dissipative Transitions in a Five-Dimensional Fractional Chaotic System
by Yiming Wang, Fengjiao Gao and Mingqing Zhu
Mathematics 2025, 13(15), 2477; https://doi.org/10.3390/math13152477 - 1 Aug 2025
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This study investigates a modified five-dimensional chaotic system by incorporating structural term adjustments and Caputo fractional-order differential operators. The modified system exhibits significantly enriched dynamic behaviors, including offset boosting, phase trajectory rotation, phase trajectory reversal, and contraction phenomena. Additionally, the system exhibits bidirectional [...] Read more.
This study investigates a modified five-dimensional chaotic system by incorporating structural term adjustments and Caputo fractional-order differential operators. The modified system exhibits significantly enriched dynamic behaviors, including offset boosting, phase trajectory rotation, phase trajectory reversal, and contraction phenomena. Additionally, the system exhibits bidirectional transitions—conservative-to-dissipative transitions governed by initial conditions and dissipative-to-conservative transitions controlled by fractional order variations—along with a unique chaotic-to-quasiperiodic transition observed exclusively at low fractional orders. To validate the system’s physical realizability, a signal processing platform based on Digital Signal Processing (DSP) is implemented. Experimental measurements closely align with numerical simulations, confirming the system’s feasibility for practical applications. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos Theory, 2nd Edition)
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A Novel Approach to Solving Generalised Nonlinear Dynamical Systems Within the Caputo Operator
by Mashael M. AlBaidani and Rabab Alzahrani
Fractal Fract. 2025, 9(8), 503; https://doi.org/10.3390/fractalfract9080503 (registering DOI) - 31 Jul 2025
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In this study, we focus on solving the nonlinear time-fractional Hirota–Satsuma coupled Korteweg–de Vries (KdV) and modified Korteweg–de Vries (MKdV) equations, using the Yang transform iterative method (YTIM). This method combines the Yang transform with a new iterative scheme to construct reliable and [...] Read more.
In this study, we focus on solving the nonlinear time-fractional Hirota–Satsuma coupled Korteweg–de Vries (KdV) and modified Korteweg–de Vries (MKdV) equations, using the Yang transform iterative method (YTIM). This method combines the Yang transform with a new iterative scheme to construct reliable and efficient solutions. Readers can understand the procedures clearly, since the implementation of Yang transform directly transforms fractional derivative sections into algebraic terms in the given problems. The new iterative scheme is applied to generate series solutions for the provided problems. The fractional derivatives are considered in the Caputo sense. To validate the proposed approach, two numerical examples are analysed and compared with exact solutions, as well as with the results obtained from the fractional reduced differential transform method (FRDTM) and the q-homotopy analysis transform method (q-HATM). The comparisons, presented through both tables and graphical illustrations, confirm the enhanced accuracy and reliability of the proposed method. Moreover, the effect of varying the fractional order is explored, demonstrating convergence of the solution as the order approaches an integer value. Importantly, the time-fractional Hirota–Satsuma coupled KdV and modified Korteweg–de Vries (MKdV) equations investigated in this work are not only of theoretical and computational interest but also possess significant implications for achieving global sustainability goals. Specifically, these equations contribute to the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) “Life Below Water” by offering advanced modelling capabilities for understanding wave propagation and ocean dynamics, thus supporting marine ecosystem research and management. It is also relevant to SDG “Climate Action” as it aids in the simulation of environmental phenomena crucial to climate change analysis and mitigation. Additionally, the development and application of innovative mathematical modelling techniques align with “Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure” promoting advanced computational tools for use in ocean engineering, environmental monitoring, and other infrastructure-related domains. Therefore, the proposed method not only advances mathematical and numerical analysis but also fosters interdisciplinary contributions toward sustainable development. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Recent Trends in Computational Physics with Fractional Applications)
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Hille–Yosida-Type Theorem for Fractional Differential Equations with Dzhrbashyan–Nersesyan Derivative
by Vladimir E. Fedorov, Wei-Shih Du, Marko Kostić, Marina V. Plekhanova and Darya V. Melekhina
Fractal Fract. 2025, 9(8), 499; https://doi.org/10.3390/fractalfract9080499 - 30 Jul 2025
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It is a well-known fact that the Dzhrbashyan–Nersesyan fractional derivative includes as particular cases the fractional derivatives of Riemann–Liouville, Gerasimov–Caputo, and Hilfer. The notion of resolving a family of operators for a linear equation with the Dzhrbashyan–Nersesyan fractional derivative is introduced here. Hille–Yosida-type [...] Read more.
It is a well-known fact that the Dzhrbashyan–Nersesyan fractional derivative includes as particular cases the fractional derivatives of Riemann–Liouville, Gerasimov–Caputo, and Hilfer. The notion of resolving a family of operators for a linear equation with the Dzhrbashyan–Nersesyan fractional derivative is introduced here. Hille–Yosida-type theorem on necessary and sufficient conditions of the existence of a strongly continuous resolving family of operators is proved using Phillips-type approximations. The conditions concern the location of the resolvent set and estimates for the resolvent of a linear closed operator A at the unknown function in the equation. The existence of a resolving family means the existence of a solution for the equation under consideration. For such equation with an operator A satisfying Hille–Yosida-type conditions the uniqueness of a solution is shown also. The obtained results are illustrated by an example for an equation of the considered form in a Banach space of sequences. It is shown that such a problem in a space of sequences is equivalent to some initial boundary value problems for partial differential equations. Thus, this paper obtains key results that make it possible to determine the properties of the initial value problem involving the Dzhrbashyan–Nersesyan derivative by examining the properties of the operator in the equation; the results prove the existence and uniqueness of the solution and the correctness of the problem. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Fractional Systems, Integrals and Derivatives: Theory and Application)
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A Conservative Four-Dimensional Hyperchaotic Model with a Center Manifold and Infinitely Many Equilibria
by Surma H. Ibrahim, Ali A. Shukur and Rizgar H. Salih
Modelling 2025, 6(3), 74; https://doi.org/10.3390/modelling6030074 (registering DOI) - 29 Jul 2025
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This paper presents a novel four-dimensional autonomous conservative model characterized by an infinite set of equilibrium points and an unusual algebraic structure in which all eigenvalues of the Jacobian matrix are zero. The linearization of the proposed model implies that classical stability analysis [...] Read more.
This paper presents a novel four-dimensional autonomous conservative model characterized by an infinite set of equilibrium points and an unusual algebraic structure in which all eigenvalues of the Jacobian matrix are zero. The linearization of the proposed model implies that classical stability analysis is inadequate, as only the center manifolds are obtained. Consequently, the stability of the system is investigated through both analytical and numerical methods using Lyapunov functions and numerical simulations. The proposed model exhibits rich dynamics, including hyperchaotic behavior, which is characterized using the Lyapunov exponents, bifurcation diagrams, sensitivity analysis, attractor projections, and Poincaré map. Moreover, in this paper, we explore the model with fractional-order derivatives, demonstrating that the fractional dynamics fundamentally change the geometrical structure of the attractors and significantly change the system stability. The Grünwald–Letnikov formulation is used for modeling, while numerical integration is performed using the Caputo operator to capture the memory effects inherent in fractional models. Finally, an analog electronic circuit realization is provided to experimentally validate the theoretical and numerical findings. Full article
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Assessing the Efficiency of the Homotopy Analysis Transform Method for Solving a Fractional Telegraph Equation with a Bessel Operator
by Said Mesloub and Hassan Eltayeb Gadain
Fractal Fract. 2025, 9(8), 493; https://doi.org/10.3390/fractalfract9080493 - 28 Jul 2025
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In this study, we apply the Laplace Transform Homotopy Analysis Method (LTHAM) to numerically solve a fractional-order telegraph equation with a Bessel operator. The iterative scheme developed is tested on multiple examples to evaluate its efficiency. Our observations indicate that the method generates [...] Read more.
In this study, we apply the Laplace Transform Homotopy Analysis Method (LTHAM) to numerically solve a fractional-order telegraph equation with a Bessel operator. The iterative scheme developed is tested on multiple examples to evaluate its efficiency. Our observations indicate that the method generates an approximate solution in series form, which converges rapidly to the analytic solution in each instance. The convergence of these series solutions is assessed both geometrically and numerically. Our results demonstrate that LTHAM is a reliable, powerful, and straightforward approach to solving fractional telegraph equations, and it can be effectively extended to solve similar types of equations. Full article
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Efficient Numerical Methods for Time-Fractional Diffusion Equations with Caputo-Type Erdélyi–Kober Operators
by Ruilian Du and Jianhua Tang
Fractal Fract. 2025, 9(8), 486; https://doi.org/10.3390/fractalfract9080486 - 24 Jul 2025
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This study proposes an L1 discretization scheme (an accurate second-order finite difference method) for time-fractional diffusion equations involving the Caputo-type Erdélyi–Kober operator, which models anomalous diffusion. Our key contributions include the following: (i) reformulation of the original problem into an equivalent fractional integral [...] Read more.
This study proposes an L1 discretization scheme (an accurate second-order finite difference method) for time-fractional diffusion equations involving the Caputo-type Erdélyi–Kober operator, which models anomalous diffusion. Our key contributions include the following: (i) reformulation of the original problem into an equivalent fractional integral equation to facilitate analysis; (ii) development of a novel L1 scheme for temporal discretization, which is rigorously proven to realize second-order accuracy in time; (iii) derivation of positive definiteness properties for discrete kernel coefficients; (iv) discretization of the spatial derivative using the classical second-order centered difference scheme, for which its second-order spatial convergence is rigorously verified through numerical experiments (this results in a fully discrete scheme, enabling second-order accuracy in both temporal and spatial dimensions); (v) a fast algorithm leveraging sum-of-exponential approximation, reducing the computational complexity from O(N2) to O(NlogN) and memory requirements from O(N) to O(logN), where N is the number of grid points on a time scale. Our numerical experiments demonstrate the stability of the scheme across diverse parameter regimes and quantify significant gains in computational efficiency. Compared to the direct method, the fast algorithm substantially reduces both memory requirements and CPU time for large-scale simulations. Although a rigorous stability analysis is deferred to subsequent research, the proven properties of the coefficients and numerical validation confirm the scheme’s reliability. Full article
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Symmetrized Neural Network Operators in Fractional Calculus: Caputo Derivatives, Asymptotic Analysis, and the Voronovskaya–Santos–Sales Theorem
by Rômulo Damasclin Chaves dos Santos, Jorge Henrique de Oliveira Sales and Gislan Silveira Santos
Axioms 2025, 14(7), 510; https://doi.org/10.3390/axioms14070510 - 30 Jun 2025
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This work presents a comprehensive mathematical framework for symmetrized neural network operators operating under the paradigm of fractional calculus. By introducing a perturbed hyperbolic tangent activation, we construct a family of localized, symmetric, and positive kernel-like densities, which form the analytical backbone for [...] Read more.
This work presents a comprehensive mathematical framework for symmetrized neural network operators operating under the paradigm of fractional calculus. By introducing a perturbed hyperbolic tangent activation, we construct a family of localized, symmetric, and positive kernel-like densities, which form the analytical backbone for three classes of multivariate operators: quasi-interpolation, Kantorovich-type, and quadrature-type. A central theoretical contribution is the derivation of the Voronovskaya–Santos–Sales Theorem, which extends classical asymptotic expansions to the fractional domain, providing rigorous error bounds and normalized remainder terms governed by Caputo derivatives. The operators exhibit key properties such as partition of unity, exponential decay, and scaling invariance, which are essential for stable and accurate approximations in high-dimensional settings and systems governed by nonlocal dynamics. The theoretical framework is thoroughly validated through applications in signal processing and fractional fluid dynamics, including the formulation of nonlocal viscous models and fractional Navier–Stokes equations with memory effects. Numerical experiments demonstrate a relative error reduction of up to 92.5% when compared to classical quasi-interpolation operators, with observed convergence rates reaching On1.5 under Caputo derivatives, using parameters λ=3.5, q=1.8, and n=100. This synergy between neural operator theory, asymptotic analysis, and fractional calculus not only advances the theoretical landscape of function approximation but also provides practical computational tools for addressing complex physical systems characterized by long-range interactions and anomalous diffusion. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in Fuzzy Logic and Computational Intelligence)
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Dynamic Behavior of the Fractional-Order Ananthakrishna Model for Repeated Yielding
by Hongyi Zhu and Liping Yu
Fractal Fract. 2025, 9(7), 425; https://doi.org/10.3390/fractalfract9070425 - 28 Jun 2025
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This paper introduces and analyzes a novel fractional-order Ananthakrishna model. The stability of its equilibrium points is first investigated using fractional-order stability criteria, particularly in regions where the corresponding integer-order model exhibits instability. A linear finite difference scheme is then developed, incorporating an [...] Read more.
This paper introduces and analyzes a novel fractional-order Ananthakrishna model. The stability of its equilibrium points is first investigated using fractional-order stability criteria, particularly in regions where the corresponding integer-order model exhibits instability. A linear finite difference scheme is then developed, incorporating an accelerated L1 method for the fractional derivative. This enables a detailed exploration of the model’s dynamic behavior in both the time domain and phase plane. Numerical simulations, including Lyapunov exponents, bifurcation diagrams, phase and time diagrams, demonstrate that the fractional model exhibits stable and periodic behaviors across various fractional orders. Notably, as the fractional order approaches a critical threshold, the time required to reach stability increases significantly, highlighting complex stability-transition dynamics. The computational efficiency of the proposed scheme is also validated, showing linear CPU time scaling with respect to the number of time steps, compared to the nearly quadratic growth of the classical L1 and Grünwald-Letnikow schemes, making it more suitable for long-term simulations of complex fractional-order models. Finally, four types of stress-time curves are simulated based on the fractional Ananthakrishna model, corresponding to both stable and unstable domains, effectively capturing and interpreting experimentally observed repeated yielding phenomena. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Modeling and Dynamic Analysis of Fractional-Order Systems)
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Novel Approximations to the Multi-Dimensional Fractional Diffusion Models Using the Tantawy Technique and Two Other Transformed Methods
by Weaam Alhejaili, Adnan Khan, Amnah S. Al-Johani and Samir A. El-Tantawy
Fractal Fract. 2025, 9(7), 423; https://doi.org/10.3390/fractalfract9070423 - 27 Jun 2025
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This study analyzes the family of one of the most essential fractional differential equations due to its wide applications in physics and engineering: the multidimensional fractional linear and nonlinear diffusion equations. The Caputo fractional derivative operator is used to treat the time-fractional derivative. [...] Read more.
This study analyzes the family of one of the most essential fractional differential equations due to its wide applications in physics and engineering: the multidimensional fractional linear and nonlinear diffusion equations. The Caputo fractional derivative operator is used to treat the time-fractional derivative. To complete the analysis and generate more stable and highly accurate approximations of the proposed models, three extremely effective techniques, known as the direct Tantawy technique, the new iterative transform technique (NITM), and the homotopy perturbation transform method (HPTM), which combine the Elzaki transform (ET) with the new iterative method (NIM), and the homotopy perturbation method (HPM), are employed. These reliable approaches produce more stable and highly accurate analytical approximations in series form, which converge to the exact solutions after a few iterations. As the number of terms/iterations in the problems series solution rises, it is found that the derived approximations are closely related to each problem’s exact solutions. The two- and three-dimensional graphical representations are considered to understand the mechanism and dynamics of the nonlinear phenomena described by the derived approximations. Moreover, both the absolute and residual errors for all generated approximations are estimated to demonstrate the high accuracy of all derived approximations. The obtained results are encouraging and appropriate for investigating diffusion problems. The primary benefit lies in the fact that our proposed plan does not necessitate any presumptions or limitations on variables that might affect the real problems. One of the most essential features of the proposed methods is the low computational cost and fast computations, especially for the Tantawy technique. The findings of the present study will be valuable as a tool for handling fractional partial differential equation solutions. These approaches are essential in solving the problem and moving beyond the restrictions on variables that could make modeling the problem challenging. Full article
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Advanced Numerical Scheme for Solving Nonlinear Fractional Kuramoto–Sivashinsky Equations Using Caputo Operators
by Muhammad Nadeem and Loredana Florentina Iambor
Fractal Fract. 2025, 9(7), 418; https://doi.org/10.3390/fractalfract9070418 - 26 Jun 2025
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This work reveals an advanced numerical scheme for obtaining approximate solutions to nonlinear fractional Kuramoto–Sivashinsky (K-S) equations involving Caputo derivatives. We introduce the Sumudu transform (ST), which converts the fractional derivatives into their classical counterparts to produce a nonlinear recurrence equation. By using [...] Read more.
This work reveals an advanced numerical scheme for obtaining approximate solutions to nonlinear fractional Kuramoto–Sivashinsky (K-S) equations involving Caputo derivatives. We introduce the Sumudu transform (ST), which converts the fractional derivatives into their classical counterparts to produce a nonlinear recurrence equation. By using the homotopy perturbation method (HPM), we construct a homotopy with an embedding parameter to solve this recurrence relation. Our proposed technique is known as the Sumudu homotopy transform method (SHTM), which delivers results after fewer iterations and achieves precise outcomes with minimal computational effort. The proposed technique effectively eliminates the necessity for complex discretization or linearization, making it highly suitable for nonlinear problems. We showcase two numerical cases, along with two- and three-dimensional visualizations, to validate the accuracy and effectiveness of this technique. It also produces rapidly converging series solutions that closely align with the precise results. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Recent Trends in Computational Physics with Fractional Applications)
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Dynamical and Computational Analysis of Fractional Korteweg–de Vries-Burgers and Sawada–Kotera Equations in Terms of Caputo Fractional Derivative
by N. S. Alharthi
Fractal Fract. 2025, 9(7), 411; https://doi.org/10.3390/fractalfract9070411 - 25 Jun 2025
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This work examines the fractional Sawada–Kotera and Korteweg–de Vries (KdV)–Burgers equations, which are essential models of nonlinear wave phenomena in many scientific domains. The homotopy perturbation transform method (HPTM) and the Yang transform decomposition method (YTDM) are two sophisticated techniques employed to derive [...] Read more.
This work examines the fractional Sawada–Kotera and Korteweg–de Vries (KdV)–Burgers equations, which are essential models of nonlinear wave phenomena in many scientific domains. The homotopy perturbation transform method (HPTM) and the Yang transform decomposition method (YTDM) are two sophisticated techniques employed to derive analytical solutions. The proposed methods are novel and remarkable hybrid integral transform schemes that effectively incorporate the Adomian decomposition method, homotopy perturbation method, and Yang transform method. They efficiently yield rapidly convergent series-type solutions through an iterative process that requires fewer computations. The Caputo operator, used to express the fractional derivatives in the equations, provides a robust framework for analyzing the behavior of non-integer-order systems. To validate the accuracy and reliability of the obtained solutions, numerical simulations and graphical representations are presented. Furthermore, the results are compared with exact solutions using various tables and graphs, illustrating the effectiveness and ease of implementation of the proposed approaches for various fractional partial differential equations. The influence of the non-integer parameter on the solutions behavior is specifically examined, highlighting its function in regulating wave propagation and diffusion. In addition, a comparison with the natural transform iterative method and optimal auxiliary function method demonstrates that the proposed methods are more accurate than these alternative approaches. The results highlight the potential of YTDM and HPTM as reliable tools for solving nonlinear fractional differential equations and affirm their relevance in wave mechanics, fluid dynamics, and other fields where fractional-order models are applied. Full article
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Highly Accurate Numerical Method for Solving Fractional Differential Equations with Purely Integral Conditions
by Hany M. Ahmed
Fractal Fract. 2025, 9(7), 407; https://doi.org/10.3390/fractalfract9070407 - 24 Jun 2025
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The main goal of this paper is to present a new numerical algorithm for solving two models of one-dimensional fractional partial differential equations (FPDEs) subject to initial conditions (ICs) and integral boundary conditions (IBCs). This paper builds a modified shifted Chebyshev polynomial of [...] Read more.
The main goal of this paper is to present a new numerical algorithm for solving two models of one-dimensional fractional partial differential equations (FPDEs) subject to initial conditions (ICs) and integral boundary conditions (IBCs). This paper builds a modified shifted Chebyshev polynomial of the second kind (MSC2Ps) basis function that meets homogeneous IBCs, named IMSC2Ps. We also introduce two types of MSC2Ps that satisfy the given ICs. We create two operational matrices (OMs) for both ordinary derivatives (ODs) and Caputo fractional derivatives (CFDs) connected to these basis functions. By employing the spectral collocation method (SCM), we convert the FPDEs into a system of algebraic equations, which can be solved using any suitable numerical solvers. We validate the efficacy of our approach through convergence and error analyses, supported by numerical examples that demonstrate the method’s accuracy and effectiveness. Comparisons with existing methodologies further illustrate the advantages of our proposed technique, showcasing its high accuracy in approximating solutions. Full article
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Remarks on a New Variable-Coefficient Integro-Differential Equation via Inverse Operators
by Chenkuan Li, Nate Fingas and Ying Ying Ou
Fractal Fract. 2025, 9(7), 404; https://doi.org/10.3390/fractalfract9070404 - 23 Jun 2025
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In this paper, we investigate functional inverse operators associated with a class of fractional integro-differential equations. We further explore the existence, uniqueness, and stability of solutions to a new integro-differential equation featuring variable coefficients and a functional boundary condition. To demonstrate the applicability [...] Read more.
In this paper, we investigate functional inverse operators associated with a class of fractional integro-differential equations. We further explore the existence, uniqueness, and stability of solutions to a new integro-differential equation featuring variable coefficients and a functional boundary condition. To demonstrate the applicability of our main theorems, we provide several examples in which we compute values of the two-parameter Mittag–Leffler functions. The proposed approach is particularly effective for addressing a wide range of integral and fractional nonlinear differential equations with initial or boundary conditions—especially those involving variable coefficients, which are typically challenging to treat using classical integral transform methods. Finally, we demonstrate a significant application of the inverse operator approach by solving a Caputo fractional convection partial differential equation in Rn with an initial condition. Full article
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Nonlocal Nonlinear Fractional-Order Sequential Hilfer–Caputo Multivalued Boundary-Value Problems
by Sotiris K. Ntouyas, Bashir Ahmad and Jessada Tariboon
Mathematics 2025, 13(13), 2055; https://doi.org/10.3390/math13132055 - 20 Jun 2025
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This paper is concerned with the investigation of a nonlocal sequential multistrip boundary-value problem for fractional differential inclusions, involving (k1,ψ1)-Hilfer and (k2,ψ2)-Caputo fractional derivative operators, and [...] Read more.
This paper is concerned with the investigation of a nonlocal sequential multistrip boundary-value problem for fractional differential inclusions, involving (k1,ψ1)-Hilfer and (k2,ψ2)-Caputo fractional derivative operators, and (k2,ψ2)- Riemann–Liouville fractional integral operators. The problem considered in the present study is of a more general nature as the (k1,ψ1)-Hilfer fractional derivative operator specializes to several other fractional derivative operators by fixing the values of the function ψ1 and the parameter β. Also the (k2,ψ2)-Riemann–Liouville fractional integral operator appearing in the multistrip boundary conditions is a generalized form of the ψ2-Riemann–Liouville, k2-Riemann–Liouville, and the usual Riemann–Liouville fractional integral operators (see the details in the paragraph after the formulation of the problem. Our study includes both convex and non-convex valued maps. In the upper semicontinuous case, we prove four existence results with the aid of the Leray–Schauder nonlinear alternative for multivalued maps, Mertelli’s fixed-point theorem, the nonlinear alternative for contractive maps, and Krasnoselskii’s multivalued fixed-point theorem when the multivalued map is convex-valued and L1-Carathéodory. The lower semicontinuous case is discussed by making use of the nonlinear alternative of the Leray–Schauder type for single-valued maps together with Bressan and Colombo’s selection theorem for lower semicontinuous maps with decomposable values. Our final result for the Lipschitz case relies on the Covitz–Nadler fixed-point theorem for contractive multivalued maps. Examples are offered for illustrating the results presented in this study. Full article
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Proposal for the Application of Fractional Operators in Polynomial Regression Models to Enhance the Determination Coefficient R2 on Unseen Data
by Anthony Torres-Hernandez, Rafael Ramirez-Melendez and Fernando Brambila-Paz
Fractal Fract. 2025, 9(6), 393; https://doi.org/10.3390/fractalfract9060393 - 19 Jun 2025
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Since polynomial regression models are generally quite reliable for data that can be handled using a linear system, it is important to note that in some cases, they may suffer from overfitting during the training phase. This can lead to negative values of [...] Read more.
Since polynomial regression models are generally quite reliable for data that can be handled using a linear system, it is important to note that in some cases, they may suffer from overfitting during the training phase. This can lead to negative values of the coefficient of determination R2 when applied to unseen data. To address this issue, this work proposes the partial implementation of fractional operators in polynomial regression models to construct a fractional regression model. The aim of this approach is to mitigate overfitting, which could potentially improve the R2 value for unseen data compared to the conventional polynomial model, under the assumption that this could lead to predictive models with better performance. The methodology for constructing these fractional regression models is presented along with examples applicable to both Riemann–Liouville and Caputo fractional operators, where some results show that regions with initially negative or near-zero R2 values exhibit remarkable improvements after the application of the fractional operator, with absolute relative increases exceeding 800% on unseen data. Finally, the importance of employing sets in the construction of the fractional regression model within this methodological framework is emphasized, since from a theoretical standpoint, one could construct an uncountable family of fractional operators derived from the Riemann–Liouville and Caputo definitions that, although differing in their formulation, would yield the same regression results as those shown in the examples presented in this work. Full article
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