A New Simple Epidemic Discrete-Time Model Describing the Dissemination of Information with Optimal Control Strategy

In this paper, we consider a new discrete-time model that describes the spread of information by sharing in some kind of online environments such as Facebook, WhatsApp, and Twitter. The impact of sharing on the information amount is investigated, which is incorporated in the considered model as a su...

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Main Authors: Hamza Boutayeb, Sara Bidah, Omar Zakary, Mostafa Rachik
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2020-01-01
Series:Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/7465761
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description In this paper, we consider a new discrete-time model that describes the spread of information by sharing in some kind of online environments such as Facebook, WhatsApp, and Twitter. The impact of sharing on the information amount is investigated, which is incorporated in the considered model as a supplement compartment. We consider the possible interactions between individuals and information on the Internet, such as posts, images, and videos. The theory of control is used to show the effectiveness of our optimal control strategy in reducing the information amount and sharers and then decreases the dissemination of false information that can lead to annoying situations and unstable state in the society. Numerical simulations are performed to investigate several scenarios before and after the use of our strategy of control. Furthermore, sensitivity analysis of the information amount on parameters is simulated and discussed.
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spelling doaj-art-364da8cd30504d4292af0bc4678372432025-02-03T06:43:51ZengWileyDiscrete Dynamics in Nature and Society1026-02261607-887X2020-01-01202010.1155/2020/74657617465761A New Simple Epidemic Discrete-Time Model Describing the Dissemination of Information with Optimal Control StrategyHamza Boutayeb0Sara Bidah1Omar Zakary2Mostafa Rachik3Laboratory of Analysis, Modeling, and Simulation (LAMS), Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Faculty of Sciences Ben M’sik, Sidi Othman, BP 7955, Casablanca, MoroccoLaboratory of Analysis, Modeling, and Simulation (LAMS), Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Faculty of Sciences Ben M’sik, Sidi Othman, BP 7955, Casablanca, MoroccoLaboratory of Analysis, Modeling, and Simulation (LAMS), Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Faculty of Sciences Ben M’sik, Sidi Othman, BP 7955, Casablanca, MoroccoLaboratory of Analysis, Modeling, and Simulation (LAMS), Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Hassan II University of Casablanca, Faculty of Sciences Ben M’sik, Sidi Othman, BP 7955, Casablanca, MoroccoIn this paper, we consider a new discrete-time model that describes the spread of information by sharing in some kind of online environments such as Facebook, WhatsApp, and Twitter. The impact of sharing on the information amount is investigated, which is incorporated in the considered model as a supplement compartment. We consider the possible interactions between individuals and information on the Internet, such as posts, images, and videos. The theory of control is used to show the effectiveness of our optimal control strategy in reducing the information amount and sharers and then decreases the dissemination of false information that can lead to annoying situations and unstable state in the society. Numerical simulations are performed to investigate several scenarios before and after the use of our strategy of control. Furthermore, sensitivity analysis of the information amount on parameters is simulated and discussed.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/7465761
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title_short A New Simple Epidemic Discrete-Time Model Describing the Dissemination of Information with Optimal Control Strategy
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url http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/7465761
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