In this study, we develop a mathematical model to understand how typhoid fever spreads within a population. The model is built using a system of five ordinary differential equations (ODEs), and we carefully analyze it to confirm that it behaves reliably and makes sense both mathematically and in real-world epidemiological terms. To find approximate solutions, we apply the Laplace-Adomian...
Mathematical Modeling has emerged as a powerful tool in epidemiology and public health, enabling researchers and policy makers to predict and analyzes the disease spread , evaluate the intervention strategies and inform policy decision . In the context of African development and advancement, mathematical modeling can play a very significant role in controlling and preventing the spread of the...
Cervical cancer is a leading cause of death among women particularly in developing countries, and often arises from abnormal cell growth in the cervix. Various risk factors contribute to its development, and statistical models can help predict its occurrence. It remains an important and public health concern, especially in regions where fundamental screening programs and diagnosis efficiency...
Avian Influenza is a deadly zoonotic disease that is common in almost all parts of the world. It remain a significant public health concern due to its zoonotic nature and potential to cause wide spread outbreaks. Several mathematical models by different researchers have addressed avian influenza disease dynamics, but gaps remain in understanding the combined effects of education campaigns,...
BRIDGING THEORY AND EPIDEMIOLOGY: A NEXT-GENERATION MATHEMATICAL MODEL FOR MALARIA ELIMINATION STRATEGIES.
F. D. AYEGBUSI 1 And J. A. AKINGBADE 2
1 Department of Mathematics, First Technical University, KM 15, Ibadan-Lagos Expressway, Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria. Tel:+23470330502140,
e-mail:
florahdammy@gmail.com. , florenceayegbusi@tech-u.edu.ng. and
2...
Persistence of cervical high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) is a necessary cause of cervical cancer (CC) that remains a significant public health concern globally. Although CC is largely preventable, it is still cause of mortality in adult women especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Screening for CC precancer and early invasive cancer is pivotal to a successful elimination strategy in any...
In this review, we provide a comprehensive analysis of pairwise network models in epidemiological modeling, focusing on their ability to capture local interaction dynamics and network heterogeneity. We examine key approximation techniques, including moment closures for homogeneous and heterogeneous degree networks, and discuss their role in deriving epidemic thresholds, basic reproduction...
The genus Ixora L., a member of the diverse Rubiaceae family, encompasses a range of plant forms from shrubs to small or medium-sized trees. Despite its botanical significance and widespread occurrence, there remains a notable paucity of comprehensive morphological research specifically on Ixora species. This research gap has led to widespread misidentification, particularly in regions...
- Rotimi Kayode Ogundeji1, Nofiu Idowu Badmus2, Anuoluwapo Oluwayemisi Aleem 3 and Motunrayo Zainab Tijani4
1,2,4Department of Statistics, Faculty of Science, University of Lagos, Akoka, Nigeria.
3Department of Statistics and Data Science, Fox School of Business, Temple University, USA.
1Email: rogundeji@unilag.edu.ng;m 2Email: nibadmus@unilag.edu.ng 3Email:...
Abstract
Background: Nigeria has the second highest number of people living with HIV with a national prevalence of 3.2% among young people aged 15 to 24 years. In Young People Living with HIV (YPLHIV), depression is the most prevalent mental health condition which adversely impacts disease progression if left untreated. Studies suggest that rates of depression and other psychosocial factors...
Physical properties of crops provide a vivid description of their sizes, shapes and behavioural characteristics which can be the basis for classification during handling and processing. Accurate prediction of mass and volume, among other important physical characteristics of crops, is crucial in the design of postharvest handling systems, particularly for sorting, grading and packaging of...
Indiscriminate dumping of waste is one of the major sources of pollution to the environment. Clean up of these wastes has led to appearance of dumpsites which has been used as farmlands. This study was carried out to assess the mobility potential of the Heavy Metals (HM) in selected vegetables with biochar application as composite component of dumpsite soil using Atomic Absorption...
