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Stanislaw Raczynski¹

¹Universidad Panamericana, Mexico City, Mexico.

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This study analyzes Lotka-Volterra prey-predator models by treating uncertain parameters as time-varying, not random. Differential inclusions reveal attainable population dynamics under parameter uncertainty.

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Area of Science:

Ecology
Mathematical Biology
Nonlinear Dynamics

Background:

The Lotka-Volterra equation models predator-prey population dynamics.
Traditional models often assume fixed parameters, neglecting real-world variability.
Parameter uncertainty significantly impacts ecological model predictions.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze Lotka-Volterra models considering parameter uncertainty.
To introduce a novel approach to parameter uncertainty in ecological modeling.
To determine the range of possible population dynamics under uncertain conditions.

Main Methods:

Utilized differential inclusions instead of ordinary differential equations.
Modeled uncertain parameters as time-varying within specified bounds.
Simulated model behavior to identify attainable sets in the state space.

Main Results:

Characterized population dynamics under time-varying parameter uncertainty.
Demonstrated the limitations of traditional parameter estimation.
Quantified the impact of parameter variability on model outcomes.

Conclusions:

The differential inclusion approach effectively captures dynamics under parameter uncertainty.
Results highlight the importance of considering dynamic parameter variations in ecological models.
This method provides a more robust understanding of population interactions.