Multiscale Modelling Tool: Mathematical modelling of collective behaviour without the maths.

Area of Science:

• Collective behaviour spans life sciences, social sciences, and physical/engineering sciences.
• It involves complex emergent dynamics arising from non-linear interactions.
• Understanding collective behaviour is crucial for scientific progress and technological design.

Background:

• Analyzing collective behaviour is challenging due to complex dynamics and demanding mathematical techniques.
• Existing methods require extensive training, are time-consuming, and prone to errors.
• This creates a barrier for practitioners seeking to study collective behaviour models.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present an accessible tool for automating the modeling and analysis of collective behaviour.
• To simplify the application of advanced mathematical techniques for a wider audience.
• To facilitate sophisticated investigations and advance standards in collective behaviour modeling.

Main Methods:

• Focuses on systems described by reaction kinetics, involving state-changing component interactions.
• Automates access to advanced mathematical techniques from statistical physics and nonlinear dynamical systems analysis.
• Incorporates computational simulation and provides interactive graphical plots.

Main Results:

• The tool offers automated modeling and analysis of collective behaviour.
• It simplifies complex mathematical techniques, lowering the barrier to entry for researchers.
• Expert users benefit from facilitated sophisticated investigations and automated analysis results.

Conclusions:

• The developed tool democratizes the analysis of collective behaviour.
• It enhances understanding and application of collective behaviour across disciplines.
• The online, accessible platform promotes broader engagement with complex modeling.