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Area of Science:

  • Mathematical modeling
  • Epidemiology
  • Population dynamics

Background:

  • Traditional logistic models assume a single timescale, which is insufficient for complex real-world phenomena.
  • Epidemic spreading and population growth often exhibit dynamics influenced by multiple interacting factors and timescales.
  • Existing models may not accurately capture the intricate temporal variations observed in real-world scenarios.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a novel mathematical approach for modeling logistic dynamics and epidemic spreading.
  • To introduce a time-dependent growth rate to account for a distribution of timescales.
  • To present the Stretched Logistic Function as a modified logistic function for complex dynamics.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a differential equation incorporating a power-law time-dependent growth rate.
  • Derivation of the Stretched Logistic Function as the solution to this equation.
  • Application and validation of the model using COVID-19 spreading data in Italy.

Main Results:

  • The Stretched Logistic Function effectively models population and epidemic dynamics with multiple timescales.
  • The proposed model demonstrates that real-world infection spreading, such as COVID-19, is characterized by time-dependent dynamics.
  • The study highlights the limitations of single-timescale models in complex scenarios.

Conclusions:

  • The Stretched Logistic Function offers a more realistic representation of population and epidemic dynamics compared to traditional logistic models.
  • The model's ability to incorporate a distribution of timescales is crucial for understanding complex real-world processes.
  • Further research can explore the Stretched Logistic Function's relationship with diffusion processes and its broader applicability.