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Area of Science:

  • Dynamical Systems Theory
  • Mathematical Epidemiology
  • Computational Mathematics

Background:

  • Local stability analysis is crucial for understanding dynamical systems.
  • Traditional methods (Routh-Hurwitz) become computationally intensive for systems with >3 components.
  • Parameter-dependent stability analysis requires methods that avoid explicit value substitution.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and present efficient methods for local stability analysis of dynamical systems.
  • To address the computational challenges of analyzing larger systems (4-6 components).
  • To provide tools and guidelines for applying asymptotic approximation in stability analysis.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized asymptotic approximation, leveraging small parameters common in epidemiological models (ratio of timescales).
  • Developed general tools and guidelines for applying this simplification method.
  • Demonstrated the approach through two case studies in epidemiological modeling.

Main Results:

  • The proposed asymptotic approximation significantly simplifies stability analysis for larger systems.
  • The method is efficient and introduces minimal cost in terms of accuracy.
  • Provided practical examples showcasing the effectiveness of the described tools and guidelines.

Conclusions:

  • Asymptotic approximation offers a computationally feasible alternative for stability analysis in complex dynamical systems.
  • The presented methodology is particularly beneficial for epidemiological models with disparate timescales.
  • This work provides a valuable framework for researchers needing to perform parameter-dependent stability analyses efficiently.