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G.) gbolahan.idowu@lasu.edu.ng (Dr. Idowu Gbolahan) Mon, 09 Sep 2024 14:17:37 +0000 OJS 3.1.2.1 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 Common Fixed Point Theorems of Some Certain Generalized Contractive Conditions in Convex Metric Space Settings http://ijmso.unilag.edu.ng/article/view/2172 <p>This paper investigates convergence results for fixed point iterations to the unique common fixed point of sequences of Akram-Jungck and MJ type contractive operators, using Jungck-Schaefer-like iterative technique. We also demonstrate the applicability of these results to solving optimization problems.</p> O. J. Omidire Copyright (c) 2024 O. J. Omidire https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 http://ijmso.unilag.edu.ng/article/view/2172 Wed, 15 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Application of Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equation to Compressible and Incompressible Fluid Particles in a Spherical Region http://ijmso.unilag.edu.ng/article/view/2173 <p>In the previous work, the response of viscous and non-viscous fluids to magnetic resonance was examined. In this research work, Diffusion magnetic resonance imaging, MRI, is used to study, analyse and compare the response of particles of compressible and incompressible fluids in a spherical region. The fluids considered are hydrogen gas and paraffin oil. The general flow equation was evolved from the fundamental Bloch equations. The general flow equation was<br>solved using the method of separation of variables and applied to spherical region leading to Legendre equation of the first and second kinds. From the results obtained, it can be concluded that the value of Magnetization for hydrogen gas ranges from 9.28819444503×1013 to 9.35×1014. However, appreciable change can be noticed when magnetization is 9.2881944500003 × 1013. For paraffin oil, the value of Magnetization ranges from 2.749305556000075×1014 to 2.75×1014<br>with appreciable change noticed at magnetization value of 2.7493055560000094 × 1014. The analytical solution of Diffusion MRI equation adopted in this research work has shown the difference in compressible (hydrogen gas) and incompressible (paraffin oil) fluids in a spherical region through the magnetization values that were generated. This is laying credence to the effectiveness and non-invasive properties of MRI.</p> Ahmed Saba, S. I. Yusuf, D. O. Olaoye, A. O. Jatto Copyright (c) 2024 Ahmed Saba, S. I. Yusuf, D. O. Olaoye, A. O. Jatto https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 http://ijmso.unilag.edu.ng/article/view/2173 Sat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Mathematical modeling of mosquito borne diseases with vertical transmissions as applied to Dengue http://ijmso.unilag.edu.ng/article/view/2195 <p>Aedes aegypti mosquitoes transmit important mosquito borne diseases that include dengue, yellow fever, zika, chikungunya, rift valley, and west nile among others. The dynamics of these diseases are influenced by various factors such as population dynamics of humans and mosquitoes, mosquito behaviour, and transmission modes. This study focuses on multiple transmissions, where both vertical and horizontal modes are considered with application to dengue virus. We therefore present a model that incorporates vertical transmission within the mosquito population. Threshold quantities for the model are computed, with the mosquito extinction equilibrium being globally asymptotically stable when the basic offspring number (N0) is less than one, also, the disease free equilibrium is shown to be locally asymptotically stable when the basic reproduction number (R0) is less than one. The model is shown to undergo backward bifurcation, and conditions under which the disease free equilibrium would be globally asymptotically stable is presented. Type reproduction numbers are also computed. Some results of numerical simulations, and sensitivity (</p> U. A. Danbaba, M. D. Aloko, A. M. Ayinde Copyright (c) http://ijmso.unilag.edu.ng/article/view/2195 Mon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Some Geometric Characterization Of Star-like 3D Conjugacy C3ω∗n On Partial One-One Transformation Semigroups http://ijmso.unilag.edu.ng/article/view/2196 <p>Let Xn = {1, 2, 3, ...} be a set of distinct non negative integer then C3ω∗n be star-like conjugacy transformation semigroup for all D(α∗) (domain of α∗) and I(α∗) (Image of α∗) such that an operator | αωi − ωi+1 |≤| αωi − ωi | was generated. A star-like transformation semigroup is said to satisfy collapse function if C+(α∗) =| ∪tα− : t ∈ Tαω∗n | while the finding shows that the collapse of 3D star-like conjugacy classes are zero. The geometry model of 3D starlike conjugacy was obtained by using folding principle on a standard A4 paper which shows the star-like 3D conjugacy relation α(ij) = αi+αi+1 αi−αi+1 = αi+1+αi αi+1−αi .Some tables were formed to analyse the structure of star-like derank of C3ω∗n be | n − Imα∗ |= d, star-like collapse C+(α∗) =| ∪tα−1 : t ∈ Tαω∗n |, Star-like relapse C−(α∗) =| n−C+(α∗), Star-like pivot of C3ω∗n be |n.r+(α∗)c−(α∗) + c+(α∗|= p and Star-like joint of C3ω∗n be | r+(α∗)−m∗(α∗)−C+(α∗)+n |= j . The study conclude that C3ω∗n has n order conjugacy classes and we show that ϕ ∈ C3ω∗n.</p> I. R. Peter, M. M. Mogbonju, A. O. Adeniji, S. A. Akinwunmi, A. Ibrahim Copyright (c) http://ijmso.unilag.edu.ng/article/view/2196 Mon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Development and Analysis of a Nested Multiscale Model of Hepatitis B Viral Infection http://ijmso.unilag.edu.ng/article/view/2197 <p>Hepatitis B remains a global health concern owing to its deadly nature. A Nested Multiscale<br>Model was developed by applying the Replication-Transmission Theory at the cell level of<br>biological organisation. A new set of measures to assess infectiousness at the individual and<br>community levels was presented at the biological organisation’s cell level, where we grounded<br>our analysis. These models make it possible to investigate the dynamics of the virus within<br>infected cells, as well as the dynamics of future cell infections and the discharge of the virus<br>from infected cells. To study quantitatively how the dynamics of within-cell replication affect<br>the dynamics of between-cell transmission, mathematical analysis and numerical simulations<br>were carried out. These simulations can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment and<br>preventive interventions.</p> O. T. Ogunfowote Copyright (c) http://ijmso.unilag.edu.ng/article/view/2197 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Markov Switching Autoregressive Model: A Volatility Model With Application to All Share Index Returns http://ijmso.unilag.edu.ng/article/view/2199 <p>This study explored the Autoregressive models incorporating Regime switching or Markov<br>switching non-linear predictive models. This stemmed from the complexities observed in economic<br>phenomena the understanding of which will help in recommending better model fits.<br>The study collected data on all share index returns (Jan, 1985 - December 2019) from the<br>Nigeria Stock Exchange, fit an appropriate MS-AR model and estimate its parameters. The<br>parameters of the model were obtained while their properties like the expected duration, autocorrelation<br>measure and the goodness of fit were equally computed in testing the applicability<br>of the model. The result shows that the MS (3)-AR (3) as a predictive model was appropriate,<br>efficient and robust enough for forecasting the returns of the all-share index of the Nigerian<br>stock exchange over the sampled period. The study is therefore relevant for modelling all share<br>index returns by investors, policy makers, researchers and the general public.</p> E. M. Ikegwu, J. N. Onyeka-Ubaka Copyright (c) 2024 http://ijmso.unilag.edu.ng/article/view/2199 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Bifurcation Analysis of an Age Structured Malaria Model http://ijmso.unilag.edu.ng/article/view/2200 <p>Malaria is one of the diseases that account for the highest mortality in sub-Saharan Africa<br>particularly among children below the age of five. On 17 April 2023, Nigeria became the<br>second country in the world to approve R21 malaria vaccine to prevent malaria infections<br>in children from five months to thirty-six months of age. In an attempt to investigate the<br>implications of vaccine development for malaria and the subsequent approval of its use in some<br>endemic regions, an age-structured malaria model was designed and some important factors<br>that could shape malaria dynamics were incorporated (e.g. vaccination, nonlinear incidence,<br>asymptomatic carriers, relapse and migration). The validity of the model is established using<br>some mathematics theorems and the reproduction number is computed following the next<br>generation matrix method. Bifurcation analysis is conducted by employing the center manifold<br>theorem. The results of the study indicated that the development of malaria vaccines and<br>the subsequent approval of its use in some malaria endemic regions (e.g. Ghana, Nigeria,<br>etc.) are a welcome development. However, while the vaccines may guarantee the necessary<br>protection, its application and coverage to the fullest may not instigate malaria eradication.<br>The policy implication of the results is that the prevalence of vectors in the endemic regions<br>necessitated adequate vector control in addition to the application of vaccines to minimize<br>malaria transmission.</p> N. Isah, M. O. Ibrahim, B. Y. Isah, B. A. Magaji Copyright (c) 2024 http://ijmso.unilag.edu.ng/article/view/2200 Wed, 10 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Green functions of Fractional Partial Differential Equation With a Modified Elliptic Potential By a Weighted Bessel Function http://ijmso.unilag.edu.ng/article/view/2202 <p>In this paper, the Green function of a fractional partial differential equation [(−Δ)1+α + V (x)]Ψ = δ(x − a), α ∈ (0, 1) is obtained where the Laplacian Δ, the potential V (x) and the Dirac delta function δ(x) are defined over a closed ball B(0, r) of radius r &gt; 0 in an Euclidean space Rn and V (x) is a modified vector-valued Weierstrass sigma elliptic potential weighted by a Bessel function. A combination of Fourier and Hankel transform techniques are employed in obtaining the main result.</p> U.S. Idiong Copyright (c) 2024 http://ijmso.unilag.edu.ng/article/view/2202 Tue, 30 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 A Stochastic Model for the Variation of Fourier Series Expansions with Time Delay Arising in Financial Market Price Changes http://ijmso.unilag.edu.ng/article/view/2237 <p>In this paper, we derive a closed-form solution for the Stochastic Delay Differential Equation<br>(SDDE). We formulated and proved theorems using Fourier series coefficients, which provided<br>exact conditions for asset proce returns in three scenarios : linear, quadratic, and cubic functions.<br>These price functions were utilized as the drift, representing the return rate in the SDDE<br>solution, resulting in three distinct solutions. We empirically evaluated these solutions to analyze the periodic impact of delay on each asset price<br>function, revealing that an increase in the delay parameter reduces the value of time-varying<br>asset investments. Finally, our comparison of the asset values indicated that return rates following a linear trend<br>offer the highest precision.</p> I. U. Amadi, C. P. N. Ogbogbo, I. Davies, T. Katsekpor Copyright (c) http://ijmso.unilag.edu.ng/article/view/2237 Tue, 30 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Maximum Likelihood Estimation Of Hidden Markov Model: Application To Markers of Infectious Disease Progression http://ijmso.unilag.edu.ng/article/view/2238 <p>Hidden Markov models describe the probabilistic dependence between the latent state and the<br>observed variable of a system. It is a stochastic model with a sequence of observable events<br>where the underlying process that generates these events is unobserved. Hidden Markov models<br>could be used to analyze the history of various diseases, including infectious disease progression.<br>These models in life experiments describe the disease evolution, estimate the transition rates,<br>and evaluate the therapy effects on progression. In many cases, the states characterize the<br>markers of the diseases. Parameter estimation is indispensable when using the hidden Markov<br>model to model any dataset. In this work, the hidden Markov model is used to analyze the<br>dataset of HIV-infected patients undergoing antiretroviral treatments at a university teaching<br>hospital in Nigeria with different compliance levels. The model’s parameters were estimated<br>using the maximum likelihood estimation (MLE) method. The variables are the CD4 counts<br>and viral load results, often clinically characterized as markers of infectious diseases. The<br>transition probabilities provide insights into the stability and dynamics of the hidden states,<br>which is crucial for understanding the underlying processes modeled by the HMM. The results<br>indicate that stage 1 has a high probability of staying on that stage with ART treatment,<br>whereas stage 2 has a higher chance of sliding to stage 3. The results also indicate a high<br>chance of remaining in stage 3 once a patient is diagnosed with AIDS. The results show that<br>keeping the CD4 count up with antiretroviral treatments holds off symptoms and complications<br>of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and helps patients live longer. These highlight<br>the importance of maintaining an undetectable viral load with ART to ensure a healthy life<br>for HIV-infected individuals. Consequently, patient compliance in completing the treatment<br>regimes is optimal.</p> R. U. Okafor, E. B. Nkemnole Copyright (c) http://ijmso.unilag.edu.ng/article/view/2238 Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000