A New Simple Epidemic Discrete-Time Model Describing the Dissemination of Information with Optimal Control Strategy

Hamza Boutayeb, Sara Bidah, Omar Zakary and Mostafa Rachik

Discrete Dynamics in Nature and Society, 2020, vol. 2020, 1-11

Abstract:

In this paper, we consider a new discrete-time model that describes the spread of information by sharing in some kind of online environments such as Facebook, WhatsApp, and Twitter. The impact of sharing on the information amount is investigated, which is incorporated in the considered model as a supplement compartment. We consider the possible interactions between individuals and information on the Internet, such as posts, images, and videos. The theory of control is used to show the effectiveness of our optimal control strategy in reducing the information amount and sharers and then decreases the dissemination of false information that can lead to annoying situations and unstable state in the society. Numerical simulations are performed to investigate several scenarios before and after the use of our strategy of control. Furthermore, sensitivity analysis of the information amount on parameters is simulated and discussed.

Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.1155/2020/7465761

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