Title :
The use of t-norms in mathematical models of epidemics
Author :
Santo Pedro, Francielle ; Carvalho de Barros, Laecio
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Appl. Math., UNICAMP, Campinas, Brazil
Abstract :
We study different t-norms in epidemiological mathematical models. We explore the SI model, which encounter between individuals is originally modelled by the product operation (also a t-norm). We discuss the differences and advantages of using one or another t-norm. Finally, we compare the solutions provided by each approach.
Keywords :
algebra; diseases; epidemics mathematical models; epidemiological mathematical models; product operation; t-norms; Biology; Human immunodeficiency virus; Mathematical model; Silicon; Sociology; Statistics; Epidemiology; SI model; t-norm;
Conference_Titel :
Fuzzy Systems (FUZZ), 2013 IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Hyderabad
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4799-0020-6
DOI :
10.1109/FUZZ-IEEE.2013.6622327
