Global asymptotic behavior and boundedness of positive solutions to an odd-order rational difference equation

AbstractIn this note we consider the following high-order rational difference equation xn=1+∏i=1k(1−xn−i)∑i=1kxn−i,n=0,1,…, where k≥3 is odd number, x−k,x−k+1,x−k+2,…,x−1 is positive numbers. We obtain the boundedness of positive solutions for the above equation, and with the perturbation of initial values, we mainly use the transformation method to prove that the positive equilibrium point of this equation is globally asymptotically stable

Antiperiodic Solutions for a Kind of Nonlinear Duffing Equations with a Deviating Argument and Time-Varying Delay

This paper deals with a kind of nonlinear Duffing equation with a deviating argument and time-varying delay. By using differential inequality techniques, some very verifiable criteria on the existence and exponential stability of antiperiodic solutions for the equation are obtained. Our results are new and complementary to previously known results. An example is given to illustrate the feasibility and effectiveness of our main results

Impact of multiple time delays on bifurcation of a class of fractional nearest-neighbor coupled neural networks

In this paper, the impacts of multiple time delays on bifurcation of a class of fractional nearest-neighbor coupled neural networks are considered. Firstly, the sum of time delays is selected as a parameter, and the fractional nearest-neighbor coupled neural network model is linearized to obtain the corresponding characteristic equation. Then, utilizing stability and bifurcation theory of fractional-order delay differential equations, we investigate the effect of time delays on the system’s stability and bifurcations. The results show that when the time lag exceeds the critical value, the system will lose stability and generate Hopf bifurcation. Finally, the correctness of the conclusions in this paper is verified through numerical simulation

General form of some rational recursive sequences

AbstractIn this note, we study the general form of some rational recursive sequences. By some modification of the methods and ideas, as well as the transformation from the paper [K. S. Berenhaut, J. D. Foley and S. Stević, The global attractivity of the rational difference equation yn=yn−k+yn−m1+yn−kyn−m, Appl. Math. Lett. 20 (2007), 54–58], we give a new proof for the conjectures posed therein

Comparative exploration on bifurcation behavior for integer-order and fractional-order delayed BAM neural networks

In the present study, we deal with the stability and the onset of Hopf bifurcation of two type delayed BAM neural networks (integer-order case and fractional-order case). By virtue of the characteristic equation of the integer-order delayed BAM neural networks and regarding time delay as critical parameter, a novel delay-independent condition ensuring the stability and the onset of Hopf bifurcation for the involved integer-order delayed BAM neural networks is built. Taking advantage of Laplace transform, stability theory and Hopf bifurcation knowledge of fractional-order differential equations, a novel delay-independent criterion to maintain the stability and the appearance of Hopf bifurcation for the addressed fractional-order BAM neural networks is established. The investigation indicates the important role of time delay in controlling the stability and Hopf bifurcation of the both type delayed BAM neural networks. By adjusting the value of time delay, we can effectively amplify the stability region and postpone the time of onset of Hopf bifurcation for the fractional-order BAM neural networks. Matlab simulation results are clearly presented to sustain the correctness of analytical results. The derived fruits of this study provide an important theoretical basis in regulating networks

Global Asymptotic Stability of a Family of Nonlinear Difference Equations

In this note, we consider global asymptotic stability of the following nonlinear difference equation xn=(∏i=1v(xn-kiβi+1)+∏i=1v(xn-kiβi-1))/(∏i=1v(xn-kiβi+1)-∏i=1v(xn-kiβi-1)),  n=0,1,…, where ki∈ℕ  (i=1,2,…,v),  v≥2, β1∈[-1,1], β2,β3,…,βv∈(-∞,+∞), x-m,x-m+1,…,x-1∈(0,∞), and m=max1≤i≤v{ki}. Our result generalizes the corresponding results in the recent literature and simultaneously conforms to a conjecture in the work by Berenhaut et al. (2007)

Global Asymptotic Stability of a Family of Nonlinear Difference Equations

In this note, we consider global asymptotic stability of the following nonlinear difference equation . . , −1 ∈ (0, ∞), and = max 1≤ ≤V { }. Our result generalizes the corresponding results in the recent literature and simultaneously conforms to a conjecture in the work b