40 research outputs found
A numerical method for nonlinear age-structured population models with finite maximum age
AbstractWe propose a new numerical method for the approximation of solutions to a non-autonomous form of the classical Gurtin–MacCamy population model with a mortality rate that is the sum of an intrinsic age-dependent rate that becomes unbounded as the age approaches its maximum value, plus a non-local, non-autonomous, bounded rate that depends on some weighted population size. We prove that our new quadrature based method converges to second-order and we show the results of several numerical simulations
Numerical continuation of equilibria of physiologically structured population models
The paper introduces a new numerical method for continuation of equilibria of models describing physiologically structured populations. To describe such populations, we use integral equations coupled with each other via interaction (or feedback) variables. Additionally we allow interaction with unstructured populations, described by ordinary differential equations. The interaction variables are chosen such that if they are given functions of time, each of the resulting decoupled equations becomes linear. Our numerical procedure to approximate an equilibrium will use heavily this special form of the underlying equations. We also establish a method for local stability analysis of equilibria in dependence on parameters
Toward an integrated workforce planning framework using structured equations
Strategic Workforce Planning is a company process providing best in class,
economically sound, workforce management policies and goals. Despite the
abundance of literature on the subject, this is a notorious challenge in terms
of implementation. Reasons span from the youth of the field itself to broader
data integration concerns that arise from gathering information from financial,
human resource and business excellence systems. This paper aims at setting the
first stones to a simple yet robust quantitative framework for Strategic
Workforce Planning exercises. First a method based on structured equations is
detailed. It is then used to answer two main workforce related questions: how
to optimally hire to keep labor costs flat? How to build an experience
constrained workforce at a minimal cost
Dynamics of a structured slug population model in the absence of seasonal variation
We develop a novel, nonlinear structured population model for the slug Deroceras reticulatum, a highly significant agricultural pest of great economic impact, in both organic and non-organic settings. In the absence of seasonal variations, we numerically explore the effect of life history traits that are dependent on an individual's size and measures of population biomass. We conduct a systematic exploration of parameter space and highlight the main mechanisms and implications of model design. A major conclusion of this work is that strong size dependent predation significantly adjusts the competitive balance, leading to non-monotonic steady state solutions and slowly decaying transients consisting of distinct generational cycles. Furthermore, we demonstrate how a simple ratio of adult to juvenile biomass can act as a useful diagnostic to distinguish between predated and non-predated environments, and may be useful in agricultural settings
A model for cost efficient Workforce Organizational Dynamics and its optimization
This paper presents a workforce planning model scalable to an entire
hierarchical organization. Its main objective is to design a cost optimal
target which leverages flexible workforce solutions while ensuring an efficient
promotional flux. The value of this paper lies in its proposal of an adequate
flexibility rate using various solution types and in its discussion about
external hiring ratios. The mathematical structures of the models are analyzed
and numerical simulations illustrate the theoretical background