Symmetry in Modeling and Analysis of Dynamic Systems

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The proposed Special Issue (SI) of the journal Symmetry aims to cover the exchange and dissemination of the concept of symmetry in the modelling and analysis of dynamic features occurring in various branches of science including physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering (mechanics, mechatronics, civil engineering, electronics, informatics, bioengineering, etc.).

The approaches based on dynamical symmetry breaking generalize and unify theories developed and employed in the aforementioned sciences under the concept of invariance of the global/local behavior of the points of spacetime, including temporal/spatiotemporal symmetries.

Since a property of the symmetry of the investigated system implies its conservation quantity like energy, linear/angular momentum, electric charge etc., contributions of research based on the mathematical models of nonlinear partial and ordinary differential equations are especially welcome.

The following topics are also included: (i) discrete vs. continuous symmetry breaking; (ii) solitary waves; (iii) symmetry breaking instability; (iv) symmetry exhibited by MEMS/NEMS; (v) arrays of oscillators subjected to electric/magnetic/thermal fields; (vi) time-symmetry breaking in quantum oscillators; (vii) symmetry breaking of resonances; (viii) symmetry in fluid-structure interaction; (ix) symmetry vs. asymmetry in pattern formation; (x) symmetry in solid-gas phase transition; (xi) continuous vs. discontinuous symmetry; (xii) temporal vs. spatiotemporal symmetry; (xiii) symmetry in transition from regular to chaotic dynamics.

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Keywords

  • nonlinear ODES and PDEs
  • stability
  • bifurcation
  • chaos
  • resonance
  • boundary conditions

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Small Solutions of the Perturbed Nonlinear Partial Discrete Dirichlet Boundary Value Problems with (p,q)-Laplacian Operator
by Feng Xiong and Zhan Zhou
Symmetry 2021, 13(7), 1207; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/sym13071207 - 05 Jul 2021
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In this paper, we consider a perturbed partial discrete Dirichlet problem with the (p,q)-Laplacian operator. Using critical point theory, we study the existence of infinitely many small solutions of boundary value problems. Without imposing the symmetry at the [...] Read more.
In this paper, we consider a perturbed partial discrete Dirichlet problem with the (p,q)-Laplacian operator. Using critical point theory, we study the existence of infinitely many small solutions of boundary value problems. Without imposing the symmetry at the origin on the nonlinear term f, we obtain the sufficient conditions for the existence of infinitely many small solutions. As far as we know, this is the study of perturbed partial discrete boundary value problems. Finally, the results are exemplified by an example. Full article
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Vibration Properties of a Concrete Structure with Symmetries Used in Civil Engineering
by Sorin Vlase, Marin Marin and Ovidiu Deaconu
Symmetry 2021, 13(4), 656; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/sym13040656 - 12 Apr 2021
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The paper aims to study a concrete structure, currently used in civil engineering, which has certain symmetries. This type of problem is common in engineering practice, especially in civil engineering. There are many reasons why structures with identical elements or certain symmetries are [...] Read more.
The paper aims to study a concrete structure, currently used in civil engineering, which has certain symmetries. This type of problem is common in engineering practice, especially in civil engineering. There are many reasons why structures with identical elements or certain symmetries are used in industry, related to economic considerations, shortening the design time, for constructive, simplicity, cost or logistical reasons. There are many reasons why the presence of symmetries has benefits for designers, builders, and beneficiaries. In the end, the result of these benefits materializes through short execution times and reduced costs. The paper studies the eigenvalue and eigenmode properties of vibration for components of the constructions’ structure, often encountered in current practice. The identification of such properties allows the simplification and easing of the effort necessary for the dynamic analysis of such a structure. Full article
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Evaluating the Impact of Different Symmetrical Models of Ambient Assisted Living Systems
by Wael Alosaimi, Md Tarique Jamal Ansari, Abdullah Alharbi, Hashem Alyami, Adil Hussain Seh, Abhishek Kumar Pandey, Alka Agrawal and Raees Ahmad Khan
Symmetry 2021, 13(3), 450; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/sym13030450 - 10 Mar 2021
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In recent years, numerous attempts have been made to enhance the living standard for old-aged people. Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) is an evolving interdisciplinary field aimed at the exploitation of knowledge and communication technology in health and tele-monitoring systems to combat the impact [...] Read more.
In recent years, numerous attempts have been made to enhance the living standard for old-aged people. Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) is an evolving interdisciplinary field aimed at the exploitation of knowledge and communication technology in health and tele-monitoring systems to combat the impact of the growing aging population. AAL systems are designed for customized, responsive, and predictive requirements, requiring high performance of functionality to ensure interoperability, accessibility, security, and consistency. Standardization, continuity, and assistance of system development have become an urgent necessity to meet the increasing needs for sustainable systems. In this article, we examine and address the methods of the different AAL systems. In addition, we analyzed the acceptance criteria of the AAL framework intending to define and evaluate different AAL-based symmetrical models, leveraging performance characteristics under the integrated fuzzy environment. The main goal is to provide an understanding of the current situation of the AAL-oriented setups. Our vision is to investigate and evaluate the potential symmetrical models of AAL systems and frameworks for the implementation of effective new installations. Full article
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Dynamical Simulation of Effective Stem Cell Transplantation for Modulation of Microglia Responses in Stroke Treatment
by Awatif Jahman Alqarni, Azmin Sham Rambely and Ishak Hashim
Symmetry 2021, 13(3), 404; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/sym13030404 - 02 Mar 2021
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Stem cell transplantation therapy may inhibit inflammation during stroke and increase the presence of healthy cells in the brain. The novelty of this work, is to introduce a new mathematical model of stem cells transplanted to treat stroke. This manuscript studies the stability [...] Read more.
Stem cell transplantation therapy may inhibit inflammation during stroke and increase the presence of healthy cells in the brain. The novelty of this work, is to introduce a new mathematical model of stem cells transplanted to treat stroke. This manuscript studies the stability of the mathematical model by using the current biological information on stem cell therapy as a possible treatment for inflammation from microglia during stroke. The model is proposed to represent the dynamics of various immune brain cells (resting microglia, pro-inflammation microglia, and anti-inflammation microglia), brain tissue damage and stem cells transplanted. This model is based on a set of five ordinary differential equations and explores the beneficial effects of stem cells transplanted at early stages of inflammation during stroke. The Runge–Kutta method is used to discuss the model analytically and solve it numerically. The results of our simulations are qualitatively consistent with those observed in experiments in vivo, suggesting that the transplanted stem cells could contribute to the increase in the rate of ant-inflammatory microglia and decrease the damage from pro-inflammatory microglia. It is found from the analysis and simulation results that stem cell transplantation can help stroke patients by modulation of the immune response during a stroke and decrease the damage on the brain. In conclusion, this approach may increase the contributions of stem cells transplanted during inflammation therapy in stroke and help to study various therapeutic strategies for stem cells to reduce stroke damage at the early stages. Full article
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Second-Order Non-Canonical Neutral Differential Equations with Mixed Type: Oscillatory Behavior
by Osama Moaaz, Amany Nabih, Hammad Alotaibi and Y. S. Hamed
Symmetry 2021, 13(2), 318; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/sym13020318 - 14 Feb 2021
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In this paper, we establish new sufficient conditions for the oscillation of solutions of a class of second-order delay differential equations with a mixed neutral term, which are under the non-canonical condition. The results obtained complement and simplify some known results in the [...] Read more.
In this paper, we establish new sufficient conditions for the oscillation of solutions of a class of second-order delay differential equations with a mixed neutral term, which are under the non-canonical condition. The results obtained complement and simplify some known results in the relevant literature. Example illustrating the results is included. Full article
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Generalized Attracting Horseshoe in the Rössler Attractor
by Karthik Murthy, Ian Jordan, Parth Sojitra, Aminur Rahman and Denis Blackmore
Symmetry 2021, 13(1), 30; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/sym13010030 - 27 Dec 2020
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We show that there is a mildly nonlinear three-dimensional system of ordinary differential equations—realizable by a rather simple electronic circuit—capable of producing a generalized attracting horseshoe map. A system specifically designed to have a Poincaré section yielding the desired map is described, but [...] Read more.
We show that there is a mildly nonlinear three-dimensional system of ordinary differential equations—realizable by a rather simple electronic circuit—capable of producing a generalized attracting horseshoe map. A system specifically designed to have a Poincaré section yielding the desired map is described, but not pursued due to its complexity, which makes the construction of a circuit realization exceedingly difficult. Instead, the generalized attracting horseshoe and its trapping region is obtained by using a carefully chosen Poincaré map of the Rössler attractor. Novel numerical techniques are employed to iterate the map of the trapping region to approximate the chaotic strange attractor contained in the generalized attracting horseshoe, and an electronic circuit is constructed to produce the map. Several potential applications of the idea of a generalized attracting horseshoe and a physical electronic circuit realization are proposed. Full article
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Multiple Solutions for a Class of Nonlinear Fourth-Order Boundary Value Problems
by Longfei Lin, Yansheng Liu and Daliang Zhao
Symmetry 2020, 12(12), 1989; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/sym12121989 - 02 Dec 2020
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This paper is concerned with multiple solutions for a class of nonlinear fourth-order boundary value problems with parameters. By constructing a special cone and applying fixed point index theory, the multiple solutions for the considered systems are obtained under some suitable assumptions. The [...] Read more.
This paper is concerned with multiple solutions for a class of nonlinear fourth-order boundary value problems with parameters. By constructing a special cone and applying fixed point index theory, the multiple solutions for the considered systems are obtained under some suitable assumptions. The main feature of obtained solutions (u(t),v(t)) is that the solution u(t) is positive, and the other solution v(t) may change sign. Finally, two examples with continuous function f1 being positive and f2 being semipositone are worked out to illustrate the main results. Full article
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Existence of Three Solutions for a Nonlinear Discrete Boundary Value Problem with ϕc-Laplacian
by Yanshan Chen and Zhan Zhou
Symmetry 2020, 12(11), 1839; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/sym12111839 - 06 Nov 2020
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In this paper, based on critical point theory, we mainly focus on the multiplicity of nontrivial solutions for a nonlinear discrete Dirichlet boundary value problem involving the mean curvature operator. Without imposing the symmetry or oscillating behavior at infinity on the nonlinear term [...] Read more.
In this paper, based on critical point theory, we mainly focus on the multiplicity of nontrivial solutions for a nonlinear discrete Dirichlet boundary value problem involving the mean curvature operator. Without imposing the symmetry or oscillating behavior at infinity on the nonlinear term f, we respectively obtain the sufficient conditions for the existence of at least three non-trivial solutions and the existence of at least two non-trivial solutions under different assumptions on f. In addition, by using the maximum principle, we also deduce the existence of at least three positive solutions from our conclusion. As far as we know, our results are supplements to some well-known ones. Full article
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On the Absolute Stable Difference Scheme for Third Order Delay Partial Differential Equations
by Allaberen Ashyralyev, Evren Hınçal and Suleiman Ibrahim
Symmetry 2020, 12(6), 1033; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/sym12061033 - 19 Jun 2020
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The initial value problem for the third order delay differential equation in a Hilbert space with an unbounded operator is investigated. The absolute stable three-step difference scheme of a first order of accuracy is constructed and analyzed. This difference scheme is built on [...] Read more.
The initial value problem for the third order delay differential equation in a Hilbert space with an unbounded operator is investigated. The absolute stable three-step difference scheme of a first order of accuracy is constructed and analyzed. This difference scheme is built on the Taylor’s decomposition method on three and two points. The theorem on the stability of the presented difference scheme is proven. In practice, stability estimates for the solutions of three-step difference schemes for different types of delay partial differential equations are obtained. Finally, in order to ensure the coincidence between experimental and theoretical results and to clarify how efficient the proposed scheme is, some numerical experiments are tested. Full article
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