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Applications of Fractional Calculus In Mathematical Biology And Public Health

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Dr. Shaibu Osman, Senior Lecturer, School of Basic and Biomedical Sciences, Department of Basic Sciences, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ghana.
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Dr. Chidozie Williams Chukwu, Lecturer, Department of Mathematical Sciences, DePaul University, USA
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Dr. Hailay Weldegiorgis Berhe, Post Doctoral Researcher, Department of Systems Immunology and Braunschweig Integrated Centre of Systems Biology (BRICS), Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, Germany.
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Applications of Fractional Calculus In Mathematical Biology And Public Health

Fractional calculus has emerged as a significant mathematical framework to analyse processes with memory and hereditary behavior. Unlike traditional approaches, it enables researchers to capture the effect of past states on current dynamics which is especially applicable in biological and health systems. In mathematical biology, fractional methods assist in representing complicated interactions such a disease evolution, ecosystem equilibrium and cellular phenomena more precisely. Applications in public health are also enhanced, since these models provide a better insight of how health trends evolve over time among varied populations. Expanding traditional equations, fractional calculus provides a more detailed description of long-term dependences that affect biological responses and epidemiological patterns. This makes it a useful instrument for advancing theoretical research, while providing practical insights that are capable of shaping preventive care, treatment interventions and resource planning in healthcare and related fields.

The application of fractional calculus has been strengthened by the advancement of computational and analytical capabilities. Simulation methods and numerical algorithms allow intricate fractional models to be simulated and tested, while symbolic computation tools enable the exploration of non-linear and memory-dependent systems. Cloud-based platforms offer the ability to handle large datasets, making it possible to scaling models for real-world health research. Visualization frameworks also bring additional value by converting mathematical results into interpretable patterns that facilitate policy and clinical decision-making. The advantages of these methodologies are significant, they provide more realistic portrayals of biological phenomena, increase predictive power for arising health issues and allow for individualized interventions based on long-term system behavior. However, difficulties still exist in bringing theoretical knowledge into practice. Fractional parameter interpretation in biological systems is usually ambiguous, computational requirements can restrict wider application and more standardized models and datasets are needed. Overcoming these problems will serve to close the gap between theory and application, ensuring that fractional calculus makes a significant contribution to both biology and public health.

The aim of this work is to explore the fractional calculus role in modeling public health processes and biological systems, with focus on memory-induced and hereditary behaviors. It seeks to investigate the computational and analytical tools facilitating fractional models as well as resolving their practical difficulties. Emphasis is on advancing interdisciplinary knowledge by blending mathematical theory, computational innovation and applied health research to facilitate enhanced predictive understanding and decision-making.

  • Applications of Fractional-Order Differential Equations in Cellular Growth Dynamics.
  • Modeling Ecological Interactions through Fractional Calculus Approaches.
  • Numerical Algorithms for Solving Fractional Biological Systems.
  • Fractional Calculus Applications in Chronic Disease Progression Analysis.
  • Symbolic Computation Methods for Fractional Epidemiological Models.
  • Fractional Calculus Approaches to Modeling Neural Activity in Mathematical Biology.
  • Fractional Order Control in Modeling Immune Response Systems.
  • Simulation Frameworks for Fractional Dynamics in Population Studies.
  • Computational Techniques for Fractional Models of Infectious Diseases.
  • Hybrid Simulation Platforms for Fractional Epidemic Dynamics.
  • Modeling Tumor Growth Dynamics Using Fractional Differential Equations.
  • Interpretable Visualization Tools for Fractional Public Health Models.

Submission Instructions

Interested potential authors are requested to submit a manuscript by August 23, 2026. 
Authors should upload their manuscript via ScholarOne, selecting the appropriate special issue title during the submission process.
Your submission:
  • Should be written with the following elements in the following order: title page; abstract; keywords; main text introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion; acknowledgments; declaration of interest statement; references; appendices (as appropriate); table(s) with caption(s) (on individual pages); figures; figure captions (as a list)
  • Should contain an unstructured abstract of 200 words.
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