Special Issue: Mathematical structures of ergodicity and chaos in population dynamics
Guest Editor
Dr. Chris G. Antonopoulos
School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science (SMSAS), University of Essex, UK
Email: canton@essex.ac.uk
Manuscript Topics
The special issue on "Mathematical Structures of Ergodicity and Chaos in Population Dynamics" investigates the sophisticated mathematical frameworks that underlie the phenomena of ergodicity and chaos within population dynamics. It focuses on how these mathematical principles elucidate the long-term behavior of populations, specifically how randomness and deterministic chaos can affect population stability, persistence, and extinction.
Ergodicity, a concept rooted in statistical mechanics, posits that a system will, over time, explore all possible states evenly, which is vital for understanding the evolution of populations. Chaos theory, in contrast, examines the unpredictability and extreme sensitivity to initial conditions in these systems, where minor variations can lead to significantly different outcomes, an occurrence commonly observed in ecological models.
This special issue not only compiles research on the conditions under which populations demonstrate predictable versus unpredictable behavior but also incorporates computational intelligence approaches. These methods, including machine learning and artificial intelligence, are increasingly used to model complex systems, allowing for more accurate predictions and deeper insights into chaotic and ergodic behaviors. By leveraging computational intelligence, researchers can better simulate and analyze the intricate dynamics of populations, offering advanced tools for ecosystem management and understanding natural population fluctuations.
In essence, the special issue provides a thorough exploration of the mathematical and computational techniques used to analyze complex population dynamics, presenting fresh perspectives on the essential roles of ergodicity, chaos, and computational intelligence in population, ecological, and evolutionary processes.
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