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    2001-Tsoularis-Analysis of logistic growth models
    variety of growth curves have been developed to model both unpredated, intraspecific population dynamics and more general biological growth. We further review and compare several such...

    Keywords: logisticGompertzVerhulstPearl and ReedBertalanffy

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    2016-Rob_deBoer-Population Dynamics  A Graphical Approach
    This book is an introduction into modeling population dynamics in ecology. Because there are several good textbooks on this subject, the book needs a novel ecological niche to justify its existence.

    Keywords: mathematical modelstabilitycompetitionSIRbifurcationconsumptionpopulation population dynamicsgeneral replicationnonlinear density dependenciesfunctional responsepersistencephase plan analysis

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    2012-Brian_Ingalls-Mathematical Modelling in Systems Biology An Introduction
    This is a comprehensive text with much biology background to motivate the mathematical modeling, exercises and answers, and many rich examples.

    Keywords: spatialsensitivity analysisgene regulatory networksstochasticbifurcationmetabolic networkselectrophysiologytransductionrate lawsbiochemical reactions

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    2014-Chivers-EtAl-Predator-prey systems depend on a prey refuge
    We present an agent-based model which does not require the factors or constraints of previous models to reproduce all six patterns in persistent populations.

    Keywords: Individual & Agent Based Modelingpredator-preythink-pair-shareslynxrefugeprey switchingMustela-Clethrionomys systempatter oriented

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    A Simple Method for Predicting a Molecule's Biological Properties From Its Polarity
    The distinction between very polar and less polar substances is a foundation of biochemistry, cell biology, and physiology; it surfaces in multiple concept inventories and elaborations of...

    Keywords: Diffusionsolubilitycovalent bondshydrophilichydrophobicpartition coefficientplasma membranepolarity

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    1977-Michael_Mackey-Leon_Glass-Oscillation and Chaos in Physiological Control Systems
    First-order nonlinear differential-delay equations describing physiological control systems are studied. The equations display a broad diversity of dynamical behavior including limit cycle...

    Keywords: sensitivitychaosparametersRespirationdelayblood cells

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    Learning R for Biologists: A Mini Course Grab-Bag for Instructors
    As biology becomes more data driven, teaching students data literacy skills has become central to biology curriculum. Despite a wealth of online resources that teach researchers how to use R, there...

    Keywords: Rdata analysisRStudio

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    More information about the Discovery – Doing Science Biology Education Conference
    2023 Conference Theme - Variants in Biology Education: What can we learn from pandemics?

    Keywords: LDC2023

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    1972-Suresh_Sethi-Optimal Control of the Vidale-Wolfe Advertising Model
    This paper considers an optimal-control problem for the dynamics of the Vidale-Wolfe advertising model, the optimal control being the rate of advertising expenditure to achieve a terminal market...

    Keywords: Optimal Control Theoryadvertisingsales

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    1967-Israelsson- Johnsson-Circumnutations In Helianthus Annuus
    A theory is given for circumnutations in plants, especially hypocotyls of Helianthus annuus, which were used as experimental material.

    Keywords: plantoscillationdelaycircumnutationturning

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    2007-Joseph_Myers-Brian_Winkel-Modeling_a_Mystery_Circuit_in_Mathematics_Class_Using_Differential_Equations_Laplace_Transforms_and_Transfer_Functions
    We discuss the introduction, student discovery, and teaching of a system of differential equations which model a circuit.

    Keywords: circuitLaplace transformtransfer functionmystery circuitvoltage frequencytwo loop circuit

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    2008-Keith_Landry-Brian_Winkel-Peak_Frequency_Responses_and_Tuned_Mass_Dampers
    We present two applications of systems of ordinary differential equations concerning excitation of a structure through resonance and (1) peak frequency responses with stabilization of the...

    Keywords: vibrationresonancetuned mass damperpeak frequency responseexcitation

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    2015-European_Bioinformatics_Institute-Bio-Models-Database
    Bio Models Database is a repository of computational models of biological processes. Models described from literature are manually curated and enriched with cross-references. All models are...

    Keywords: biologydatabasebioinformaticsModelscomputational models

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    2001-A_Tsoularis-Analysis_of_logistic_growth_models
    The paper presents an historical development of the logistic equation in its various forms, including Verhulst, Pearl and Reed, Gompertz, Bertalanffy, Richards, and others.

    Keywords: logisticpopulationgrowth curvelimited growthGompertzhistorylogistic equationVerhulstPearl and ReedBertalanffyRichards

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    2010-Kar-Chakraborty-Bioeconomic_modelling_of_a_prey_predator_system_using_differential_algebraic_equations
    We propose a biological economic model based on prey-predator dynamics where the prey species are continuously harvested and predation is considered with type II functional response.

    Keywords: economicsbifurcationharvestfisheryequilibriumdifferential algebraic equation

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    2014-Jiri_Lebl-Notes_on_Diffy_Qs_Differential_Equations_for_Engineers
    There is a pdf and html version of the text as well as a purchasable paperback version. The text has pretty much all the basics, but has only a few exercises and there is very little modeling.

    Keywords: differential equationstextbookengineering

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    2018-Weber_Theers_Surmann_Ligges_Weihs-Sensitivity Analysis_of_Ordinary_Differential_Equation_Models
    This report will focus on the sensitivity analysis of ordinary differential equation (ODE) models since they can be used to model so-called Low Frequency Oscillations (LFOs).

    Keywords: sensitivityregressionparameter estimationsystemlow frequency oscillationsoscillations

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    2018-Winkle-Igoshin-Bennett-Josic-Ott-Modeling_Mechanical_Interactions_in_Growing_Populations_of_Rod-Shaped_Bacteria
    Here, we present an agent-based model that allows growing cells to detect and respond to mechanical interactions.

    Keywords: bacteriaagent-basedpopulationbrod-shapedcellular growth

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    2019-Fred_Brauer-The_Final_Size_of_a_Serious_Epidemic
    In an epidemic of a serious disease, there is likely to be behavioral response that decreases the epidemic size considerably.

    Keywords: epidemicfinal sizebehavioral responseSIER modelrelations

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    2019-Radulescu-Lundgren-A_pharmacokinetic_model_of_lead_absorption_and_calcium_competitive_dynamics
    We build and analyze a compartmental model of lead pharmacokinetics, focused specifically on addressing neurotoxicity.

    Keywords: QUBES Leadership Teamparametersabsorptionbifurcationpharmacokineticscalciumcognitive decline

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