Modeling and numerical simulation of control policies for co-infection Leishmaniasis–Chagas disease in Brazil via classical and fractional RK4-scheme

dc.contributor.authorAalam, Balal
dc.contributor.authorur-Rehman, Daniyal
dc.contributor.authorGhaffar, Maryam
dc.contributor.authorPongsumpun, Puntani
dc.date.accessioned2026-08-06T10:56:16Z
dc.date.available2026-08-06T10:56:16Z
dc.date.issued2026-08-01
dc.description.abstractVector-borne diseases have long played a significant role in human mortality and public health crises in Brazil. Among these, neglected tropical diseases such as Leishmaniasis and Chagas disease require urgent attention. This paper develops a deterministic mathematical dynamical model to study the dynamics of mono and co-infection with Leishmaniasis and Chagas disease. We begin with a rigorous mathematical analysis of the model, including the computation of the basic reproduction number R<inf>0</inf><sup>LC</sup> and its sensitivity indices, which help identify key parameters driving disease dynamics. The population's equilibrium states are studied in relation to this threshold parameter. Furthermore, we incorporate four control prevention into the model to evaluate the best intervention policy. Using a reliable data set from Brazil over a specified time period, we estimate model parameters and fit the data, demonstrating strong agreement between the model predictions and the actual data. Our graphical simulations further support the findings. Additionally, we compute and analyze the controlled reproduction number, confirming that the proposed policy 5 is the most effective in reducing the disease burden in Brazil. Finally, we rewrite the fractional version of the model and perform numerical simulations for different values of α. The fractional-order model is conceptually suitable for capturing memory effects and delay response in disease transmission dynamics. This study provides valuable insights for public health stakeholders and health care centers aiming to design efficient prevention and control programs for neglected vector-borne diseases.
dc.identifier.citationComputational Biology and Chemistry, 123, 2026
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.compbiolchem.2026.108990
dc.identifier.issn14769271
dc.identifier.other2-s2.0-105032176844
dc.identifier.urihttps://dspace.kmitl.ac.th/handle/123456789/18299
dc.sourceComputational Biology and Chemistry
dc.subjectClassical-RK4
dc.subjectControl prevention
dc.subjectFractional-RK4
dc.subjectLeishmaniasis–Chagas
dc.subjectReproduction number R0LC
dc.subjectSensitivity analysis
dc.subjectStability analysis
dc.titleModeling and numerical simulation of control policies for co-infection Leishmaniasis–Chagas disease in Brazil via classical and fractional RK4-scheme
dc.typeArticle

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