The adoption of prophylaxis attitudes, such as social isolation and use of face masks, to
mitigate epidemic outbreaks strongly depends on the support of the population. In this work …

During a pandemic event like the present COVID-19, self-quarantine, mask-wearing,
hygiene maintenance, isolation, forced quarantine, and social distancing are the most …

The recent pandemic emphasized the need to consider the role of human behavior in
sha** epidemic dynamics. In particular, it is necessary to extend beyond the classical …

This study uses imposed control techniques and vaccination game theory to study disease
dynamics with transitory or diminishing immunity. Our model uses the ABC fractional-order …

Despite the availability of effective vaccines against SARS-CoV-2, non-pharmaceutical
interventions remain an important part of the effort to reduce viral circulation caused by …

As restrictive interventions implemented by the government are lifted, the self-initiated
behavioral responses have become fundamental for long-term co** with the epidemic …

We present a novel SIRS model on scale-free networks that takes into account behavioral
memory and time delay to depict an adaptive behavioral feedback mechanism, which can …

Quarantine measures are one of the first lines of defense against the spread of infectious
diseases. However, maintaining these measures over extended periods can be challenging …

The lack of medical treatments and vaccines upon the arrival of the SARS-CoV-2 virus has
made non-pharmaceutical interventions the best allies in safeguarding human lives in the …

Infectious diseases that spread silently through asymptomatic or pre-symptomatic infections
represent a challenge for policy makers. A traditional way of achieving isolation of silent …