Manar Ahmed Metwally Ahmed Elfakahany
Asst. Lecturer
A unified nonlinear mathematical model for Beta-CoV
Biomedical Signal Processing and Control • 2025
Publication Information
Authors
Manar Ahmed Elfakahany,Mahmoud Adel Hassan,Mona A. Bayoumi, Omar M. Salim
Keywords
Coronavirus
Describing Function
Nonlinear, SARS-CoV-2, Virus Clearance, Virus Production, Sensitivity Analysis
Journal
Biomedical Signal Processing and Control
Publisher
ELSEVIER
Volume
110
Issue
Not Available
Pages
108-144
publication.type
International
Paper Link
Open Link
Supplementary Materials
Not Available
Abstract
COVID-19 is a new deadly virus caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, first identified in China at the end of 2019. Mathematical modeling is one of the most operative ways to comprehend and manage the growth of such viruses. However, existing models have limitations, including challenges in mathematical analysis and a tendency to represent each virus individually. In this paper, a unified mathematical model is proposed to describe the dynamics of Beta-CoV viruses in the human body, providing insights into their spread and control. This model is adaptable to multiple coronaviruses, including MERS, SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19, and Omicron. The model parameters are carefully adjusted to ensure suitability for each Beta-CoV variant. The stability of the proposed model is analyzed using the Describing Function nonlinear technique. Additionally, the incubation periods of different Beta-CoV viruses are investigated to determine which has the shortest duration in the human body. The model is further extended to study the impact of antiviral drugs on viral dynamics. Finally, a sensitivity analysis is conducted to identify the most influential parameters affecting viral behavior, which can help in developing targeted interventions.
