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In this dissertation, we build a compartment model to investigate the dynamics of spread of dengue fever in both human and mosquito populations. We study the demographic factors that influence equilibrium prevalence, and perform a...
In this dissertation, we create a dynamical learning model that helps to explain the evolution of deception in signaling systems. In our model, the signaler may choose to signal either of two possible states. We apply this model to...
In this dissertation, we create three theoretical models to answer questions raised by recent experiments that lie beyond the scope of current theory. In the landmark-effect model, we determine size, shape and location for a territory...
In this dissertation, we build several game-theoretic models to explore animal contest behavior. Classical game theory predicts that respect for ownership or "Bourgeois" behavior can arise as an arbitrary convention to avoid costly...
Mature male African elephants are known to periodically enter a temporary state of heightened aggression called "musth, often linked with increased androgens, particularly testosterone. Sexually mature males are capable of entering...
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