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Papers by Deborah Daniel

Journal of innovative science and engineering, Dec 28, 2023

Monkeypox remains a public health concern in Nigeria, with periodic outbreaks reported. Despite e... more Monkeypox remains a public health concern in Nigeria, with periodic outbreaks reported. Despite efforts to control the disease, the number of reported cases continues to rise. Understanding the transmission dynamics of monkeypox and predicting its future spread can inform public health decision-making and guide the allocation of resources for control efforts. Hence, in this study, a deterministic model for the transmission dynamics of Monkeypox in the presence of quarantine and public enlightenment is presented. The model analysis involving the Disease Free Equilibrium (DFE) is established. Numerical simulations were used to better investigate the impact of quarantine and public enlightenment on human population. The results revealed that the effectiveness of the combined form of public awareness and quarantine produced more results followed by the effectiveness of public awareness alone, and then the result achieved when infected individuals were quarantined. If the measures were implemented with a greater degree of integration, there would be a significant reduction in the viral peak, thereby preventing its persistence within the human population.

DergiPark (Istanbul University), Jul 13, 2023

Ebola is a highly contagious and fatal viral disease that has sparked widespread panic and devast... more Ebola is a highly contagious and fatal viral disease that has sparked widespread panic and devastation and thus affected global health, the economy, and social dynamics. Hence, a model is formulated to examine the impact of isolation and vaccination on curbing the transmission dynamics of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). The model's epidemiological viability in a given region was established. Numerical simulations were conducted using MATLAB to examine the effect of vaccination and isolation on curtailing the spread of the Ebola virus disease. The impact of the parameters used in the model on the basic reproduction number and the estimation of the sensitivity of the parameters were also carried out. It is observed that if the rate of symptomatic infected individuals being isolated and vaccinated is high enough, this would reduce the infection rate. Hence, the isolation of infected individuals and efficacious vaccination with a zerowane-off vaccine will help a great deal in curtailing the spread of the Ebola virus disease.

Obučenie po prirodni nauki i vʺrhovi tehnologii, Dec 13, 2023

Iraqi journal of science, Sep 29, 2020

This paper investigates the modal analysis of vibration of Euler-Bernoulli beam subjected to conc... more This paper investigates the modal analysis of vibration of Euler-Bernoulli beam subjected to concentrated load. The governing partial differential equation was analysed to determine the behaviour of the system under consideration. The series solution and numerical methods were used to solve the governing partial differential equation. The results revealed that the amplitude increases as the length of the beam increases. It was also found that the response amplitude increases as the foundation increases at fixed length of the beam.

DergiPark (Istanbul University), Mar 16, 2023

Cholera remains a severe health concern in many developing nations, including Nigeria, and its co... more Cholera remains a severe health concern in many developing nations, including Nigeria, and its control remains challenging. Therefore, a mathematical model for the mitigation of cholera disease in Nigeria is developed and analyzed. It includes vital dynamics that examine the impact of environmental sanitation, water body treatment, water hygiene, and therapeutic treatment as mitigation strategies for containing the disease. The impact of control techniques on the diseased population is investigated using numerical simulation. The model was simulated to determine the impacts of hygienic culture on the infected population at no, low, moderate, and high levels of vaccination and treatment, or both. The model under study demonstrates that the cholera pandemic might be eliminated from society with the right mix of preventative measures and determined effort. According to the model used, Nigeria will quickly rid itself of the disease if treatment, water hygiene, and environmental sanitation are highly monitored and improved.

Journal of Engineering Science

In this study, the free vibrational analysis of non-uniform Euler-Bernoulli double beams on a Win... more In this study, the free vibrational analysis of non-uniform Euler-Bernoulli double beams on a Winkler foundation under simply supported and fixed-fixed boundary conditions is examined. The governing equation is solved using the Laplace Differential Transform Method, the combined form of the Laplace transform and differential transform technique (DTM). The accuracy of the method used is demonstrated by comparing the natural frequencies obtained using LDTM with previously published results available in the literature. It is discovered that for non-uniform double Euler-Bernoulli beams on a Winkler foundation with fixed-fixed end conditions, the natural frequencies are higher than those of simply supported end conditions. It is also observed that as the non-uniformity of the cross section of the beam increases, the natural frequencies reduce. Hence, it is suggested that the non-uniformity of the cross-section of the beam for a simply supported end condition be between 0 and less than 0....

Journal of Infectious Diseases and Epidemiology, 2020

The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has posed a great threat to global public health; of whic... more The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has posed a great threat to global public health; of which was reported to emerge in Wuhan, China at the end of the year 2019. It became alarming to Nigerians when Nigeria recorded her first index case in February 2020 in the city of Lagos which has led to a total number of 5162 confirmed cases, 1180 recovered with 167 death recorded as at May 14, 2020. This paper proposes a mathematical model SEIQCRW which adopt the SEIR model to study the current outbreak of COVID-19 in Nigeria with nonlinear forces of infection. This model defines the transmission channels in the infection dynamics and the impact of the environmental reservoir in the transmission and spread of this disease to humans. The existence of the region where the model is epidemiologically feasible is established. A detailed numerical simulation of this model was conducted using the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported data. Our analytical and simulation results between February 29, 2020 and May 14, 2020 are in good agreement. Further simulation indicates that Nigeria's cumulative number of confirmed cases will reach 55,000 individuals in December 25, 2020. Mitigation strategies and its effectiveness in reducing the spread of COVID-19 across Nigeria are considered.

This study presents a hybrid method that incorporates Laplace transform along with projected diff... more This study presents a hybrid method that incorporates Laplace transform along with projected differential transform method to solve partial differential equations which may be utilized to describe physical problems emerging in applied scientific research. Laplace transform is introduced to eliminate the demerit of complex estimation of utilization of differential transform method (DTM) and projected differential method (PDTM). The sufficient condition for the convergence of LPDTM is covered and was applied to solve linear and nonlinear partial differential equations to illustrate the efficiency and dependability of the method. The major advantage of this method is that, the computation comes to be much less complicated to solve and the nonlinear term is effortlessly managed through projected differential transform without utilizing Adomian's polynomial and He's polynomial.

Obučenie po prirodni nauki i vʺrhovi tehnologii, Nov 1, 2022

DergiPark (Istanbul University), Apr 8, 2022

Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) is regarded as one of the biggest respiratory illness outbursts in... more Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) is regarded as one of the biggest respiratory illness outbursts influencing different nations concurrently including Nigeria and a novel strain of Coronavirus (SARS-CoV 2) has been distinguished as the causative agent. To study the transmission dynamics of COVID-19, SEAIQR model is presented. The existence and stability of Disease Free Equilibrium (DFE) are established. Numerical evaluation of observed data and model data is fitted using a nonlinear least square method, implemented in Python. Simulations were conducted to further monitor the effect of complaisance with control strategies. It is found that the optimal control shows the effectiveness of control measures (reducing contact rate and usage of mask) when being applied. It is noticed that the best option is to observe social distancing against the use of a mask. Nonetheless, the effective approach is the compliance with both control measures, that is, complaisance with social distancing as well as the utilization of a mask. Hence, it is recommended that there should be educational campaigns on the impact of embracing social distancing, wearing a mask, need to be vaccinated; enforcement and sanctions for non-complaisance with the aforementioned control measures.

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Naresuan University Journal: Science and Technology (NUJST), Aug 11, 2021

In this paper, Laplace Differential Transform Method (LDTM) is employed in solving two-dimensiona... more In this paper, Laplace Differential Transform Method (LDTM) is employed in solving two-dimensional partial differential equations with variable coefficients. Laplace Differential Transform Method (LDTM) combines Laplace transform and Differential Transform Method (DTM) and can be used to effectively solve 2-D partial differential equations. In order to demonstrate the effectiveness of this method, 2-D heat-like equations and wave-like equation were considered. Results revealed that the LDTM is effective and efficient in handling 2-D homogeneous and nonhomogeneous partial differential equations with little computational effort.

African Journal of Science and Nature

In this paper, vibration of beam subjected to moving force and moving mass is considered. Finite ... more In this paper, vibration of beam subjected to moving force and moving mass is considered. Finite Fourier Sine transform with method of undetermined coefficient is used to solve the governing partial differential equation of order four. It was found that the response amplitude increases as the mass of the load increases for the case of moving mass while the response amplitude for the case of moving mass is not affected by increase in mass of the load. Also analysis shows that the response amplitude for the case of moving force is greater than that of moving mass.

Iraqi Journal of Science

In this paper, the effects of hematocrit of red blood cells on blood flow through a stenosed huma... more In this paper, the effects of hematocrit of red blood cells on blood flow through a stenosed human carotid artery was considered by taking blood as a Newtonian fluid. The governing equations on blood flow were derived. The mathematical content involved in the equations are the variables of interest such as number of stenosis , percentage of hematocrit of red blood cells in the blood, flow rate, wall shear stress, and viscosity of the blood. Guided by medical data collected on the constraint of blood flow in stenosed human carotid arteries, the governing equations were used to check the effects of pressure gradient, wall shear stress, velocity, and volumetric flow rate of blood in the human carotid arteries. Also, the one-dimensional equation for the steady and axially symmetric flow of blood through an artery was transformed using Einstein’s coefficient of viscosity and hematocrit of red blood cells with the help of the boundary conditions. The effects of hematocrit on the blood fl...

African Journal of Science and Nature

In this paper, vibration of beam subjected to moving force and moving mass is considered. Finite ... more In this paper, vibration of beam subjected to moving force and moving mass is considered. Finite Fourier Sine transform with method of undetermined coefficient is used to solve the governing partial differential equation of order four. It was found that the response amplitude increases as the mass of the load increases for the case of moving mass while the response amplitude for the case of moving mass is not affected by increase in mass of the load. Also analysis shows that the response amplitude for the case of moving force is greater than that of moving mass.

Journal of innovative science and engineering, Dec 28, 2023

Monkeypox remains a public health concern in Nigeria, with periodic outbreaks reported. Despite e... more Monkeypox remains a public health concern in Nigeria, with periodic outbreaks reported. Despite efforts to control the disease, the number of reported cases continues to rise. Understanding the transmission dynamics of monkeypox and predicting its future spread can inform public health decision-making and guide the allocation of resources for control efforts. Hence, in this study, a deterministic model for the transmission dynamics of Monkeypox in the presence of quarantine and public enlightenment is presented. The model analysis involving the Disease Free Equilibrium (DFE) is established. Numerical simulations were used to better investigate the impact of quarantine and public enlightenment on human population. The results revealed that the effectiveness of the combined form of public awareness and quarantine produced more results followed by the effectiveness of public awareness alone, and then the result achieved when infected individuals were quarantined. If the measures were implemented with a greater degree of integration, there would be a significant reduction in the viral peak, thereby preventing its persistence within the human population.

DergiPark (Istanbul University), Jul 13, 2023

Ebola is a highly contagious and fatal viral disease that has sparked widespread panic and devast... more Ebola is a highly contagious and fatal viral disease that has sparked widespread panic and devastation and thus affected global health, the economy, and social dynamics. Hence, a model is formulated to examine the impact of isolation and vaccination on curbing the transmission dynamics of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). The model's epidemiological viability in a given region was established. Numerical simulations were conducted using MATLAB to examine the effect of vaccination and isolation on curtailing the spread of the Ebola virus disease. The impact of the parameters used in the model on the basic reproduction number and the estimation of the sensitivity of the parameters were also carried out. It is observed that if the rate of symptomatic infected individuals being isolated and vaccinated is high enough, this would reduce the infection rate. Hence, the isolation of infected individuals and efficacious vaccination with a zerowane-off vaccine will help a great deal in curtailing the spread of the Ebola virus disease.

Obučenie po prirodni nauki i vʺrhovi tehnologii, Dec 13, 2023

Iraqi journal of science, Sep 29, 2020

This paper investigates the modal analysis of vibration of Euler-Bernoulli beam subjected to conc... more This paper investigates the modal analysis of vibration of Euler-Bernoulli beam subjected to concentrated load. The governing partial differential equation was analysed to determine the behaviour of the system under consideration. The series solution and numerical methods were used to solve the governing partial differential equation. The results revealed that the amplitude increases as the length of the beam increases. It was also found that the response amplitude increases as the foundation increases at fixed length of the beam.

DergiPark (Istanbul University), Mar 16, 2023

Cholera remains a severe health concern in many developing nations, including Nigeria, and its co... more Cholera remains a severe health concern in many developing nations, including Nigeria, and its control remains challenging. Therefore, a mathematical model for the mitigation of cholera disease in Nigeria is developed and analyzed. It includes vital dynamics that examine the impact of environmental sanitation, water body treatment, water hygiene, and therapeutic treatment as mitigation strategies for containing the disease. The impact of control techniques on the diseased population is investigated using numerical simulation. The model was simulated to determine the impacts of hygienic culture on the infected population at no, low, moderate, and high levels of vaccination and treatment, or both. The model under study demonstrates that the cholera pandemic might be eliminated from society with the right mix of preventative measures and determined effort. According to the model used, Nigeria will quickly rid itself of the disease if treatment, water hygiene, and environmental sanitation are highly monitored and improved.

Journal of Engineering Science

In this study, the free vibrational analysis of non-uniform Euler-Bernoulli double beams on a Win... more In this study, the free vibrational analysis of non-uniform Euler-Bernoulli double beams on a Winkler foundation under simply supported and fixed-fixed boundary conditions is examined. The governing equation is solved using the Laplace Differential Transform Method, the combined form of the Laplace transform and differential transform technique (DTM). The accuracy of the method used is demonstrated by comparing the natural frequencies obtained using LDTM with previously published results available in the literature. It is discovered that for non-uniform double Euler-Bernoulli beams on a Winkler foundation with fixed-fixed end conditions, the natural frequencies are higher than those of simply supported end conditions. It is also observed that as the non-uniformity of the cross section of the beam increases, the natural frequencies reduce. Hence, it is suggested that the non-uniformity of the cross-section of the beam for a simply supported end condition be between 0 and less than 0....

Journal of Infectious Diseases and Epidemiology, 2020

The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has posed a great threat to global public health; of whic... more The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has posed a great threat to global public health; of which was reported to emerge in Wuhan, China at the end of the year 2019. It became alarming to Nigerians when Nigeria recorded her first index case in February 2020 in the city of Lagos which has led to a total number of 5162 confirmed cases, 1180 recovered with 167 death recorded as at May 14, 2020. This paper proposes a mathematical model SEIQCRW which adopt the SEIR model to study the current outbreak of COVID-19 in Nigeria with nonlinear forces of infection. This model defines the transmission channels in the infection dynamics and the impact of the environmental reservoir in the transmission and spread of this disease to humans. The existence of the region where the model is epidemiologically feasible is established. A detailed numerical simulation of this model was conducted using the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported data. Our analytical and simulation results between February 29, 2020 and May 14, 2020 are in good agreement. Further simulation indicates that Nigeria's cumulative number of confirmed cases will reach 55,000 individuals in December 25, 2020. Mitigation strategies and its effectiveness in reducing the spread of COVID-19 across Nigeria are considered.

This study presents a hybrid method that incorporates Laplace transform along with projected diff... more This study presents a hybrid method that incorporates Laplace transform along with projected differential transform method to solve partial differential equations which may be utilized to describe physical problems emerging in applied scientific research. Laplace transform is introduced to eliminate the demerit of complex estimation of utilization of differential transform method (DTM) and projected differential method (PDTM). The sufficient condition for the convergence of LPDTM is covered and was applied to solve linear and nonlinear partial differential equations to illustrate the efficiency and dependability of the method. The major advantage of this method is that, the computation comes to be much less complicated to solve and the nonlinear term is effortlessly managed through projected differential transform without utilizing Adomian's polynomial and He's polynomial.

Obučenie po prirodni nauki i vʺrhovi tehnologii, Nov 1, 2022

DergiPark (Istanbul University), Apr 8, 2022

Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) is regarded as one of the biggest respiratory illness outbursts in... more Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) is regarded as one of the biggest respiratory illness outbursts influencing different nations concurrently including Nigeria and a novel strain of Coronavirus (SARS-CoV 2) has been distinguished as the causative agent. To study the transmission dynamics of COVID-19, SEAIQR model is presented. The existence and stability of Disease Free Equilibrium (DFE) are established. Numerical evaluation of observed data and model data is fitted using a nonlinear least square method, implemented in Python. Simulations were conducted to further monitor the effect of complaisance with control strategies. It is found that the optimal control shows the effectiveness of control measures (reducing contact rate and usage of mask) when being applied. It is noticed that the best option is to observe social distancing against the use of a mask. Nonetheless, the effective approach is the compliance with both control measures, that is, complaisance with social distancing as well as the utilization of a mask. Hence, it is recommended that there should be educational campaigns on the impact of embracing social distancing, wearing a mask, need to be vaccinated; enforcement and sanctions for non-complaisance with the aforementioned control measures.

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Naresuan University Journal: Science and Technology (NUJST), Aug 11, 2021

In this paper, Laplace Differential Transform Method (LDTM) is employed in solving two-dimensiona... more In this paper, Laplace Differential Transform Method (LDTM) is employed in solving two-dimensional partial differential equations with variable coefficients. Laplace Differential Transform Method (LDTM) combines Laplace transform and Differential Transform Method (DTM) and can be used to effectively solve 2-D partial differential equations. In order to demonstrate the effectiveness of this method, 2-D heat-like equations and wave-like equation were considered. Results revealed that the LDTM is effective and efficient in handling 2-D homogeneous and nonhomogeneous partial differential equations with little computational effort.

African Journal of Science and Nature

In this paper, vibration of beam subjected to moving force and moving mass is considered. Finite ... more In this paper, vibration of beam subjected to moving force and moving mass is considered. Finite Fourier Sine transform with method of undetermined coefficient is used to solve the governing partial differential equation of order four. It was found that the response amplitude increases as the mass of the load increases for the case of moving mass while the response amplitude for the case of moving mass is not affected by increase in mass of the load. Also analysis shows that the response amplitude for the case of moving force is greater than that of moving mass.

Iraqi Journal of Science

In this paper, the effects of hematocrit of red blood cells on blood flow through a stenosed huma... more In this paper, the effects of hematocrit of red blood cells on blood flow through a stenosed human carotid artery was considered by taking blood as a Newtonian fluid. The governing equations on blood flow were derived. The mathematical content involved in the equations are the variables of interest such as number of stenosis , percentage of hematocrit of red blood cells in the blood, flow rate, wall shear stress, and viscosity of the blood. Guided by medical data collected on the constraint of blood flow in stenosed human carotid arteries, the governing equations were used to check the effects of pressure gradient, wall shear stress, velocity, and volumetric flow rate of blood in the human carotid arteries. Also, the one-dimensional equation for the steady and axially symmetric flow of blood through an artery was transformed using Einstein’s coefficient of viscosity and hematocrit of red blood cells with the help of the boundary conditions. The effects of hematocrit on the blood fl...

African Journal of Science and Nature

In this paper, vibration of beam subjected to moving force and moving mass is considered. Finite ... more In this paper, vibration of beam subjected to moving force and moving mass is considered. Finite Fourier Sine transform with method of undetermined coefficient is used to solve the governing partial differential equation of order four. It was found that the response amplitude increases as the mass of the load increases for the case of moving mass while the response amplitude for the case of moving mass is not affected by increase in mass of the load. Also analysis shows that the response amplitude for the case of moving force is greater than that of moving mass.