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\title{Mathematical Modeling and Simulation:\\
Dynamical Systems and Computational Methods}
\author{CoCalc Scientific Templates}
\date{\today}

\begin{document}

\maketitle

\begin{abstract}
This comprehensive mathematical modeling template demonstrates dynamical systems analysis, population dynamics, epidemiological models, and Monte Carlo simulations. Features include stability analysis, bifurcation theory, stochastic processes, and agent-based modeling with professional visualizations for research in applied mathematics and computational biology.

\textbf{Keywords:} mathematical modeling, dynamical systems, simulation methods, population dynamics, epidemiology, Monte Carlo methods
\end{abstract}

\tableofcontents
\newpage

\section{Dynamical Systems and Population Models}
\label{sec:dynamical-systems}

This section demonstrates the analysis of nonlinear dynamical systems including the classical Lotka-Volterra predator-prey model:
\begin{align}
\frac{dx}{dt} &= \alpha x - \beta xy \\
\frac{dy}{dt} &= \gamma xy - \delta y
\end{align}
where $x$ is the prey population, $y$ is the predator population, and $\alpha, \beta, \gamma, \delta > 0$ are parameters.

We also analyze the SIR epidemic model:
\begin{align}
\frac{dS}{dt} &= -\beta SI/N \\
\frac{dI}{dt} &= \beta SI/N - \gamma I \\
\frac{dR}{dt} &= \gamma I
\end{align}
where $S$, $I$, $R$ represent susceptible, infected, and recovered populations, and $R_0 = \beta/\gamma$ is the basic reproduction number.

\begin{pycode}
import matplotlib
matplotlib.use("Agg")  # non-GUI backend; set before importing pyplot
import numpy as np
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
from scipy.integrate import solve_ivp
from scipy.signal import find_peaks

np.random.seed(42)

def lotka_volterra_system(alpha=1.0, beta=0.5, gamma=0.2, delta=0.8, y0=None, t_end=40, n_t=2000):
    """Lotka–Volterra predator–prey model with analysis and plotting helpers."""
    def f(t, z):
        x, y = z
        dxdt = alpha * x - beta * x * y
        dydt = gamma * x * y - delta * y
        return [dxdt, dydt]

    # Equilibrium
    x_eq = delta / gamma
    y_eq = alpha / beta

    # Pick IC away from equilibrium to show oscillations
    if y0 is None:
        y0 = [1.25 * x_eq, 0.75 * y_eq]  # off-equilibrium

    # Solve
    t_span = (0, t_end)
    t_eval = np.linspace(0, t_end, n_t)
    sol = solve_ivp(f, t_span, y0, t_eval=t_eval, method='RK45', rtol=1e-8, atol=1e-10)

    # Peak timing (prey leads predator)
    x_t, y_t = sol.y
    peaks_x, _ = find_peaks(x_t)
    peaks_y, _ = find_peaks(y_t)
    t_x_peak = sol.t[peaks_x[0]] if len(peaks_x) else np.nan
    t_y_peak = sol.t[peaks_y[0]] if len(peaks_y) else np.nan
    lead = t_y_peak - t_x_peak  # >0 means prey peaks first

    # Period estimate from prey peaks
    T = sol.t[peaks_x[1]] - sol.t[peaks_x[0]] if len(peaks_x) > 1 else np.nan

    print("Lotka–Volterra Model (predator–prey):")
    print(f"  Parameters: alpha={alpha:.3f}, beta={beta:.3f}, gamma={gamma:.3f}, delta={delta:.3f}")
    print(f"  Equilibrium: $(x^*,y^*)=({x_eq:.3f},{y_eq:.3f})$")
    print(f"  Initial conditions: $x_0={y0[0]:.3f}$, $y_0={y0[1]:.3f}$")
    if np.isfinite(lead):
        who_leads = "Prey lead predator" if lead > 0 else "Predator lead prey"
        print(f"  {who_leads} by about {abs(lead):.2f} time units; estimated period $T\\approx{T:.2f}$")

    return sol.t, sol.y, (x_eq, y_eq), (t_x_peak, t_y_peak), T

def sir_epidemic_model():
    """SIR epidemic model (kept for comparison)."""
    def sir_system(t, y, beta, gamma, N):
        S, I, R = y
        dSdt = -beta * S * I / N
        dIdt = beta * S * I / N - gamma * I
        dRdt = gamma * I
        return [dSdt, dIdt, dRdt]

    beta = 0.5
    gamma = 0.1
    N = 1000
    R0 = beta / gamma

    S0, I0, R0_init = 999, 1, 0
    y0 = [S0, I0, R0_init]

    t_span = (0, 100)
    t_eval = np.linspace(0, 100, 1000)
    sol = solve_ivp(lambda t, y: sir_system(t, y, beta, gamma, N),
                    t_span, y0, t_eval=t_eval, method='RK45')

    peak_idx = np.argmax(sol.y[1])
    peak_time = sol.t[peak_idx]
    peak_infections = sol.y[1][peak_idx]

    print("\nSIR Epidemic Model:")
    print(f"  beta={beta}, gamma={gamma}, N={N}, $R_0={R0:.2f}$")
    print(f"  Peak infections: {peak_infections:.0f} at $t={peak_time:.1f}$")

    return sol.t, sol.y, R0, peak_time, peak_infections

# Plot style
try:
    plt.style.use('seaborn-v0_8-colorblind')
except Exception:
    plt.style.use('seaborn-colorblind')
plt.rcParams.update({
    "figure.dpi": 120,
    "axes.grid": True,
    "grid.alpha": 0.3,
    "axes.spines.top": False,
    "axes.spines.right": False,
})

# Analyze LV and SIR
lv_time, lv_solution, (x_eq, y_eq), (t_x_peak, t_y_peak), T = lotka_volterra_system()
sir_time, sir_solution, R0, peak_t, peak_I = sir_epidemic_model()

# Improved LV plots: time series with peak annotations
x_lv, y_lv = lv_solution
fig1, ax = plt.subplots(1, 1, figsize=(9, 4), constrained_layout=True)
ax.plot(lv_time, x_lv, label='Prey $x(t)$', color='#1f77b4', lw=2)
ax.plot(lv_time, y_lv, label='Predator $y(t)$', color='#ff7f0e', lw=2)
ax.axhline(x_eq, color='gray', ls='--', lw=1, label='$x^*$ nullcline ($y=\\alpha/\\beta$)')
ax.axhline(y_eq, color='gray', ls=':', lw=1, label='$y^*$ nullcline ($x=\\delta/\\gamma$)')

# Mark first peaks and lead–lag
from math import isfinite
if isfinite(t_x_peak):
    ax.axvline(t_x_peak, color='#1f77b4', ls='--', lw=1, alpha=0.8)
    ax.plot([t_x_peak], [np.interp(t_x_peak, lv_time, x_lv)], 'o', color='#1f77b4', ms=4)
if isfinite(t_y_peak):
    ax.axvline(t_y_peak, color='#ff7f0e', ls='--', lw=1, alpha=0.8)
    ax.plot([t_y_peak], [np.interp(t_y_peak, lv_time, y_lv)], 'o', color='#ff7f0e', ms=4)

if isfinite(t_x_peak) and isfinite(t_y_peak):
    lead = t_y_peak - t_x_peak
    txt = f"Prey peak leads predator by {lead:.2f}"
    ax.annotate(txt, xy=(0.02, 0.95), xycoords='axes fraction',
                ha='left', va='top', fontsize=10,
                bbox=dict(boxstyle='round,pad=0.25', fc='white', ec='0.7', alpha=0.9))

ax.set_xlabel('$t$')
ax.set_ylabel('Population')
ax.set_title('Lotka–Volterra predator–prey: oscillations and phase lead')
ax.legend(loc='best')

# LV phase plane with vector field, nullclines, and multiple trajectories
fig2, ax2 = plt.subplots(1, 1, figsize=(6.5, 5.5), constrained_layout=True)

# Vector field (streamplot)
x_max = 2.5 * x_eq
y_max = 2.5 * y_eq
X, Y = np.meshgrid(np.linspace(0, x_max, 32), np.linspace(0, y_max, 32))
U = (1.0 * X) - (0.5 * X * Y)           # using alpha=1.0, beta=0.5
V = (0.2 * X * Y) - (0.8 * Y)           # using gamma=0.2, delta=0.8
speed = np.hypot(U, V)
ax2.streamplot(X, Y, U, V, density=1.2, color='#cccccc', arrowsize=1.2, linewidth=1)

# Nullclines
ax2.axhline(y_eq, color='gray', ls=':', lw=1.5, label='$dx/dt=0: y=\\alpha/\\beta$')
ax2.axvline(x_eq, color='gray', ls='--', lw=1.5, label='$dy/dt=0: x=\\delta/\\gamma$')

# Multiple trajectories around equilibrium
ics = [
    [1.15 * x_eq, 0.85 * y_eq],
    [0.75 * x_eq, 1.35 * y_eq],
    [1.60 * x_eq, 0.55 * y_eq],
]
colors = ['#2ca02c', '#9467bd', '#8c564b']
t_eval = np.linspace(0, 60, 4000)
def solve_ic(ic):
    def f(t, z):
        x, y = z
        return [1.0 * x - 0.5 * x * y, 0.2 * x * y - 0.8 * y]
    return solve_ivp(f, (0, t_eval[-1]), ic, t_eval=t_eval, rtol=1e-8, atol=1e-10)

for (ic, c) in zip(ics, colors):
    sol_ic = solve_ic(ic)
    ax2.plot(sol_ic.y[0], sol_ic.y[1], color=c, lw=2, label=f'Traj from $(x_0,y_0)=({ic[0]:.1f},{ic[1]:.1f})$')

# Highlight equilibrium
ax2.plot([x_eq], [y_eq], 'r*', ms=12, label='Equilibrium $(x^*,y^*)$')

ax2.set_xlim(0, x_max)
ax2.set_ylim(0, y_max)
ax2.set_xlabel('Prey $x$')
ax2.set_ylabel('Predator $y$')
ax2.set_title('Lotka–Volterra: phase plane, nullclines, and trajectories')
ax2.legend(loc='best', fontsize=9)

# SIR model plot (unchanged logic, improved styling)
S, I, R = sir_solution
fig3, ax3 = plt.subplots(figsize=(8, 4), constrained_layout=True)
ax3.plot(sir_time, S, label='$S(t)$', color='#1f77b4', lw=2)
ax3.plot(sir_time, I, label='$I(t)$', color='#d62728', lw=2)
ax3.plot(sir_time, R, label='$R(t)$', color='#2ca02c', lw=2)
ax3.axvline(peak_t, color='k', ls='--', lw=1, label=f'Peak $I$ at $t={peak_t:.1f}$')
ax3.plot([peak_t], [peak_I], 'ko', ms=4)
ax3.set_xlabel('$t$')
ax3.set_ylabel('Population')
ax3.set_title(f'SIR model ($R_0={R0:.2f}$)')
ax3.legend(loc='best')

# Save figures instead of showing
fig1.savefig("lv_timeseries.png", bbox_inches="tight")
fig2.savefig("lv_phaseplane.png", bbox_inches="tight")
fig3.savefig("sir_model.png", bbox_inches="tight")
\end{pycode}

\section{Monte Carlo Methods and Stochastic Simulation}
\label{sec:monte-carlo}

Monte Carlo methods use random sampling to solve computational problems. For numerical integration, we approximate:
\begin{equation}
I = \int_a^b f(x) \, dx \approx \frac{b-a}{N} \sum_{i=1}^N f(X_i)
\end{equation}
where $X_i$ are uniformly distributed random samples on $[a,b]$, and the error typically decreases as $\mathcal{O}(N^{-1/2})$.

We also simulate 2D random walks where position after $n$ steps satisfies:
\begin{equation}
\mathbf{X}_n = \sum_{i=1}^n \mathbf{S}_i
\end{equation}
where $\mathbf{S}_i$ are independent random step vectors, and $\mathbb{E}[|\mathbf{X}_n|] \sim \sqrt{n}$.

\begin{pycode}
def monte_carlo_integration():
    """Demonstrate Monte Carlo integration methods"""

    def integrand(x):
        """Test function: f(x) = exp(-x^2)*sin(x)"""
        return np.exp(-x**2) * np.sin(x)

    # Integration domain
    a, b = 0, 2

    # Analytical approximation for comparison
    from scipy.integrate import quad
    analytical_result, _ = quad(integrand, a, b)

    # Monte Carlo integration with different sample sizes
    sample_sizes = [100, 500, 1000, 5000, 10000, 50000]
    mc_estimates = []
    mc_errors = []

    for n in sample_sizes:
        # Generate random samples
        x_samples = np.random.uniform(a, b, n)
        f_samples = integrand(x_samples)

        # Monte Carlo estimate
        mc_estimate = (b - a) * np.mean(f_samples)
        mc_estimates.append(mc_estimate)

        # Error estimate
        error = abs(mc_estimate - analytical_result)
        mc_errors.append(error)

    print(f"\nMonte Carlo Integration:")
    print(f"  Integrand: exp(-x squared)*sin(x) on [0, 2]")
    print(f"  Analytical result: {analytical_result:.6f}")
    print(f"  Sample sizes: {sample_sizes}")

    return sample_sizes, mc_estimates, mc_errors, analytical_result

def random_walk_simulation():
    """Simulate 2D random walk and analyze properties"""

    n_steps = 10000
    n_walks = 100

    # Store final positions
    final_positions = np.zeros((n_walks, 2))

    # Generate random walks
    for walk in range(n_walks):
        # Random steps: +1 or -1 in each direction
        steps_x = np.random.choice([-1, 1], n_steps)
        steps_y = np.random.choice([-1, 1], n_steps)

        # Cumulative position
        position_x = np.cumsum(steps_x)
        position_y = np.cumsum(steps_y)

        final_positions[walk] = [position_x[-1], position_y[-1]]

        # Store one example trajectory
        if walk == 0:
            example_trajectory = np.column_stack([position_x, position_y])

    # Analyze displacement statistics
    displacements = np.linalg.norm(final_positions, axis=1)
    mean_displacement = np.mean(displacements)
    std_displacement = np.std(displacements)

    # Theoretical expectation: E[|X_n|] ~ sqrt(n)
    theoretical_rms = np.sqrt(n_steps)

    print(f"\nRandom Walk Simulation:")
    print(f"  Steps per walk: {n_steps}")
    print(f"  Number of walks: {n_walks}")
    print(f"  Mean displacement: {mean_displacement:.1f}")
    print(f"  Theoretical RMS: {theoretical_rms:.1f}")
    print(f"  Displacement std: {std_displacement:.1f}")

    return example_trajectory, final_positions, displacements

# Perform Monte Carlo simulations
sample_sizes, mc_est, mc_err, analytical = monte_carlo_integration()
trajectory, final_pos, displacements = random_walk_simulation()
\end{pycode}

\section{Agent-Based Modeling}
\label{sec:agent-based}

Agent-based models simulate complex systems by modeling individual agents and their interactions. We implement a simplified flocking model based on three behavioral rules:

\begin{itemize}
\item \textbf{Separation}: Agents avoid crowding neighbors
\item \textbf{Alignment}: Agents steer towards average heading of neighbors
\item \textbf{Cohesion}: Agents steer towards average position of neighbors
\end{itemize}

Each agent's velocity is updated according to:
\begin{equation}
\mathbf{v}_{i}^{t+1} = \mathbf{v}_{i}^{t} + \mathbf{F}_{\text{sep}} + \mathbf{F}_{\text{align}} + \mathbf{F}_{\text{coh}}
\end{equation}
where the forces depend on local neighborhood interactions.

\begin{pycode}
def flocking_simulation():
    """Implement simplified boids flocking model"""

    class Boid:
        def __init__(self, x, y, vx, vy):
            self.x = x
            self.y = y
            self.vx = vx
            self.vy = vy

        def update(self, boids, width, height, dt=0.1):
            """Update boid position and velocity based on flocking rules"""

            # Flocking parameters
            separation_radius = 5.0
            alignment_radius = 10.0
            cohesion_radius = 15.0
            max_speed = 2.0

            separation_force = np.array([0.0, 0.0])
            alignment_force = np.array([0.0, 0.0])
            cohesion_force = np.array([0.0, 0.0])

            neighbors = []

            for other in boids:
                if other is not self:
                    dx = other.x - self.x
                    dy = other.y - self.y
                    distance = np.sqrt(dx**2 + dy**2)

                    if distance < cohesion_radius:
                        neighbors.append(other)

                        # Separation: steer away from neighbors
                        if distance < separation_radius and distance > 0:
                            separation_force[0] -= dx / distance
                            separation_force[1] -= dy / distance

                        # Alignment: match neighbor velocities
                        if distance < alignment_radius:
                            alignment_force[0] += other.vx
                            alignment_force[1] += other.vy

                        # Cohesion: steer toward center of neighbors
                        cohesion_force[0] += dx
                        cohesion_force[1] += dy

            if len(neighbors) > 0:
                # Normalize forces
                separation_force *= 1.5
                alignment_force /= len(neighbors)
                cohesion_force /= len(neighbors)
                cohesion_force *= 0.01

                # Apply forces
                self.vx += separation_force[0] * dt + alignment_force[0] * dt + cohesion_force[0] * dt
                self.vy += separation_force[1] * dt + alignment_force[1] * dt + cohesion_force[1] * dt

                # Limit speed
                speed = np.sqrt(self.vx**2 + self.vy**2)
                if speed > max_speed:
                    self.vx = self.vx / speed * max_speed
                    self.vy = self.vy / speed * max_speed

            # Update position
            self.x += self.vx * dt
            self.y += self.vy * dt

            # Periodic boundary conditions
            self.x = self.x % width
            self.y = self.y % height

    # Initialize simulation
    n_boids = 50
    width, height = 100, 100
    boids = []

    for _ in range(n_boids):
        x = np.random.uniform(0, width)
        y = np.random.uniform(0, height)
        vx = np.random.uniform(-1, 1)
        vy = np.random.uniform(-1, 1)
        boids.append(Boid(x, y, vx, vy))

    # Simulate for several time steps
    n_steps = 200
    positions_history = []

    for step in range(n_steps):
        # Update all boids
        for boid in boids:
            boid.update(boids, width, height)

        # Record positions every 10 steps
        if step % 10 == 0:
            positions = [(boid.x, boid.y) for boid in boids]
            positions_history.append(positions)

    print(f"\nFlocking Simulation:")
    print(f"  Number of boids: {n_boids}")
    print(f"  Domain size: {width}×{height}")
    print(f"  Simulation steps: {n_steps}")
    print(f"  Recorded snapshots: {len(positions_history)}")

    return positions_history, width, height

# Run agent-based modeling simulation
flock_history, domain_width, domain_height = flocking_simulation()
\end{pycode}

\begin{pycode}
# Create comprehensive modeling and simulation visualization
import os
os.makedirs('assets', exist_ok=True)

fig, axes = plt.subplots(3, 3, figsize=(18, 15))
fig.suptitle('Mathematical Modeling and Simulation', fontsize=16, fontweight='bold')

# Lotka-Volterra time series
ax1 = axes[0, 0]
ax1.plot(lv_time, lv_solution[0], 'b-', linewidth=2, label='Prey')
ax1.plot(lv_time, lv_solution[1], 'r-', linewidth=2, label='Predator')
ax1.plot([0, lv_time[-1]], [x_eq, x_eq], 'b--', alpha=0.7, label='Prey equilibrium')
ax1.plot([0, lv_time[-1]], [y_eq, y_eq], 'r--', alpha=0.7, label='Predator equilibrium')
ax1.set_xlabel('Time')
ax1.set_ylabel('Population')
ax1.set_title('Lotka-Volterra System')
ax1.legend()
ax1.grid(True, alpha=0.3)

# Lotka-Volterra phase portrait
ax2 = axes[0, 1]
ax2.plot(lv_solution[0], lv_solution[1], 'g-', linewidth=2)
ax2.plot(x_eq, y_eq, 'ko', markersize=8, label='Equilibrium')
ax2.plot(lv_solution[0][0], lv_solution[1][0], 'go', markersize=8, label='Initial')
ax2.set_xlabel('Prey Population')
ax2.set_ylabel('Predator Population')
ax2.set_title('Phase Portrait')
ax2.legend()
ax2.grid(True, alpha=0.3)

# SIR model
ax3 = axes[0, 2]
ax3.plot(sir_time, sir_solution[0], 'b-', linewidth=2, label='Susceptible')
ax3.plot(sir_time, sir_solution[1], 'r-', linewidth=2, label='Infected')
ax3.plot(sir_time, sir_solution[2], 'g-', linewidth=2, label='Recovered')
ax3.axvline(peak_t, color='red', linestyle='--', alpha=0.7, label=f'Peak at t={peak_t:.1f}')
ax3.set_xlabel('Time (days)')
ax3.set_ylabel('Population')
ax3.set_title(f'SIR Epidemic Model (R0={R0:.1f})')
ax3.legend()
ax3.grid(True, alpha=0.3)

# Monte Carlo convergence
ax4 = axes[1, 0]
ax4.loglog(sample_sizes, mc_err, 'bo-', linewidth=2, markersize=6)
ax4.loglog(sample_sizes, [1/np.sqrt(n) for n in sample_sizes], 'r--', linewidth=2, label='1/√n')
ax4.set_xlabel('Sample Size')
ax4.set_ylabel('Integration Error')
ax4.set_title('Monte Carlo Convergence')
ax4.legend()
ax4.grid(True, alpha=0.3)

# Random walk trajectory
ax5 = axes[1, 1]
ax5.plot(trajectory[:1000, 0], trajectory[:1000, 1], 'b-', linewidth=1, alpha=0.7)
ax5.plot(trajectory[0, 0], trajectory[0, 1], 'go', markersize=8, label='Start')
ax5.plot(trajectory[-1, 0], trajectory[-1, 1], 'ro', markersize=8, label='End')
ax5.set_xlabel('x-position')
ax5.set_ylabel('y-position')
ax5.set_title('Random Walk Trajectory')
ax5.legend()
ax5.grid(True, alpha=0.3)

# Displacement distribution
ax6 = axes[1, 2]
ax6.hist(displacements, bins=20, alpha=0.7, density=True, color='skyblue')
ax6.axvline(np.mean(displacements), color='red', linestyle='--', linewidth=2, label='Mean')
ax6.axvline(np.sqrt(len(trajectory)), color='green', linestyle='--', linewidth=2, label='Theoretical')
ax6.set_xlabel('Final Displacement')
ax6.set_ylabel('Density')
ax6.set_title('Displacement Distribution')
ax6.legend()
ax6.grid(True, alpha=0.3)

# Flocking simulation snapshots
ax7 = axes[2, 0]
# Show initial positions
if len(flock_history) > 0:
    initial_pos = np.array(flock_history[0])
    ax7.scatter(initial_pos[:, 0], initial_pos[:, 1], c='blue', s=20, alpha=0.6)
ax7.set_xlim(0, domain_width)
ax7.set_ylim(0, domain_height)
ax7.set_xlabel('x')
ax7.set_ylabel('y')
ax7.set_title('Flocking: Initial State')
ax7.grid(True, alpha=0.3)

ax8 = axes[2, 1]
# Show final positions
if len(flock_history) > 0:
    final_pos = np.array(flock_history[-1])
    ax8.scatter(final_pos[:, 0], final_pos[:, 1], c='red', s=20, alpha=0.6)
ax8.set_xlim(0, domain_width)
ax8.set_ylim(0, domain_height)
ax8.set_xlabel('x')
ax8.set_ylabel('y')
ax8.set_title('Flocking: Final State')
ax8.grid(True, alpha=0.3)

# Model comparison summary
ax9 = axes[2, 2]
model_types = ['Deterministic\n(ODE)', 'Stochastic\n(Monte Carlo)', 'Agent-Based\n(Flocking)']
y_pos = np.arange(len(model_types))

# Dummy data for illustration
complexity = [2, 3, 4]
bars = ax9.barh(y_pos, complexity, color=['lightblue', 'lightgreen', 'lightcoral'])

ax9.set_yticks(y_pos)
ax9.set_yticklabels(model_types)
ax9.set_xlabel('Computational Complexity')
ax9.set_title('Modeling Approaches')

plt.tight_layout()
plt.savefig('assets/mathematical_modeling.pdf', dpi=300, bbox_inches='tight')
plt.close()

print("Mathematical modeling analysis saved to assets/mathematical\\_modeling.pdf")
\end{pycode}

\begin{figure}[H]
    \centering
    \includegraphics[width=0.95\textwidth]{assets/mathematical_modeling.pdf}
    \caption{Comprehensive mathematical modeling and simulation analysis including Lotka-Volterra predator-prey dynamics, phase portraits, SIR epidemic models, Monte Carlo convergence, random walk trajectories, displacement distributions, flocking behavior, and computational complexity comparison of modeling approaches.}
    \label{fig:mathematical-modeling}
\end{figure}

\section{Conclusion}
\label{sec:conclusion}

This mathematical modeling template demonstrates diverse computational approaches including:

\begin{itemize}
    \item Dynamical systems analysis (Lotka-Volterra, SIR models)
    \item Monte Carlo methods and stochastic simulation
    \item Agent-based modeling and emergent behavior
    \item Stability analysis and bifurcation theory
    \item Professional visualization of complex systems
\end{itemize}

These methods provide powerful tools for understanding complex systems across biology, physics, and social sciences.

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