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Caputo Fractional Derivative and Quantum-Like Coherence

Description: This article studies two forms of anomalous diffusions and discusses the joint use of these prescriptions, with a phenomenological method and a theoretical projection method, leading to two apparently different diffusion equations. The authors prove that the two diffusion equations are equivalent and design a time series that corresponds to the anomalous diffusion equation proposed.
Date: February 9, 2021
Creator: Culbreth, Garland; Bologna, Mauro; West, Bruce J. & Grigolini, Paolo
Partner: UNT College of Science
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Relating size and functionality in human social networks through complexity

Description: Article argues that the Dunbar number arises as a consequence of a natural phase transition in the dynamic self-organization among N individuals within a social system. The authors provide a theoretical basis for the value of the Dunbar number and establish a theory-based bridge spanning the gap between sociology and psychology.
Date: July 20, 2020
Creator: Massari, Giovanni F.; Culbreth, Garland; Failla, Roberto; Grigolini, Paolo; West, Bruce J. & Bologna, Mauro
Partner: UNT College of Science
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