AnoSpEx: a spatially explicit predictive computational model for studying Anopheles metapopulation dynamics towards malaria control
PhD thesis
Oluwagbemi, O. 2012. AnoSpEx: a spatially explicit predictive computational model for studying Anopheles metapopulation dynamics towards malaria control. PhD thesis Covenant University Department of Computer Science
Type | PhD thesis |
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Title | AnoSpEx: a spatially explicit predictive computational model for studying Anopheles metapopulation dynamics towards malaria control |
Authors | Oluwagbemi, O. |
Abstract | Anopheles mosquitoes transmit malaria, a major public health problem among many African countries. One of the most effective methods to control malaria is by controlling the Anopheles mosquito vectors that transmit the parasites. Mathematical models have both predictive and explorative utility to investigate the pros and cons of different malaria control strategies. We have developed a C++ based, stochastic spatially explicit model (ANOSPEX; Ano phelesSpatially-Explicit) to simulate Anopheles metapopulation dynamics. The model is biologically rich, parameterized by field data, and driven by field-collected weather data from Macha, Zambia. To preliminarily validate ANOSPEX, simulation results were compared to field mosquito collection data from Macha; simulated and observed dynamics were similar. The ANOSPEX model will be useful in a predictive and exploratory manner to develop, evaluate and implement traditional and novel strategies to control malaria, and for understanding the environmental forces driving Anopheles population dynamics. |
Keywords | AnoSpEx; Computational Model; Malaria; Anopheles; Control |
Sustainable Development Goals | 3 Good health and well-being |
Middlesex University Theme | Health & Wellbeing |
Department name | Department of Computer Science |
Institution name | Covenant University |
Publication dates | |
Online | Jan 2013 |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 19 Apr 2024 |
Output status | Published |
Web address (URL) | https://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/1152/ |
Language | English |
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