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A novel stochastic SIS epidemic model on heterogeneous networks demonstrates that disease extinction or persistence is strictly determined by the stochastic basic reproduction number, and provides an optimal control framework to minimize infections and intervention costs. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.METHODOLOGICAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To formulate a stochastic SIS epidemic model with nonlinear incidence on heterogeneous contact networks and establish optimal control strategies that minimize infections and costs.

September 3, 2026Chaos Solitons & FractalsOpen Access

Stochastic analysis and optimal control of SIS epidemics with nonlinear incidence on heterogeneous contact networks

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XLXupeng LuoMinzu University of China QWQiru Wang

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Mathematical modeling study demonstrates threshold dynamics and optimal control for stochastic epidemic spread across heterogeneous networks, highlighting cost-effective intervention strategies.

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To formulate a stochastic SIS epidemic model with nonlinear incidence on heterogeneous contact networks and establish optimal control strategies that minimize infections and costs.
Formulated a stochastic susceptible-infected-susceptible (SIS) epidemic network model incorporating nonlinear incidence, demographic dynamics, and environmental noise.
Derived analytical criteria for the existence of global positive solutions, a stochastic basic reproduction number threshold, and a unique ergodic stationary distribution.
Designed a stochastic optimal control problem coupling prevention and therapy, solving it numerically using a modified stochastic forward-backward sweep algorithm.
Proved that the disease becomes extinct almost surely when the stochastic basic reproduction number satisfies R0s < 1, but persists in mean when R0s > 1.
Demonstrated the existence and uniqueness of an ergodic stationary distribution, confirming stable long-term stochastic fluctuations when the disease persists.
Verified through numerical simulations that the combined preventive and therapeutic optimal control strategy effectively minimizes both infection burdens and implementation costs.

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Luo et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a9934ea636c6408cfa7ca96 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chaos.2026.119021

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Mathematical modeling study demonstrates threshold dynamics and optimal control for stochastic epidemic spread across heterogeneous networks, highlighting cost-effective intervention strategies.

Stochastic analysis and optimal control of SIS epidemics with nonlinear incidence on heterogeneous contact networks

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