Table 1 The parameters description of model (5)
From: Impact of media coverage on the drinking dynamics in the scale-free network
Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
\(\beta\) | The transmission coefficient for nondrinkers or moderate drinkers turning to binge drinkers |
\(\mu\) | The recovery rate of binge drinkers |
\(\alpha\) | The dissemination rate of awareness among nondrinkers or moderate drinkers |
\(\sigma\) | The transformation rate from aware individuals to nondrinkers or moderate drinkers |
\(\omega\) | The growth rate of media |
\(\gamma\) | The depletion rate of media resulted by ineffective measures |