African Geometry and Topology (Pure Science)

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2008 No. 1 (2008)

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Asymptotic Analysis and Identifiability Checks in Dynamical Systems for Agricultural Yield Prediction in Uganda

James Kibet Okoth, Busitema University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18870484
Published: October 14, 2008

Abstract

Dynamical systems theory is a mathematical framework used to model complex phenomena over time. In agricultural contexts, these models can predict yield based on various environmental and socio-economic factors. Asymptotic analysis will be applied to derive simplified models that capture long-term trends, while identifiability checks will ensure that the model can accurately estimate all its parameters from observed data. Theoretical derivations will include a first-order differential equation representing yield changes over time with respect to rainfall and soil fertility. This theoretical framework provides a robust foundation for understanding and predicting agricultural yields in Uganda by incorporating key environmental and socio-economic factors into a dynamical systems model. Theoretical insights can inform future empirical studies by guiding the selection of relevant parameters and simplifying data collection protocols. The developed models should be tested with real-world data to validate their predictive power. The analytical core is $\hat{y}_t=\mathcal{F}(x_t;\theta)$ with $\hat{\theta}=argmin_{\theta}L(\theta)$, and convergence is established under standard smoothness conditions.

How to Cite

James Kibet Okoth (2008). Asymptotic Analysis and Identifiability Checks in Dynamical Systems for Agricultural Yield Prediction in Uganda. African Geometry and Topology (Pure Science), Vol. 2008 No. 1 (2008). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18870484

Keywords

African GeographyDynamical SystemsAsymptotic AnalysisIdentifiability ChecksTime Series ModelsNonlinear DynamicsParameter Estimation

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