journal article

Mathematical modeling of information warfare in a society

Mikhailov A.P.; Petrov A.P.; Proncheva O.G.; Marevtseva N.A.

Publication year: 2015
Source / journal: mediterranean journal of social sciences
Country of origin: Russia
Language: English
Authors’ affiliations: Keldysh Institute of Applied Mathematics Russian Academy of Sciences, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russian Federation, Keldysh Institute of Applied Mathematics Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russian Federation
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Abstract

Mathematical models of information attack and information warfare in a society are considered. The models take into account the information dissemination through interpersonal communications and medi propaganda, as well as the heterogeneity of a society. The process of confrontation is represented as follows. There are two opposing information sources in a society, so each individual can become an spreader of information of either one or the other information source, depending on whose information she receives first. The models also take into account the following factors of information dissemination: incomplete media coverage, two-step perception of information, forgetting of information by individuals. The model has the form of the Cauchy problem for nonlinear system of ordinary differential equations. This model is studied analytically and numerically. The meaningful interpretation is given for the results obtained. © 2015 Mediterranean Center of Social and Educational Research. All rights reserved.

Author keywords

interpersonal communication, mathematical modeling, media propaganda

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