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Finite Population Dynamics Resolve the Central Paradox of the Inspection Game
Bianca Y. S. Ishikawa, José F. Fontanari
The Inspection Game is the canonical model for the strategic conflict between law enforcement (inspectors) and citizens (potential criminals). Its classical Mixed-Strategy Nash Equ…
Non-equilibrium phase transition and cultural drift in the continuous-trait Axelrod model
Paulo R. A. Campos, Sandro M. Reia, José F. Fontanari
The standard Axelrod model of cultural dissemination, based on discrete cultural traits, exhibits a non-equilibrium phase transition but is inherently limited by its inability to c…
When correcting for regression to the mean is worse than no correction at all
José F. Fontanari, Mauro Santos
The ubiquitous regression to the mean (RTM) effect complicates statistical inference regarding the relationship between baseline levels of a biological variable and its subsequent…
The Impact of Social Attractiveness on Casual Group Formation: Power-Law Group Sizes and Suppressed Percolation
Matheus S. Mariano, José F. Fontanari
The dynamics of casual group formation has long been a subject of interest in social sciences. While early stochastic models offered foundational insights into group size distribut…
Spatial Dynamics of Synchronized Ants: A Mobile Oscillator Model Analysis
José F. Fontanari, Paulo R. A. Campos
Synchronized short-term activity cycles are a prominent feature in the nests of certain ant species, but their functional significance remains controversial. This study investigate…