The Future of Snapchat: A Mathematical Model

• 作者: Bushra K. Aloosh Rana A. Bagies Salma M. Al-Tuwairqi
• 来源期刊: 应用数学与应用物理(英文)
• 学科: 数学
• 关键词: MATHEMATICAL MODEL STABILITY Snapchat SAUDI ARABIA
• 年，卷（期）: 2019,（4）
• 页码范围: 841-860
• 页数: 20页
• 分类号: O1

摘要

Saudi Arabia has become one of the leading top five countries based on the number of Snapchat users as of October 2018. In this project, we build a novel mathematical model to explore the future of Snapchat in general and in Saudi Arabia particularly. The model incorporates the trend of “famous Snapchatters” that is highly observed in Saudi Arabia. The model is governed by a system of nonlinear differential equations. We analyze the system qualitatively and numerically. As a result, three equilibrium points are obtained. By considering their stability, we outline different possible scenarios for the future of Snapchat. Moreover, parameter analysis is performed to investigate key parameters in the model. Furthermore, an online survey is conducted to estimate the values for the parameters in the model to explore which scenario is likely to happen in Saudi Arabia.