Variable and parameter

Description

I ( t )

M ( t )

G ( t )

R ( t )

θ

β 1

β 2

α 1

α 2

σ

π

μ

Ignorant

Spreader through media

Spreader through verbal communication

Communication

Stifler

Probability of ignorant to become stifler

Effective contact rate between the ignorant and the spreaders through media

Effective contact rate between the ignorant and the spreaders through verbal communication

Rate at which spreaders through media become stiflers

Rate at which spreaders through verbal communication become stiflers

Proportion of I that interact with M and G and choose not to spread

Recruitment rate into the ignorant population

Death rate