TITLE:
The Future of Snapchat: A Mathematical Model
AUTHORS:
Salma M. Al-Tuwairqi, Bushra K. Aloosh, Rana A. Bagies
KEYWORDS:
Mathematical Model, Stability, Snapchat, Saudi Arabia
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Applied Mathematics and Physics,
Vol.7 No.4,
April
19,
2019
ABSTRACT: 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.