Table 1 Parameter descriptions.

From: Fractional model for Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus on a complex heterogeneous network

Parameter

Description

\({\beta }_{1}\)

The transmission rate from an infected human to a susceptible human

\({\beta }_{2}\)

The transmission rate from an infected camel to a susceptible camel

\({\beta }_{3}\)

The transmission rate from an infected camel to a susceptible human

\({b}_{1}\)

Birth and death rate in the human population

\({b}_{2}\)

Birth and death rate in the camel population

\({\gamma }_{1}\)

Recovery rate of an infected host (human), who then becomes susceptible

\({\gamma }_{2}\)

Recovery rate of an infected vector (camel), which then becomes susceptible

\(\omega\)

Rate of commitment to preventive measures