Oscillatory behavior of third-order nonlinear differential equations with mixed neutral terms

Year 2021, Volume: 50 Issue: 3, 833 - 844, 07.06.2021

Said R. Grace John R. Graef Ercan Tunc

https://doi.org/10.15672/hujms.693738

Abstract

This paper deals with the oscillation of third-order nonlinear differential equations with neutral terms involving positive and negative nonlinear parts. An example is provided to illustrate the results.

Keywords

oscillation, third order, mixed neutral term, neutral differential equations

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