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On a System of Fractional Differential Equations with Coupled Integral Boundary Conditions

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We investigate the existence and multiplicity of positive solutions for a system of nonlinear Riemann-Liouville fractional differential equations, subject to coupled integral boundary conditions. The nonsingular and singular cases are studied.

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  1. Department of Mathematics, Baylor University Waco, Texas, 76798-7328, USA

    Johnny Henderson

  2. Department of Mathematics, Gh. Asachi Technical University, Iasi, 700506, Romania

    Rodica Luca

  3. Faculty of Computer Engineering and Automatic Control, Gh. Asachi Technical University, Iasi, 700050, Romania

    Alexandru Tudorache

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Henderson, J., Luca, R. & Tudorache, A. On a System of Fractional Differential Equations with Coupled Integral Boundary Conditions. FCAA 18, 361–386 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1515/fca-2015-0024

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