We study the global dynamics of a rational diference equation with higher order,which includes many rational diference equations as its special cases.By some complicate computations and mathematical skills,we show tha...We study the global dynamics of a rational diference equation with higher order,which includes many rational diference equations as its special cases.By some complicate computations and mathematical skills,we show that its unique nonnegative fixed point is globally attractive.As application,our results not only improve many known ones,but also solve several“Open Problems and Conjectures”given by Professors Ladas and Camouzis,et al.展开更多
In this paper,we establish some oscillation criteria for higher order nonlinear delay dynamic equations of the form[rnφ(⋯r2(r1x^(Δ))^(Δ)⋯)^(Δ)]^(Δ)(t)+h(t)f(x(τ(t)))=0 on an arbitrary time scale T with supT=∞,w...In this paper,we establish some oscillation criteria for higher order nonlinear delay dynamic equations of the form[rnφ(⋯r2(r1x^(Δ))^(Δ)⋯)^(Δ)]^(Δ)(t)+h(t)f(x(τ(t)))=0 on an arbitrary time scale T with supT=∞,where n≥2,φ(u)=|u|^(γ)sgn(u)forγ>0,ri(1≤i≤n)are positive rd-continuous functions and h∈C_(rd)(T,(0,∞)).The functionτ∈C_(rd)(T,T)satisfiesτ(t)≤t and lim_(t→∞)τ(t)=∞and f∈C(R,R).By using a generalized Riccati transformation,we give sufficient conditions under which every solution of this equation is either oscillatory or tends to zero.The obtained results are new for the corresponding higher order differential equations and difference equations.In the end,some applications and examples are provided to illustrate the importance of the main results.展开更多
In this paper, we study the longtime behavior of solution to the initial boundary value problem for a class of strongly damped Higher-order Kirchhoff type equations: . At first, we prove the existence and uniqueness o...In this paper, we study the longtime behavior of solution to the initial boundary value problem for a class of strongly damped Higher-order Kirchhoff type equations: . At first, we prove the existence and uniqueness of the solution by priori estimation and the Galerkin method. Then, we obtain to the existence of the global attractor. At last, we consider that the estimation of the upper bounds of Hausdorff and fractal dimensions for the global attractors are obtained.展开更多
We investigate the global well-posedness and the global attractors of the solutions for the Higher-order Kirchhoff-type wave equation with nonlinear strongly damping: . For strong nonlinear damping σ and ?, we make a...We investigate the global well-posedness and the global attractors of the solutions for the Higher-order Kirchhoff-type wave equation with nonlinear strongly damping: . For strong nonlinear damping σ and ?, we make assumptions (H<sub>1</sub>) - (H<sub>4</sub>). Under of the proper assume, the main results are existence and uniqueness of the solution in proved by Galerkin method, and deal with the global attractors.展开更多
In this paper, we study on the initial-boundary value problem for nonlinear wave equations of higher-order Kirchhoff type with Strong Dissipation: . At first, we prove the existence and uniqueness of the local solutio...In this paper, we study on the initial-boundary value problem for nonlinear wave equations of higher-order Kirchhoff type with Strong Dissipation: . At first, we prove the existence and uniqueness of the local solution by the Banach contraction mapping principle. Then, by “Concavity” method we establish three blow-up results for certain solutions in the case 1): , in the case 2): and in the case 3): . At last, we consider that the estimation of the upper bounds of the blow-up time is given for deferent initial energy.展开更多
The initial boundary value problems for a class of high order Kirchhoff type equations with nonlinear strongly damped terms are considered. We establish the existence and uniqueness of the global solution of the probl...The initial boundary value problems for a class of high order Kirchhoff type equations with nonlinear strongly damped terms are considered. We establish the existence and uniqueness of the global solution of the problem by using prior estimates and Galerkin’s method under proper assumptions for the rigid term. Then the compact method is used to prove the existence of a compact family of global attractors in the solution semigroup generated by the problem. Finally, the Frechet differentiability of the operator semigroup and the decay of the volume element of linearization problem are proved, and the Hausdorff dimension and Fractal dimension of the family of global attractors are obtained.展开更多
In this study, the method of lines (MOLs) with higher order central difference approximation method coupled with the classical fourth order Runge-Kutta (RK(4,4)) method is used in solving shallow water equations (SWEs...In this study, the method of lines (MOLs) with higher order central difference approximation method coupled with the classical fourth order Runge-Kutta (RK(4,4)) method is used in solving shallow water equations (SWEs) in Cartesian coordinates to foresee water levels associated with a storm accurately along the coast of Bangladesh. In doing so, the partial derivatives of the SWEs with respect to the space variables were discretized with 5-point central difference, as a test case, to obtain a system of ordinary differential equations with time as an independent variable for every spatial grid point, which with initial conditions were solved by the RK(4,4) method. The complex land-sea interface and bottom topographic details were incorporated closely using nested schemes. The coastal and island boundaries were rectangularized through proper stair step representation, and the storing positions of the scalar and momentum variables were specified according to the rules of structured C-grid. A stable tidal regime was made over the model domain considering the effect of the major tidal constituent, M2 along the southern open boundary of the outermost parent scheme. The Meghna River fresh water discharge was taken into account for the inner most child scheme. To take into account the dynamic interaction of tide and surge, the generated tidal regime was introduced as the initial state of the sea, and the surge was then made to come over it through computer simulation. Numerical experiments were performed with the cyclone April 1991 to simulate water levels due to tide, surge, and their interaction at different stations along the coast of Bangladesh. Our computed results were found to compare reasonable well with the limited observed data obtained from Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) and were found to be better in comparison with the results obtained through the regular finite difference method and the 3-point central difference MOLs coupled with the RK(4,4) method with regard to the root mean square error values.展开更多
We study solutions of the nonlinear Schroedinger equation （NLSE） and higher-order nonlinear Sehroedinger equation （HONLSE） with variable coefficients. By considering all the higher-order effect of HONLSE as a new ...We study solutions of the nonlinear Schroedinger equation （NLSE） and higher-order nonlinear Sehroedinger equation （HONLSE） with variable coefficients. By considering all the higher-order effect of HONLSE as a new dependent variable, the NLSE and HONLSE can be changed into one equation. Using the generalized Lie group reduction method （CLGRM）, the abundant solutions of NLSE and HONLSE are obtained.展开更多
By Taylor expansion of Darboux matrix, a new generalized Darboux transformations(DTs) for a(2 + 1)-dimensional nonlinear Schrdinger(NLS) equation is derived, which can be reduced to two(1 + 1)-dimensional equation:a m...By Taylor expansion of Darboux matrix, a new generalized Darboux transformations(DTs) for a(2 + 1)-dimensional nonlinear Schrdinger(NLS) equation is derived, which can be reduced to two(1 + 1)-dimensional equation:a modified KdV equation and an NLS equation. With the help of symbolic computation, some higher-order rational solutions and rogue wave(RW) solutions are constructed by its(1, N-1)-fold DTs according to determinants. From the dynamic behavior of these rogue waves discussed under some selected parameters, we find that the RWs and solitons are demonstrated some interesting structures including the triangle, pentagon, heptagon profiles, etc. Furthermore, we find that the wave structure can be changed from the higher-order RWs into higher-order rational solitons by modulating the main free parameter. These results may give an explanation and prediction for the corresponding dynamical phenomena in some physically relevant systems.展开更多
In view of a new idea on initial conditions, an open problem of nonlinear evolution equations with higher order, which was given by J. L. Lions, is solved. Effect of our results is shown on an example.
We reduce the variable-coefficient higher-order nonlinear Schrodinger equation （VCHNLSE） into the constantcoefficient （CC） one. Based on the reduction transformation and solutions of CCHNLSE, we obtain analytical ...We reduce the variable-coefficient higher-order nonlinear Schrodinger equation （VCHNLSE） into the constantcoefficient （CC） one. Based on the reduction transformation and solutions of CCHNLSE, we obtain analytical soliton solutions embedded in the continuous wave background for the VCHNLSE. Then the excitation in advancement and sustainment of soliton arrays, and postponed disappearance and sustainment of the bright soliton embedded in the background are discussed in an exponential system.展开更多
One-dimensional heat equation was solved for different higher-order finite difference schemes, namely, forward time and fourth-order centered space explicit method, backward time and fourth-order centered space implic...One-dimensional heat equation was solved for different higher-order finite difference schemes, namely, forward time and fourth-order centered space explicit method, backward time and fourth-order centered space implicit method, and fourth-order implicit Crank-Nicolson finite difference method. Higher-order schemes have complexity in computing values at the neighboring points to the boundaries. It is required there a specification of the values of field variables at some points exterior to the domain. The complexity was incorporated using Hicks approximation. The convergence and stability analysis was also computed for those higher-order finite difference explicit and implicit methods in case of solving a one dimensional heat equation. The obtained numerical results were compared with exact solutions. It is found that backward time and fourth-order centered space implicit scheme along with Hicks approximation performed well over the other mentioned higher-order approaches.展开更多
A numerical simulation for a model of wood drying process is considered. The model is given by a couple of nonlinear differential equations. One is a nonlinear parabolic equation and the other one is a nonlinear ordin...A numerical simulation for a model of wood drying process is considered. The model is given by a couple of nonlinear differential equations. One is a nonlinear parabolic equation and the other one is a nonlinear ordinary equation. A difference scheme is derived by the method of reduction of order. First, a new variable is introduced and the original problem is rewritten into a system of the first-order differential equations. Secondly, a difference scheme is constructed for the later problem. The solvability, stability and convergence of the difference scheme are proved by the energy method. The convergence order of the difference scheme is secondorder both in time and in space. A prior error estimate is put forward. The new variable is put aside to reduce the computational cost. A numerical example testifies the theoretical result.展开更多
By using the solutions of an auxiliary Lame equation, a direct algebraic method is proposed to construct the exact solutions of N-coupled nonlinear Schrodinger equations. The abundant higher-order exact periodic solut...By using the solutions of an auxiliary Lame equation, a direct algebraic method is proposed to construct the exact solutions of N-coupled nonlinear Schrodinger equations. The abundant higher-order exact periodic solutions of a family of N-coupled nonlinear Schrodinger equations are explicitly obtained with the aid of symbolic computation and they include corresponding envelope solitary and shock wave solutions.展开更多
This paper mainly deals with the higher-order coupled Kirchhoff-type equations with nonlinear strong damped and source terms in a bounded domain. We obtain some results that are estimation of the upper bounds of Hausd...This paper mainly deals with the higher-order coupled Kirchhoff-type equations with nonlinear strong damped and source terms in a bounded domain. We obtain some results that are estimation of the upper bounds of Hausdorff dimension and Fractal dimension of the global attractor.展开更多
Models of the coupled nonlinear Schr<span style="white-space:nowrap;">ödinger equations submit various critical physical phenomena with a typical equation for optical fibres with linear refrac...Models of the coupled nonlinear Schr<span style="white-space:nowrap;">ödinger equations submit various critical physical phenomena with a typical equation for optical fibres with linear refraction. In this article, we will presuppose the Compact Finite Difference method with Runge-Kutta of order 4 (explicit) method, which is sixth-order and fourth-order in space and time respectively, to solve coupled nonlinear Schr<span style="white-space:nowrap;">ödinger equations. Many methods used to solve coupled nonlinear Schr<span style="white-space:nowrap;">ödinger equations are second order in time and need to use extra-technique to rise up to fourth-order as Richardson Extrapolation technique. The scheme obtained is immediately fourth-order in one step. This approach is a conditionally stable method. The conserved quantities and the exact single soliton solution indicate the competence and accuracy of the article’s suggestion schemes. Furthermore, the article discusses the two solitons interaction dynamics.展开更多
The asymptotic behavior of a class of nonlinear delay difference equation wax studied . Some sufficient conditions are obtained for permanence and global attractivity . The results can be applied to a claxs of nonline...The asymptotic behavior of a class of nonlinear delay difference equation wax studied . Some sufficient conditions are obtained for permanence and global attractivity . The results can be applied to a claxs of nonlinear delay difference equations and to the delay discrete Logistic model and some known results are included.展开更多
We model a one-dimensional Bose–Einstein condensate with the one-dimensional Gross–Pitaevskii equation(1 D GPE) incorporating higher-order interaction effects. Based on the F-expansion method, we analytically solve ...We model a one-dimensional Bose–Einstein condensate with the one-dimensional Gross–Pitaevskii equation(1 D GPE) incorporating higher-order interaction effects. Based on the F-expansion method, we analytically solve the1 D GPE, identifying the typical soliton solution under certain experimental settings within the general wave-like solution set, and demonstrating the applicability of the theoretical treatment that is employed.展开更多
We consider a finite difference scheme for a nonlinear wave equation, whose solutions may lose their smoothness in finite time, i.e., blow up in finite time. In order to numerically reproduce blow-up solutions, we pro...We consider a finite difference scheme for a nonlinear wave equation, whose solutions may lose their smoothness in finite time, i.e., blow up in finite time. In order to numerically reproduce blow-up solutions, we propose a rule for a time-stepping,which is a variant of what was successfully used in the case of nonlinear parabolic equations. A numerical blow-up time is defined and is proved to converge, under a certain hypothesis, to the real blow-up time as the grid size tends to zero.展开更多
The existence of positive solution is proved for a （k, n - k） conjugate boundary value problem in which the nonlinearity may make negative values and may be singular with respect to the time variable. The main resul...The existence of positive solution is proved for a （k, n - k） conjugate boundary value problem in which the nonlinearity may make negative values and may be singular with respect to the time variable. The main results of Agarwal et al. （Agarwal R P, Grace S R, O＇Regan D. Semipositive higher-order differential equations. Appl. Math. Letters, 2004, 14： 201-207） are extended. The basic tools are the Hammerstein integral equation and the Krasnosel＇skii＇s cone expansion-compression technique.展开更多
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(61473340)Distinguished Professor Foundation of Qianjiang Scholar in Zhejiang Province(F703108L02)。
文摘We study the global dynamics of a rational diference equation with higher order,which includes many rational diference equations as its special cases.By some complicate computations and mathematical skills,we show that its unique nonnegative fixed point is globally attractive.As application,our results not only improve many known ones,but also solve several“Open Problems and Conjectures”given by Professors Ladas and Camouzis,et al.
基金supported by the Jiangxi Provincial Natural Science Foundation(20202BABL211003)the Science and Technology Project of Jiangxi Education Department(GJJ180354).
文摘In this paper,we establish some oscillation criteria for higher order nonlinear delay dynamic equations of the form[rnφ(⋯r2(r1x^(Δ))^(Δ)⋯)^(Δ)]^(Δ)(t)+h(t)f(x(τ(t)))=0 on an arbitrary time scale T with supT=∞,where n≥2,φ(u)=|u|^(γ)sgn(u)forγ>0,ri(1≤i≤n)are positive rd-continuous functions and h∈C_(rd)(T,(0,∞)).The functionτ∈C_(rd)(T,T)satisfiesτ(t)≤t and lim_(t→∞)τ(t)=∞and f∈C(R,R).By using a generalized Riccati transformation,we give sufficient conditions under which every solution of this equation is either oscillatory or tends to zero.The obtained results are new for the corresponding higher order differential equations and difference equations.In the end,some applications and examples are provided to illustrate the importance of the main results.
文摘In this paper, we study the longtime behavior of solution to the initial boundary value problem for a class of strongly damped Higher-order Kirchhoff type equations: . At first, we prove the existence and uniqueness of the solution by priori estimation and the Galerkin method. Then, we obtain to the existence of the global attractor. At last, we consider that the estimation of the upper bounds of Hausdorff and fractal dimensions for the global attractors are obtained.
文摘We investigate the global well-posedness and the global attractors of the solutions for the Higher-order Kirchhoff-type wave equation with nonlinear strongly damping: . For strong nonlinear damping σ and ?, we make assumptions (H<sub>1</sub>) - (H<sub>4</sub>). Under of the proper assume, the main results are existence and uniqueness of the solution in proved by Galerkin method, and deal with the global attractors.
文摘In this paper, we study on the initial-boundary value problem for nonlinear wave equations of higher-order Kirchhoff type with Strong Dissipation: . At first, we prove the existence and uniqueness of the local solution by the Banach contraction mapping principle. Then, by “Concavity” method we establish three blow-up results for certain solutions in the case 1): , in the case 2): and in the case 3): . At last, we consider that the estimation of the upper bounds of the blow-up time is given for deferent initial energy.
文摘The initial boundary value problems for a class of high order Kirchhoff type equations with nonlinear strongly damped terms are considered. We establish the existence and uniqueness of the global solution of the problem by using prior estimates and Galerkin’s method under proper assumptions for the rigid term. Then the compact method is used to prove the existence of a compact family of global attractors in the solution semigroup generated by the problem. Finally, the Frechet differentiability of the operator semigroup and the decay of the volume element of linearization problem are proved, and the Hausdorff dimension and Fractal dimension of the family of global attractors are obtained.
文摘In this study, the method of lines (MOLs) with higher order central difference approximation method coupled with the classical fourth order Runge-Kutta (RK(4,4)) method is used in solving shallow water equations (SWEs) in Cartesian coordinates to foresee water levels associated with a storm accurately along the coast of Bangladesh. In doing so, the partial derivatives of the SWEs with respect to the space variables were discretized with 5-point central difference, as a test case, to obtain a system of ordinary differential equations with time as an independent variable for every spatial grid point, which with initial conditions were solved by the RK(4,4) method. The complex land-sea interface and bottom topographic details were incorporated closely using nested schemes. The coastal and island boundaries were rectangularized through proper stair step representation, and the storing positions of the scalar and momentum variables were specified according to the rules of structured C-grid. A stable tidal regime was made over the model domain considering the effect of the major tidal constituent, M2 along the southern open boundary of the outermost parent scheme. The Meghna River fresh water discharge was taken into account for the inner most child scheme. To take into account the dynamic interaction of tide and surge, the generated tidal regime was introduced as the initial state of the sea, and the surge was then made to come over it through computer simulation. Numerical experiments were performed with the cyclone April 1991 to simulate water levels due to tide, surge, and their interaction at different stations along the coast of Bangladesh. Our computed results were found to compare reasonable well with the limited observed data obtained from Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) and were found to be better in comparison with the results obtained through the regular finite difference method and the 3-point central difference MOLs coupled with the RK(4,4) method with regard to the root mean square error values.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant No.10675065
文摘We study solutions of the nonlinear Schroedinger equation （NLSE） and higher-order nonlinear Sehroedinger equation （HONLSE） with variable coefficients. By considering all the higher-order effect of HONLSE as a new dependent variable, the NLSE and HONLSE can be changed into one equation. Using the generalized Lie group reduction method （CLGRM）, the abundant solutions of NLSE and HONLSE are obtained.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos.11775121 and 11435005K.C.Wong Magna Fund in Ningbo University
文摘By Taylor expansion of Darboux matrix, a new generalized Darboux transformations(DTs) for a(2 + 1)-dimensional nonlinear Schrdinger(NLS) equation is derived, which can be reduced to two(1 + 1)-dimensional equation:a modified KdV equation and an NLS equation. With the help of symbolic computation, some higher-order rational solutions and rogue wave(RW) solutions are constructed by its(1, N-1)-fold DTs according to determinants. From the dynamic behavior of these rogue waves discussed under some selected parameters, we find that the RWs and solitons are demonstrated some interesting structures including the triangle, pentagon, heptagon profiles, etc. Furthermore, we find that the wave structure can be changed from the higher-order RWs into higher-order rational solitons by modulating the main free parameter. These results may give an explanation and prediction for the corresponding dynamical phenomena in some physically relevant systems.
基金supported by TWAS,UNESO and AMSS in Chinese AcademyThe research of the third author is partially supported by NSFC(11001239)
文摘In view of a new idea on initial conditions, an open problem of nonlinear evolution equations with higher order, which was given by J. L. Lions, is solved. Effect of our results is shown on an example.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 11005092)the Program for Innovative Research Team of Young Teachers of Zhejiang Agricultural and Forestry University, China (Grant No. 2009RC01)
文摘We reduce the variable-coefficient higher-order nonlinear Schrodinger equation （VCHNLSE） into the constantcoefficient （CC） one. Based on the reduction transformation and solutions of CCHNLSE, we obtain analytical soliton solutions embedded in the continuous wave background for the VCHNLSE. Then the excitation in advancement and sustainment of soliton arrays, and postponed disappearance and sustainment of the bright soliton embedded in the background are discussed in an exponential system.
文摘One-dimensional heat equation was solved for different higher-order finite difference schemes, namely, forward time and fourth-order centered space explicit method, backward time and fourth-order centered space implicit method, and fourth-order implicit Crank-Nicolson finite difference method. Higher-order schemes have complexity in computing values at the neighboring points to the boundaries. It is required there a specification of the values of field variables at some points exterior to the domain. The complexity was incorporated using Hicks approximation. The convergence and stability analysis was also computed for those higher-order finite difference explicit and implicit methods in case of solving a one dimensional heat equation. The obtained numerical results were compared with exact solutions. It is found that backward time and fourth-order centered space implicit scheme along with Hicks approximation performed well over the other mentioned higher-order approaches.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China (No10471023)
文摘A numerical simulation for a model of wood drying process is considered. The model is given by a couple of nonlinear differential equations. One is a nonlinear parabolic equation and the other one is a nonlinear ordinary equation. A difference scheme is derived by the method of reduction of order. First, a new variable is introduced and the original problem is rewritten into a system of the first-order differential equations. Secondly, a difference scheme is constructed for the later problem. The solvability, stability and convergence of the difference scheme are proved by the energy method. The convergence order of the difference scheme is secondorder both in time and in space. A prior error estimate is put forward. The new variable is put aside to reduce the computational cost. A numerical example testifies the theoretical result.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China （Grant No 10461006）.
文摘By using the solutions of an auxiliary Lame equation, a direct algebraic method is proposed to construct the exact solutions of N-coupled nonlinear Schrodinger equations. The abundant higher-order exact periodic solutions of a family of N-coupled nonlinear Schrodinger equations are explicitly obtained with the aid of symbolic computation and they include corresponding envelope solitary and shock wave solutions.
文摘This paper mainly deals with the higher-order coupled Kirchhoff-type equations with nonlinear strong damped and source terms in a bounded domain. We obtain some results that are estimation of the upper bounds of Hausdorff dimension and Fractal dimension of the global attractor.
文摘Models of the coupled nonlinear Schr<span style="white-space:nowrap;">ödinger equations submit various critical physical phenomena with a typical equation for optical fibres with linear refraction. In this article, we will presuppose the Compact Finite Difference method with Runge-Kutta of order 4 (explicit) method, which is sixth-order and fourth-order in space and time respectively, to solve coupled nonlinear Schr<span style="white-space:nowrap;">ödinger equations. Many methods used to solve coupled nonlinear Schr<span style="white-space:nowrap;">ödinger equations are second order in time and need to use extra-technique to rise up to fourth-order as Richardson Extrapolation technique. The scheme obtained is immediately fourth-order in one step. This approach is a conditionally stable method. The conserved quantities and the exact single soliton solution indicate the competence and accuracy of the article’s suggestion schemes. Furthermore, the article discusses the two solitons interaction dynamics.
基金Foundation items: the National Natural Science Foundation of China (10171040)the Natural Science Foundation of Gansu Province of China (ZS011-A25-007-Z)+1 种基金 the Foundation for University Key Teacher by Ministry of Education of China the Teaching and Re
文摘The asymptotic behavior of a class of nonlinear delay difference equation wax studied . Some sufficient conditions are obtained for permanence and global attractivity . The results can be applied to a claxs of nonlinear delay difference equations and to the delay discrete Logistic model and some known results are included.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos.11791240178,11674338,and 11547024
文摘We model a one-dimensional Bose–Einstein condensate with the one-dimensional Gross–Pitaevskii equation(1 D GPE) incorporating higher-order interaction effects. Based on the F-expansion method, we analytically solve the1 D GPE, identifying the typical soliton solution under certain experimental settings within the general wave-like solution set, and demonstrating the applicability of the theoretical treatment that is employed.
基金supported by the grant NSC 98-2115-M-194-010-MY2
文摘We consider a finite difference scheme for a nonlinear wave equation, whose solutions may lose their smoothness in finite time, i.e., blow up in finite time. In order to numerically reproduce blow-up solutions, we propose a rule for a time-stepping,which is a variant of what was successfully used in the case of nonlinear parabolic equations. A numerical blow-up time is defined and is proved to converge, under a certain hypothesis, to the real blow-up time as the grid size tends to zero.
文摘The existence of positive solution is proved for a （k, n - k） conjugate boundary value problem in which the nonlinearity may make negative values and may be singular with respect to the time variable. The main results of Agarwal et al. （Agarwal R P, Grace S R, O＇Regan D. Semipositive higher-order differential equations. Appl. Math. Letters, 2004, 14： 201-207） are extended. The basic tools are the Hammerstein integral equation and the Krasnosel＇skii＇s cone expansion-compression technique.
