Variational iteration method for nonlinear singular two-point boundary value problems arising in human physiology (Q355779)

Summary: The variational iteration method is applied to solve a class of nonlinear singular boundary value problems that arise in physiology. The process of the method, which produces solutions in terms of convergent series, is explained. The Lagrange multipliers needed to construct the correctional functional are found in terms of the exponential integral and Whittaker functions. The method easily overcomes the obstacle of singularities. Examples are presented to test the method and compare it to other existing methods in order to confirm fast convergence and significant accuracy.