Growth: A Journal of Mathematics and Mathematics Education
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Growth: A Journal of Mathematics and Mathematics Education aims to provide a publication platform for high quality undergraduate research in mathematics and in mathematical pedagogy. The technical scope of the journal is combinatorial mathematics, broadly interpreted—the editorial board will consider all submissions in their areas of interest. All submitted articles must have an undergraduate research component and must be certified by a senior researcher. All submissions will be peer reviewed according to standard practices in academic mathematics. Precise editorial policies are set by the editorial board.
- Research article
- https://www.doi.org/10.61091/um122-08
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- Utilitas Mathematica
- Volume 122
- Pages: 109-116
- Published Online: 28/03/2025
Some methods of decomposing \(v(=mn)\times b\) incidence matrix of regular group divisible (RGD) designs into square submatrices of order \(m\) are described. Such designs are known as tactical decomposable designs. As a by–product, resolvable solutions of some RGD designs are obtained. A relationship between tactical decomposable designs and \(\left(2,\ n\right)-\)threshold schemes is also given.
- Research article
- https://www.doi.org/10.61091/jcmcc125-21
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- Journal of Combinatorial Mathematics and Combinatorial Computing
- Volume 125
- Pages: 293-308
- Published Online: 28/03/2025
Cultural heritage represents the historical and cultural achievements of a nation, playing a vital role in studying human civilization and preserving national languages and scripts. This study utilizes virtual simulation technology to design a virtual pavilion for Chinese language and writing, employing image and text feature extraction algorithms for feature fusion and 3D modeling. The effectiveness of Chinese character extraction is validated through feature point matching, while the virtual exhibition’s impact is assessed via user experience scores. Results indicate that the proposed algorithm achieves accurate extraction with no misrecognition. User interest rankings highlight text images as the most influential factor, followed by visual imagery, pavilion experience, scene art, and language culture. Analysis of user feedback shows an average experience score exceeding 60 points, confirming the pavilion’s effectiveness in preserving and promoting Chinese language and writing culture.
- Research article
- https://www.doi.org/10.61091/jcmcc125-20
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- Journal of Combinatorial Mathematics and Combinatorial Computing
- Volume 125
- Pages: 277-291
- Published Online: 28/03/2025
In recent years, due to the adjustment of economic structure, the people’s living standard and the increase of leisure time, the sports industry has become a new economic growth point. This paper studies and analyzes the characteristics of the industry background and business background of the sports industry, explores the factors and internal driving force affecting the design of its business model, and fully analyzes the mechanism, functional role, and logical relationship of the elements for constructing the business model of the sports industry, and then explores the characteristics of the business style of the sports industry. From the perspective of knowledge state, using the reinforcement learning mechanism, the evolution process of the sports industry business model from the first stage to the fourth stage is described. Taking Company H as a research case, the process and economic effect of the transformation and upgrading of its business model through the reinforcement learning mechanism is analyzed and it is found that as of 2023 the company’s operating income has increased by 2.4 times through transformation and upgrading, and its net profit has increased by 125.57 percentage points compared to 2016. It further understands the role that the enhanced learning mechanism brings to the development of the sports industry, and expects to be able to provide a reference for the sports industry to carry out business model transformation in the future.
- Research article
- https://www.doi.org/10.61091/jcmcc125-19
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- Journal of Combinatorial Mathematics and Combinatorial Computing
- Volume 125
- Pages: 271-275
- Published Online: 28/03/2025
We initiate a study of the toughness of directed graphs by considering the natural generalization of that for ordinary graphs. After providing some general results, computations are completed for a few natural examples. Maximum possible toughness is also considered. Some open problems are posed.
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- https://www.doi.org/10.61091/jcmcc125-18
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- Journal of Combinatorial Mathematics and Combinatorial Computing
- Volume 125
- Pages: 255-269
- Published Online: 28/03/2025
Let \(G\) and \(H\) be graphs and \(1\) be a positive number. An \(H\)-irregular labeling of \(G\) is an assignment of integers from \(1\) up to \(k\) to either vertices, edges, or both in \(G\) such that each sum of labels in a subgraph isomorphic to \(H\) are pairwise distinct. Moreover, a comb product of \(G\) and \(H\) is a construction of graph obtained by attaching several copies of \(H\) to each vertices of \(G\). Meanwhile, an edge comb product of \(G\) and \(H\) is an alternate construction where the copies of \(H\) is attached on edges of \(G\) instead. In this paper, we investigate the vertex, edge, and total \(H\)-irregular labeling of \(G\) where both \(G\) and \(H\) is either a comb product or an edge comb product of graphs.
- Research article
- https://www.doi.org/10.61091/jcmcc125-17
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- Journal of Combinatorial Mathematics and Combinatorial Computing
- Volume 125
- Pages: 241-254
- Published Online: 28/03/2025
This study applies Support Vector Machine (SVM) and K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN) algorithms to classify five types of basketball footwork. SVM maps the training data into a high-dimensional space using nonlinear transformation and classifies it with support vectors and a hyperplane. Experimental analysis showed minimal differences in peak and trough values of footwork movements; therefore, only mean and standard deviation features were retained, resulting in 12 effective features. KNN experiments demonstrated that recognition accuracy varies with different K values. The highest accuracy (80.7%) was achieved when K = 5 with the selected features. The study also examined the physical characteristics of basketball players, analyzing height, weight, and other indicators. Statistical results showed no significant body shape differences between experimental and control groups (P > 0.05). A T-test on dribbling, shooting, and layup performance also revealed no significant differences between the groups (P > 0.05).
- Research article
- https://www.doi.org/10.61091/jcmcc125-16
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- Journal of Combinatorial Mathematics and Combinatorial Computing
- Volume 125
- Pages: 229-240
- Published Online: 28/03/2025
This study explores the employment competitiveness of computer science majors by integrating combinatorial mathematics into the evaluation process. Utilizing the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and the improved FKCM clustering algorithm, we construct a hierarchical model to assess the impact of entrepreneurial education, learning motivation, and investment on job competitiveness. Data from 314 participants were analyzed using combinatorial techniques to derive optimal weightings for each factor, ensuring the evaluation model’s robustness. The results highlight significant gender differences in practical and feedback-based entrepreneurship education, with males outperforming females. However, no notable differences were observed in job interest, learning motivation, or overall employment competitiveness.
- Research article
- https://www.doi.org/10.61091/jcmcc125-15
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- Journal of Combinatorial Mathematics and Combinatorial Computing
- Volume 125
- Pages: 211-227
- Published Online: 27/03/2025
An (unrooted) binary tree is a tree in which every internal vertex has degree \(3\). In this paper, we determine the minimum and maximum number of total dominating sets in binary trees of a given order. The corresponding extremal binary trees are characterized as well. The minimum is always attained by the binary caterpillar, while the binary trees that attain the maximum are only unique when the number of vertices is not divisible by~\(4\). Moreover, we obtain a lower bound on the number of total dominating sets for \(d\)-ary trees and characterize the extremal trees as well.
- Research article
- https://www.doi.org/10.61091/jcmcc125-14
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- Journal of Combinatorial Mathematics and Combinatorial Computing
- Volume 125
- Pages: 197-210
- Published Online: 27/03/2025
This paper proposes an optimized Backpropagation (BP) neural network for improving intelligent elderly care talent training. To address BP’s limitations, including noise sensitivity and slow convergence, we introduce Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) to refine network weights and thresholds. The model integrates course quality, teacher effectiveness, platform support, and market demand, aiming to optimize elderly care service talent cultivation. Experimental results demonstrate a significant improvement in prediction accuracy, with average error reduced from 9.94% to 6.3%. This enhanced model offers a more efficient and accurate solution for aligning educational outcomes with industry needs.
- Research article
- https://doi.org/10.61091/jcmcc125-13
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- Journal of Combinatorial Mathematics and Combinatorial Computing
- Volume 125
- Pages: 185-195
- Published Online: 27/03/2025
Amnesty international is recognized as a key force in promoting social development, with higher education also facing the need for innovation. This paper explores new opportunities in educational theory and policy proposed in a recent initiative. The proposal emphasizes filtering ideology, political education, and public opinion to enhance the accuracy of ideological and political teaching. By incorporating personal suggestions through interviews, the model recommends learning materials tailored to student characteristics. System implementation and testing demonstrate its potential as a core tool for ideological education in colleges, supporting the integration of knowledge, politics, and technology to meet students’ educational needs.




