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.

H. Yousefi-Azari1, B. Manoochehrian2, A.R. Ashrafi3
1Department of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
2Academy for Education, Culture and Research, Tehran, Iran
3Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, University of Kashan, Kashan 87317-51167, Iran
Abstract:

In this paper, we compute the PI and Szeged indices of some important classes of benzenoid graphs, which some of them are related to nanostructures. Some open questions are also included.

A. Iranmanesh1, Y. Pakravesh1
1Department of Mathematic, Tarbiat Modares University P.O.Box: 14115-137, Tehran, Iran
Abstract:

The detour \(d(i, j)\) between vertices \(i\) and \(j\) of a graph is the number of edges of the longest path connecting these vertices. The matrix whose \((i, j)\)-entry is the detour between vertices \(i\) and \(j\) is called the detour matrix. The half sum \(D\) of detours between all pairs of vertices (in a connected graph) is the detour index, i.e.,

\[D = (\frac{1}{2}) \sum\limits_j\sum\limits_i d(i,j)\]

In this paper, we computed the detour index of \(TUC_4C_8(S)\) nanotube.

Spencer P.Hurd1, Nutan Mishra2, Dinesh G.Sarvate3
1THE CITADEL, Derr. of MatH/CS, CHARLESTON, SC, 29409
2DEPT oF MatH AND Statis., UNIV oF SouTH ALABAMA, MOBILE, AL, 36688
3Cotiecr oF Ciarteston. Dept. of Matn., CHARLESTON, SC, 29424
Abstract:

We construct several new group divisible designs with block size five and with \(2, 3\), or \(6\) groups.

Sumei Zhang1, Qiaoling Ma1
1School of Science, University of Jinan, Jinan, Shandong 250022, P.R.China
Abstract:

A list \((2,1)\)-labeling \(\mathcal{L}\) of graph \(G\) is an assignment list \(L(v)\) to each vertex \(v\) of \(G\) such that \(G\) has a \((2,1)\)-labeling \(f\) satisfying \(f(v) \in L(v)\) for all \(v\) of graph \(G\). If \(|L(v)| = k + 1\) for all \(v\) of \(G\), we say that \(G\) has a \(k\)-list \((2,1)\)-labeling. The minimum \(k\) taken over all \(k\)-list \((2,1)\)-labelings of \(G\), denoted \(\lambda_l(G)\), is called the list label-number of \(G\). In this paper, we study the upper bound of \(\lambda(G)\) of some planar graphs. It is proved that \(\lambda_l(G) \leq \Delta(G) + 6\) if \(G\) is an outerplanar graph or \(A\)-graph; and \(\lambda_l(G) \leq \Delta(G) + 9\) if \(G\) is an \(HA\)-graph or Halin graph.

Liu Zhishan1, Zhu Biwen2
1Yang-en University, Quanzhou, 362014, P.R.China
2Inner Mongolia Agriculture University, Huhhot, 010019, P.R.China
Abstract:

In this paper, we give a necessary and sufficient condition for a \(3\)-regular graph to be cordial.

Morteza Esmaeili1,2
1Dept. of Mathematical Sciences Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, IRAN
2Institute for Studies in Theoretical Physics and Mathematics (IPM), Tehran, IRAN
Abstract:

This paper deals with the interconnections between finite weakly superincreasing distributions, the Fibonacci sequence, and Hessenberg matrices. A frequency distribution, to be called the Fibonacci distribution, is introduced that expresses the core of the connections among these three concepts. Using a Hessenberg representation of finite weakly superincreasing distributions, it is shown that, among all such \(n\)-string frequency distributions, the Fibonacci distribution achieves the maximum expected codeword length.

Andrea Vietri1
1Dipartimento Me.Mo.Mat., Universita Romal, via A. Scarpa 16, 00161 Roma, Italia;
Abstract:

We present some applications of wall colouring to scheduling issues. In particular, we show that the chromatic number of walls has a very clear meaning when related to certain real-life situations.

Ferdinand P.Jamil1, Imelda S.Aniversario 2, Sergio R.Canoy,Jr.3
1Department of Mathematics MSU – Marawi Marawi City
2Department of Mathematics MSU – IT 9200 Iligan City
3Department of Mathematics MSU – IIT 9200 Digan City
Abstract:

Let \(G\) be a connected graph. For \(S \subseteq V(G)\), the geodetic closure \(I_G[S]\) of \(S\) is the set of all vertices on geodesics (shortest paths) between two vertices of \(S\). We select vertices of \(G\) sequentially as follows: Select a vertex \(v_1\) and let \(S_1 = \{v_1\}\). Select a vertex \(v_2 \neq v_1\) and let \(S_2 = \{v_1, v_2\}\). Then successively select vertex \(v_i \notin I_G[S_{i-1}]\) and let \(S_i = \{v_1, v_2, \ldots, v_i\}\). We define the closed geodetic number (resp. upper closed geodetic number) of \(G\), denoted \(cgn(G)\) (resp. \(ucgn(G)\)), to be the smallest (resp. largest) \(k\) whose selection of \(v_1, v_2, \ldots, v_k\) in the given manner yields \(I_G[S_k] = V(G)\). In this paper, we show that for every pair \(a, b\) of positive integers with \(2 \leq a \leq b\), there always exists a connected graph \(G\) such that \(cgn(G) = a\) and \(ucgn(G) = b\), and if \(a < b\), the minimum order of such graph \(G\) is \(b\). We characterize those connected graphs \(G\) with the property: If \(cgn(G) < k < ucgn(G) = 6\), then there is a selection of vertices \(v_1, v_2, \ldots, v_k\) as in the above manner such that \(I_G[S_k] = V(G)\). We also determine the closed and upper closed geodetic numbers of some special graphs and the joins of connected graphs.

D.A. Mojdeh1, A.Ahmadi Haji2, H.Abdollahzadeh Ahangar3, Abdollah Khodkar4
1Department of Mathematics University of Mazandaran Babolsar, IRAN
2Islamic Azad University,Ghaemshahr Branch, IRAN
3 Islamic Azad University, Babol Branch, IRAN
4Department of Mathematics State University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA 30118
Abstract:

Let \(G\) be a graph with \(n\) vertices and suppose that for each vertex \(v\) in \(G\), there exists a list of \(k\) colors, \(L(v)\), such that there is a unique proper coloring for \(G\) from this collection of lists, then \(G\) is called a uniquely \(k\)-list colorable graph. We say that a graph \(G\) has the property \(M(k)\) if and only if it is not uniquely \(k\)-list colorable. M. Ghebleh and E. S. Mahmoodian characterized uniquely \(3\)-list colorable complete multipartite graphs except for the graphs \(K_{1*4,5}\), \(K_{1*5,4}, K_{1*4,4}\), \(K_{2,3,4}\), and \(K_{2,2,r}\), \(4 \leq r \leq 8\). In this paper, we prove that the graphs \(K_{1*4,5}\), \(K_{1*5,4}\), \(K_{1*4,4}\), and \(K_{2,3,4}\) have the property \(M(3)\).

Qinglin Roger Yu1,2, Zhao Zhang3,4
1Center for Combinatorics, Nankai University Tianjin, 300071, People’s Republic of China
2Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Thompson Rivers University Kamloops, BC, Canada
3College of Mathematics and System Sciences, Xinjiang University Urumai, Xinjiang, 830046, People’s Republic of China
4Department of Mathematics, Zhengzhou University Zhengzhou, Henan, 450052, People’s Republic of China
Abstract:

Let \(G\) be a simple graph and \(f: V(G) \mapsto \{1, 3, 5, \ldots\}\) an odd integer valued function defined on \(V(G)\). A spanning subgraph \(F\) of \(G\) is called a \((1, f)\)-odd factor if \(d_F(v) \in \{1, 3, \ldots, f(v)\}\) for all \(v \in V(G)\), where \(d_F(v)\) is the degree of \(v\) in \(F\). For an odd integer \(k\), if \(f(v) = k\) for all \(v\), then a \((1, f)\)-odd factor is called a \([1, k]\)-odd factor. In this paper, the structure and properties of a graph with a unique \((1, f)\)-odd factor is investigated, and the maximum number of edges in a graph of the given order which has a unique \([1, k]\)-odd factor is determined.

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