Nasir Dehgardi1, L. Volkmann2
1Department of Mathematics and Computer Science Sirjan University of Technology Sirjan University of Technology Sirjan, I.R. Iran
2Lehrstuhl II fur Mathematik RWTH Aachen University 52056 Aachen, Germany
Abstract:

Let \(G\) be a finite and simple graph with vertex set \(V(G)\). A nonnegative signed Roman dominating function (NNSRDF) on a graph \(G\) is a function \(f:V(G)\to \{-1,1,2\}\) satisfying the conditions that (i) \(\sum_{x\in N[v]}f(x)\ge 0\) for each \(v \in V(G)\), where \(N[v]\) is the closed neighborhood of \(v\) and (ii)every vertex u for which \(f(u)=-1\) has a neighbor v for which \(f(v)=2\). The weight of an NNSRDF \(f\) is \(\omega(f) = \sum_{v\in V(G)} f(v)\). The nonnegative signed Roman domination number \(\gamma_{sR}^{NN} (G)\) of \(G\) is the minimum weight of an NNSRDF \(G\) In this paper, we initiate the study of the nonnegative signed Roman domination number of a graph and we present different bounds on \(\gamma _{sR}^{NN}(G) \ge (8n-12m)/7\). In addition, if \(G\) is a bipartite graph of order \(n\), then we prove that \(\gamma _{sR}^{NN}(G) \ge^\frac{3}{2}(\sqrt{4n+9}-3)-n\), and we characterize the external graphs.

Augustine O. Munagi1
1John Knopfmacher Center for Applicable Analysis and Number Theory, School of Mathematics, University of the Witwatersrand, P.o. Wrrs, 2050 Johannesburg, South Africa
Abstract:

We consider inverse-conjugate compositions of a positive integer \(n\) in which the parts belong to the residue class of 1 modulo an integer \(m > 0\). It is proved that such compositions exist only for values of \(n\) that belong to the residue class of 1 modulo 2m. An enumerations results is provided using the properties of inverse-conjugate compositions. This work extends recent results for inverse-conjugate compositions with odd parts.

Yu Jiang1, Meilian Liang2, Xiaodong Xu3
1College of Electronics and Information Engineering. Beibu Gulf University, Qinzhau 535011, P.R. china
2College of Mathematics and information Science , Guandxi University, 530004, P.R. Guangxi china
3Guangxi Academy of Scieces,Nanning 530007, P/R/ China
Abstract:

For a graph \(G\) and positive integers \(a_1,…,a_r,\) if every r-coloring of vertics V(G) must result in a monochromatic \(a_1\)-clique of color \(i\) for some \(i \in \{1,…,r\},\) then we write \(G \to (a_1,..a_r)^v\).\(F_v(K_a1,…,K_ar;H)\) is the smallest integer \(n\) such that there is an H-free graph \(G\) of order \(n\), and \(G \to (a_1,…,a_r)^v\). In this paper we study upper and lower bounds for some generalized vertex Folkman numbers of from \(F_v(K_{a1},…,K_{ar};K_4 – e)\), where \(r \in {2,3}\) and \(a_1 \in {2,3}\) for 10 and \(F_v(K_2,K_3;K_4 – e) = 19\) by computing, and prove \(F_v(K_3,K_3;K_4 – e)\ge F_v(K_2,K_2,K_3;K_4 – e)\ge 25\)

Olivier Hudry1, Antoine Lobstein2
1LTCI, Telecom ParisTech, Universite Paris-Saclay 46 rue Barrault, 75634 Paris Cedex 13 – France
2Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique Laboratoire de Recherche en Informatique, UMR 8623, Universite Paris-sud, Universite Paris-Saclay Batiment 650 Ada Lovelace, 91405 Orsay Cedex – France
Abstract:

We study the complexity of four decision problems dealing with the uniqueness of a solution in a graph: “Uniqueness of a Vertex Cover with bounded size” (U-VC) and “Uniqueness of an Optimal Vertex Cover” (U-OVC), and for any fixed integer \(r \ge 1,\) “Uniqueness of an \(r\)-Dominating Code with bounded size” \((U-DC_r)\) and “Uniqueness of an Optimal \(r\)-Dominating Code” \((U-ODC_r\). In particular, we give a polynomial reduction from “Unique Satisfiability of a Boolean formula” (U-SAT) to U-OVC, and from U-SAT to U-ODC, We prove that U-VC and \(U-DC_r\) have complexity equivalent to that of U-SAT (up to polynomials); consequently, these problems are all \(NP\)-hard, and U-VC and \(U-DC_r\) belong to the class \(DP\).

L. Volkmann1
1Lehrstuhl II fur Mathematik RWTH Aachen University 52056 Aachen, Germany
Abstract:

Let \(D\) be a finite and simple digraph with vertex set \(V(D)\). A signed total Roman dominating function on the digraph \(D\) is a function \(f : V(D)\longrightarrow{-1,1,2}\) \(\sum_{u\in N-(v)} f(u)\ge 1\) for every \(v\in V(D)\), where \(N^{-}(v)\) consists of all inner neighbors of \(v\) for dominating function on \(D\) with the property that \(\sum_{d}^{i=1}f_i(v)\le 1\) for each \(v \in V (D)\) is called a signed total roman dominating family (of functions) on \(D\). The maximum number of functions in a signed total roman dominating family on \(D\)is the signed total Roman domatic number of \(D\). denoted by \(d_{stR}(D)\). In addition, we determine the signed total Roman domatic number of some digraphs. Some of our results are extensions of well-known properties of the signed total Roman domatic of graphs.

Teresa W. Haynes1,2, Jason T. Hedetniemi3, Stephen T. Hedetniemi4, Alice McRae5, Nicholas Phillips5
1Department of Mathematics East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN 37614-0002 USA
2Department of Mathematics University of Johannesburg Auckland Park, South Africa
3Department of Mathematics Wingate University Wingate, North Carolina 28174 USA
4Professor Emeritus School of Computing Clemson University Clemson, SC 29634 USA
5Department of Computer Science Appalachain State University Boone, NC 28608 USA
Abstract:

Let \(G = (V,E)\) be a graph. The transitivity of a graph \(G\), denoted \(Tr(G)\), equals the maximum order \(k\) of a partition \(\pi = \{V_1,V_2,…,V_k\}\) of \(V\) such that for r=every \(i,j,1\le i < j \le k, V_i\) dominates \(V_j\). We consider the transitivity in many special classes of graphs, including cactus graphs, coronas, Cartesian products, and joins. We also consider the effects of vertex or edge deletion and edge addition on the transivity of a graph.

We dedicate this paper to the memory of professor Bohdan Zelinka for his pioneering work on domative of graphs.

Yanjuan Zhang1,2, Hongmei Liu1,2
1College of Science, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, Hubei Province, 443002, China
2Three Gorges Mathematical Research Center, China Three Gorges University
Abstract:

The n-dimensional enhanced hypercube \(Q_{n,k}(1 \leq k \leq n-1 )\) is one of the most attractive interconnection networks for parallel and distributed computing system. Let \(H\) be a certain particular connected subgraph of graph \(G\). The \(H\)-structure-connectivity of \(G\), denoted by \(\kappa (G;H),\) is the cardinality of minimal set of subgraphs \(F=\{H_1,H_2,…,H_m\}\) in \(G\) such that every \(H_i\in F\) is isomprphic to \(H\) and \(G-F\) is disconnected. The \(H\)-substructure-connectivity of \(G\), denoted by \(_k^3(G;H)\), is the cardinality of minimal set of subgraphs \(F={H_1,H_2,…,H_m}\) in \(G\) such that every \(H_i\in F\) is isomorphic to a connected subgraph \(H\) , and \(G-F\) is disconnected. Using the structural properties of \(Q_{n,k}\) the \(H\)-structure-connectivity \(\kappa (Q_{n,k};H)\) were determine for \(H \in \{K_1,K_{1,1},K_{1,2},K_{1,3}\}\).

Agha Kashif1, Zahid Raza2, Imran Anwar3
1Department of Mathematics, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
2University of Sharjah, College of Sciences,Department of Mathematics, United Arab Emirates
3Abdus Salam School of Mathematical Sciences, Government College University, Lahore, Pakistan
Abstract:

In this paper, we characterize the set of spanning trees of \(G^1_{n,r}\) (a simple connected graph consisting of \(n\) edges, containing exactly one 1-edge-connected chain of \(r\) cycles \(\mathbb{C}^1_r\) and \(G^1_{n,r}\ \mathbb{C}^1_r\) is a forest). We compute the Hilbert series of the face ring \(k[\Delta_s(G^1_{n,r})]\) for the spanning simplicial complex \(\Delta_s (G^1_{n,r})\). Also, we characterize associated primes of the facet ideal \(I_{\mathcal{F}}(\Delta_s(G^1_{n,r})\). Furthermore, we prove that the face ring \(k[\Delta_s(G^1_{n,r})]\) is Cohen-Macaulay.

FRANK A CAMPO1, MARCEL ERNE2
1Seilerwall 33, D 41747 Viersen, Germany
2Faculty for Mathematics and physics, Leibniz University, Welfengarten 1, D 30167 Hannover, Germany
Abstract:

We establish formulas for the number of all downsets (or equivalently, of all antichains) of a finite poset \(P\). Then, using these numbers, we determine recursively and explicitly the number of all posets having a fixed set of minimal points and inducing the poset \(P\) on the non-minimal points. It turns out that these counting functions are closely related to a collection of downset numbers of certain subposets. Since any function ar that kind is an exponential sum (with the number of minimal points as exponents), we call it the exponential function of the poset. Some linear equalities, divisibility relations, upper and lower bounds. A list of all such exponential functions for posets with up to five points concludes the paper.

Gui-Dong Yu1, Yi Xu2, Gui-sheng Jiang3
1School of Mathematics and Computation Sciences, Anqing Normal University, Anqing 246133, China
2Basic Department, Hefei Preschool Education College, Hefei 230013
3School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Anqing 246133, China
Abstract:

The energy of a graph is defined as the sum of the absolute values of the eigenvalues of its adjacency matrix. The first Zagreb index of a graph is defined as the sum of squares of the degrees of the vertices of the graph. The second Zagreb index of a graph is defined as the sum of products of the degrees of a pairs of the adjacent vertices of the graph. In this paper, we establish some sufficient conditions for a nearly balanced bipartite graph with large minimum degree to be traceable in terms of the energy, the first Zagreb index and the second Zagreb index of the quasi-complement of the graph, respectively.

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