Journal of Combinatorial Mathematics and Combinatorial Computing
ISSN: 0835-3026 (print) 2817-576X (online)
The Journal of Combinatorial Mathematics and Combinatorial Computing (JCMCC) began its publishing journey in April 1987 and has since become a respected platform for advancing research in combinatorics and its applications.
Open Access: The journal follows the Diamond Open Access model—completely free for both authors and readers, with no article processing charges (APCs).
Publication Frequency: From 2024 onward, JCMCC publishes four issues annually—in March, June, September, and December.
Scope: JCMCC publishes research in combinatorial mathematics and combinatorial computing, as well as in artificial intelligence and its applications across diverse fields.
Indexing & Abstracting: The journal is indexed in MathSciNet, Zentralblatt MATH, and EBSCO, enhancing its visibility and scholarly impact within the international mathematics community.
Rapid Publication: Manuscripts are reviewed and processed efficiently, with accepted papers scheduled for prompt appearance in the next available issue.
Print & Online Editions: All issues are published in both print and online formats to serve the needs of a wide readership.
- Research article
- https://doi.org/10.61091/jcmcc117-15
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- Journal of Combinatorial Mathematics and Combinatorial Computing
- Volume 117
- Pages: 169-175
- Published: 06/12/2023
We have constructed Block structured Hadamard matrices in which odd number of blocks are used in a row (column). These matrices are different than those introduced by Agaian. Generalised forms of arrays developed by Goethals-Seidel, Wallis-Whiteman and Seberry-Balonin heve been employed. Such types of matrices are applicable in the constructions of nested group divisible designs.
- Research article
- https://doi.org/10.61091/jcmcc117-14
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- Journal of Combinatorial Mathematics and Combinatorial Computing
- Volume 117
- Pages: 159-168
- Published: 02/12/2023
The primary challenge in credit analysis revolves around uncovering the correlation between repayment terms and yield to maturity, constituting the interest rate term structure-an essential model for corporate credit term evaluation. Presently, interest rate term structures are predominantly examined through economic theoretical models and quantitative models. However, predicting treasury bond yields remains a challenging task for both approaches. Leveraging the clustering analysis algorithm theory and the attributes of an insurance company’s customer database, this paper enhances the K-means clustering algorithm, specifically addressing the selection of initial cluster centers in extensive sample environments. Utilizing the robust data fitting and analytical capabilities of the Gaussian process mixture model, the study applies this methodology to model and forecast Treasury yields. Additionally, the research incorporates customer credit data from a property insurance company to investigate the application of clustering algorithms in the analysis of insurance customer credit.
- Research article
- https://doi.org/10.61091/jcmcc117-13
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- Journal of Combinatorial Mathematics and Combinatorial Computing
- Volume 117
- Pages: 149-158
- Published: 02/12/2023
In this paper, we propose a method for effectively evaluating the quality of business English teaching in colleges and universities. The approach is based on a multimodal neural network model integrated with grey correlation analysis. By employing the optimal data clustering criterion, we identify teaching quality evaluation indices. Subsequently, we establish a teaching quality evaluation index system using a genetic algorithm (GA) optimized Radial Basis Function (RBF) neural network. Grey correlation analysis is then applied to assess the quality of business English teaching by considering the relationship between the correlation degree and the evaluation level. The results indicate a correlation degree exceeding 0.90, signifying excellent teaching quality. The reliability of the selected evaluation indicators, assessed through retesting, surpasses 0.700, validating the evaluation results.
- Research article
- https://doi.org/10.61091/jcmcc117-12
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- Journal of Combinatorial Mathematics and Combinatorial Computing
- Volume 117
- Pages: 131-148
- Published: 02/12/2023
A crucial component of kindergarten instruction, collective teaching activities are a good way to educate young children on their overall development. The language field is one of the subjects taught in kindergarten, and it has to do with how kids learn to read, write, and speak. In order to improve teachers’ comprehension of children’s emotional reactions and language, this paper combines quantitative and qualitative methods to observe and analyze the quality of current language collective teaching activities in kindergartens. It also suggests knowledge logic and psychological logic for grasping the content of language collective teaching in kindergartens. To improve the quality of language teaching in kindergartens, it is crucial to adopt a variety of teaching strategies and organizational techniques, provide the proper tools and materials for language learning, pay attention to the key experiences of children learning the language, and enhance learning quality.
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- https://doi.org/10.61091/jcmcc117-11
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In the new era characterized by the modernization of national governance, fair competition is the inherent requirement of building a modern market system. However, the abuse of administrative power by administrative organs to excessively interfere in free-market competition is widespread, seriously damaging the market competition order in China. To avoid the unreasonable intervention of administrative organs in the market economy, restrain the administrative acts of administrative organs, and form a highly “competitive” market environment, the fair competition review system came into being. With the rapid development of blockchain technology, new ideas are provided for the research of fair-trade protocols. Aiming at the system performance bottleneck and high-cost problems caused by centralized processing in traditional fair transaction schemes based on trusted third parties, a fair transaction scheme based on fuzzy signature is proposed. In the proposed scheme, the signature model uses concurrent signature, and both parties hold their own key numbers, which are released through blockchain transactions to bind their signatures. In the whole process, both parties can complete the contract signing without the assistance of a centralized third party. Based on analyzing the security of the proposed scheme, the performance of the proposed scheme is further compared with other similar schemes of the same kind, which shows that the proposed scheme has higher computational efficiency.
- Research article
- https://doi.org/10.61091/jcmcc117-10
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- Journal of Combinatorial Mathematics and Combinatorial Computing
- Volume 117
- Pages: 103-114
- Published: 02/12/2023
Selecting the user comment information of short videos with top 2 likes in the top 50 topics about public cultural services in Shake App as the research object, and facilitating video platforms to identify the high and low quality of the videos and make reasonable promotion arrangements by predicting the short-term playback volume of pop-up videos and analyzing the influencing factors, which is conducive to improving the platform’s pop-up video services and economic benefits. The data related to B station videos are captured, and feature selection and different algorithms are combined to construct random forest model, XG Boost model and LSTM model to predict the playback volume of the pop-up videos, and compare and analyze the effects of different feature combinations on the experimental results. The results show that the prediction accuracy of the random forest model is higher than that of the XG Boost model and the LSTM model, and the features of the pop-up video itself have the greatest influence on the playback volume, while the features of the video markup text have a smaller degree of influence on the playback volume.
- Research article
- https://doi.org/10.61091/jcmcc117-09
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- Journal of Combinatorial Mathematics and Combinatorial Computing
- Volume 117
- Pages: 87-102
- Published: 14/11/2023
The rapid economic progress and widespread use of sophisticated technology elevate the output value per kWh of electricity consumed, underscoring the paramount importance of maintaining an uninterrupted and dependable power supply to avoid substantial economic losses for consumers and society. Investigating the reliability of urban distribution systems emerges not only as a pivotal factor in enhancing power supply quality but also as a cornerstone of electric power modernization, significantly impacting production, technology, and management within the industry while bolstering its economic and social benefits. This study adopts a multifaceted approach: firstly, establishing a methodology for grid-side storage capacity distribution to mitigate substation load factors and implement peak shaving, thereby minimizing load discrepancies. Secondly, it develops a mathematical model encompassing diverse user distributions, employing analytical techniques to derive reliability indices and optimal segment numbers tailored to different user distributions. The research proposes segment optimization based on user distributions, considering both economic viability and reliability, showcasing an interdisciplinary amalgamation of combinatorial principles and scientific computing methodologies. This approach aims to optimize segment distribution, enhancing the reliability and economic feasibility of urban distribution networks through advanced mathematical and computational techniques.
- Research article
- https://doi.org/10.61091/jcmcc117-08
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- Journal of Combinatorial Mathematics and Combinatorial Computing
- Volume 117
- Pages: 77-86
- Published: 14/11/2023
This study introduces a novel approach to address deficiencies in prior teaching quality assessment systems by establishing a mathematical model for evaluation. Utilizing a neural network trained via a particle swarm optimization algorithm (PSO), the method develops a BP (Backpropagation) model fine-tuned by PSO to capture the intricate relationships among diverse indicators influencing teachers’ teaching quality assessment and resulting evaluations. Empirical findings highlight the effectiveness of artificial neural networks in constructing a comprehensive evaluation framework accommodating a wide spectrum of systematic assessments. This approach not only optimizes teaching methodologies but also augments overall teaching efficacy and the quality of educational delivery in a holistic manner. Moreover, it fosters the cultivation of multifaceted individuals proficient in English application skills, contributing to the development of high-quality talent in practical and complex domains. The convergence of advanced mathematical modeling techniques and computational methods, alongside the utilization of numerous indicators, aligns with combinatorial principles, exploring the permutations and relationships of diverse factors impacting teaching quality assessment.
- Research article
- https://doi.org/10.61091/jcmcc117-07
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- Journal of Combinatorial Mathematics and Combinatorial Computing
- Volume 117
- Pages: 65-75
- Published: 14/11/2023
In this paper, we addresses the growing importance of enterprise equipment asset management efficiency. Proposing an advanced approach rooted in combinatorial principles and scientific computing, the study introduces a comprehensive evaluation model for equipment value. Overcoming the limitations of traditional models, a fuzzy algorithm establishes a three-dimensional cross-compound element, encompassing equipment reliability, stability, and accuracy. Hierarchical analysis and the entropy power method determine weights for evaluation indexes, facilitating a quantitative assessment of measurement and production equipment health. Validation through a real energy meter production line demonstrates the model’s effectiveness in comparison to real defect rates. This innovative evaluation model not only offers asset managers a new method for assessing equipment assets but also presents a forward-looking strategy for enterprises to enhance their asset management proficiency, emphasizing the synergies between combinatorics and scientific computing in addressing contemporary economic challenges.
- Research article
- https://doi.org/10.61091/jcmcc117-06
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- Journal of Combinatorial Mathematics and Combinatorial Computing
- Volume 117
- Pages: 55-64
- Published: 14/11/2023
Let \(G = (V, E)\) be a graph with \(n\) vertices. A bijection \(f : V \to \{1, 2, \dots, n\}\) is called a distance magic labeling of \(G\) if there exists an integer \(k\) such that \(\sum_{u \in N(v)}f (u) = k\) for all \(v \in V\), where \(N(v)\) is the set of all vertices adjacent to \(v\). Any graph which admits a distance magic labeling is a distance magic graph. The existence of regular distance magic graphs of even order was solved completely in a paper by Fronček, Kovář, and Kovářová. In two recent papers, the existence of \(4\)-regular and of \((n-3)\)-regular distance magic graphs of odd order was also settled completely. In this paper, we provide a similar classification of all feasible odd orders of \(r\)-regular distance magic graphs when \(r=6,8,10,12\). Even though some nonexistence proofs for small orders are done by brute force enumeration, all the existence proofs are constructive.




