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.
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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.

Lutz Volkmann 1
1Lehrstuhl II für Mathematik RWTH Aachen University 52056 Aachen, Germany
Abstract:

A double Italian dominating function on a digraph \( D \) with vertex set \( V(D) \) is defined as a function \( f: V(D) \to \{0,1,2,3\} \) such that each vertex \( u \in V(D) \) with \( f(u) \in \{0,1\} \) has the property that \(\sum_{x \in N^{-}[u]} f(x) \geq 3,\) where \( N^{-}[u] \) is the closed in-neighborhood of \( u \). The weight of a double Italian dominating function is the sum \(\sum_{v \in V(D)} f(v),\) and the minimum weight of a double Italian dominating function \( f \) is the double Italian domination number, denoted by \( \gamma_{dI}(D) \). We initiate the study of the double Italian domination number for digraphs, and we present different sharp bounds on \( \gamma_{dI}(D) \). In addition, several relations between the double Italian domination number and other domination parameters such as double Roman domination number, Italian domination number, and domination number are established.

Rong Zhang 1, Shu-Guang Guo 1
1School of Mathematics and Statistics, Yancheng Teachers University, Yancheng, 224002, Jiangsu, P.R. China
Abstract:

A connected graph \( G = (V, E) \) is called a quasi-tree graph if there exists a vertex \( v_0 \in V(G) \) such that \( G – v_0 \) is a tree. In this paper, we determine the largest algebraic connectivity together with the corresponding extremal graphs among all quasi-tree graphs of order \( n \) with a given matching number.

Rong Li1, Xiangen Chen1
1College of Mathematics and Statistics, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
Abstract:

We will discuss the vertex-distinguishing I-total colorings and vertex-distinguishing VI-total colorings of three types of graphs: \( S_m \lor F_n, S_m \lor W_n \) and \( F_n \lor W_n \) in this paper. The optimal vertex-distinguishing I (resp. VI)-total colorings of these join graphs are given by the method of constructing colorings according to their structural properties and the vertex-distinguishing I (resp. VI)-total chromatic numbers of them are determined.

S. Monikandan1, N. Kalai Mathi1
1Department of Mathematics Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Abishekapatti, Tirunelveli – 627 012 Tamil Nadu, INDIA
Abstract:

A graph is called set-reconstructible if it is determined uniquely (up to isomorphism) by the set of its vertex-deleted subgraphs. The maximal subgraph of a graph \( H \) that is a tree rooted at a vertex \( u \) of \( H \) is the limb at \( u \). It is shown that two families \( \mathcal{F}_1 \) and \( \mathcal{F}_2 \) of nearly acyclic graphs are set-reconstructible. The family \( \mathcal{F}_1 \) consists of all connected cyclic graphs \( G \) with no end vertex such that there is a vertex lying on all the cycles in \( G \) and there is a cycle passing through at least one vertex of every cycle in \( G \). The family \( \mathcal{F}_2 \) consists of all connected cyclic graphs \( H \) with end vertices such that there are exactly two vertices lying on all the cycles in \( H \) and there is a cycle with no limbs at its vertices.

Jeng-Jong Lin1, Min-Jen Jou1
1Ling Tung University, Taichung 40852, Taiwan
Abstract:

In this paper, we determine the second largest number of maximal independent sets and characterize those extremal graphs achieving these values among all twinkle graphs.

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 \( C^1_r \) and \( G^1_{n,r} \setminus C^1_r \) 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 \( I_F(\Delta_s(G^1_{n,r})) \). Furthermore, we prove that the face ring \( k[\Delta_s(G^1_{n,r})] \) is Cohen-Macaulay.

A. D. Akwu1, O. Oyewumi1
1DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, MAKURDI, NIGERIA
Abstract:

Let \( G \) be a simple and finite graph. A graph is said to be decomposed into subgraphs \( H_1 \) and \( H_2 \) which is denoted by \(G = H_1 \oplus H_2,\) if \( G \) is the edge-disjoint union of \( H_1 \) and \( H_2 \). If \(G = H_1 \oplus H_2 \oplus \dots \oplus H_k,
\)where \( H_1, H_2, \dots, H_k \) are all isomorphic to \( H \), then \( G \) is said to be \( H \)-decomposable. Furthermore, if \( H \) is a cycle of length \( m \), then we say that \( G \) is \( C_m \)-decomposable and this can be written as \( C_m \mid G \). Where \( G \times H \) denotes the tensor product of graphs \( G \) and \( H \), in this paper, we prove that the necessary conditions for the existence of \( C_6 \)-decomposition of \( K_m \times K_n \) are sufficient. Using these conditions, it can be shown that every even regular complete multipartite graph \( G \) is \( C_6 \)-decomposable if the number of edges of \( G \) is divisible by 6.

Geoffrey Exoo 1
1Department of Mathematics and Computer Science Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN 47809
Abstract:

Constructions of the smallest known trivalent graph for girths 17, 18, and 20 are given. All three graphs are voltage graphs. Their orders are 2176, 2560, and 5376, respectively, improving the previous values of 2408, 2640, and 6048.

Lutz Volkmann1
1Lehrstuhl II für Mathematik RWTH Aachen University 52056 Aachen, Germany
Abstract:

A signed total Italian dominating function (STIDF) of a graph \( G \) with vertex set \( V(G) \) is defined as a function \( f : V(G) \to \{-1,1,2\} \) having the property that (i) \( \sum_{x \in N(v)} f(x) \geq 1 \) for each \( v \in V(G) \), where \( N(v) \) is the neighborhood of \( v \), and (ii) every vertex \( u \) for which \( f(u) = -1 \) is adjacent to a vertex \( v \) for which \( f(v) = 2 \) or adjacent to two vertices \( w \) and \( z \) with \( f(w) = f(z) = 1 \). The weight of an STIDF is the sum of its function values over all vertices. The \textit{signed total Italian domination number} of \( G \), denoted by \( \gamma_{stI}(G) \), is the minimum weight of an STIDF in \( G \). We initiate the study of the signed total Italian domination number, and we present different sharp bounds on \( \gamma_{stI}(G) \). In addition, we determine the signed total Italian domination number of some classes of graphs.

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