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.

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.

Zhicheng Gao1, Tiancheng Zhang1
1School of Mathematics and Statistics Carleton University Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1S5B6
Abstract:

One may generalize integer compositions by replacing positive integers with elements from an additive group, giving the broader concept of compositions over a group. In this note, we give some simple bijections between compositions over a finite group. It follows from these bijections that the number of compositions of a nonzero group element \( g \) is independent of \( g \). As a result, we derive a simple expression for the number of compositions of any given group element. This extends an earlier result for abelian groups which was obtained using generating functions and a multivariate multisection formula.

Joseph Fox1, Aimee Judd1
1Aquinas College 1700 E Fulton St, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Abstract:

An acyclic ordering of a directed acyclic graph (DAG) \( G \) is a sequence \( \alpha \) of the vertices of \( G \) with the property that if \( i < j \), then there is a path in \( G \) from \( \alpha(i) \) to \( \alpha(j) \). In this paper, we explore the problem of finding the number of possible acyclic orderings of a general DAG. The main result is a method for reducing a general DAG to a simpler one when counting the number of acyclic orderings. Along the way, we develop a formula for quickly obtaining this count when a DAG is a tree.

Yunxia Ren1, Shiying Wang1
1Henan Engineering Laboratory for Big Data Statistical Analysis and Optimal Control School of Mathematics and Information Science Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, Henan 453007 PR China
Abstract:

The diagnosability of a multiprocessor system is one important study topic. In 2016, Zhang et al. proposed a new measure for fault diagnosis of the system, namely, the \( g \)-extra diagnosability, which restrains that every fault-free component has at least \( (g+1) \) fault-free nodes. As a favorable topology structure of interconnection networks, the \( n \)-dimensional alternating group graph \( AG_n \) has many good properties. In this paper, we prove that the 3-extra diagnosability of \( AG_n \) is \( 8n – 25 \) for \( n \geq 5 \) under the PMC model and for \( n \geq 7 \) MM* model.

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