Utilitas Algorithmica (UA)

ISSN: xxxx-xxxx (print)

Utilitas Algorithmica (UA) is a premier, open-access international journal dedicated to advancing algorithmic research and its applications. Launched to drive innovation in computer science, UA publishes high-impact theoretical and experimental papers addressing real-world computational challenges. The journal underscores the vital role of efficient algorithm design in navigating the growing complexity of modern applications. Spanning domains such as parallel computing, computational geometry, artificial intelligence, and data structures, UA is a leading venue for groundbreaking algorithmic studies.

M.A. Seoud1, E.F. Helmi1
1Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Abbassia, Cairo, Egypt.
Abstract:

We show that if \(G\) has an odd graceful labeling \(f\) such that \(\max\{f(x): f(x) \text{ is even}, x \in A\} < \min\{f(x): f(x) \text{ is odd}, x \in B\}\), then \(G\) is an o-graph, and if \(G\) is an a-graph, then \(G \odot K_{n}\) is odd graceful for all \(w \geq 1\). Also, we show that if \(G_{1}\) is an a-graph and \(G_{2}\) is an odd graceful, then \(G_{1} \cup G_{2}\) is odd graceful. Finally, we show that some families of graphs are a-graphs and odd graceful.

Lili Hu1, Chunhui Lai1
1Department of Mathematics, Zhangzhou Teachers College, Zhangzhou, Fujian 363000, P. R. of CHINA.
Abstract:

Let \(K_{m} – H\) be the graph obtained from \(K_{m}\) by removing the edges set \(E(H)\) of \(H\) where \(H\) is a subgraph of \(K_{m}\). In this paper, we characterize the potentially \(K_{5} – P_{3}\), \(K_{5} – A_{3}\), \(K_{5} – K_{3}\) and \(K_{5} – K_{1,3}\)-graphic sequences where \(A_{3}\) is \(P_{2}\cup K_{2}\). Moreover, we also characterize the potentially \(K_{5} – 2K_{2}\)-graphic sequences where \(pK_2\) is the matching consisted of \(p\) edges.

Shubo Chen1,2, Weijun Liu2, Fengming Yan3
1Department of Mathematics, Hunan City University, Yiyang, Hunan 413000, P. R. China
2College of Mathematics, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410075, P. R. China
3Hunan Institue of Humanities Science and Technology, Loudi, Hunan 417000, P. R. China
Abstract:

Let \(G = (V, E)\) be a simple connected graph, where \(d_v\) is the degree of vertex \(v\). The zeroth-order Randić index of \(G\) is defined as \(R^0_n(G) = \sum_{v \in V} d_v^\alpha\), where \(\alpha\) is an arbitrary real number. Let \(G^*\) be the thorn graph of \(G\) by attaching \(d_G(v_i)\) new pendent edges to each vertex \(v_i\) (\(1 \leq i \leq n\)) of \(G\). In this paper, we investigate the zeroth-order general Randić index of a class thorn tree and determine the extremal zeroth-order general Randić index of the thorn graphs \(G^*(n,m)\).

Zengti Li1, Fengru Deng2
1 Department of Mathematics Langfang Normal College Langfang, 065000, Hebei, P.R. China.
2 Basic Division North China Institute of Areospace Engineering Langfang 065000, Hebei, P.R. China.
Abstract:

Let \(X\) denote a set with \(q\) elements. Suppose \(\mathcal{L}(n, q)\) denotes the set \(X^n\) (resp. \(X^n \cup \{\Delta\}\)) whenever \(q = 2\) (resp. \(q \geq 3\)). For any two elements \(\alpha = (\alpha_1, \ldots, \alpha_n)\) and \(\beta = (\beta_1, \ldots, \beta_n) \in \mathcal{L}(n, q)\), define \(\alpha \leq \beta\) if and only if \(\beta = \Delta\) or \(\alpha_i = \beta_i\) whenever \(\alpha_i \neq 0\) for \(1 \leq i \leq n\). Then \(\mathcal{L}(n, q)\) is a lattice, denoted by \(\mathcal{L}_\bigcirc(n, q)\). Reversing the above partial order, we obtain the dual of \(\mathcal{L}_\bigcirc(n, q)\), denoted by \(\mathcal{L}_R(n, q)\). This paper discusses their geometricity, and computes their characteristic polynomials, determines their full automorphism groups. Moreover, we construct a family of quasi-strongly regular graphs from the lattice \(\mathcal{L}_\bigcirc(n, q)\).

Terry A.McKee1
1 Department of Mathematics & Statistics Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio 45435, USA
Abstract:

A minimal separator of a graph is an inclusion-minimal set of vertices whose removal disconnects some pair of vertices. We introduce a new notion of minimal weak separator of a graph, whose removal merely increases the distance between some pair of vertices.

The minimal separators of a chordal graph \(G\) have been identified with the edges of the clique graph of \(G\) that are in some clique tree, while we show that the minimal weak separators can be identified with the edges that are in no clique tree. We also show that the minimal weak separators of a chordal graph \(G\) can be identified with pairs of minimal separators that have nonempty intersection without either containing the other—in other words, the minimal weak separators can be identified with the edges of the overlap graph of the minimal separators of \(G\).

Networks Paul1
1Manuel Department of Information Science Kuwait University, Kuwait
Abstract:

A monitor is a computer in the network which is able to detect a fault computer among its neighbors. There are two stages of monitoring fault computer:(1) Sensing a fault among its neighbors and (2) Locating the fault computer.
A sensitive computer network requires double layer monitoring system where monitors are monitored. This problem is modeled using the graph theory concept of dominating set. In graph theory, there are two variations of domination concepts which represent double layer monitoring system.One concept is locating-domination and the other is liar domination.

It has been recently demonstrated that circulant network is a suitable topology for the design of On-Chip Multiprocessors and has several advantages over torus and hypercube from the perspectives of VLSI design. In this paper, we study both locating-domination and liar domination in circulant networks. In addition to characterization of locating-dominating set and liar dominating set of circulant networks, sharp lower and upper bounds of locating-dominating set and liar dominating set of circulant networks are presented.

Zengti Li1, Suogang Gao2, Haixia Guo3
1Math. and Inf. College, Langfang Normal College, Langfang, 065000, China.
2Math. and Inf. College, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang, 050016, China
3Dept. of Math. Phys., Tianjin Technology Education University, 300222, China
Abstract:

We obtain some new examples of weakly distance-regular digraphs. Moreover, a class of commutative weakly distance-regular
digraphs of valency \(4\) and girth \(2\) is characterized.

Anne C. Sinko1, Peter J. Slater2
1Mathematics Department Oberlin College, Oberlin, OH 44074 USA
2Computer Science Department University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, AL 35899 USA
Abstract:

We consider a storage/scheduling problem which, in addition to the standard restriction involving pairs of elements that cannot be placed together, considers pairs of elements that must be placed together. A set \( S \) is a colored-independent set if, for each color class \( V_i \), \( S \cap V_i = V_i \) or \( S \cap V_i = \emptyset \). In particular, \( \beta_{\mathrm{PRT}}(G) \), the independence-partition number, is determined for all paths of order \( n \). Finally, we show that the resulting decision problem for graphs is NP-complete even when the input graph is a path.

W. Hemakul1, C. Moolsombu2, Dinesh G. Sarvate3
1Chulalongkorn University, Department of Mathematics, Bangkok 10330, Thailand.
2Mahidol Wittayanusorn School, Department Of Mathematics, Nakornpathom 73170, Thailand.
3College Of Charleston, Department of Mathematics, Charleston 29424, USA.
Abstract:

Given a partition \(\{P_1, \ldots, P_m\}\) of a \(v\)-set, a restricted simple \(1\)-design is a collection of distinct subsets (blocks) such that every element occurs in the same number of blocks, but any two elements from the same part do not occur together in the same block. We give a construction of restricted simple \(1\)-designs to show that the necessary conditions are sufficient for the existence of restricted simple \(1\)-designs.

Fred Holroyd1, Ivor Watts2
1Department of Mathematics and Statistics, The Open University, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes MK7 6AA, United Kingdom
2 Department of Mathematics and Statistics, The Open University, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes MK7 6AA, United Kingdom
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An \((r, \lambda)\) overlap coloring of a graph \( G \) allocates \( r \) colors to each vertex subject to the condition that any pair of adjacent vertices shares exactly \( \lambda \) colors. The \((r, \lambda)\) overlap chromatic number of \( G \) is the least number of colors required for such a coloring. The overlap chromatic numbers of bipartite graphs are easy to find; those of odd cycle graphs have already been established. In this paper, we find the overlap chromatic numbers of the wheel graphs.

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