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Utilitas Mathematica

ISSN: 0315-3681

Utilitas Mathematica is a historical journal in statistical designs and combinatorial mathematics, established in 1972. Over more than five decades, it has provided a respected platform for high-quality research contributions, earning strong recognition in the global mathematical community.
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, Utilitas Mathematica publishes four issues annually—in March, June, September, and December.
Scope: Publishes research in statistical designs and all areas of combinatorics, including graph theory, design theory, extremal combinatorics, enumeration, algebraic combinatorics, combinatorial optimization, discrete geometry, convex geometry, Ramsey theory, coding theory, automorphism groups, finite geometries, and chemical graph theory.
Indexing & Abstracting: The journal is indexed in MathSciNet, Zentralblatt MATH, and EBSCO, ensuring visibility and accessibility for the international mathematics community.
Rapid Publication: Submissions are reviewed efficiently, with accepted papers scheduled for prompt publication in the upcoming issue.
Print & Online Editions: Issues are published in both print and online formats to serve a wide range of readers.

Arooj Ibrahim1, Saima Nazeer1
1Department of Mathematics, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore-Pakistan
Abstract:

In this paper, the relations of maximum degree energy and maximum reserve degree energy of a complete graph after removing a vertex have been shown to be proportional to the energy of the complete graph. The results of splitting the graph and shadow graphs are also presented for the complete graph after removing a vertex.

Zheng Wang1, Tao She1, Chunxiang Wang1
1School of Mathematics and Statistics, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, P.R. China
Abstract:

Based on the Hermitian adjacency matrices of second kind introduced by Mohar [1] and weighted adjacency matrices introduced in [2], we define a kind of index weighted Hermitian adjacency matrices of mixed graphs. In this paper we characterize the structure of mixed graphs which are cospectral to their underlying graphs, then we determine a upper bound on the spectral radius of mixed graphs with maximum degree \(\Delta\), and characterize the corresponding extremal graphs.

Dinesh G Sarvate1, Somnuek Worawiset2, Li Zhang3
1Department of Mathematics, College of Charleston, Charleston, SC USA
2Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
3Department of Mathematical Sciences, The Citadel Charleston, SC USA
Abstract:

Modified group divisible designs MGD\((k, \lambda, m, n)\) are extensively studied because of an intriguing combinatorial structure that they possess and their applications. In this paper, we present a generalization of MGDs called GMGD\((k, \lambda_1, \lambda_2, m, n)\), and we provide some elementary results and constructions of some special cases of GMGDs. In addition, we show that the necessary conditions are sufficient for the existence of a GMGD\((3, \lambda, 2\lambda, m, n)\) for any positive integer \(\lambda\), and a GMGD\((3, 2, 3, m, n)\). Though not a general result, the construction of a GMGD\((3, 3, 2, 2, 6)\) given in the paper is worth mentioning in the abstract. Along with another example of a GMGD\((3, 3, 2, 2, 4)\), and \(n\) to \(tn\) construction, we have families of GMGD\((3, 3\lambda, 2\lambda, 2, n)\)s for \(n = 4t\) or \(6t\) when \(t \equiv 0, 1 \pmod 3\), for any positive integer \(\lambda\).

Ryan C. Bunge1, Dalibor Froncek2, Andrew Sailstad3
1Department of Mathematics, Illinois State University, USA
2Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Minnesota Duluth, USA
3School of Mathematics, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, USA
Abstract:

We show that connected, bicyclic graphs on nine edges with at least one cycle other than \(C_3\) decompose the complete graphs \(K_{18k}\) and \(K_{18k+1}\), for \(k\geq1\), when the necessary conditions allow for such a decomposition. This complements previous results by Freyberg, Froncek, Jeffries, Jensen, and Sailstad on connected bicyclic triangular graphs.

Niat Nigar1, Sajid Mahboob Alam1, Muhammad Waheed Rasheed2, Mohammad Reza Farahani3, Mehdi Alaeiyan3, Murat Cancan4
1Department of Mathematics, Minhaj University, Lahore, Pakistan
2Department of Mathematics, Division of Science and Technology, University of Education, Lahore, Pakistan
3Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Iran University of Science and Technology(IUST), Narmak, Tehran, 16844, Iran
4Faculty of Education, Van Yuzuncu Yl University, Zeve Campus, Tuba, 65080, Van, Turkey
Abstract:

In the realm of graph theory, recent developments have introduced novel concepts, notably the \(\nu\varepsilon\)-degree and \(\varepsilon\nu\)-degree, offering expedited computations compared to traditional degree-based topological indices (TIs). These TIs serve as indispensable molecular descriptors for assessing chemical compound characteristics. This manuscript aims to meticulously compute a spectrum of TIs for silicon carbide \(SiC_{4}\)-\(I[r,s]\), with a specific focus on the \(\varepsilon\nu\)-degree Zagreb index, the \(\nu\varepsilon\)-degree Geometric-Arithmetic index, the \(\varepsilon\nu\)-degree Randić index, the \(\nu\varepsilon\)-degree Atom-bond connectivity index, the \(\nu\varepsilon\)-degree Harmonic index, and the \(\nu\varepsilon\)-degree Sum connectivity index. This study contributes to the ongoing advancement of graph theory applications in chemical compound analysis, elucidating the nuanced structural properties inherent in silicon carbide molecules.

Muhammad Saqlain Zakir1, Muhammad Kamran Naseer2, Muhammad Reza Farahani3, Irfan Ahmad2, Zarqa Kanwal2, Mehdi Alaeiyan3, Murat Cancan4
1Department of Mathematics, COMSATS University Islamabad, Sahiwal Campus, Sahiwal, 57000, Pakistan
2Department of Mathematics, Lahore Leads University, Lahore, Pakistan
3Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, In University of Science and Technology (IUST), Narmak, Tehran, 16844, Iran
4Faculty of Education, Van Yuzuncu Yıl University, Zeve Campus, Tuşba, 65080, Van, Turkey
Abstract:

Graph theory has experienced notable growth due to its foundational role in applied mathematics and computer science, influencing fields like combinatorial optimization, biochemistry, physics, electrical engineering (particularly in communication networks and coding theory), and operational research (with scheduling applications). This paper focuses on computing topological properties, especially in molecular structures, with a specific emphasis on the nanotube \(HAC_{5}C_{7}[w,t]\).

Vijay Kumar Bhat1, Malkesh Singh1, Karnika Sharma1, Maryam Alkandari2, Latif Hanna2
1School of Mathematics, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra-182320, Jammu and Kashmir, India
2Department of Mathematics, Kuwait University, Kuwait
Abstract:

Let \(\beta_{H}\) denote the orbit graph of a finite group \(H\). Let \(\zeta\) be the set of commuting elements in \(H\) with order two. An orbit graph is a simple undirected graph where non-central orbits are represented as vertices in \(\zeta\), and two vertices in \(\zeta\) are connected by an edge if they are conjugate. In this article, we explore the Laplacian energy and signless Laplacian energy of orbit graphs associated with dihedral groups of order $2w$ and quaternion groups of order \(2^{w}\).

G. H. Shirdel1, M. Ghanbari2, M. Ramezani3
1Department of Mathematics and Computer Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, University of Qom, Qom, Iran
2Department of Mathematics, Farahan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Farahan, Iran
3Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Sciences, University of Qom, Qom, Iran
Abstract:

In this paper, we introduce the concept of the generalized \(3\)-rainbow dominating function of a graph \(G\). This function assigns an arbitrary subset of three colors to each vertex of the graph with the condition that every vertex (including its neighbors) must have access to all three colors within its closed neighborhood. The minimum sum of assigned colors over all vertices of G is defined as the \(g_{3}\)-rainbow domination number, denoted by \(\gamma_{g3r}\). We present a linear-time algorithm to determine a minimum generalized 3-rainbow dominating set for several graph classes: trees, paths \((P_n)\), cycles \((C_n)\), stars (\(K_1,n)\), generalized Petersen graphs \((GP(n,2)\), GP \((n,3))\), and honeycomb networks \((HC(n))\).

Mankagna Albert Diompy1, Alhousseynou B A1, Andé Souleye Diabang1
1Département de Mathématiques et Informatique, Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Université Cheikh Anta Diop, 5005 Dakar, Senegal.
Abstract:

A module \(M\) over a commutative ring is termed an \(SCDF\)-module if every Dedekind finite object in \(\sigma[M]\) is finitely cogenerated. Utilizing this concept, we explore several properties and characterize various types of \(SCDF\)-modules. These include local \(SCDF\)-modules, finitely generated $SCDF$-modules, and hollow \(SCDF\)-modules with \(Rad(M) = 0 \neq M\). Additionally, we examine \(QF\) SCDF-modules in the context of duo-ri

Abaid ur Rehman Virk1, A. Riasat2
1University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan.
2University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, KSK campus, Pakistan.
Abstract:

Let \(G=(V(G),E(G))\) be a graph with \(p\) vertices and \(q\) edges. A graph \(G\) of size \(q\) is said to be odd graceful if there exists an injection \(\lambda: V(G) \to {0,1,2,\ldots,2q-1}\) such that assigning each edge \(xy\) the label or weight \(|\lambda(x) – \lambda(y)|\) results in the set of edge labels being \({1,3,5,\ldots,2q-1}\). This concept was introduced in 1991 by Gananajothi. In this paper, we examine the odd graceful labeling of the \(W\)-tree, denoted as \(WT(n,k)\).

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