scholarly journals Weighted k-domination problem in fuzzy networks

Author(s):  
Xue-gang Chen ◽  
Moo Young Sohn

Abstract In real-life scenarios, both the vertex weight and edge weight in a network are hard to define exactly. We can incorporate the fuzziness into a network to handle this type of uncertain situation. Here, we use triangular fuzzy number to describe the vertex weight and edge weight of a fuzzy network G. In this paper, we consider weighted k-domination problem in fuzzy networks. The weighted k-domination (WKD) problem is to find a k dominating set D which minimizes the cost $f(D):=\sum_{u\in D}w(u)+\sum_{v\in V\setminus D}\min\{\sum_{u\in S}w(uv)|S\subseteq N(v)\cap D, |S|=k\}$. First, we put forward an integer linear programming model with a polynomial number of constrains for the WKD problem. If G is a cycle, we design a dynamic algorithm to determine its exact weighted 2-domination number. If G is a tree, we give a label algorithm to determine its exact weighted 2-domination number. Combining a primal-dual method and a greedy method, we put forward an approximation algorithm for general fuzzy network on the WKD problem. Finally, we describe an application of the WKD problem to police camp problems.2010 Mathematics Subject Classification. 05C69, 05C35, 03E72

Symmetry ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 1279
Author(s):  
Irfan Nazeer ◽  
Tabasam Rashid ◽  
Muhammad Tanveer Hussain ◽  
Juan Luis García Guirao

Fuzzy graphs (FGs), broadly known as fuzzy incidence graphs (FIGs), are an applicable and well-organized tool to epitomize and resolve multiple real-world problems in which ambiguous data and information are essential. In this article, we extend the idea of domination of FGs to the FIG using strong pairs. An idea of strong pair dominating set and a strong pair domination number (SPDN) is explained with various examples. A theorem to compute SPDN for a complete fuzzy incidence graph (CFIG) is also provided. It is also proved that in any fuzzy incidence cycle (FIC) with l vertices the minimum number of elements in a strong pair dominating set are M[γs(Cl(σ,ϕ,η))]=⌈l3⌉. We define the joining of two FIGs and present a way to compute SPDN in the join of FIGs. A theorem to calculate SPDN in the joining of two strong fuzzy incidence graphs is also provided. An innovative idea of accurate domination of FIGs is also proposed. Some instrumental and useful results of accurate domination for FIC are also obtained. In the end, a real-life application of SPDN to find which country/countries has/have the best trade policies among different countries is examined. Our proposed method is symmetrical to the optimization.


Author(s):  
Mullai Murugappan

The aim of this chapter is to impart the importance of domination in various real-life situations when indeterminacy occurs. Domination in graph theory plays an important role in modeling and optimization of computer and telecommunication networks, transportation networks, ad hoc networks and scheduling problems, molecular physics, etc. Also, there are many applications of domination in fuzzy and intuitionistic fuzzy sets for solving problems in vague situations. Domination in neutrosophic graph is introduced in this chapter for handling the situations in case of indeterminacy. Dominating set, minimal dominating set, independent dominating set, and domination number in neutrosophic graph are determined. Some definitions, characterization of independent dominating sets, and theorems of neutrosophic graph are also developed in this chapter.


2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 6514-6518
Author(s):  
Minhong Sun ◽  
Zehui Shao

A (total) double dominating set in a graph G is a subset S ⊆ V(G) such that each vertex in V(G) is (total) dominated by at least 2 vertices in S. The (total) double domination number of G is the minimum size of a (total) double dominating set of G. We determine the total double domination numbers and give upper bounds for double domination numbers of generalized Petersen graphs. By applying an integer programming model for double domination numbers of a graph, we have determined some exact values of double domination numbers of these generalized Petersen graphs with small parameters. The result shows that the given upper bounds match these exact values.


2021 ◽  
Vol vol. 23 no. 1 (Discrete Algorithms) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael A. Henning ◽  
Arti Pandey ◽  
Vikash Tripathi

A dominating set $D$ of a graph $G$ without isolated vertices is called semipaired dominating set if $D$ can be partitioned into $2$-element subsets such that the vertices in each set are at distance at most $2$. The semipaired domination number, denoted by $\gamma_{pr2}(G)$ is the minimum cardinality of a semipaired dominating set of $G$. Given a graph $G$ with no isolated vertices, the \textsc{Minimum Semipaired Domination} problem is to find a semipaired dominating set of $G$ of cardinality $\gamma_{pr2}(G)$. The decision version of the \textsc{Minimum Semipaired Domination} problem is already known to be NP-complete for chordal graphs, an important graph class. In this paper, we show that the decision version of the \textsc{Minimum Semipaired Domination} problem remains NP-complete for split graphs, a subclass of chordal graphs. On the positive side, we propose a linear-time algorithm to compute a minimum cardinality semipaired dominating set of block graphs. In addition, we prove that the \textsc{Minimum Semipaired Domination} problem is APX-complete for graphs with maximum degree $3$.


2012 ◽  
Vol Vol. 14 no. 2 (Graph Theory) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerard Jennhwa Chang ◽  
Paul Dorbec ◽  
Hye Kyung Kim ◽  
André Raspaud ◽  
Haichao Wang ◽  
...  

Graph Theory International audience For a positive integer k, a k-tuple dominating set of a graph G is a subset S of V (G) such that |N [v] ∩ S| ≥ k for every vertex v, where N [v] = {v} ∪ {u ∈ V (G) : uv ∈ E(G)}. The upper k-tuple domination number of G, denoted by Γ×k (G), is the maximum cardinality of a minimal k-tuple dominating set of G. In this paper we present an upper bound on Γ×k (G) for r-regular graphs G with r ≥ k, and characterize extremal graphs achieving the upper bound. We also establish an upper bound on Γ×2 (G) for claw-free r-regular graphs. For the algorithmic aspect, we show that the upper k-tuple domination problem is NP-complete for bipartite graphs and for chordal graphs.


Mathematics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 293
Author(s):  
Xinyue Liu ◽  
Huiqin Jiang ◽  
Pu Wu ◽  
Zehui Shao

For a simple graph G=(V,E) with no isolated vertices, a total Roman {3}-dominating function(TR3DF) on G is a function f:V(G)→{0,1,2,3} having the property that (i) ∑w∈N(v)f(w)≥3 if f(v)=0; (ii) ∑w∈N(v)f(w)≥2 if f(v)=1; and (iii) every vertex v with f(v)≠0 has a neighbor u with f(u)≠0 for every vertex v∈V(G). The weight of a TR3DF f is the sum f(V)=∑v∈V(G)f(v) and the minimum weight of a total Roman {3}-dominating function on G is called the total Roman {3}-domination number denoted by γt{R3}(G). In this paper, we show that the total Roman {3}-domination problem is NP-complete for planar graphs and chordal bipartite graphs. Finally, we present a linear-time algorithm to compute the value of γt{R3} for trees.


2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sławomir Biruk ◽  
Piotr Jaśkowski ◽  
Agata Czarnigowska

AbstractThe authors aim to provide a set of tools to facilitate the main stages of the competitive bidding process for construction contractors. These involve 1) deciding whether to bid, 2) calculating the total price, and 3) breaking down the total price into the items of the bill of quantities or the schedule of payments to optimise contractor cash flows. To define factors that affect the decision to bid, the authors rely upon literature on the subject and put forward that multi-criteria methods are applied to calculate a single measure of contract attractiveness (utility value). An attractive contract implies that the contractor is likely to offer a lower price to increase chances of winning the competition. The total bid price is thus to be interpolated between the lowest acceptable and the highest justifiable price based on the contract attractiveness. With the total bid price established, the next step is to split it between the items of the schedule of payments. A linear programming model is proposed for this purpose. The application of the models is illustrated with a numerical example.The model produces an economically justified bid price together with its breakdown, maintaining the logical proportion between unit prices of particular items of the schedule of payment. Contrary to most methods presented in the literature, the method does not focus on the trade-off between probability of winning and the price but is solely devoted to defining the most reasonable price under project-specific circumstances.The approach proposed in the paper promotes a systematic approach to real-life bidding problems. It integrates practices observed in operation of construction enterprises and uses directly available input. It may facilitate establishing the contractor’s in-house procedures and managerial decision support systems for the pricing process.


2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianxun Cui ◽  
Shi An ◽  
Meng Zhao

During real-life disasters, that is, earthquakes, floods, terrorist attacks, and other unexpected events, emergency evacuation and rescue are two primary operations that can save the lives and property of the affected population. It is unavoidable that evacuation flow and rescue flow will conflict with each other on the same spatial road network and within the same time window. Therefore, we propose a novel generalized minimum cost flow model to optimize the distribution pattern of these two types of flow on the same network by introducing the conflict cost. The travel time on each link is assumed to be subject to a bureau of public road (BPR) function rather than a fixed cost. Additionally, we integrate contraflow operations into this model to redesign the network shared by those two types of flow. A nonconvex mixed-integer nonlinear programming model with bilinear, fractional, and power components is constructed, and GAMS/BARON is used to solve this programming model. A case study is conducted in the downtown area of Harbin city in China to verify the efficiency of proposed model, and several helpful findings and managerial insights are also presented.


2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 187-199
Author(s):  
C. Natarajan ◽  
S.K. Ayyaswamy

Abstract Let G = (V;E) be a graph. A set S ⊂ V (G) is a hop dominating set of G if for every v ∈ V - S, there exists u ∈ S such that d(u; v) = 2. The minimum cardinality of a hop dominating set of G is called a hop domination number of G and is denoted by γh(G). In this paper we characterize the family of trees and unicyclic graphs for which γh(G) = γt(G) and γh(G) = γc(G) where γt(G) and γc(G) are the total domination and connected domination numbers of G respectively. We then present the strong equality of hop domination and hop independent domination numbers for trees. Hop domination numbers of shadow graph and mycielskian graph of graph are also discussed.


2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 873-885
Author(s):  
Gülnaz Boruzanlı Ekinci ◽  
Csilla Bujtás

Abstract Let k be a positive integer and let G be a graph with vertex set V(G) . A subset D\subseteq V(G) is a k -dominating set if every vertex outside D is adjacent to at least k vertices in D . The k -domination number {\gamma }_{k}(G) is the minimum cardinality of a k -dominating set in G . For any graph G , we know that {\gamma }_{k}(G)\ge \gamma (G)+k-2 where \text{Δ}(G)\ge k\ge 2 and this bound is sharp for every k\ge 2 . In this paper, we characterize bipartite graphs satisfying the equality for k\ge 3 and present a necessary and sufficient condition for a bipartite graph to satisfy the equality hereditarily when k=3 . We also prove that the problem of deciding whether a graph satisfies the given equality is NP-hard in general.


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