The aim of this paper is to given an algebraic computational method for finding maximal independent sets as well as the independent number of an arbitrary finite graph of n vertices G by strengthening the problem of f...The aim of this paper is to given an algebraic computational method for finding maximal independent sets as well as the independent number of an arbitrary finite graph of n vertices G by strengthening the problem of finding maximal independent sets of G to the problem of finding k-independent sets in G for. It is shown that the existence of k-independent sets in G is equivalent to the existence of solutions of a system of multivariate polynomial equations. It follows that the problem of finding k-independent sets can be realized by using Gröbner bases of polynomial ideals. Since the number of k-independent sets is finite, the triangular equations composed by Gröbner bases are easier to be solved. Consequently, the maximal independent sets and the independent number of G are obtained after solving at most n such equations. Finally, the numerical example is presented to illustrate the effectiveness of this algebraic computational method.展开更多
Let G be a graph,for any u∈V(G),let N(u) denote the neighborhood of u and d(u)=|N(u)| be the degree of u.For any UV(G),let N(U)=∪_~u∈U N(u), and d(U)=|N(U)|.A graph G is called claw-free if it has no induced subgra...Let G be a graph,for any u∈V(G),let N(u) denote the neighborhood of u and d(u)=|N(u)| be the degree of u.For any UV(G),let N(U)=∪_~u∈U N(u), and d(U)=|N(U)|.A graph G is called claw-free if it has no induced subgraph isomorphic to K_~1,3 .One of the fundamental results concerning cycles in claw-free graphs is due to Tian Feng,et al.: Let G be a 2-connected claw-free graph of order n,and d(u)+d(v)+d(w)≥n-2 for every independent vertex set {u,v,w} of G, then G is Hamiltonian. It is proved that,for any three positive integers s,t and w,such that if G is a (s+t+w-1)-connected claw-free graph of order n,and d(S)+d(T)+d(W)>n-(s+t+w) for every three disjoint independent vertex sets S,T,W with |S|=s,|T|=t,|W|=w,and S∪T∪W is also independent,then G is Hamiltonian.Other related results are obtained too.展开更多
A maximal independent set is an independent set that is not a proper subset of any other independent set. A connected graph (respectively, graph) G with vertex set V(G) is called a quasi-tree graph (respectively, quas...A maximal independent set is an independent set that is not a proper subset of any other independent set. A connected graph (respectively, graph) G with vertex set V(G) is called a quasi-tree graph (respectively, quasi-forest graph), if there exists a vertex x ∈V(G) such that G −x?is a tree (respectively, forest). In this paper, we survey on the large numbers of maximal independent sets among all trees, forests, quasi-trees and quasi-forests. In addition, we further look into the problem of determining the third largest number of maximal independent sets among all quasi-trees and quasi-forests. Extremal graphs achieving these values are also given.展开更多
G. C. Ying, Y. Y. Meng, B. E. Sagan, and V. R. Vatter [1] found the maximum number of maximal independent sets in connected graphs which contain at most two cycles. In this paper, we give an alternative proof to deter...G. C. Ying, Y. Y. Meng, B. E. Sagan, and V. R. Vatter [1] found the maximum number of maximal independent sets in connected graphs which contain at most two cycles. In this paper, we give an alternative proof to determine the largest number of maximal independent sets among all connected graphs of order n ≥ 12, which contain at most two cycles. We also characterize the extremal graph achieving this maximum value.展开更多
It is said that a graph G is independent-set-deletable factor-critical （in short, ID-factor-critical）, if, for everyindependent-set I which has the same parity as ｜V（G）｜, G - I has a perfect matching. A graph G ...It is said that a graph G is independent-set-deletable factor-critical （in short, ID-factor-critical）, if, for everyindependent-set I which has the same parity as ｜V（G）｜, G - I has a perfect matching. A graph G is strongly IM-extendable, if for every spanning supergraph H of G, every induced matching of H is included in a perfect matching of H. The κ-th power of G, denoted by G^κ, is the graph with vertex set V（G） in which two vertices are adjacent if and only if they have distance at most k in G. ID-factor-criticality and IM-extendability of power graphs are discussed in this article. The author shows that, if G is a connected graph, then G^3 and T（G） （the total graph of G） are ID-factor-critical, and G^4 （when ｜V（G）｜ is even） is strongly IM-extendable; if G is 2-connected, then D^2 is ID-factor-critical.展开更多
genetic algorithm is proposed for maximum independent set problems. A specially designed mutation operato is adopted to search the solution space more efficienily, where adjacen relation of a graph is inte-grated. The...genetic algorithm is proposed for maximum independent set problems. A specially designed mutation operato is adopted to search the solution space more efficienily, where adjacen relation of a graph is inte-grated. The DIMACS benchmark graphs are used to test our algorithm, and the results show that the algorithm outper-forms our previous version. Moreover two new low bounds are found for graphs in DIMACS.展开更多
In this paper, the sticker based DNA computing was used for solving the independent set problem. At first, solution space was constructed by using appropriate DNA memory complexes. We defined a new operation called “...In this paper, the sticker based DNA computing was used for solving the independent set problem. At first, solution space was constructed by using appropriate DNA memory complexes. We defined a new operation called “divide” and applied it in construction of solution space. Then, by application of a sticker based parallel algorithm using biological operations, independent set problem was resolved in polynomial time.展开更多
Independent sets play an important role in matroid theory. In this paper, the definitions of pre-independent fuzzy set system and independent fuzzy set system in L-fuzzy setting are presented. Independent M-...Independent sets play an important role in matroid theory. In this paper, the definitions of pre-independent fuzzy set system and independent fuzzy set system in L-fuzzy setting are presented. Independent M-fuzzifying set system is introduced and some of its properties are discussed. Further independent (L,M)-fuzzy set system is given and some of its properties are obtained. The relations of these independent set systems in the setting of fuzzy vector spaces and fuzzy graphs are showed.展开更多
The paper discusses an enhancement to a recently presented supervised learning algorithm to solve the Maximum Independent Set problem.In particular,it is shown that the algorithm can be improved by simplifying the tas...The paper discusses an enhancement to a recently presented supervised learning algorithm to solve the Maximum Independent Set problem.In particular,it is shown that the algorithm can be improved by simplifying the task learnt by the neural network adopted,with measurable effects on the quality of the solutions provided on unseen instances.Empirical results are presented to validate the idea..展开更多
The partition problem of a given graph into three independent sets of minimizing the maximum one is studied in this paper.This problem is NP-hard,even restricted to bipartite graphs.First,a simple 3/2-approximation al...The partition problem of a given graph into three independent sets of minimizing the maximum one is studied in this paper.This problem is NP-hard,even restricted to bipartite graphs.First,a simple 3/2-approximation algorithm for any 2-colorable graph is presented.An improved 7/5-approximation algorithm is then designed for a tree.The theoretical proof of the improved algorithm performance ratio is constructive,thus providing an explicit partition approach for each case according to the cardinality of two color classes.展开更多
A path-factor is a spanning subgraph F of G such that every component of F is a path with at least two vertices.Let k≥2 be an integer.A P_(≥k)-factor of G means a path factor in which each component is a path with a...A path-factor is a spanning subgraph F of G such that every component of F is a path with at least two vertices.Let k≥2 be an integer.A P_(≥k)-factor of G means a path factor in which each component is a path with at least k vertices.A graph G is a P_(≥k)-factor covered graph if for any e∈E(G),G has a P_(≥k)-factor including e.Letβbe a real number with 1/3≤β≤1 and k be a positive integer.We verify that(ⅰ)a k-connected graph G of order n with n≥5k+2 has a P_(≥3)-factor if|NG(I)|>β(n-3k-1)+k for every independent set I of G with|I|=「β(2k+1)」;(ⅱ)a(k+1)-connected graph G of order n with n≥5k+2 is a P_(≥3)-factor covered graph if|NG(I)|>β(n-3k-1)+k+1 for every independent set I of G with|I|=「β(2k+1)」.展开更多
There are many important concepts in linear algebra, such as linear correlation and linear independence, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, and so on. The article provides a graphical explanation of how to distinguish betw...There are many important concepts in linear algebra, such as linear correlation and linear independence, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, and so on. The article provides a graphical explanation of how to distinguish between the concepts of linear correlation and linear independence. The conclusion points out that linear independence means that there are no two (base) vectors with the same direction in a vector graph;otherwise, it is a linear correlation.展开更多
The minimum independent dominance set(MIDS)problem is an important version of the dominating set with some other applications.In this work,we present an improved master-apprentice evolutionary algorithm for solving th...The minimum independent dominance set(MIDS)problem is an important version of the dominating set with some other applications.In this work,we present an improved master-apprentice evolutionary algorithm for solving the MIDS problem based on a path-breaking strategy called MAE-PB.The proposed MAE-PB algorithm combines a construction function for the initial solution generation and candidate solution restarting.It is a multiple neighborhood-based local search algorithm that improves the quality of the solution using a path-breaking strategy for solution recombination based on master and apprentice solutions and a perturbation strategy for disturbing the solution when the algorithm cannot improve the solution quality within a certain number of steps.We show the competitiveness of the MAE-PB algorithm by presenting the computational results on classical benchmarks from the literature and a suite of massive graphs from real-world applications.The results show that the MAE-PB algorithm achieves high performance.In particular,for the classical benchmarks,the MAE-PB algorithm obtains the best-known results for seven instances,whereas for several massive graphs,it improves the best-known results for 62 instances.We investigate the proposed key ingredients to determine their impact on the performance of the proposed algorithm.展开更多
In this paper, we consider the relationship between the binding number and the existence of fractional k-factors of graphs. The binding number of G is defined by Woodall as bind(G)=min{ | NG(X) || X |:∅≠X⊆V(G) }. It ...In this paper, we consider the relationship between the binding number and the existence of fractional k-factors of graphs. The binding number of G is defined by Woodall as bind(G)=min{ | NG(X) || X |:∅≠X⊆V(G) }. It is proved that a graph G has a fractional 1-factor if bind(G)≥1and has a fractional k-factor if bind(G)≥k−1k. Furthermore, it is showed that both results are best possible in some sense.展开更多
A subset of the vertex set of a graph is a feedback vertex set of the graph if the resulting graph is a forest after removed the vertex subset from the graph. A polynomial algorithm for finding a minimum feedback vert...A subset of the vertex set of a graph is a feedback vertex set of the graph if the resulting graph is a forest after removed the vertex subset from the graph. A polynomial algorithm for finding a minimum feedback vertex set of a 3-regular simple graph is provided.展开更多
文摘The aim of this paper is to given an algebraic computational method for finding maximal independent sets as well as the independent number of an arbitrary finite graph of n vertices G by strengthening the problem of finding maximal independent sets of G to the problem of finding k-independent sets in G for. It is shown that the existence of k-independent sets in G is equivalent to the existence of solutions of a system of multivariate polynomial equations. It follows that the problem of finding k-independent sets can be realized by using Gröbner bases of polynomial ideals. Since the number of k-independent sets is finite, the triangular equations composed by Gröbner bases are easier to be solved. Consequently, the maximal independent sets and the independent number of G are obtained after solving at most n such equations. Finally, the numerical example is presented to illustrate the effectiveness of this algebraic computational method.
文摘Let G be a graph,for any u∈V(G),let N(u) denote the neighborhood of u and d(u)=|N(u)| be the degree of u.For any UV(G),let N(U)=∪_~u∈U N(u), and d(U)=|N(U)|.A graph G is called claw-free if it has no induced subgraph isomorphic to K_~1,3 .One of the fundamental results concerning cycles in claw-free graphs is due to Tian Feng,et al.: Let G be a 2-connected claw-free graph of order n,and d(u)+d(v)+d(w)≥n-2 for every independent vertex set {u,v,w} of G, then G is Hamiltonian. It is proved that,for any three positive integers s,t and w,such that if G is a (s+t+w-1)-connected claw-free graph of order n,and d(S)+d(T)+d(W)>n-(s+t+w) for every three disjoint independent vertex sets S,T,W with |S|=s,|T|=t,|W|=w,and S∪T∪W is also independent,then G is Hamiltonian.Other related results are obtained too.
文摘A maximal independent set is an independent set that is not a proper subset of any other independent set. A connected graph (respectively, graph) G with vertex set V(G) is called a quasi-tree graph (respectively, quasi-forest graph), if there exists a vertex x ∈V(G) such that G −x?is a tree (respectively, forest). In this paper, we survey on the large numbers of maximal independent sets among all trees, forests, quasi-trees and quasi-forests. In addition, we further look into the problem of determining the third largest number of maximal independent sets among all quasi-trees and quasi-forests. Extremal graphs achieving these values are also given.
文摘G. C. Ying, Y. Y. Meng, B. E. Sagan, and V. R. Vatter [1] found the maximum number of maximal independent sets in connected graphs which contain at most two cycles. In this paper, we give an alternative proof to determine the largest number of maximal independent sets among all connected graphs of order n ≥ 12, which contain at most two cycles. We also characterize the extremal graph achieving this maximum value.
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文摘It is said that a graph G is independent-set-deletable factor-critical （in short, ID-factor-critical）, if, for everyindependent-set I which has the same parity as ｜V（G）｜, G - I has a perfect matching. A graph G is strongly IM-extendable, if for every spanning supergraph H of G, every induced matching of H is included in a perfect matching of H. The κ-th power of G, denoted by G^κ, is the graph with vertex set V（G） in which two vertices are adjacent if and only if they have distance at most k in G. ID-factor-criticality and IM-extendability of power graphs are discussed in this article. The author shows that, if G is a connected graph, then G^3 and T（G） （the total graph of G） are ID-factor-critical, and G^4 （when ｜V（G）｜ is even） is strongly IM-extendable; if G is 2-connected, then D^2 is ID-factor-critical.
文摘genetic algorithm is proposed for maximum independent set problems. A specially designed mutation operato is adopted to search the solution space more efficienily, where adjacen relation of a graph is inte-grated. The DIMACS benchmark graphs are used to test our algorithm, and the results show that the algorithm outper-forms our previous version. Moreover two new low bounds are found for graphs in DIMACS.
文摘In this paper, the sticker based DNA computing was used for solving the independent set problem. At first, solution space was constructed by using appropriate DNA memory complexes. We defined a new operation called “divide” and applied it in construction of solution space. Then, by application of a sticker based parallel algorithm using biological operations, independent set problem was resolved in polynomial time.
文摘Independent sets play an important role in matroid theory. In this paper, the definitions of pre-independent fuzzy set system and independent fuzzy set system in L-fuzzy setting are presented. Independent M-fuzzifying set system is introduced and some of its properties are discussed. Further independent (L,M)-fuzzy set system is given and some of its properties are obtained. The relations of these independent set systems in the setting of fuzzy vector spaces and fuzzy graphs are showed.
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文摘The paper discusses an enhancement to a recently presented supervised learning algorithm to solve the Maximum Independent Set problem.In particular,it is shown that the algorithm can be improved by simplifying the task learnt by the neural network adopted,with measurable effects on the quality of the solutions provided on unseen instances.Empirical results are presented to validate the idea..
基金gment This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.11971139)the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province(No.LY21A010014)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Provincial Universities of Zhejiang(No.GK22990929900)。
文摘The partition problem of a given graph into three independent sets of minimizing the maximum one is studied in this paper.This problem is NP-hard,even restricted to bipartite graphs.First,a simple 3/2-approximation algorithm for any 2-colorable graph is presented.An improved 7/5-approximation algorithm is then designed for a tree.The theoretical proof of the improved algorithm performance ratio is constructive,thus providing an explicit partition approach for each case according to the cardinality of two color classes.
文摘A path-factor is a spanning subgraph F of G such that every component of F is a path with at least two vertices.Let k≥2 be an integer.A P_(≥k)-factor of G means a path factor in which each component is a path with at least k vertices.A graph G is a P_(≥k)-factor covered graph if for any e∈E(G),G has a P_(≥k)-factor including e.Letβbe a real number with 1/3≤β≤1 and k be a positive integer.We verify that(ⅰ)a k-connected graph G of order n with n≥5k+2 has a P_(≥3)-factor if|NG(I)|>β(n-3k-1)+k for every independent set I of G with|I|=「β(2k+1)」;(ⅱ)a(k+1)-connected graph G of order n with n≥5k+2 is a P_(≥3)-factor covered graph if|NG(I)|>β(n-3k-1)+k+1 for every independent set I of G with|I|=「β(2k+1)」.
文摘There are many important concepts in linear algebra, such as linear correlation and linear independence, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, and so on. The article provides a graphical explanation of how to distinguish between the concepts of linear correlation and linear independence. The conclusion points out that linear independence means that there are no two (base) vectors with the same direction in a vector graph;otherwise, it is a linear correlation.
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文摘The minimum independent dominance set(MIDS)problem is an important version of the dominating set with some other applications.In this work,we present an improved master-apprentice evolutionary algorithm for solving the MIDS problem based on a path-breaking strategy called MAE-PB.The proposed MAE-PB algorithm combines a construction function for the initial solution generation and candidate solution restarting.It is a multiple neighborhood-based local search algorithm that improves the quality of the solution using a path-breaking strategy for solution recombination based on master and apprentice solutions and a perturbation strategy for disturbing the solution when the algorithm cannot improve the solution quality within a certain number of steps.We show the competitiveness of the MAE-PB algorithm by presenting the computational results on classical benchmarks from the literature and a suite of massive graphs from real-world applications.The results show that the MAE-PB algorithm achieves high performance.In particular,for the classical benchmarks,the MAE-PB algorithm obtains the best-known results for seven instances,whereas for several massive graphs,it improves the best-known results for 62 instances.We investigate the proposed key ingredients to determine their impact on the performance of the proposed algorithm.
文摘In this paper, we consider the relationship between the binding number and the existence of fractional k-factors of graphs. The binding number of G is defined by Woodall as bind(G)=min{ | NG(X) || X |:∅≠X⊆V(G) }. It is proved that a graph G has a fractional 1-factor if bind(G)≥1and has a fractional k-factor if bind(G)≥k−1k. Furthermore, it is showed that both results are best possible in some sense.
文摘A subset of the vertex set of a graph is a feedback vertex set of the graph if the resulting graph is a forest after removed the vertex subset from the graph. A polynomial algorithm for finding a minimum feedback vertex set of a 3-regular simple graph is provided.
