A Generalization of Torsion Graph for Modules

Let R be a commutative ring with identity and M an R-module. In this paper, we relate a graph to M, say Γ(M), provided tsshat when M=R, Γ(M)is exactly the classic zero-divisor graph.

An involutive Jordan automorphism of triangular matrix algebra over commutative rings

Let Tn＋1 （R） be upper matrix algebra of order n ＋ 1 over a 2-torsion free commutative ring R with identity. In this paper, we find an automorphism, which is fixed by all orthogonal idempotents and is not an R-algebra aulomorphism, of Tn＋1 （R）. Furthermore we prove that this aulomorphism is an involutive Jordan automorphism of Tn＋1 （R）.

Ideals of Classical Linear Lie Superalgebra P(n) over Commutative Rings

Let R be a commutative ring with identity 1. The relations between the ideals of Lie superalgebra P（n） and the ideals of R are discussed by studying the basis, center and order ideal of P（n）. All ideals of P（n） are proved to be minimal and standard.

The K_2-groups over Finaite Commutative Rings

The present note determines the structure of the K2-group and of its subgroup over a finite commutative ring R by considering relations between R andfinite commutative local ring Ri (1 < i < m), where R Ri and K2(R) =K2(Ri). We show that if charKi= p (Ki denotes the residual field of Ri), then K2(Ri) and its subgroups must be p-groups.

Classification of Rings Associated with the Genus of Clean Graphs

Let R be a ring(not necessarily commutative)with identity 1 and let CL(R)be its clean graph.In this paper,we investigate the genus number of the compact Riemann surface in which CL(R)can be embedded and explicitly determine all commutative rings R(up to isomorphism)such that CL(R)has genus at most two.It is shown that for any Artinian ring R,CL(R)is a projective graph if and only if R is isomorphic to F4.Furthermore,we determine all isomorphism classes of commutative rings whose clean graphs have crosscap two.

MATRIX PRODUCT CODES WITH ROSENBLOOM-TSFASMAN METRIC

In this article, the Rosenbloom-Tsfasman metric of matrix product codes over finite commutative rings is studied and the lower bounds for the minimal Rosenbloom- Tsfasman distances of the matrix product codes axe obtained. The lower bounds of the dual codes of matrix product codes over finite commutative Frobenius rings are also given.

Derivations of Certain Lie Algebras of Upper Triangular Matrices over Commutative Rings

Let R be an arbitrary commutative ring with identity. Denote by t the Lie algebra over R consisting of all upper triangular n by n matrices and let b be the Lie subalgebra of t consisting of all matrices of trace 0. The aim of this paper is to give an explicit description of the derivation algebras of the Lie algebras t and b, respectively.

On von Neumann Regularity of Commutators

We study the structure of rings which satisfy the von Neumann regularity of commutators,and call a ring R C-regularif ab-ba ∈(ab-ba)R(ab-ba)for all a,b in R.For a C-regular ring R,we prove J(R[X])=N^(*)(R[X])=N^(*)(R)[X]=W(R)[X]■Z(R[X]),where J(A),N^(*)(A),W(A),Z(A)are the Jacobson radical,upper nilradical,Wedderburn radical,and center of a given ring A,respectively,and A[X]denotes the polynomial ring with a set X of commuting indeterminates over A;we also prove that R is semiprime if and only if the right(left)singular ideal of R is zero.We provide methods to construct C-regular rings which are neither commutative nor von Neumann regular,from any given ring.Moreover,for a C-regular ring R,the following are proved to be equivalent:(i)R is Abelian;(ii)every prime factor ring of R is a duo domain;(ii)R is quasi-duo;and(iv)R/W(R)is reduced.

Commutative Rings Whose Zero-divisor Graph Is a Proper Refinement of a Star Graph

A graph is called a proper refinement of a star graph if it is a refinement of a star graph, but it is neither a star graph nor a complete graph. For a refinement of a star graph G with center c, let G＊ be the subgraph of G induced on the vertex set V（G） ／ {c or end vertices adjacent to c}. In this paper, we study the isomorphic classification of some finite commutative local rings R by investigating their zero-divisor graphs G=Г（R）, which is a proper refinement of a star graph with exactly one center c. We determine all finite commutative local rings R such that G＊ has at least two connected components. We prove that the diameter of the induced graph G＊ is two if Z（R）2 ≠{0}, Z（R）3 = {0} and Gc is connected. We determine the structure of R which has two distinct nonadjacent vertices a, fl C Z（R）＊／{c} such that the ideal [N（a）N（β）]{0} is generated by only one element of Z（R）＊／{c}. We also completely determine the correspondence between commutative rings and finite complete graphs Kn with some end vertices adjacent to a single vertex of Kn.

On Polynomial Functions over Finite Commutative Rings

Let R be an arbitrary finite commutative local ring. In this paper, we obtain a necessary and sufficient condition for a function over R to be a polynomial function. Before this paper, necessary and sufficient conditions for a function to be a polynomial function over some special finite commutative local rings were obtained.

Higher Level Orderings on Modules

The aim of this paper is to investigate higher level orderings on modulesover commutative rings. On the basis of the theory of higher level orderings on fields andcommutative rings, some results involving existence of higher level orderings are generalized to thecategory of modules over commutative rings. Moreover, a strict intersection theorem for higherlevel orderings on modules is established.

The structure of quadratic groups over commutative rings

Let （R, A） be a commutative form ring. We obtain a complete description of all subgroups of quadratic groups Q2n（R, A） which are normalized by elementary subgroups by form ideals, rather than usual ideals. For the weak sandwich theorem, we give a direct proof without using localization method.

Minimal Non—Commutative n—Insertive Rings

Let n be an integer with |n| > 1. If p is the smallest prime factor of |n|, we prove that a minimal non-commutative n-insertive ring contains n^4 elements and these rings have five (2p+4) isomorphic classes for p = 2 (p p 2).

One Kind of Complete Lie Algebra over a Commutative Ring

In this paper, we obtain a new kind of complete Lie algebra over a commutative ring, which is the Lie algebra consisting of all n × n anti-symmetric matrices over a 2-torsionfree commutative ring with identity.

R_aR_b Transformation of Compound Finite Automata over Commutative Rings

Some results on RaRb transformation of compound finite automata over finite field are generalized to the case of commutative rings. Properties of RaRb transformation are discussed and applied to the inversion problem for compound finite automata.

Finite Rings Whose Graphs Have Clique Number Less than Five

Let R be a commutative ring and Γ(R)be its zero-divisor graph.We completely determine the structure of all finite commutative rings whose zero-divisor graphs have clique number one,two,or three.Furthermore,if R■R1×R2×…×Rn(each Ri is local for i=1,2,3,...,n),we also give algebraic characterizations of the ring R when the clique number of Γ(R)is four.

Derivations of Certain Linear Lie Algebras over Commutative Rings

Let L be the symplectic algebra or the orthogonal algebra over a commutative ring R, h the maximal torus of L consisting of all diagonal matrices in L, and b the standard Borel subalgebra of L containing h. In this paper, we first determine the intermediate algebras between h and b, then for such an intermediate algebra, we give an explicit description on its derivations, provided that R is a commutative ring with identity and 2 is invertible in R.

ISOMORPHISMS OF GL_3 OVER COMMUTATIVE RINGS

In this paper, we discuss the necessary and sufficient conditions in which there exist exceptional isomorphisms between E3（A） and E3（R） and between GL3（A） and GL3（R） for commutative rings A and R. A counterexample shows that two rings that are not isomorphic may have isomorphic tinear groups. This partly solves an open problem posed at the conference on abstract homomorphisms of algebraic groupsrs.

On Finite Local Rings with Clique Number Four

We study the algebraic structure of rings R whose zero-divisor graph T(R)has clique number four.Furthermore,we give complete characterizations of all the finite commutative local rings with clique number 4.

A Property Satisfying Reducedness over Centers

This article concerns a ring property called pseudo-reduced-over-center that is satisfied by free algebras over commutative reduced rings.The properties of radicals of pseudo-reduced-over-center rings are investigated,especially related to polynomial rings.It is proved that for pseudo-reduced-over-center rings of nonzero characteristic,the centers and the pseudo-reduced-over-center property are preserved through factor rings modulo nil ideals.For a locally finite ring R,it is proved that if R is pseudo-reduced-over-center,then R is commutative and R/J(R)is a commutative regular ring with J(R)nil,where J(R)is the Jacobson radical of R.