A result on quasi k-connected graphs

Let G be a k-connected graph, and T be a subset of V（G）. If G-T is not connected,then T is said to be a cut-set of G. A k-cut-set T of G is a cut-set of G with │T│=k. Let T bea k-cut-set of a k-connected graph G. If G - T can be partitioned into subgraphs G1 and G2such that │G1│≥ 2, │G2│ 〉 2, then we call T a nontrivial k-cut-set of G. Suppose that G is a（k-1）-connected graph without nontrivial （k - 1）-cut-set. Then we call G a quasi k-connectedgraph. In this paper, we prove that for any integer k ≥ 5, if G is a k-connected graph withoutK4-, then every vertex of G is incident with an edge whose contraction yields a quasi k-connectedgraph, and so there are at least │V（G）│/2 edges of G such that the contraction of every member ofthem results in a quasi k-connected graph.

On Graphs with Equal Connected Domination and 2-connected Domination Numbers

A subset S of V is called a k-connected dominating set if S is a dominating set and the induced subgraph S has at most k components.The k-connected domination number γck（G） of G is the minimum cardinality taken over all minimal k-connected dominating sets of G.In this paper,we characterize trees and unicyclic graphs with equal connected domination and 2-connected domination numbers.

Note on Faudree-Schelp Theorem in Path Connected Graphs and Ore Theorem in Hamilton Connected Graphs

In this note more short proofs are given for Faudree-Schelp theorem and Ore theorem.

Cayley Picture Fuzzy Graphs and Interconnected Networks

Theory of the Cayley graphs is directly linked with the group theory.However,if there are uncertainties on the vertices or edges or both then fuzzy graphs have an extraordinary importance.In this perspective,numbers of generalηizations of fuzzy graphs have been explored in the literature.Among the others,picture fuzzy graph(PFG)has its own importance.A picture fuzzy graph(PFG)is a pair G=(C,D)defined on a H^(*)=(A,B),where C=(ηC,θ_(C),■_(C))is a picture fuzzy set on A and D=(ηD,θ_(D),■_(D))is a picture fuzzy set over the set B∈A×A such that for any edge mn∈ B with ηD(m,n)≤min(ηC(m),ηC(n)),θD(m,n)≤min(θC(m),θC(n))and ■_(D)(m,n)≥max(■_(C)(m),■_(C)(n)).In this manuscript,we introduce the notion of the Cayley picture fuzzy graphs on groups which is the generalization of the picture fuzzy graphs.Firstly,we discuss few important characteristics of the Cayley picture fuzzy graphs.We show that Cayley picture fuzzy graphs are vertex transitive and hence regular.Then,we investigate different types of Cayley graphs induced by the Cayley picture fuzzy graphs by using different types of cuts.We extensively discuss the term connectivity of the Cayley picture fuzzy graphs.Vertex connectivity and edge connectivity of the Cayley picture fuzzy graphs are also addressed.We also investigate the linkage between these two.Throughout,we provide the extensions of some characηteristics of both the PFGs and Cayley fuzzy graphs in the setting of Cayley picture fuzzy graphs.Finally,we provide the model of interconnected networks based on the Cayley picture fuzzy graphs.

A Note on the Inverse Connected p-Median Problem on Block Graphs

Recently, the inverse connected p-median problem on block graphs G(V,E,w) under various cost functions, say rectilinear norm, Chebyshev norm, and bottleneck Hamming distance. Their contributions include finding a necessary and sufficient condition for the connected p-median problem on block graphs, developing algorithms and showing that these problems can be solved in O(n log n) time, where n is the number of vertices in the underlying block graph. Using similar technique, we show that some results are incorrect by a counter-example. Then we redefine some notations, reprove Theorem 1 and redescribe Theorem 2, Theorem 3 and Theorem 4.

An Alternative Proof of the Largest Number of Maximal Independent Sets in Connected Graphs Having at Most Two Cycles

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.

Super Cyclically Edge Connected Half Vertex Transitive Graphs

Tian and Meng in [Y. Tian and J. Meng, λc -Optimally half vertex transitive graphs with regularity k, Information Processing Letters 109 (2009) 683 - 686] shown that a connected half vertex transitive graph with regularity k and girth g(G) ≥ 6 is cyclically optimal. In this paper, we show that a connected half vertex transitive graph G is super cyclically edge-connected if minimum degree δ(G) ≥ 6 and girth g(G) ≥ 6.

Dynamic interwell connectivity analysis of multi-layer waterflooding reservoirs based on an improved graph neural network

The analysis of interwell connectivity plays an important role in the formulation of oilfield development plans and the description of residual oil distribution. In fact, sandstone reservoirs in China's onshore oilfields generally have the characteristics of thin and many layers, so multi-layer joint production is usually adopted. It remains a challenge to ensure the accuracy of splitting and dynamic connectivity in each layer of the injection-production wells with limited field data. The three-dimensional well pattern of multi-layer reservoir and the relationship between injection-production wells can be equivalent to a directional heterogeneous graph. In this paper, an improved graph neural network is proposed to construct an interacting process mimics the real interwell flow regularity. In detail, this method is used to split injection and production rates by combining permeability, porosity and effective thickness, and to invert the dynamic connectivity in each layer of the injection-production wells by attention mechanism.Based on the material balance and physical information, the overall connectivity from the injection wells,through the water injection layers to the production layers and the output of final production wells is established. Meanwhile, the change of well pattern caused by perforation, plugging and switching of wells at different times is achieved by updated graph structure in spatial and temporal ways. The effectiveness of the method is verified by a combination of reservoir numerical simulation examples and field example. The method corresponds to the actual situation of the reservoir, has wide adaptability and low cost, has good practical value, and provides a reference for adjusting the injection-production relationship of the reservoir and the development of the remaining oil.

Depth First:Optimal Path Discovery Between Designated Nodes in Random Ring-Based Graphs

This paper focuses on optimally determining the existence of connected paths between some given nodes in random ring-based graphs.Serving as a fundamental underlying structure in network modeling,ring topology appears as commonplace in many realistic scenarios.Regarding this,we consider graphs composed of rings,with some possible connected paths between them.Without prior knowledge of the exact node permutations on rings,the existence of each edge can be unraveled through edge testing at a unit cost in one step.The problem examined is that of determining whether the given nodes are connected by a path or separated by a cut,with the minimum expected costs involved.Dividing the problem into different cases based on different topologies of the ring-based networks,we propose the corresponding policies that aim to quickly seek the paths between nodes.A common feature shared by all those policies is that we stick to going in the same direction during edge searching,with edge testing in each step only involving the test between the source and the node that has been tested most.The simple searching rule,interestingly,can be interpreted as a delightful property stemming from the neat structure of ring-based networks,which makes the searching process not rely on any sophisticated behaviors.We prove the optimality of the proposed policies by calculating the expected cost incurred and making a comparison with the other class of strategies.The effectiveness of the proposed policies is also verified through extensive simulations,from which we even disclose three extra intriguing findings:i)in a onering network,the cost will grow drastically with the number of designated nodes when the number is small and will grow slightly when that number is large;ii)in ring-based network,Depth First is optimal in detecting the connectivity between designated nodes;iii)the problem of multi-ring networks shares large similarity with that of two-ring networks,and a larger number of ties between rings will not influence the expected cost.

The atom-bond connectivity index of chemical bicyclic graphs

The atom-bond connectivity（ABC） index provides a good model for the stability of linear and branched alkanes as well as the strain energy of cycloalkanes,which is defined as ABC（G） =∑ uv∈E（G） √d u＋dv-2 dudv,where du denotes the degree of a vertex u in G.A chemical graph is a graph in which no vertex has degree greater than 4.In this paper,we obtain the sharp upper and lower bounds on ABC index of chemical bicyclic graphs.

SOME RESULTSON R_2-EDGE-CONNECTIVITY OF EVEN REGULAR GRAPHS

Let Gbe a connected k(≥3)-regulargraph w ith girth g. A setSofthe edgesin G is called an R2-edge-cutifG- Sis disconnected and contains neither an isolated vertex nor a one- degree vertex. The R2-edge-connectivity of G, denoted by λ″(G), is the m inim um cardinality over allR2-edge-cuts, w hich is an im portantm easure for fault-tolerance of com puter intercon- nection netw orks. In this paper, λ″(G)= g(2k- 2) for any 2k-regular connected graph G(≠ K5) that is either edge-transitive or vertex-transitive and g≥5 is given.

Restricted Edge Connectivity of Binary Undirected Kautz Graphs

A restricted edge cut is an edge cut of a connected graph whose removal resultsin a disconnected graph without isolated vertices. The size of a minimum restricted edge cutof a graph G is called its restricted edge connectivity, and is denoted by λ′(G). Let ξ(G) bethe minimum edge degree of graph G. It is known that λ′(G) ≤ξ(G) if G contains restrictededge cuts. Graph G is called maximal restricted edge connected if the equality holds in thethe preceding inequality. In this paper, undirected Kautz graph UK(2, n) is proved to bemaximal restricted edge connected if n ≥ 2.

Hamilton Graphs Involving Connectivity

Let G be a 2 connected simple graph of order n and connectivity k .Bauer, Broersma and Li proved that for an independent set S=u,v,w, d(u)+d(v)+d(w)≥n+k ,then G is Hamiltonian. This paper improves the result.Let S be an independent set. If there exist u,v∈S,du,v=2, then S is called a 2 independent set. This paper proves the following result. Let G be a simple graph of order n and connectivity k≥2 . If for every 2 independent set S=u,v,w, d(u)+d(v)+d(w)≥n+k , then G is Hamiltonian. This result implies that we may consider all triples of 2 independent set instead of all triples of independent set.

On the numbers of connected components of hattorigraph

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Algorithm for the Vertex Connectivity Problem on Circular Trapezoid Graphs

The vertex connectivity k(G) of a graph G is the minimum number of nodes whose deletion disconnects it. Graph connectivity is one of the most fundamental problems in graph theory. In this paper, we designed an O(n2) time algorithm to solve connectivity problem on circular trapezoid graphs.

A Sufficient Condition of Hamilton Connected Graph

Let G be a 3-connected graph with n vertices. The paper proves that if for each pair of vertices u and v of G, d(u,v)=2, has ｜N(u)∩N(v)｜≤α(α is the minimum independent set number), and then max{d(u),d(v)}≥n+12, then G is a Hamilton connected graph.

A TIGHT LOWER BOUND ON THE MAXIMUM GENUS OF A 3-CONNECTED LOOPLESS MULTIGRAPH

It is proved that every 3 connected loopless multigraph has maximum genus at least one third of its cycle rank plus one if its cycle rank is not less than ten, and if its cycle rank is less than ten,it is upper embeddable.This lower bound is tight.There are infinitely many 3 connected loopless multigraphs attaining this bound.

The Edge Connectivities of Total P_(k)-graphs

The P_(k)-path graph P_(k)(G)corresponding to a graph G has for vertices the set of all paths of length k in G.Two vertices are joined by an edge if and only if the intersection of the corresponding paths forms a path of length k-1 in G,and their union forms either a cycle or a path of length k+1.Let Ek={(v,p),p E V(P_(k)(G)),v is an end vertex of p in G},we define total P_(k)-graphs T_(k)(G)as Yk(G)=(V(G)UV(P_(k)(G)),E(G)U E(PI(G))U Ek).In this note,we introduce total P,-graphs Th(G)and study their edge connectivity,as the generaliza-tion of total graphs.

ON THE EXISTENCE OF THE h-RESTRICTED EDGE CONNECTIVITY OF A GRAPH

Let h be a nonnegative integer. The h-restricted edge connectivity λ h(G) of a simple connected graph G is defined as the minimum cardinality over the sets of edges of G, if any, whose removal disconnects G and every component of the resulting graph has more than h vertices. This paper gave a necessary and sufficient condition and also three useful sufficient conditions to guarantee the existence of λ h(G). Moreover, it explicitly characterized the graphs whose 2-restricted edge connectivities do not exist.

On the Transitivity of the Strong Product of Graphs

Since many large graphs are composed from some existing smaller graphs by using graph operations, say, the Cartesian product, the Lexicographic product and the Strong product. Many properties of such large graphs are closely related to those of the corresponding smaller ones. In this short note, we give some properties of the Strong product of vertex-transitive graphs. In particular, we show that the Strong product of Cayley graphs is still a Cayley graph.