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On the algorithmic complexity of twelve covering and independence parameters of graphs
The definitions of four previously studied parameters related to total coverings and total matchings of graphs can be restricted, thereby obtaining eight parameters related to covering and independence, each of which has been studied previously in some form. Here we survey briefly results concerning total coverings and total matchings of graphs, and consider the aforementioned 12 covering and independence parameters with regard to algorithmic complexity. We survey briefly known results for several graph classes, and obtain new NP-completeness results for the minimum total cover and maximum minimal total cover problems in planar graphs, the minimum maximal total matching problem in bipartite and chordal graphs, and the minimum independent dominating set problem in planar cubic graphs
Multiple domination models for placement of electric vehicle charging stations in road networks
Electric and hybrid vehicles play an increasing role in the road transport
networks. Despite their advantages, they have a relatively limited cruising
range in comparison to traditional diesel/petrol vehicles, and require
significant battery charging time. We propose to model the facility location
problem of the placement of charging stations in road networks as a multiple
domination problem on reachability graphs. This model takes into consideration
natural assumptions such as a threshold for remaining battery load, and
provides some minimal choice for a travel direction to recharge the battery.
Experimental evaluation and simulations for the proposed facility location
model are presented in the case of real road networks corresponding to the
cities of Boston and Dublin.Comment: 20 pages, 5 figures; Original version from March-April 201
minimum dominating set of queens: A trivial programming exercise?
Abstractminimum dominating set of queens is one of the typical programming exercises of a first year’s computer science course. However, little work has been published on the complexity of this problem. We analyse here several algorithms and show that advanced algorithmic techniques may dramatically speed up solving this problem
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