(?, T)-fuzzy rough approximation operators and the TL-fuzzy rough ideals on a ring

In this paper, we consider a ring as a universal set and study (?, T)-fuzzy rough approximation operators with respect to a TL-fuzzy ideal of a ring. First, some new properties of generalized (?, T)-fuzzy rough approximation operators are obtained. Then, a new fuzzy algebraic structure - TL-fuzzy rough ideal is defined and its properties investigated. And finally, the homomorphism of (?, T)-fuzzy rough approximation operators is studied.     

Redefined fuzzy implicative filters

Using the belongs to relation (∈) and quasi-coincidence with relation (q) between fuzzy points and fuzzy sets, the concept of (θ, ψ)-fuzzy implicative filters where θ, ψ are any two of {∈, q, ∈ ∨ q, ∈ ∧ q} with θ ≠ ∈ ∧ q is introduced, and related properties are discussed. Relations between (∈ ∨ q, ∈ ∨ q)-fuzzy implicative filters and (∈, ∈ ∨ q)-fuzzy implicative filters are investigated, and conditions for an (∈, ∈ ∨ q)-fuzzy implicative filter to be an (∈, ∈)-fuzzy implicative filter are provided. Characterizations of (∈, ∈ ∨ q)-fuzzy implicative filters are given, and conditions for a fuzzy set to be a (q, ∈ ∨ q)-fuzzy implicative filter are provided.     

Characterizations of regular ordered semigroups in terms of (α, β)-fuzzy generalized bi-ideals

In this paper, the concept of an (α, β)-fuzzy generalized bi-ideal in an ordered semigroup is introduced, which is a generalization of the concept of a fuzzy generalized bi-ideal in an ordered semigroup. Using this concept, some characterization theorems are provided. The upper/lower parts of an (∈, ∈ ∨ q)-fuzzy generalized bi-ideal are introduced and some characterizations of regular ordered semigroups are given. Also, we consider the concept of implication-based fuzzy generalized bi-ideals in an ordered semigroup. In particular, the implication operators in Lukasiewicz system of continuous-valued logic are discussed.     

Very and more or less in non-commutative fuzzy logic

In this paper we consider fuzzy subsets of a universe as L-fuzzy subsets instead of [ 0, 1 ]-valued, where L is a complete lattice. We enrich the lattice L by adding some suitable operations to make it into a pseudo-BL algebra. Since BL algebras are main frameworks of fuzzy logic, we propose to consider the non-commutative BL-algebras which are more natural for modeling the fuzzy notions. Based on reasoning with in non-commutative fuzzy logic we model the linguistic modifiers such as very and more or less and give an appropriate membership function for each one by taking into account the context of the given fuzzy notion by means of resemblance L-fuzzy relations.     

Generalizations of -fuzzy subalgebras in BCK/BCI-algebras

More general form of the notion of quasi-coincidence of a fuzzy point with a fuzzy set is considered, and generalizations of results in the papers [Y. B. Jun, On (α,β)-fuzzy subalgebras of BCK/BCI-algebras, Bull. Korean Math. Soc. 42 (4) (2005) 703–711; Y. B. Jun, Fuzzy subalgebras of type (α,β) in BCK/BCI-algebras, Kyungpook Math. J. 47 (2007) 403–410] are discussed. The notions of -fuzzy subalgebras and -fuzzy subalgebras in a BCK/BCI-algebra X are introduced, and several properties are investigated. Characterizations of -fuzzy subalgebra in a BCK/BCI-algebra X are discussed.     

A note on locally bounded L-topological vector spaces

In this note, we give a counterexample showing that Theorem 5 in [C.-H. Yan, J.-X. Fang, Locally bounded L-topological vector spaces, Information Sciences 159 (2004) 273-281] is incorrect and offer a modified version of this theorem.     

Note on “Generalized fuzzy interior ideals in semigroups”

In this paper, we give a negative answer to an open question about (∈, ∈ ∨q)-fuzzy interior ideals, proposed in Jun and Song [Y.B. Jun, S.Z. Song, Generalized fuzzy interior ideals in semigroups, Inform. Sci. 176 (2006) 3079-3093].     

The m-pancycle-connectivity of a WK-Recursive network

In this paper, we study the m-pancycle-connectivity of a WK-Recursive network. We show that a WK-Recursive network with amplitude W and level L is strictly (5 × 2^L−1 − 2)-pancycle-connected for W ? 3. That is, each pair of vertices in a WK-recursive network with amplitude greater than or equal to 3 resides in a common cycle of every length ranging from 5 × 2^L−1 − 2 to N, where N is the size of the interconnection network; and the value 5 × 2^L−1 − 2 reaches the lower bound of the problem.     

On a new class of fuzzy implications: h-Implications and generalizations

A new class of fuzzy implications called the h-implications is introduced. They are implications generated from an additive generator of a representable uninorm in a similar way of Yager’s f- and g-implications which are generated from additive generators of continuous Archimedean t-norms and t-conorms. Basic properties of these implications are studied in detail. Modifications and generalizations of the initial definition are presented and their properties studied and compared between them. One of the modifications, called (h, e)-implications, is another example of a fuzzy implication satisfying the exchange principle but not the law of importation for any t-norm, in fact for any function F : [0, 1]² → [0, 1].     

Some fixed point theorems in fuzzy normed linear spaces

In this paper, the concepts of sectional fuzzy continuous mappings, l-fuzzy compact sets, asymptotic fuzzy normal structure and strong uniformly convex fuzzy normed linear spaces have been introduced. Schauder-type and other fixed point theorems have been established in fuzzy normed linear spaces.     

On probabilistic n-ary hypergroups

The T-fuzzy n-ary subhypergroups of an n-ary hypergroup are defined by using triangular norms and some related properties are hence obtained. In particular, we consider the probabilistic version of n-ary hypergroups by using random sets and show that the fuzzy n-ary hypergroups defined by triangular norms are consequences of some probabilistic n-ary hypergroups under certain conditions. Some results on n-ary hypergroups recently given by Davvaz and Corsini are extended.     

Simultaneous determination of N-acetylcysteine and acetaminophen by voltammetric method using N-(3,4-dihydroxyphenethyl)-3,5-dinitrobenzamide modified multiwall carbon nanotubes paste electrode

A new dopamine-derivative, i.e. N-(3,4-dihydroxyphenethyl)-3,5-dinitrobenzamide (N-DHPB), was synthesized and its application was investigated for the simultaneous determination of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) and acetaminophen (AC) using modified multiwall carbon nanotubes paste electrode. This modified electrode exhibited a potent and persistent electron mediating behavior followed by well separated oxidation peaks of NAC and AC. The peaks current of differential pulse voltammograms of NAC and AC increased linearly with their concentration in the ranges of 0.5-200 μmol L⁻¹ NAC and 15.0-270 μmol L⁻¹ AC. The detection limits for NAC and AC were 0.2 μmol L⁻¹ and 10.0 μmol L⁻¹, respectively. The relative standard deviation for seven successive assays of 1.0 and 30.0 μmol L⁻¹ NAC and AC were 1.7% and 2.2%, respectively. The proposed sensor was successfully applied for the determination of NAC in human urine, tablet, and serum samples.     

Set functors,L-fuzzy set categories,and generalized terms

In this work, we generalize previous constructions of fuzzy set categories, introduced in [1], by considering L-fuzzy sets in which the values of the characteristic functions run on a completely distributive lattice, rather than in the unit real interval. Later, these L-fuzzy sets are used to define the L-fuzzy categories, which are proven to be rational. In the final part of the paper, the L-fuzzy functors given by the extension principles are provided with a structure of monad which is used, together with the functorial definition of the term monad, to provide monad compositions as a basis for a notion of generalised terms.     

Ranking L-R fuzzy number based on deviation degree

This paper proposed a novel approach to ranking fuzzy numbers based on the left and right deviation degree (L-R deviation degree). In the approach, the maximal and minimal reference sets are defined to measure L-R deviation degree of fuzzy number, and then the transfer coefficient is defined to measure the relative variation of L-R deviation degree of fuzzy number. Furthermore, the ranking index value is obtained based on the L-R deviation degree and relative variation of fuzzy numbers. Additionally, to compare the proposed approach with the existing approaches, five numerical examples are used. The comparative results illustrate that the approach proposed in this paper is simpler and better.     

The periodic nature of the positive solutions of a nonlinear fuzzy max-difference equation

We investigate the periodic nature of the positive solutions of the fuzzy difference equation , where k, m are positive integers, A₀, A₁, are positive fuzzy numbers and the initial values x_i, i = −d, −d + 1, … , −1, d = max{k, m}, are positive fuzzy numbers. In addition, we give conditions so that the solutions of this equation are unbounded.     

Redefined fuzzy Hv-submodules and many valued implications

This paper considers a relationship between fuzzy sets and algebraic hyperstructures. A generalization of ideas presented by Davvaz [B. Davvaz, Fuzzy H_v-submodules, Fuzzy Sets Syst. 117 (2001) 477-484] and Bhakat and Das [S.K. Bhakat, P. Das, (∈, ∈ ∨ q)-fuzzy subgroup, Fuzzy Sets Syst. 80 (1996) 359-368], is presented. In fact, the main purpose of this paper is to introduce and study a new sort of fuzzy H_v-submodule of an H_v-module called (∈, ∈ ∨ q)-fuzzy H_v-submodules. These fuzzy H_v-submodules are characterized by their level H_v-submodules. The concept of a fuzzy H_v-submodule with thresholds is introduced, and some interesting properties are investigated.     

Minimization of states in automata theory based on finite lattice-ordered monoids

In this study, we consider a concept of complete L-fuzzy matrix, define complete lattice-valued finite automata (CLFAs) and study their properties. The definitions of statewise equivalence relations and automata equivalence relations of a CLFA are given, two algorithms are aimed at the minimization of states of a CLFA.     

The axiomatic characterizations on L-generalized fuzzy neighborhood system-based approximation operators

The rough sets based on L-fuzzy relations and L-fuzzy coverings are the two most well-known L-fuzzy rough sets. Quite recently, we prove that some of these rough sets can be unified into one framework—rough sets based on L-generalized fuzzy neighborhood systems. So, the study on the rough sets based on L-generalized fuzzy neighborhood system has more general significance. Axiomatic characterization is the foundation of L-fuzzy rough set theory: the axiom sets of approximation operators guarantee the existence of L-fuzzy relations, L-fuzzy coverings that reproduce the approximation operators. In this paper, we shall give an axiomatic study on L-generalized fuzzy neighborhood system-based approximation operators. In particular, we will seek the axiomatic sets to characterize the approximation operators generated by serial, reflexive, unary and transitive L-generalized fuzzy neighborhood systems, respectively.     

Fuzzy roughness of n-ary hypergroups based on a complete residuated lattice

This paper considers the relationships among L-fuzzy sets, rough sets and n-ary hypergroup theory. Based on a complete residuated lattice, the concept of (invertible) L-fuzzy n-ary subhypergroups of a commutative n-ary hypergroup is introduced and some related properties are presented. The notions of lower and upper L-fuzzy rough approximation operators with respect to an L-fuzzy n-ary subhypergroup are introduced and studied. Then, a new algebraic structure called (invertible) L-fuzzy rough n-ary subhypergroups is defined, and the (strong) homomorphism of lower and upper L-fuzzy rough approximation operators is studied.     

Constructing vertex-disjoint paths in (n, k)-star graphs

This work describes a novel routing algorithm for constructing a container of width n − 1 between a pair of vertices in an (n, k)-star graph with connectivity n − 1. Since Lin et al. [T.C. Lin, D.R. Duh, H.C. Cheng, Wide diameter of (n, k)-star networks, in: Proceedings of the International Conference on Computing, Communications and Control Technologies, vol. 5, 2004, pp. 160-165] already calculated the wide diameters in (n, n − 1)-star and (n, 1)-star graphs, this study only considers an (n, k)-star with 2 ? k ? n − 2. The length of the longest container among all constructed containers serves as the upper bound of the wide diameter of an (n, k)-star graph. The lower bound of the wide diameter of an (n, k)-star graph with 2 ? k ? ⌊n/2⌋ and the lower bound of the wide diameter of a regular graph with a connectivity of 2 or above are also computed. Measurement results indicate that the wide diameter of an (n, k)-star graph is its diameter plus 2 for 2 ? k ? ⌊n/2⌋, or its diameter plus a value between 1 and 2 for ⌊n/2⌋ + 1 ? k ? n − 2.