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Monthly Journal: Publishes theoretical and applied research on topics in information and optimization sciences.

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Volume 47·Issue 3·March 2026·22 Articles

Volume 47, Issue 3

Articles

Open Access Research Article·pp. 811–831·Vol. 47, Issue 3Mar 2026

Compartmented multi-secret sharing scheme using elliptic curves

Mohan Chintamani, Prabal Paul, Laba Sa

Published Online: 03 Feb 2025DOI: 10.47974/JIOS-1362

In this paper: Secret sharing is a tool that we use in numerous cryptographic protocols. In this paper, we have proposed a multi-secret sharing scheme using elliptic curves and bilinear pairings. Accordingly, we hav...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 849–885·Vol. 47, Issue 3Mar 2026

Multi-objective fuzzy optimization under uncertainty for investment portfolio selection in emerging financial markets

Milad Saleki, Mohammad Saber Fallahnezhad, Davood Shishebori, Mohammad Aref Dehghani Tafti

Published Online: 03 Feb 2025DOI: 10.47974/JIOS-1574

In this paper: In the problem of selecting an investment portfolio, especially in emerging financial markets, the investor usually intends to make the best possible choice for investment while using several differen...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 887–905·Vol. 47, Issue 3Mar 2026

Optimizing minimum dominating set using an enhanced binary whale algorithm

Belkacem Zouilekh, Sadek Bouroubi

Published Online: 15 Jul 2025DOI: 10.47974/JIOS-1583

In this paper: The Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA) is an innovative metaheuristic inspired by the social hunting behavior of humpback whales. This paper presents a binary version of the WOA applied to the Minimum...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 907–939·Vol. 47, Issue 3Mar 2026

Model of optimal control strategies for the transmission of diphtheria

Gbodogbe Sunday Oluwafemi, Adedapo Chris Loyinmi

Published Online: 03 Feb 2025DOI: 10.47974/JIOS-1587

In this paper: This research introduced an extensive mathematical model to capture the dynamics of diphtheria transmission. The study examined the interaction of five control measures viz: routine diphtheria vaccina...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 951–976·Vol. 47, Issue 3Mar 2026

Generalized operational matrices to analyze inhomogeneous multi-term fractional differential equations : An efficient direct method

Srimanti Roychoudhury, Ubaidur Rahman, Afaque Wajid

Published Online: 15 Jul 2025DOI: 10.47974/JIOS-1602

In this paper: Fractional calculus has gained popularity as a modeling and control tool for dynamical systems. For systems with commensurate and non-commensurate generalized fractional orders, some control theory te...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 1011–1026·Vol. 47, Issue 3Mar 2026

Exploring novel Fermat polynomials and their transformative properties

Bahar Kuloğlu, Engin Eser, Engin Özkan

Published Online: 18 Nov 2025DOI: 10.47974/JIOS-1811

In this paper: In this research, we present a novel family of polynomials that are derived from Fermat numbers. Alongside these newly introduced polynomials, we provide a series of important identities and propertie...

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Open Access Review Article·pp. 1037–1049·Vol. 47, Issue 3Mar 2026

A note on Pell-Padovan Tetranacci numbers and their ordinary generating functions with special numbers and Chebychev polynomials

Hassina Zerroug

Published Online: 13 Dec 2025DOI: 10.47974/JIOS-1840

In this paper: In this paper, we use the symmetrizing operators δ1a1 a2, δ2a1 a2 and δ3a1 a2 for giving some ordinary generating functions related to the products of the Pell-Padovan Tetranacci numbers with k-Fibona...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 1051–1062·Vol. 47, Issue 3Mar 2026

Some new results on total irregularity of graphs

Nima Ghanbari, Mohammad Ali Dehghanizadeh, Saeid Alikhani

Published Online: 10 Sep 2025DOI: 10.47974/JIOS-1845

In this paper: The overall variation in vertex connections within a graph, known as the total irregularity, is quantified by summing half the absolute differences between the degrees of every vertex pair. This study...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 1063–1084·Vol. 47, Issue 3Mar 2026

Study on the molecular structure of hyaluronic acid conjugates using a new class of topological indices

Mohammad Hadi Akhbari

Published Online: 03 Oct 2025DOI: 10.47974/JIOS-1876

In this paper: Based on medical experiments, the molecular structure of drugs includes information about their physical-chemical properties. A theoretical descriptor tool for assessing these features is known as a t...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 1085–1097·Vol. 47, Issue 3Mar 2026

Optimality for parabolic systems operators with an infinite number of variables beneath conjugation conditions

A. M. Abdallah

Published Online: 13 Dec 2025DOI: 10.47974/JIOS-1972

In this paper: Rationale for this manuscript is to investigate the optimality for N×N non cooperative parabolic systems involving operators with an infinite number of variables under conjugation conditions. By emplo...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 1099–1113·Vol. 47, Issue 3Mar 2026

A novel method for solving fuzzy multi-objective linear quadratic fractional programming problems using Yager ranking function on triangular fuzzy number

Admasu Tadesse, Adane Akate, Berhanu Belay, Srikumar Acharya

Published Online: 24 Feb 2026DOI: 10.47974/JIOS-1982

In this paper: A fuzzy set incorporated novel approach is proposed to address fuzzy multi-objective linear quadratic fractional programming problem (MOLQFPP). The problem involves optimizing a set of conflicting qua...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 1115–1129·Vol. 47, Issue 3Mar 2026

Role of user-generated content in marketing destination image and competitiveness in global tourism markets 

Divya Kapoor, Rashmi Gujrati, Sahil Bhalla, Hayri Uygun

Published Online: 24 Feb 2026DOI: 10.47974/JIOS-2035

In this paper: The advent of Web 2.0 has ushered in an era of heightened online networking and self-expression, significantly influencing the travel industry through the proliferation of Social Networking Sites (SNS...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 1131–1143·Vol. 47, Issue 3Mar 2026

Time-delayed optimal control for Helmholtz systems with Robin boundary and conjugation conditions

A. M. Abdallah

Published Online: 20 Jan 2026DOI: 10.47974/JIOS-2053

In this paper: This work investigates optimal control problems governed by an elliptic system featuring a Helmholtz operator, Robin boundary conditions, and time delays. The aim is to decrease the cost function whil...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 1145–1162·Vol. 47, Issue 3Mar 2026

Advancing cloud load balancing : An energy-aware model using a hybrid genetic and nature-inspired algorithm

Yashika Sharma, Sachin Lakra

Published Online: 12 Mar 2026DOI: 10.47974/JIOS-2113

In this paper: Cloud computing is necessary for the current global computing demand since it is becoming difficult to maintain disk space and power requirements for individual users. The dependency on computing is i...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 1163–1174·Vol. 47, Issue 3Mar 2026

The impact of “Zero-Time Physical Education” intervention on mathematics learning outcomes of lower-grade students

Che-Wei Chang, Jo-Yun Hung, Ming-Tsang Tsai

Published Online: 13 Feb 2026DOI: 10.47974/JIOS-2148

In this paper: This study investigates the impact of “Zero-Time Physical Education” on lower-grade students’ mathematics learning outcomes. Taiwanese students face high academic pressure, reducing motivation and con...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 1175–1185·Vol. 47, Issue 3Mar 2026

Wiener index for a square of some special graphs

Raghad A. Mustafa, Mohammad S. Ahmed, Ahmed M. Ali

Published Online: 14 Mar 2026DOI: 10.47974/JIOS-2156

In this paper: The importance of the operations defined in graph theory is determined by finding applications for them in other sciences, including chemistry, for example: If we have a simple connected graph whose e...

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Open Access Research Article·pp. 1187–1211·Vol. 47, Issue 3Mar 2026

An Integrated MADM framework for parking space recommendation : Combining G1, entropy weight, and grey correlation TOPSIS method

Yu Han, Donghua Yu

Published Online: 14 Mar 2026DOI: 10.47974/JIOS-2186

In this paper: Amid China’s sustained economic growth, rapid urbanization has precipitated a surge in vehicle ownership, while parking infrastructure expansion has failed to keep pace. This imbalance exacerbates urb...

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