Solution Techniques for Fuzzy Graph Partitioning Based on Heuristic Optimization

نویسندگان

1 Faculty of Mathematical Sciences‎, ‎Department of Applied Mathematics‎, ‎Ferdowsi University of Mashhad‎, ‎Mashhad‎, ‎Iran.

2 Faculty of Mathematical Sciences‎, ‎Department of Applied Mathematics‎, ‎Ferdowsi University of Mashhad‎, ‎Mashhad‎, ‎Iran.

3 Mosaheb Institute of Mathematics‎, ‎Kharazmi University‎, ‎Tehran‎, ‎Iran‎.

4 Faculty of Mathematical Sciences‎, ‎Department of Applied Mathematics‎, ‎Ferdowsi University of Mashhad‎, ‎Mashhad‎, ‎Iran.

5 Faculty of Mathematical Sciences‎, ‎Department of Applied Mathematics‎, ‎Ferdowsi University of Mashhad‎, ‎Mashhad‎, ‎Iran.

doi
10.30473/coam.2025.74009.1296
چکیده

In this study‎, ‎we proposed a novel graph partitioning problem where the edges are characterized by trapezoidal fuzzy numbers‎. ‎A linear ranking function is employed to establish an order among these fuzzy numbers‎. ‎We derive the necessary conditions for the existence of an optimal solution to this problem‎. ‎To address the fuzzy graph partitioning problem‎, ‎we implement and compare the performance of three algorithms: Genetic Algorithm‎, ‎Tabu Search, and Sequential Least Squares Programming‎. ‎ The algorithms are evaluated based on objective values‎, ‎computational time‎, ‎and the number of iterations across multiple numerical examples‎. ‎Utilizing Dolan-Moré performance profiles‎, ‎we demonstrate the superiority of our proposed approach relative to existing methods‎. ‎The findings highlight the robustness and computational efficiency of our methodology, making a meaningful contribution to the advancement of fuzzy graph algorithms and their practical applications.