Symmetry Application in Fixed Point Theory

A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "Mathematics".

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Dear Colleagues,

Fixed point theory is one of the most attractive topics in applied science because this direction of research is widely used to design solutions to problems arising from economics and engineering. Once scientists have built their adequate models, mathematicians begin to prove that there are suitable mathematical methods to study the corresponding models. Then, researchers start to find the exact solutions or create some codes to approximate them more quickly and with the smallest possible error. The beauty of metric space lies in the symmetry in its variables, which plays an important role in constructing contractive conditions to ensure the solutions to many problems raised by scientists. The key to new findings in fixed point theory is to enhance the contractive conditions to more general forms or to extend the metric space to more general spaces, such as fuzzy metric spaces, b-metric spaces, extended b-metric spaces, G-metric space, and D-metric space, etc. Additionally, numerical algorithms for the reckoning of fixed points represent another important direction of development in this field, keeping in mind that most of the problems cannot be solved by analytical means.

The purpose of this Special Issue is to publish new findings in fixed point theory that will be useful to researchers in Applied Sciences. This Special Issue therefore welcomes submissions of research papers including, but not limited to, the following topics:

  1. New fixed points result in metric spaces.
  2. New fixed points result in fuzzy metric spaces.
  3. New fixed points result in serious spaces such as b-metric spaces and extended b-metric spaces, etc.
  4. The existence of solutions to differential equations and integral equations.
  5. Obtaining approximate solutions for engineering or economic models through fixed points by numerical methods.
  6. The computation of fixed points by new numerical schemes and performing their qualitative study.
  7. Generalizations of the concept of fixed point.

Prof. Dr. Wasfi Ahmed Ayid Shatanawi
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Keywords

  • symmetric contractive conditions
  • fixed point theory
  • fixed point iteration
  • application of fixed point theory
  • generalization of metric spaces
  • fuzzy metric spaces
  • numerical algorithms

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13 pages, 285 KiB  
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Fixed Point Theorems in Symmetric Controlled M-Metric Type Spaces
by Khaled Suwais, Nihal Taş, Nihal Özgür and Nabil Mlaiki
Symmetry 2023, 15(9), 1665; https://doi.org/10.3390/sym15091665 - 29 Aug 2023
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One of the frequently studied approaches in metric fixed-point theory is the generalization of the used metric space. Under this approach, in this study, we introduce a new extension of M-metric spaces, called controlled M-metric spaces, achieved by modifying the triangle [...] Read more.
One of the frequently studied approaches in metric fixed-point theory is the generalization of the used metric space. Under this approach, in this study, we introduce a new extension of M-metric spaces, called controlled M-metric spaces, achieved by modifying the triangle inequality and keeping the symmetric condition of the space. The investigation focuses on exploring fundamental properties of this newly defined space, incorporating topological aspects. Several fixed-point theorems and fixed-circle results are established within these spaces complemented by illustrative examples to demonstrate the implications of our findings. Moreover, we present an application involving high-degree polynomial equations. Full article
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Some Fixed-Point Results for the KF-Iteration Process in Hyperbolic Metric Spaces
by Aynur Şahin, Emre Öztürk and Gaurav Aggarwal
Symmetry 2023, 15(7), 1360; https://doi.org/10.3390/sym15071360 - 4 Jul 2023
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In this paper, we modify the KF-iteration process into hyperbolic metric spaces where the symmetry condition is satisfied and establish the weak w2-stability and data dependence results for contraction mappings. We also prove some Δ-convergence and strong convergence [...] Read more.
In this paper, we modify the KF-iteration process into hyperbolic metric spaces where the symmetry condition is satisfied and establish the weak w2-stability and data dependence results for contraction mappings. We also prove some Δ-convergence and strong convergence theorems for generalized (α,β)-nonexpansive type 1 mappings. Finally, we offer a numerical example of generalized (α,β)-nonexpansive type 1 mappings and show that the KF-iteration process is more effective than some other iterations. Our results generalize and improve several relevant results in the literature. Full article
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The Results of Common Fixed Points in b-Metric Spaces
by Ivan D. Aranđelović, Zoran D. Mitrović, Ahmad Aloqaily and Nabil Mlaiki
Symmetry 2023, 15(7), 1344; https://doi.org/10.3390/sym15071344 - 30 Jun 2023
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In this paper, we present some results on the existence and uniqueness of common fixed points on d*-complete topological spaces. Our results generalize and improve upon earlier results in the literature. Finally, we give some examples in lp spaces, [...] Read more.
In this paper, we present some results on the existence and uniqueness of common fixed points on d*-complete topological spaces. Our results generalize and improve upon earlier results in the literature. Finally, we give some examples in lp spaces, (p(0,1)), where we use the obtained results. Full article
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Existence Results for Wardoski-Type Convex Contractions and the Theory of Iterated Function Systems
by Naeem Saleem, Bilal Iqbal, Fady Hasan and Wasfi Shatanawi
Symmetry 2023, 15(6), 1162; https://doi.org/10.3390/sym15061162 - 27 May 2023
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The purpose of this paper is to define the notion of extended convex ℱ contraction by imposing less conditions on the function ℱ satisfying certain contractive conditions. We prove the existence of fixed points for these types of mappings in the setting of [...] Read more.
The purpose of this paper is to define the notion of extended convex ℱ contraction by imposing less conditions on the function ℱ satisfying certain contractive conditions. We prove the existence of fixed points for these types of mappings in the setting of b-metric spaces. In addition, some illustrative examples are provided to show the usability of the obtained results. Lastly, we use the obtained fixed-point results to find the fractals with respect to the iterated function systems in the framework of b-metric spaces. Furthermore, the variables involved in the b-metric space are symmetric, and symmetry plays an important role in solving the nonlinear problems defined in operator theory. Full article
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Controlled S-Metric-Type Spaces and Applications to Fractional Integrals
by Nilay Ekiz Yazici, Ozgur Ege, Nabil Mlaiki and Aiman Mukheimer
Symmetry 2023, 15(5), 1100; https://doi.org/10.3390/sym15051100 - 17 May 2023
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In this paper, we introduce controlled S-metric-type spaces and give some of their properties and examples. Moreover, we prove the Banach fixed point theorem and a more general fixed point theorem in this new space. Finally, using the new results, we give two [...] Read more.
In this paper, we introduce controlled S-metric-type spaces and give some of their properties and examples. Moreover, we prove the Banach fixed point theorem and a more general fixed point theorem in this new space. Finally, using the new results, we give two applications on Riemann–Liouville fractional integrals and Atangana–Baleanu fractional integrals. Full article
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Some Common Fixed Circle Results on Metric and 𝕊-Metric Spaces with an Application to Activation Functions
by Nihal Taş, Elif Kaplan, Dania Santina, Nabil Mlaiki and Wasfi Shatanawi
Symmetry 2023, 15(5), 971; https://doi.org/10.3390/sym15050971 - 24 Apr 2023
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In this paper, we modify various contractive conditions (C.C.)s such as Ciric type (C.C.), Rhoades type (C.C.), Seghal type (C.C.), Bianchini type (C.C.), and Berinde type (C.C.) for two self-mappings, considering that the contractive property plays a major role in establishing a fixed [...] Read more.
In this paper, we modify various contractive conditions (C.C.)s such as Ciric type (C.C.), Rhoades type (C.C.), Seghal type (C.C.), Bianchini type (C.C.), and Berinde type (C.C.) for two self-mappings, considering that the contractive property plays a major role in establishing a fixed circle (F.C.) on both metric spaces (M-s) and S-(M-s) where the symmetry condition is satisfied, and we utilize them to establish a common (F.C.). We prove new (F.C.) results on both (M-s) and S-(M-s) with illustrative examples. Finally, we provide an application to activation functions such as rectified linear unit activation functions and parametric rectified linear unit activation functions. Full article
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Double-Controlled Quasi M-Metric Spaces
by Irshad Ayoob, Ng Zhen Chuan and Nabil Mlaiki
Symmetry 2023, 15(4), 893; https://doi.org/10.3390/sym15040893 - 10 Apr 2023
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One of the well-studied generalizations of a metric space is known as a partial metric space. The partial metric space was further generalized to the so-called M-metric space. In this paper, we introduce the Double-Controlled Quasi M-metric space as a new [...] Read more.
One of the well-studied generalizations of a metric space is known as a partial metric space. The partial metric space was further generalized to the so-called M-metric space. In this paper, we introduce the Double-Controlled Quasi M-metric space as a new generalization of the M-metric space. In our new generalization of the M-metric space, the symmetry condition is not necessarily satisfied and the triangle inequality is controlled by two binary functions. We establish some fixed point results, along with the examples and applications to illustrate our results. Full article
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Fixed-Point Results for (α-ψ)-Fuzzy Contractive Mappings on Fuzzy Double-Controlled Metric Spaces
by Fatima M. Azmi
Symmetry 2023, 15(3), 716; https://doi.org/10.3390/sym15030716 - 13 Mar 2023
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We introduce the novel concept of (α-ψ)-fuzzy contractive mappings on fuzzy double-controlled metric spaces and demonstrate some fixed-point results. The theorems presented generalize some intriguing findings in the literature. Thus, we prove the fixed-point theorem in the settings of [...] Read more.
We introduce the novel concept of (α-ψ)-fuzzy contractive mappings on fuzzy double-controlled metric spaces and demonstrate some fixed-point results. The theorems presented generalize some intriguing findings in the literature. Thus, we prove the fixed-point theorem in the settings of fuzzy double-controlled metric spaces. Furthermore, we provide several examples and an application of our result on the existence of the solution to an integral equation. Full article
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New Generalization of Metric-Type Spaces—Strong Controlled
by Dania Santina, Wan Ainun Mior Othman, Kok Bin Wong and Nabil Mlaiki
Symmetry 2023, 15(2), 416; https://doi.org/10.3390/sym15020416 - 4 Feb 2023
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In this manuscript, we establish a new type of metric space that is called controlled strong metric spaces by introducing a controlled function to the triangle inequality as follows: [...] Read more.
In this manuscript, we establish a new type of metric space that is called controlled strong metric spaces by introducing a controlled function to the triangle inequality as follows: (s,r)(s,z)+η(z,r)(z,r), and keeping the symmetry condition that is (s,r)=(r,s)forallr,s. We demonstrate the existence of the fixed point of self-mapping and its uniqueness in such spaces that satisfy linear and nonlinear contractions. Moreover, we provide three applications of results to polynomial equations of high degree, systems of linear equations, along with fractional differential equations. Full article
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