SEMI-OPENNESS AND ALMOST-OPENNESS OF INDUCED MAPPINGS

Given a mapping f between continua. Let 2^f and C(f) mean the induced mappings between hyperspaces. Relations are studied under the conditions :f is semi-open (almost open, respectively), 2^f is semi-open (almost open, respectively) and C(f) is semi-open (almost open, respectively).     

On locally quasiconformal mappings

A homeomorphism w=f(z) of a domain D is called a locally quasiconformal mapping, if for each subdomain D' of D with 'D, the restriction of f(z) on D' is a quasiconformal mapping. We give some conditions for a measurable function μ(z) on the unit disc to be the complex dilatation of a locally quasiconformal mapping f which can be homeomorphically extended to the closed unit disc.     

Three-step iterations for variational inequalities and nonexpansive mappings

In this paper, we introduce a new three-step iterative scheme for finding the common element of the set of fixed points of a nonexpansive mapping and the set of solutions of the variational inequality using the technique of updating the solution. We show that the sequence converges strongly to a common element of two sets under some control conditions. Results proved in this paper may be viewed as an improvement and refinement of the recent results of Noor and Huang [M. Aslam Noor, Z. Huang, Three-step methods for nonexpansive mappings and variational inequalities, Appl. Math. Comput., in press] and Yao and Yao [Y. Yao, J.C. Yao, On modified iterative method for nonexpansive mappings and monotone mappings, Appl. Math. Comput., in press].     

Real-valued Choquet integrals for set-valued mappings

In this paper a new kind of real-valued Choquet integrals for set-valued mappings is introduced, and some elementary properties of this kind of Choquet integrals are studied. Convergence theorems of a sequence of Choquet integrals for set-valued mappings are shown. However, in the case of the monotone convergence theorem of the nonincreasing sequence of Choquet integrals for set-valued mappings, we point out that the integrands must be closed. Specially, this kind of real-valued Choquet integrals for set-valued mappings can be regarded as the Choquet integrals for single-valued functions.     

Some relationships between induced mappings

We prove some relationships between f, Cn(f), HSn(f) and f², when f, Cn(f), HSn(f) or f² belong to the following mapping classes: monotone, OM, confluent, semi-confluent, weakly confluent, pseudo-confluent, quasi-monotone, weakly monotone or joining.     

A viscosity approximation scheme for system of equilibrium problems, nonexpansive mappings and monotone mappings

In this paper, we introduce a new viscosity approximation scheme based on the extragradient method for finding a common element of the set of solutions to a system of equilibrium problems, the set of fixed points of an infinite family of nonexpansive mappings and the set of solutions to the variational inequality for a monotone, Lipschitz continuous mapping. Several convergence results for the sequences generated by these processes in Hilbert spaces were derived.     

Strong convergence theorems for a common fixed point of two hemi-relatively nonexpansive mappings

The purpose of this article is to prove strong convergence theorems for common fixed points of two closed hemi-relatively nonexpansive mappings in Banach spaces. In order to get the strong convergence theorems, the monotone hybrid algorithms are presented and are used to approximate the common fixed points. Finally, a new simplified hybrid algorithm has been proposed and relative convergence theorem has been proved by using the new method for proofs. The results of this article modify and improve the results of Matsushita, Takahashi [S. Matsushita, W. Takahashi, A strong convergence theorem for relatively nonexpansive mappings in a Banach space, J. Approx. Theory 134 (2005) 257–266] and the results of Plubtieng, Ungchittrakool [S. Plubtieng, K. Ungchittrakool, Strong convergence theorems for a common fixed point of two relatively nonexpansive mappings in a Banach space, J. Approx. Theory 149 (2007) 103–115], and many others.     

Selections and hyperspace topologies via special metrics

If (Y, d) is a complete metric space with a non-Archimedean metric d, then there exists a selection on the set of all nonempty closed subsets of Y which is continuous with respect to both the Vietoris and Hausdorff topologies on .     

Strong convergence theorems for two countable families of weak relatively nonexpansive mappings and applications

The purpose of this article is to prove strong convergence theorems for common fixed points of two countable families of weak relatively nonexpansive mappings in Banach spaces. In order to get the strong convergence theorems, the monotone hybrid algorithms are presented and are used to approximate the common fixed points. Using this result, we also discuss the problem of strong convergence concerning the maximal monotone operators in a Banach space. The results of this article modify and improve the results of Matsushita and Takahashi [S. Matsushita, W. Takahashi, A strong convergence theorem for relatively nonexpansive mappings in a Banach space, J. Approx. Theory 134 (2005) 257-266] and the results of Plubtieng and Ungchittrakool [S. Plubtieng, K. Ungchittrakool, Strong convergence theorems for a common fixed point of two relatively nonexpansive mappings in a Banach space, J. Approx. Theory 149 (2007) 103-115] and the results of Su et al. [Y. Su, Z. Wang and H. Xu, Strong convergence theorems for a common fixed point of two hemi-relatively nonexpansive mappings, Nonlinear Anal. 71 (2009) 5616-5628], and many others.     

Topologies on homeomorphism spaces of certain metric spaces

A new proof for the equivalence of several topologies on homeomorphism groups over certain metric spaces X is given, which is based on the metric of X.     

一致凸模糊映射及其有关性质

讨论了模糊映射的一致凸性及其有关性质,给出了模糊映射为一致凸的几个判别准则,并得到了可微一致凸模糊映射在某一点达到最小值的充分条件.     

New monotone hybrid algorithm for hemi-relatively nonexpansive mappings and maximal monotone operators

The purpose of this article is to prove the strong convergence theorems for hemi-relatively nonexpansive mappings in Banach spaces. In order to get the strong convergence theorems for hemi-relatively nonexpansive mappings, a new monotone hybrid iteration algorithm is presented and is used to approximate the fixed point of hemi-relatively nonexpansive mappings. Noting that, the general hybrid iteration algorithm can be used for relatively nonexpansive mappings but it can not be used for hemi-relatively nonexpansive mappings. However, this new monotone hybrid algorithm can be used for hemi-relatively nonexpansive mappings. In addition, a new method of proof has been used in this article. That is, by using this new monotone hybrid algorithm, we firstly claim that, the iterative sequence is a Cauchy sequence. The results of this paper modify and improve the results of Matsushita and Takahashi, and some others.     

The primal douglas-rachford splitting algorithm for a class of monotone mappings with application to the traffic equilibrium problem

We apply the Douglas-Rachford splitting algorithm to a class of multi-valued equations consisting of the sum of two monotone mappings. Compared with the dual application of the same algorithm, which is known as the alternating direction method of multipliers, the primal application yields algorithms that seem somewhat involved. However, the resulting algorithms may be applied effectively to problems with certain special structure. In particular we show that they can be used to derive decomposition algorithms for solving the variational inequality formulation of the traffic equilibrium problem. This research was supported in part by the Scientific Research Grant-in-Aid from the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture, Japan.     

Fixed point properties of semigroups of non-expansive mappings

In recent years, there have been considerable interests in the study of when a closed convex subset K of a Banach space has the fixed point property, i.e. whenever T is a non-expansive mapping from K into K, then K contains a fixed point for T. In this paper we shall study fixed point properties of semigroups of non-expansive mappings on weakly compact convex subsets of a Banach space (or, more generally, a locally convex space). By considering the classes of bicyclic semigroups we answer two open questions, one posted earlier by the first author in 1976 (Dalhousie) and the other posted by T. Mitchell in 1984 (Virginia). We also provide a characterization for the existence of a left invariant mean on the space of weakly almost periodic functions on separable semitopological semigroups in terms of fixed point property for non-expansive mappings related to another open problem raised by the first author in 1976.     

Weak topology and Browder-Kirk's theorem on hyperspace

Let K be a weakly compact, convex subset of a Banach space X with normal structure. Browder-Kirk's theorem states that every non-expansive mapping T which maps K into K has a fixed point in K. Suppose now that WCC(X) is the collection of all non-empty weakly compact convex subsets of X. We shall define a certain weak topology Tw on WCC(X) and have the above-mentioned result extended to the hyperspace (WCC(X);Tw).     

Invariance properties of generalized monotonicity

Generalized monotone maps are studied under affine variable transformations. The results enable us to generate generalized monotone matrices of any size. Various necessary conditions and sufficient conditions for generalized monotone matrices are derived. Furthermore. admissible translations of generalized monotone linear maps are studied. Finally, the maximal domain of generalized monotonicity is characterized.     

A class of projection-contraction methods applied to monotone variational inequalities

First, an extension of the projection-contraction (PC) method is introduced, which generalizes a class of the existing PC methods, and then the extended projection-contraction (EPC) method is applied to the solvability of a class of general monotone variational inequalities.     

How to recognize nonexpansive mappings and isometric mappings

In two real Banach spaces, we shall present two conditions, under one of which each nonexpansive mapping must be an isometry.     

Convergence theorems for semigroup-type families of non-self mappings

Motivated by a paper Chidume and Zegeye [Strong convergence theorems for common fixed points of uniformly L-Lipschitzian pseudocontractive semi-groups, Applicable Analysis, 86 (2007), 353–366], we prove several strong convergence theorems for a family (not necessarily a semigroup) ℱ = {T(t): t ∈ G} of nonexpansive or pseudocontractive non-self mappings in a reflexive strictly convex Banach space with a uniformly Gateaux differentiable norm, where G is an unbounded subset of ℝ⁺. Our results extend and improve the corresponding ones byMatsushita and Takahashi [Strong convergence theorems for nonexpansive nonself-mappings without boundary conditions,Nonlinear Analysis, 68 (2008), 412–419],Morales and Jung [Convergence of paths for pseudo-contractive mappings in Banach spaces, Proceedings of American Mathematical Society, 128 (2000), 3411–3419], Song [Iterative approximation to common fixed points of a countable family of nonexpansive mappings, Applicable Analysis, 86 (2007), 1329–1337], Song and Xu [Strong convergence theorems for nonexpansive semigroup in Banach spaces, Journal of Mathematical Analysis and Applications, 338 (2008), 152–161], Wong, Sahu, and Yao [Solving variational inequalities involving nonexpansive type mappings, Nonlinear Analysis, (2007) doi:10.1016/j.na. 2007.11.025] in the context of a non-semigroup family of non-self mappings.