Three solutions for an obstacle problem for a class of variational–hemivariational inequalities

In this paper, we consider a class of obstacle problems for variational–hemivariational inequalities, by using nonsmooth version of three points critical theory in [S.A. Marano, D. Motreanu, On a three critical points theorem for non-differentiable functions and application to nonlinear boundary value problems, Nonlinear Anal. 48 (2002) 37–52], the existence of three solutions for the problem is obtained.     

Existence theorem and algorithm for a general implicit variational inequality in Banach space

By using the generalized f-projection operator, the existence theorem of solutions for the general implicit variational inequality GIVI(T-ξ,K) is proved without assuming the monotonicity of operators in reflexive and smooth Banach space. An iterative algorithm for approximating solution of the general implicit variational inequality is suggested also, and the convergence for this iterative scheme is shown. These theorems extend the corresponding results of Wu and Huang [K.Q. Wu, N.J. Huang, Comput. Math. Appl. 54 (2007) 399–406], Wu and Huang [K.Q. Wu, N.J. Huang, Bull. Austral. Math. Soc. 73 (2006) 307–317], Zeng and Yao [L.C. Zeng, J.C. Yao, J. Optimiz. Theory Appl. 132 (2) (2007) 321–337] and Li [J. Li, J. Math. Anal. Appl. 306 (2005) 55–71].     

Strong convergence of composite iterative methods for equilibrium problems and fixed point problems

We introduce a new composite iterative scheme by viscosity approximation method for finding a common point of the set of solutions of an equilibrium problem and the set of fixed points of a nonexpansive mapping in a Hilbert space. It is proved that the sequence generated by the iterative scheme converges strongly to a common point of the set of solutions of an equilibrium problem and the set of fixed points of a nonexpansive mapping. Our results substantially improve the corresponding results of Takahashi and Takahashi [A. Takahashi, W. Takahashi, Viscosity approximation methods for equilibrium problems and fixed point problems in Hilbert spaces, J. Math. Anal. Appl. 331 (2007) 506-515]. Essentially a new approach for finding solutions of equilibrium problems and the fixed points of nonexpansive mappings is provided.     

The existence results for obstacle optimal control problems

This paper is concerned with the existence of an optimal control problem for a quasi-linear elliptic obstacle variational inequality in which the obstacle is taken as the control. Firstly, we get some existence results under the assumption of the leading operator of the variational inequality with a monotone type mapping in Section 2. In Section 3, as an application, without the assumption of the monotone type mapping for the leading operator of the variational inequality, we prove that the leading operator of the variational inequality is a monotone type mapping. Existence of the optimal obstacle is proved. The method used here is different from [Y.Y. Zhou, X.Q. Yang, K.L. Teo, The existence results for optimal control problems governed by a variational inequality, J. Math. Anal. Appl. 321 (2006) 595-608].     

On a mutualism model with feedback controls

We propose and study a mutualism model with feedback controls. By applying a new differential inequality, we show that the conditions which ensure the permanence of the system are the same as that of the model without feedback controls, which means that the feedback control variables have no influence on the persistent property of the system. Our results not only improve but also complement some existing ones.     

Singular stochastic equations on Hilbert spaces: Harnack inequalities for their transition semigroups

We consider stochastic equations in Hilbert spaces with singular drift in the framework of [G. Da Prato, M. Röckner, Singular dissipative stochastic equations in Hilbert spaces, Probab. Theory Related Fields 124 (2) (2002) 261-303]. We prove a Harnack inequality (in the sense of [F.-Y. Wang, Logarithmic Sobolev inequalities on noncompact Riemannian manifolds, Probab. Theory Related Fields 109 (1997) 417-424]) for its transition semigroup and exploit its consequences. In particular, we prove regularizing and ultraboundedness properties of the transition semigroup as well as that the corresponding Kolmogorov operator has at most one infinitesimally invariant measure μ (satisfying some mild integrability conditions). Finally, we prove existence of such a measure μ for noncontinuous drifts.     

Trace inequalities on a generalized Wigner-Yanase skew information

We introduce a generalized Wigner-Yanase skew information and then derive the trace inequality related to the uncertainty relation. This inequality is a non-trivial generalization of the uncertainty relation derived by S. Luo for the quantum uncertainty quantity excluding the classical mixture. In addition, several trace inequalities on our generalized Wigner-Yanase skew information are argued.     

Maximal commutators of BMO functions and singular integral operators with non-smooth kernels on spaces of homogeneous type

Let X be a space of homogeneous type in the sense of Coifman and Weiss. In this paper, via a new Cotlar type inequality linking commutators and corresponding maximal operators, a weighted Lp(X) estimate with general weights and a weak type endpoint estimate with A₁(X) weights are established for maximal operators corresponding to commutators of BMO(X) functions and singular integral operators with non-smooth kernels.     

Moment Inequalities for Sums of Dependent Random Variables under Projective Conditions

We obtain precise constants in the Marcinkiewicz-Zygmund inequality for martingales in for p>2 and a new Rosenthal type inequality for stationary martingale differences for p in ]2,3]. The Rosenthal inequality is then extended to stationary and adapted sequences. As in Peligrad et al. (Proc. Am. Math. Soc. 135:541–550, [2007]), the bounds are expressed in terms of -norms of conditional expectations with respect to an increasing field of sigma algebras. Some applications to a particular Markov chain are given.