More results on degree deviation and degree variance

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 Department of Mathematics, Tafresh University, 39518-79611, Tafresh, Iran

2 Department of Mathematical Sciences, Yazd University, 89195-741, Yazd, Iran

Abstract

‎This paper investigates degree deviation and variance in graph theory‎, ‎with a specific focus on $k$-regular graphs and subdivision of graphs‎. ‎These metrics are fundamental for characterizing graph irregularity and have significant applications in network analysis and the social sciences‎.
‎Furthermore‎, ‎we introduce novel geometric measures of irregularity‎, ‎geometric degree deviation and geometric degree variance derived from the geometric mean of vertex degrees‎.
‎By means of rigorous theorems and illustrative examples‎, ‎we explore the relationships between graph structures and their degree properties‎. ‎Our findings seek to advance the current understanding of graph irregularity and provide a solid foundation for future research in this area‎.

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