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Remarks on proper conflict-free degree-choosability of graphs with prescribed degeneracy

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: A proper coloring ϕ of G is called a proper conflict-free coloring of G if for every non-isolated vertex v of G , there is a color c such that | ϕ − 1 ( c ) ∩ N G ( v ) | = 1 . As an analogy of degree-choosability of graphs, we introduced the notion of proper conflict-free ( degree + k ) -choosability of graphs. For a non-negative integer k , a graph G is proper conflict-free ( degree + k ) -choosable if for any list assignment L of G with | L ( v ) | ≥ d G ( v ) + k for every vertex v ∈ V ( G ) , G admits a proper conflict-free coloring ϕ such that ϕ ( v ) ∈ L ( v ) for every vertex v ∈ V ( G ) . In this note, we first remark if a graph G is d -degenerate, then G is proper conflict-free ( degree + d + 1 ) -choosable. Furthermore, when d = 1 , we can reduce the number of colors by showing that every tree is proper conflict-free ( degree + 1 ) -choosable. This motivates us to state a question.

Source: Discrete Mathematics

DOI: 10.1016/j.disc.2026.115003

Authors: Masaki Kashima, Riste Škrekovski, Rongxing Xu

Institutions: Keio University, University of Ljubljana, Rudolfovo – Science and Technology Centre Novo mesto, Zhejiang Normal University

Language: English

Topic: Advanced Graph Theory Research

Subfield: Computational Theory and Mathematics

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,320

Funders: Javna Agencija za Raziskovalno Dejavnost RS, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, China National Funds for Distinguished Young Scientists, Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province