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Abstract Very recently Jain et al. (J. Inequal. Appl. 2022:73, 2022) introduced the concept of multivalued F-contraction with altering distance function and investigated the existence of best proximity points for this class of mappings. In this article we prove that the existence of best proximity points for multivalued F-contraction non-self mappings can be obtained from the corresponding fixed point result for multivalued F-contraction self mappings, and so the main conclusion due to Jain et al. is not a real generalization of fixed point theory.

In the paper, we introduce a new class of noncyclic φ-contractions as a generalization of the class of noncyclic contractions which was first introduced in the paper [R. Esp'ınola, M. Gabeleh, On the structure of minimal sets of relatively nonexpansive mappings, Numerical Functional Analysis and Optimization 34 (8), 845-860, 2013] and study the existence, uniqueness and convergence of a fixed point for such class of noncyclic mapping in the framework of uniformly convex Banach spaces. We obtain existence results of the best proximity points for cyclic φ-contractions as a consequence of our main theorems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper introduces the concept of proximal (α , F) -contractions in F -metric spaces. We establish novel results concerning the existence and uniqueness of best proximity points for such mappings. The validity of our findings is corroborated through a non-trivial example. Furthermore, we demonstrate the applicability of these results by proving the existence of solutions for Volterra integral equations related to population growth models. This approach not only extends best proximity theory, but also paves the way for further research in applied mathematics and beyond. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper explores the concept of normal structure by introducing a generalized form known as P-proximal normal structure. Focusing on the framework of Hausdorff locally convex spaces, the study establishes optimal proximity outcomes for both cyclic and noncyclic relatively P-nonexpansive mappings. Furthermore, the paper presents in the realm of probabilistic normed spaces, considered as instances of Hausdorff locally convex spaces, some theorems that address the existence of best proximity points within this context. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we aim to overcome the problem given by Abkar et al. [Abstr. Appl. Anal., 2013 (2013), 189567], and so to obtain real generalizations of fixed point results in the literature. In this direction, we introduce a new class of functions, which include R-functions. Thus, we present a new type of R-contraction and weaken R-contractions that have often been studied recently. We also give a new definition of the P-property. Hence, we obtain some best proximity point results, including fixed point results for the new kind of R-contractions. Then, we provide an example to show the effectiveness of our results. Finally, inspired by a nice and interesting technique, we investigate the existence of a best proximity point of the homotopic mappings with the help of our main result. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this paper is to present a study of α-η-type generalized F-proximal contraction mappings in the framework of modular metric spaces and to prove some best proximity point theorems for these types of mappings. Some examples are given to show the validity of our results. We also apply our results to establish the existence of solutions for a certain type of non-linear integral equation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we introduce the novel concept of generalized distance denoted as J θ and call it an extended b-generalized pseudo-distance. With the help of this generalized distance, we define a generalized point to set distance J θ (u , H ★) , a generalized Hausdorff type distance and a P J θ -property of a pair (H ★ , K ★) of nonempty subsets of extended b-metric space (U ★ , ρ θ). Additionally, we establish several best proximity point theorems for multi-valued contraction mappings of Nadler type defined on b-metric spaces and extended b-metric spaces. Our findings generalize numerous existing results found in the literature. To substantiate the introduced notion and validate our main results, we provide some concrete examples. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Cyclic mappings describe fixed paths for which each point is sequentially transmitted from one set to another. Cyclic mappings satisfying certain cyclic contraction conditions have been used to obtain the best proximity points, which constitute a suitable framework for the mirror reflection model. Alternative contraction mappings introduced by Chen (Symmetry 11:750, 2019) built a new model containing several mirrors in which the light reflected from a mirror does not go to the next mirror sequentially, and its path may diverge to any other mirror. The aim of this paper is to present a new variant of alternative contraction called alternative p-contraction and study its properties. The best proximity point result for such contractions under the alternative UC property is proved. An example to support the result proved herein is provided. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we initiate a concept of graph-proximal functions. Furthermore, we give a notion of being generalized Geraghty dominating for a pair of mappings. This permits us to establish the existence of and unique results for a common best proximity point of complete metric space. Additionally, we give a concrete example and corollaries related to the main theorem. In particular, we apply our main results to the case of metric spaces equipped with a reflexive binary relation. Finally, we demonstrate the existence of a solution to boundary value problems of particular second-order differential equations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The concept of measure of noncompactness (MNC) allows us to select an important class of mappings which are more general than compact operators. The proposed work exploits the axiomatic definition of MNC and introduces the notion of relatively nonexpansive cyclic (noncyclic) SR-condensing operators along with the aid of SR-functions. The first phase of the paper concentrates on establishing the best proximity point (pair) theorems for such operators. The main results in this manuscript extend and generalize several state of art literature on Darbo type fixed point results. In the second phase, proposed results are applied to show the actuality of optimum solutions for system of second order differential equations with two initial conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we introduce the new notion of generalized α-φ-Geraghty proximal contraction mappings and investigate the existence of the best proximity point for such mappings in complete metric spaces. The obtained results extend, generalize, and complement some known fixed and best proximity point results from the literature. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper presents existence results of (φ, φ) best proximity points for operators that fulfill implicit type inequalities. Classes of mappings endowed with continuity, monotone or monotone-type properties, and which additionally satisfy some adequate inequalities are studied from this point of view. Applications of our results are given with regard to fixed point theory. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Let (A1, A2, A3) be a triple of nonempty convex subsets of a metric space Ω. In this paper, we determine optimal problems of the best proximity pair by proximal normal structure between two sets A1 and A2 with the help of a third set A3 and we find some necessary and sufficient conditions for existence these optimal problems. Also, we provide an example to illustrate the convergence behavior of our proposed results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we aim to present a new and unified way, including the previously mentioned solution methods, to overcome the problem in [7] for closed and bounded valued F -contraction mappings. We also want to obtain a real generalization of fixed point results existing in the literature by using best proximity point theory. Further, considering the strong relationship between homotopy theory and various branches of mathematics such as category theory, topological spaces, and Hamiltonian manifolds in quantum mechanics, our objective is to present an application to homotopy theory of our best proximity point results obtained in the paper. In this sense, we first introduce a new family, which is larger than F* that has often been used to give a positive answer to the problem. Then, we prove some best proximity point results for the new kind of F -contractions on quasi metric spaces via the new family. Additionally, we show that the note given by Almeida et al. [4] is not valid for our results. Therefore, our results are real generalizations of fixed point results in the literature. Moreover, we give comparative examples to demonstrate that our results unify and generalize some well-known results in the literature. As an application, we show that each homotopic mapping to f satisfying all the hypotheses of our best proximity point result has also a best proximity point. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the paper, we introduce a new class of noncyclic $\varphi$-contractions as a generalization of the class of noncyclic contractions which was first introduced in the paper [R. Esp\'{i}nola, M. Gabeleh, On the structure of minimal sets of relatively nonexpansive mappings, Numerical Functional Analysis and Optimization 34 (8), 845-860, 2013] and study the existence, uniqueness and convergence of a fixed point for such class of noncyclic mapping in the framework of uniformly convex Banach spaces. We obtain existence results of the best proximity points for cyclic $\varphi$-contractions as a consequence of our main theorems.

The objective of this research paper is to establish the existence and uniqueness of the best proximity and coincidence with best proximity point results, specifically focusing on Geraghty–Pata–Suzuki-type proximal mappings. To achieve this, we introduce three types of mappings, all within the context of a complete metric space: an α - θ - Geraghty–Pata–Suzuki-type proximal contraction; an α - θ - generalized Geraghty–Pata–Suzuki-type proximal contraction; and an α - θ - modified Geraghty–Pata–Suzuki-type proximal contraction. These new results generalize, extend, and unify various results from the existing literature. Symmetry plays a crucial role in solving nonlinear problems in operator theory, and the variables involved in the metric space are symmetric. Several illustrative examples are provided to showcase the superiority of our results over existing approaches. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the year 2016, Pragadeeswarar et al. [V. Pragadeeswarar, M. Marudai, P. Kumam, J. Nonlinear Sci. Appl., 9 (2016), 1911-1921] considered a special class of multi-valued mappings and investigated the existence of best proximity points for such class of mappings which generalizes the fixed point result established by Choudhury et al. [B. S. Choudhury, N. Metiya, Arab J. Math. Sci., 17 (2011), 135-151] in the context of partially ordered metric spaces. In this note, we have showed that the best proximity point result is a direct consequence of the corresponding fixed point result. In the last part of this note, we applied our result in [V. Pragadeeswarar, M. Marudai, P. Kumam, J. Nonlinear Sci. Appl., 9 (2016), 1911-1921, Example 2.2] to validate our claim. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we first introduce the concepts of d- and d-1 -proximal Ćirić contraction mappings. Also, we present new definitions and notations by taking into account the lack of symmetry property of quasi-metric spaces. Moreover, we give some examples to support our definitions and notations. Then, we prove some right and left best proximity point results for these mappings on best orbitally complete quasi-metric spaces. Hence, we obtain some generalizations of famous results in the literature. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Let A and B be nonempty subsets of a metric space X. Let S: A → B and g: A → A. In this paper, we prove the existence of best approximate solution x* in the space such that Sx* is as close to gx* as possible. That is, we find the global minimizer of the map x 7→ ρ(gx,Sx) where S is either proximal F*-weak contraction of the first kind or second kind or both, and g is an isometry, in complete metric spaces. Examples are provided to illustrate the validity of our results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we point out an error in proving famous Achari type nonunique fixed point results. Also, we prove some best proximity point results in b -metric spaces by introducing new concepts. Hence, we develop some results existing in the literature. Finally, we give a result for the existence of the solution of nonlinear fractional differential equations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper we list some geometric properties of Banach spaces and some fixed point theory results which we use in the subsequent topic . Certain geometric properties of a Banach space X are helpful to study the existence of fixed points for non expansive mappings and asymptotically non expansive mappings on closed bounded convex subsets of X. In this paper first we give a brief introduction to Geometry of Banach spaces, a brief introduction to fixed point theory, a brief introduction to best proximity point theorems, and finally we give contents of the paper. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Let X be an arbitrary topological space and g : X x X → R be a real valued continuous function defined on X x X. In this article, we introduce two notions like topologically Berinde weak proximal contraction and topologically proximal weakly contractive mapping with respect to g. We explore sufficient conditions for the existence and uniqueness of best proximity points for these classes of mappings. Moreover, in the last part of the paper, we show that the best proximity point theorem for topologically proximal weakly contractive mapping can be deduced from some fixed point theorems in topological spaces. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper addresses a problem of global optimization in a non-Archimedean fuzzy metric space context without fuzzy P-property. Specifically, it concerns the determination of the fuzzy distance between two subsets of a non-Archimedean fuzzy metric space. Our approach to solving this problem is to find an optimal approximate solution to a fixed point equation. This approach has been well studied within a category of problems called proximity point problems. We explore some new types of (ψ − ϕ) -weak proximal contractions and investigate the existence of the unique best proximity point for such kinds of mappings. Subsequently, some fixed point results for corresponding contractions are proved, and some illustrative examples are presented to support the validity of the main results. Moreover, an interesting application in computer science, particularly in the domain of words has been provided. Our work is a fuzzy generalization of the proximity point problem by means of fuzzy fixed point method. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper deals with the existence and uniqueness of the best proximity points of nonself-mappings in the context of non-Archimedean fuzzy metric spaces. The existence of different proximal quasi-contractive mappings allowed us to generalize some results concerning the existence and uniqueness of the best proximity points in the existing literature. Moreover, an application in computer science, particularly in the domain of words has been provided. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we focus on the existence of the best proximity points in binormed linear spaces. As a consequence, we obtain some fixed point results. We also provide some illustrations to support our claims. As applications, we obtain the existence of a solution to split feasible and variational inequality problems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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There are situations when we have to resort to the approximate optimal solution of equations of the type g(t) = t when g is not a self-map, because exact solution of that equation does not exist. The existence of such optimal solutions are ensured by best proximity point theorems. In this paper, we define multivalued Geraghty contraction (MVGC) in a complete metric space and establish the corresponding best proximity point (BPP) result. Our result extends the famous result due to Geraghty on fixed points. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we extend the result of Romaguera [21] with the aid of best proximity point theory on partial metric spaces by considering the approach of Haghi et al. [9], and so celebrated Boyd-Wong fixed point theorem [7]. We first introduce two concepts called generalized proximal BW-contraction and generalized best BW-contraction. Then, we obtain some best proximity point theorems for such mappings. To illustrate the effectiveness of our results, we provide some nontrivial and interesting examples. Finally, unlike homotopy applications existing in the literature, we present for the first time an application of the best proximity result to the homotopy theory. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, in the setting of metric spaces we introduce the notions of generalized cyclic quasi-contractions and the ultrametric property as an applied geometric concept. Then we study the existence and uniqueness of best proximity points for such mappings by using this property and the UC property. Also, iterative algorithms are furnished to determine such best proximity points. As a result, we establish a fixed point result and a common fixed point theorem. The presented results extend and improve some recent results in the literature. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we introduce a weak MT-cyclic Reich type contractions and obtain the existence theorems for best proximity point for self-mappings defined on the complete metric spaces. Our results improve and generalize some results in literature. Also, we give some applications of our results to solving some classes of non-linear integral and differential equations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper, we aim to overcome the problem given by Abkar et al. [Abstr. Appl. Anal., 2013 (2013), 189567], and so to obtain real generalizations of fixed point results in the literature. In this direction, we introduce a new class of functions, which include $ \mathcal{R} $-functions. Thus, we present a new type of $ \mathcal{R} $ -contraction and weaken $ \mathcal{R} $-contractions that have often been studied recently. We also give a new definition of the $ P $-property. Hence, we obtain some best proximity point results, including fixed point results for the new kind of $ \mathcal{R} $-contractions. Then, we provide an example to show the effectiveness of our results. Finally, inspired by a nice and interesting technique, we investigate the existence of a best proximity point of the homotopic mappings with the help of our main result.

In the current paper, we first introduce a new class of contractions via a new notion called p-cyclic contraction mapping by combining the ideas of cyclic contraction mapping and p-contraction mapping. Then, we give a new definition of a cyclically 0-complete pair to weaken the completeness condition on the partial metric spaces. Following that, we prove some best proximity point results for p-cyclic contraction mappings on D ∪ E where D , E is a cyclically 0-complete pair in the setting of partial metric spaces. Hence, we generalize and unify famous and well-known results in the literature of metric fixed point theory. Additionally, we present some nontrivial examples to compare our results with earlier. Finally, we investigate the sufficient conditions for the existence of a solution to nonlinear Fredholm integral equations by the results in the paper. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this work, we prove best proximity point theorems for -contractions with conditions the weak P-property in non-Archimedean Menger probabilistic metric spaces. We give the notion of - proximal contractions of first and second type in non-Archimedean Menger probabilistic metric spaces and also we establish best proximity point theorems for these proximal contractions. Lastly, we complete our study by giving examples that support our results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The underlying aim of this paper is first to state the Cyclic version of $\mathcal{K}$-quasi-contractive mappings introduced by Fallahi and Aghanians [On quasi-contractions in metric spaces with a graph, Hacet. J. Math. Stat. 45 (4) (2016), 1033-1047]. Secondly, it seeks to show to show the existence of fixed point and best proximity points for such contractive mappings in a metric space with a graph, which can entail a large number of former fixed point and best proximity point results. One fundamental issue that can be distinguished between this work and previous studies is that it can also involve all of results stated by taking comparable and $\eta$-close elements.

Abstract Cyclic mappings describe fixed paths for which each point is sequentially transmitted from one set to another. Cyclic mappings satisfying certain cyclic contraction conditions have been used to obtain the best proximity points, which constitute a suitable framework for the mirror reflection model. Alternative contraction mappings introduced by Chen (Symmetry 11:750, 2019) built a new model containing several mirrors in which the light reflected from a mirror does not go to the next mirror sequentially, and its path may diverge to any other mirror. The aim of this paper is to present a new variant of alternative contraction called alternative p-contraction and study its properties. The best proximity point result for such contractions under the alternative UC property is proved. An example to support the result proved herein is provided.

The purpose of this study is to explore the existence and uniqueness of the best proximity points for α , Θ -proximal contractions, a novel concept introduced in the context of F -metric spaces. Moreover, we provide an example to show the usability of the obtained results. To broaden the scope of this research area, we leverage our best proximity point results to demonstrate the existence and uniqueness of solutions for differential equations (equation of motion) and also for fractional differential equations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the setting of uniformly convex Banach spaces equipped with a partially ordered relation, we survey the existence of fixed points for monotone orbitally nonexpansive mappings. In this way, we extend and improve the main results of Alfuraidan and Khamsi [M. R. Alfu-raidan, M. A. Khamsi, Proc. Amer. Math. Soc., 146, (2018), 2451-2456]. Examples are given to show the usability of our main conclusions. We also study the existence of an optimal solution for cyclic contractions in such spaces. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article studies new classes of contractions called the p-cyclic Reich contraction and p-cyclic Reich contraction pair and develops certain best proximity point results for such contractions in the setting of partial metric spaces. Furthermore, the best proximity point results for p-proximal cyclic Reich contractions of the first and second types are also discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the current paper, we first introduce a new class of contractions via a new notion called p-cyclic contraction mapping by combining the ideas of cyclic contraction mapping and p-contraction mapping. Then, we give a new definition of a cyclically 0-complete pair to weaken the completeness condition on the partial metric spaces. Following that, we prove some best proximity point results for p-cyclic contraction mappings on D∪E where D,E is a cyclically 0-complete pair in the setting of partial metric spaces. Hence, we generalize and unify famous and well-known results in the literature of metric fixed point theory. Additionally, we present some nontrivial examples to compare our results with earlier. Finally, we investigate the sufficient conditions for the existence of a solution to nonlinear Fredholm integral equations by the results in the paper.

This paper introduces the concept of proximal (α,F)-contractions in F-metric spaces. We establish novel results concerning the existence and uniqueness of best proximity points for such mappings. The validity of our findings is corroborated through a non-trivial example. Furthermore, we demonstrate the applicability of these results by proving the existence of solutions for Volterra integral equations related to population growth models. This approach not only extends best proximity theory, but also paves the way for further research in applied mathematics and beyond.

In this paper, we introduce the novel concept of generalized distance denoted as Jθ and call it an extended b-generalized pseudo-distance. With the help of this generalized distance, we define a generalized point to set distance Jθ(u,H★), a generalized Hausdorff type distance and a PJθ-property of a pair (H★,K★) of nonempty subsets of extended b-metric space (U★,ρθ). Additionally, we establish several best proximity point theorems for multi-valued contraction mappings of Nadler type defined on b-metric spaces and extended b-metric spaces. Our findings generalize numerous existing results found in the literature. To substantiate the introduced notion and validate our main results, we provide some concrete examples.

Fixed point (briefly FP ) theory is a potent tool for resolving several actual problems since many problems may be simplified to the FP problem. The idea of Banach contraction mapping is a foundational theorem in FP theory. This idea has wide applications in several fields; hence, it has been developed in numerous ways. Nevertheless, all of these results are reliant on the existence and uniqueness of a FP on some suitable space. Because the FP problem could not have a solution in the case of non self-mappings,the idea of the best proximity point (briefly Bpp) is offered to approach the best solution. This paper investigates the existence and uniqueness of the Bpp of non self-mappings in fuzzy normed space(brieflyFNspace) to arrive at the best solution. Following the introduction of the definition of the Bpp, the existence, and uniqueness of the Bpp are shown in a FNs pace for diverse fuzzy proximal contractions such as 𝔅 ̃𝜓- fuzzy proximal contractive mapping and 𝔅h𝔍h- fuzzy proximal contractive mapping.

In this work, we prove the existence of the best proximity point results for ⊥-contraction (orthogonal-contraction) mappings on an O-complete metric space (orthogonal-complete metric space). Subsequently, these existence results are employed to establish the common best proximity point result. Finally, we provide suitable examples to demonstrate the validity of our results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The symmetry of fuzzy metric spaces has benefits for flexibility, ambiguity tolerance, resilience, compatibility, and applicability. They provide a more comprehensive description of similarity and offer a solid framework for working with ambiguous and imprecise data. We give fuzzy versions of some celebrated iterative mappings. Further, we provide different concrete conditions on the real valued functions J , S : (0 , 1 ] → R for the existence of the best proximity point of generalized fuzzy (J , S) -iterative mappings in the setting of fuzzy metric space. Furthermore, we utilize fuzzy versions of J , S -proximal contraction, J , S -interpolative Reich–Rus–Ciric-type proximal contractions, J , S -Kannan type proximal contraction and J , S -interpolative Hardy Roger's type proximal contraction to examine the common best proximity points in fuzzy metric space. Also, we establish several non-trivial examples and an application to support our results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this work, we introduce some new concepts such as n-cyclic Fisher quasi-contraction mappings, full-n-noncyclic and regular-n-noncyclic Fisher quasi-contraction mappings in metric spaces. We then generalize the results by Safari-Hafshejani, Amini-Harandi and Fakhar. Meanwhile, we answer the question "under what conditions does a full-n-noncyclic Fisher quasi-contraction mapping have n (n − 1) / 2 unique optimal pairs of fixed points?". Further, to support the main results, we highlight all of the new concepts via non-trivial examples. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Inspired by the work of Jachymski, we slightly extend some fixed point theorems with a graph and show that some best proximity point theorems for α-ψ-contraction mappings of Jleli and Samet can be deduced by our results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]