An analysis between the Welsh-Powell and DSatur algorithms for coloring of sparse graphs.

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Title: An analysis between the Welsh-Powell and DSatur algorithms for coloring of sparse graphs.
Authors: Kraleva, Radoslava1 rady_kraleva@swu.bg, Kralev, Velin1 velin_kralev@swu.bg, Katsarski, Toma1 t.katsarski@swu.bg
Source: International Journal of Electrical & Computer Engineering (2088-8708). Aug2025, Vol. 15 Issue 4, p3867-3875. 9p.
Subjects: Graph coloring, Sparse graphs, Algorithms, Time complexity
Abstract: In this research an analysis between the Welsh-Powell and DSatur algorithms for the graph vertex coloring problem was presented. Both algorithms were implemented and analyzed as well. The method of the experiment was discussed and the 46 test graphs, which were divided into two sets, were presented. The results show that for sparse graphs with a smaller number of vertices and edges, both algorithms can be used for solving the problem. The results show that in 50% of the cases the Welsh-Powell algorithm found better solutions (23 in total). So, the DSatur algorithm found better solutions in only 19.6% of cases (9 in total). In the remaining 30.4% of cases, both algorithms found identical solutions. For graphs with a larger number of vertices, the usage of the Welsh-Powell algorithm is recommended as it finds better solutions. The execution time of the DSatur algorithm is greater than the execution time of the Welsh-Powell algorithm, reaching up to a minute for graphs with a larger number of vertices. For graphs with fewer vertices and edges, the execution times of both algorithms are shorter, but the time is still greater for the DSatur algorithm. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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  Data: In this research an analysis between the Welsh-Powell and DSatur algorithms for the graph vertex coloring problem was presented. Both algorithms were implemented and analyzed as well. The method of the experiment was discussed and the 46 test graphs, which were divided into two sets, were presented. The results show that for sparse graphs with a smaller number of vertices and edges, both algorithms can be used for solving the problem. The results show that in 50% of the cases the Welsh-Powell algorithm found better solutions (23 in total). So, the DSatur algorithm found better solutions in only 19.6% of cases (9 in total). In the remaining 30.4% of cases, both algorithms found identical solutions. For graphs with a larger number of vertices, the usage of the Welsh-Powell algorithm is recommended as it finds better solutions. The execution time of the DSatur algorithm is greater than the execution time of the Welsh-Powell algorithm, reaching up to a minute for graphs with a larger number of vertices. For graphs with fewer vertices and edges, the execution times of both algorithms are shorter, but the time is still greater for the DSatur algorithm. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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