Abstract
This study presents a concise analytical framework that combines suprametric spaces with directed graph structures to model dynamic market environments. The proposed setting captures hierarchical and asymmetric relations between economic components, providing a more flexible structure than conventional metric frameworks. Within this framework, several types of contractive mappings, such as supra-Kannan, supra-Reich, and supra-Ciric contractions, are defined, and corresponding fixed point theorems are established. The theoretical results are applied to a nonlinear integral equation describing the evolution of prices in production and consumption processes. Under appropriate assumptions, the existence and uniqueness of solutions are guaranteed, and a numerical example demonstrates the convergence and practical importance of the proposed model.
Keywords:
graphically extended suprametric spaces; fixed-point theorems; graphical contractions; dynamic market equilibrium; nonlinear integral equations MSC:
37C25; 47H10; 54H25
1. Introduction and Preliminaries
The fundamental work of S. Banach [1] introduced a new branch of mathematics, now widely recognized as fixed point theory. Following this pivotal development, S. Saks [2] significantly contributed by introducing innovative approaches to multivalued mappings and exploring the topological characteristics of fixed points. This succession of groundbreaking research has culminated in the development of a comprehensive framework that builds upon Banach’s initial findings and stimulates a wide range of research initiatives. Moreover, it has enabled various practical applications in the field of fixed point theory, highlighting its significance and versatility.
Recently, Samuel et al. [3] and Rajkumar et al. [4] employed their fixed point findings to address fractional integral equations essential for modeling in mathematical modeling and applied sciences. In a similar manner, Ramaswamy et al. [5] developed the concept of fixed points to the boundary value problems and showed that they are useful in generalized contraction conditions when considering the best proximity point. Gnanaprakasam et al. [6] also extended new contraction mappings to Fredholm and integro-differential equations, which demonstrates the ability of fixed point results in a functional analysis. Moreover, Moussaoui [7] added a broader view covering fuzzy and admissibility frameworks to f-weak contractions due to the flexibility of fixed point methods in dealing with nonlinear and uncertain systems.
The study of fixed point theory and its practical applications involves a range of research considerations based on contractions, metric spaces with graphs, ordered metric spaces, modular function spaces, and so on (see [8,9,10,11]). In 2007, Jachymski [12] delved into the concept of contractions in graph spaces, establishing meaningful connections between these areas. Following this, Nieto et al. [13] explored fixed point theorems in ordered spaces that year, shedding light on the relationship between order theory and fixed point theory. Expanding on these findings, O’Regan et al. [14] further developed the theory in 2008 by extending contraction conditions to ordered spaces.
Inspired by these developments, Beg and Butt [15] studied set-valued graph contraction mappings, generalizing fixed point theorems via functional relations. Alfuraidan [16] later integrated modular function spaces with fixed point theory, examining the existence of fixed points for multivalued mappings with closed graphs in modular topological spaces. In 2017, Mirmostafaee et al. [17] extended coupled fixed point results by studying mappings on b-metric spaces endowed with graph structures. The same year, Shukla [18] introduced a comprehensive framework for fixed point theory within the graphical structure of metric spaces, unifying classical fixed point results under a single approach. In 2019, Chuensupantharat [19] investigated graphical b-metric spaces, highlighting the practical utility of graphic contraction mappings. Additionally, Younis et al. contributed to the field by demonstrating diverse applications of graphical fixed points through various graph-based metric structures, as detailed in their works [20,21,22].
Throughout this work, will denote the set of all real numbers, will stand for the set of non-negative real numbers, and will represent the set of positive integers.
To establish the groundwork for our discussion, we first present some essential concepts and definitions that will play a pivotal role in the analysis that follows.
In 2008, Jachymski [12] described a construction, where ∐ is a nonempty set and is the diagonal of . He defined a directed graph free from parallel edges, where is the vertex set of , aligning with the set ∐, and is the edge set of , including all the loops of , such that . The graph is gained by reversing the trajectory of . If owns symmetric edges is identified as , in such a way that
Assume that and are vertices in the directed graph . A path in is a sequence of vertices, whereby , accompanied by , where . A graph is referred to as connected when a group of edges can connect any two vertices. An undirected graph is weakly connected if a sequence of edges can join any two vertices within it. A graph is a subgraph of if all the vertices and all the edges meet these requirements in the same order.
In 2017, Shukla [18] presented the notion that ={ A directed path from to in having length A relation on ∐ to such an extent that signifies a way from to in suggests that in the path that ), lies on the way . Moreover, a sequence is supposed to be −termwise connected () if for all . From this point forward, all graphs are considered as directed unless otherwise stated.
In 2022, Berzig [23] established a novel framework known as a suprametric space, which alters the conventional triangle inequality and investigates several fundamental properties of its associated topology. Subsequently, Panda et al. [24] advanced the discourse by defining extended suprametric spaces and formulating the contraction principle through elementary properties of the greatest lower bound, without using the ordinary iteration method. Furthermore, Panda et al. [25] expanded the research landscape by presenting the concept of graphically extended suprametric spaces and defining supra-graphical contractive mappings within these frameworks. For a thorough exploration of the studies related to suprametric concepts, it is essential to consult [26,27,28,29,30], which provide critical insights and foundational perspectives on the topic.
This paper further develops the analytical structure of graphically extended suprametric spaces by formulating new classes of contractive mappings namely supra-Kannan, supra-Reich, and supra-Ciric types and establishing corresponding fixed point theorems within this generalized framework. These results significantly broaden the applicability of classical contraction principles to settings characterized by direction-dependent and hierarchical relationships. In addition to its theoretical advancements, the study introduces an application oriented perspective by employing the proposed framework to analyze a dynamic market system represented through a nonlinear integral equation. This dual contribution, combining rigorous mathematical formulation with an interpretable economic context, underscores the potential of graph-based suprametric analysis as a versatile tool for modeling complex interactive influence.
Definition 1
([25]). Assume that ∐ is a nonempty set equipped with a graph Consider the function , which provides to the subsequent featured properties
- for all
- if and only if
- for all
- there exists a function and for all such that which implies
then, the pair is referred to as a graphically extended suprametric space equipped with the graph .
Remark 1.
- The control function has both analytical and geometric significance. Analytically, it provides a controlled relaxation of the standard triangle inequality, allowing the framework to incorporate small perturbations or nonlinear distortions arising in complex networks. Geometrically, can be interpreted as a local deviation factor that measures how far the indirect path deviates from the direct connection in the graphical structure. When , the framework reduces to the classical suprametric case, whereas a bounded positive ψ represents a controlled curvature or interaction intensity between the nodes of the graph.
- It’s vital to take note that not all graphically extended suprametric spaces are extended suprametric spaces.
In the context of an extended graphical suprametric space , consider a point and a positive real number . The definitions of open ball and closed ball, both centered at the point and with radius are described as
- ,
- .
As , this clearly indicates that and hence, for all and . In addition, a neighborhood system is constructed represented by the collection . This set effectively captures the relationships within the space by incorporating all points in ∐ alongside their respective positive radii .
Remark 2.
The definition of the open and closed balls relies on the fact that the extended suprametric function is defined for all vertex pairs in the directed graph , together with the existence of a reachability relation which ensures path connectivity. Formally, for any and , the –open ball is defined by
Since the diagonal is contained in , every vertex satisfies and , which implies and consequently for all . This guarantees that each vertex possesses a non-empty neighborhood.
Furthermore, the family of all such balls
satisfies the neighborhood axioms:
- For every and open set U containing , there exists with ;
- If , then there exists such that .
Hence, the –balls form a base for a topology on that is independent of the symmetry or orientation of the graph. Even under arbitrary directed or weighted structures, the properties of non-negativity, self-identity, and the generalized suprametric inequality ensure that –open and –closed sets are well defined and topologically consistent.
The non-emptiness of follows from the inclusion of self-loops in , and the family of such balls satisfies the neighborhood axioms; therefore, the topology is well defined for any arbitrary directed or weighted graph.
Definition 2.
Consider the pair is an extended graphical suprametric space and is a sequence in this structure. Then,
- the sequence converges to some in if for all positive ε, there exists some positive such that for each , which means that ,
- the sequence is a Cauchy sequence if as ,
- the pair is a complete extended graphical suprametric space given that every Cauchy sequence is convergent in ∐ with respect to graph .
Example 1.
To reinforce the argument that a graphically extended suprametric space is not necessarily an extended suprametric space, consider the set and the function as
Also take into account the mapping as
The vertex set, denoted as , along with the edge set, is constructed as illustrated in Figure 1.
Figure 1.
Graphically Extended Suprametric Space.
The axioms (i)–(iii) of Definition 1 are obvious. To provide the axiom , fix . In this axiom, the intermediate node z is taken on a directed path from to ϑ in . Since is complete with loops, the endpoints belong to every such path, hence the trivial choices or are allowed.
- Taking we have and , soi.e., the inequality of axiom holds, indeed with equality. This proves under the convention that the endpoint is an admissible intermediate node.
- If one also wishes to check for every interior , write and . Thenand axiom becomesSince , a sufficient uniform condition is . For our choicewe haveHence, for all pairs with , we have , and holds for every interior z. For pairs with , may drop below 2; in that case still holds by part (a), by choosing the endpoint or . If we prefer a uniform interior z guarantee for all pairs, it suffices to replace the constant by 2 in ψ, making on .
Clearly, is a graphically extended suprametric space but not an extended suprametric space since
The example above illustrates that the graphical structure we have introduced provides a more enriched and nuanced perspective compared to existing literature.
2. Fixed Point Results Related to Graphical Structures
Fixed point theory in its classical form has largely been developed within the framework of complete metric or normed spaces, assuming global interaction among all elements of the space. However, many contemporary problems especially those arising in economic networks, control systems, and discrete dynamical models feature structural constraints that are more accurately represented by directed graphs. Motivated by these considerations, this section focuses on fixed point results formulated in the setting of graphically extended suprametric spaces. These spaces generalize both suprametric and metric-topological frameworks by incorporating directional connectivity through a graph, allowing for asymmetric and localized interactions. We introduce three distinct types of contractive mappings, graphical supra-Kannan, supra-Reich, and supra-Ciric contractions, each preserving the graphical structure and satisfying modified contractive conditions suited to the suprametric setting. For each mapping type, we establish the existence and uniqueness results for fixed points under appropriate assumptions, supported by rigorous proofs. These results extend classical theorems and offer a unified approach to analyzing fixed point behavior in structured, graph-based structures.
Let be a weighted graph that includes all of its loops. Suppose that a sequence in ∐ is generated by the rule for all , starting from an initial point . Then, the sequence is referred to as a ℑ–Picard sequence corresponding to the self map .
Suppose that the –term-wise associated sequence is convergent in . Then, there exists a limit point of the sequence , and there exists such that for every , either or . In such a case, the structure is said to satisfy the property .
Remark 3.
Assume that is bounded on the set visited by the sequence by a constant , where is the maximum value of the function ψ, and that the sequence lies in a single component which means that the sequence is termwise connected, or the graph satisfies property . For and any z on a directed path from to ϑ, we have
Let be Cauchy in . Given choose N so that for all . For , property or yields a directed path from to containing some point z; applying the inequality at that z gives
As , the right–hand side tends to 0; hence remains Cauchy.
If in , then for large ,
which shows that the sequence is Cauchy.
It is necessary to have the boundedness of ψ. If ψ is unbounded, the structure may fail. For instance, on with and , ψ diverges as and the inequality cannot control ; boundedness or boundedness along the sequence is therefore essential for preserving convergence and completeness.
Definition 3.
Consider the mapping on a graphically extended suprametric space , which is identified as a graphical supra-Kannan contraction characterized by the following aspects
- for all ifwhich ensures that ℑ preserves
- for all with there exists ensures that
Remark 4.
If is a complete undirected graph and , taking , which d is a metric, reduces our contractive condition to the classical Kannan inequality with . Moreover, the proof of uniqueness of the limit uses the symmetric control by and ; hence both defect terms are indispensable in the graph or asymmetric settings. Removing either term may compromise the result.
Theorem 1.
Consider a mapping , which is classified as a graphical supra-Kannan contraction within a complete graphically extended suprametric space . Assume that the associated graph possesses the property . Under these circumstances, there exists an element such that , for some . Furthermore, it can be established that there exists an element , for which the sequence is an sequence, satisfying the condition of being , and converges to the limit .
Proof.
Let be selected such that for a given . Denote the initial point of our analysis as , derived from the Picard sequence associated with ℑ. We assert the existence of a sequence of path elements , such that and . Furthermore, we find that for each , the pair belongs to the set , thus establishing valid connectivity within the framework of the given graph structure. Since ℑ preserves edge of , we see that for This indicates that is a path from to characterized by a length l with the result that In this manner, we conclude that the sequence constitutes a path connecting the points and with a length of l. Consequently, we establish for every . This implies that the sequence fulfills the property of , signifies that for and
Utilizing the contractive condition of graphical supra-Kannan contraction, we arrive at
such that
Set where then above inequality turns into
Persisting with the same method until we get
Using the triangle inequality of the graphical extended suprametric yields
By repeating a similar process, we have
Considering the construction of sequence, we obtain
for all and , where
Continuing the same process, the subsequent expression is derived
Given that , it can be readily demonstrated that the series converges according to the ratio test, which results in the term being defined as follows:
In conclusion, we establish that the expression approaches zero as n and m tend to infinity. This observation implies that the sequence constitutes a Cauchy sequence. Since is a complete graphically extended suprametric space and from property , then converges in ∐ at a certain point for such that or for all
revealing that converges to □
Lemma 1.
Fix a directed graph with loops for all and a topology induced by . Consider the following statements:
- For every self-map , every Picard sequence that converges to is eventually adjacent to v in at least one direction, i.e., such that either or .
- For every sequence with , there exists such that for all either or .Then (i) holds for all self-maps ℑ if and only if (ii) holds.
Proof.
(i)⇒(ii): Let be any sequence with . Define by for all and ; extend ℑ arbitrarily on . Then the Picard orbit of is exactly and it converges to v. By (i), is adjacent to v in one direction, hence (ii).
(ii)⇒(i): If , then is a convergent sequence, so (ii) yields the desired eventual adjacency. □
Remark 5.
If for every there exists such that
then (ii) holds and hence Property holds. Indeed, any sequence is eventually inside , thus eventually adjacent to v.
Example 2.
Let , equip with the standard , and take
including loops only. Define and . Then , however for all n we have and neither nor belongs to Ξ. Hence neither (ii) nor (i) holds in this graph.
Remark 6.
In the proof of our fixed point theorems, (i) is used only to apply the graphical inequality along the sequence of an orbit that converges to its limit v. Therefore, the following version is sufficient for the results: there exists (depending on the particular orbit) such that for all either or . When (i) fails globally as in the example above, a Picard orbit may converge in the -topology but adjacency to v may never occur, and the limit transition in the graph-dependent inequality can break, possibly destroying uniqueness or existence in the intended component.
Lemma 2.
Let be the – Picard sequence. If and in , then . Indeed, for any and large n,
hence and so .
This is consistent with the following definition, which already asserts the uniqueness of the limit for the Picard sequence.
Definition 4.
Let be a graphically extended suprametric space, and be a self-mapping. The triplet is said to satisfy the property if the following condition holds:
- For any two limits and of a term-wise Picard sequence, it must be that
In other words, if a Picard-type iteration of ℑ admits two potential limit points, then these limits must coincide. This ensures the uniqueness of the limit and hence strengthens the convergence behavior of ℑ.
Theorem 2.
In accordance with the provisions delineated in Theorem 1, should all criteria be met concerning the triplet that demonstrates the property , it can be conclusively inferred that the operator ℑ admits a fixed point.
Proof.
Theorem 1 establishes that Picard sequence, initiated at the point , converges to both instances of and . Given that is connected either or then we arrive at
Utilizing the definition of a graphical supra Kannan contraction, we derive the following implications
After straightforward calculations, we obtain
Taking limit we have
It can be concluded that serves as a fixed point of the mapping ℑ. □
Remark 7.
Under the property and using a bounded ψ, if and both maps satisfy the supra–Kannan condition with , then their fixed points differ by at most in ; hence the fixed point depends continuously on ℑ.
Example 3.
Consider the set and the mapping such that
Assume that the mapping given as
The vertex set, denoted by , along with the edge set , is illustrated in Figure 2.
Figure 2.
The Graphical Representation of the Sets and .
Clearly, is a graphically extended suprametric space but not an extended suprametric space since
For the contractive condition, define a mapping as
Case (i) For and , we have
Case (ii) If and , we get
Case (iii) When and , we obtain
All conditions have been satisfied for the parameter , which is within the interval . Consequently, all the criteria outlined in Theorem 2 are fulfilled, confirming that “12” is the unique fixed point of the mapping ℑ.
Definition 5.
ℑ, a self-mapping defined on the graphically extended suprametric space is claimed as a graphical supra-Reich contraction, which is characterized by the following aspects
- for all ifensuring that ℑ preserves
- for all with there exist non-negative constants ensures that
Theorem 3.
Let denote a self-mapping characterized as a graphical supra-Reich contraction within a complete graphically extended suprametric space . Assume that the graph possesses the property denoted as . Under this assumption, there exists an element such that , for some integer . Furthermore, there exists an element such that the sequence is and converges to .
Proof.
The first part of the proof follows the same structural argument presented in Theorem 1, establishing the existence of a Picard sequence such that for all and that is .
Utilizing the contractive condition of the graphical supra-Reich contraction, we arrive at
which means that
Given that set where then above inequality will be
Executing the same approach until we find
In the light of Theorem 1, it is concluded that is a Cauchy sequence and □
Theorem 4.
If all the conditions outlined in Theorem 3 are satisfied with the triplet confirming the property , then it follows that ℑ possesses a fixed point.
Proof.
Theorem 3 ensures that the with a starting point converges to both instances of and Given that is connected either or then we arrive at
By the definition of graphical supra-Reich contraction, we gain
After straightforward calculations, we obtain
Taking the limit as we have
It can be concluded that represents a fixed point of the mapping ℑ. □
Example 4.
Let and be a mapping such that
Consider the mapping with the notation
The vertex set, denoted as , along with the specified edge set , is illustrated in Figure 3.
Clearly, is a graphically extended suprametric space but not an extended suprametric space since
For the contractive condition, define a mapping as
Case (i) For and , we have
Case (ii) When and , we achieve
Case (iii) When and , we achieve
All the cases are satisfied for where Consequently, all the conditions outlined in Theorem 4 are satisfied, establishing that ”6” is the only fixed point of the mapping ℑ.
Figure 3.
The Graphical Representation of the Vertex and Edges Sets for the Supra-Reich Contraction.
Figure 3.
The Graphical Representation of the Vertex and Edges Sets for the Supra-Reich Contraction.

Definition 6.
A mapping is claimed as a graphical supra-Ciric contraction on the graphically extended suprametric space , which is characterized by the following aspects
- for all ifensuring that ℑ preserves
- for all with there exists ensures that
Theorem 5.
Let represent a self-mapping characterized as a graphical supra-Ciric contraction within a complete graphically extended suprametric space . Assume that the graph exhibits property . Under these conditions, there exists an element such that , for a certain . Furthermore, it can be established that there exists an element , for which the sequence , is and converges to .
Proof.
The first part of the proof follows the same structural argument presented in Theorem 1, establishing the existence of a Picard sequence such that for all and that is . Utilizing the contractive condition of graphical supra-Ciric contraction, we arrive at
Choosing the maximum value as results with a contradiction. So, we achieve
Persisting with the same approach until we find
In the light of Theorem 1, we arrive at is a Cauchy sequence and □
Theorem 6.
If the conditions of Theorem 5 are met, and the triplet effectively demonstrates property , it follows that ℑ confidently possesses a fixed point.
Proof.
Theorem 5 robustly establishes that the , commencing from the initial point , converges not only to but also to its transformed counterpart . Given that is connected either or then we arrive at
Using the definition of graphical supra-Ciric contraction, we get
Upon taking the limit as , we arrive at the inequality
which leads to a contradiction. Consequently, it follows that serves as a fixed point of the mapping ℑ. □
Example 5.
Let and be a mapping such that
Consider the function , referred to as
The set of vertices, denoted as , along with the corresponding edge set , is illustrated in Figure 4.
Figure 4.
The Graphical Representation of the Vertex and Edges Sets for the Supra-Ciric Contraction.
Clearly, is a graphically extended suprametric space but not an extended suprametric space, as
For the contractive condition, define a mapping as
Case (i) For and , we have
Case (ii) If and , we obtain
Case (iii) If and , we conclude
In the subsequent discussion, it is concluded that the hypothesis of Theorem 5 holds.
Let be the Picard sequence. Typical traces are
Since is undirected complete graph with loops, , so at every step. Moreover,
hence , that is, the Picard sequence is – and converges to the unique fixed point.
It is established that all requisite conditions are fulfilled for the parameter , which resides within the interval . Consequently, all the criteria delineated in Theorem 6 are satisfied, affirming that “3” serves as the unique fixed point of the mapping ℑ.
3. Application to Market Dynamics
The study integrates its proposed solutions within the dynamic market equilibrium framework prevalent in economic analysis, thereby constructing a mathematical model through the resolution of an initial value problem. Both consumer and producer markets undergo substantial perturbations arising from daily price fluctuations and pricing data. Despite the inherent variability in prices, daily pricing trends exert a significant influence on the markets for production, denoted as , and consumption, represented as . Throughout this economic analysis, the economist endeavors to ascertain the current price, expressed mathematically as .
We define the pair and by the system
subject to
where and are constants.
A state of dynamic economic equilibrium is achieved when market forces reach a state of equilibrium, indicating that the disparity between production and consumption has stabilized. In this condition, the elasticity of supply, denoted as , is equal to the elasticity of demand, represented as . Hence
where , and .
The initial value problem can be articulated in the following manner
In the present analysis, we examine the duration of production and consumption, denoted as . It is established that the problem represented by Equation (1) corresponds equivalently to
where Green’s function is
and is a continuous function.
Let and define the metric as
with and for all . Employing this metric, we establish that qualifies as a complete graphical extended suprametric space. Define the mapping by the following equation
To explore the resolution of the dynamic market equilibrium problem, we can assert that the solution, denoted in Equation (1), serves as a fixed point of the operator ℑ.
Theorem 7.
Consider the operator , which satisfies the subsequent features:
- there exists a such that
- there is a continuous function that holds the propertyConsequently, the dynamic market equilibrium problem delineated in Equation (1) possesses a unique solution.
Proof.
It is evident that the function ℑ is well-defined, and we can assert the subsequent statement
Consider the following inequality derived by squaring both sides of the expression
that can be expressed as
4. Numerical Approximation of the Integral Equation
To numerically validate the theoretical results obtained in Theorem 3, we solve the nonlinear integral equation
using a successive approximation scheme that is Picard iteration. The function models the price evolution under the influence of dynamic production and consumption changes.
For the numerical experiment, we consider a simplified model where the Green’s function is given by
with , the nonlinear kernel is defined as , initial guess: , convergence tolerance: , and discretization: 100 uniform points over the interval .
After iterative computation, the solution converges to a stable trajectory. The figure below illustrates the final result.
This result numerically confirms the existence and uniqueness of the fixed point in the graphically extended suprametric setting, thereby validating the analytical framework proposed in this study.
Classical fixed-point formulations, such as those based on Banach’s contraction principle, typically operate in complete metric or normed spaces and rely on global contraction conditions:
ensuring convergence of iterates to a unique fixed point. While powerful, this approach assumes a homogeneous structure and full domain interaction, which may not accurately represent dynamic systems with localized or constrained dependencies such as production consumption feedback loops in economic networks. The numerical behaviour of the iterative solution, showing the convergence of the Picard iteration and the corresponding price change biases, is illustrated in Figure 5 and Figure 6.
Figure 5.
Numerical solution of the nonlinear integral equation using Picard iteration. The monotonic behavior of indicates stability and convergence of the economic system toward equilibrium. This result numerically confirms the existence and uniqueness of the fixed point in the graphically extended suprametric setting, thereby validating the analytical framework proposed in this study.
Figure 6.
Sample trajectories of the price evolution function under three different market conditions: (i) Baseline scenario using kernel , (ii) Conservative response via , and (iii) Volatile market using . The baseline trajectory demonstrates smooth growth, while conservative behavior slows the increase, and volatile interactions create steeper nonlinear acceleration. This confirms that the proposed model is flexible enough to accommodate diverse market sensitivities and behaviors.
In contrast, our model utilizes a graphically extended suprametric space, denoted by , where the metric is enriched by
- Localized connectivity via a directed graph ,
- A modified triangle inequality involving a kernel function ,
- Structural flexibility allowing asymmetric and nonlinear feedback mechanisms.
This generalized setting enables more realistic modeling of dynamic markets where not all variables interact symmetrically or globally. For example, certain agents such as producers or consumers may only influence subsets of the system, and information may propagate through sparse or hierarchical channels. The suprametric graph captures such nuances through its edge structure and allows path-dependent convergence properties.
Additionally, graphical contractions for instance supra-Kannan, supra-Reich, supra-Ciric provide more relaxed fixed-point conditions compared to Banach’s model, admitting convergence even when traditional global contraction is not satisfied. This is particularly relevant for systems with delayed feedback or response lags, topological constraints such as supply-chain bottlenecks, and varying node influence in price or production adjustments.
Overall, the incorporation of graphically extended suprametrics not only generalizes classical results but also aligns better with network-driven equilibrium dynamics, offering both theoretical richness and application potential in nonlinear economic systems.
5. Broader Impacts and Future Applicability
The framework of graphically extended suprametric spaces developed in this study offers promising avenues for application beyond traditional equilibrium models, particularly in the analysis of decentralized, interconnected, or intelligent systems. In modern economic ecosystems such as energy trading platforms, logistics supply chains, or financial networks, agents are interconnected through dynamic, often asymmetric, relationships. Graph-based suprametric structures allow for modeling:
- localized dependencies (e.g., regional price coupling),
- heterogeneous agent roles (e.g., dominant suppliers vs. fringe actors),
- and time-lagged interactions (e.g., delivery, inventory adjustment).
These models can capture the cascading and nonlinear feedback effects that emerge in real-world economic networks far more effectively than classical global metric-based models.
In online platforms (e.g., gig economies, e-commerce, advertising auctions), participants are matched dynamically under partial information and algorithmic pricing. The graph structure can encode digital trust, transaction history, or algorithmic recommendations. Suprametric modeling allows for
- personalized equilibrium pricing,
- adaptive contract design,
- and platform-wide stability analysis under user churn or market shocks.
Autonomous agents in AI-based systems such as collaborative robots, distributed optimization, or federated learning operate within structured interaction graphs. The proposed fixed point framework enables:
- formal guarantees of convergence in asynchronous or partially connected systems,
- sensitivity control through the kernel ,
- and design of decentralized coordination rules.
Future work could integrate stochastic graph evolution, dynamic node behavior, and real-time control into the suprametric structure, enabling truly adaptive systems analysis. This will bridge the gap between mathematical rigor and engineering-scale implementation across economics, digital infrastructures, and AI.
6. Illustrative Economic Application: Inflation Dynamics in Commodity Networks
To demonstrate the practical relevance of the proposed graphical suprametric model, consider its application to inflation modeling across a multi-tier commodity network. In such a system, producers, suppliers, and distributors are interlinked in a directed graph structure , where each node corresponds to a market agent or sector for instance agriculture, transport, retail, and edges encode transactional influence.
Suppose inflation pressure at a node depends nonlinearly on both its own past inflation rate and aggregated influence from connected suppliers. This can be captured by a fixed-point formulation
where denotes the local inflation rate at market node , reflects the directional impact of upstream nodes such as cost-push inflation, and is a nonlinear kernel encoding behavioral or policy responses.
This structure naturally accommodates with
- Inflationary propagation through commodity chains,
- Localized shocks (e.g., oil price spikes, wage contracts),
- Delayed or asymmetric interactions between sectors,
- Policy interventions as perturbations to the kernel function.
Thus, the suprametric fixed-point formulation provides a mathematically robust and interpretively rich framework for studying inflation stabilization, price diffusion, or multi-sector equilibrium evolution in complex economies.
The convergence of the Picard iteration can be effectively illustrated through the construction of a small weighted graph. The following example will serve to demonstrate the iterative process and its trajectory toward a fixed point, ultimately highlighting the reliability of the method in producing consistent solutions.
Example 6.
Let and equip it with the undirected complete graph (all loops and all directed edges ). Define and . Consider the self-map given by ; then .
For all ,
with . Hence ℑ is a graphical supra-Ciric contraction where the edge preservation is trivial since G is complete. The Picard iteration starting from is
and admits the closed form , hence converges geometrically to the unique fixed point solving .
7. Conclusions
This research investigation delves into the realm of graphically extended suprametric spaces, effectively merging the theoretical constructs of suprametric space theory with graphical structures. By introducing and rigorously analyzing graphical supra-Kannan, supra-Reich, and supra-Ciric contractions, we have successfully established both the existence and uniqueness of fixed points for these mappings within complete graphically extended suprametric spaces. Our findings serve to generalize and extend prior contributions to fixed point theory, showcasing the enhanced versatility and applicability of graphical structures within this mathematical context.
The illustrative examples provided within this paper elucidate the practical utility of our theoretical framework, demonstrating how the incorporation of graphical features can significantly enrich the traditional understanding of suprametric spaces. Furthermore, our application of these concepts to dynamic market equilibrium exemplifies the relevance of our results in tackling real-world problems, particularly within the domains of economic modeling and analysis.
Open Problems and Future Directions
- A promising area for further exploration includes the investigation of fixed point existence for alternative types of graphical contractions, such as supra-Ćirić-Reich-Rus or supra-Hardy-Rogers contractions, within the context of graphically extended suprametric spaces.
- Future research could also extend the established results to encompass multivalued mappings, examining their implications and applications within optimization and control theory.
- The application of graphically extended suprametric spaces to network analysis represents a compelling direction for research, particularly in studying aspects of connectivity and stability within complex systems.
- The formulation of numerical algorithms grounded in the fixed point theorems presented in this work could be pivotal in addressing nonlinear equations that arise across engineering and economics.
This work opens new avenues for research in fixed point theory and its applications, bridging the gap between abstract mathematical structures and practical problems. Subsequent investigations may further refine these theoretical concepts and uncover their potential in a multitude of interdisciplinary contexts.
Author Contributions
Conceptualization, E.G., A.B. and H.A.; methodology, E.G., A.B., H.A. and M.Ö.; software, E.G., A.B., H.A. and M.Ö.; validation, E.G., A.B., H.A., M.Y. and M.Ö.; formal analysis, E.G., A.B., H.A., M.Y. and M.Ö.; investigation, E.G., A.B., H.A., M.Y. and M.Ö.; resources, E.G., A.B., H.A., M.Y. and M.Ö.; data curation, E.G., A.B. and M.Ö.; writing—original draft preparation, E.G., A.B., H.A., M.Y. and M.Ö.; writing—review and editing, E.G., A.B., M.Y. and M.Ö.; visualization, E.G., A.B. and M.Ö.; supervision, M.Ö.; project administration, M.Y. and M.Ö.; funding acquisition, M.Ö. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.
Funding
This research received no external funding.
Data Availability Statement
The data presented in this study are available upon request from the corresponding author.
Acknowledgments
The authors express their gratitude towards the anonymous reviewers for their insightful recommendations, which significantly contributed to the enhancement of the study.
Conflicts of Interest
Author Mahpeyker Öztürk was employed by the company Education Training Consultancy Research and Development and Trade Ltd., Co. The remaining authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest.
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