Abstract
In this paper, we present and describe a new type of fuzzy open sets, called fuzzy -e-open sets in double fuzzy topological spaces (DFT Ss,) based on Šostak’s approach. This type belongs to the group of fuzzy ---open sets and includes all fuzzy ---open sets, fuzzy --pre-open sets, and fuzzy --semi-open sets. We then explore the idea of -e-continuity between DFT Ss and . We also introduce and examine the concepts of -almost e-continuity and -weakly e-continuity, which are less strict than -e-continuity. Subsequently, we introduce and analyze new mappings through Fuzzy -e-open and Fuzzy -e-closed sets. Finally, we present and introduce some novel new types of -separation axioms, named Fuzzy -e-regular and Fuzzy -e-normal spaces, and we examine some of their properties.
Keywords:
DF-e-closure operator; double fuzzy topological spaces; (?, ?)-fuzzy-e-open set; DF-e-irresoluteness; DF-e-openness; F-e-normal space; (?, ?)-fuzzy δ-continuity MSC:
154A40; 45D05; 03E72
1. Historical Background
The idea of a fuzzy set (denoted as an F-set) within a non-empty set Q can be understood as a mapping , where . This concept was introduced by Zadeh in 1965 [1]. In 1968, the concept of F-topology was developed by the same author mentioned in [2]. Numerous researchers have successfully expanded general topology into the fuzzy realm using precise techniques. Notably, Šostak [3] pointed out that the concept of an F-topology as a crisp subclass of F-sets, along with the notion of fuzziness regarding the openness of an F-set, has not been thoroughly explored. This gap in understanding could hinder the process of fuzzifying topological spaces. To address this, Šostak proposed a new definition of F-topology, framing it through the lens of openness for F-sets, which builds upon the prior work by Chang [2]. Several other scholars (including Al-omeri [4,5], El Gayyar et al. [6], Höhle and Šostak [7], Ramadan et al. [8], Priyalatha et al. [9], and Al-omeri [10]) have redefined and examined the same concepts in fuzzy topology, often overlooking Šostak’s contributions.
The notion of an intuitionistic fuzzy set was defined by Atanassov [11,12], which is a generalization of a fuzzy set [1]. In conjunction with this, Coker [13,14] described intuitionistic fuzzy topology inspired by Chang’s perspective [2]. Subsequently, the authors of [15,16] launched an intuitionistic fuzzy topology based on Šostak’s interpretation [3]. Additionally, in 2005, Garcia and Rodabaugh substituted the term ‘intuitionistic’ with ‘double’ [17]. In 2025, Al-omeri presented robust new definitions including double fuzzy -cluster points, -fuzzy -closure of denoted as , as well as -fuzzy -closed and -open sets and the concept of a double fuzzy -continuous function, all grounded in Šostak’s interpretations [18] as published in the Eur. J. Pure Appl. Math. We will clarify how the double fuzzy structure generalizes the standard fuzzy topology in cases where the second structure becomes degenerate or when the parameters are held at their extreme values.
Consider to be a Double Fuzzy Topological Space (DFTS). For each , , and , if we have a double fuzzy point representing the collection of all fuzzy points in Q then we can identify as a double fuzzy -cluster point of a fuzzy set [18] within a Double Fuzzy Topological Space Q. This is true if every (r, s)-fuzzy regular open set that includes the double fuzzy point (which shares the same support as ) intersects non-trivially with . Alternatively, for every -fuzzy regular open Q-neighborhood around , if it is q-coincident with then we can state that .
The following aspects are addressed in this discussion:
- 1
- In Section 2, we delve into a new class of fuzzy open sets within DFT Ss, inspired by Šostak’s perspective [3]. We refer to these sets as double fuzzy -e-open sets. Additionally, we define and explore the concepts of double fuzzy -e-closure operators and double fuzzy -e-interior operators. Moreover, we introduce the terms double fuzzy ---open sets, double fuzzy ---open sets, double fuzzy --pre-open sets, and double fuzzy --semi-open sets.
- 2
- In Section 3, we present the notion of double fuzzy -e-continuity between DFTSs and . Furthermore, we examine and define the concepts of -weakly e-continuity and -almost e-continuity, which serve as weaker variants of -e-continuity.
- 3
- Section 4 focuses on investigating and defining innovative DF-mappings that utilize double fuzzy -e-open sets. We also put forth new classifications of double fuzzy separation axioms, identified as double fuzzy -e-regular and double fuzzy -e-normal spaces, and we will discuss their properties in detail.
- 4
- Finally, in Section 6 we wrap up the paper by presenting our conclusions and suggesting topics for future research.
2. Preliminaries
Definition 1
([19,20,21]). A mapping is said to be double fuzzy topology on Q for the pair of mapping if it satisfies the following conditions:
- 1.
- ,
- 2.
- and ,
- 3.
- and for each , .
Definition 2
([22]). Let be a DFTS. , , , , a fuzzy set μ is called the -Q-neighborhood of , if , and .
Definition 3
([23]). Let be a DFTS. Then, for each , and is called -fuzzy regular open (or -FRO, for short) if . A fuzzy set μ is called -fuzzy regular closed (or -FRC, for short) if is a -FRO set.
Definition 4
([23]). is an example of a DFTS. For every , , and , a fuzzy set μ is said to be -fuzzy regular open (or -FRO, for short). Assume . A fuzzy set μ is called -fuzzy regular closed (or -FRC, for short) if is an -FRO set.
Definition 5
([18]). Consider the DFTS . For every , , and , where μ is a fuzzy subset of DFTS Q. Assume that φ is a fuzzy subset of Q that meets the requirements listed below:
- (a)
- For any double fuzzy points in φ are -δ-cluster points of μ;
- (b)
- For any -set ν, which satisfies this condition , there is a -point that is not a -δ-cluster point of μ.
Definition 6
([18]). We define -fuzzy δ-closure of μ, the set of all -δ-cluster points of μ, denoted by . Consequently, a characteristic associated with the notation , will always suggest that the property belongs to every -fuzzy δ-closure of μ. A double fuzzy set μ is called an -fuzzy δ-closed set if . The complement of an -F-δ-closed set is called an -F-δ-open set.
Definition 7
([18]). Let be a DFTS. Then, for each , and . The and operators are defined as follows:
- 1.
- ;
- 2.
- .
Definition 8
([18]).
- 1.
- ;
- 2.
- .
Theorem 1
([18]). Let be a DFTS. If for each , and then the operator satisfies the following statements:
- 1.
- , if and ;
- 2.
- ;
- 3.
- ;
- 4.
- , ;
- 5.
- .
Theorem 2
([18]). Let be a DFTS. If for each , and then the operator satisfies the following statements:
- 1.
- , if and ;
- 2.
- ;
- 3.
- ;
- 4.
- , ;
- 5.
- .
Definition 9
([18]). A function f from a Double Fuzzy Topological Space (DFTS) to another DFTS is considered double fuzzy δ-continuous at a double fuzzy point in Q if certain conditions are met. In this context, is an -fuzzy δ-open set, for each , , and υ is an -Fuzzy Regular open Open (FRO) set in with certain properties. These properties include the condition that the measure of the FRO set under the second DFTS, denoted as , should be greater than or equal to a certain value , and the dual measure, denoted as , should be less than or equal to a certain value . In simpler terms, for every double fuzzy point in Q and for every -FRO set neighborhood γ of in there must exist an -FRO set neighborhood β of in Q such that is less than or equal to γ.
3. On (𝔫, 𝔪)-Fuzzy e-Open and e-Closed Sets
Here, we present and study a new class of F--open sets, called F--e-open sets and other open sets in DFTS based on Šostak’s sense [3]. In addition, we explore and investigate the concepts of -e-interior operators and -e-closure operators.
Definition 10.
Let be a . Then, for each , , and F-set is said to be:
- 1.
- F--δpre-open set if .
- 2.
- F--δsemi-open set if .
- 3.
- F---open set if .
- 4.
- F--a-open set if .
- 5.
- F--e-open set if .
Definition 11.
Let be a . Then, for each , , and F-set is said to be:
- 1.
- F--δpre-closed set if .
- 2.
- F--δsemi-closed set if .
- 3.
- F---closed set if .
- 4.
- F--a-closed set if .
- 5.
- F--e-closed set if .
The complements of F--e-open sets (resp. F--e-closed sets) are F--e-closed sets (resp. F--e-open sets).
Theorem 3.
Let be a . IF for each , then
- 1.
- Every F--δpre-open set is F--e-open.
- 2.
- Every F--e-open set is F---open.
- 3.
- Every F--δsemi-open set is F--e-open.
Proof.
(1) If A is an F--pre-open set then
Thus, A is F--e-open.
(2) If A is an F--e-open set then
Thus, A is an F---open.
(3) If A is an F--semi-open set then
Thus, A is F--e-open. □
Remark 1. 
Based on our earlier discussions and definitions, here is the diagram:

Remark 2.
The opposite of the diagram presented above does not hold true, as demonstrated by Examples 1–3.
Example 1.
Let and suppose defined as , , . Define as follows:
Therefore, is an F--e-open set; however, it does not meet the criteria for being an F--pre-open nor F--a-open.
Example 2.
Let and suppose defined as , , . Define as follows:
Consequently, qualifies as an F--e-open set; however, it does not meet the criteria for being an F--semi-open set.
Example 3.
Let and suppose defined as , . Define as follows:
Therefore, is an F---open set; however, it does not meet the criteria for being an F--e open.
Proposition 1.
Let be a . Then, for each , we have the following properties:
- 1.
- The union of F--e-open sets is F--e-open.
- 2.
- The intersection of F--e-closed sets is F--e-closed.
Proof.
The proof follows by Definitions 10 and 11. □
Proposition 2.
Let be a . Then, for each , , and every F--e-closed set , we have:
- 1.
- If then is F--δsemi-closed.
- 2.
- If then is F--δpre-closed.
- 3.
- If is -FRO set then is F--δpre-closed.
- 4.
- If is -FRC set then is F--δsemi-closed.
Proof.
This is easily proved by Definitions 10 and 11. □
Proposition 3.
Let be a . If for each , , and every F--e-open set then we have:
- 1.
- If then is F--δpre-closed.
- 2.
- If then is F--δsemi-closed.
- 3.
- If is -FRO set then is F--δsemi-closed.
- 4.
- If is -FRC set then is F--δpre-closed.
Proof.
This is easily proved by Definitions 10 and 11. □
Definition 12.
In a , for every , , , and we define a -e-closure operator as follows: F--e-closed set}.
Corollary 1.
Let be a . Then, for each , , . Then, is an F--e-closed set if and only if .
Proof.
This is followed by Definition 12. □
Theorem 4.
Let be a . Then, for each , , . Then, for any -operator the following properties are satisfying:
- 1.
- , ;
- 2.
- ;
- 3.
- , if and ;
- 4.
- ;
- 5.
- ;
- 6.
- .
Proof.
Statements , , and are easily proved by referring to Definition 12.
(4): From ( and , . Now, we show that . If does not contain then there is and with . (I)
From , and by Definition 12, there is as an F--e-closed set and with . Since , this implies . Now, by the definition of , it follows that .
Hence, , which is a contradiction for (I). Therefore, . Then, .
Since and , it follows that by (3), and . Therefore, .
By the Corollary 1 and the fact that is an F--e-closed set, then . □
Definition 13.
Let be a . Then, for every , , we define a -e-interior operator as follows: F--e-open set}.
Corollary 2.
Let be a . Then, for each , , . Then:
- 1.
- .
- 2.
- .
Proof.
(1) For every , we have F--e-closed} = F--e-open set}] .
(2) This is comparable to (1). □
Proposition 4.
In a , for every , . An F-set is F--e-open if and only if .
Proof.
This is followed by Definition 13. □
Theorem 5.
Let be a . Then, for each , , . Then, for any -operator , the following properties are satisfying:
- 1.
- ;
- 2.
- ;
- 3.
- , if ;
- 4.
- ;
- 5.
- .
Proof.
This is comparable to the proof of Theorem 4. □
4. On Double Fuzzy e-Irresoluteness and e-Continuity
In this section, we present and examine the idea of --e-continuity among DFT Ss, as defined by Šostak’s sense [3]. Additionally, we introduce and analyze the concepts of --almost e-continuity and --weakly e-continuity. Within this section, we consider , (where and ) for each .
Definition 14.
A function is said to be double fuzzy δ-e-continuous (-δ-e-continuity, for short), if is an F--e-open set, for every , , and with and .
Remark 3. 
Based on our earlier discussions and definitions, here is the diagram:

Example 4.
Let , and suppose defined as , , . Define as follows:
Therefore, the identity F-function is --e-continuous, but it is neither -pre-continuous nor --continuous.
Example 5.
Let , and suppose defined as , , . Define as follows:
Therefore, the identity F-function is --e-continuous, but it is not -semi-continuous.
Example 6.
Let , and suppose defined as , . Define as follows:
Therefore, the identity F-function is --continuous, but it is not --e-continuous.
Recall that denotes the fuzzy point (or induced fuzzy image) corresponding to the point Q under the mapping f.
Theorem 6.
An F-mapping is -δ-e-continuous if and only if for any and any with and containing there is , such that we have F--e-open containing with .
Proof.
Suppose and with and containing , and therefore . Since , this implies . Then, is F--e-open containing with .
Suppose and with and containing . According to this assumption, is F--e-open containing with . Then, and . Thus, , so is an F--e-open set. Therefore, f is --e-continuous. □
Theorem 7.
Let be an F-function. Then, -δ-e-continuous is equivalent to the following statements for any , and , and :
- 1.
- f is -δ-e-continuous;
- 2.
- is F--e-closed, for each with and ;
- 3.
- ;
- 4.
- ;
- 5.
- .
Proof.
The proof follows by and Definition 14.
Let . By (2), we got that is F--e-closed. Therefore, . This implies that .
Let . By (3), . Then, .
The proof follows by and Corollary 2.
Let be an F--e-open set. By (5), . Hence, . Therefore, is F--e-open, so f is --e-continuous. □
Definition 15.
For an F-function is called -δ-e-irresolute if is an F--e-open set for each F--e-open set .
Lemma 1.
Every -δ-e-irresolute function is -δ-e-continuous.
Proof.
The proof is derived from Definitions 14 and 15. □
Remark 4.
As demonstrated by Example 7, the opposite of Lemma 1 fails.
Example 7.
Let and suppose defined as , . Define as follows:
Consequently, the F-mapping , which is the identity, is not -δ-e-irresolute but is -δ-e-continuous.
Theorem 8.
Let be an F-function. Then, -δ-e-continuous is equivalent to the following statements for any , and , and :
- 1.
- f is -δ-e-irresolute;
- 2.
- is F--e-closed, for each is F--e-closed;
- 3.
- ;
- 4.
- ;
- 5.
- .
Proof.
The proof follows by and Definition 14.
Let . By (2), we got that is F--e-closed. Therefore, . This implies that .
Let . By (3), . Then, .
The proof follows by and Corollary 2.
Let be an F--e-open set. By (5), . Hence, . Therefore, is F--e-open, so f is --e-irresolute. □
Corollary 3.
Let and be two F-functions. Hence, the the composition is -δ-e-irresolute (resp. -δ-e-continuous) if f is -δ-e-irresolute and K is -δ-e-irresolute (resp. -δ-e-continuous).
Proof.
The proof is derived from Definitions 14 and 15. □
Definition 16.
An F-function is said to be -δ-almost-e-continuous if for each with and .
Lemma 2.
Every -δ-e-continuous function is -δ-almost-e-continuous.
Proof.
The proof is derived from Definitions 14 and 16. □
Remark 5.
As demonstrated by Example 8, the opposite of Lemma 2 fails.
Example 8.
Let and suppose defined as , , . Define as follows:
Consequently, the F-mapping identifies with -δ-almost-e-irresolute, but it is not -δ-e-continuous.
Theorem 9.
An F-mapping is -δ-almost-e-continuous if and only if for any and any with and containing there is that is F--e-open containing with .
Proof.
Suppose and with and containing , and therefore . Since , this implies that . Then, is F--e-open containing with .
Suppose and with and containing . According to this assumption, is F--e-open containing with , since and . Hence, , Therefore, f is --almost-e-continuous. □
Theorem 10.
Let be an F-function, , and . Then, the following statements are comparable for every and :
- 1.
- f is -δ-almost-e-continuous;
- 2.
- is F--e-open for each -FRO ;
- 3.
- is F--e-closed for each -FRC ;
- 4.
- for each F--e-open set ;
- 5.
- for each F--δsemi-open set .
Proof.
Suppose and be an -FRO set with . Hence, by (1) there is that is F--e-open with and . Hence, and . Then, , so is F--e-open.
If we consider that is -FRC set then by (2) is F--e-open. This implies that is F--e-closed.
If is F--e-open, and since is -FRC set, then by (3) is F--e-closed. Since , it follows that .
The proof is derived from the principle that any F--semi-open set is F--e-open.
If is -FRC set then is F--semi-open. By (5), . Thus, is F--e-closed.
Suppose and with and , such that , and then . Since is -FRC set, then by (3) is F--e-closed. Hence, is F--e-open and . Hence, . Then, f is --almost-e-continuous. □
Definition 17.
If is an F-function then f is said to be -δ-weakly-e-continuous if for each with and .
Lemma 3.
Every -δ-e-continuous function is -δ-weakly-e-continuous.
Proof.
The proof is derived from Definitions 14 and 17. □
Remark 6.
As demonstrated by Example 9, the opposite of Lemma 3 fails.
Example 9.
Let and suppose define as , , . Define as follows:
Consequently, the F-mapping , which is the identity, is not -δ-e-continuous but is -δ-weakly-e-continuous.
Theorem 11.
An F-mapping is -δ-weakly-e-continuous if and only if for any and any with and containing there is that is F--e-open containing with .
Proof.
Suppose and with and containing , and therefore . Since , this implies that . Then, is F--e-open containing with .
Suppose and with and containing . According to this assumption, is F--e-open containing with , since and . Hence, . Therefore, f is --weakly-e-continuous. □
Theorem 12.
Let be an F-function. Then the following statements are equivalent:
- 1.
- f is -δ-weakly-e-continuous;
- 2.
- if with , and ;
- 3.
- ;
- 4.
- .
Proof.
The proof follows by Corollary 2 and Definition 17.
Let . Hence, by (2) . Then, .
The proof follows from Corollary 2.
Let with , and . Then, by (4) . This implies that , so f is --weakly-e-continuous. □
Lemma 4.
Every -δ-almost-e-continuous function is -δ-weakly-e-continuous.
Proof.
The proof is derived from Definitions 16 and 17. □
Remark 7.
As demonstrated by Example 10, the opposite of Lemma 4 fails.
Example 10.
Let and suppose defined as , , . Define as follows:
Consequently, the F-mapping , which is the identity, is -δ-weakly-e-continuous, but it is not -δ-almost-e-continuous.
Remark 8. 
Based on our earlier discussions and definitions, here is the diagram:

Corollary 4.
Let and be two F-functions. Hence, the the composition is -δ-almost-e-continuous if f is -δ-e-irresolute (resp. -δ-e-continuous) and -δ-almost-e-continuous (resp. -δ-continuous).
Proof.
The proof is derived from previous Definitions 16 and 17. □
5. Some Applications via F-(𝔫, 𝔪)-e-Open
Based on Šostak’s Sense [7], we present and investigate some new --mappings between DFTSs and . Then, using F--e-closed sets, we present and discuss new kinds of --separation axioms. These are called F--e-regular and F--e-normal spaces. Within this section, we consider , (where and ) for each .
Definition 18.
An F-δ-mapping is said to be -δ-e-open if is an F--e-open set for every with and .
Definition 19.
An F-mapping is said to be -δ-e-irresolute open if is an F--e-open set for every F--e-open set .
Lemma 5.
Every -δ-e-irresolute open function is -δ-e-open.
Proof.
The proof is derived from Definitions 18 and 19. □
Remark 9.
As demonstrated by Example 11, the opposite of Lemma 5 fails.
Example 11.
Let and suppose define as , . Define as follows:
Consequently, the F-mapping , which is the identity, is -δ-e-open, but it is not -δ-e-irresolute open.
Theorem 13.
Let be an F-function, , and . Then, the following statements are equivalent for every and :
- 1.
- f is -δ-e-open;
- 2.
- ;
- 3.
- ;
- 4.
- For each and each , with and and , there is is F--e-closed with and .
Proof.
Since , then by (1) is F--e-open. This implies that .
Set ; hence, by (2) . Therefore, .
Let and with and , such that . Hence, , . Then, by (3) . Therefore, we have . Then, is F--e-closed with and .
Let with and . Set and , then . By (4), is F--e-closed with and . Thus, . Hence, , . Therefore, , so is an F--e-open set. Then, f is --e-open. □
Theorem 14.
Let be an F-function, , and . Then, the following statements are equivalent for every and :
- 1.
- f is -δ-e-irresolute open;
- 2.
- ;
- 3.
- ;
- 4.
- For each and each , with and and , there is that is F--e-closed with and .
Proof.
The proof is akin to that of Theorem 13. □
Definition 20.
An F-δ-mapping is said to be -δ-e-closed if is an F--e-closed set for every with and .
Definition 21.
An F-mapping is said to be -δ-e-irresolute closed if is an F--e-closed set for every F--e-closed set .
Lemma 6.
Every -δ-e-irresolute closed function is -δ-e-closed.
Proof.
The proof is derived from Definitions 20 and 21. □
Theorem 15.
Let be an F-function, , and . Then, the following statements are equivalent for every and :
- 1.
- f is -δ-e-closed;
- 2.
- ;
- 3.
- ;
- 4.
- For each and each , with and and , there is is F--e-open with and .
Proof.
The proof is comparable to Theorem 13. □
Theorem 16.
Let be an F-function, , and . Then, the following statements are equivalent for every and :
- 1.
- f is -δ-e-irresolute closed;
- 2.
- ;
- 3.
- ;
- 4.
- For each and each , with and and , there is is F--e-open with and .
Proof.
The proof is comparable to Theorem 13. □
Lemma 7.
Let be a bijective F-function; then, f is -δ-e-irresolute open if and only if f is -δ-e-irresolute closed.
Proof.
The proof is derived from: . □
Definition 22.
Suppose that is bijective F-mapping; then, it is called -δ-e-irresolute closed homeomorphism if f and are -δ-e-irresolute.
Theorem 17.
For a F-bijective function , the following statements are equivalent for every and :
- 1.
- f is -δ-e-irresolute homeomorphism;
- 2.
- f is -δ-e-irresolute closed and -δ-e-irresolute;
- 3.
- f is -δ-e-irresolute open and -δ-e-irresolute;
- 4.
- ;
- 5.
- ;
- 6.
- ;
- 7.
- .
Proof.
The proof of the following Theorem is easy and so is omitted. □
Definition 23.
Let , , , and . A DFTS is said to be an F--e-regular space if for every F--e-closed set there is with and for , such that , , and .
Definition 24.
Let , , and . A DFTS is said to be an F--e-normal space if for each F--e-closed set and there is with and for , such that , , and .
Theorem 18.
For every DFTS , such that and , the following statements are equivalent:
- 1.
- is F--e-regular space.
- 2.
- If for every F--e-open set then there is with , , and .
- 3.
- If for every F--e-closed set then there is with and for , such that , , and .
Proof.
Let for each F--e-open set ; then, . Since is F--e-regular, then there is with , , , and , such that , , and . Hence, ; then, .
Let for every F--e-closed set ; then, . By (2), there is with , and . Since and is an F--e-open set and . In addition, by (2) there is with , and . Therefore, . Set ; thus, and . Hence, . Therefore, .
This is readily demonstrated by Definition 23. □
Theorem 19.
For every DFTS , such that and , the following statements are equivalent:
- 1.
- is F--e-normal space.
- 2.
- If for each F--e-closed set , and F--e-open set then there is with , , and .
- 3.
- If for each F--e-closed set then there is with , for , such that , , and .
Proof.
The proof is comparable to that of Theorem 18. □
Theorem 20.
Suppose is a DF-open function and a bijective -δ-e-irresolute. If is an F--e-regular space (resp. F--e-normal space) then is an F--e-regular space (resp. F--e-normal space).
Proof.
If for each F--e-closed set and f is --e-irresolute then is an F--e-closed set. Set , and then . Hence, is F--e-regular, there is with , , , and , such that , and . Hence, f is a bijective --open mapping; this implies , , and . Therefore, is an F--e-regular space. The other case also follows similar lines. □
Theorem 21.
Suppose that is a -δ-e-irresolute and an injective -δ-continuous mapping. If is an F--e-regular space (resp. F--e-normal space) then is an F--e-regular space (resp. F--e-normal space).
Proof.
If for every F--e-closed set and f is injective DF--e-irresolute closed then is an F--e-closed set and . Thus, is F--e-regular, there is with , , , and , such that , , and . Since f is a --continuous mapping, then and with , , , , and . Hence, is an F--e-regular space. The other case also follows similar lines. □
Theorem 22.
Suppose that is a surjective -δ-e-irresolute, -δ-open, and -δ-closed mapping. If is an F--e-regular space (resp. F--e-normal space) then is an F--e-regular space (resp. F--e-normal space).
Proof.
The proof is similar to that of Theorem 20. □
6. Conclusions
In this paper, we introduced a new class of generalized F-open sets, referred to as F--e-open sets, within the context of DFT S, inspired by Šostak’s framework. We explored various characterizations of these sets and examined their interrelations. Additionally, we presented and analyzed the concepts of --e-closure and --e-interior operators.
We then defined and discussed the idea of --e-continuity between DFTS pairs and . Furthermore, we investigated and characterized the weaker forms of this continuity, namely --almost-e-continuity and --weakly-e-continuity. Following this, we defined and studied new DF-mappings that utilize F--e-closed and F--e-open sets.
It is important to emphasize that the present theory properly generalizes the classical fuzzy topological framework of Zadeh (and Chang). Indeed, when the double fuzzy structure collapses to a single fuzzy topology (i.e., and the parameters are chosen at extremal values , the operators , and the -operator reduce to the usual fuzzy interior and closure operators. Consequently, the definition of a fuzzy -e-open set reduces to the classical notion of fuzzy open sets. Thus, the classical theory appears as a special case of our generalized framework.
The introduction of the parameters provides additional structural flexibility, allowing a finer gradation between different levels of openness and regularity. This demonstrates that fuzzy -e-open sets form a proper and nontrivial extension of Zadeh-type fuzzy topology, enriching the theoretical foundation of double fuzzy topological spaces and opening new directions for further research.
Finally, we introduced new types of DF-separation axioms based on F--e-closed sets, and we outlined their properties. Future research may explore several areas, including: (1) the definition of upper (lower) e-continuous DF-multifunctions and F--e-connected sets; (2) extending the novel concepts introduced here within the framework of fuzzy ideals; and (3) applying these notions to fuzzy soft topological (r-minimal) spaces, as outlined in references [24,25].
Author Contributions
Conceptualization, W.A.-O.; Methodology, W.A.-O.; Investigation, M.A.; Resources, W.A.-O.; Writing—original draft, W.A.-O. and M.A.; Writing—review and editing, W.A.-O. and M.A.; Funding acquisition, M.A. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.
Funding
We would like to acknowledge the initial support received from Jadara University under grant number Jadara-SR-Full2023. This support played a vital role in facilitating this research.
Data Availability Statement
The original contributions presented in this study are included in the article. Further inquiries can be directed to the corresponding author.
Acknowledgments
The authors are grateful to the Deanship of Scientific Research at Jadara University for providing financial support for this publication.
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare that there were no conflicts of interests regarding this manuscript.
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