Abstract
This study explores innovative insights into the realms of dynamic programming and fractional differential equations, situated explicitly within the framework of partial modular b-metric spaces enriched with a binary relation , proposing a novel definition for a generalized -type Suzuki -contraction specific to these spaces. By doing so, we pave the way for a range of relation-theoretical common fixed-point theorems, highlighting the versatility of our approach. To illustrate the practical relevance of our findings, we present a compelling example. Ultimately, this work aims to enrich the existing academic discourse and stimulate further research and practical applications within the field.
Keywords:
fixed point; partial modular b-metric; binary relation; fractional differential equations; dynamic programming MSC:
37C25; 47H10; 54H25
1. Introduction and Preliminaries
Metric fixed-point theory offers a plethora of opportunities for researchers. Among the most notable contributions to this field is the Banach Contraction Principle [1]. This principle has established itself as a fundamental cornerstone within the domain, catalyzing numerous advancements by inspiring an array of generalizations and adaptations related to the concept of contraction mapping.
The concept of metric spaces is crucial in mathematical analysis and serves as a key foundation for various applications. It has seen considerable theoretical development, with researchers working to refine or extend its definition, including the creation of b-metric spaces, a significant advancement in this field. The b-metric structure originated from Bakhtin’s influential study [2], which introduced the b-metric function and significantly contributed to metric space theory. This metric has since been further developed by researchers like Czerwik [3,4]. The main difference between a standard metric and a b-metric is that the latter adapts the triangle inequality into a broader form:
Within this framework, a function is defined as a b-metric with constant ℏ, setting a b-metric space on set . This essentially generalizes standard metric spaces, especially when , but differs by potentially lacking continuity, unlike classical metrics.
Matthews [5] has made significant advancements in denotational semantics by introducing “partial metric spaces”, which deviate from traditional metric spaces by allowing nonzero self-distances. While all metric spaces are a subset of partial metric spaces with self-distances set to zero, the introduction of nonzero self-distances enables the exploration of more complex mathematical relationships. This has made partial metric spaces a crucial development in modern mathematics, significantly expanding the theory and application of metric spaces.
In their notable study of 2014, Mustafa et al. [6] put forth the concept of the partial b-metric, blending elements of partial metrics and b-metrics within metric spaces. Moreover, they developed a vital extension of the Banach contraction principle for these spaces, significantly contributing to the field’s progress.
Definition 1
([6]). A partial b-metric on a non-empty set is a function for all , which fulfills the subsequent circumstances:
- ;
- ;
- ;
- .
A partial b-metric space is a pair, such that is a non-empty set and is a partial b-metric on . The number is also called the coefficient of .
Shukla [7] modified the triangle property of partial b-metric to obtain that each partial b-metric generated a b-metric and established a convergence criterion and some working rules in partial b-metric spaces. Definition 1 has been modified in [7] by considering the following condition instead of : for all
Since , from we have
In 2006, Chistyakov [8] introduced the idea of a modular metric for arbitrary sets, paving the way for modular spaces. He expanded on this concept in 2010, introducing the term “modular metric spaces”.
Definition 2
([8,9]). Let . A function , defined by , is called a modular metric on if it satisfies the following statements for all :
- for all ⇔,
- for all ,
- for all .
If in lieu of , the axiom
holds, and thus is called a pseudomodular metric on .
In 2018, Ege and Alaca [10] advanced metric space theory by introducing the concept of a modular b-metric space. By modifying condition , they developed a novel approach to the understanding of modular metric spaces, enhancing the framework and applications of this theory:
- There exists , such that for all and for all ,
In 2010, Hosseinzadeh and Parvaneh [11] introduced the idea of partial modular metric spaces. This idea builds on the existing concept of partial metric spaces. Their work set the stage for Das et al. [12] to later update the definition of the partial modular metric function. They made changes to the rules about non-zero self-distance and the triangle inequality.
In 2023, Kesik et al. [13] introduced a new concept called a partial modular b-metric function. This idea combines aspects of partial, modular, and b-metric spaces. The authors provided results that clarify the topological features of this new space.
Definition 3
([13]). Let be a non-empty set and let . A function is called a partial modular b-metric (briefly ) on if the following conditions hold for all :
- and ;
- , for all ;
- , for all ;
- , for all .
Then, it is said that is a partial modular b-metric space which denotes .
An on is said to be convex if, in addition to the hypotheses , and , it satisfies the following: for all and ,
- .
Furthermore, a convex modular satisfies the subsequent expression for :
For a given , the following two sets and are centered at :
- , for some ;
- .
Example 1
([13]). Let and be a mapping defined by for all :
Then, is a on with coefficient .
In the ensuing discussions, we present some newly introduced examples related to .
Example 2.
Let , be a constant and be a function defined by
for all . Then, is a on with the coefficient .
Example 3.
Let and be a function defined by for all
where is a constant. Then, is a on with the coefficient .
Remark 1.
It is a certainty that every partial modular space is a with the parameter , and every modular b-metric space is a with the same parameter and zero self-distance. Nevertheless, it is not necessary for the opposite of these facts to be precise. In the subsequent illustration, we will clarify the case.
Example 4.
Let and be a function defined by
for all and for all . Then, is a on with the coefficient , but it is neither a modular b-metric nor a partial modular metric space. Indeed, for any , we get , which yields that is not a modular b-metric on . Moreover, for , and , we have and
Hence, we conclude that for all , which results in is not a partial modular metric on .
Some additional examples of can be generated by employing the following propositions.
Proposition 1.
Let be a non-empty set, such that ω is a modular b-metric with and is a partial modular metric on . Then, the function , defined by
for all and for all , is a on , i.e., is a .
Proof.
Let be a modular b-metric with and be a partial modular metric on . Then, the function is clearly fulfilled the axioms , and . Hence, for the last axiom of , we have
which implies that holds. Ultimately, we achieve that is a . □
For a comprehensive understanding of various notions and concepts, such as completeness and convergence, within the framework of partial modular b-, it is recommended to consult the detailed exposition in [13].
Lemma 1
([13]). Let be a on a non-empty set . Define
Then, ω is a modular b-metric on .
Lemma 2
([13]). Let be a on and be a sequence in . Then,
- is a -Cauchy sequence in ⇔ it is a ω-Cauchy sequence in modular b-metric space .
- A is -complete ⇔ the modular b-metric space is ω-complete. Furthermore,
- is called ω-convergent to ⇔.
The lemma mentioned herein is pivotal in establishing the foundational arguments for deriving our principal findings.
Lemma 3
([13]). Let be a with the constant and suppose that and are convergent to ♭ and ℓ, respectively. Then, we have
In particular, if , then we have . Moreover, for each , we have
Also, in case of , we get
Recently, the concept of metric spaces has expanded. Researchers have adapted the Banach contraction principle for these spaces by adding a binary relation, aiming to enhance basic mathematical concepts for more complex structures.
Definition 4
([14,15]). Let be a non-empty set. Thus, now the non-empty binary relation is a subset of . The set is a universal relation, and the empty set is an empty relation; both are trivial. If any two elements are related with respect to , then we shall write . Then, we assert that for all , we have the following:
- is reflexive if ;
- is symmetric if implies ;
- is asymmetric if implies ;
- is transitive if implies .
Alam and Imdad, as referenced in [16], employed a specific definition for non-empty binary relations within their study.
Definition 5
([16]). Let be a non-empty set and be a self-mapping. A binary relation on is said to be ℸ-closed if, for all , we have
- .
Zada and Sarvar [17] modified the above definition for two mappings.
Definition 6
([17]). Let ℸ and be two self-mappings on a non-empty set . A binary relation on is said to be -closed if, for all , we have
- .
The following notion was defined by Kolman et al. [18]:
Definition 7
([18]). Let be a binary relation on . A path in from ♭ to ℓ is a sequence , such that
- and ;
- for all .
The set of all paths from ♭ to ℓ in is denoted by . The path of length ρ involves elements of , although they are not necessarily distinct.
Roldan Lopez de Hierro [19] defined a novel notion as follows:
Definition 8
([19]). A metric space equipped with a binary relation is -regular if for all sequences ,
- and implies for all
Furthermore, further findings regarding the aforementioned concept are documented in the references [20,21].
Wardowski [22] introduced F-contractions, a new type of contraction, and proved a related theorem in a complete metric space to enhance results in fixed-point theory.
Theorem 1
([22]). The self-mapping defined on a complete metric space is called an F-contraction, if there exist and , such that
where the class ℑ consists of the functions that obey the below axioms:
- For all , such that whenever , that is, is strictly increasing;
- For each of positive numbers ⇔;
- A constant exits, such that .
Then, the mapping ℸ, characterized as an F-contraction, possesses a unique fixed point.
Jleli and Samet [23] introduced an advanced generalization of the Banach contraction, termed as -contraction, delineated as follows:
Theorem 2
([23]). On a complete metric space , the mapping is said to be a θ-contraction, that is, there exists , such that the inequality
is provided for all , where obeys the following circumstances:
- θ is non-decreasing;
- For each sequence , ⇔
- There exist and , such that
Thereupon, the mapping ℸ owns a unique fixed point.
Piri and Kumam [24] followed Jleli and Samet, but with a minor change in which the condition was replaced by the continuity of function , which this family denoted by . Subsequently, a new family of functions with the following features denoting by was introduced by Liu et al. [25]:
- is non-decreasing and continuous;
Consequently, Liu et al. [25] put forward the following family of functions:
Definition 9
([25]). Let be a mapping satisfying the following conditions:
- ℷ is non-decreasing, that is for all , , one has ;
- For each sequence , such that ;
- ℷ is continuous.
Define the set .
Rus [26] introduced comparison functions, marking an important step forward in the field. Berinde [27] built on this idea, expanding and enhancing its significance.
Definition 10.
is a comparison function; which satisfies the following terms:
- C is monotone increasing, that is, ;
- for all , where stands for the iterate of C;
- If C is a comparison function, then , for every .
In 2016, Liu et al. [25] significantly advanced mathematical analysis by proving a theorem on Suzuki-type contractions, building on Suzuki’s foundational work [28].
Theorem 3
([25]). Let be a mapping on complete metric space , where is a non-empty set. If there exist a continuous comparison function C and , such that for all with ,
where
Then, ℸ owns a unique fixed point in .
For further elaboration and a more comprehensive understanding, it is recommended to consult the following references: [29,30].
The motivation underlying this study is firmly rooted in the desire to advance the theoretical framework of partial modular b-metric spaces. Specifically, this study introduces a generalized Suzuki -contraction, which represents a substantial extension of previous contributions made by Liu et al. [25]. This development is pivotal, as it not only enriches the existing literature but also lays the groundwork for new avenues of exploration within the field.
One of the principal strengths of this research lies in its innovative integration of the relation. This integration is instrumental in deriving new fixed-point theorems that incorporate quadratic terms, which are often essential in a variety of mathematical applications. The introduction of these theorems broadens the scope of fixed-point theory and provides a deeper understanding of the conditions under which such points can be reliably identified.
Furthermore, the practical relevance of this study is exemplified through an extensive case study that illustrates the application of the proposed theoretical constructs in real-world scenarios. This case study serves to demonstrate the validity and utility of the generalized Suzuki contraction within various practical frameworks, thereby reinforcing the significance of the theoretical advancements.
In addition, this manuscript delves into the investigation of functional equations that emerge from dynamic programming and fractional differential equations. This exploration not only enriches the theoretical context of the research but also significantly broadens its applicability across diverse mathematical disciplines. The findings contribute valuable insights that transcend theoretical boundaries and encourage further empirical investigations, thereby enhancing both the theoretical and practical dimensions of the field.
2. Fixed-Point Results in Partial Modular -Metric Spaces
This section constitutes the core of our discourse, presenting innovative common fixed-point theorems within the framework of partial modular b-metric spaces.
The theorems elaborated herein are predicated upon the conditions stipulated below.
- for all and .
- for all and .
Definition 11.
Consider as a partial modular b-metric space, with the mappings and a binary relation on . Define The mappings ℸ and form a generalized -type Suzuki -contraction if there exist a continuous comparison function C and , such that for all , and
where and
Theorem 4.
Let be a -complete and be a transitive binary relation on . Let ℸ and satisfy the following conditions:
- ℸ and form a generalized -type Suzuki -contraction;
- There exists , such that ;
- is -closed;
- ℸ and are -continuous.
If the condition is satisfied, then ℸ and have a common fixed point in .
Proof.
By assumption , there exists , such that . Taking as the initial point, we construct the sequence in by and . Continuing with the same process, we obtain and , where . Moreover, by the assumptions and , we have
In general, we get and .
Case 1. If , for some , then
Indeed, on the contrary, if , then and , so using (3), we yield that
where and
Then, it follows from (6) that
Since for every , we obtain
Due to the function ℷ being non-decreasing, we achieve that
which means
Using the triangle inequality in a and by (1), we gain
or
which implies
Because
we have
that is,
This observation stands in direct contradiction to the second condition of , underscoring a fundamental inconsistency within the framework. If , , then, it follows from (6) that
Since for every , we obtain
In consideration of the property that the function denoted as ℷ exhibits non-decreasing behaviour, it logically follows that
which consequently implies that
This relationship underscores the significance of the ordering in the variables and with respect to the function , thereby affirming the foundational assumption regarding the non-decreasing nature of ℷ. Using the triangle inequality in a partial modular b-metric space and by (1), we gain
such that
Since
we have
that is,
such that this contradicts with the second condition of partial modular b-metric that is . Hence, , that is, . Consequently, and is a common fixed point of .
Case 2. In light of Case 1, we search for the common fixed point of when for all . We have . Since , so . Setting and in (3), we get
where
If , then it follows from (7) that
Since for every , we obtain
and by the non-decreasing property of ℷ, we achieve
and, ultimately,
Using the triangle inequality in a partial modular b-metric space and by (1), we conclude that
This statement embodies a contradiction. Hence, we have and so
which means that
and
Setting and in (3), we get
where
If , then we obtain the following by (9):
and, similarly,
and, lastly,
If , then the expression (9) turns into
and
which implies
In general, for all , either even or odd, we have
Letting in the above inequality, we get
which implies
This, together with , allows us to obtain
By (2), the above expression implies that
Considering the second condition of Definition 3, we derive that
Thus, taking Lemma 1 into account, for all , we have
such that
In the subsequent phase of our investigation, we aim to establish that the set constitutes a -Cauchy sequence within the space . This endeavor necessitates demonstrating that adheres to the criteria of an -Cauchy sequence as delineated in , in accordance with Lemma 2. Contrary to this assertion, suppose the sequence fails to satisfy the -Cauchy condition. Under such a scenario, for certain subsequences and , there emerges an , accompanied by a positive integer , ensuring that for all , the condition holds true for any and for every , as follows:
Using (15) and (1), by the triangular inequality, we obtain
Upon taking the limit superior in the aforementioned inequality as , we achieve the subsequent result
By using the triangular inequality, we get
Taking the limit as in the above expression, we gain
Additionally, by (1), we obtain the following expression:
Taking the limit as , by using (15) and (1), we conclude that
By the triangle inequality of the modular metric, we have
Taking the limit as and using (19), the subsequent expression is yielded:
On the other hand, by using (14), if we use (17), (19), (21) and (23), then we obtain the expressions below:
Since , by (3), we attain
From (24), we achieve
Thereupon, we conclude that
which implies that
The aforementioned expression elucidates a contradiction to the defined properties of the function ℷ. Through rigorous analysis, it has been demonstrated that the sequence constitutes an -Cauchy sequence within the context of . Leveraging Lemma 2, it is further established that this sequence also qualifies as a -Cauchy sequence in the space . Given the -complete partial modular b-metric space nature of , Lemma 2 implicates that inherently possesses the attribute of being an -complete modular b-metric space. Consequently, it is deduced that there exists an element within towards which converges, formally expressed as . By Lemma 2, we get
Since , so that . Thus, the sequence converges to in . Now, we claim that . By (24), for all , we obtain
Due to ℸ and being continuous, we derive that
By Lemma 3, the subsequent expression is achieved:
Thus, . This implies . Similar arguments lead us to have . Hence, that is, have a common fixed point . □
The theorem under consideration articulates that, provided is non-empty and condition is satisfied, the common fixed points ℸ and within are unequivocally unique.
Theorem 5.
Let be a -complete , be two mappings on and be a transitive binary relation on . If, in addition to assumptions – in Theorem 4, and are provided, then ℸ and have a unique common fixed point in .
Proof.
The existence of a common fixed point of ℸ and has been established in Theorem 4. Contrarily, we assume that ♭ and represent two distinct common fixed points of ℸ and , it necessitates the consideration of the class of paths of finite length h within connecting ♭ and . This specific class of paths is denoted as . Let one of the paths be in from ♭ and with
By transitivity of , we have
Consequently, it can be deduced that the following inequality is maintained:
where and
Hence, by using , we obtain
however, this contradicts the definition of ℷ, that is, , which explains that ♭ is a unique common fixed point of ℸ and . □
Definition 12.
An equipped with a binary relation is called -regular if for each sequence in , whenever and , we have for all .
Remark 2.
If the self-mappings ℸ and are not -continuous, then assuming partial modular b-metric space to be -regular and that is satisfied, the existence of the common fixed points of ℸ and is obtained.
Theorem 6.
Let be a -complete , be two mappings and be an anti-symmetric binary relation on . If, in addition to assumptions – in Theorem 4, and being -regular and being provided, then there is a common fixed point of ℸ and in .
Proof.
In accordance with Theorem 4, it is established that the ordered pair is an element of the set . Furthermore, it is demonstrated that the sequence converges to as takes values within the set of natural numbers, . It is also specified that for all belonging to , the entity maintains its characteristic of regularity. This elucidation presents two distinct cases for consideration.
Case 1. Consider that the sequence is constant. Let for each , so that and . Since is regular, . We know that ; thus, . Given that is an anti-symmetric relation, . Employing analogous reasoning, it can be deduced that , thereby satisfying the required conditions. This assertion aligns with the foundational principles of the relation theory, further substantiating the anti-symmetric properties of .
Case 2. If is not constant and is an arbitrary sequence, we claim that We proceed against this and let . It is proved in Theorem 4 that , so there must be an integer , such that
It is assumed that is -regular, and by Theorem 4, we know that ; thus, . By the contractive condition, the monotonicity of ℷ, and Lemma 3, we obtain
and
Hence, we have
where and
Thereby, we get
such that
which implies
that is,
Then, we obtain
Thus,
implies
This contradicts the definition of mapping ℷ. Then, . By
we have the following expression:
Therefore, . By interchanging the roles of and ℸ, we have . Hence, , that is, is a common fixed point of ℸ and in . □
Theorem 7.
Let be a -complete , be two mappings and be a transitive and anti-symmetric binary relation on , such that is non-empty for all . If, in addition to assumptions – in Theorem 4, is -regular and are provided, then there exists a unique common fixed point of ℸ and in .
Proof.
The proof of the theorem is obtained directly from Theorems 5 and 6. □
The forthcoming illustration elucidates the primary outcome.
Example 5.
Let and consider the function defined by
for all . Then, ( is -complete with the coefficient . Consider as , for every . Note that . Let , which is a continuous comparison function. Define the binary relation by
We observe that there exists , such that by the definition of , so the assumption is satisfied in Theorem 4. Consider the mappings as
for all . Clearly, is -closed and are -continuous. These verify the assumptions and of Theorem 4. Now, we show that ℸ and form a generalized -type Suzuki -contraction. Let
Now, for all , we get
where , and
Case 1. Since , setting and in (3), we obtain
Thereby, we have
and, in addition to that,
which yields
and
Hence, we obtain
and, for ,
Case 2.
and similarly setting and in (3), we have
Thus, by considering the statement
we get
which implies
and, similarly,
Thereupon, we get
Thereby, for , we gain
Thus, the hypotheses of Theorem 4 are satisfied, and so ℸ and admit a common fixed point in . Therefore, is the unique common fixed point.
The statement above pertains to a theorem that is derived as a consequence of a single self-mapping.
Corollary 1.
Let be a -complete and be a transitive binary relation on . Let Presume that the self-mapping ℸ defined on satisfies the following conditions:
- There exist a continuous comparison function C and , such that for all , and ,where and
- is non-empty for all ;
- There exists , such that and is ℸ-closed;
- Either ℸ is -continuous or is -regular.
If is satisfied, then ℸ owns a fixed point in . Moreover, if is satisfied with , then ℸ has a unique fixed point in .
Also, we have the following results without the Suzuki restriction.
Corollary 2.
Let be a -complete and be a transitive and anti-symmetric binary relation on . Assume that the mapping defined on provides the subsequent statements:
- There exist a and , such that for all ,
- is non-empty for all ;
- There exists , such that and is ℸ-closed;
- Either ℸ is -continuous or is -regular.
Then, the mapping ℸ admits a unique fixed point.
Proof.
It is adequate to take and with in Corollary 1. Hence, from (33), we get
So the proof is evident from Corollary 1. □
Corollary 3.
Let be a -complete and be a transitive and anti-symmetric binary relation on . Assume that the mapping defined on provides the subsequent statements:
- There exist a and , such that for all ,
- is non-empty for all ;
- There exists , such that and is ℸ-closed;
- Either ℸ is -continuous or is -regular.
Then, the mapping ℸ admits a unique fixed point.
Proof.
We consider and with in Corollary 1. Thus, from (34), we get
This implies that the proof is attained through Corollary (1). □
3. Applications
3.1. On Fractional Differential Equations
Metric structures are essential to the study of fractional differential equations (FDEs), as they provide a framework for analyzing functions and operators in fractional calculus without relying on traditional Euclidean geometry. This is crucial because solutions to FDEs often lack smoothness and can exhibit non-local behaviour or irregularity, which are effectively modelled using fractional derivatives.
Riemann–Liouville and Caputo fractional derivatives can be defined in metric structures through integral representations or operators that apply to functions in these contexts. The generalization of distance, convergence, and continuity in metric structures is vital for defining fractional derivatives when classical Euclidean structures are not applicable. By incorporating distance functions, metric structures allow for the representation of non-local interactions in FDEs, enabling the capture of long-range effects and memory phenomena.
Operators are central to the definition and solution of FDEs, and metric structures provide a suitable environment for studying these operators, particularly regarding their spectral properties, boundedness, and continuity. The ability to apply fixed-point theorems, like Banach’s fixed-point theorem, is enhanced within metric-type spaces, helping to establish the existence and uniqueness of solutions to fractional differential equations.
In summary, metric structures provide the necessary framework to model and solve FDEs effectively, accommodating non-local effects and irregular behaviours. This field also opens up avenues for studying fractional differential equations with new classes of functions in broader contexts beyond metric spaces. In this section, we will extend our results to Riemann–Liouville derivatives, applicable to fractional differential equations as well. Let us take a moment to revisit and clarify some fundamental definitions that are crucial to our understanding and foundation in this context (see [31,32]).
Definition 13.
The Riemann–Liouville fractional integral of order for a continuous function is defined as
provided the integral exists.
Definition 14.
For a continuous function , the Riemann–Liouville derivative of fractional order , denotes the integer part of the real number is defined as
provided it exists.
In this discourse, we delve into the examination of an initial value problem (IVP) delineated by the equations below:
wherein signifies the conventional Riemann–Liouville fractional derivative, , with , satisfying , and the set A is identified as phase space or state space. We introduce a function on , articulated by
. Hence, one can conclude that is a -complete with . If , and , then for every , a -valued continuous function exists on . The space is complete by a solution of problems (35) and (36); we mean a space . Consequently, a function is recognized as a solution to Equations (35) and (36) if it adheres to the equation across and fulfills the condition on .
Lemma 4
([33]). Let and be continuous and
Then, η is a solution of the fractional integral equation
if and only if η is a solution of the initial value problem for the fractional differential equation
Theorem 8.
Proof.
To commence the analysis of the given initial value problem, it is pivotal to reformulate it as a fixed-point problem. In this context, we introduce an operator denoted as , which is defined by the subsequent expression
Let be a function defined by
For each with , we denote the function as
If
for every and the function provides
Set . Let be a mapping defined by
The operator has a fixed point equivalent to ℸ; hence, we must prove that ℸ has a fixed point. Indeed, if we consider and , we achieve
Therefore, for all , we conclude that
Now, in Corollary 1, without using a Suzuki restriction, we consider
Also, let . Additionally, by considering continuous comparison function C as with and using the non-decreasing property of ℷ, the inequality (39) turns into
where . Therefore, it can be deduced that all the prerequisites outlined in Corollary 1 are satisfied. Consequently, we establish that the operator ℸ possesses a unique fixed point. □
3.2. On Dynamic Programming
In the context of mathematical analysis, particularly within the framework of Banach spaces, we direct our attention to the assumption that both and represent Banach spaces. Within this framework, we denote and , where the subsets and are, respectively, identified as the state space and the decision space. This configuration lays the foundational groundwork for examining a system of functional equations. The investigation into such a system not only enriches the theoretical landscape but also has implications for practical applications in various domains requiring the resolution of complex functional equations within the confines of Banach spaces:
where and are bounded, . Let denote the space of all bounded real-valued functions on . Consider the metric defined by
for all and for all , where . Note that is a partial modular b-metric on . Also, from (2), we get
Then, it can be evidently expressed that is a -complete with . Moreover, let the mappings be given by
where and . If the functions and are bounded, then and are well defined.
Theorem 9.
Let be two operators defined by (40) and (41), respectively, and suppose that the following conditions are fulfilled:
- and are bounded;
- For , , , there exists , such that
- For every , we havewhere ;
- For all , and , where .
Proof.
Let be arbitrary, and . Then, there exist , such that
Then, from (42) and (45), we yield that
Likewise, from (43) and (44), we get
Hence, by considering the above inequalities, we conclude that
and, for an arbitrary
or, equivalently,
Additionally, we have
and, hence,
and, analogously,
So, from (46), (47) and (48), we derive
Now, in Theorem 4, without the Suzuki restriction, we consider the subsequent set
Let . Additionally, by considering the continuous comparison function C as with and using non-decreasing property of ℷ, for all , from (49), we have
where . Consequently, the last inequality indicates that all the conditions of Theorem 4 are met. Thus, we gain that the functional Equations (40) and (41) have a unique bounded common solution. □
4. Conclusions
In conclusion, this study delineates substantial advancements in the exploration of partial modular b-metric spaces through the introduction of a generalized -type Suzuki -contraction. This novel framework not only extends the foundational contributions made by Liu [25] but also integrates the relation, thereby enabling the formulation of new common fixed-point theorems that incorporate quadratic terms.
To exemplify the practical relevance of our research, we provided a detailed case study that illustrates how our theoretical advancements can be applied in real-world scenarios. This example serves to underscore the versatility and applicability of our findings within various mathematical contexts.
In addition to our main contributions, we undertook a thorough investigation into the solutions of multiple functional equations arising in the fields of dynamic programming and fractional differential equations. This examination not only highlights the theoretical implications of our work but also emphasizes its potential applications in practical situations, thereby enriching the existing literature and contributing meaningful insights to this evolving area of study. Through these efforts, we aim to pave the way for further research and development in the domain of partial modular b-metric spaces and their applications.
Author Contributions
Conceptualization, A.B., D.K., Ü.Y. and M.Ö.; methodology, A.B., D.K., Ü.Y. and M.Ö.; software, A.B., D.K., Ü.Y. and M.Ö.; validation, A.B., D.K., Ü.Y. and M.Ö.; formal analysis, A.B., D.K., Ü.Y. and M.Ö.; investigation, A.B., D.K., Ü.Y. and M.Ö.; resources, A.B., D.K., Ü.Y. and M.Ö.; data curation, A.B., D.K., Ü.Y. and M.Ö.; writing—original draft preparation, A.B., D.K., Ü.Y. and M.Ö.; writing—review and editing, A.B., D.K., Ü.Y. and M.Ö.; visualization, A.B., D.K., Ü.Y. and M.Ö.; supervision, M.Ö.; project administration, Ü.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
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