Vol. 2, Issue 1, Part A (2020)

Semirings. foundational in abstract algebra, comprise sets with addition and multiplication, resembling rings without full additive inverses. They wield significance across mathematics and computer science. Certain semirings, like Boolean and tropical semirings, satisfying specific identities, prove vital. Boolean semirings underpin logic and set operations, aiding computation. Tropical semirings with min and addition solve optimization problems. Thus semirings with diverse applications remain integral in various fields by leveraging their inherent structures and identity properties.