A note on Schur-convex functions (Q5928713)

Let \(f\) be a continuous function on an interval \(I\), and \[ F(x,y)= {1\over y-x} \int^y_x f(t) dt,\quad x,y\in I,\quad x\neq y,\quad F(x,x)= f(x). \] The authors prove that \(F\) is Schur-convex if and only if \(f\) is convex. Applications to Schur-convexity of the logarithmic mean and the gamma function are given.