TL;DR: The efficiency, accuracy and usability of a multiaccess key, a paper based dichotomous key and a computer based version of the same were compared and students found the computer based keys easier to use, but suggested a number of improvements to them.
Abstract: The efficiency, accuracy and usability of a multiaccess key, a paper based dichotomous key and a computer based version of the same were compared. All three identification aids covered the same group of woodlice, using comparable information. The keys were evaluated by first year Biology undergraduates at Sheffield University. Students using a computer based method were slower to reach an identification than those using the paper key. The number of correct identifications was similar for the three keys. Students were more confident of identifications made using the hypertext key but this identification was slightly more likely to be wrong than those made using the other two keys. Students found the computer based keys easier to use, but suggested a number of improvements to them.
TL;DR: The particle swarm optimization key generation algorithm (PKGA) as mentioned in this paper uses a character code table for encoding the keys and uses Ant Colony Optimization techniques to produce keys for the encryption of the information.
Abstract: Cryptography is the methodology in which the information is cast into a form that forestalls the abuse of it. In this advanced time of the wireless, it is imperative to guarantee the safe conveyance of the pertinent information which are otherwise exposed to disgusting goals. The procedure of transformation of plaintext to encode text is known as encryption and its converse is known as decryption. The three kinds of cryptography methods, viz., Asymmetric key, Symmetric-key, and Hash Functions. A huge segment of this contemporary method is the key; which is a specific component of extreme significance, as this is what is utilized while scrambling or descrambling the desired information. In this paper, we have compared the two techniques. Incipiently, Particle Swarm Optimization, a strategy of delivering keys to design a stream figure for text encryption. The tale methodology named Particle Swarm Optimization Key Generation Algorithm (PKGA) uses a character code table for encoding the keys. The essential ideal situation of this procedure is that it diminishes the quantity of keys to be fused and coursed. On the other hand is Ant Colony Optimization Techniques to produce keys for the encryption of the information. This entire philosophy depends on the conduct of the ants in their characteristic inquiry of food. The drawback of using Ant Colony Optimization is to downscale the number of keys to be utilized during encipherment when contrasted with different strategies of cryptography in presence. ACO would warrant the generation of such keys with utmost proficiency.
TL;DR: Cognitive engineering principles were applied to redesign a parasitology identification key for the Internet and addressed issues of visual clutter and spatial distance by displaying a single question couplet at a time and by switching to the appropriate next couplet after the user made a choice.
Abstract: Dichotomous identification keys are used throughout biology for identification of plants, insects, and parasites However, correct use of identification keys can be difficult as they are not usually intended for novice users who may not be familiar with the terminology used or with the morphology of the organism being identified Therefore, we applied cognitive engineering principles to redesign a parasitology identification key for the Internet We addressed issues of visual clutter and spatial distance by displaying a single question couplet at a time and by switching to the appropriate next couplet after the user made a choice Our analysis of the original paper-based key versus the Web-based approach found that of 26 applicable cognitive engineering principles, the paper key did not meet 4 (15%) and partially met 11 (42%) In contrast, the redesigned key met 100% of 32 applicable cognitive engineering principles
TL;DR: The aim of the article is to study an issue of statistical method implementation and its limits for quality assurance of electronic tools.
Abstract: Thereare many methods of electronic tools quality assurance. In the paper key methods are presented and discussed. The paper concentrates on pros and cons of different methods. Statistical methods are at the focus of the research. The aim of the article is to study an issue of statistical method implementation and its limits for quality assurance of electronic tools.