To prevent eavesdropping and tampering, network security protocols take advantage of asymmetric ciphers to establish session-specific shared keys with which further communication is encrypted using symmetric ciphers.Commonly used asymmetric algorithms include public key encryption, key exchange, and identity-based encryption (IBE).However, network
A Curve Approximation Approach Using Bio-inspired Polar Coordinate Bald Eagle Search Algorithm
Abstract In this paper, a curve approximation approach using bio-inspired polar coordinate bald eagle search algorithm (PBES) is proposed.PBES algorithm is inspired by the spiral mechanism of bald eagle during predation.By introducing polar coordinate, the spiral predation process of the bald eagle will become more intuitive, which is more conduciv
Swarm v2: highly-scalable and high-resolution amplicon clustering
Previously we presented Swarm v1, a novel and open source amplicon clustering program that produced fine-scale molecular operational taxonomic units (OTUs), free of arbitrary global clustering thresholds and input-order dependency.Swarm v1 worked with an initial phase that used iterative single-linkage with a local clustering threshold (d), followe
Review of the accomplishments of mid-latitude Super Dual Auroral Radar Network (SuperDARN) HF radars
Abstract The Super Dual Auroral Radar GY@9 Network (SuperDARN) is a network of high-frequency (HF) radars located in the high- and mid-latitude regions of both hemispheres that is operated under international cooperation.The network was originally designed for monitoring the dynamics of the ionosphere and upper atmosphere in the high-latitude regio
Breast cancer screening in Saudi Arabia: free but almost no takers.
Mammography ensures early diagnosis and a better chance for treatment and recovery from breast cancer.We conducted a national survey to investigate knowledge and practices of breast cancer screening among Saudi women aged 50 years or older in order to inform the breast cancer Yoto Jacket national health programs.The Saudi Health Interview Survey is