scholarly journals A Security Framework for Mobile Application Systems: Case of Android Applications.

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 31-43
Author(s):  
Michael Bwalya ◽  
Christopher Chembe
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Smart Phone ◽  
Security Risk ◽  
Security Framework ◽  
Application Security ◽  
Server Side ◽  
Application Systems ◽  
Cryptographic Algorithm

Smartphones have become a major part of human’s life. And also it has been seen that new mobile applications are built day by day. Currently mobile applications are playing major role in many areas such as banking, social networking, financial apps, entertainment and many more. With this increasing number of applications, security is an important issue. The growth of android market has increased security risk and thus focus should be given to the security. Security is the biggest issue in the field of mobile technology. Therefore, mobile applications need to be assessed and ensure that secure coding practices have been followed during development. Mobile application security breach can lead to fraudulent transactions through mobile applications, confidentiality and revenue loss through communications services misuse. Data that is shared on an unsecured channel is vulnerable to attacks and to stop unauthorized access to this data, there is need to encrypt the data before it is sent to the server. In this research work, different cryptographic algorithms for encrypting data and secure data sharing in mobile applications across communications channels were examined. Simulation methodology was used to investigate a suitable cryptographic algorithm and to design a security framework for mobile applications to solve mobile application security problems. The proposed framework employs the use of Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) algorithm for encrypting meter readings data being exchanged between a smart phone and the server. The results obtained from the simulation of the security framework, showed that the four fields namely: Account number, image path, meter number and phone number on which AES encryption was applied were in an unreadable format (ciphertext), implying that the fields have been successfully encrypted. This solution allows application users to transfer (upload readings) data between a smart phone and database server in a secure manner without facing the problem of data attack. Data being uploaded to the server is encrypted before it is transferred and decrypted once it reaches the server side. This solution addresses android application security in the application and network communications layers and data transmission. The research paper ensures information security is guaranteed between an organisation and its customers.

scholarly journals Implementation of a Location Services Based Android Application and Accompanying Server Backend

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 310-317
Author(s):  
Kristijan Lukaček ◽  
Matija Mikac ◽  
Miroslav Horvatić
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Web Application ◽  
Smart Phone ◽  
Location Information ◽  
Android Application ◽  
Location Services ◽  
Textual Data ◽  
Android Operating System ◽  
The Web

This paper is focused on the usage of location services in mobile applications that were developed for the purpose of reporting different events that are based on their location. The event that is intended to be generic and universal can, as in examples used in this paper, be the reporting of some occurrence to a city’s communal affairs office. Such a generic event can include both multimedia and textual data, in addition to location information obtained using mobile device running the app. The software solution that is described in this paper consists of a mobile application that was developed for the Android operating system and a web application that includes a series of PHP scripts that run on a dedicated server. The web application consists of a backend scripts that facilitate the communication of a smart phone and the server and frontend related scripts used by users and administrators to access and check the data and process the reported events.

Mobile Communication

2013 ◽  
pp. 217-233
Author(s):  
Ozlem Hesapci-Sanaktekin ◽  
Irem Somer
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Communication ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Smart Phone ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Communication Tools ◽  
Digital Platforms ◽  
Communication Industry ◽  
Mobile Communication Industry

With the improvements in communication technologies and the increased need for mobile communication among users, the mobile communication industry has been faced with fast-paced developments in the last few decades. The developments in mobile communication technologies provide opportunities that cannot be provided by traditional communication tools. Mobile applications are considered examples of such opportunities. The services offered by mobile phone technologies are diversified by the mobile applications that can be downloaded through digital platforms, and with these applications smart-phone users become even more active users. The current chapter reports findings from a study that employed a structured online questionnaire with 271 smart-phone users. The findings revealed that mobile application use, either free or paid, is explained by the period of smart-phone use, attitudes toward mobile applications, financial cost, and opinion leadership. Furthermore, free applications are more frequently used when the innovativeness increases and the perceived application cost decreases. The results present important outcomes for mobile companies, the digital platform providers, as well as mobile application producers.

scholarly journals Quality and Use of Mobile Applications for Transportation Service: Influence on Satisfaction

2021 ◽  
pp. 21-42
Author(s):  
Claudia Leticia Preciado-Ortiz
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
User Behavior ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Transportation Industry ◽  
Transportation Service ◽  
Intention To Continue

The main objective of this research work was to analyze the factors that influence satisfaction and the intention to continue with the use of mobile transport applications in young university students from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. The approach was quantitative. 144 valid responses were used, and partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was used to test the model. The software employing was the SmartPLS 3. The results indicate that the quality of the design, the quality of the information and the quality of the system are predictors of influence on satisfaction. Companies that offer individual passenger transport through a mobile application have increased in recent years, generating strong competition both between existing brands and with established traditional taxis. This study provides new and recent information for marketing managers and academics on application user behavior in the transportation industry.

Assessing Quality of Mobile Applications Based on a Hybrid MCDM Approach

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 51-63
Author(s):  
Puneet Kumar Aggarwal ◽  
P.S. Grover ◽  
Laxmi Ahuja
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Empirical Evaluation ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Quality Factors ◽  
Quality Model ◽  
Holistic View ◽  
Electre Tri

With the expansion in the quantity of cell phone utilization, mobile applications are developing significantly in today's high-tech environment. With this high demand, the quality of mobile applications is turning into a major issue. The organizations are still finding a way to develop quality applications. The number of quality models has already been proposed for assessing the quality of a mobile application but none of them provide a holistic view towards quality assurance. The present research work proposes an empirical evaluation of the SQM-MApp quality model using a hybrid multi-criteria decision-making approach named ELimination Et Choix Traduisant la REalité (ELimination and Choice Expressing REality) (ELECTRE-TRI) method and step-wise weight assessment ratio analysis (SWARA) method for ranking and determining weights of chosen quality factors respectively. The proposed approach specifically is for the mobile applications that are from the gaming domain. Also, validation of the proposed approach is performed by assessing the quality of gaming applications.

scholarly journals A Hybrid Security Algorithm AES and Blowfish for Authentication in Mobile Applications

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 80
Author(s):  
Aji Purwinarko ◽  
Wahyu Hardyanto
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Block Size ◽  
Advanced Encryption Standard ◽  
Business Transactions ◽  
Cryptographic Algorithm ◽  
Man In The Middle ◽  
Symmetric Key ◽  
Security Algorithm

Nowadays, everything is within our grasp and with the mobile phones become easier. Its use is not limited to calls and SMS but has become a tool that can be used to serve business transactions, banking, academic of data through mobile applications. Tus, the security of authentication in the mobile application needs to be improved to avoid a hacker attack. This article presents an authentication in the mobile application to the server using a hybrid of cryptographic algorithm Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) and Blowfish. AES and Blowfish is a symmetric key algorithm is very fast and powerful. With the utilization of a large block size of AES and Blowfish to encrypt keys, AES security will be much more robust and complicated to attacked. So, it will be difficult for hackers to perform Man in the Middle (MitM) attacks.

Smart phone applications: Role in agri- information dissemination

2018 ◽  
Vol 38 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anupam Barh ◽  
M. Balakrishnan
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Information Dissemination ◽  
Smart Phone ◽  
Easy Access ◽  
Access To Information ◽  
Farming Practices ◽  
Future Demands ◽  
Smart Agriculture ◽  
Agriculture Development

Agriculture is a standout amongst the most critical imperative segments of our country. Farming contributes almost around 17.01% of India’s GDP. There are different elements that affected the agriculture development; however the most essential bottlenecks are lack of instant information and drudgery involved in farming practices. To conquer these issues, agriculture should be made more alluring and done smartly. Already there are limited talks on climate smart agriculture, which aims for sustainable increase in agricultural productivity and incomes to meet out the current and future demands. Here, we are examining about how the mobile application can help agriculture development faster and hustle free. There are varieties of mobile applications, utilized over the globe for different segments, including farming, but here the usage is still is limited. We have elaborated various agricultural mobile applications which potentially can be used in farming and allied activities as indicated by their source and usage. In India, there are enormous opportunities for utilizing the smart phones as a part of agribusiness improvement. Its utilization is vital for quick growth and easy access to information to Indian agriculturists, farmers and growers.

scholarly journals Patients’ selfoperated telemedical solutions for ecg screening

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (12) ◽  
pp. 25-28
Author(s):  
A. V. Nikolsky ◽  
V. M. Levanov ◽  
D. V. Drozdov ◽  
A. A. Kozlov
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Signal Analysis ◽  
Medical Service ◽  
Analysis Software ◽  
Functional Diagnostics ◽  
Server Side ◽  
Comparative Review ◽  
History Of ◽  
Diagnostic Capabilities

Currently, a number of manufacturers offer devices for self-registration of ECG and other parameters of the cardiovascular system (CVS) by patients and signal analysis using telemedicine technologies. This makes it possible to create medical services based on mobile remote monitoring. The purpose of the article: a review of existing telemedicine solutions for individual ECG recording and related mobile applications and server-side data analysis software for assessing applicability in functional diagnostics and cardiology services. The article highlights the history of the development of methods for telemedicine analysis of ECG, provides a comparative review of modern solutions for medical cardioregistration. Findings. 1. Individual ECG telemonitoring is a promising technology that is comparable in terms of diagnostic capabilities to assess cardiac rhythm disturbances with Holter ECG monitoring and multifunctional monitoring implanted with ECG loopback recorders. The main vector of development of individual ECG telemonitoring systems is related to the automation of ECG analysis both on the server side and in the patient’s mobile application, for this the application of artificial intelligence and big data (bigdata) is promising. 2. Telecardiogram of an electrocardiogram promotes closer contact of the patient and medical service at the minimum expenses of time for such interaction.

scholarly journals Innovations Around Mobile Applications: Scope for Indian Developers

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meghna Rishi
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Mass Media ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Application Programming Interface ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Customer Delight ◽  
Reducing Costs ◽  
Application Developers

This paper explores innovations around mobile applications, globally, and brings out the scope for monetization of these trends, by Indian Application Developers. The paper is based on qualitative research and utilizes Content Analysis Technique for tabulating and reporting the data. A thorough literature review has been conducted to understand the innovations around mobile applications globally and to identify the top 5 categories of mobile applications. These categories serve as variables for understanding the scope for Indian mobile application developers. Data on Indian Mobile application market has been sourced from mass media: Top 3 English newspapers (Indian) and 6 online sources. Recommendations for Indian developers have been generated on the basis on data which was reported under 5 identified categories of mobile applications. Scope for Indian Mobile application developers is in (but not limited to) the following areas; Developing cloud enabled applications, developing customised Indian applications, working on innovations based on global acceptability through multi-language apps., synchronising data with backend systems and addressing security threats, reducing costs through prudent locations and newer API’s (Application Programming Interface), beta testing applications and appropriate keyword tagging for marketing and making applications oriented towards customer delight so that in the process of diffusion of the innovation, the application becomes an integral part of the customer’s life. Methodical content analysis brings out the scope for Indian application developers and offers them valuable insights on monetization tactics. Since the findings are based on published data from Indian Mass Media, it makes the paper very contemporary and the recommendations very implementable for the industry. Academicians working in this area too, will also find an avenue for further exploration. This research work is distinctive because of the lack of scholarly studies in this area, especially in the Indian context. Data from mass media and use of content analysis – a widely used qualitative analytic method for a scholarly study, increases its value by making the work recent, contemporary and worthy of further scholarly explorations.

Mechanism for Security Enhancement in Mobile Application Installation

2013 ◽  
Vol 756-759 ◽  
pp. 4382-4387 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peng Zhang ◽  
Han Lin Sun ◽  
Zheng Yan
Keyword(s):  
User Interface ◽  
Operating Systems ◽  
Private Information ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Mobile Users ◽  
Security Risk ◽  
Mobile Platforms ◽  
Security Enhancement ◽  
App Store

Mobile operating systems (e.g., iOS, Android, Windows Mobile, etc) are becoming powerful platforms on which various applications can be installed and run. Each mobile OS offers application store (e.g., Apple App Store, Android Play, etc) for developers to easily publish applications and earn profits. However, existing mobile platforms provide little means for mobile users to evaluate risks on allowing certain security permissions when installing mobile applications. Since mobile users may not be able to justify the risks on allowing certain permissions required by an application, mobile users may install malware with extra permissions, which leads to security risk for mobile users, e.g., private information leaked, etc. In this paper, we present process and visual User Interface for mobile users to understand and justify the risks on permissions required by mobile applications during installation. We also present two algorithms for calculating the risks.

Sustaining Job Performance through Technology Acceptance with Usage of Whatsapp Mobile Application

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 123
Author(s):  
Nor Hayati Kassim ◽  
Norlina Mohamed Noor ◽  
Jati Kasuma ◽  
Juliza Saleh ◽  
Ceaser Dealwis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Job Performance ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Maximum Efficiency ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Willingness To Use

Companies are now recognizing that their employees require a spectrum of mobile applications in order to achieve maximum efficiency at the workplace. Mobile applications such as WeChat, Twitter and WhatsApp via smartphones have become influential tools and extensively used by employees at the workplace. This state-of-the-art technology in communication has penetrated various fields, including routine administrative jobs at the workplace. The objective of this research is toinvestigate the acceptance of the WhatsApp mobile application for formal use among support staff at The Commission of the City of Kuching North, Sarawak (DBKU). Perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use and behavioral intention of the users in using WhatsApp are the variables measured for job performance. The researchers utilized convenience sampling, whereby a total of 105 employees from two departments participated in the investigation. Data was collected using a set of selfadministered questionnaires which was adapted from Davis. The findings revealed that perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use of WhatsApp as a means of communication were significant for job performance at DBKU. The employees felt more competent during their formal interaction at the workplace as less effort was needed while using WhatsApp. The existence of features which were user-friendly and easy operational functions helped to create positive attitudes when utilizing the application. Faster feedback, ease of use, and convenience were some of the reasons for the employees’ willingness to use WhatsApp for communication at the workplace.

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