Password Strength Metre Application

Passwords are considered the most commonly used method of authentication. Unfortunately, weak passwords are known to be the main cause of many cyber attacks. With stronger passwords, it is believed that this first line of defence would be able to reduce the risk of cyber attacks, trespass and information exposure. A password strength metre application was, therefore, developed so that users can try out the passwords of their choice before actually deciding to register them. Although the application contains such information as password entropy, password quality index and password complexity index, the data is presented in a user-friendly way so that it is intuitive to any users.

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Interactive Web-Based Resource for Annotation of Genetic Variants Causing Hereditary Angioedema (HADA): Database Development, Implementation, and Validation (Preprint)

10.2196/preprints.19040 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Alejandro Mendoza-Alvarez ◽

Adrián Muñoz-Barrera ◽

Luis Alberto Rubio-Rodríguez ◽

Itahisa Marcelino-Rodriguez ◽

Almudena Corrales ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Hereditary Angioedema ◽

Genetic Condition ◽

First Line ◽

International Consensus ◽

Web Based ◽

Genetics And Genomics ◽

User Friendly ◽

Current Guidelines ◽

Generation Sequencing ◽

Esterase Inhibitor

BACKGROUND Hereditary angioedema is a rare genetic condition caused by C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency, dysfunction, or kinin cascade dysregulation, leading to an increased bradykinin plasma concentration. Hereditary angioedema is a poorly recognized clinical entity and is very often misdiagnosed as a histaminergic angioedema. Despite its genetic nature, first-line genetic screening is not integrated in routine diagnosis. Consequently, a delay in the diagnosis, and inaccurate or incomplete diagnosis and treatment of hereditary angioedema are common. OBJECTIVE In agreement with recent recommendations from the International Consensus on the Use of Genetics in the Management of Hereditary Angioedema, to facilitate the clinical diagnosis and adapt it to the paradigm of precision medicine and next-generation sequencing–based genetic tests, we aimed to develop a genetic annotation tool, termed Hereditary Angioedema Database Annotation (HADA). METHODS HADA is built on top of a database of known variants affecting function, including precomputed pathogenic assessment of each variant and a ranked classification according to the current guidelines from the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics. RESULTS HADA is provided as a freely accessible, user-friendly web-based interface with versatility for the entry of genetic information. The underlying database can also be incorporated into automated command-line stand-alone annotation tools. CONCLUSIONS HADA can achieve the rapid detection of variants affecting function for different hereditary angioedema types, and further integrates useful information to reduce the diagnosis odyssey and improve its delay.

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A quality index method for squid Uroteuthis (Photololigo) chinensis (Gray, 1849) preserved on ice

Foods and raw materials ◽

10.21603/2308-4057-2020-2-216-222 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 216-222

Author(s):

Bui Thi Thu Hien ◽

Diem Thi Pham ◽

Pham Van Tuyen ◽

Hoang-Dung Tran ◽

Thanh Van Nguyen ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Shelf Life ◽

Quality Index ◽

Storage Time ◽

Quality Parameters ◽

P Value ◽

Index Method ◽

Assessment Program ◽

Seafood Industry ◽

Sensory Parameters ◽

User Friendly

Uroteuthis (Photololigo) chinensis L. is one of the most popular kind of seafood that accounts for about 20% of all cephalopod species caught in Vietnam. This study was aimed at developing a quality index method (QIM) scheme to assess the quality and freshness of Loliginid squids. The new method will be of benefit to consumers, fishers, seafood dealers, seafood industry businesses, and controlling entities. The QIM scheme for Loliginid squids was based on the changes registered for 10 sensory parameters, scoring from 0 to 28. The obtained equation for linear correlation with P-value < 0.05 during storage was Y = 1.083 Xtg + 2.866, with coefficient R2 = 0.99. When preserved on ice, the Loliginid squids proved to have a shelf life of 10–12 days. The QIM program and the quality index equation provided a user-friendly, quick, and efficient scientific-based tool that can specify the storage time and estimate the remaining shelf life for Loliginid squids. The scheme can be combined with other chemical quality parameters of freshness to form a full quality assessment program for Loliginid squids.

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Exploratory Data Analysis on Username-Password Dataset

10.54216/fpa.040101 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 5-14

Author(s):

Vanita Jain1 ◽

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Mahima Swami ◽

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Keyword(s):

Data Analysis ◽

Exploratory Data Analysis ◽

General Trend ◽

Personal Information ◽

Average Length ◽

First Line ◽

Common Letter ◽

Exploratory Data ◽

Character Set ◽

Password Strength

Passwords act as a first line of defense against any malicious or unauthorized access to one's personal information. With the increasing digitization, it has now become even more important to choose strong passwords. In this paper, the authors analyze a 100 million Email-Password Database to perform Exploratory Data Analysis. The analysis provides valuable insights on statistics about the most common passwords being used, character set of passwords, most common domains, average length, password strength, frequencies of letters, numbers, symbols (special characters), most common letter, most common number, most common symbol, the ratio of letters, numbers, symbols in passwords which highlights the general trend that users follow while creating passwords. Using the results of this paper, users can make intelligent decisions while creating passwords for themselves, i.e., not opting for the most common features that will help them create robust and less vulnerable passwords.

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Interactive Web-Based Resource for Annotation of Genetic Variants Causing Hereditary Angioedema (HADA): Database Development, Implementation, and Validation

Journal of Medical Internet Research ◽

10.2196/19040 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 22 (10) ◽

pp. e19040

Author(s):

Alejandro Mendoza-Alvarez ◽

Adrián Muñoz-Barrera ◽

Luis Alberto Rubio-Rodríguez ◽

Itahisa Marcelino-Rodriguez ◽

Almudena Corrales ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Hereditary Angioedema ◽

Genetic Condition ◽

First Line ◽

International Consensus ◽

Web Based ◽

Genetics And Genomics ◽

User Friendly ◽

Current Guidelines ◽

Generation Sequencing ◽

Esterase Inhibitor

Background Hereditary angioedema is a rare genetic condition caused by C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency, dysfunction, or kinin cascade dysregulation, leading to an increased bradykinin plasma concentration. Hereditary angioedema is a poorly recognized clinical entity and is very often misdiagnosed as a histaminergic angioedema. Despite its genetic nature, first-line genetic screening is not integrated in routine diagnosis. Consequently, a delay in the diagnosis, and inaccurate or incomplete diagnosis and treatment of hereditary angioedema are common. Objective In agreement with recent recommendations from the International Consensus on the Use of Genetics in the Management of Hereditary Angioedema, to facilitate the clinical diagnosis and adapt it to the paradigm of precision medicine and next-generation sequencing–based genetic tests, we aimed to develop a genetic annotation tool, termed Hereditary Angioedema Database Annotation (HADA). Methods HADA is built on top of a database of known variants affecting function, including precomputed pathogenic assessment of each variant and a ranked classification according to the current guidelines from the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics. Results HADA is provided as a freely accessible, user-friendly web-based interface with versatility for the entry of genetic information. The underlying database can also be incorporated into automated command-line stand-alone annotation tools. Conclusions HADA can achieve the rapid detection of variants affecting function for different hereditary angioedema types, and further integrates useful information to reduce the diagnosis odyssey and improve its delay.

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Acupuncture and Moxibustion in the Treatment of Chronic Urticaria: A Case Control Study

10.21203/rs.3.rs-927180/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Ye Zhang ◽

Shizhao Zhang ◽

Xiangyu Ping ◽

Zehua Zhang ◽

Liheng Tang ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Adverse Events ◽

Chronic Urticaria ◽

Quality Index ◽

Acupuncture Treatment ◽

Acupuncture Group ◽

Symptom Duration ◽

Hamilton Depression Scale ◽

First Line

Abstract Background: Chronic urticaria is a clinically refractory skin disease with long symptom duration and high recurrence rate. The current research demonstrates that the first-line drugs treated by medicine are the second-generation non-sedation antihistamines. Although the effect is good In the treatment process, the first-line drugs often relapse within a week after withdrawal, which affects the quality of life of patients. Existing studies have shown that acupuncture is safe and effective in the treatment of chronic urticaria. This study is a randomized controlled clinical study designed to provide high-quality evidence for the international use of acupuncture in the treatment of chronic urticaria.Methods: This study is a randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled clinical trial. A total of 60 participants were selected and divided into an acupuncture group and a micro-acupuncture group, with equal numbers in the two groups. The acupuncture group received fixed-point acupuncture treatment, and the micro-acupuncture group received micro-acupuncture treatment (micro-acupuncture at non-acupoints). Patients will receive 4 weeks of treatment, three times per week for a total of 12 treatments. The primary measurement indicator is Urticaria Activity Score (UAS), and the secondary measurement indicators include Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI), Hamilton Depression Scale (HAMD), Hamilton Anxiety Scale (HAMA), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), adverse events. UAS and VAS were assessed before treatment, during treatment, and 4 weeks, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks after treatment. DLQI was assessed before treatment, in the 4th week of treatment and 4 weeks, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks after treatment. Then HAMD, HAMA and PSQI were measured before treatment and in the 4th week of treatment. Adverse events will be summarized at 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th weeks after randomization.Discussion:This study is a pilot study, and its main purpose is to explore the feasibility and safety of acupuncture in the treatment of chronic urticaria. The research results will help confirm whether acupuncture can improve the quality of life of patients with chronic urticaria, provide evidence that acupuncture can effectively treat chronic urticaria, and provide basic data for further larger-scale experiments.

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The Added Value of Graphical Input and Display for Electron Lens Design

Proceedings, annual meeting, Electron Microscopy Society of America ◽

10.1017/s0424820100179701 ◽

1990 ◽

Vol 48 (1) ◽

pp. 190-191

Author(s):

B. Lencova ◽

G. Wisselink

Keyword(s):

Flux Density ◽

Numerical Data ◽

Added Value ◽

Lens Design ◽

Step Size ◽

Magnetic Lens ◽

Flux Lines ◽

Fine Mesh ◽

Electron Lens ◽

User Friendly

Recent progress in computer technology enables the calculation of lens fields and focal properties on commonly available computers such as IBM ATs. If we add to this the use of graphics, we greatly increase the applicability of design programs for electron lenses. Most programs for field computation are based on the finite element method (FEM). They are written in Fortran 77, so that they are easily transferred from PCs to larger machines.The design process has recently been made significantly more user friendly by adding input programs written in Turbo Pascal, which allows a flexible implementation of computer graphics. The input programs have not only menu driven input and modification of numerical data, but also graphics editing of the data. The input programs create files which are subsequently read by the Fortran programs. From the main menu of our magnetic lens design program, further options are chosen by using function keys or numbers. Some options (lens initialization and setting, fine mesh, current densities, etc.) open other menus where computation parameters can be set or numerical data can be entered with the help of a simple line editor. The "draw lens" option enables graphical editing of the mesh - see fig. I. The geometry of the electron lens is specified in terms of coordinates and indices of a coarse quadrilateral mesh. In this mesh, the fine mesh with smoothly changing step size is calculated by an automeshing procedure. The options shown in fig. 1 allow modification of the number of coarse mesh lines, change of coordinates of mesh points or lines, and specification of lens parts. Interactive and graphical modification of the fine mesh can be called from the fine mesh menu. Finally, the lens computation can be called. Our FEM program allows up to 8000 mesh points on an AT computer. Another menu allows the display of computed results stored in output files and graphical display of axial flux density, flux density in magnetic parts, and the flux lines in magnetic lenses - see fig. 2. A series of several lens excitations with user specified or default magnetization curves can be calculated and displayed in one session.

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A Review of 21 iPad Applications for Augmentative and Alternative Communication Purposes

Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication ◽

10.1044/aac21.2.60 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 21 (2) ◽

pp. 60-71 ◽

Cited By ~ 24

Author(s):

Ashley Alliano ◽

Kimberly Herriger ◽

Anthony D. Koutsoftas ◽

Theresa E. Bartolotta

Keyword(s):

Augmentative And Alternative Communication ◽

Cost Effective ◽

Alternative Form ◽

Alternative Communication ◽

Text To Speech ◽

Reference Guide ◽

Expressive Communication ◽

Communication Needs ◽

User Friendly ◽

Ipad Applications

Abstract Using the iPad tablet for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) purposes can facilitate many communicative needs, is cost-effective, and is socially acceptable. Many individuals with communication difficulties can use iPad applications (apps) to augment communication, provide an alternative form of communication, or target receptive and expressive language goals. In this paper, we will review a collection of iPad apps that can be used to address a variety of receptive and expressive communication needs. Based on recommendations from Gosnell, Costello, and Shane (2011), we describe the features of 21 apps that can serve as a reference guide for speech-language pathologists. We systematically identified 21 apps that use symbols only, symbols and text-to-speech, and text-to-speech only. We provide descriptions of the purpose of each app, along with the following feature descriptions: speech settings, representation, display, feedback features, rate enhancement, access, motor competencies, and cost. In this review, we describe these apps and how individuals with complex communication needs can use them for a variety of communication purposes and to target a variety of treatment goals. We present information in a user-friendly table format that clinicians can use as a reference guide.

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