AutoPass:An automatic password generator

Text password has long been the dominant user authentication technique and is used by large numbers of Internet services. If they follow recommended practice, users are faced with the almost insuperable problem of generating and managing a large number of site-unique and strong (i.e. non-guessable) passwords. One way of addressing this problem is through the use of a password generator, i.e. a client-side scheme which generates (and regenerates) site-specific strong passwords on demand, with the minimum of user input. This paper provides a detailed specification and analysis of AutoPass, a password generator scheme previously outlined as part of a general analysis of such schemes. AutoPass has been designed to address issues identified in previously proposed password generators, and incorporates novel techniques to address these issues. Unlike almost all previously proposed schemes, AutoPass enables the generation of passwords that meet important real-world requirements, including forced password changes, use of pre-specified passwords, and generation of passwords meeting site-specific requirements.Comment: 22 page

Epidemiology of hepatitis C viral infection in Faisalabad, Pakistan: a retrospective study (2010-2012)

Background: Hepatitis viral infections are major health challenge leading to high morbidity and mortality worldwide.Objectives: Although the magnitude of hepatitis in Pakistan has been well documented, information regarding the prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in Faisalabad, Pakistan is scarce. The present retrospective study was undertaken to determine the epidemiology of HCV in Faisalabad, Pakistan.Methods: Between May, 2010 and December, 2012, medical records of 39780 subjects visiting sexually transmitted infections (STIs) clinic, district headquarter (DHQ) hospital, Faisalabad, Pakistan were reviewed. Regression analysis was used to determine independent risk factorsResults: HCV prevalence was 21.99%. With mean age of 49.5 ± 2.7 years (range 27-63 years), majority (67.15%) of the individuals were male. Marital status and low literacy rates were associated with HCV (P<0.05). Reference to the potential risk factors, the injection drug use was the major mode (72.77%) of infection transmission. Age (OR 1.5, 95% CI 1.2-1.9), male gender (OR 1.2, 95% CI 0.9-1.6) and injection use (OR 1.9, 95% CI 1.0-2.7) were significantly associated with HCV.Conclusions: Most important finding was higher HCV prevalence in Faisalabad region as compared to the previous assessments that demands an urgent need for preventive intervention strategies.Keywords: hepatitis C; virus; blood transfusio

Novel cyclic voltammetry behavior of 3-((benzothiazol-2- diazenylnaphthalene-2,7-diol and use it for spectrophotometric determination of copper (II )in honey sample

The azo reagent 3-((benzothiazol-2-diazenylnaphthalene-2,7-diol] was synthesized and characterized by FT-IR ,1H-NMRand 13CNMR spectral techniques. The electrochemical behavior of the azo reagent and its complex with Cu (II) has beenstudied at glassy carbon disk GCE electrode in different supporting electrolyte at concentration (1M) and scan rate(100mv.s-1). Spectrophotometric determination of copper (II ) is based on the formation of a 2:1 complex with abovereagent. The complex has λmax at(588) nm and Ômax of( 1.436x104)L.mol-1.cm-1 .A linear correlation (0.1 – 3.0 μg. ml-1) was found between absorbance at λmax and concentration . The effect of diverseions on the determination of copper (II) to investigate the selectivity of the method were also studied . The stabilityconstant of the product was (1.1x108 ) . The proposed method was successfully applied to the analysis of honey sample

Penerapan Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe STAD Pada Pembelajaran PKn Untuk Meningkatkan Minat Belajar PKn Pada Siswa Kelas VI SD Inpres 02 Pongian

Permasalahan dalam penelitian ini adalah kurangnya minat belajar siswa dalam pelaksanaan pembelajaran PKn. Hampir 65% siswa kelas VI SD Inpres 02 Pongian kurang meminati mata pelajaran PKn yang dilakukan oleh guru, sebab guru hanya monoton mengajar menjelaskan materi yang menjadi bahan pembelajaran. Guru hanya kecenderungan memberikan tugas-tugas rumah pada siswa tanpa melibatkan siswa ikut aktif serta dalam proses belajar mengajar yang dilakukan, siswa juga hanya sebagai pendengar dari apa yang dijelaskan oleh guru bahkan guru tidak pernah melakukan kegiatan-kegiatan seperti diskusi atau menerapkan salah satu kegiatan yang membuat siswa merasa senang dan ikut aktif dengan pelaksanaan pembelajaran Tujuan penelitian, yaitu meningkatkan minat belajar siswa pada pembelajaran PKn melalui penerapan pembelajaran kooperatif tipe Student Teams Achievement Division (STAD) di kelas VI SD Inpres 02 Pogian. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) yang dilaksanakan di SD Inpres 02 Pongian tahun pelajaran 2013/2014 pada siswa Kelas VI yang berjumlah 20 orang siswa. Rancangan penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian Tindakan Kelas. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan selama dua kali tindakan (siklus). Setiap tindakan meliputi perencanaan, pelaksanaan, pengamatan dan refleksi. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terjadi peningkatan minat belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran PKn melalui pendekatan pembelajaran kooperatif Tipe STAD. Pada siklus I, diperoleh persentase keberhasilan observasi minat siswa sebesar 67,7%. Pada siklus II meningkat menjadi 95,8%. Besar peningkatan minat siswa sebesar 28%. Kesimpulan penelitian ini bahwa penerapan pembelajaran kooperatif Tipe STAD Untuk meningkatkan minat siswa pada pembelajaran PKn, pada siswa kelas VI SD Inpres 02 Pongian

Social, Economic, Cultural Resilience, and Discipline Role of the North Sumatera Province Government in the COVID-19 Management

Salah satu upaya penanggulangan COVID-19 adalah melalui pendekatan ketahanan sosial, ekonomi, dan budaya serta disiplin Pemerintah Provinsi Sumatera Utara. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menggali pengalaman Provinsi Sumatera Utara dalam menanggulangi COVID-19 dari aspek ketahanan sosial, ekonomi, dan budaya serta ketegasan pemerintah dalam berkoordinasi dengan berbagai pihak dalam penanganan COVID-19. Studi kualitatif dilakukan dengan wawancara mendalam dengan BPBD dan Dinas Kesehatan Provinsi Sumatera Utara. Kajian menunjukkan bahwa Sumut telah mengembangkan potensi daerah untuk meningkatkan perekonomian dan UKM di masa pandemi. Beberapa kegiatan seperti alokasi anggaran untuk program bisnis dan industri padat karya, penguatan sektor riil dan UKM, serta pengembangan program Budikdamber dan Kampung Paten untuk memperkuat ketahanan pangan, mendukung pertumbuhan ekonomi, dan menekan inflasi. Disiplin dan ketegasan dalam koordinasi antar pihak seperti penutupan perbatasan antar provinsi; bantuan di bidang sosial dan kesehatan; pengendalian dan penegakan disiplin protokol kesehatan; sosialisasi, simulasi, dan edukasi tentang COVID-19. Sinergi membangun kekuatan bersama menjalankan protokol kesehatan dan semangat dalam merevitalisasi perekonomian daerah menentukan keberhasilan Provinsi Sumut dalam menangani COVID-19One of the efforts of tackling COVID-19 is through the social, economic, and cultural resilience approach and the discipline of the Government of North Sumatera Province. This study aimed to explore the experience of the North Sumatra Province in tackling the COVID-19 from the aspect of social, economic, and cultural resilience and the firmness of the government in coordinating with various parties in the management COVID-19. The qualitative study conducted an in-depth interview with the BPBD and Provincial Health Office of North Sumatera Province. The study showed that North Sumatera had developed the regional potential to improve the economy and small medium enterprises during pandemic. Several activities such as a budget allocation for labor-intensive business and industrial programs, strengthening the real sector and small medium enterprises, and developing Budikdamber program and Kampung Paten to strengthen food security, support economic growth, and reduce inflation. Discipline and firmness in coordination between parties such as inter-provincial border closure; assistance in social and health sector; control and enforcement of discipline on health protocols; socialization, simulation, and education on COVID-19. Synergy to build strength together to carry out health protocols and the spirit in revitalizing the local economy determine the success of North Sumatera Province in managing COVID-19. &nbsp