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Computational Cryptography (AROKO) in Yoruba Tradition

by Longe I. O, O. T. Akindipe, A. A. Bada
International Journal of Computer Applications
Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA
Volume 85 - Number 2
Year of Publication: 2014
Authors: Longe I. O, O. T. Akindipe, A. A. Bada
10.5120/14811-3029

Longe I. O, O. T. Akindipe, A. A. Bada . Computational Cryptography (AROKO) in Yoruba Tradition. International Journal of Computer Applications. 85, 2 ( January 2014), 6-12. DOI=10.5120/14811-3029

@article{ 10.5120/14811-3029,
author = { Longe I. O, O. T. Akindipe, A. A. Bada },
title = { Computational Cryptography (AROKO) in Yoruba Tradition },
journal = { International Journal of Computer Applications },
issue_date = { January 2014 },
volume = { 85 },
number = { 2 },
month = { January },
year = { 2014 },
issn = { 0975-8887 },
pages = { 6-12 },
numpages = {9},
url = { https://ijcaonline.org/archives/volume85/number2/14811-3029/ },
doi = { 10.5120/14811-3029 },
publisher = {Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA},
address = {New York, USA}
}
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%A A. A. Bada
%T Computational Cryptography (AROKO) in Yoruba Tradition
%J International Journal of Computer Applications
%@ 0975-8887
%V 85
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%P 6-12
%D 2014
%I Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA
Abstract

Communication (verbal and nonverbal) plays a very important role in a society. Nonverbal form of communication involves having knowledge about the signs, behavior and attitude of the sender in which response is also crucial to show that the information is passed. Information is a power tool to any organization or society especially in the preservation of our culture. Hence, there is a need for information security (Cryptography). Yoruba has a peculiar and symbolic way of sending messages (Aroko). This investigation reveals that Arokois a form of symmetric cryptography Algorithms. Mathematical representation is secured and with Computer program (Software) the culture of the Yoruba people can be preserved especially in the area of sending secret messages called Aroko otherwise known as cryptography. The concept is also linked to Computational security.

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Index Terms

Computer Science
Information Sciences

Keywords

Cryptography (Aroko) Yoruba Communication Culture Symmetric and Computational cryptography