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Hybrid Model for Data Security in Cloud
--Ogwueleka Francisca Nonyehem and Moses Timothy
It is recognized generally that cloud computing is clearly one of today’s most exciting technology areas due to its cost-efficiency and flexibility. However, the vision of this Information Technology (IT) procurement model will be compromised if there is no proper check on the security implications and challenges that surround the delivery model of cloud computing. This paper looked at some security challenges facing cloud computing and proposed a hybrid model for data security in cloud computing. The model combines a novel spectral graph theoretic approach to user identification using hand geometry and the block-level deduplication with encrypted data model called ClouDedup. The hybrid model has two authentication layers to ensure that data is not being abused or leaked. The results indicate that hybrid of these models form greater efficiency of security solution in cloud computing. © 2015 IUP. All Rights Reserved.
An Assessment of the Websites of Power Distribution Companies
in the National Capital Region
--Varun Prakash and Vipin Khurana
Power distribution companies, i.e., State Electricity Boards (SEB), in India have slowly evolved from meager power companies to service-oriented sector. The power utility website has become a vital source of information for citizens about various services provided to consumers, their needs, etc. The paper aims at evaluating the websites of four main power distribution companies in the National Capital Region (NCR) using Web Assessment Index (WAI) focused on various categories which are used to analyze the websites of these companies. The purpose of this paper is to develop a WAI suitable for assessment of websites of power distribution companies in NCR. The key factors considered as determinants of website quality were identified and are quoted in literature. The user online website assessment tools were used for assessment of various parameters and determinants identified, and then statistical techniques were used to test the hypothesis framed. The design of the WAI is discussed, and in order to test its validity, the power distribution companies’ websites are analyzed. © 2015 IUP. All Rights Reserved.
E-Governance: An Analysis of Citizens’ Perception
--Shruti Agrawal, Poojae Sethi and Manish Mittal
The swift development, growth and proliferation of the Internet-based services have led to the option and acceptance of these Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), which have also seeped into the public services. In fact, offering web-based e-governance services has become a global trend. Web-based services have also been implemented by the Indian government to its citizens as ICT has become an important part of routine life. E-governance is used to deliver and communicate information about government services such as VAT, vehicle registrations and other taxes, declarations to police, government bids, enrollment in higher education, application for building permission, change of address, registration of new company and tenders, etc., to its citizens for better governance. This paper presents a descriptive analysis by identifying the relationship between demographic factors such as gender, age, education and occupation and the perceived relative advantage, perceived Internet advantage, perceived reliability and perceived safety. © 2015 IUP. All Rights Reserved.
An Analysis of XBRL Adoption in India Using
Technology Acceptance Model
--Vineet Chouhan and Shubham Goswami
Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) reporting is gaining momentum as a medium of digital financial reporting. It is a metalanguage, based on Extensible Markup Language (XML) and used as electronic communication of business information. The primary purpose of XBRL is to facilitate the preparation, publishing, exchange, and analysis of financial statements. It enhances the efficiency of financial reporting and accuracy, timeliness and reliability of financial data. But many Indian companies are still resisting implementing it internally. The present study analyzed the financial expert perception in respect of acceptance of XBRL as reporting method by using Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). The result uncovered that using XBRL increases work productivity but technological complexities make it difficult to accept. The study has implications for Indian firm reporters, auditors, government and also for other stakeholders to better understand the XBRL implementation and adoption. © 2015 IUP. All Rights Reserved.
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