Computational Cryptography (ÀROKÒ) in Yorùbá Tradition

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 o...

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Published in:International journal of computer applications 2014-01, Vol.85 (2), p.6-12
Main Authors: O, Longe I, Akindipe, O T, Bada, A A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Computation
Computer information security
Computer programs
Cryptography
Culture
Mathematical models
Messages
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Summary: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). Yorùbá's has a peculiar and symbolic way of sending messages (Àrokò). This investigation reveals that Àrokòis 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.
ISSN:0975-8887
0975-8887
DOI:10.5120/14811-3029