As scientists, our research must be tested and evaluated in order for it to be shown to be valid. Part of this process includes providing reproducible results so that peers are able to confirm any findings. The techniques used to achieve this include analytical solutions, simulators and experiments with the actual system, however in the area of Peer-to-Peer (P2P) computing, this gives rise to a...

Abstract Drought is a complex natural hazard that can occur in any climate and affect every aspect of society. To better prepare mitigate the impacts drought, various indicators be applied to monitor forecast its onset, intensity, severity. Though widely used, little known about efficacy these which restricts their role important decisions. Here, we provide first validation 11 commonly-used dro...