Is Blockchain in Peer Review an Imminent Reality?

Blockchain in peer review

Introduction Peer review stands as the cornerstone of academic publishing. It’s the gatekeeper, the quality control mechanism that (well, ideally) separates sound scholarship from the dubious or flawed. Yet, despite its importance, the process is plagued by challenges: sluggish turnaround times, a lack of transparency, the administrative burden on journals, and the ever-present problem of … Read more

How Blockchain Technology Is Revolutionizing the Publishing Industry

Blockchain in publishing

Introduction Definition and Basic Concepts of Blockchain Technology Blockchain technology is a decentralized digital ledger that securely records transactions across many computers. This innovative system ensures that the recorded data cannot be altered retroactively without the alteration of all subsequent blocks, requiring consensus from the network. At its core, blockchain operates on principles of transparency, … Read more