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 could give publishers and authors a shared record of who owns which rights and automate royalty payments through smart contracts. This article looks at where that promise is real, where it has fallen short, and what publishers should weigh before investing in it. Key points Blockchain … Read more