Implementation of blockchain-based document management system for higher education organizations.
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| Title: | Implementation of blockchain-based document management system for higher education organizations. |
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| Authors: | Pondkule, Pooja M.1,2 (AUTHOR), Kothari, Sonali1 (AUTHOR) sonali.kothari@sitpune.edu.in |
| Source: | International Journal on Smart Sensing & Intelligent Systems. Jan2025, Vol. 18 Issue 1, p1-11. 11p. |
| Subjects: | Academic qualifications, Student records, Student mobility, Identification cards, Education associations, Blockchains |
| Abstract: | Blockchain is revolutionizing various industries, from healthcare to real estate, by making existing systems and processes transparent, secure, and efficient. New application scenarios include adopting smart contracts and decentralized frameworks in education and healthcare, which are seen as promising answers to longstanding problems such as security, credibility, and operational inefficiency. Blockchain's decentralized and transparent nature offers a significant improvement in the handling of educational documents. Traditional verification methods for academic qualifications or credentials are cumbersome, slow, and often fraud-prone. To ensure the authenticity of academic records, blockchain provides unalterable records that are recorded on 'the chain' once and cannot be amended. Therefore, each transaction or update of a student's academic history can be found and verified, thereby providing transparency and dependability throughout all stages of the verification process. Several blockchain-based educational projects have already revealed their potential. Initiatives focused on building decentralized knowledge platforms and secure digital student identity cards or resume and credentials verification networks offer hope. These platforms prevent fraud and handiness for students: all grade details are kept permanently in their hands. With blockchain, students have a comprehensive and portable record of their education, job skills, and qualifications that can be downloaded this second to potential employers or hearings. The same documents provide students with independence and mobility since their certificates are not tied to a single institution or territory. Blockchain further promotes cooperation between all stakeholders in education, like teachers making decisions, policymakers, or executives who run businesses. Through a wholly transparent and open system to all parties, Blockchain reduces the dependence on intermediaries often found in traditional process management methods, with speed and cost savings benefits. Moreover, in handling crucial information such as that held on student grades and personal details, blockchain's secure data management provides a very real protection against unauthorized access or breaches. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Blockchain is revolutionizing various industries, from healthcare to real estate, by making existing systems and processes transparent, secure, and efficient. New application scenarios include adopting smart contracts and decentralized frameworks in education and healthcare, which are seen as promising answers to longstanding problems such as security, credibility, and operational inefficiency. Blockchain's decentralized and transparent nature offers a significant improvement in the handling of educational documents. Traditional verification methods for academic qualifications or credentials are cumbersome, slow, and often fraud-prone. To ensure the authenticity of academic records, blockchain provides unalterable records that are recorded on 'the chain' once and cannot be amended. Therefore, each transaction or update of a student's academic history can be found and verified, thereby providing transparency and dependability throughout all stages of the verification process. Several blockchain-based educational projects have already revealed their potential. Initiatives focused on building decentralized knowledge platforms and secure digital student identity cards or resume and credentials verification networks offer hope. These platforms prevent fraud and handiness for students: all grade details are kept permanently in their hands. With blockchain, students have a comprehensive and portable record of their education, job skills, and qualifications that can be downloaded this second to potential employers or hearings. The same documents provide students with independence and mobility since their certificates are not tied to a single institution or territory. Blockchain further promotes cooperation between all stakeholders in education, like teachers making decisions, policymakers, or executives who run businesses. Through a wholly transparent and open system to all parties, Blockchain reduces the dependence on intermediaries often found in traditional process management methods, with speed and cost savings benefits. Moreover, in handling crucial information such as that held on student grades and personal details, blockchain's secure data management provides a very real protection against unauthorized access or breaches. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 11785608 |
| DOI: | 10.2478/ijssis-2025-0001 |
