Introductory Essentials to Blockchain, Hashing and Graphs | Chapter 4 | Finite Abelian Groups, Elliptic Curves, Blockchain with Hashing and Graphs

 

The present study explains the reasons behind decentralization and introduces the basic concepts of blockchain technology with clear references to its key components, such as consensus mechanisms and peer-to-peer networks. An explanation of hashing is treated with different examples of classical algorithms, as this is very important in blockchain signatures. A brief introduction to graphs is also presented since they are used to develop decentralization and counterattacks. Finally, we introduce 16 exercises on these two elements.

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Seddik Abdelalim
LMFA, FSAC, University Hassan II of Casablanca, Morocco.

 

Ilias Elmouki
LMFA, FSAC, University Hassan II of Casablanca, Morocco.

 

Noreddine Abghour
LIS Labs, FSAC, University Hassan II of Casablanca, Morocco.

 

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Audit ESG Reports through Blockchain Technology in Business Enterprises | Chapter 6 | Business, Management and Economics: Research Progress Vol. 5

Among the critical factors that affect the current financial and business environment are ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), auditing, and blockchain technology. Nowadays, ESG audit is a strong management tool for making sustainable investment decisions and promoting business activities while providing information about a company's long-term sustainability and compliance with ethical standards. On the other hand, blockchain technology is a cutting-edge technology that provides security transparency and decentralization. Based on a literature review, the purpose of this article is to explore these two concepts and how the use of blockchain technology could be used in ESG audit reports shaping and improving the concept of sustainable development in the future. The integration of blockchain technologies into ESG audits is essential for encountering the challenges with the current reporting methods.

 

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Evangelia Pappa
Department of Marketing & Management, European University of Cyprus, Open University of Cyprus and Hellenic Open University, Greece.

 

Panagiotis Georgitseas
Department of Public Administration, School of Economy and Public Administration, Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, Greece.

 

George Tantis
Department of Public Administration, School of Economy and Public Administration, Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, Greece.

 

Panagiotis Kyriakogkonas
Department of Accounting and Finance, School of Economics, University of Western Macedonia, Greece.

 

Please see the book here:- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/bmerp/v5/2628

EduTrust: A Blockchain-Powered Bridge for Seamless Academic Verification between Institutions and Employers | Chapter 15 | Leading the Charge: A Guide to Management, Entrepreneurship and Technology in the Dynamic Business Landscape Edition 1

In a paradigm shift for academic record management, our groundbreaking system introduces a blockchain-based result verification system for university students, offering unparalleled transparency, security, and efficiency. Deployed on the Blockchain, this innovative solution not only simplifies result management but addresses a pressing industry concern- the challenging process and excessive costs associated with employers verifying student academic trajectories. By leveraging the decentralized and tamper-proof nature of blockchain technology, the system enables employers to authenticate academic records seamlessly and securely, eliminating the need for costly third-party agencies.

 

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Pankaj Kumar
Department of ISE, Acharya Institute of Technology, Bangalore, 560107, India.

 

Chinmaya Dandin
Department of ISE, Acharya Institute of Technology, Bangalore, 560107, India.

 

Akshali Sumanth
Department of ISE, Acharya Institute of Technology, Bangalore, 560107, India.

 

Manoj
Department of ISE, Acharya Institute of Technology, Bangalore, 560107, India.

 

Darshan A R
Department of ISE, Acharya Institute of Technology, Bangalore, 560107, India.

 

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ELYSIUMGATE: Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTS) for Event Perfection | Chapter 10 | Leading the Charge: A Guide to Management, Entrepreneurship and Technology in the Dynamic Business Landscape Edition 1

In recent years, blockchain technology has witnessed significant attention and adoption across various industries due to its potential to revolutionize traditional systems. Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), a unique form of digital asset authenticated and stored on a blockchain, have emerged as a novel application within this domain. This paper proposes ELYSIUMGATE, a conceptual framework that harnesses NFTs to enhance the organization and execution of events. By leveraging blockchain’s immutability, transparency, and decentralized nature, ELYSIUMGATE aims to address key challenges associated with event management, including ticketing, authentication, and engagement. This research explores the technical architecture of ELYSIUMGATE, its potential benefits, and implications for event organizers, participants, and stakeholders. Additionally, it discusses potential risks and limitations associated with implementing NFTs in event management. Through a comprehensive analysis, this paper demonstrates how ELYSIUMGATE can contribute to achieving event perfection by ensuring trust, security, and efficiency in event organization and execution.

 

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G Prakash Babu
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Acharya Institute of Technology, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

 

Ayush Bal
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Acharya Institute of Technology, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

Purvi Singh
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Acharya Institute of Technology, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

 

Abhiraj Das
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Acharya Institute of Technology, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

 

Akshara A.S
Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Acharya Institute of Technology, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

 

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Investigating the Synergies of Integrating Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence in the Accounting Profession | Chapter 6 | Information Management and Technology: The Proceedings of the 10 th International Conference on Business and Management Dynamics (ICBMD), Edition 1

Recent technological developments have introduced significant changes to the accounting profession. Researchers have seen blockchain and artificial intelligence emerging as transformative forces that have the potential to revolutionise the accounting profession. In studying the capabilities of these technologies, researchers have observed that integrating blockchain and AI could significantly change the accounting and audit of financial information. This chapter explores the synergy between blockchain and AI in the context of accounting practices. It examines how these technologies complement each other to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accuracy in financial record-keeping and auditing processes. Through an analysis of current developments, this paper illuminates the potential benefits and challenges of integrating blockchain and AI in accounting, paving the way for future research and implementation. The research method of this paper is drawn from the publications of the big four accounting firms: Deloitte, Ernst & Young, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and KPMG. Six major synergy areas were identified: automated accounting systems, increased speed and accuracy, secure accounting systems, improved audit trail systems, reduced financial costs, and quick decision-making. The Big Four accounting firms have embraced blockchain and AI, but the study suggests that they have not leveraged the full benefits of these technologies, as the results revealed a synergy score of 84 out of a possible synergy score of 120. Integrating blockchain with AI could potentially enhance the power of blockchain to function as an independent ledger, and this integration could address the challenges of blockchain intelligence, as blockchain’s intelligence power has previously been identified as low.

 

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Beatah Sibanda
North-West University, South Africa.

 

Thandukwazi Ncube
Durban University of Technology, South Africa.

 

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Exploring the Landscape: A Comprehensive Survey of Blockchain Applications and Innovations | Chapter 5 | Research Updates in Mathematics and Computer Science Vol. 1

 Advancements in technology have produced the exploration of blockchain uses in a range of industries, particularly in education, real estate, law enforcement, certification verification, and funding ventures. Blockchain, a decentralized ledger, offers opportunities to revolutionize traditional systems by providing transparency, security, and traceability.

In the education sector, blockchain technology shows promise in enhancing the credibility of online degrees and preventing fraudulent activities by recording accreditations on the blockchain. Similarly, in real estate, the implementation of blockchain models helps mitigate loopholes and brings transparency to property transactions by eliminating intermediaries and reducing fraud potential.

In law enforcement, the fragile nature of digital evidence poses challenges in maintaining integrity and credibility. Blockchain's immutability and traceability offer a promising solution for preserving digital evidence securely, ensuring its authenticity throughout criminal investigations.

Additionally, the project addresses the rampant issue of fraudulent degree certificates by proposing a solution that stores genuine certificates digitally on a blockchain. This system generates unique hashes for verification, detecting any alterations in certificate contents and invalidating tampered documents.

Furthermore, the project introduces a decentralized funding platform for innovative business ventures. Utilizing Ethereum smart contracts, it enables stakeholders to invest in ventures, ensuring transparency and accountability through voting mechanisms for fund disbursement.

By leveraging blockchain's decentralized nature, these projects aim to revolutionize traditional systems, providing secure, transparent, and efficient solutions in education, real estate, law enforcement, certification verification, and venture funding.

Author(s) Details:

Parkavi A.,
Department of CSE, M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, India.

Nandini S. B.,
Department of CSE, M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, India.

Chetan D. S.,
Department of CSE, M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore, India.

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Safe Electronic Healthcare System with Innovative Blockchain Technology| Chapter 4 | Current Overview on Disease and Health Research Vol. 8

 Because of the Internet's rebellious effect on the healthcare industry, inmates now have constant, unspecified area-and-anytime approach to their own health dossier. Medical inconsistencies linked accompanying Electronic Health Records (EHR) and concerns relating to solitude and security problems need expected resolved. Perhaps the best difficulty of all was lack of regularity and unfortunately it is not the only one accompanying EHR. In order to solve the questions of interoperability and privacy, decentralised connected to the internet ledgers using blockchain based programs have been submitted and implemented. Other troubles, though, persist. To be more specific, the concerning details issues of scalability, usability, and approachability. The first technological obstacle is the need to hold medical records in their miscellaneous formats off-chain while providing cautious access control to them on-chain. The second trouble is providing an accurate writing of who admit what data and how that dossier is shared now and then of medical importance. Because formal verification of smart contracts takes a very long time relative to treat a big block of transactions, approachability remains an open question. A Secure eHealth Framework (SeFra) is offered as a growing temporal blockchain solution to the earlier problems.

Author(s) Details:

Shafiqul Abidin,
Department of Computer Science, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Mohd. Izhar,
Department of Computer Science, Bosco Technical Training Society (Affiliated to GGSIP University), Don Bosco Technical School, New Delhi, India.

Md. Ashraf Siddiqui,
Department of Computer Science, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Rajeev Kumar,
Department of Computer Science, Kalka Institute for Research & Advanced Studies, New Delhi, India.

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Blockchain for Vaccine Supply Chain: Challenges and Resilient Solution Strategies Facing Covid-19 | Chapter 7 | Emerging Trends in Disease and Health Research Vol. 8

A Covid-19 Current economic trends and personal routines have been altered by the pandemic problem. For practitioners and scholars in supply chain and logistics, this disruptive event poses a significant challenge. Weaknesses throughout the whole supply chain, from purchase to delivery, have been brought to light by the present health crisis. Every link in the chain is put through stress and is at significant danger. But there is always a chance amid adversity. It is a chance to reconsider the logistical plans and the approaches to take in terms of supply chain resilience. The key to a successful economic and social rebirth is universal vaccination. Only a vaccination that is widely available could open the door to a fuller recovery. However, it is challenging to fully supervise and guarantee this massive operation. Risks include fraud, vaccine diversion, speculation, vaccine expiration, and cold chain management. Participating in such a vaccination supply chain can save lives and aid in a long-term recovery of the economy. We hope to give readers of this chapter an overview of the research on vaccine supply chains, main problems encountered during the Covid-19 health crisis, and network design and recovery solutions that may be used. Additionally, we want to discuss the primary restrictions on the supply chain for vaccines and how Blockchain might assist to control flows along the value chain.

Author(s) Details:

Dounia Saidi,
LASTIMI Laboratory, Graduate School of Technology of SALE, Mohammed V. University, Rabat, Morocco.

Jamila El Alami,
LASTIMI Laboratory, Graduate School of Technology of SALE, Mohammed V. University, Rabat, Morocco.

Mustapha Hlyal,
CELOG, ESITH, Morocco.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/ETDHR-V8/article/view/7233