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Distributed Ledger Technology and Blockchain [PDF]
The financial sector is currently undergoing a major transformation, brought about by the rapid development and spread of new technologies. The confluence of ‘finance’ and ‘technology’ is often referred to as ‘Fintech’, typically describing companies or innovations that employ new technologies to improve or innovate financial services.
Natarajan, Harish +2 more
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Abstract Blockchain technology is a digital decentralized data ledger recording transactions in an encrypted format. Its implementation can potentially hold significant advantages for the built environment, particularly in manufacturing and building product usage aligned with Building Information Modeling (BIM). This paradigm shift toward decentralized
Aileen Pfeil +2 more
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ABSTRACT Blockchain technology has emerged as a potential disruptor in non‐financial reporting practices for firms to publicly report their social and environmental impact with its promise of immutability and decentralization. In this context, this study employs a bibliometric analysis to explore the scientific advancements of blockchain applications ...
Nurgul Aiupova +2 more
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Enhancing health data integrity using Distributed Ledger Technology
Nowadays, with the increased integration of cloud-computing, data integrity continues to be a problem in the current eHealth sector. This security principle is considered fundamental to ensure the accuracy and reliability of data by ensuring protection ...
Joao Giao +3 more
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Digital Product Passports in Fashion: A Strategic Framework for Implementation
ABSTRACT This study investigates the role of the Digital Product Passport (DPP) in promoting transparency, traceability, and sustainability within the fashion industry. As the fashion sector faces significant environmental and social challenges, including resource depletion, pollution, and unethical labor practices, the DPP offers a potential solution ...
Laura Macchion
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This study aims to explore the current status, potential applications, and future directions of blockchain technology in supply chain management.
Shuchih E. Chang, Yichian Chen
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Digital Rights Activism in Multilevel Governance
ABSTRACT Multilevel governance (MLG) without a clear hierarchical structure can create power imbalances among various actors, particularly in settings with overlapping jurisdictions and policy areas. This dynamic is especially pronounced in Internet governance, which faces a complex interplay of domestic laws, state interdependence, and heightened ...
Alison Harcourt
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ABSTRACT While cross‐laminated timber (CLT) is increasingly utilized in lateral force‐resisting systems in mass timber construction, research has predominantly focused on platform‐type construction. Balloon‐type CLT shear wall systems offer distinct structural advantages, notably the elimination of cumulative perpendicular‐to‐grain compression and a ...
Samira Mohammadyzadeh +3 more
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A Survey on Applications of Distributed Ledger Technology in Healthcare
Blockchain technology is a distributed, accessible, open, and decentralized digital ledger used in healthcare to record transactions between devices. It addresses issues like data integrity, privacy, and confidentiality.
Shinzeer C. K. +2 more
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Applying Distributed Ledger Concepts to a Swiss Regional Label Ecosystem
Improving current supply chains by using distributed ledger technology (DLT) has been a highly researched topic during the last years. Currently, there are numerous articles elaborating on how such technologies can theoretically improve supply chains ...
Saša Malešević +2 more
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