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Blockchain in Higher Education: Key Research Themes and Future Directions

Blockchain in Higher Education: Key Research Themes and Future Directions

The study highlights the potential of blockchain in areas such as credentials and certificates, record-keeping, micro-credentials, payments, research, and data management.

Authors

Anugamini Priya Srivastava, Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Symbiosis International Deemed University, Pune, India.

Mohit Yadav, Associate Professor, Jindal Global Business School, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana, India.

Rahul Khurana, Department of Management Studies, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, Roorkee, India.

Arun Balodi, Department of E & C Engineering, Dayananda Sagar University, Bengaluru.

Nitin Simha Vihari, Middlesex University Dubai, Dubai, UAE.

Summary

This research paper explores the applications of blockchain technology in higher education, focusing on areas where it can bring transformative changes. The study addresses research gaps by conducting a comprehensive bibliometric analysis to understand the overall research landscape, specific applications, and challenges of blockchain in higher education.

The findings provide insights into publication trends, influential contributors, and emerging research directions. The study highlights the potential of blockchain in areas such as credentials and certificates, record-keeping, micro-credentials, payments, research, and data management. This research contributes to advancing knowledge by guiding future research directions and facilitating the integration of blockchain technology in higher education systems.

Published in: 2023 International Conference on Recent Advances in Science and Engineering Technology (ICRASET)

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