Blockchain Technology in Education: a Bibliometric Review

Arias-Chávez D.; Ramos-Quispe T.; Cangalaya-Sevillano L.M.; Acra-Despradel C.; Cornejo-Paredes D.; Pumahuanca-Gonzales F.; Ortiz-Esparza M.A. · CEUR Workshop Proceedings (2023)

Resumen

Blockchain technology is beginning to have a significant impact on the field of education. As educational institutions look for ways to improve efficiency, security and transparency in their operations, they are exploring how this technology can play a crucial role in this process. Therefore, this study, through a bibliometric review, shows the perspectives of the use of blockchain technology in education. A sample of 113 documents retrieved from the Scopus database were extracted that had been published in 82 scientific journals, with 2805 references and an average citation count per document of 5,761. These documents are, for the most part, conference papers (61); On the other hand, the list of countries with the greatest impact on research is led by China, with 109 citations and 67 scientific documents. For now, blockchain technology is quite useful for ensuring the storage, exchange and networking of information. It is suggested that technology can be used for better administration of the admission process, evaluating history of participation in extracurricular activities, strengthening the alumni network in schools and colleges, and managing library and information services.

Instituciones: Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas; Universidad Nacional de San Agustín de Arequipa; Universidad Continental; Universidad Católica de Santa María