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Verification of University Student and Graduate Data using Blockchain Technology
Blockchain is a reliable and innovative technology that harnesses education and training through digital technologies. Nonetheless, it has been still an issue keeping track of student/graduate academic achievement and blockchain access rights management. Detailed information about academic performance within a certain period (semester) is not present in the official education documents. Furthermore, academic achievement documents issued by institutions are not secured against unauthorized changes due to the involvement of intermediaries. Therefore, verification of official educational documents has become a pressing issue owing to the recent development of digital technologies. However, effective tools to accelerate the verification are rare as the process takes time. This study provides a prototype of the UniverCert platform based on a consortium version of the decentralized, open-source Ethereum blockchain technology. The proposed platform is based on a globally distributed peer-to-peer network that allows educational institutions to partner with the blockchain network, track student data, verify academic performance, and share documents with other stakeholders. The UniverCert platform was developed on a consortium blockchain architecture to address the problems universities face in storing and securing student data. The system provides a solution to facilitate students’ registration, verification, and authenticity of educational documents
An Analysis and Enumeration of the Blockchain and Future Implications
The blockchain is a relatively new technology that has grown in interest and potential research since its inception. Blockchain technology is dominated by cryptocurrency in terms of usage. Research conducted in the past few years, however, reveals blockchain has the potential to revolutionize several different industries. The blockchain consists of three major technologies: a peer-to-peer network, a distributed database, and asymmetrically encrypted transactions. The peer-to-peer network enables a decentralized, consensus-based network structure where various nodes contribute to the overall network performance. A distributed database adds additional security and immutability to the network. The process of cryptographically securing individual transactions forms a core service of the blockchain and enables semi-anonymous user network presence
DocCert: Nostrification, Document Verification and Authenticity Blockchain Solution
Many institutions and organizations require nostrification and verification
of qualification as a prerequisite for hiring. The idea is to recognize the
authenticity of a copy or digital document issued by an institution in a
foreign country and detect forgeries. Certificates, financial records, health
records, official papers and others are often required to be attested from
multiple entities in distinct locations. However, in this digital era where
most applications happen online, and document copies are uploaded, the
traditional signature and seal methods are obsolete. In a matter of minutes and
with a simple photo editor, a certificate or document copy may be plagiarized
or forged. Blockchain technology offers a decentralized approach to record and
verify transactions without the need for huge infrastructure investment. In
this paper, we propose a blockchain based nostrification system, where awarding
institutions generate a digital certificate, store in a public but permissioned
blockchain, where students and other stakeholders may verify. We present a
thorough discussion and formal evaluation of the proposed system.Comment: The Fifth International Conference on Blockchain Computing and
Applications (BCCA 2023), held in Conjunction with Kuwait Fintech and
Blockchain Summit 2023, 24,26 Oct 2023, Kuwait City, Kuwai
EduChain: A Blockchain-based Education Data Management System
The predominant centralized paradigm in educational data management currently
suffers from several critical issues such as vulnerability to malicious
tampering, a high prevalence of diploma counterfeiting, and the onerous cost of
certificate authentication. Decentralized blockchain technology, with its
cutting-edge capabilities, presents a viable solution to these pervasive
problems. In this paper, we illuminate the inherent limitations of existing
centralized systems and introduce EduChain, a novel heterogeneous
blockchain-based system for managing educational data. EduChain uniquely
harnesses the strengths of both private and consortium blockchains, offering an
unprecedented level of security and efficiency. In addition, we propose a
robust mechanism for performing database consistency checks and error tracing.
This is achieved through the implementation of a secondary consensus, employing
the pt-table-checksum tool. This approach effectively addresses the prevalent
issue of database mismatches. Our system demonstrates superior performance in
key areas such as information verification, error traceback, and data security,
thereby significantly improving the integrity and trustworthiness of
educational data management. Through EduChain, we offer a powerful solution for
future advancements in secure and efficient educational data management
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