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Blockchain and catching-up in developing countries: The case of financial inclusion in Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: Roberto Mavilia --- ICRIOS – Invernizzi Center for Research on Innovation, Organization, Strategy and Entrepreneurship – Bocconi University, Italy Roberta Pisani --- MEDAlics – Research Center for Mediterranean Relations, ItalyBlockchain technology, born as a tool to support Bitcoins (the most popular and controversial cryptocurrency in the world) has set itself in a very short time as a disruptive technology able not only to revolutionize existing businesses but also to... -
Blockchain for agricultural sector: The case of South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: Roberto Mavilia --- , Italy Roberta Pisani --- , ItalyNew technologies are playing a fundamental role in the postmodern era of globalization where interpersonal interactions at the international level and the exchange of goods, services, information and capital are the basis of all activities. The agriculture sector is constantly... -
A roadmap for present focus and future trends of blockchain technology in the built environment
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: Opeoluwa Akinradewo --- University of Johannesburg, South Africa Clinton Aigbavboa --- University of Johannesburg, South Africa Ayodeji Oke --- University of Johannesburg, South Africa David Edwards --- University of Johannesburg, South AfricaBlockchain technology has gained attention across the globe within the last 10 years and has taken centre stage in the financial technology sector. Even though innovation that applies to the construction industry is sometimes different from what is obtainable in... -
Factors that impact the implementation of blockchain in logistics in the United Arab Emirates
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: Mohamad Bleik --- Independent researcher, SwitzerlandThis study investigates the factors influencing the implementation of blockchain in logistics in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), including security, privacy, end-user benefits, quality control, technology infrastructure, and lack of general awareness. A mixed-methods approach was used, with data collected... -
Blockchain technology-driven supply chain financing for Ghana’s SMEs: An evaluation of the dilemmas to adoption using a picture fuzzy preference selection index technique
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: Elijah Asante Boakye --- University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, People’s Republic of China Hongjiang Zhao --- University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, People’s Republic of China Millicent Adu-Damoah --- University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, People’s Republic of ChinaSmall and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been urged to embrace blockchain technology-driven supply chain financing (BcTSCF) by the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA) and the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI); however, a substantial number have not responded favourably. With the utilization... -
Analytical solutions of virus propagation model in blockchain networks
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Quaestiones Mathematicae • Authors: Y. Chatibi --- Mohammed V University in Rabat, MoroccoThe main goal of this paper is to find analytical solutions of a system of nonlinear ordinary differential equations arising in the virus propagation in blockchain networks. The presented method reduces the problem to an Abel differential equation of the... -
Sustainable seafood: advances in traceability, assessment, monitoring and resource management
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Marine Science • Authors: IG Gleadall --- , Japan A Barkai --- , South Africa Z Lajbner --- Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST), Japan PB McIntyre --- Cornell University, United States H Moustahfid --- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), United States P Olsen --- Norwegian Food Research Institute (Nofima), Norway R Oyanedel --- Pontificia Universidad Católica, Chile Y Pang --- University of Washington, United States GJ Pierce --- Instituto de Investigacións Mariñas (IIM-CSIC), Spain L Quesada --- Loyola Marymount University, United States WHH Sauer --- Rhodes University, South Africa L Zifcakova --- Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST), Japan MA Zoral --- Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST), Japan DA Willette --- Loyola Marymount University, United StatesThis review presents a synopsis of advances in some techniques and technologies that support seafood traceability while addressing some of the complexities currently challenging the integration necessary to coordinate commercial, national and international efforts in achieving seafood sustainability. These advances... -
A systematic literature review of blockchain technology and accounting issues: Is it a hype or hope?
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Accounting Research • Authors: Aisa Tri Agustini --- University of Jember, Indonesia Jogiyanto Hartono Mustakini --- University of Gadjah Mada, Indonesia -
A comprehensive review: State of art integrated technologies in IoHT applications
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: Tabasum Guledgudd --- SECAB IET, India C. Noorullah Shariff --- SECAB IET, India Sayed Abulhasan Quadri --- SECAB IET, IndiaHealthcare delivery has advanced from in-person doctor visits to remote healthcare monitoring, disease prediction and surgical assistance systems. Digitization of healthcare data over the past decade has brought radical transformations to the healthcare domain. It has facilitated healthcare data to... -
Factors influencing the adoption and usage of blockchain in e-commerce: A systematic literature review
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: Mishir Roopnarain --- University of Witwatersrand, South Africa Samwel Dick Mwapwele --- University of Witwatersrand, South AfricaBusinesses using e-commerce are worried about their databases and client’s data security. Researchers have suggested businesses should adopt and use blockchain technology to address the security challenges in e-commerce. However, blockchain technology has flaws that inhibit acceptance, adoption, and usage... -
Blockchain scheme for decentralization in healthcare
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: B. S. Anupama --- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur, Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi-590018, Karnataka, India N. R. SunithaCentralization of many of healthcare data management systems in use today raises the risk of a single point of failure in case of natural disaster. Blockchain is decentralized technology that securely records and verifies transactions across multiple computers, making it... -
Revitalizing tribal economic systems through indigenous entrepreneurship: Innovations and strategies
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: Anjali Chandulal Lakum --- Parul Institute of Social Work, Parul University, IndiaAmid growing global interest in sustainable and inclusive development, indigenous entrepreneurship and grassroots innovations are increasingly recognized as powerful yet underexplored pathways for community resilience. This study investigates how such innovations contribute to the revitalization of tribal economic systems, with... -
Blockchain technology in healthcare within the global south: mapping the area and developing a research scenario
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: Josue Kuika Watat --- University of Oslo, Norway Ebenezer Agbozo --- Ural Federal University, Russia Rania El-Gazzar --- University of Agder, NorwayAfrica’s healthcare systems face profound structural challenges, including fragmented infrastructure, systemic data vulnerabilities, and unreliable medical supply chains, necessitating innovative, context-specific solutions. Blockchain technology has emerged as a transformative tool in global healthcare, yet research remains disproportionately focused on high-income... -
Exploring staff adoption of blockchain technology in higher education: Insights from AHP analysis
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: Preeti Bhaskar --- Department of Management and Marketing, College of Banking and Financial Studies, Oman Chandan Kumar Tiwari --- Department of Economics and Business Administration, University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Oman Mujeebudheen Khan --- University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Oman Ananth Anthonisamy --- Department of Economics and Business Administration, University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Oman Padma Losani Dayalan --- Department of Economics and Business Administration, University of Technology and Applied Sciences, OmanBlockchain technology has the potential to eradicate fraud, improve institutional legitimacy, and increase efficiency, security, and transparency. Despite its potential, the adoption of blockchain technology among staff in higher education institutions (HEIs) remains limited, particularly in emerging economies like Oman,...