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Decentralising scientific publishing: can the blockchain improve science communication?

ABSTRACT: We present a decentralised solution for managing scientific communication, based on distributed ledger technologies, also called blockchains. The proposed system aims to solve incentive problems displayed by traditional systems in scientific communication and publication. A minimal working model is presented, defining roles, processes, and expected results from the novel system. The proposed solution is viable, given the current status of blockchain technology, and should lead to a rethinking of current practices and their consequences for scientific communication.

SUBMITTER: Coelho FC

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6701880 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Decentralising scientific publishing: can the blockchain improve science communication?

Coelho Flávio Codeço FC Coelho Flávio Codeço FC Brandão Adeilton A

Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz 20190819

We present a decentralised solution for managing scientific communication, based on distributed ledger technologies, also called blockchains. The proposed system aims to solve incentive problems displayed by traditional systems in scientific communication and publication. A minimal working model is presented, defining roles, processes, and expected results from the novel system. The proposed solution is viable, given the current status of blockchain technology, and should lead to a rethinking of ...[more]

PMID: 31432893

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