Description:
The International Journal of Blockchain Applications and Secure Computing (IJBASC) is an international, double-blinded peer reviewed journal for academics and practitioners to showcase the latest advances and innovations regarding blockchain technology and secure computing. The journal provides a... Show More
The International Journal of Blockchain Applications and Secure Computing (IJBASC) is an international, double-blinded peer reviewed journal for academics and practitioners to showcase the latest advances and innovations regarding blockchain technology and secure computing. The journal provides a platform for state-of-the-art research and cutting-edge innovative activities focusing on the integration between cyber security and blockchain in both theoretical and practical aspects. It covers various topics including blockchain applications, consensus algorithm, smart contract, security, privacy, and trust computing. IJBASC publishes four major paper types—research papers, research reviews or surveys, research and practice notes, and case studies—regarding all areas of blockchain technology and secure computing.
Mission & Scope:
The International Journal of Blockchain Applications and Secure Computing (IJBASC) aims to publish high-quality research contributions to address open challenges in blockchain applications, secure computing, or in cross domains. The advent of blockchain technology has significantly changed the digital world by removing the inefficiencies of a centralized system. It has widely interacted with the... Show More
The International Journal of Blockchain Applications and Secure Computing (IJBASC) aims to publish high-quality research contributions to address open challenges in blockchain applications, secure computing, or in cross domains. The advent of blockchain technology has significantly changed the digital world by removing the inefficiencies of a centralized system. It has widely interacted with the cyber security field to enhance the security of shared data, resulting in various blockchain-assisted applications. However, with the increasing complexity of existing network systems, blockchain applications and secure computing are challenged by emerging problems and demands. The primary goal of this journal is provide a platform for professionals from academia and industry to demonstrate challenges, solutions, and future directions in blockchain applications and secure computing.
Coverage:
- Application of cryptography techniques
- Authentication
- Blockchain Applications
- Blockchain in security
- Blockchain system design
- Blockchain Technology
- Blockchain theories
- Consensus algorithm
- Cryptocurrency
- Dependability and recovery
- Dependable and secure protocols
- Distributed ledger technologies
- Financial applications
- Information Security
- Integrated blockchain systems
- Intrusion Detection
- IoT/CPS security
- Legal and ethical aspects of blockchain applications
- Network Security
- Smart contract
- System security
- Trust and private computing
- Usability and user studies
- Vulnerability detection
IGI Global holds its journals to the highest ethical practices.
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the full double-anonymized peer review process and the Editor(s)-in-Chief at his/her/their full discretion has/have decided to accept the manuscript based
on the results of the double-anonymized peer review process.
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In the traditional subscription-based model, the cost to the publisher to produce each article is covered by the revenue generated by journal subscriptions.
Under OA, all the articles are published under a Creative Commons (CC BY) license; therefore, the authors or funding body will pay a one-time
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- Digital tools used to support the manuscript management and review process
- Typesetting, formatting and layout
- Online hosting
- Submission of the journal's content to numerous abstracts, directories, and indexes
- Third-party software (e.g. plagiarism checks)
- Editorial support which includes manuscript tracking, communications, submission guideline checks, and communications with authors and reviewers
- All promotional support and activities which include metadata distribution, press releases, promotional communications, web content, ads, fliers, brochures, postcards, etc. for the journal and its published contents
- The fact that all published articles will be freely accessible and able to be posted and disseminated widely by
the authors - Professional line-by-line English language copy editing and proofreading*
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APC Subsidizing and Funding
To assist researchers in covering the costs of the APC in OA publishing, there are various sources of OA funding.
Additionally, unlike many other publishers, IGI Global offers flexible subsidies, 100% Open Access APC funding, discounts, and more.
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IGI Global recognizes that many researchers may not know where to begin when searching for OA funding opportunities. IGI Global recently launched an
Open Access Funding Resources page for researchers to browse.
This page provides a comprehensive list of OA funding sources available for researchers to secure funds for their various OA publications.
This journal is currently actively seeking new submissions. Interested authors should ensure that their article manuscript adheres to the journal's
submission guidelines
and
before you write page,
which include originality of the manuscript, APA formatting information and examples, manuscript requirements, and more. To submit an article for consideration,
please begin the submission process below.
All inquiries regarding IJBASC should be directed to the attention of:
Submission-Related InquiriesDr. Weizhi MengEditor-in-ChiefInternational Journal of Blockchain Applications and Secure Computing (IJBASC)weizhi.meng@ieee.orgAuthor Services Inquiries
For inquiries involving pre-submission concerns, please contact the Journal Development Division:
journaleditor@igi-global.comOpen Access Inquiries
For inquiries involving publishing costs, APCs, etc., please contact the Open Access Division:
openaccessadmin@igi-global.comProduction-Related Inquiries
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contracts@igi-global.comPublication-Related Inquiries
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The International Journal of Blockchain Applications and Secure Computing (IJBASC) is owned and published by IGI Global.
International Journal of Blockchain Applications and Secure Computing (IJBASC) is editorially independent, with full authority of the journal's content falling to the Editor-in-Chief and the journal's
Editorial Board.
The In-House Editorial Office manages the publishing operations of the journal.
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