A Blockchain-based Trustworthy and Secure Review System for Decentralized e-Portfolio Platforms

Mpyana Mwamba Merlec; Nday Kabulo Sinai; Hoh Peter In

doi:10.1109/ICTC58733.2023.10393600

A Blockchain-based Trustworthy and Secure Review System for Decentralized e-Portfolio Platforms

Mpyana Mwamba Merlec^*, Nday Kabulo Sinai, Hoh Peter In

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

E-portfolios have emerged as powerful tools in the education and professional development fields, enabling learners to showcase their skills, achievements, and credentials in a digital format. However, ensuring the security, authenticity and reliability of e-portfolio artifacts and credentials remains a challenge. Existing review systems face challenges such as lack of transparency, vulnerability to manipulation, and reliance on centralized trust. Therefore, this paper proposes B-TrustReview, a trustworthy and secure review system for decentralized e-portfolio platforms that leverages blockchain and smart contracts. By leveraging blockchain's decentralized and tamper-resistant nature, the system enhances the security, transparency, and reliability of reviews. Every review is securely recorded on the blockchain, creating an auditable and transparent record of evaluations. Smart contracts govern the execution of the review process, automating the validation and verification of reviews based on predefined criteria. This automation reduces reliance on intermediaries and minimizes the risk of biased or manipulated reviews fostering transparency, accountability, and credibility in evaluating e-portfolios. Moreover, it enables secure and efficient transactions, ensuring the confidentiality of user data and protecting against unauthorized access.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	ICTC 2023 - 14th International Conference on Information and Communication Technology Convergence
Subtitle of host publication	Exploring the Frontiers of ICT Innovation
Publisher	IEEE Computer Society
Pages	675-680
Number of pages	6
ISBN (Electronic)	9798350313277
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/ICTC58733.2023.10393600
Publication status	Published - 2023
Event	14th International Conference on Information and Communication Technology Convergence, ICTC 2023 - Jeju Island, Korea, Republic of Duration: 2023 Oct 11 → 2023 Oct 13

Publication series

Name	International Conference on ICT Convergence
ISSN (Print)	2162-1233
ISSN (Electronic)	2162-1241

Conference

Conference	14th International Conference on Information and Communication Technology Convergence, ICTC 2023
Country/Territory	Korea, Republic of
City	Jeju Island
Period	23/10/11 → 23/10/13

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Publisher Copyright:
© 2023 IEEE.

Keywords

Blockchain
Decentralized review system
Electronic portfolio (e-portfolio)
Reputation system
Smart contract

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Information Systems
Computer Networks and Communications

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Merlec, M. M., Sinai, N. K., & In, H. P. (2023). A Blockchain-based Trustworthy and Secure Review System for Decentralized e-Portfolio Platforms. In ICTC 2023 - 14th International Conference on Information and Communication Technology Convergence: Exploring the Frontiers of ICT Innovation (pp. 675-680). (International Conference on ICT Convergence). IEEE Computer Society. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICTC58733.2023.10393600

A Blockchain-based Trustworthy and Secure Review System for Decentralized e-Portfolio Platforms. / Merlec, Mpyana Mwamba; Sinai, Nday Kabulo; In, Hoh Peter.
ICTC 2023 - 14th International Conference on Information and Communication Technology Convergence: Exploring the Frontiers of ICT Innovation. IEEE Computer Society, 2023. p. 675-680 (International Conference on ICT Convergence).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution

Merlec, MM, Sinai, NK & In, HP 2023, A Blockchain-based Trustworthy and Secure Review System for Decentralized e-Portfolio Platforms. in ICTC 2023 - 14th International Conference on Information and Communication Technology Convergence: Exploring the Frontiers of ICT Innovation. International Conference on ICT Convergence, IEEE Computer Society, pp. 675-680, 14th International Conference on Information and Communication Technology Convergence, ICTC 2023, Jeju Island, Korea, Republic of, 23/10/11. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICTC58733.2023.10393600

Merlec MM, Sinai NK, In HP. A Blockchain-based Trustworthy and Secure Review System for Decentralized e-Portfolio Platforms. In ICTC 2023 - 14th International Conference on Information and Communication Technology Convergence: Exploring the Frontiers of ICT Innovation. IEEE Computer Society. 2023. p. 675-680. (International Conference on ICT Convergence). doi: 10.1109/ICTC58733.2023.10393600

Merlec, Mpyana Mwamba ; Sinai, Nday Kabulo ; In, Hoh Peter. / A Blockchain-based Trustworthy and Secure Review System for Decentralized e-Portfolio Platforms. ICTC 2023 - 14th International Conference on Information and Communication Technology Convergence: Exploring the Frontiers of ICT Innovation. IEEE Computer Society, 2023. pp. 675-680 (International Conference on ICT Convergence).

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