Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jan 20, 2026

Comparing Bibliometric Analysis Using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science Databases
Published on: October 24, 2019
Decentralising scientific publishing: can the blockchain improve science communication?
Flávio Codeço Coelho1, Adeilton Brandão2
1Fundação Getúlio Vargas, Escola de Matemática Aplicada, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil.
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.
Related Concept Videos
Scientific Laws and Theories
The Scientific Method
Generally, predictions are tested using carefully-designed experiments. Based on the outcome of these...
The Scientific Method
The Scientific Method
Communication
Communication

