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Blockchain technology offers a secure solution to verify higher education diplomas, combating fraud and simplifying academic credential checks for students and employers globally. This innovation enhances transparency and authenticity in academic certification.

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Area of Science:

  • Computer Science
  • Information Technology
  • Education Technology

Background:

  • Increasing global student mobility and diploma counterfeiting necessitate secure academic credential verification.
  • Current methods for diploma recognition are often cumbersome and lack transparency.
  • The rise of Blockchain 3.0 presents opportunities for innovative solutions beyond financial applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the integration of blockchain technology with higher education diplomas.
  • To propose a technological solution for facilitating and enhancing the transparency of academic qualification verification.
  • To address the growing need for reliable anti-fraud measures in academic certification.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing research on blockchain and diplomas.
  • Scopus database search for refereed publications using keywords 'blockchain' and 'diploma'.
  • Analysis of recent publication trends (2017-2020) to gauge research momentum.

Main Results:

  • The application of blockchain to higher education diplomas is a recent and emerging research area.
  • Most relevant publications appeared between 2019 and 2020, indicating growing interest.
  • While some institutions have developed ad hoc solutions, a unified approach to digital diploma certification is lacking.

Conclusions:

  • Blockchain technology's characteristics (immutability, decentralization, security) are well-suited for creating a robust digital diploma system.
  • Integrating blockchain can significantly simplify diploma verification for employers, institutions, and international students.
  • This innovation has the potential to positively impact millions globally by ensuring the authenticity of academic credentials.