Akira Summers
ABSTRACT
The quantity of research data produced is increasing over time and digital recording and storage enable quick and easy editing of these data. This paper explores questionable research practices and the requirement for transparency and trust in the capture, management and publication of research data. A system is envisaged that utilizes a permissioned blockchain to record and store research data against certificated projects, proposing suitable data structures and consensus mechanism. The proposed system allows for data to be gathered and added to the blockchain in such a way that a researcher can provide their peers with a higher level of confidence in the authenticity of the data.
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