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Research on Blockchain Technology and Business Process Design

A special issue of Administrative Sciences (ISSN 2076-3387).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 2759

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Luna Fu

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CIS Department, California State University, Los Angeles, CA 90032, USA
Interests: blockchain; business processes; IoT; industry 4.0

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The development of blockchain started with the introduction of Bitcoin in 2009. Since then, blockchain technology has been applied in many areas and has brought revolutionary changes to fields including healthcare, cybersecurity, supply chain and logistics, banking, accounting, etc. For business, blockchain technology offers fundamental building blocks to facilitate the implementation of cooperative business processes in a decentralized environment. Considering the emerging business prospects and inherent complexity of blockchain technology, we seek submissions of manuscripts with significant research contribution to “Blockchain Technology and Business Process Design” that investigate new applications, invent novel techniques, introduce advanced methodologies, propose promising research directions, and discuss approaches for unsolved issues.

The Special Issue welcomes topics that include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Blockchain for business process monitoring;
  • Blockchain and IoT;
  • Design and implementation of blockchain-based Business Process  Management Systems;
  • Modeling of blockchain-based business process;
  • Model-driven engineering of smart contracts;
  • Legal considerations on blockchain;
  • Data management issues on the blockchain;
  • Simulation of blockchain-based business process;
  • Security and privacy issues on blockchain;
  • BPM lifecycle support for blockchain-based process;
  • Implementation challenges of blockchain-based system;
  • Blockchain and public governance. 

Dr. Luna Fu
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • blockchain
  • bpm
  • distribute business process
  • business process
  • workflow

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AI-Based Anomaly Detection and Optimization Framework for Blockchain Smart Contracts
by Hassen Louati, Ali Louati, Elham Kariri and Abdulla Almekhlafi
Adm. Sci. 2025, 15(5), 163; https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci15050163 - 27 Apr 2025
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Blockchain technology has transformed modern digital ecosystems by enabling secure, transparent, and automated transactions through smart contracts. However, the increasing complexity of these contracts introduces significant challenges, including high computational costs, scalability limitations, and difficulties in detecting anomalous behavior. In this study, we [...] Read more.
Blockchain technology has transformed modern digital ecosystems by enabling secure, transparent, and automated transactions through smart contracts. However, the increasing complexity of these contracts introduces significant challenges, including high computational costs, scalability limitations, and difficulties in detecting anomalous behavior. In this study, we propose an AI-based optimization framework that enhances the efficiency and security of blockchain smart contracts. The framework integrates Neural Architecture Search (NAS) to automatically design optimal Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) architectures tailored to blockchain data, enabling effective anomaly detection. To address the challenge of limited labeled data, transfer learning is employed to adapt pre-trained CNN models to smart contract patterns, improving model generalization and reducing training time. Furthermore, Model Compression techniques, including filter pruning and quantization, are applied to minimize the computational load, making the framework suitable for deployment in resource-constrained blockchain environments. Experimental results on Ethereum transaction datasets demonstrate that the proposed method achieves significant improvements in anomaly detection accuracy and computational efficiency compared to conventional approaches, offering a practical and scalable solution for smart contract monitoring and optimization. Full article
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Auditors’ Intention to Use Blockchain Technology and TAM3: The Moderating Role of Age
by Amir Hasan Hamadeh, Rasha Mohammad Nouraldeen, Rasha Mohamad Mahboub and Mohamed Saleh Hashem
Adm. Sci. 2025, 15(2), 61; https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci15020061 - 13 Feb 2025
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The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of the two determinants of the technology acceptance model (TAM3), perceived ease of use (PEOU), and perceived usefulness (PU) on auditors’ intention to adopt and use blockchain technology (BT) in Lebanon. This study [...] Read more.
The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of the two determinants of the technology acceptance model (TAM3), perceived ease of use (PEOU), and perceived usefulness (PU) on auditors’ intention to adopt and use blockchain technology (BT) in Lebanon. This study also aims to investigate the moderating role of age on these associations to determine the antecedents of PU and PEOU. A sample of 332 auditors working in Lebanon was used to collect data and the analysis was conducted using the third version of partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS3-SEM). Results show that perception of external control and computer self-efficacy significantly affect the PEOU. Job relevance and output quality are PU antecedents and positively influence the variable. In addition, PEOU and PU have a significant positive impact on auditors’ intention to adopt BT. This shows that auditors in Lebanon are more inclined to adopt BT if they feel that BT does not require substantial effort and that BT provides tangible benefits to their work. According to the researchers’ knowledge, this study is the first to examine auditors’ perception of using BT in one of the Middle Eastern countries, Lebanon, and the first to investigate the moderating role of age on the relationship between TAM3 determinants and auditors’ intention to adopt BT. In addition, this study highlights the practical implications of adopting BT in auditing in Lebanon by pinpointing the need for training programs, collaboration between auditors and other departments, developing regulatory frameworks to enhance efficiency, and organizing awareness and educational campaigns. Additionally, investments in infrastructure are critical to facilitate the smooth implementation and adoption of BT. Furthermore, audit firms should organize workshops to educate auditors on the application and the benefits of BT, invest in upgrading the IT systems to be compatible with BT platforms, and provide case studies and pilot projects to promote confidence in BT adoption. Full article
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Blockchain-Based Strategy to Optimize Certified Notifications from Government Entities
by Sergio Zabala-Vargas, Yuli Álvarez-Pizarro, Iván Sánchez-Galvis and Karol Rubio-Vásquez
Adm. Sci. 2024, 14(9), 195; https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci14090195 - 28 Aug 2024
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Currently, 4.0 technologies have generated important changes in government entities, promoting digital government transformation (DGT). This article addresses the challenge of improving the security, reliability and traceability of communications and certified notifications of state entities, particularly in the case of the Colombian government [...] Read more.
Currently, 4.0 technologies have generated important changes in government entities, promoting digital government transformation (DGT). This article addresses the challenge of improving the security, reliability and traceability of communications and certified notifications of state entities, particularly in the case of the Colombian government entity called the Comisión de Regulación de Comunicaciones (CRC). Four important points are presented in this report: (a) Research interest in blockchain and smart contracts has been greatly increasing, evidenced in a literature review conducted in the SCOPUS index; (b) a global reference framework on the use of emerging technologies, as is the case of blockchain, has been developed, as well as the legal and juridical framework in Colombia as a baseline; (c) a multi-criteria decision making framework has been used, resulting in the choice of the Zilliqa platform; and (d) The Tecnotifica™ V1.0 software tool is developed to automate notifications with stakeholders using blockchain. Its effectiveness and acceptance is validated with a technology acceptance level test (TAM). It is concluded that the incorporation of emerging technologies such as blockchain is of a very high interest and relevance in the digital transformation of the state sector in the world. Full article
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