Abstract:

[Purposes] This paper aims to prevent and respond to academic misconduct in peer review by using blockchain technology and provide a reference for the construction of a trust system of academic publication. [Methods] We analyzed the manifestation of academic misconduct in peer review and the current methods and means to prevent and control academic misconduct. According to the technical characteristics of blockchain, we used blockchain to cope with academic misconduct. [Findings] With the help of blockchain technology, the current system, model, and technical means of prevention and control can be better realized, and the academic misconduct caused by subjective perspectives and technical academic misconduct caused by objective factors existing in traditional peer review can be effectively prevented. [Conclusions] By using asymmetric encryption, consensus mechanism, smart contracts, and other blockchain technologies to improve open peer review, we can regulate the behavior of scholars from both institutional and technical aspects, effectively reduce the current academic misconduct in peer review, and realize responsible research and innovation.

Key words: Peer review, Academic misconduct, Blockchain

摘要：

【目的】 利用区块链技术防范应对同行评议中的学术失范问题,为学术出版信任体系构建提供参考。【方法】 分析同行评议中的学术失范表现形式及当前防控学术失范的方法和手段,根据区块链的技术特性,采用区块链应对学术失范。【结果】 借助区块链技术,可以更好地落实当前应用的制度、模式与技术上的防控手段,有效防范传统同行评议中存在的由主观意愿造成的学术不端和由客观因素导致的技术性学术失范。【结论】 通过利用区块链的非对称加密、共识机制、智能合约等技术完善开放式同行评议,可从制度和技术双方面入手规范学者行为,有效地减少当前同行评议中的学术失范情况,实现负责任研究与创新。

关键词: 同行评议, 学术失范, 区块链