Blockchain Technology Applications in Knowledge Management

The emergence of blockchain technology is revolutionizing knowledge management by introducing unprecedented levels of security, transparency, and efficiency. Traditional knowledge management systems often struggle with issues of data integrity, access control, and collaboration among stakeholders. Blockchain addresses these challenges through its decentralized and immutable nature, enabling organizations to securely share and store knowledge assets. This transformation allows for real-time tracking of knowledge contributions, enhancing accountability and trust among users. As a result, blockchain technology not only streamlines knowledge management processes but also fosters a culture of innovation and knowledge sharing, ultimately empowering organizations to leverage their intellectual capital more effectively. Blockchain Technology Applications in Knowledge Management provides a comprehensive understanding of blockchain technologies for knowledge management. It discusses the core features of blockchain, such as decentralization, immutability, and transparency, and how they contribute to improved data integrity and security in knowledge management systems. Covering topics such as academic libraries, knowledge ecosystems, and supply chain management, this book is an excellent resource for researchers, academicians, professionals, graduate and postgraduate students, and more.

Hakikur Rahman is an academic with over 30 years of experience, having served leading educational institutions in Bangladesh and abroad. He has established various ICT4D projects funded by organizations like the ADB, EU, UNDP, and the World Bank. Currently, he is the Dean of the School of Science and Engineering and Head of the CSE Department at Presidency University, as well as Director at the Ansted University Sustainability Research Institute. Previously, he was a Professor at the Asian University of Bangladesh, Chair of the CSE Department at BRAC University, and a Post-Doctoral Researcher at the University of Minho, Portugal. Dr. Rahman has authored and edited over 25 books, contributed more than 50 book chapters, and published over 200 articles on topics such as ICTs, knowledge management, open innovation, and data mining. He holds two PhDs--one in Computer Engineering from Ansted University and another in ICT from Empresarial University of Costa Rica--and completed his postdoctoral research at the University of Minho in 2013. He is the Chief Editor of the *International Journal of Information Communication Technologies and Human Development* (IJICTHD) and the *International Journal of Knowledge Management* (IJKM).