Common problems researchers identify · 01Governance and Transparency Gaps
2,099 papers35.0% of this theme group
Researchers highlight how blockchain adoption exposes weaknesses in corporate governance and financial transparency.
Blockchain (1,813) · Corporate governance (168) · Cryptocurrency (266) · Transparency (222)
Blockchain - A Financial Technology for Future Sustainable Development
A Survey of Blockchain: Techniques, Applications, and Challenges
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Common problems researchers identify · 02Security and Privacy Threats
1,621 papers27.0% of this theme group
Papers flag persistent security vulnerabilities and privacy concerns inherent to blockchain systems.
Computer security (1,344) · Blockchain (1,535) · Internet privacy (147) · Cryptography (83)
A Survey of Blockchain Security Issues and Challenges
Blockchain Security and Privacy: Threats, Challenges, Applications, and Tools
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Common problems researchers identify · 03Supply‑Chain Traceability Issues
669 papers11.2% of this theme group
Studies point to challenges in using blockchain for reliable traceability and management of supply chains.
Supply chain (517) · Supply chain management (170) · Blockchain (626) · Traceability (172)
A Framework for Exploring Blockchain Technology in Supply Chain Management
Perspectives for the implementation of blockchain technology in the supply chain
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Common problems researchers identify · 04Healthcare Data Protection Risks
444 papers7.4% of this theme group
Research reveals difficulties securing health records and ensuring privacy when blockchain is applied to healthcare.
Health care (256) · Blockchain (420) · Computer security (195) · Health records (22)
Privacy and Security of Blockchain in Healthcare: Applications, Challenges, and Future Perspectives
Application of Blockchain Technology in the Healthcare System
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Common problems researchers identify · 05IoT Integration Security Gaps
397 papers6.6% of this theme group
Works identify unresolved security and privacy problems when linking blockchain with Internet‑of‑Things devices.
Internet of Things (316) · Blockchain (371) · Computer security (250) · Internet privacy (43)
Addressing Security and Privacy Issues of IoT Using Blockchain Technology
Towards the Integration of Blockchain and IoT for Security Challenges in IoT
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Common problems researchers identify · 06Smart‑Contract Vulnerabilities
389 papers6.5% of this theme group
Authors emphasize flaws and attack surfaces in smart‑contract code and execution environments.
Smart contract (283) · Computer security (174) · Blockchain (212) · Vulnerability (28)
An Overview of Smart Contract and Use Cases in Blockchain Technology
Security, Performance, and Applications of Smart Contracts: A Systematic Survey
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Common problems researchers identify · 07Distributed Ledger Standardization
381 papers6.3% of this theme group
Literature notes the lack of common standards and interoperability across diverse ledger implementations.
Distributed ledger (320) · Ledger (126) · Cryptocurrency (101) · Blockchain (234)
Understanding the landscape of Distributed Ledger Technologies/Blockchain: Challenges, opportunities, and the prospects for standards
Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies
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