International Journal of Blockchain Applications and Financial Technology

About Journal

The International Journal of Blockchain Applications and Financial Technology provides a dedicated space for scholarly work exploring the development, adoption, and impact of blockchain systems and financial technologies in diverse contexts. The journal brings together technical research, economic analysis, regulatory perspectives, and practical case studies to understand how these innovations are designed, implemented, and used in real-world settings.

Blockchain and financial technology (FinTech) have moved beyond experimental stages and are now shaping payment systems, asset management, supply chain traceability, identity verification, and cross-border transactions. While technical capabilities are advancing rapidly, questions about security, scalability, governance, interoperability, and regulation remain central to both research and practice. This journal seeks contributions that address these challenges with rigour and clarity, balancing theoretical development with applied investigation.

We encourage manuscripts that examine blockchain and FinTech from multiple perspectives, including software engineering, distributed systems, cryptography, economics, banking, public policy, and consumer behaviour. Submissions may address the design and evaluation of algorithms, protocols, and architectures, or analyse the societal, legal, and institutional implications of these technologies.

The journal values research that links technical models with practical implications, whether in financial services, public sector systems, supply chain networks, healthcare, or other domains where trust, transparency, and efficiency are essential.

Areas of focus include, but are not limited to:

• Blockchain protocol design and consensus mechanisms
• Smart contract development, testing, and verification
• Decentralised finance (DeFi) systems and risk assessment
• Cryptocurrency market analysis and asset pricing models
• Digital identity management and authentication systems
• Tokenisation of assets and securitisation strategies
• Blockchain applications in trade finance and supply chain
• Cybersecurity frameworks for blockchain networks
• Regulatory compliance in blockchain-based services
• Cross-border payment systems and remittance solutions
• Interoperability standards between blockchain platforms
• Privacy-enhancing technologies for distributed systems
• Energy efficiency in blockchain and mining operations
• Behavioural analysis of technology adoption in financial services
• Ethical considerations in decentralised platforms

Submissions may include empirical research, analytical models, theoretical frameworks, industry case studies, integrative reviews, or policy analyses.

The journal recognises that blockchain and financial technology research often draws on multiple disciplines, combining computer science, finance, economics, law, and management. Authors should clearly describe the contributions of each perspective within their work.

All manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review, with reviewers selected for their expertise in the relevant technical and financial domains. Evaluation criteria include clarity, originality, methodological soundness, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

An Article Processing Charge will be applied upon acceptance, with details provided after the editorial decision.

By publishing high-quality, relevant, and timely research, the International Journal of Blockchain Applications and Financial Technology aims to support a deeper understanding of the principles, applications, and implications of distributed ledger systems and financial innovations in a global context.