Public Credential Ledger for Scientific Citations
Why Choose This Project?
Traditional academic citation tracking is centralized, opaque, and prone to manipulation, making it difficult to verify the authenticity and impact of research. This blockchain-based public credential ledger ensures immutable, transparent, and verifiable records of scientific citations, allowing researchers, institutions, and publishers to track authorship, citations, and research impact securely.
What You Get
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Complete Source Code (Frontend + Backend + Smart Contracts)
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Fully Working Researcher, Publisher, and Admin Panels
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Mobile & Desktop Responsive UI
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Wallet-Based Login & Authentication (MetaMask optional)
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Immutable Citation Registration & Tracking
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Smart Contract Integration for Verification & Rewards
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Full Documentation & Setup Instructions
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Ready for Real-World Deployment or Resale
Built With Latest Tech Stack
| Layer | Technologies Used |
|---|---|
| Frontend | HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap 5, JavaScript, React.js / Web3.js |
| Backend | Node.js (Express.js) / Java Spring Boot (optional) |
| Blockchain | Solidity, Ethereum / Hyperledger (Testnet/Mainnet), Hardhat / Truffle |
| Wallet | MetaMask Integration (optional) |
| Storage | IPFS / Off-chain encrypted storage for research metadata |
| Database | MongoDB / MySQL (for researcher info, publication records, citations) |
| Security | Role-based access, encrypted data, input validation |
Features That Make It Market-Ready
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Decentralized Citation Ledger – All citations recorded immutably on blockchain
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Wallet-Based Authentication – Login via MetaMask or secure credentials
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Immutable Authorship Records – Verifiable ownership of research outputs
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Smart Contract Automation – Citation verification and reward distribution handled automatically
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Researcher & Publisher Dashboards – Track publications, citations, and impact metrics
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Transparent Citation Metrics – Prevents manipulation and fraud in citation counts
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Notifications & Alerts – Updates on new citations, publications, or rewards
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Scalable Architecture – Support multiple research fields, publications, and institutions
Working Flow
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User Connects Wallet / Logs In
→ Login as Researcher, Publisher, or Admin via MetaMask -
Publication Registration
→ Researcher or Publisher registers a publication
→ Metadata (title, authors, DOI) stored on blockchain -
Citation Logging
→ Each new citation is submitted and recorded immutably on blockchain
→ Smart contract verifies citation authenticity -
Dashboard Updates
→ Researchers and publishers view citation counts, publication records, and metrics -
Tokenized Rewards (Optional)
→ Contributors or reviewers may receive token rewards for verification or high-impact citations -
Audit & Verification
→ All publications and citations are transparent, verifiable, and tamper-proof