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Blockchain: Research and Applications

Zhejiang University · China · Est. 2020

ISSN2096-7209eISSN2096-7209
SJR Q1WOS ESCIScopus / SJR
35
/ 100
High Risk
Score Breakdown
WoS ESCI+10
Scopus Q1+25
Total35
Journal Impact Factor
This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗
SJR Score
1.317
H-Index
36
CiteScore
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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
2.192
Total Works
380
Total Citations
5,161
2yr Mean Citedness
3.11
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal focuses on research and applications within blockchain technology. Key areas include the security of decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, the analysis of cryptocurrency mining dynamics, and the development of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) with enhanced features. The scope also encompasses improving blockchain scalability and privacy through solutions like the Lightning Network, addressing security vulnerabilities in smart contracts, and exploring applications in areas such as the metaverse and digital art.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionChina
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2020
Annual Volume~ 85 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications380
Publisher OrgElsevier BV
OA Since2019
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Submission Info

Peer Review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA License
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

6/12 · 50%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Zhejiang University
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
2096-7209 / 2096-7209
Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus
Peer review process documented?
N/A
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
Primary language documented?
English

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Computer Networks and CommunicationsQ1
Computer Science ApplicationsQ1
Information SystemsQ1

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Computer Science, Information SystemsComputer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications

Scopus Categories

Information SystemsComputer Networks and CommunicationsComputer Science Applications

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Blockchain Technology Applications and SecurityIoT and Edge/Fog ComputingCryptography and Data SecurityPrivacy-Preserving Technologies in DataCloud Data Security SolutionsFinTech, Crowdfunding, Digital FinanceAdvanced Malware Detection TechniquesDistributed systems and fault toleranceCaching and Content DeliveryCloud Computing and Resource Management
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref