Integrated Academic Service Digitalization at Universities Utilizing Blockchain Technology
Chandra Lukita, Marsani Asfi, Sudadi Pranata, Amroni, Taufan Huneman, Chairun Nas · 2023
Facing the challenges of digitization, universities are required to transition from traditional academic processes to digital academic processes. One common issue that frequently arises is the university’s inability to manage data, ensure security, and validate every academic process digitally. This incapacity stems from the limitations of the technology used and the lack of integration among the implemented systems. Therefore, the adoption of blockchain technology is crucial to enhance the efficiency, security, and integrity of the systems used by universities. The objective of this research is to implement blockchain technology in the development of a digital university to maintain resilience to change and transparency in academic processes. The research method involves the analysis of academic service needs, the design of an integration system using blockchain technology, and implementation in a university environment. The use of blockchain concepts is directed at improving security, transparency, and efficiency in academic data management. The applied blockchain technology involves the automation of administrative processes, both academic and financial, recording and reporting teaching and learning processes, providing digital facilities, as well as analyzing challenges and obstacles that need to be overcome in implementing blockchain technology in universities. The results of implementing blockchain technology can enhance the potential quality of educational services, improve data security and validation, and stimulate innovation in the education sector. Therefore, blockchain technology can make a positive contribution to transforming the digitized landscape of higher education.