Jul 2026· Journal of Government and Politics (JGOP)· Vol 8, pp. 22· 0 citations· 23 references
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The findings suggest that blockchain adoption in e-government is not merely a technical issue, but also an institutional process shaped by regulatory readiness, administrative legacies, interoperability constraints, and public sector capacity.
Abstract
Blockchain has increasingly been discussed as a strategic technology for strengthening e-government, particularly in the development of secure digital identity systems. However, existing studies tend to emphasize technical benefits such as transparency, security, efficiency, and decentralization, while paying less attention to the institutional conditions that shape blockchain adoption in the public sector. This study aims to map the development of blockchain research in e-government and to interpret its implications for secure digital identity governance through the lens of Historical Institutionalism. The data were retrieved from on 20 June 2025 using keywords related to blockchain, e-government, public sector services, and digital identity. A total of 1,709 documents published between 2000 and 2025 were analyzed. Data collection was conducted through a structured bibliometric search strategy, followed by data cleaning, duplicate removal, and keyword standardization. The data were analyzed using VOSviewer to examine publication trends, keyword co-occurrence networks, thematic clusters, and the relationship among dominant research topics. The findings show a significant increase in publications after 2017, indicating the growing academic and policy attention to blockchain-based digital governance. The dominant themes are related to public services, government, health services, adoption challenges, regulation, cost, and data security. These findings suggest that blockchain adoption in e-government is not merely a technical issue, but also an institutional process shaped by regulatory readiness, administrative legacies, interoperability constraints, and public sector capacity. The theoretical contribution of this study lies in integrating bibliometric analysis with Historical Institutionalism, particularly the concepts of path dependence, critical juncture, institutional layering, and policy feedback. This study contributes to a more critical understanding of blockchain-based digital identity governance and offers implications for policymakers seeking to design secure, adaptive, and institutionally feasible digital public services.
This work offers a comprehensive framework of the policymaker and system architect and researcher aiming to operationalize blockchain in a public-sector setting by nexus-linking technical design with institutional governance requirements.
J. Carter· International Journal of Eme...· 0 citations
In Nigeria, public procurement constitutes more than 80% of the government expenditure. Governments in Nigeria spend up to 10-25% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on procurement of goods, services and works. Unfortunately, this substantial outlay has been threatened by increasing rates of corruption and inefficiencies in procurement processes. Blockchain presents a promising solution to the persistent problems through digitalisation of transactions, increased transparency, immutable record keeping and automated Smart Contracts that minimise malpractice and human discretion. The research seeks to explore the use of blockchain technology in enhancing procurement transparency and integrity in Nigeria's public infrastructure development. The study adopted a quantitative research design, employing a stratified random sampling method for the selection of the sample. A sample size of 68 respondents, distributed across all six geopolitical zones in Nigeria, was selected to provide adequate data. A structured questionnaire was adopted for data collection. The analysis of the collected data was done using both descriptive and inferential statistics (reliability test and multiple regression analysis). The findings of the research show a positive relationship between the implementation of blockchain and improvement in procurement transparency, accountability, and efficiency. Challenges like regulatory environment, environmental sustainability, infrastructure, scalability, and interoperability persist. Recommendations include regulatory framework updates to accommodate digital ledger technologies, adequate training for procurement personnel on blockchain operations, and a multi-dimensional strategy for validating blockchain solutions. This research contributes to the development of a framework for digital governance and infrastructure procurement by outlining empirical insights, theoretical foundations, and practical suggestions for adopting blockchain technology, informing practitioners, policymakers, and stakeholders seeking to minimise corruption and improve integrity in infrastructure procurement in Nigeria.
Introduction: Blockchain technology has emerged as a transformative innovation in the financial sector by enhancing transparency, security, and operational efficiency. As academic interest in blockchain applications continues to grow, understanding the development, structure, and direction of research in this field has become increasingly important. Novelty: Although previous studies have examined blockchain broadly, limited research has specifically mapped the intellectual structure, thematic evolution, and collaboration patterns of blockchain research in finance, particularly regarding transparency and security. To address this gap, the present study provides a comprehensive bibliometric mapping of blockchain research in finance from the perspectives of transparency and security. Methods: This study applies a bibliometric analysis approach to 256 Scopus-indexed publications related to blockchain in finance. Data were analyzed using the Bibliometrix package in R to examine annual scientific production, keyword co-occurrence, thematic development, historiographic structure, and collaboration networks among authors, institutions, and countries. Results: The findings reveal a significant increase in blockchain-related publications, particularly after 2021, indicating growing scholarly attention. Major research themes include blockchain foundations, security and privacy, decentralized finance, regulation, and cross-sector applications. The analysis also demonstrates increasingly interconnected global collaboration networks led by several productive countries. Conclusion: Overall, the findings indicate that blockchain has become an increasingly prominent research domain within financial studies. This study contributes by providing a comprehensive mapping of research trends and offering insights for future studies and policy development related to transparency and security in digital financial systems.
Y. Nainggolan, Bella Lisa Permatasari, Muh. Irfandy Azis et al.· Ilomata International Journa...· 0 citations
An up-to-date survey of blockchain-based data-sharing solutions in government and NSO contexts, reviewing studies published between 2018 and 2026 and adopting the Five Safes framework as a unifying analytical lens.
I. Sandyawan, Fatih Sigmanova, Zoey Ziyi Li et al.· Mathematics· 0 citations
This study examines how blockchain technology is associated with institutional governance and operational effectiveness in blockchain-enabled plastic recovery, with particular attention to resource-constrained developing regions and Less Developed Countries (LDCs). Although prior research highlights blockchain’s technical capabilities, less attention has been given to the institutional, socio-technical, financial, and data governance conditions that shape practical adoption. To address this gap, the paper develops a literature-derived Blockchain-Enabled Waste Management Framework (B-WMF) and evaluates it through an interpretivist single-case study of Plastic Bank. The findings suggest that blockchain’s primary value in this case lies less in technological novelty than in its capacity to support verified recovery records, incentive-linked participation, auditability, and multi-stakeholder coordination. At the same time, the case shows that traceability, tokenized incentives, interoperability, and decentralized verification remain conditional on data quality at the source, institutional oversight, regulatory alignment, and sustainable business models. The paper contributes by reframing blockchain as a socio-technical governance infrastructure for blockchain-enabled plastic recovery, while offering practical guidance for circular economy initiatives operating in resource-constrained environments.
