Blockchain and IoMT against Physical Abuse: Bullying in Schools as a Case Study

Ersotelos, Nikolaos; Bottarelli, Mirko; Al-Khateeb, Haider; Epiphaniou, Gregory; Alhaboby, Zhraa A.; Pillai, Prashant; Aggoun, A.

doi:10.3390/jsan10010001

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“…Patients may be freer to view and share their medical records through blockchain-based electronic medical records [34]. Unlike traditional information storage solutions that centralize patient information on a single server for management, blockchain-distributed solutions allow patients to manage, control, and delete their information by giving them autonomy [188]. Because the patient is usually the owner of his or her medical information, the patient can open or disclose his or her data to relevant organizations without permission from the hospital or physician.…”

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A Privacy-Preserved and User Self-Governance Blockchain-Based Framework to Combat COVID-19 Depression in Social Media

2023

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Faced with the impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, governments must protect the well-being of the population. Aside from considerations, such as keeping the virus from spreading and treating patients, the government should also be concerned about the mental health of its citizens during the epidemic. This study aimed to help users who develop depression due to COVID-19 on social media, reduce the cost of counselling, and reduce the need for users to visit the hospital for counselling. This study investigated the opportunities for blockchain technology to provide psychological help to social media users suffering from depression caused by the pandemic. Blockchain-based technology has been used to develop a new model that enables a user autonomy system to allow users to control their own data fully. The model utilizes a delegated proof of stake consensus blockchain to manage depression data to enable low cost and information security while discussing aspects related to trust, privacy, interoperability, and integration with other information communication technologies. The blockchain framework has been proven to provide secure and reliable information management that meets the user requirements for information autonomy. The framework can be combined with various other information technologies to extend its functionality further. Blockchain, privacy, user autonomy, depression, social media. INDEX TERMS

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Section: G User Autonomymentioning

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A Privacy-Preserved and User Self-Governance Blockchain-Based Framework to Combat COVID-19 Depression in Social Media

2023

IEEE Access

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“…In this regard, blockchain emerges as a promising solution to ensure the protection of such data (Mercer, 2019a). It has the potential to facilitate transparent, evidence-based and participatory processes (Burmaoglu et al , 2020) as well as ensure secure data storage (Ersotelos et al , 2020; Koul and Manvi, 2022). Moreover, it can help to avoid internal fraud and hacks of sensitive employees’ data and health records.…”

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Foresight study about the use of blockchain to prevent employees’ psychological distress: research avenues and insights for HRM practitioners

Hamouche,

Chabani,

Shamout

2023

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Purpose The prevention of mental health issues at work represents a significant challenge for organizations. The transformation of workplaces whose future promises to be virtual or hybrid can make the anticipation and prevention of these health issues more challenging, considering the potential distance that it may create between employees and their employers. The recent health crisis undermined individual mental health but also highlighted the importance of new technologies which greatly paved the way for the future of workplaces. This paper aims to examine these new technologies, specifically the use of blockchain technologies in organizations to predict and prevent mental health issues at work, specifically psychological distress, in times of crisis, and beyond. It addresses the main challenges and opportunities and presents research avenues as well as insights for human resource management (HRM) practitioners. Design/methodology/approach This paper is a viewpoint that addresses the use of blockchain technology in the prevention of employees’ mental health at work in times of crisis and beyond. Literature was used to support this viewpoint and highlight the importance of addressing mental health issues at work and preventing their occurrence in the future. Findings Blockchain is one of the disruptive new technologies that can be used as a strategic tool for organizations to prevent mental health issues among employees in the workplace in times of crisis, and beyond. It facilitates the collaboration between employees, their organization, healthcare and employee assistance program (EPA) providers, as well as insurance companies. In this context, a specific type of blockchain should be used to support this type of collaboration. Practical implications Blockchain can generate both opportunities and challenges for the prevention of mental issues at work. It can transform the future of workplaces and help organizations as well as healthcare and EPA providers to anticipate potential employees’ mental health issues in 2019. Organizations need to address their readiness to implement this new technology and the possible reluctance of their employees to use it. This paper presents insights for managers and HRM practitioners. Originality/value The studies that have addressed the use of blockchain in organizations to prevent employees’ mental health issues are sparse. This paper is an attempt to address this gap and examine the challenges as well as the opportunities associated with the use of this disruptive new technology that can significantly reshape the future of workplaces.

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“…Six papers have been selected in this special issue that covers the secure design [1], emerging threats [2], counter measures [3,4], operation [5], and forensic investigation [6] methodologies of CPS and IoT systems.…”

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“…The work by researchers from UK universities entitled "Blockchain and IoMT against Physical Abuse: Bullying in Schools as a Case Study" [2] studies the security benefits of the increasingly applicable blockchain technology to IoT systems. This study investigates the opportunities provided by the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) data towards next-generation person safeguarding.…”

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