Framework for Assessing the Smartness Maturity Level of Villages

Martinez‐Gil, Jorge; Pichler, Mario; Beranič, Tina; Brezočnik, Lucija; Turkanović, Muhamed; Lentini, Gianluca; Polettini, Francesca; Luè, Alessandro; Vitale, A. Colorni; Doukhan, Guillaume; Belet, Claire

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-30278-8_48

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“…Although several architectural solutions in the literature cover non-functional requirements such as interoperability (e.g., a broker [20]), as well as security and privacy requirements (e.g., data encryption [20]), such as access control and data privacy [21], balancing between them is not a trivial task as off-the-shelf solutions do not exist [22]. Architectural solutions include trade-offs that can facilitate interoperable access between applications, but that could introduce a lot of distrust between parties [23], [24], [25], [26].…”

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Blockchain for Healthcare Management Systems: A Survey on Interoperability and Security

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In recent years it has been shown that the secure exchange of medical information significantly benefits people's life quality, improving their care and treatment. The interoperability of the entire healthcare ecosystem is a constant challenge, and even more, with all the risks posed to the security of healthcare information. Blockchain technology is emerging as one of the main alternatives when it comes to finding a balance in the healthcare ecosystem. However, the constant development of new Blockchain technologies and the evolution of healthcare systems make it difficult to find established proposals. From an architectural point of view, the design of blockchain-based solutions requires trade-offs e.g. security and interoperability. This paper focuses on two main objectives, in the first one, it was carried out a Systematic Literature Review for exploring architectural mechanisms used to support the interoperability and security of Blockchain-based Health Management Systems. Taking into account of results, a series of scenarios were generated where these mechanisms can be used along with their context, issues, and various architectural concerns (interoperability and security). In the second objective, a high-level architecture and its validation were proposed through an experiment for the whole process of developing a Domain Specific Language, using the Model Driven Engineering methodology for specific Smart Contracts.

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“…The empirical results indicate that the proposed methodology presents a feasible strategy that can function across diverse domains. [63] developed an initial iteration of an intelligent assessment system that allows individuals residing in rural communities to self-evaluate their current status according to the smartness criteria established by a global community of experts. The system utilizes the Electre Tri multi-criteria analysis to enable a comprehensive evaluation of six distinct dimensions, namely mobility, governance, economics, environment, livelihoods, and people, through the application of criteria assessment.…”

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Smart Contracts Security Application and Challenges: A Review

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Madu Ifeyinwa Marisa

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There has been a rise in the demand for blockchain-based smart contract development platforms and language implementations. On the other hand, smart contracts and blockchain applications are generated using non-standard software life cycles, which means that, for example, distributed applications are rarely updated, or bugs are fully addressed by releasing a newer version, leading to security flaws and challenges for users to adopt the technology. Smart contracts have gained significant attention due to their potential to automate and secure various transactions in diverse domains. However, the increasing adoption of smart contracts has also raised concerns about security vulnerabilities and potential risks. In this paper, an overview of smart contracts was discussed in detail. It further distinguished and compared smart contracts security with conventional security regarding security, privacy, communication channel, etc. Different platforms for smart contracts, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Counterparty, Stellar, Monax, and Lisk, are also discussed in this paper. Some proposed techniques are used in different areas for handling security threats in smart contracts. In addition, a taxonomy of the smart contracts security application was proposed, which attempts to solve some of the flaws and inadequacies in smart contracts. The study also provides a comprehensive smart contracts security scenario with different techniques. Lastly, the possible attacks posed by threats and vulnerabilities of the smart contracts are provided. The security threats and vulnerabilities addressed in this study are unique to smart contracts.

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“…In the EU, various tools have been developed; to name a few: Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI) is most widely used, but it does not provide specific data, especially for evaluation of the degree of digitalization in rural areas. To address DESI's shortcomings, within the Interreg Alpine Space SMART Villages project, a six-dimensional method to quantify the level of Smartness of cities and urban areas has been developed [31]. The Interreg Europe CARPE DIGEM project has designed a tool that allows stakeholders to establish the digital maturity of territories, including peripheral and emerging territories, to (further) develop and improve their digital transformation strategies [32].…”

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Rural Digital Innovation Hubs as a Paradigm for Sustainable Business Models in Europe’s Rural Areas

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One of the possible solutions of rural development is rural Digital Innovation Hubs (DIHs). Rural DIHs represent an efficient way of improving local environments in a more sustainable way, by affecting local businesses, people and local authorities. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the concept of a rural DIH by exploring the following elements: business model, digital technology and competences, and the policy instrument. We investigate the above-mentioned conceptual elements by conducting a literature review study and synthesizing the findings. Additionally, we provide a case study of the Divina Wine Hub Šmarje as an example of a rural DIH, whose activities are aimed at supporting rural businesses and individuals. The results show that a rural DIH does have a positive impact on local businesses, in particular regarding their sustainability aspect. The local DIH explained in the case study provides possibilities for local businesses to use innovative technological solutions, by supporting them with the right technological equipment and skilled people. From an economic point of view on sustainability, this resulted in business processes optimization, cost reduction, employment opportunities, as well as the strengthening of sustainable consumption and marketing for the winegrowers. Furthermore, it adds to environmental sustainability by adequately assessing the conditions in the vineyards to determine the optimal time and location of effective action, resulting in reducing the environmental footprint. All of this together also contributes to social sustainability by providing fairer distribution of social opportunities and digital inclusion. In this manner, we conclude that rural DIHs should be part of the Smart transformations of rural areas and included in rural development policies.

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Framework for Assessing the Smartness Maturity Level of Villages

Cited by 10 publications

References 11 publications

Blockchain for Healthcare Management Systems: A Survey on Interoperability and Security

Blockchain for Healthcare Management Systems: A Survey on Interoperability and Security

Smart Contracts Security Application and Challenges: A Review

Rural Digital Innovation Hubs as a Paradigm for Sustainable Business Models in Europe’s Rural Areas

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