Iranian Journal of Information Processing and Management

Iranian Journal of Information Processing and Management

Factors Influencing the Use of Blockchain Technology in Electronic Archives

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Reyhane Hakimzade 1
mahdieh mirzabeigi 2
Hajar Sotudeh 3
payam shojaei 4
1 School of Education & Psychology; Shiraz University;
2 Associate Professor; School of Education & Psychology; Shiraz University
3 Professor Department of Knowledge & Information Science Shiraz University, Iran
4 Associate Professor; Department of Management; Shiraz University;
10.22034/jipm.2024.2032847.1667
Abstract
One important application of blockchain technology is document management in electronic archives. This research aims to identify the factors influencing the use of blockchain technology in electronic archives through a systematic review of related texts.
The present study is a qualitative and meta-synthesis research, which uses the Sandlusky and Baroso’s (2007) method. This research consisted of seven steps including formulating research questions, systematically searching texts, screening and selecting appropriate qualitative texts, evaluating texts and extracting data, analyzing and synthesizing findings, maintaining quality control, presenting findings, and creating a conceptual model. The meta-synthesis team consisted of two knowledge and information science experts, one archival domain specialist, and one expert in meta-analysis research methods. After forming the meta-synthesis team, the mentioned stages were carried out in order of the seven steps mentioned. The statistical population of this research included 103 English and Farsi articles that were written in the field of identifying factors affecting the use of blockchain technology in the period from 2015 to 2023 (1390 to 1402), which reached 40 articles after removing duplicate and unrelated items. In order to ensure the relevance of these articles, Glynn (2006) Library and Information Research Evaluation Tool, which is a standard checklist for measuring qualitative research, was used. After refining, the results were categorized by Attride-Stirling’s approach analysis method and in the form of inclusive, organizing and basic concepts.
Factors influencing the adoption of blockchain technology in archival centers can be categorized into 6 themes: cultural, legal, technical, economic, educational, and environmental. Each of these themes comprises a set of basic aspects, totaling 27 in all. Culture, laws, and economy encompass 3 basic aspects each, technical issues cover 12, environmental factors include 4, and educational elements involve 2 basic aspects.
The integration of blockchain technology in electronic archives has a notable impact on enhancing document management and deterring forgery. Identifying the factors that influence the adoption of this technology in digital archives is crucial. Failing to recognize all these factors could result in a flawed implementation of blockchain technology, leading to significant costs for archival centers. Understanding these factors could serve as a foundation for enhancing management practices in implementing blockchain technology in similar information centers.
Keywords
Blockchain Technology
Electronic Archive
Use of Blockchain
Document Management
Factors Influencing
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  • Receive Date 20 June 2024
  • Revise Date 22 September 2024
  • Accept Date 23 September 2024