Article: Intelligent blockchain technologies for disaster management: challenges, research gap and solutions Journal: International Journal of Blockchains and Cryptocurrencies (IJBC) 2023 Vol.4 No.4 pp.311 - 325 Abstract: Owing to global warming, our planet has been gravely affected by catastrophic natural disasters. Every year, countries spend billions of dollars around the world to mitigate the adverse effects of these disasters, yet traditional disaster management techniques fall short of efficiently forecasting and responding to them. Hence, a more responsive and transparent system is needed, prompting the exploration of blockchain technology as a potential solution to address this problem. By analysing the existing challenges in disaster management, the current work proposes using blockchain technology to enhance responsiveness and resource allocation during disasters. Accordingly, a disaster management framework solution has been discussed, providing insights into rapid response strategies. The methodology aims to leverage blockchain's capabilities to streamline communication, minimise harm, and improve the overall management process. The presented work demonstrates the potential of blockchain in addressing challenges faced by stakeholders during disasters, thereby, offering better services to the user. Moreover, challenges and research gaps were also analysed, providing a comprehensive overview for future developments. Inderscience Publishers - linking academia, business and industry through research

Title: Intelligent blockchain technologies for disaster management: challenges, research gap and solutions

Authors: Iram Abrar; Javaid Ahmad Sheikh

Addresses: Department of Electronics and Instrumentation Technology, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir – 190006, India ' Department of Electronics and Instrumentation Technology, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir – 190006, India

Abstract: Owing to global warming, our planet has been gravely affected by catastrophic natural disasters. Every year, countries spend billions of dollars around the world to mitigate the adverse effects of these disasters, yet traditional disaster management techniques fall short of efficiently forecasting and responding to them. Hence, a more responsive and transparent system is needed, prompting the exploration of blockchain technology as a potential solution to address this problem. By analysing the existing challenges in disaster management, the current work proposes using blockchain technology to enhance responsiveness and resource allocation during disasters. Accordingly, a disaster management framework solution has been discussed, providing insights into rapid response strategies. The methodology aims to leverage blockchain's capabilities to streamline communication, minimise harm, and improve the overall management process. The presented work demonstrates the potential of blockchain in addressing challenges faced by stakeholders during disasters, thereby, offering better services to the user. Moreover, challenges and research gaps were also analysed, providing a comprehensive overview for future developments.

Keywords: blockchain; disaster management; smart contracts; consensus mechanism; decentralisation; distributed ledger.

DOI: 10.1504/IJBC.2023.138380

International Journal of Blockchains and Cryptocurrencies, 2023 Vol.4 No.4, pp.311 - 325

Received: 12 Sep 2023
Accepted: 04 Jan 2024
Published online: 01 May 2024 *

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