Journal profile · Computer Science-Computer Networks and Communications
Blockchain Research and Applications
ISSN 2666-9536 · Elsevier · United Kingdom
Blockchain Research and Applications: CAS Zone 2 · Computer Science (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 6.5 (journal website); diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 291 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); acceptance rate 15% (journal website); 160 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Blockchain Research and Applications is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 2 of Computer Science in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Blockchain Technology Applications and Security, IoT and Edge/Fog Computing and Cryptography and Data Security, together about 54.2% of its articles. Its main subfields are Information Systems and Computer Networks and Communications. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Blockchain: Research and Applications is an official journal of the Zhejiang University Press and an international, peer reviewed journal for researchers, engineers, and practitioners to present the latest advances and innovations in blockchain research. The journal publishes theoretical and applied papers in established and emerging areas of blockchain research to shape the future of blockchain technology.The emergence and popularity of blockchain techniques have significantly changed the operation and management of digital systems globally. As a result, new applications of blockchain technology exhibit a variety of complex problems which generate new demands and challenges on the research community. Blockchain: Research and Applications seeks to promote community-wide discussion to identify advanced applications, technologies and theories in blockchain research.The journal seeks submissions of papers that detail novel techniques, investigate new applications, introduce advanced methodologies, propose promising research directions and discuss approaches for unsolved issues.Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:Blockchain theories and their evolution,Smart contracts and distributed ledgers,Distributed consensus and fault tolerance mechanisms,Blockchain schemes for decentralization,Issues of security and privacy surrounding blockchain technology,Performance optimization of blockchain and decentralized schemes,Blockchain based protocols and algorithms,Integration of blockchain with other emerging technologies,Permissioned and permissionless blockchainsCryptocurrency adoption and transition dynamics,Transaction graph analysis,Fraud detection and financial crime prevention,Economics and game theoretic analysis of cryptocurrency protocols,Regulation and law enforcement of blockchain technology,Usability and user studies,Legal, ethical and societal aspects of blockchain and related applicationsCase studies (e.g., of adoption, attacks, forks, scams, ...)
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Computer Science-Computer Networks and Communications
Editor-in-chief Chun ChenPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 34 in mainland China (about 43%); most named Mainland China 34, United States 7, Australia 7, Norway 5, Hong Kong, China 3 (79 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Blockchain Technology Applications and SecurityComputer Science40%
- IoT and Edge/Fog ComputingComputer Science7.1%
- Cryptography and Data SecurityComputer Science7%
- Privacy-Preserving Technologies in DataComputer Science4.3%
- Cloud Data Security SolutionsComputer Science3.6%
- Advanced Malware Detection TechniquesComputer Science3.3%
- Distributed systems and fault toleranceComputer Science3.2%
- FinTech, Crowdfunding, Digital FinanceBusiness, Management and Accounting3.2%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Computer Science Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Computer Science | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Information Systems | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Computer Science Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Computer Science | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Information Systems | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Computer Science Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Computer Science | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Information Systems | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
ScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
PubMedPublisher website
Other: Crossref
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 6.5Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 15.7LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 15.7Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 1.3LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 2.24LetPub ·
- h-index
- 39OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 122OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 3.79OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 444 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 106 | 106 | 20 |
| 2025 | 160 | 160 | 443 |
| 2024 | 53 | 53 | 746 |
| 2023 | 42 | 42 | 1,035 |
| 2022 | 46 | 46 | 1,789 |
| 2021 | 32 | 32 | 1,882 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
291 dayssubmission to acceptance · community reports about 14 weeks
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 14 weeksLetPub ·
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 15%Publisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 91 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 291 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 6 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 53 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY, CC BY-NC-ND | |
| OpenAlex | USD 1,600 / EUR 1,500 / GBP 1,280 / JPY 198,450 | — | — | |
| LetPub | USD 1,600 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare2 items from the author guidelines
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
Article types accepted7
- full length research papersBlockchain: Research and Applications accepts full length research papers, review type articles as well as industry insights and short communications.Length not stated
- industry insightsBlockchain: Research and Applications accepts full length research papers, review type articles as well as industry insights and short communications.Length not stated
- research paperBlockchain: Research and Applications accepts full length research papers, review type articles as well as industry insights and short communications.Length not stated
- reviewBlockchain: Research and Applications accepts full length research papers, review type articles as well as industry insights and short communications.Length not stated
- review type articlesBlockchain: Research and Applications accepts full length research papers, review type articles as well as industry insights and short communications.Length not stated
- short communicationBlockchain: Research and Applications accepts full length research papers, review type articles as well as industry insights and short communications.Length not stated
- short communicationsBlockchain: Research and Applications accepts full length research papers, review type articles as well as industry insights and short communications.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI in scientific writing
Authors must declare use of generative AI tools in manuscript preparation upon submission; AI tools may only be applied with human oversight and control and must never substitute for human critical thinking. Model summary
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Author contributions
Maximum of 6 keywords, using American spelling, avoiding general and plural terms and multiple concepts. Model summary
For transparency, we require corresponding authors to provide co-author contributions to the manuscript using the relevant CRediT roles. The CRediT taxonomy includes 14 different roles describing each contributor's specific contribution to the scholarly output. The roles are: Conceptualization; Data curation; Formal analysis; Funding acquisition; Investigation; Methodology; Project administration;…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of interest
All authors must disclose financial and personal relationships that could inappropriately influence their work, in a declaration of interest statement and a separate Declaration of Interest form. Model summary
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence (bias) their work. Examples of potential competing interests include employment, consultancies, stock ownership, honoraria, paid expert testimony, patent applications/registrations, and grants or other funding. Authors must disclose any interests in two places:…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Human-subjects work must comply with the Declaration of Helsinki; animal experiments must comply with ARRIVE guidelines and relevant animal research laws/directives. Model summary
If the work involves the use of human subjects, the author should ensure that the work described has been carried out in accordance with The Code of Ethics of the World Medical Association (Declaration of Helsinki) for experiments involving humans.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
Upon acceptance authors complete a License Agreement; permitted third-party reuse of open access articles is determined by the author's choice of user license. Model summary
Upon acceptance of an article, authors will be asked to complete a 'License Agreement' (see more information on this). Permitted third party reuse of open access articles is determined by the author's choice of user license.Author rightsAs an author you (or your employer or institution) have certain rights to reuse your work. More information.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
Please visit our Open Access page for more information about open access publishing in this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Single anonymized review; editor initial assessment; typically a minimum of two independent expert reviewers; Editor makes final decision. Model summary
This journal operates a single anonymized review process. All contributions will be initially assessed by the editor for suitability for the journal. Papers deemed suitable are then typically sent to a minimum of two independent expert reviewers to assess the scientific quality of the paper. The Editor is responsible for the final decision regarding acceptance or rejection of articles. The Editor'…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprints can be shared anywhere at any time; sharing on a preprint server will not count as prior publication. Model summary
Please note that preprints can be shared anywhere at any time, in line with Elsevier's sharing policy. Sharing your preprints e.g. on a preprint server will not count as prior publication (see 'Multiple, redundant or concurrent publication' for more information).
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Country or region
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2666-9536
- Print ISSN
- 2096-7209
- Society / sponsor
- Zhejiang University Press and an international
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗DOAJ
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Blockchain Research and Applications
What CAS zone is Blockchain Research and Applications in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Blockchain Research and Applications is in Zone 2 of Computer Science, and in Zone 2 of the minor category Computer Science, Information Systems / Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Computer Science. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Blockchain Research and Applications?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 6.5; this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 15.7, h-index 39.
How long does peer review take at Blockchain Research and Applications?
The publisher reports about 291 days (submission to acceptance); authors report an average review time of about 14 weeks; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 15%. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Blockchain Research and Applications?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Graphical abstract: Optional. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Blockchain Research and Applications based?
Of the 79 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 34 (about 43%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (34), United States (7) and Australia (7). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Blockchain Research and Applications?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Blockchain Research and Applications is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ. The journal's website also lists PubMed; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Blockchain Research and Applications open access, and what is the APC?
Blockchain Research and Applications is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .