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Decentralized Peer Review and e-Assessment in Hybrid Learning: Blockchain as a Tool for Equitable Feedback Mechanisms Kara, Sevda; Arslan, Murat; Toprak, Zeynep
Journal Emerging Technologies in Education Vol. 3 No. 3 (2025)
Publisher : Yayasan Pendidikan Islam Daarut Thufulah

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/jete.v3i3.2235

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Background. The integrity and equity of assessment in hybrid learning environments have been increasingly challenged by issues of transparency, bias, and centralized control. Traditional peer review systems often lack traceability and accountability, leading to concerns about the fairness and credibility of formative feedback. Purpose. This study explores the application of blockchain technology as a decentralized infrastructure for peer review and e-assessment in hybrid learning contexts. The research aims to evaluate how blockchain-based systems can enhance feedback transparency, reviewer accountability, and student trust in digital assessment processes. Method. Employing a design-based research methodology, a prototype blockchain-enabled peer assessment platform was developed and tested with 92 university students across two hybrid courses. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected through platform analytics, student surveys, and focus group discussions. Results. The results demonstrate that blockchain-based systems can serve not only as secure ledgers but also as ethical architectures for equitable formative assessmentConclusion. The study concludes that blockchain offers a viable mechanism for building equitable, transparent, and tamper-resistant assessment systems in hybrid learning. The research contributes to the growing field of educational technology by introducing a scalable model for decentralized e-assessment.
CARBON TRADING AND MANGROVE FORESTS: MEASURING THE ECONOMIC VALUE OF “BLUE CARBON” AS A NEW ASSET IN LOW CARBON DEVELOPMENT POLICY Demir, Ahmet; Toprak, Zeynep; Kaya, Cemil
Journal of Selvicoltura Asean Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025)
Publisher : Yayasan Adra Karima Hubbi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/jsa.v2i3.2739

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The global imperative for low-carbon development necessitates the formal integration of Nature-based Solutions. Mangrove forests, known for their superior carbon sequestration as “Blue Carbon,” offer a crucial asset, yet their economic potential remains severely constrained by valuation and policy standardization issues. This study aimed to develop a standardized Total Economic Valuation (TEV) framework for Indonesian Blue Carbon and analyze the regulatory requirements for its formal inclusion in the national carbon trading policy. A mixed-methods design utilized biophysical data from two major mangrove regions, employing financial modeling (Discounted Cash Flow and Monte Carlo simulations) to calculate TEV, and policy analysis to assess governance readiness. The TEV averaged USD 21,500 ha, nearly three times the carbon-only value, demonstrating the asset’s premium quality and superior financial stability (45% lower IRR volatility). However, a significant governance bottleneck was identified (Policy Alignment Index 65%), primarily due to a centralized Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) system and uncertain community benefit sharing, which actively inhibits market entry. Blue Carbon is validated as a high-integrity, de-risked asset, but its realization depends critically on policy intervention, urging the immediate adoption of the TEV framework and the decentralization of MRV to ensure social equity and accelerate climate finance.
DIGITAL GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC SERVICE INNOVATION: CHALLENGES FOR CONTEMPORARY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Arslan, Murat; Toprak, Zeynep; Kaya, Cemil; Anjani Sapitri, Eka
Cognitionis Civitatis et Politicae Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Yayasan Adra Karima Hubbi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70177/politicae.v3i1.3548

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Digital governance has become a central strategy in contemporary public administration, driven by rapid technological advancements and increasing demands for efficient, transparent, and citizen-centered services. The integration of digital technologies promises to transform public service delivery; however, the extent to which these transformations result in meaningful innovation remains contested. The study aims to examine how digital governance influences public service innovation and to identify the institutional and organizational challenges that shape its effectiveness. A mixed-methods research design was employed, combining survey data from 120 public sector professionals with qualitative analysis of interviews and policy documents. Quantitative analysis was conducted using descriptive and inferential statistics, while qualitative data were analyzed through thematic coding to capture contextual dynamics. The findings reveal that digital governance significantly improves operational efficiency but has limited impact on citizen engagement and participatory outcomes. Evidence indicates that organizational capacity, leadership, and institutional culture play critical roles in mediating innovation processes, often constraining the transformative potential of digital technologies. The study concludes that digital governance should be understood as a socio-technical process requiring alignment between technology, institutions, and citizen needs, offering important implications for policy development and administrative reform.
Co-Authors Anjani Sapitri, Eka Arslan, Murat Demir, Ahmet Kara, Sevda Kaya, Cemil