A Bibliometric Review of the Evolution of Blockchain Technologies

A bibliometric analysis assessing the water-energy-food nexus in South Africa

The Water-Energy-Food (WEF) nexus is a paradigm that emphasises the interconnectedness and collaborative effects of water, energy, and food systems. This study presents a bibliometric analysis of South Africa's WEF nexus research landscape between 2011 and 2024 using the Scopus database. The article highlights the interconnectedness of sustainable development, resource management, sustainability challenges, and resilience strategies in the WEF Nexus in South Africa. The study also identifies critical research gaps in addressing socio-economic dimensions, policy and governance aspects, technological innovation, and human resource development within the WEF Nexus framework. The article reveals the transformative potential of blockchain technology in revolutionising resource management in South Africa. By leveraging blockchain's decentralised and transparent nature, the country can enhance efficiency, transparency, and sustainability in resource allocation and distribution.

Blockchain: What is the use case for physicians in 2024? A rapid review of the literature

Blockchain is topical in many areas of science. The impact on clinical care of physicians is not known. We undertook a rapid review of the literature to identify areas of interest for clinicians in active practice focusing on evidence relevant to clinical care. We found limited evidence for use blockchain in clinical practice with most studies focusing on technical aspects of prototypes and implementation with no evidence of standardised metric to measure impact for patients, clinicians, and organisations. Personal Health Records for use across organisational and geographic boundaries emerged as the strongest clinical use-case. Defined metrics by professional bodies might aid research, development, and future impact.