The British Blockchain Association

🚀 We are thrilled to share that the *14th* Issue of The Journal of The British Blockchain Association (#JBBA) has been published! 🌎 This journal is being distributed globally to Blockchain thought-leaders, Deans and Vice-Chancellors at over 800 universities across six continents in the JBBA University Network, Blockchain Centres of Excellence, esteemed members and partners within the BBA ecosystem, major financial institutions, banks and fintech firms, DLT think-tank hubs, regulators, policymakers, UK Members of Parliament, and influential Blockchain and Digital Asset organizations. 🌐 This issue showcases groundbreaking research and analysis on critical topics such as #Blockchain, #Token Frameworks, #crypto-assets, #DeFi, #DAOs, #Tokenomics, #Sustainability, Web3 #Markets, Web3 Case Studies, Editorial insights, research infographics, and more! 🌐 We’re also excited to feature proceedings from the 4th Blockchain Associations Forum (#BAF) Conference, held in September. 🎓 Congratulations to all the authors whose insightful work has been selected for this issue—your achievements shine a light on your institutions! 📚 Our sincerest thanks to the editors and peer reviewers for their dedication and expertise in creating yet another landmark issue of JBBA. 👏 ➡️ The 15th issue is scheduled for publication in April 2025. The deadline for submission of papers is 15 December 2024. #DAO #AI #Web3 #BBA #Crypto #Blockchain #JBBA #NFT #Metaverse #EvidenceBasedBlockchain #DLT #DeFi #FinTech #Research #CEBB #BAF #PeerReview #OpenAccess #UK

📍New #SIBIS24 Speaker Alert: Professor Prof. Dr.-Ing. Katarina Krüger of Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin, Germany 🇩🇪 Symposium Chair: Prof. Dr Naseem Naqvi MBE ➡️ Register to attend the Symposium: https://lnkd.in/eXU4Kwy3 #SIBIS24 #Blockchain #Crypto #Economics #Research #University #Education #Web3 #BBA #JBBA #CEBB

📍Congratulations to Larisa Yarovaya of University of Southampton UK🇬🇧 on the acceptance of her Blockchain research abstract for presentation at the #ISC2025. 🏛️ Blockchain International Scientific Conference #ISC2025 will be held in UCL, London, UK, on Friday 4 April 2025. 🎤🌐 Accepted abstracts will be invited to give a presentation at ISC2025, as well as being featured in the special conference Edition of The #JBBA, May 2025. 📅 IMPORTANT DATES: 🚨Abstract Submission Deadline: 7 December 2024 🚨Full Paper Submission Deadline: 11 January 2025 Early Bird Registrations go live: 5 December 2024 ➡️ #ISC2025: FRIDAY, 4 April 2025 SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT HERE: https://lnkd.in/epEb_Gy9 🎓 Conference Chairs: Prof. Dr Naseem Naqvi MBE Professor Paolo Tasca #Blockchain #Research #JBBA #BBA #PeerReview #OpenAccess #DLT #Crypto #EvidenceBasedBlockchain #DeFi #Metaverse #CEBB #NFT #Government #Standards #Framework #Conference #computerscience #Finance #Economics #Management

📢 Our October #Newsletter has been published. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/eTr44ixB BBA has been publishing regular monthly newsletters since November 2017! #BBA #Newsletter #Web3 #Crypto #Blockchain #Policy #Economy #UK #JBBA #CEBB #BAF #ISC2025

Fantastic to be at The Cambridge Union, the world's oldest debating society. The British Blockchain Association #EBB #AI #Web3 #Crypto #Cambridge

👐 What steps can OA journals take to build engaged research communities?   We asked Scholastica users who work with community-driven OA journals published by scholarly societies and universities to share their experiences for a new blog series. This #JournalTipsTuesday, we're rounding up some of the best advice from those blogs (linked in the comments!). 1️⃣ Start with an engaged editorial board Lajos (Lou) Balogh, founding editor and EIC of Precision Nanomedicine, advised to start with editorial strategy: "You need a respectable and representative editorial board that is ready to work on the journal. Almost everyone will say yes if you invite them — because who wouldn't want an editorship on their resume? The trick is finding respected editors with time." 2️⃣ Reach researchers where they are Peter Coles, Founding Editor and EIC of The Open Journal of Astrophysics, discussed the importance of word-of-mouth outreach among existing research communities: "Last year I was on sabbatical, which gave me the opportunity to travel and give invited talks about OA publishing in astrophysics at institutions in France, Spain, the UK, and Australia, and to audiences around the world via the Internet. Other members of the editorial board have also done their bit in promoting the journal. Our submission rate increased only slowly at first but is now more than doubling each year." 3️⃣ Prioritize community recognition and involvement Prof. Dr Naseem Naqvi MBE, founding editor and EIC of The Journal of The British Blockchain Association, said fostering an inclusive publishing approach is key: "Collaborate with relevant academic conferences, workshops, and other forums to raise awareness and showcase your journal's value to the community." Dr. Naqvi also shared examples of ways JBBA has created its own community forums, including launching: "The Scholars in Blockchain international symposia, BBA Journal Clubs, university workshops, research webinars, Monthly BBA Forums, panel discussions, and academic roundtables to connect directly with authors, readers, and editors, encouraging a collaborative knowledge-sharing environment." 4️⃣ Remember that community-building takes times Finally, every journal editor we spoke with emphasized that community-building is a long-term endeavor. Journal teams must stay the course as they work to build up a following. Derius Galvez, Editor-in-Chief of the National Society of Black Engineers B.E.S.T. Journal, said it well: "Know that the work you are doing can positively impact communities and highlight research that supports the sharing of solution-driven ideas. Be patient when launching, do not be discouraged if you have a slow start." 🌯 Wrap up These are just a handful of the great tips shared by Scholastica users for our #OAWeek24 series on building engaged journal communities. Check out the links to the series posts below to read more. Scholastica thanks all the editors who took the time to share their insights!

📍New #SIBIS24 Speaker Alert: Professor Dr Marc Pilkington FBBA of Université de Bourgogne, France 🇫🇷 Symposium Chair: Prof. Dr Naseem Naqvi MBE ➡️ Register to attend the Symposium: https://lnkd.in/eXU4Kwy3 #SIBIS24 #Blockchain #Crypto #Economics #Research #University #Education #Web3 #BBA #JBBA #CEBB

BBA Fellow Prof Dr. Rob Campbell FBBA explaining Post-Quantum Cryptography and Evidence Based Blockchain at BBA's Annual Blockchain International Conference: #ISC2025 #Blockchain #Web3 #Crypto #PQC #CEBB #EBB

Blockchains are transforming public services around the globe. #Blockchain #Web3 #Public #Services #Government #Data #JBBA #Identity

This is 1/3rd of global GDP - approx $35.4 trillion USD. The British Blockchain Association #NBR #Blockchain #Web3 #Roadmap #National #Crypto #Policy #Franework #Economy