Traditional academic publishing models face numerous shortcomings, such as high publication costs, lack of transparency, centralized processes, and limited access to scientific literature. The DAPO model offers a decentralized solution but has limitations, including restricted modularity of smart contracts, inadequate identity management, and a limited peer review process. In this thesis, we enhanced the basic DAPO model by integrating decentralized identifiers, automated reviewer assignment, and support for multiple review iterations. We also implemented decentralized storage of articles and reviews on IPFS, optimized modular smart contracts, and developed a tailored user interface. The results show that these upgrades improve the transparency of article submission and review processes, the fairness of task allocation, and the accessibility of scientific content. Cost efficiency enables access also for smaller institutions. Transparent recording of interactions on the blockchain and permanent data storage on IPFS increase trust in the system. The upgraded DAPO model provides a fair, transparent, traceable, and accessible academic ecosystem that reduces global inequalities in access to knowledge and enhances the quality and sustainability of academic processes.
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