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International Journal of Computer & Organization Trends (IJCOT) |  |
| © 2025 by IJCOT Journal | ||
| Volume - 15 Issue - 2 | ||
| Year of Publication : 2025 | ||
| Authors : Ebiesuwa Oluwaseun, Alpheaus Amarachi Daniel | ||
| DOI : 10.14445/22492593/IJCOT-V15I2P301 |
How to Cite?
"Leveraging Blockchain Technology for Secure and Transparent Document Archiving" International Journal of Computer and Organization Trends vol. 15, no. 2, pp. 1-14, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22492593/IJCOT-V15I2P301
Abstract
In today’s digital world, effective, transparent, and secure document management is vital for organizations in various areas. Preserving vital documents is crucial for educational institutions. Traditional document management systems frequently suffer from data security, tamper-proofing, transparency, and scalability issues. This study proposes a blockchain-based web archive management system to securely and efficiently manage student and alumni admission records, addressing the limitations of traditional paper archives. The system uses React.js for a dynamic, real-time interface and MongoDB as a NoSQL database for metadata storage. The backend uses PHP and Node.js for seamless integration with Hyperledger Fabric, enabling blockchain-based document transactions through smart contracts. PBFT consensus ensures reliable transaction validation. Blockchain integration was achieved using Express.js RESTful API. The system established robust performance, handling 100 transactions per second, 1,000 concurrent users with 300 milliseconds response time, and remaining stable with 1,500 users. It achieved high security standards, obtained positive usability feedback, and reduced operating costs to One Hundred Thousand Naira (N100, 000) monthly. The system is designed to offer a secure, reliable, and efficient platform for managing document archives. Additionally, it is built to significantly reduce the costs connected with traditional document archive management systems. By leveraging Hyperledger Fabric, the system allows only authorized participants to access stored documents, enhancing security, data integrity, and compliance. The high throughput and low latency architecture of Hyperledger Fabric allow for the efficient handling of large volumes of documents and transactions, which is critical for the archive management system.
Keywords
Blockchain, Data Security, Document Archive Management, Hyperledger Fabric, Web-Based System.
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