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    [id] => 14864
    [paper_index] => 202501-06-019854
    [title] => LEVERAGING BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY TO FOSTER TRUST AND INCLUSIVITY FOR LOCOMOTOR-DISABLED FREELANCERS IN THE GIG ECONOMY
    [description] => 
    [author] => Guru Daaman Shrivastava, Mohit Agrawal
    [googlescholar] => 
    [doi] => 
    [year] => 2025
    [month] => January
    [volume] => 12
    [issue] => 1
    [file] => fm/jpanel/upload/2025/January/202501-06-019854.pdf
    [abstract] => The gig economy has grown exponentially, offering flexible work opportunities globally. However, this growth has not been equally inclusive for all, particularly for locomotor-disabled freelancers, who face challenges such as accessibility barriers, discrimination, and trust deficits in centralized platforms. Blockchain technology, with its inherent features of transparency, immutability, and decentralization, offers promising solutions to these issues. This research explores the potential of blockchain to enhance trust and inclusivity in gig economy platforms tailored for locomotor-disabled freelancers. By leveraging decentralized identity systems, smart contracts, and token-based incentives, blockchain can address biases in task allocation, ensure fair payments, and build a transparent reputation system. The study employs a qualitative methodology, drawing insights from literature reviews, case studies, and stakeholder interviews. Key findings reveal how blockchain can empower disabled freelancers by reducing reliance on intermediaries and fostering equitable opportunities. The research concludes by proposing a blockchain-based model and offering policy recommendations to stakeholders, paving the way for a more inclusive gig economy. Future research should explore the integration of AI with blockchain to further enhance accessibility.
    [keywords] => Locomotor Disability, Freelancer, Gig Economy, Blockchain Technology.
    [doj] => 2025-01-18
    [hit] => 
    [status] => 
    [award_status] => P
    [orderr] => 5
    [journal_id] => 6
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    [is_status] => 1
    [journalname] => EPRA International Journal of Environmental Economics, Commerce and Educational Management 
    [short_code] => IJCM
    [eissn] => 2348-814X
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