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Jan 1, 2026¡Lecture notes in networks and systems
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Revolutionizing Pharmaceutical Supply Chains With Blockchain

Nitya Agrawal, Manisha Nayak, Tannistha Maharana, Stutimayee Swain ¡ 6 authors

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Blockchain Technology Applications and Security
Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
Supply Chain Resilience and Risk Management
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Jan 1, 2026¡arXiv (Cornell University)
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When Attention Becomes Exposure in Generative Search

Shayan Alipour, Mehdi Kargar, Morteza Zihayat

Generative search engines are reshaping information access by replacing traditional ranked lists with synthesized answers and references. In parallel, with the growth of Web3 platforms, incentive-driven creator ecosystems have become an essential part of how enterprises build visibility and community by rewarding creators for contributing to shared narratives. However, the extent to which exposure in generative search engine citations is shaped by external attention markets remains uncertain. In this study, we audit the exposure for 44 Web3 enterprises. First, we show that the creator community around each enterprise is persistent over time. Second, enterprise-specific queries reveal that more popular voices systematically receive greater citation exposure than others. Third, we find that larger follower bases and enterprises with more concentrated creator cores are associated with higher-ranked exposure. Together, these results show that generative search engine citations exhibit exposure bias toward already prominent voices, which risks entrenching incumbents and narrowing viewpoint diversity.

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Web visibility and informetrics
Information Retrieval and Search Behavior
Wikis in Education and Collaboration
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Jan 1, 2026¡Politics & Security
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DECENTRALIZED FINANCE (DEFI) AND SANCTIONS EVASION: A RISK ANALYSIS OF MIXERS AND PRIVACY COINS IN FINANCING NATIONAL SECURITY THREATS

Andrii Svintsytskyi

The expansion of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and Anonymity-Enhancing Technologies (AETs) has complicated the tracking of illicit financial flows. This article analyzes three distinct AETs—Tornado Cash, Monero, and Zcash—to assess how specific protocol mechanisms degrade transaction‑graph attribution and obstruct compliance. Synthesizing technical literature, AML/CFT frameworks, and recent judicial documentation, the study traces how design choices translate into investigative challenges. The analysis yields three key findings. First, “decentralization” rarely eliminates control; instead, it shifts choke points to infrastructure layers such as bridges and RPC providers. Second, while AETs significantly raise attribution costs, their effectiveness is often conditional and dependent on usage patterns. Third, the Tornado Cash enforcement saga illustrates the limitations of applying traditional sanctions to autonomous code. The paper concludes by proposing a mitigation agenda focused on measurable risk reduction at entry/exit points without compromising legitimate privacy.

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Crime, Illicit Activities, and Governance
Cybercrime and Law Enforcement Studies
Regulation and Compliance Studies
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Jan 1, 2026¡Proceedings 2026 Network and Distributed System Security Symposium
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Phishing in Wonderland: Evaluating Learning-Based Ethereum Phishing Transaction Detection and Pitfalls

Ahod Alghuried, David Mohaisen, David Mohaisen

Phishing attacks pose significant risks to the Ethereum ecosystem, comprising over 50% of Ethereum-related cybercrimes, leading to the emergence of many machine learningbased defenses.This paper introduces a comprehensive framework aimed at enhancing machine learning-based phishing detection in Ethereum transactions.The framework addresses critical aspects such as feature selection, class imbalance, model robustness, and algorithm optimization.By systematically evaluating the strengths and limitations of existing approaches, we highlight gaps in current practices, particularly in feature manipulation and unsustainable performance outcomes.Through both analytical and experimental assessments, we demonstrate the framework's ability to streamline detection techniques, improving generalization and model effectiveness.Our findings emphasize the importance of refining detection strategies to meet the evolving challenges posed by sophisticated phishing schemes in the blockchain space.

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Spam and Phishing Detection
Imbalanced Data Classification Techniques
Misinformation and Its Impacts
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Jan 1, 2026¡Cineca Institutional Research Information System (Tor Vergata University)
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Il testamento ‘smart’ e la trasmissione mortis causa dei non-fungible token

B Sirgiovanni

Con questo saggio si intende analizzare l’uso della logica sottesa allo smart contract al fine della creazione di un testamento smart. In particolare, dopo aver ricostruito il significato ascrivibile all’espressione non fungible token e individuata la categoria giuridica, si focalizzerà l’attenzione sulla disciplina applicabile al testamento smart ai fini della trasmissione mortis causa dei non fungible token. Verrà, quindi, individuata la modalità attraverso la quale costruire un testamento smart coerente con la disciplina applicabile, tenendo in considerazione anche le peculiarità sottese ai non fungible token, nella consapevolezza che l’algoritmo vada creato osservando le disposizioni normative, al fine di evitare che la tecnica assurga a legislatore, con la conseguente compromissione dei diritti fondamentali su cui si basano le nostre democrazie.

Urban Planning and Landscape Design
Historical Studies in Central America
European and International Contract Law
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Jan 1, 2026¡Journal of Intellectual Property Rights
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Intersection between Non-Fungible Token with Geographical Indication and Cultural Heritage on the Internet

Miranda Risang Ayu Palar, Dakshina Saraswathy

A Non-Fungible Token (NFT) is a digital token without equivalence, so unlike a digital currency, NFT cannot be used as a tool of exchange. Instead, NFT represents an object and certifies the scarcity of the object, verifies the owner of the object, and provides the owner with a specific means to move the object as a digital asset. Objects which are represented by NFTs can consist of artistic works, signs, and other visual objects on the internet. So, NFT objects can also be the object of Copyrights’ artistic works or unique aspects of Geographical Indications and Cultural Heritage. The problem is, guaranteeing the scarcity of NFT’s objects is not exactly the same with guaranteeing the originality of Copyrights’ works nor the true origin of Geographical Indications and Cultural Heritage’s objects. There are phenomena where the unique appearances of Champagne wine’s bottle and India’s cultural heritage have been minted as NFTs by individuals other than the collective right holders and being sold at high prices. In this regard, using case study, juridical analytic and legal comparison methods, this article analyzes the potential problems of the intersection between NFT with Geographical Indications and Cultural Heritage and how the problems could be solved in the further amendments of the related laws.

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Archaeological Research and Protection
Blockchain Technology Applications and Security
Copyright and Intellectual Property
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