Arman Process Journal (APJ)

Abstract Nowadays, the Internet of Things (IoT) has emerged as an effective and innovative technology for developing the infrastructure of many hardware and related software applications. Moreover, blockchain technology has emerged as the backbone for the development of IoT-based applications. The use of blockchain in the Internet of Things as a reliable and safe system can help improve the security and quality of the Internet of Things network and in the long run lead to energy savings and improve the efficiency of these systems. However, security challenges, including distributed service breach attacks, have revealed a fundamental fault line within the blockchain-based IoT network. Therefore, according to the necessity of the problem, in this article, we intend to first examine the types of security challenges and denial of service attacks in Internet of Things networks based on block chains and then examine and propose solutions for identifying, managing and dealing with these attacks. Certainly, the correct use of such security approaches can be effective toward securing Internet of Things environments and create more quality and reliable services and increase users' acceptance of these services. 

Abstract Today's systems, approaches, and technologies leveraged for managing oil and gas supply chain operations fall short of providing operational transparency, traceability, audit, security, and trusted data provenance features. Also, a large portion of the existing systems are centralized, manual, and highly disintegrated, which make them vulnerable to manipulation and the single point of failure problem. Emerging technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), fog computing, cloud computing, and block chain can play a vital role in boosting the operational efficiency of the oil and gas industry. In this paper, we explore the potential opportunities and applications of Artificial Intelligence technology in managing the exploration, production, and supply chain and logistics operations in the Natural Gas industry as it can offer traceability, immutability, transparency, and audit features in a decentralized, trusted, and secure manner. This research highlights the use cases of AI in decentralized Block chain with smart contracts, the company’s trading policies, and its advantages for effectively handling market risk assessments during socio-economic crisis. Results spotlight the use of AI in decision accuracy for the developed smart contract-based Natural Gas Industry, thereby qualitatively limiting the threshold level of costs, energy and other control functions in procurement, production and distribution.

Abstract Blockchain is a holistic system consisting of peer-to-peer connected and distributed blocks of data that eliminates the need for a centralized management entity to manage technological transactions. Blockchain's open-source, impermeable configuration paves the way for an unparalleled level of transparency. Each piece of data is distributed among millions of computers around the world and its authenticity is verified. This relatively new technology is revolutionizing various industries and providing an automated process for managing processes and interactions. The use of blockchain is a cheap and fast solution and it is very attractive that it has experienced a lot of development in recent years. In today's era, the use of blockchain technology plays a very important role in the development of businesses. This powerful technology improves the quality of business and also increases their income and profit. Maintaining business security, authenticity, speed and increasing quality are among the benefits that arise with the help of blockchain in businesses. According to the importance of the issue, in this article we intend to examine the convergence of blockchain with technology-oriented services and related functions.