Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Conference Papers Conference Paper Faculty Publications- Conference Papers Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Blockchain Empowered IVF: Revolutionizing Efficiency and Trust Through Smart Contracts Subject The topic of the resource Blockchain technology; Data privacy; Ethereum; Healthcare; Hyperledger; IVF; Smart contracts Description An account of the resource Couples who are having trouble becoming pregnant now have hope thanks to in vitro fertilization (IVF), a revolutionary medical advancement. However, the IVF procedure calls for a large number of stakeholders, intricate paperwork, and highly confidential management of information that frequently results in inaccuracies, mistakes, and worries about data confidentiality and confidence. In this study, the revolutionary potential of the blockchain and smart contracts enabling the treatment of IVF is investigated. The IVF procedure may be accelerated by utilizing smart contracts, resulting in improved effectiveness, openness, and confidence among everybody involved. The paper explores the primary advantages of using smart agreements in IVF, including automation, implementing obligations under contracts, doing away with middlemen, assuring confidentiality and anonymity, and enabling safe and auditable operations. The implementation of electronic agreements and blockchain-based technologies in the discipline of IVF is also investigated, along with the problems it may face and possible alternatives. This study offers insightful information about the use of intelligent agreements and blockchain technology in the field of IVF, accompanied by conducting an in-depth evaluation of the literature on the topic, research papers, and interviews with professionals. The results demonstrate the possibility of lower prices, more accessibility, higher success rates, and better patient experiences in the IVF field. In general, this study intends to illuminate how blockchain and smart contracts have revolutionized IVF technological advances, opening the door for a more effective, transparent, and reliable IVF procedure. The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2024. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Upreti K.; Haque M.; Patil S.S.; Shukla S.; Rai A.K.; Vats P. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, Vol-1115, pp. 347-364. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2024-01-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-8661-3_26" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-8661-3_26</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85187685248&amp;doi=10.1007%2F978-981-99-8661-3_26&amp;partnerID=40&amp;md5=420801e516c02abc3a5b42c7a08a463c" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85187685248&amp;doi=10.1007%2f978-981-99-8661-3_26&amp;partnerID=40&amp;md5=420801e516c02abc3a5b42c7a08a463c</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access Relation A related resource ISSN: 18761100; ISBN: 978-981998660-6 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Online Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Conference paper Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Upreti K., Department of Computer Science, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Delhi-NCR, Ghaziabad, India; Haque M., Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeths Centre For Online Learning, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune (Deemed to Be University), Maharashtra, Pimpri, India; Patil S.S., Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeths Centre For Online Learning, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune (Deemed to Be University), Maharashtra, Pimpri, India; Shukla S., Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Christ (Deemed to be University), Kengeri Campus, Bangalore, India; Rai A.K., Department of Management, Asian International University, Manipur, India; Vats P., Department of CSE, SCSE, Manipal University Jaipur, Rajasthan, Jaipur, India