###### Abstract  
Electronic voting, based on cryptographic protocols and blockchain technology, represents an advanced method for ensuring the security, transparency, and reliability of electoral processes. The scientific research presented in this article is devoted to the analysis of trends and advanced technologies in the field of electronic voting. The authors propose a systematic mapping of this area using bibliometric analysis. The research is based on the analysis of scientific articles extracted from the Web of Science and Scopus databases. Bibliometric analysis tools are used to automatically identify key topics and trends in the literature. The results of the study reveal the key directions of the development of electronic voting, including the integration of cryptographic protocols and blockchain technology. Specific aspects include improving privacy through the use of modern cryptographic protocols, creating an immutable register of votes using blockchain technology, ensuring trust through open-source code, and increasing resilience to cyber-attacks. These areas reflect the desire to develop efficient, transparent, and secure electronic voting systems. Based on the identified trends, recommendations are proposed for further research aimed at improving electronic electoral systems and their adaptation to the modern requirements of security and transparency in electoral processes. bibliometric analysis; electronic voting; cryptographic protocols; blockchain; systematic mapping +
Footnote †: journal: Applied Sociology  
To address these challenges and explore the potential of cryptographic protocols and blockchain technology in enhancing electronic voting systems, this study is structured around several key research questions. This research focuses on conducting a systematic mapping study (SMS) to develop a structure for exploring electronic voting based on cryptographic protocols and blockchain technology. The aim is to capture the fundamental concepts in this field. This leads to the main research question (MRQ): How does the use of cryptographic protocols and blockchain technology contribute to electronic voting? From the MRQ, the following research questions (RQs) are formulated:  
RQ-1: What are the results of an analysis of electronic voting, cryptographic protocols, and blockchain technology research history? RQ-2: What aspects are being considered for the study of electronic voting based on cryptographic protocols and blockchain technology? RQ-3: What is the main direction of the future development of the topic under study? RQ-4: What is the experience and level of progress of various countries in the deployment of electronic voting systems using cryptographic protocols and blockchain technology? To ensure the reliability, transparency, and privacy of electronic voting and prevent possible attacks on electoral systems, researchers and developers are increasingly turning to cryptographic protocols and blockchain technology. Cryptographic methods make it possible to ensure the security of data transmission and authentication of votes, and the blockchain, in turn, provides a decentralized and reliable system for storing electoral data. The present study is aimed at a systematic study of methods and algorithms for organizing electronic voting using cryptographic protocols and blockchain technology. The authors seek to deepen the understanding of security and privacy issues in the context of electronic voting based on advanced cryptographic methods and principles of blockchain technology. In the course of our research, we will pay attention to the existing risks in the field of electronic voting, analyze modern cryptographic protocols used to ensure the security of electoral processes, and consider the possibilities of integrating blockchain technology to create stable and transparent voting systems. The main goal is to contribute to the development of effective and safe methods of electronic voting, increasing the level of citizens' confidence in this method of participation in democratic processes.