Publication Integrity and Quantum-Ready Verification

The Media and Journalism Research Center (MJRC) is committed to ensuring that its publications remain authentic, trustworthy, and verifiable, today and in the future. As the information environment evolves, and with the coming Quantum Internet, long-term document integrity becomes increasingly important.

To address this, MJRC applies SHA3-256 quantum-resistant cryptographic fingerprints to selected publications. These fingerprints ensure that anyone can independently confirm that a publication has not been altered after its release.

What Is a SHA3-256 Fingerprint?

A SHA3-256 fingerprint is a unique digital signature generated from the exact contents of a file.
If even a single character changes, the fingerprint changes entirely.

This makes it possible to verify:

  • that a publication is authentic
  • that the file has not been modified
  • that you are reading the official MJRC version

SHA-3 is a post-quantum cryptographic standard designed to remain secure even as quantum computing advances.

Why MJRC Uses Quantum-Resistant Verification

Digital documents can be modified silently, whether intentionally or by mistake.
A quantum-resistant fingerprint provides a permanent integrity check that reinforces transparency, strengthens trust, protects against tampering and prepares MJRC for the Quantum Internet era.

How to Verify an MJRC Publication

  1. Download the official PDF of the publication from the MJRC website.
  2. Open any SHA3-256 hashing tool
    – QuickHash
    – HashAvalon
    – OpenSSL
    – any reputable hashing application
  3. Generate the fingerprint of the downloaded PDF.
  4. Compare the result with the official SHA3-256 fingerprint published in the Integrity & Verification Note and listed below.

If the two values match exactly, the file is authentic.

Integrity Notes

Every publication with a cryptographic fingerprint is accompanied by an Integrity & Verification Note containing:

  • the publication title
  • publication date
  • version
  • the official SHA3-256 fingerprint
  • verification instructions
  • links to the official storage locations

Official SHA3-256 Fingerprints for MJRC Publications

Below is the list of official MJRC fingerprints for verified publications.

Need Help Verifying a Publication?

For assistance with verification or questions about MJRC’s quantum-ready integrity system, please contact: mjrc@journalismresearch.org.