Article
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Hengyi Li, Hiromu Ito
Summary: Research on digital cultural heritage focuses on the implementation of projection mapping technologies, projection viewing, and interactive programs at cultural heritage sites. The effectiveness and relevance of using projection mapping at these sites to enhance the visitor experience and promote cultural understanding have been widely discussed. However, previous evaluations have been limited by methodological shortcomings. This study proposes an original system for evaluating visitors' cultural experiences and provides guidelines for applying projection mapping that enhance cultural understanding. Data from a trial run of the system in a digital media campaign are presented as a reference for comparable cultural heritage and tourism sites.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yihan Xie, Ruixia Yang, Yongqi Liang, Wei Li, Fulong Chen
Summary: This study analyzes the spatial relationship between world cultural heritage sites and neighboring towns at a global scale. The results show that a certain percentage of cultural heritage sites have been incorporated into urban areas, but the overall spatial relationship with neighboring towns has not changed substantially. Additionally, the study finds that the distance between cultural heritage sites and towns has been decreasing, with the variation in distance related to factors such as the income level and urbanization rate of the country.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Razvan Gabriel Boboc, Elena Bautu, Florin Girbacia, Norina Popovici, Dorin-Mircea Popovici
Summary: This study provides an overview of the use of augmented reality in cultural heritage over the past decade, focusing on various applications such as 3D reconstruction of cultural artifacts, digital heritage, virtual museums, and more. The results demonstrate the wide-ranging potential of augmented reality in the management and preservation of cultural heritage.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Mahmoud Ibrahim, Viktor Rjabtsikov, Rolando Gilbert
Summary: Digital twin (DT) technology is widely used in various applications, including electric vehicles (EVs). DT platforms provide real-time virtual representations and advanced simulations of physical objects. By utilizing DT, the performance of EVs can be predicted and optimized, improving vehicle safety. DT can also optimize manufacturing processes, monitor real-time conditions, optimize energy management, repurpose components, and even facilitate recycling. This paper provides an overview of different DT platforms for EV applications and compares model-based and data-driven DTs. The relationship between EV main systems and usable DT platforms is discussed, and DT platforms used in the EV industry are addressed. The review concludes that data-driven DTs are superior to model-based DTs in handling complex systems.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pasquale Spezzano
Summary: This paper evaluates the potential damage of air pollution on different materials throughout Europe, with a focus on UNESCO World Heritage cultural sites. Despite significant improvements in air quality in Europe, air pollution remains a significant factor in the degradation of cultural heritage.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gul Akturk
Summary: This paper systematically reviews the literature on the barriers to climate adaptation of cultural and natural heritage in the polar regions from 2002 to 2020. The findings reveal that lack of awareness, remoteness of sites, and limited tools and facilities are the main challenges for climate adaptation of polar heritage. In addition, existing regulations and organizations are found to be ineffective in addressing communication and collaboration issues in achieving climate adaptation. The paper emphasizes the importance of understanding and tackling these barriers to facilitate the climate adaptation of polar heritage.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY
(2022)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Shane O'Neill, Simon F. B. Tett, Kate Donovan
Summary: Human-induced climate change poses a significant threat to cultural heritage, and there is a need for specific climate risk assessments. This study combines climate models, expert opinions, and literature to estimate the expected damage to cultural heritage buildings. The results show that there will be a substantial increase in annual expected damage due to climate change.
WEATHER AND CLIMATE EXTREMES
(2022)
Article
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Martin Thomas Falk, Eva Hagsten
Summary: This study assesses the correlation between two sources of fire threats data for Cultural World Heritage Sites in Europe and finds that they complements each other. The results show the perceived fire risk is related to site characteristics and location. The EFFIS index gives more weight to latitude, with higher risks in Southern Europe and lower risks at higher latitudes.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhixin Zeng, Xiaojun Wang
Summary: This paper examines the impact of World Cultural Heritage (WCH) acquisition on economic growth in Chinese cities. The results show that WCH acquisition can stimulate economic growth, with research and development investments, appearance patents, and exports as possible channels. High-speed rail connection is not essential for cities to benefit economically from WCH acquisition, while being a smart city can enhance its economic impact.
Article
Environmental Studies
Rafael Navarro, Javier Martinez-Martinez, Jorge Fernandez Suarez, Enrique Alvarez-Areces, Jose Manuel Baltuille
Summary: This study provides an overview of the building stones and historical source quarries associated with UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Spain. It reveals uneven knowledge of the building stones and quarries, and emphasizes the importance of administrative protection, awareness, and promotion for the conservation of historical quarries within UNESCO WHS.
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Ben Marwick, Prema Smith
Summary: UNESCO World Heritage sites are places of outstanding significance and have a profound impact on how the public interacts with the past. Wikipedia provides a unique dataset for understanding public perceptions of cultural heritage controversies. Research shows that Wikipedia offers a distinctive context for exploring how people experience and relate to the past.
BIG DATA & SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
William Frodella, Mikheil Elashvili, Daniele Spizzichino, Giovanni Gigli, Akaki Nadaraia, Giorgi Kirkitadze, Luka Adikashvili, Claudio Margottini, Nikoloz Antidze, Nicola Casagli
Summary: Protecting and conserving rock-carved cultural heritage sites is crucial, and utilizing advanced detection techniques can quickly identify issues that, when combined with traditional methods, provide essential data to implement sustainable protection methods for specific sites, benefiting fragile cultural heritage sites.
Article
Polymer Science
Laura Ricciotti, Alessio Occhicone, Stefania Manzi, Andrea Saccani, Claudio Ferone, Oreste Tarallo, Giuseppina Roviello
Summary: The recent introduction of Next Generation EU packages and the Italian Ecological Transition Plan has stimulated research on environmentally friendly materials in the art and design industry. A sustainable adhesive material, composed of a geopolymer-based composite with polyvinyl acetate, has been developed and characterized. The material exhibits improved properties compared to traditional materials, making it suitable for restoration, monuments, and architectural interventions.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Adriana Marra, Salvatore Gerbino, Alessandro Greco, Giovanni Fabbrocino
Summary: Protecting artistic and cultural heritage presents a major challenge due to unique characteristics and exposure to natural hazards. Utilizing a combination of traditional methods and novel digital technologies is key to assessing and safeguarding these assets effectively.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Stefano Morelli, Roberta Boni, Mauro De Donatis, Lucia Marino, Giulio Fabrizio Pappafico, Mirko Francioni
Summary: This research presents an integrated and low-cost approach to studying potential landslide phenomena in two medieval towns in Italy. Field surveys and mapping, along with the use of innovative digital mapping tools and unmanned aerial vehicle-based photogrammetry, were conducted to gather and analyze data. Through GIS analysis and advanced differential synthetic aperture radar interferometry (A-DInSAR) interpretation, the researchers were able to understand the structural features driving slopes' instabilities and verify the stability of buildings in proximity to cliffs.
Article
Archaeology
Justin J. L. Kimball, Ruben With, Christian Lochsen Rodsrud
Summary: Micro-CT (μCT) has been increasingly used in the cultural heritage sector to understand past cultures and their materials. In the case of the Gjellestad ship from the Viking Age, μCT was used to document and conserve the deteriorated organic and metallic materials. A georeferencing system was developed to retain important stratigraphic and position information, allowing for spatial positioning using 3D GIS. The use of μCT has shown positive impact on the documentation, conservation, and reconstruction of cultural heritage.
JOURNAL OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
(2024)
Review
Archaeology
S. Sylaiou, P. Dafiotis, D. Koukopoulos, K. Koukoulis, R. Vital, A. Antoniou, Chr. Fidas
Summary: This manuscript discusses the growing importance of Extended Reality (XR) in art exhibitions. It explores the technologies used, design issues, evaluation metrics, and aims of XR exhibitions. The research focuses on the current types of technologies used, primary design considerations, and methods to enhance user experience. The paper also examines evaluation criteria and the use of virtual humans for increased engagement. Additionally, it thoroughly discusses parameters affecting user experience and offers suggestions for optimizing design and future directions.
JOURNAL OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
(2024)
Article
Archaeology
Carlo Battini, Umberto Ferretti, Giorgia De Angelis, Roberto Pierdicca, Marina Paolanti, Ramona Quattrini
Summary: This research presents a method for recognizing historical building elements using a deep learning system. By leveraging synthetic point clouds to generate 3D models, the proposed approach achieves high accuracy in the experiments conducted on a newly synthetic dataset.
JOURNAL OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
(2024)
Article
Archaeology
Jingwen Zhang, Tianlin Ren
Summary: In the era of digital information, metadata and ontology technology have promoted the management and utilization of museum collections. This study focused on ancient Chinese ceramics and proposed solutions for the shortcomings in their information management through metadata analysis and ontology construction. The structure of the ontology was visualized to provide a clearer understanding of ancient Chinese ceramics.
JOURNAL OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
(2024)
