...Rahaf Ahmad Hanaqtah; Shaher Moh'd Rababeh; Shatha Abu-Khafajah Purpose The paper explores the strategic opportunities in smart heritage fruition (SHF) by taking Umm Qais as a case study since its cultural heritage has yet to be explored through digitization. Design/methodology/approach Semi...

...Ramona Quattrini; Roberto Pierdicca; Chiara Mariotti; Lucrezia Gorgoglione; Bata Vasic; Carlos Smaniotto Costa Purpose This article discusses the role of the digital curator in cultural heritage, highlighting trends in training programs and best practices of museums in the digital age...

... stages: (1) data collection through the capture of photographs of cultural heritage buildings,(2) dataset organization for training, validation, and testing experiments, (3) selection of six traditional deep learning models from the literature, (4) design of experiments for simulation and real-world...

... with cultural heritage beyond physical limitations. Design/methodology/approach This research demonstrates the effectiveness of photogrammetric documentation and 3D technology for presenting heritage ruins. The study offers an innovative and accessible way to interact with historical artifacts...

... © Emerald Publishing Limited 2026 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Participation Mapping Cultural heritage Historic urban landscape Heritage management Landscape Shared heritage Modern heritage Intangible heritage Documentation Surveying and recording...

... them (Gunma Prefecture and ICOMOS Japan, 2025). This new paradigm aligns closely with global sustainability agendas and frameworks of UNESCO and ICOMOS, including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), notably SDG 11.4 on safeguarding cultural heritage and UNESCO's call...

...Zhiyu Zhang; Mahani Musa Musa Purpose This article interrogates contemporary paradigms of museums and regional historic environments through a cultural-heritage lens, using the Shenzhen Special Administrative Region (SAR) as its empirical focus. It demonstrates how museums can reconstitute...

...Dadang Hikmah Purnama Purpose This study critically maps the epistemological development of vernacular architecture and cultural heritage studies (2001–2025). It examines thematic trajectories, scientific collaboration, geographical imbalances, and epistemic inequalities while assessing...

... . The alignment between foundational heritage tourism guidance and the analytical structure of this study is summarised in Table 1 . Tourism Cultural heritage Heritage management Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) through the 2021 National Research Fund (NRF) TETF/ES/DR&D-CE...

...Katja Zajc Kejžar; Nina Ponikvar Purpose In line with the European Commission's efforts to measure the impact of cultural heritage for evidence-based policy, this study examines the macroeconomic effects of cultural heritage, comparing the multiplier and value chain approaches. Design...

.... Design/methodology/approach This paper presents research undertaken as part of the Alliance for Cultural Heritage Research in Europe (ARCHE) to inform a new Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda. We analysed foresight and future-oriented publications from a range of disciplines to consolidate...

... experiences for heritage sites by demonstrating its value and effectiveness in interpreting and presenting cultural heritage sites in Palestine. Walaa Abdellateef Ribhi Kord can be contacted at: walaakord@gmail.com 08 09 2024 14 05 2025 16 07 2025 © Emerald Publishing Limited 2025...

...Fabio Greco Purpose The intersection of digital innovation and cultural heritage preservation presents a unique and emerging field of study, particularly in the context of “phygital” startups —enterprises that blend physical and digital experiences. Fusing digital innovation with Italy’s rich...

...Raul Berto; Chiara Bedon; Stefano Bozza; Hesham E. Abdel Hafiez; Marco Fasan; Hany M. Hassan Purpose This paper focuses on the relevance of cost-benefit considerations in case of seismic retrofitting of cultural heritage. Particular attention is paid to historic monuments in Egypt...

...Yida An; Xin Yi Purpose The purpose is to explore the cognitive status and attitudes of the successor group towards Tuwang worship and its related traditional culture. By identifying the challenges faced in preserving this intangible cultural heritage, the research aims to propose effective...

... is an example that stands out, as it can be seen as particularly human-centred and nostalgia-driven. Sport Environment Heritage Climate change Cultural heritage Post-humanism Heritage management Anthropocene Sport heritage Sporting Methodologically, the article is based on an interview...

... Cultural heritage Many urban development schemes for historic cities revolve around the idea of introducing new developments to historic areas for economic purposes (Said et al., 2013). Even though the literature discusses the values of gazetting buildings under heritage protection...

...Natheer Abu-Obeid; Maha Maher Al Taki Purpose The aim of this study is to investigate the collective memory of urban cultural heritage sites for selected traditional markets in Down town Amman city – Jordan. The study also introduces the concepts urban artifacts and architectural archetypes...

...Richard Bigambo Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the local residents’ perception of the meaning and importance of conserving cultural heritage assets in Saadani village. Design/methodology/approach This study applied an exploratory research approach to assess the local residents...

...Nur Auni Ugong Purpose The purpose of this study is to provide the challenges and sustainability of Sarawak's cultural heritage and archaeotourism. Design/methodology/approach The research method practiced is a qualitative descriptive approach using primary, secondary and field research...