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Risk Analysis and Preservation Strategies of Architectural Heritage submission deadline 18 Apr 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5362 | Submission Open
Keywords: risk analysis; conservation; remote sensing; geographic information systems (GIS); building information modeling (BIM); architectural heritage; restoration solution
Historic Landscapes, Seascapes and Maritime Heritage submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8865 | Submission Open
The Conservation of Glass in Heritage Science
edited by Inês Coutinho, Duygu Çamurcuoğlu and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2258 | Submission Open
Keywords: glass conservation; innovative techniques; glass deterioration; analytical research; preventive approaches; sustainability; training
Dyes in History and Archaeology 43
edited by , , Debbie Bamford, Maarten R. van Bommel, Paula Nabais, and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1339 | Submission Open
Keywords: dyes; colourants; organic pigments; mordants; archives; crafts; industry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Museum and Heritage)
Smart Heritage: The Role of Heritage in the Cities of the Future
edited by Efstratios Stylianidis and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2025 | Viewed by 1013 | Submission Open
Keywords: metaverse; artificial intelligence; Internet of Things (IoT); extended reality (XR); tools and platforms for smart heritage; sustainable development and smart heritage; smart cities’ tourism and digital heritage; smart heritage and digital data reuse; smart cities; digital heritage; and ethics
Non-Invasive Methods for Analysis and Diagnostic in the Field of Cultural Heritage
edited by and Giuseppe Politi
submission deadline 1 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1478 | Submission Open
Keywords: non-invasive methodology; ion beam analysis; X-ray fluorescence; multispectral and hyperspectral imaging; Raman spectroscopy; FTIR spectroscopy; neutron and X-ray radiography and tomography; X-ray diffraction
Deterioration and Conservation of Ancient Writing Supports submission deadline 9 May 2025 | Viewed by 891 | Submission Open
Keywords: ancient writing supports; deterioration processes; preservation and restoration practices; papyri; ancient paper; parchment
Recent Progress in Cultural Heritage Diagnostics submission deadline 23 May 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4978 | Submission Open
Keywords: non-invasive analytical methods; machine learning; big data analysis; Artifical Inteligence; diagnosis of cultural heritage materials; degradation; preservation state of the artifact
Sustainable and Comprehensive Energy Renovation of Heritage Buildings submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 9429 | Submission Open
Keywords: historic buildings; sustainable building renovation; life-cycle analysis; life-cycle costing; balancing energy efficiency and renewables; sustainable policies and tools; energy requirements; indoor climate
AI Innovation in Cultural Heritage Preservation: Bridging Technology, Image, and Tradition
edited by , , Ana Carla Amaro and
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 1858 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; deep learning; neural network; generative AI; cultural heritage; material heritage; intangible heritage; image; synthetic memory
The Past Has Ears: Archaeoacoustics and Acoustic Heritage
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1721 | Submission Open
Keywords: archaeoacoustics; intangible heritage; acoustic digital twins; soundscape; virtual reconstructions; musical heritage; acoustic heritage; experimental archaeology
Molecular Spectroscopy in Art and Archaeology submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1521 | Submission Open
Keywords: cultural heritage; vibrational spectroscopy; UV-visible absorption; molecular fluorescence; mass spectrometry; nuclear magnetic resonance
Technological Innovations in the Diagnosis and Rehabilitation of the Building Heritage
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1406 | Submission Open
Keywords: chemical and engineering materials and technologies; environmental monitoring of monuments; virtual reality; digital heritage technologies; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Architectural Heritage)
Digital Bioarchaeology
edited by Alessandra Mazzucchi, and Marta Licata
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 151 | Submission Open
Keywords: osteology; archaeozoology; anthropology; grave; tomb; virtual reality; augmented reality; mixed reality; simulated reality; computer vision
X-ray Physics and Digital Imaging for the Study, Preservation and Protection of Cultural Properties
edited by and Roberto Cesareo
submission deadline 15 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5193 | Submission Open
Keywords: X-ray physics; XRF; XRD; digital radiography; CT tomography; synchrotron light sources and non-conventional X-ray sources; X-ray application in archaeometry and archaeological science
Progress in Heritage Education: Evolving Techniques and Methods
edited by , Alex Ibañez-Etxeberria and Pablo De Castro Martín
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5605 | Submission Open
Keywords: heritage education; higher education; heritage sustainability; heritage communities; quantitative methodologies
Heritage Materials and Historic Buildings: Preservation and Environment
edited by Alexandra Rodrigues, Carla Machado, Fernanda Carvalho and Amanda Corrêa Pinto
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2231 | Submission Open
Keywords: buildings preservation; built heritage materials; outdoor environment; heritage care indoors; heritage and environment; sustainable conservation; restoration materials and techniques
(This special issue belongs to the Section Architectural Heritage)
Analytical Chemistry for Archaeology and Cultural Heritage
edited by and Davide Tanasi
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2195 | Submission Open
Keywords: analytical chemistry techniques; archaeological material analysis; cultural heritage conservation; non-destructive testing methods; artifact provenance and authenticity; chemical characterization of archaeological objects; imaging and spectroscopy in archaeology; mass spectrometry in archaeology; degradation processes in cultural artifacts; interdisciplinary approaches
HBIM and Information Systems for Cultural Heritage Memory and Preservation
edited by , Virna Maria Nannei and Angelo Massafra
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2040 | Submission Open
Keywords: HBIM; architectural heritage information systems; preventive conservation; CH monitoring; predictive heritage management; digital twins; heritage science; 3D data and semantics; scan-to-BIM; knowledge base systems
Futurescape of Heritage Preservation: Integrating AI, Digital Twins, and Multi-Scale Technologies for Cultural Sustainability
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 1451 | Submission Open
Keywords: preventive preservation; cultural heritage digital twins; artificial intelligence in heritage conservation; multi-scale digitization; multi-modal data integration; non-destructive measurement techniques; sensor technologies for heritage sites; AI-driven decision support systems; climate change mitigation for cultural heritage; remote heritage asset management
New Contributions to Geoheritage and Historical Landscape Research and Conservation submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 892 | Submission Open
Keywords: geoheritage; geoarchaeology; geosite conservation; geodiversity; geoscience
Exploring Underground Built Heritage submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 495 | Submission Open
Keywords: values of an UBH asset in terms of aesthetic; historical; scientific; cultural; social; economic; spiritual importance; etc.; methodologies for conservation and rehabilitation of the UBH; approaches; methods; and techniques for valuing UBH; exploring hidden; unknown UBH; experiences in making UBH accessible; including risk issues; community-based approaches and community engagement in UBH valorisation UBH as an asset for local; cultural; social; environmental; and economic development; tangible and intangible aspects and their contribution to a sense of place and identity building; quantifying and/or qualifying the multiple benefits provided by UBH assets; raising awareness for UBH assets
Remote Sensing for Monitoring and Impact Assessment of Climate Change and Natural Hazards on Geological and Cultural Heritage
edited by , and Maria Virelli
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 420 | Submission Open
Keywords: remote sensing; cultural heritage; landscapes management; vulnerability assessment; climate change; historic centers; geological hazard; archeological site; sea level rise; extreme events
New Advances in Biomolecular Approaches to Archaeological Heritage
edited by Antonella Pedergnana and Dries Cnuts
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 280 | Submission Open
Keywords: organic residue analysis (ORA); ancient biomolecules; chemical analysis; ancient lifeways; archaeological and historical heritage
Applications of Raman Spectroscopy and X-Ray in Archaeological Research
edited by and Giovanna Fioretti
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 221 | Submission Open
Keywords: Raman spectroscopy; X-ray techniques; archaeology; cultural heritage; XRF; XRD; non-destructive analysis
Innovative Materials and Tools for the Cleaning of Cultural Heritage submission deadline 30 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 287 | Submission Open
Keywords: green materials; sustainability; cleaning effectiveness; cleaning monitoring; non-contact cleaning; laser; gels; emulsions
Conservation and Restoration of Metal Artifacts submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 12114 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal artifacts; green materials and technologies; noninvasive portable analytical techniques; museum environment; in situ conservation; material characterization
Multisensory Museums: Richer Experiences, Inclusivity and Accessibility to Cultural Heritage
edited by and Anna Maria Marras
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10792 | Submission Open
Keywords: cultural heritage; museums; multisensory experience; mixed reality; hybrid reality; accessibility; learning process; cultural transmission; storytelling; interaction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Museum and Heritage)
It's All a Matter of Time: Exploring the Past, Present and Future of Artworks through Dating, Authentication, Material Characterization, Monitoring and Restoration submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4437 | Submission Open
Keywords: dating; authentication; conservation; degradation; archaeometry; material characterization
Challenges and Advancements in the Cleaning, Conservation and Restoration of Archaeological Small Finds submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4006 | Submission Open
Keywords: cultural Heritage preservation; cleaning; consolidation; protection; advanced materials; small finds conservation
New Approaches for Geoheritage Management and Geo-Conservation submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2409 | Submission Open
Keywords: geoheritage; geo-conservation; geodiversity; GIS; remote sensing; geosites
The Archaeology of Climate Change
edited by Sharon Steadman and John Frederick Haldon
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 761 | Submission Open
Keywords: archaeology; climate change; methodology; ecology; adaptation
HBIM and Digital Technologies-Based Conservation Practices in Cultural Heritage Sites
edited by Adriana Marra, , Ilaria Trizio and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 267 | Submission Open
Keywords: cultural heritage; digital tools for survey and modelling; BIM and HBIM; digital information system; digital twin; AR and VR; maintenance design and operation; best practices for preserving heritage; digital management
Adaptive Reuse of Heritage Buildings—2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 221 | Submission Open
Keywords: heritage buildings; adaptive reuse; sustainable development; climate change; environmental design
(This special issue belongs to the Section Architectural Heritage)
AI and the Future of Cultural Heritage
edited by , Marco Raoul Marini and Augusto Palombini
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 15656 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; cultural heritage; ethics; environmental sustainability; human-centered approaches
Exploring Novel Approaches to Preserve and Monitor the Cultural Heritage Materials submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6455 | Submission Open
Keywords: biodeterioration; conservation science; deterioration pattern; monitoring; non-invasive techniques; sustainability; multidisciplinarity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Materials and Heritage)
Advanced Data Environment in Current Cultural Heritage 3D Digitization Practices submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5520 | Submission Open
Keywords: cultural heritage; data management; digital heritage; 3D scanning for CH data management; photogrammetry for CH data management; CH 3D-based information systems; web-based information systems; semantics
Unveiling the Past: Multidisciplinary Investigations in Archaeology
edited by
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4859 | Submission Open
Keywords: archaeoseismology; geophysics applied to archaeology; geoarchaeology; historical earthquake damage; site effects; seismic vulnerability; earthquake resilience; cultural heritage conservation
Heritage as a Design Resource for Virtual Reality
edited by Kasper Rodil and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2324 | Submission Open
Keywords: virtual reality; cultural heritage; diversity; system designs
Computational Methodologies Supporting the Preservation, Access and Re-use of Sound and Musical Cultural Heritage
edited by Niccolò Pretto and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 957 | Submission Open
Keywords: sound documents preservation; artificial intelligence; intangible cultural heritage; music and speech collections; human– computer interaction; sound and music computing; internet of musical things; music information retrieval
Geological Hazards and Heritage Safeguard
edited by Károly Németh
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 430 | Submission Open
Keywords: geohazard; natural hazard; risk; geoheritage; geopark; geosite; geodiversity; cultural heritage; indigenous; protection
Dynamic Monitoring of Monumental Buildings and Artistic Goods
edited by Stefania Viti and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 247 | Submission Open
Keywords: dynamic monitoring; art collections; art museums; historical monumental buildings; dynamic response of art staging; seismic assessment of art goods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Architectural Heritage)
Exploration and Preservation of Historical Shipwrecks and Maritime Heritage
edited by Michael L. Brennan
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 239 | Submission Open
Keywords: historical shipwrecks; maritime heritage; deep-water shipwrecks; ocean exploration; ocean heritage
(This special issue belongs to the Section Underwater Heritage)
Virtual Reconstruction and Digital Restoration in Cultural Heritage: Methods, Documentation, and Scientific Validation
edited by , Simone Berto and Eleonora Scopinaro
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 196 | Submission Open
Keywords: reconstruction; digital restoration; cultural heritage; scientific documentation; multi-temporal modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Digital Heritage)
Preservation of Cultural Heritage: The Nexus of Diagnosis-Prevention-Sustainability
edited by , , Michael Turner and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open
Keywords: diagnostic study and decay diagnosis; preventive conservation; sustainable development; remote sensing; non-destructive testing; 3D modeling; GIS; conservation strategies; eco-friendly materials; energy-efficient materials
New Perspectives for the Sustainable Conservation of Cultural Heritage
edited by Anne Solenn Le Hô and Ann Bourgès
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4571 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainability; conservation; restoration; environment; cultural heritage; materials; practices; resources
Insights into Modern Textile Production: Natural Colourants, Historical Textiles, Analytical Characterization and Technological Source Research
edited by Paula Nabais and Rita Salvado
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4353 | Submission Open
Keywords: textiles; manufactures; natural colorants; analytical characterization; written sources
Heritage and Sustainability: Keys to the Management and Valorization of Natural Resources submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 1008 | Submission Open
Keywords: cultural heritage; sustainability; natural resources; sustainable tourism; traditional agriculture; forest management; renewable energies; heritage conservation; community development; ecotourism
Palaeopathological Analysis Applied to Forensic and Archaeological Studies submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 782 | Submission Open
Keywords: human palaeopathology; animal palaeopathology; diseases origin; zoonosis; pathologies and culture
Archaeology and Environmental Anthropology
edited by and Yannis Bassiakos
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 750 | Submission Open
Keywords: geoarchaeology; palaeoenvironment; geochronology; archaeometric techniques; landscape archaeology; human– cave dynamics; past climatic changes– implications for ancient societies; human– environment interactions
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