The motivation behind the book titled "Digital Cultural Heritage: Challenges, Solutions, and Future Directions," which is to be published by CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, is to provide an in-depth exploration of state-of-the-art initiatives, challenges, strategies, and issues involved in developing a digital heritage and cultural ecosystem within the broader context of the emerging digital culture. This book will be part of the Innovations in Multimedia, Virtual Reality, and Augmentation book series.

The book delves into the technical aspects of digitalization techniques, digital preservation strategies, and the utilization of advanced technologies such as virtual reality and augmented reality within the context of cultural heritage. By addressing these topics, the book will contribute to the understanding of the transformative role digital technologies play in the field of cultural heritage and serve as a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and enthusiasts interested in the intersection of technology and cultural preservation. The book will bring together expert perspectives and updates on four broad areas, namely:

(a) Smart Cities and Digital Heritage: Exploring the intersection of digital technologies, smart cities, and the preservation and presentation of cultural heritage.

(b) Heritage and Education: Examining the role of digital technologies in enhancing educational experiences related to cultural heritage, including digital tools for learning, interactive platforms, and virtual field trips.

(c) Culture and Society: Investigating the impact of digital culture on society, including topics such as digital inclusion, digital rights, social media, and community engagement in cultural heritage.

(d) Digital Documentation and Preservation: Addressing the technical aspects of digital documentation, preservation, and conservation practices, including digital archiving, metadata standards, digitization techniques, and long-term preservation strategies.

Submission Guidelines

Authors are invited to submit their full chapter by October  05, 2023. 

Note: There are no submission or acceptance fees for manuscripts submitted to this book publication. All manuscripts are accepted based on a double-blind peer-review editorial process.

Chapters

• An abstract has been provided for each chapter
• Each author has provided an ORCID ID (www.orcid.org) and a biography
• A reference style has been used consistently throughout all chapters and all cited references are included in a bibliography/reference list

Figures and Tables

• All figures have been supplied as separate files (tables can remain within the chapter files)
• Halftone (photo) figures are supplied at a minimum width of 1500 pixels
• Line drawings (charts/diagrams) are supplied as editable files in the software in which they were created (i.e. excel), or with a minimum width of 6000 pixels
• Each figure is clearly numbered and labeled consecutively
• Callouts are provided indicating where figures should be inserted
• Where captions are required, captions are supplied within the chapter files
• Confirm each table and figure is essential and necessary to the manuscript
• Confirm that Alt Text is included for each figure

Link for more guidelines for authors: https://tinyurl.com/4jee9xd7

Publication and Indexing

CRC Press, Florida, USA, is a premier global publisher of science, technology, and medical resources. CRC Press is a member of Taylor & Francis Group, an informa business. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit https://www.crcpress.com CRC Taylor & Francis takes pride in having publications indexed by major indices worldwide. So long as they meet the required criteria, all CRC publications are submitted for indexing to indices Thomson Reuters Book Citation Index and SCOPUS.

List of Topics

This book targets a mixed audience of researchers, academics, and investigators from different communities to share and exchange new ideas, approaches, theories, and practices revolving around Digital Cultural Heritage. Therefore, the suggested topics of interest for this book include, but are not limited to: 

• Understanding and Challenges in Preserving Digital Heritage and Culture
• Digitalization Techniques and Technologies for Heritage Preservation
• Digital Technologies Transforming Cultural Heritage
• Digital Documentation and Archiving of Cultural Artifacts
• Digital Heritage and Tourism
• Cultural Heritage Management in the Digital Era
• Digitalization of Artifacts and Collections
• Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality in Cultural Heritage
• Digital Preservation Strategies and Best Practices
• Case Studies of Successful Digital Heritage Projects
• Ethical and Legal Considerations in Digital Heritage
• Future Directions and Innovations in Digital Heritage

Editors

1. Dr. Vinay Kukreja, Professor, Chitkara University, Punjab
2. Dr. Amitoj Singh, Associate Professor, Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University, Patiala
3. Er. Deepinder Kaur, Senior Technical Lead, Colt Technologies, India
4. Dr. Jagpuneet Bajwa, Professor, Humber College, Canada

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to amitoj.pb@gmail.com