Systematic assessment methods for digital cultural

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Evidence profile

Sourced from the future-work section and stated research gap and inline gaps of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 2024 and 2026, spanning 4 journals. Those papers have been cited 109 times in total.

Supporting evidence — 4 representative gaps

• A sustainability framework and application pathway for AI-assisted restoration and iterative interaction of MR digital heritage based on stakeholders (2026) · Scientific Reports · doi

  Future research should address the sub-fields identified in the discussion section - Future research should further investigate the practical effectiveness of digitally intelligent technologies in heritage interpretation and public engagement - Future research should explore pilot implementation applications at the Mogao Caves and cross-cultural scenario validation across other comparable grotto heritage sites

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5
  Keywords: future research address sub-fields identified discussion section further
• The Evolution of Digital Cultural Heritage Research: Identifying Key Trends, Hotspots, and Challenges through Bibliometric Analysis (2024) · Sustainability · cited 109× · doi

  Systematic assessment methods for digital cultural heritage research remain lacking. There is a need to strike a balance between technological development and heritage preservation. The paper identifies a gap in the emphasis on regions rich in cultural heritage and the promotion of transnational and interdisciplinary research.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: systematic assessment methods digital cultural heritage research remain
• ANIMATING TURKISH MOTIFS WITH CONTEMPORARY TECHNOLOGY:THE CASE OF THE “PAZYRYK CARPET” (2026) · Çukurova Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi · doi

  Future research can explore the application of digital technologies to other examples of cultural heritage. The study suggests that further research is needed to fully realize the potential of digital transformation of cultural heritage. Future research can investigate the use of new digital techniques, sound effects, and animations for cultural heritage.

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 4/5
  Keywords: future research explore application digital technologies other examples
• Interactive Experience Design Strategies for Digital Heritage Engagement: A Case Study of Stone Carvings in Southern Dynasties Mausoleums (2026) · Journal of Social Interactions and Humanities · doi

  In addition, future studies should examine the applicability of the framework across different types of cultural heritage and digital platforms to assess its scalability, adaptability, and long-term potential for enhancing digital heritage dissemination and public participation. The main manifestations are insufficient contextual information, lack of symbol interpretation, fragmented narrative, weak interaction mechanisms, and insufficient cross-platform linkage.

  generalinline gapsevidence 3/5
  Keywords: heritage digital insufficient addition future examine applicability framework across different types cultural platforms assess scalability

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