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From Digital Humanities to Cultural Informatics and beyond

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Published: Dec 4, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/gbruno.43613
Keywords:
Digital Humanities Cultural Informatics Interdisciplinarity
Angeliki Antoniou
University of West Attica
Abstract

The paper discusses the field of Digital Humanities, its transition to Cultural Informatics and its dynamic evolution, incorporating different scientific disciplines and arts. Specific examples from the literature are presented, showcasing different aspects of Cultural Informatics. The future of the field is also discussed, and important considerations are raised, like the need for ethics.

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Angeliki Antoniou, University of West Attica

Angeliki Antoniou is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Archival, Library & Information Studies at the University of West Attica specializing in “Adaptive Educational Technologies in Cultural Information”.

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