Editorial

Editorial SCIRES-IT. Digital Frameworks, Immersive Technologies, and Ethical Horizons in Cultural Heritage Research


Abstract


The publication of issue No. 1 of Volume 16 (2026) of SCIRES-IT - SCIentific RESearch and Information Technology marks another significant step forward in the journal’s long-standing mission to foster an international, multidisciplinary dialogue on the digital transformation of cultural and environmental heritage. This issue gathers original works that explore cutting-edge digitalization, immersive and multimedia methodologies, and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) ecosystems specifically designed to support the documentation, conservation, and enhancement of our shared heritage. This context also offers an opportunity for a broader reflection on the ethical and methodological dynamics permeating today's global research system.

Keywords


Diamond Open Access, Cultural and Environmental Heritage, Immersive Technologies; Multimedia Methodologies; ICT Ecosystems, Global Research Ethics & Dynamics

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2423/i22394303v16n1pI

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