Muzeologia a Kulturne Dedicstvo-Museology and Cultural Heritage
Scope & Guideline
Elevating research in museology and conservation.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Cultural Heritage Preservation:
The journal emphasizes the importance of preserving cultural heritage, including tangible and intangible aspects, through various methodologies and practices, highlighting the role of museums in safeguarding historical artifacts and narratives. - Museological Practices and Innovations:
A core focus is the exploration of new museological practices, including the adaptation of museum functions to contemporary societal needs, such as education, social change, and community engagement. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
The journal promotes interdisciplinary research that integrates history, art, sociology, and technology in the study of cultural heritage, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of its significance. - Regional and Global Perspectives:
It provides a platform for discussing both regional cultural heritage issues, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe, and global themes, allowing for comparative studies and broader insights. - Public Engagement and Education:
The journal also addresses the role of museums as educational institutions and their impact on public engagement, identity formation, and cultural memory.
Trending and Emerging
- Intangible Cultural Heritage:
Recent publications have increasingly focused on intangible cultural heritage, emphasizing the importance of social memory and practices that contribute to cultural identity, thus recognizing the need to protect not just physical artifacts but also living traditions. - Adaptive Reuse and Sustainability:
There is a growing trend towards discussing the adaptive reuse of cultural heritage sites and artifacts, particularly in the context of sustainability and ecological responsibility, showcasing how museums can play a role in environmental stewardship. - Museum as a Space for Social Change:
The concept of museums as agents of social change has gained momentum, with studies examining how museums can address social issues, foster inclusion, and engage diverse communities in meaningful ways. - Impact of Technology on Museology:
Emerging themes include the role of technology in enhancing museum experiences, such as digital archiving, virtual exhibitions, and interactive displays, reflecting a shift towards integrating modern technology in museum practices. - War and Memory in Museums:
A notable increase in discussions surrounding the impact of war and conflict on cultural heritage has emerged, with a focus on how museums navigate narratives of trauma and memory, particularly in post-conflict societies.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Artifacts Display:
There has been a noticeable decrease in the emphasis on traditional methods of displaying artifacts in museums, as the focus shifts towards more interactive and engaging exhibition techniques that encourage visitor participation. - Historical Preservation Techniques:
The journal has gradually moved away from discussing conventional preservation techniques in favor of innovative approaches that align with contemporary challenges and technologies, indicating a shift towards adaptive reuse and dynamic preservation strategies. - Focus on Localized Studies:
Research focusing solely on localized cultural heritage issues has waned, as the journal increasingly seeks to address broader, global themes and comparative studies that connect local heritage to international contexts. - Static Museum Models:
The discussion around static museum models, where museums serve primarily as passive display spaces, has diminished, reflecting a growing interest in museums as active agents of social change and community involvement. - Historical Narratives without Contemporary Context:
There is a decline in papers that focus solely on historical narratives without integrating contemporary social issues, indicating a shift towards more relevant and timely discussions that resonate with current societal challenges.
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