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Methodological commons: arts and humanities e-Science fundamentals
Sheila Anderson1, Tobias Blanke, Stuart Dunn
1Centre for e-Research, King's College London, London WC2B 5RL, UK.
Summary
Exploring e-Science in arts and humanities, this study highlights the need for a common framework to describe digital research methods. This methodological commons supports infrastructure development for digital arts and humanities research.
Area of Science:
- Digital Humanities
- e-Science
- Arts and Humanities Research
Background:
- e-Science adoption in arts and humanities presents challenges in technology utilization and infrastructure needs.
- Recent UK and European initiatives have focused on experimentation and infrastructure development to address these challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review activities in the UK and Europe addressing the exploitation of e-Science in arts and humanities.
- To identify common requirements for digital arts and humanities research infrastructure.
- To describe the application of a 'methodological commons' framework to arts and humanities e-Science.
Main Methods:
- Review of UK (AHeSSC) and European (DARIAH) e-Science initiatives.
- Analysis of experimental approaches and infrastructure development.
- Examination of the formulation of a 'methodological commons' in digital humanities.
Main Results:
- Both AHeSSC and DARIAH initiatives indicate a need for a consistent framework for scholarly activity in digital research.
- A 'methodological commons' has been formulated in the digital humanities field.
- Early work by DARIAH and AHeSSC demonstrates the application of this approach to arts and humanities e-Science.
Conclusions:
- A unified framework describing scholarly methods is crucial for advancing digital arts and humanities research.
- The 'methodological commons' approach provides a foundation for developing effective e-infrastructures.
- Continued development and application of this framework will enhance the integration of e-Science in the arts and humanities.
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