Key research themes
1. How are archival documents and digital records preserved and maintained as reliable sources for research?
This research theme investigates the evolution, preservation, and accessibility challenges associated with archival documents, particularly focusing on the transition from traditional paper-based archives to digital archival records. It addresses critical issues such as reliability, authenticity, long-term preservation, and user access, which are essential to maintaining the integrity and usability of archival materials as dependable sources for academic and professional research.
2. What are the methodological approaches and challenges in documenting and interpreting architectural heritage from archival sources and physical surveys?
This theme focuses on the methodologies used to document, represent, and interpret architectural heritage by integrating archival research with on-site recordings and analyses. It deals with how archival sources, including historical documentation and evolving digital records, complement physical surveys and technological tools to provide comprehensive insight into heritage buildings, enriching conservation and scholarly understanding.
3. How can the study of the writing and creative process contribute to the understanding and preservation of literary and cultural heritage?
This research area explores the relationship between an author's writing process and the broader cultural and communicative contexts that shape literary heritage. It investigates how archival materials such as drafts, interviews, and digital files reveal dialogic interactions and polyphony in literary creation, thereby deepening the interpretive framework for literary heritage preservation and scholarship.