{"id":23938,"date":"2026-03-23T08:00:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T07:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ispc.cnr.it\/?p=23938"},"modified":"2026-03-04T10:50:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T09:50:54","slug":"special-issue-of-digital-applications-in-archaeology-and-cultural-heritage-on-immersive-interactive-and-metaverse-heritage-by-elsevier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ispc.cnr.it\/it_it\/2026\/03\/23\/special-issue-of-digital-applications-in-archaeology-and-cultural-heritage-on-immersive-interactive-and-metaverse-heritage-by-elsevier\/","title":{"rendered":"Special Issue of \u201cDigital Applications in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage\u201d on Immersive, Interactive and Metaverse Heritage by Elsevier"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Special Issue of \u201cDigital Applications in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage\u201d on Immersive, Interactive and Metaverse Heritage by Elsevier<\/h1>\n

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The online journal published by Elsevier Digital Applications in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage<\/a> is launching a new special issue entitled “Immersive, Interactive and Metaverse Heritage: XR Design, Engagement and Learning Outcomes” <\/strong><\/span>directed by Rebeka Vital (Shenkar \u2013 Design.Engineering.Arts), Stella Sylaiou (International Hellenic University), Alfonsina Pagano and Sofia Menconero (CNR ISPC).<\/p>\n

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Digital technologies have long played\u00a0a central role\u00a0in archaeology and cultural heritage, from documentation and visualization to analysis, interpretation, and dissemination. In recent years, however, the rapid maturation of Extended Reality (XR) technologies\u2014encompassing Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Mixed Reality (MR)\u2014together with the emergence of\u00a0immersive\u00a0virtual\u00a0environments, has introduced a qualitative shift in how heritage is designed, experienced, and learned. These technologies no longer function solely as representational tools, but\u00a0rather, they\u00a0increasingly\u00a0function\u00a0as interactive, experiential, and educational systems that\u00a0actively\u00a0shape interpretation, engagement, and\u00a0meaning-making.<\/p>\n<\/div>

This Special Issue aims to contribute to current debates by focusing on immersive and interactive heritage experiences as socio-technical and design-driven constructs, rather than purely technological artifacts. While existing literature has extensively addressed 3D visualization, virtual reconstructions, and digital documentation, there\u00a0remains\u00a0a need for a more integrated understanding of how XR design\u00a0decisions,\u00a0interaction paradigms, and experiential qualities influence user engagement, emotional responses, and learning outcomes in archaeological and cultural heritage contexts.<\/p>\n<\/div>

The proposed Special Issue is highly relevant to the readership of Digital Applications in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage, as it aligns with the journal\u2019s focus on innovative digital applications while expanding the conversation toward user-centered design, experiential evaluation, and educational impact. In particular, the issue responds to growing interest in:<\/p>\n