Review of the National Center for Digitization

Publisher: Faculty of Mathematics, University of Belgrade

ISSN: 1820-0109

Issue: 36

Year: 2020

NCD Review

A SCENARIO FOR APPLICATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES IN REPRESENTATION OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARKS

Radomir S. Stanković and Dušan Tatić

Keywords: Information technologies, projection systems, elecronic guides.

Abstract
The chief purpose of application of information technologies in representation of archaeological parks is a well-studied subject and the corresponding conclusions are clearly formulated. It is however much less done in their concrete applications. In this paper, we propose a possible scenario for application of information technologies in representation of archaeological parks. This scenario is primarily based on a purposely designed electronic guide and specific projection systems realized by the ARhiMedia group of the Mathematical Institute in Belgrade that is working at the Faculty of Electronic Engineering in Niš. In the design of such projection systems a special attention has been paid to achieving a reduced production price which makes them affordable by archeological parks in Serbia.
In the proposed scenario, the data of interests for a visitor are presented in multimedia form including text, photos, drawings, audio and video records and computer generated 3D objects, which is of a particular interest for reconstruction purposes. A purposely designed electronic guide enables the visitor to be independent on the guided tour and allows him to explore the site individually. In this way, the visitor takes an active role in creating the exhibition contents depending his personal interests, previous knowledge, and available time.

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IMPORTANCE OF CULTURAL HERITAGE DIGITIZATION IN THE ERA OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Marko Stojićević

Keywords: digitization, COVID-19, pandemic, cultural heritage

Abstract
Digitization of cultural heritage is a process of converting the physical form of an object into a digital one. This allows wider accessibility to the object, hence there is no physical constraint for access. In the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, when physical contact is difficult to maintain, the importance of digitization is noticeable. This paper presents some of the publicly available digitized cultural heritage and analyzing the value of its importance in the time of the pandemic.

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DIGITIZATION OF FOLK AND PUBLIC ARCHITECTURE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CRNA TRAVA

Zoran Cvetković

Keywords: abandoned villages, folk architecture, digitization, cultural heritage.

Abstract
The general trend of rural-urban migration of population and the resulting socio-economic consequences have influenced that many villages in Serbia remained with a small number, mostly elderly inhabitants. One of the most endangered municipalities, regarding population and negative growth of inhabitants, is the municipality of Crna Trava. This paper presents the results of the project "Forgotten Serbia - the last years of villages in the municipality of Crna Trava". The aim of the project was to explore, take and permanently archive images of private and public buildings, rural surroundings, etc. of villages of the municipality of Crna Trava. The second part of the project was to categorize and descript the digitalized objects, publish webpages about the villages and measure responses and reactions of web users.

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RESTORATION OF THE SITE OF OLD MAPS, ENGRAVINGS AND PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE CITY MUSEUM OF BELGRADE

Risto Keković

Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to present the methods and tools used to adapt the outdated website of Old Maps, Engravings, and Photographs from the City Museum of Belgrade, built in the mid-1990s, to the modern web technologies. The Mathematical Institute of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts initiated this projectin 2019 and the upgrade was finished in March 2020. The adapted website is publicly available to visitors on the sub-domain of the Mathematical Institute.

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ISLANDORA
MODULAR DIGITAL REPOSITORY OF LIBRARY “MILUTIN BOJIĆ”

Andrija Sagić

Abstract
Islandora, as a collection of Drupal modules, Fedora repository software and Solr software for indexing and search, gives a wide palette of possibility to create a digital repository. Modular digital repository of library “Milutin Bojić” is made on Islandora. This paper explains a process of building the repository and shows its background infrastructure, also it presents an introduction to Islandora with some detailed technical and methodological descriptions for further exploration.

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DIGITISATION OF COMPLETE WORKS OF RADOJE DOMANOVIĆ (1873–1908) – FIRST EIGHT YEARS OF THE PROJECT

Vladimir Živanović

Abstract
This article presents a review of the first eight years (2013–2020) of the activities and effects of the “Radoje Domanović” Project – project dedicated to digitisation and promotion of the collected works of Radoje Domanović.

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PROFESSOR JOVAN LAZOVIĆ AND HIS DIGITIZED UNIVERSITY TEXTBOOK

Nadežda Pejović and Viktor Radović

Abstract
In this article, we present an analysis of digitized university textbook "Fundamentals of motion theory of artificial Earth satellites" written by professor Jovan Lazović. This textbook was the first one where the motion theory of artificial satellites was shown using clear mathematical and astronomical language. The whole textbook is written precisely and systematically. In order to understand this subject, the previous knowledge in advanced mathematics, astronomy and celestial mechanics are required. The digitized version of this book is publicly available in Virtual Library of the Faculty of Mathematics.

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