The Intersection of Big Data Analytics and Digital Humanities: A Systematic Review of Definitions, Applications, and Challenges

Alfonso Renato Vargas-Murillo, Abel Fernando Sotelo-Calderon, J. L.G. Zegarra, Luis Roberto Zegarra-Ponce

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Abstract

This systematic literature review explores the intersection of big data analytics and digital humanities, focusing on definitions, applications, and challenges. By analyzing 37 relevant studies, the review found that big data in the humanities refers to the computational analysis of large volumes of digitized cultural data, while digital humanities integrates digital tools and methods into humanistic research. The literature reveals a wide range of applications, including text mining, network analysis, and machine learning, which enable new forms of inquiry and insight. However, challenges such as data complexity, methodological tensions, and skills gaps are also highlighted. The review concludes that big data methods have the potential to transform humanities research when used critically and in collaboration with humanistic expertise, requiring further research to develop robust methodologies and interdisciplinary collaborations.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInventive Communication and Computational Technologies - Proceedings of ICICCT 2024
EditorsG. Ranganathan, George A. Papakostas, Yong Shi
Pages749-757
Number of pages9
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024
Event8th International Conference on Inventive Communication and Computational Technologies, ICICCT 2024 - Coimbatore, India
Duration: 14 Jun 202415 Jun 2024

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Networks and Systems
Volume23 LNNS
ISSN (Print)2367-3370
ISSN (Electronic)2367-3389

Conference

Conference8th International Conference on Inventive Communication and Computational Technologies, ICICCT 2024
Country/TerritoryIndia
CityCoimbatore
Period14/06/2415/06/24

Keywords

  • Big data analytics
  • Computational methods
  • Data visualization
  • Digital humanities
  • Humanities computing
  • Text mining

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