VIRTUAL VISIONS FOR TANGIBLE TREASURES: A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF EXTENDED REALITY'S ROLE IN URBAN HERITAGE SAFEGUARDING
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https://doi.org/10.21837/pm.v24i41.1999Keywords:
Extended reality, Virtual reality, Augmented reality, Heritage preservation, Urban conservation, Bibliometric analysis, Cultural heritage, Digital technologiesAbstract
This paper presents a bibliometric analysis of published research on Extended Reality (XR), encompassing Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Mixed Reality, in the field of urban heritage preservation. The study maps research trends, key contributors, geographical distribution, thematic clusters, and collaboration patterns within this emerging interdisciplinary domain. The findings indicate substantial growth in XR related heritage studies between 2020 and 2024, reflecting increasing scholarly attention to immersive technologies in conservation, interpretation, and public engagement. The analysis further shows that research output is dominated by a limited number of countries and authors, while Malaysia remains an emerging contributor. Thematic clustering reveals that current scholarship extends beyond technological experimentation to include educational applications, human centered design, and heritage interpretation. These findings suggest strong potential for XR to support urban heritage safeguarding in Malaysia through context sensitive innovation, strategic collaboration, and improved institutional support. The study contributes a structured overview of the field and offers practical insights for policymakers, researchers, and heritage practitioners seeking to strengthen digitally enabled preservation strategies.
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