Saving us from the Digital Dark Age: the Austrian perspective
Overview
Paper Summary
Austrian archaeological practice is shaped by legislation and institutional actors. While physical finds preservation is well-established, digital data preservation is lagging, despite increasing digitization efforts and some dedicated repositories. This highlights the need for improved infrastructure and strategies for managing digital archaeological data in Austria.
Explain Like I'm Five
Scientists found that Austrian archaeologists are great at saving old treasures, but they're not so good at saving the computer pictures and info about those finds. It's like having a special toy but losing all the photos and drawings of it!
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Rating Explanation
This is a descriptive overview of archaeological practice and data management in Austria, providing valuable context and raising important issues. However, it lacks original research or novel findings, limiting its scientific impact. Therefore, a rating of 3 is appropriate.
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