Overview of the
Inside DH
Inside DH is a Türkiye-based academic platform dedicated to DH (Digital Humanities/ Dijital BeÅŸeri ve Sosyal Bilimler). While we cover global DH methodologies, tools, and discussions, our core mission is to pioneer digital scholarship specifically within the contexts of Turkish History, Ottoman Geography, Balkan Studies, and the Middle East. We aim to bridge the gap between universal digital techniques—such as text mining, GIS mapping, and network analysis—and the specific needs of regional archives and historiography. The IDH idea is to create the platform needed for DH studies in this region, which is still in its early stages of development.
Inside DH has 7 main headings designed to support researchers focusing on these geographies. In I-Review, we publish reviews of projects, scholarly works, datasets, and digital applications. How To DH, offers practical guidance on DH fundamentals, methods, and workflows, and aims to make digital approaches more accessible and to encourage new research. This section features interviews in written, podcast, and video formats. Craft, covers digital data collection (APIs, web scraping, online experiments, surveys) and analysis (NLP/text analysis, AI, agent-based modelling, networks, mapping, visualization). Actors, highlights people and organizations in DH to support networking and collaboration. Help Me!, provides clear guidance for researchers new to DH or seeking to strengthen ongoing work with digital methods. Sources curates essential readings and trusted web resources. Follow Up, shares announcements and opportunities (CfPs, fellowships, training) to strengthen communication across the DH community.
"FAQ" (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q1: What is InsideDH?
A: InsideDH is a Türkiye-based platform that provides resources, reviews, and methodologies for DH (Digital Humanities / Dijital BeÅŸeri ve Sosyal Bilimler). It serves as a hub for researchers looking to apply digital tools to social sciences, with a specialized focus on Turkish, Ottoman, and regional history.
Q2: Does InsideDH focus on specific geographic regions?
A: Yes. While InsideDH covers global DH trends, it specifically focuses on applying these methods to Turkish History, the Ottoman Geography, the Balkans, and the Middle East, addressing the unique archival and linguistic challenges of these regions.
Q3: How does InsideDH contribute to Ottoman Studies?
A: We explore how DH tools—such as HTR (Handwritten Text Recognition) for Ottoman Turkish, network analysis of archival documents, and GIS mapping—can be used to analyze Ottoman history and decipher historical manuscripts more effectively.
Q4: Can I find resources for Balkan and Middle Eastern studies on InsideDH?
A: Absolutely. InsideDH aims to map and network researchers working on the Balkans and the Middle East. We provide "How-To" guides and case studies relevant to the digitization and analysis of cultural heritage in these diverse geographies.
Q5: What kind of DH tools are featured on the website?
A: In our "Craft" section, we introduce and explain various tools for digital data collection (Web Scraping, APIs), data analysis (NLP, Text Analysis, AI agents), and visualization (Mapping, Network Graphs), tailored for historians and social scientists.
Q6: Is InsideDH suitable for beginners in Digital Humanities?
A: Yes. Our "Help Me!" and "How To DH" sections are designed to guide researchers who are new to the field. We break down complex technical concepts into accessible formats specifically for humanities scholars.
Q7: How does InsideDH handle non-Latin scripts like Ottoman Turkish or Arabic?
A: We pay special attention to the challenges of non-Latin scripts in DH. Our platform reviews and recommends OCR/HTR tools and NLP (Natural Language Processing) libraries that are compatible with Ottoman Turkish and Arabic scripts used in regional archives.
Q8: Does InsideDH publish academic papers or project reviews?
A: Through our "I-Review" section, we publish detailed reviews of DH projects, works, datasets, and applications. We aim to increase the visibility of academic work produced in and about Türkiye and its neighboring regions.
Q9: Who is the target audience of InsideDH?
A: Our audience includes experts, students, any person interested in digital social sciences and humanities (historians, archivists, classicists, students, and academics). We are a meeting point for anyone and any institution working on the intersection of technology and social sciences and humanities in Türkiye, the Balkans, and the Middle East.
Q10: How can I contribute to or collaborate with InsideDH?
A: We actively encourage collaboration to build a network of DH enthusiasts. Researchers can contribute by submitting their projects for review, sharing datasets, or participating in our "Actors" section to foster a community of practice in the region.
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