This paper surveys current notions of social and cultural presence as they may help the evaluation of cultural heritage projects. We argue that cultural heritage requires specialized evaluation, as key issues both connect and separate the aims of presence researchers and cultural heritage experts. To support this argument, three case studies of virtual heritage evaluations are summarized, and r...

Abstract At least since the practical complexity of media landscapes is growing, theoretical communication has to be widened (horizon and frame) deepened (focus) — especially when fulfilling mission quality science: generating on a level logical theory towards subject that not an object by itself but culturally programmed metaphor description: communication, culture, society etc. The or charact...

Human-Centred Design approaches in museums give rise to a new, digital cultural heritage design practice by refocusing from the (digital) technology on (digitally-enhanced) visitor ex...

As physicians encounter an increasingly diverse patient population, socioeconomic circumstances, religious values and cultural practices may present barriers to the delivery of quality care. Increasing cultural competence is often cited as a way to reduce healthcare disparities arising from value and cultural differences between patients and providers. Cultural competence entails not only a kno...