Research Article

Digital Presentations of Cultural Heritage: A Proposal for Mobile Application and Interface Design for Batman Hasankeyf Archaeological Site

Number: 88 January 29, 2026
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Digital Presentations of Cultural Heritage: A Proposal for Mobile Application and Interface Design for Batman Hasankeyf Archaeological Site

Abstract

In today's technology-driven world, digital transformation has become an indispensable process in many fields, including the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage. Digitalization has not only transformed various sectors but has also led to significant advancements in how cultural heritage is presented and preserved within social and cultural contexts. Digital platforms play a vital role in increasing the visibility of cultural heritage on both local and global scales, reaching wider audiences, and offering interactive experiences. This study examines the impacts of digital transformation on the promotion of cultural heritage and the exhibition techniques through qualitative research methods. Central to this research is a proposed mobile application and interface design specifically developed for the Hasankeyf Archaeological Site in Batman. The aim of the study is to emphasize the role of mobile applications in supporting the promotion of cultural heritage and to contribute to the academic literature in this field. The proposed application is designed with user-centered features and offers innovative approaches for the digital preservation and promotion of cultural heritage. These innovative approaches have the potential to provide sustainable solutions for the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage.

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Ethical Statement

Bu çalışmanın, özgün bir çalışma olduğunu; çalışmanın hazırlık, veri toplama, analiz ve bilgilerin sunumu olmak üzere tüm aşamalarından bilimsel etik ilke ve kurallarına uygun davrandığımı; bu çalışma kapsamında elde edilmeyen tüm veri ve bilgiler için kaynak gösterdiğimi ve bu kaynaklara kaynakçada yer verdiğimi; kullanılan verilerde herhangi bir değişiklik yapmadığımı, çalışmanın Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)' in tüm şartlarını ve koşullarını kabul ederek etik görev ve sorumluluklara riayet ettiğimi beyan ederim. Herhangi bir zamanda, çalışmayla ilgili yaptığım bu beyana aykırı bir durumun saptanması durumunda, ortaya çıkacak tüm ahlaki ve hukuki sonuçlara razı olduğumu bildiririm.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Fine Arts, Heritage, Archive and Museum Studies (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

January 29, 2026

Submission Date

May 2, 2025

Acceptance Date

January 27, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Number: 88

APA
Mazlum, H. (2026). Digital Presentations of Cultural Heritage: A Proposal for Mobile Application and Interface Design for Batman Hasankeyf Archaeological Site. Dumlupınar Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, 88, 148-167. https://doi.org/10.51290/dpusbe.1689191
AMA
1.Mazlum H. Digital Presentations of Cultural Heritage: A Proposal for Mobile Application and Interface Design for Batman Hasankeyf Archaeological Site. Dumlupınar Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi. 2026;(88):148-167. doi:10.51290/dpusbe.1689191
Chicago
Mazlum, Hakan. 2026. “Digital Presentations of Cultural Heritage: A Proposal for Mobile Application and Interface Design for Batman Hasankeyf Archaeological Site”. Dumlupınar Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, nos. 88: 148-67. https://doi.org/10.51290/dpusbe.1689191.
EndNote
Mazlum H (January 1, 2026) Digital Presentations of Cultural Heritage: A Proposal for Mobile Application and Interface Design for Batman Hasankeyf Archaeological Site. Dumlupınar Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi 88 148–167.
IEEE
[1]H. Mazlum, “Digital Presentations of Cultural Heritage: A Proposal for Mobile Application and Interface Design for Batman Hasankeyf Archaeological Site”, Dumlupınar Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, no. 88, pp. 148–167, Jan. 2026, doi: 10.51290/dpusbe.1689191.
ISNAD
Mazlum, Hakan. “Digital Presentations of Cultural Heritage: A Proposal for Mobile Application and Interface Design for Batman Hasankeyf Archaeological Site”. Dumlupınar Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi. 88 (January 1, 2026): 148-167. https://doi.org/10.51290/dpusbe.1689191.
JAMA
1.Mazlum H. Digital Presentations of Cultural Heritage: A Proposal for Mobile Application and Interface Design for Batman Hasankeyf Archaeological Site. Dumlupınar Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi. 2026;:148–167.
MLA
Mazlum, Hakan. “Digital Presentations of Cultural Heritage: A Proposal for Mobile Application and Interface Design for Batman Hasankeyf Archaeological Site”. Dumlupınar Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, no. 88, Jan. 2026, pp. 148-67, doi:10.51290/dpusbe.1689191.
Vancouver
1.Hakan Mazlum. Digital Presentations of Cultural Heritage: A Proposal for Mobile Application and Interface Design for Batman Hasankeyf Archaeological Site. Dumlupınar Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi. 2026 Jan. 1;(88):148-67. doi:10.51290/dpusbe.1689191