Islamic Scientific Manuscripts Initiative
Catalogs Islamic scientific manuscripts
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The Islamic Scientific Manuscripts Initiative (ISMI) (Arabic: مبادرة المخطوطات العلمية الإسلامية) is an online database that supports research on mathematics history in the Islamic world to 1350 CE.[1] The initiative aims to provide accessible information on all Islamic manuscripts in the exact sciences, including astronomy, mathematics, theories, mathematical geography, music, mechanics, and related subjects.[2][3][4]
AbbreviationISMI
TypeDigital humanities project
PurposeResearch in the history of the mathematical sciences in the Islamic world
Region served
Worldwide| Abbreviation | ISMI |
|---|---|
| Type | Digital humanities project |
| Purpose | Research in the history of the mathematical sciences in the Islamic world |
Region served | Worldwide |
Official language | Arabic, Persian, Turkish, and other languages |
Parent organization | Max Planck Institute for the History of Science |
| Website | ISMI |
It is an initiative of the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science (MPIWG), which is dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge and research.[1]
