The Islamic Scientific Manuscripts Initiative (ISMI) (Arabic: مبادرة المخطوطات العلمية الإسلامية) is an online database created to facilitate research into the history of mathematics sciences in the Islamic world, covering the period up to about 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]
| 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]
References
edit- ^ a b "Islamic Scientific Manuscripts Initiative (ISMI) | MPIWG".
- ^ "ISMI | ISMI". ismi.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de.
- ^ A Shared Legacy: Islamic Science East and West : Homage to Professor J.M. Millàs Vallicrosa. Edicions Universitat Barcelona. 2008. ISBN 978-84-475-3285-8.
- ^ Knowledge and Education in Classical Islam: Religious Learning between Continuity and Change (2 vols). BRILL. 13 July 2020. ISBN 978-90-04-41321-4.