Islamic Scientific Manuscripts Initiative

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]

Islamic Scientific Manuscripts Initiative
AbbreviationISMI
TypeDigital humanities project
PurposeResearch 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
WebsiteISMI

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

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  1. ^ a b "Islamic Scientific Manuscripts Initiative (ISMI) | MPIWG".
  2. ^ "ISMI | ISMI". ismi.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Knowledge and Education in Classical Islam: Religious Learning between Continuity and Change (2 vols). BRILL. 13 July 2020. ISBN 978-90-04-41321-4.