Research on the Collaborative Mechanism of Cultural Heritage Conservation from the Perspective of Citizen Science Based on the “Quadruple Helix + Culture” Model

Zhang Ziyi

doi:10.71411/jassp.2025.415

Authors

Zhang Ziyi zyzhang0102@zju.edu.cn Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.71411/jassp.2025.415

Keywords:

Cultural Heritage Conservation, Citizen Science, Resilient Cities, Quadruple Helix Model

Abstract

In the contemporary context of constructing “resilient cities,” cultural heritage, as a vital component of “cultural resilience,” bears an extremely important mission. However, the protection, dissemination, and utilization of cultural heritage have gradually transcended the traditional scope of cultural relics conservation. It no longer relies solely on professionals in cultural heritage protection but increasingly demands the participation of the general public. Citizen science, as an emerging research paradigm, offers new ideas and pathways to break through the constraints of traditional heritage conservation models. Yet, current research and applications of citizen science in the field of cultural heritage conservation remain insufficient both domestically and internationally. In light of this, this paper aims to systematically review and analyze the application cases of citizen science in the United States, with the expectation of providing theoretical and practical support for the innovative development of cultural heritage conservation. Furthermore, based on this analysis, this paper proposes the theoretical model and application pathways of “Citizen Science + Quadruple Helix + Culture” in cultural heritage conservation, with the goal of offering new theoretical support and practical guidance for research and practice in related fields and promoting the development of cultural heritage conservation in a more scientific, democratic, and sustainable direction.

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