What the study found
The study found that artificial intelligence (AI) can support museum and archival work for wayang golek, a traditional Indonesian wooden puppet theatre. It can help with automated cataloguing, richer metadata, and digital storytelling. The abstract also says cultural authenticity and ethical data governance remain important challenges.
Why the authors say this matters
The authors conclude that AI may help museum professionals improve collection management, expand cultural access, and support collaborative curation. They say this is useful if ethical and cultural considerations are built into system design.
What the researchers tested
The paper examined AI in museum and archival practice from a library and information science perspective, focusing on preservation of wayang golek. The prototype was developed using Figma Make, described as a practical generative AI tool for metadata creation, knowledge organisation, and digital collection management.
What worked and what didn't
According to the findings, AI appeared to work for curatorial tasks such as automated cataloguing, metadata enrichment, and digital storytelling. The abstract says these functions can enhance audience engagement. It also says issues of cultural authenticity and ethical data governance remain significant challenges.
What to keep in mind
The abstract does not describe detailed performance measures, so the strength of the prototype's effects is not stated. It also does not give a full account of limitations beyond the noted concerns about authenticity and ethical data governance.
Key points
- The study focuses on AI use in museum and archival practice for preserving wayang golek.
- A prototype was developed with Figma Make, a generative AI tool.
- AI can support automated cataloguing, metadata enrichment, and digital storytelling.
- The abstract says these tools may enhance audience engagement.
- Cultural authenticity and ethical data governance are described as ongoing challenges.
Disclosure
- Research title:
- AI supports cataloguing and digital curation for wayang golek
- Authors:
- Ute Lies Siti Khadijah, Elnovani Lusiana, Rahmat Alifin Valentino, Lutfi Khoerunnisa, Febriyanti Bifakhlina, Ambar Yoganingrum, Abdurrakhman Prasetyadi, Aria Bisri, Rumadi Rumadi
- Institutions:
- Institute for Development and Economic Analysis, Institute for Development and Economic Analysis, Institute for Development and Economic Analysis, Institute for Development and Economic Analysis, Padjadjaran University, Universitas Budi Luhur, University of Banja Luka, University of Banja Luka, University of Bengkulu
- Publication date:
- 2026-03-30
- OpenAlex record:
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