| 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 |
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. 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.
It is an initiative of the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science (MPIWG), which is dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge and research.
References
- ^ "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.