Evolution of approaches and challenges in digital preservation: Editorial

Abstract

The fifth volume of the Revista Brasileira de Preservação Digital (Brazilian Journal of Digital Preservation) (2024) reflects the evolution and crucial importance of safeguarding our digital information heritage. This edition covers everything from the practical implementation of standards like PREMIS in audiovisual health documents to the analysis of metadata in the SIPAC Protocol and cost studies for trustworthy digital repositories, with a focus on the National Archives. The volume also innovates by addressing the preservation of emerging media, such as video games, illustrated by an analysis of the game "A revolta da cabanagem," and the application of the Hipátia model at the TJDFT to assess the maturity of preservation practices. A technical report offers an updated overview of digital preservation policies in Brazil. Committed to inclusion and technological advancement, the journal stands out by offering audiodescriptions and video abstracts narrated by the authors for each paper. This approach enhances accessibility and democratizes knowledge, reaffirming the publication's role as an innovative vehicle for disseminating research in digital preservation.