Background: The convergence of computational technologies with humanistic inquiry has generated the interdisciplinary domain of cyber humanities, prompting critical questions about how digital infrastructures can sustain scholarly knowledge over time. Digital sustainability—encompassing the longevity, accessibility, and ecological viability of digital systems—has emerged as an urgent concern for research communities worldwide.
Objective: This article examines the theoretical and practical frameworks at the intersection of cyber humanities and digital sustainability, mapping existing paradigms and identifying research gaps that demand scholarly attention.
Methods: A systematic review of peer-reviewed literature (2015–2025) was conducted, supplemented by comparative analysis of twelve institutional digital sustainability frameworks and structured assessment of technology adoption metrics across forty-two research institutions.
Results: Findings reveal significant inconsistencies in digital preservation standards, a notable gap between technology adoption rates and institutional sustainability planning, and an emerging consensus around FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) data principles as a unifying framework.
Conclusion: Cyber humanities and digital sustainability are mutually reinforcing domains requiring integrated policy, interdisciplinary collaboration, and standardized metrics. A proposed convergence framework offers actionable directions for future research.