Monica Bonilla
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Monica Bonilla
@monikbonilla.bsky.social
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Research citations building trust in Wikipedia: Results from a survey of published authors | PLOS One https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0320334
Research citations building trust in Wikipedia: Results from a survey of published authors
The use of Wikipedia citations in scholarly research has been the topic of much inquiry over the past decade, however little is known regarding perceived Researchers trustworthiness of Wikipedia citations and representation of their work. This cross-publisher study (Taylor & Francis and University of Michigan Press) aimed to investigate author sentiment towards Wikipedia as a source of trusted information. Methods A short survey was distributed to 40,402 authors of papers cited in Wikipedia (n=21,854 surveys sent, n=750 complete responses received). The survey gathered responses from published authors in relation to their views on Wikipedia’s trustworthiness in relation to the citations to their published works. The unique findings of the survey were analysed using a mix of quantitative and qualitative methods using Python, Google BigQuery and Looker Studio. Results Overall, authors expressed positive sentiment towards research citation in Wikipedia and researcher engagement practices (mean scores >7/10). Sub-analyses revealed significant differences in sentiment based on publication type (articles vs. books) and discipline (Humanities and Social Sciences vs. Science, Technology, and Medicine), but not access status (open vs. closed access). Conclusions This study provides unique insights into author perceptions of Wikipedia’s trustworthiness. Further research is needed to deepen the understanding of the benefits for researchers and publishers including academic citations in Wikipedia.
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April 20, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Around 1200 BCE, a number of Bronze Age civilizations seem to have collapsed in a storm of war, famine, and disaster. Were traveling sea raiders to blame? Climate change? Something else? 📖

Explore the mystery ➡️ w.wiki/BDUF
April 19, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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What do these three faces have in common?

They are the faces of volunteers who help make Wikipedia whole – Carol (User:Cmwaura, from Kenya); Abigaïl (User:Aimeabibis, from Benin); and Goodness (User:Olugold, from Nigeria). Together, they have made 28,000+ edits to Wikimedia projects. (1/2)
March 4, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life at every level, from the genes that make each species unique to the ecosystems that sustain them.

This World Wildlife Day, read more about the wonders of biodiversity on Earth – and the threats it faces ➡️ w.wiki/3q8G
March 3, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Welcome to the public domain, THE OPRY HOUSE (1929)! 📽️ In this short, The Mound City Blue Blowers play "My Gal Sal," & Mabel Walker sings "Le#PublicDomainDayr#InternetArchive00 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">t Me Call You Sweetheart."

Learn more ➡️ blog.archive.org/2025/01/01/w...

#PublicDomainDay #InternetArchive <a href="/hashtag/Music" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#Music
March 2, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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Wikipedia works as a collaborative system. Our community of volunteer editors write, cite reliable sources, fact check every single article, and discuss how to make the free encyclopedia better for everyone.

Watch this video from Wikimédia France to learn more about how Wikipedia works ⬇️
Comment fonctionne Wikipédia ? Avec Rémy Gerbet
YouTube video by Wikimédia France
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March 2, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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Pick yours: 150+ events celebrating #opendata 🥳

It's that time of year again. #OpenDataDay (ODD) starts tomorrow, 1 March, and runs until next Friday, 7 March. There's bound to be an event near you - there are 150+ events registered on the map 👉🏾 buff.ly/3FbQOpp
February 28, 2025 at 7:36 PM