Wikidata and research: a decadal view
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Authors Biographies: biophysicist and data scientist working on improving collaborative workflows for knowledge sharing
Keywords: Wikidata, open science, metascience
TL;DR: An overview of interactions between the ecosystems around research and Wikidata
Abstract: The breadth, depth and diversity of interactions between the research ecosystem and the ecosystem around Wikidata have evolved considerably over the years. These interactions include, for instance, research about Wikidata and Wikibase matters as well as research-related content, infrastructure or activities with a Wikidata or Wikibase component.
This contribution is intended for researchers of any background as well as science communicators and other stakeholders in the research landscape. It aims to shine some spotlights on key facets of these interactions and their evolution, considering developments within and beyond both ecosystems, such as the trends towards increased openness in research workflows or towards using Wikibase instances as a platform for collaborative and multilingual curation of structured data.
Based on patterns of opportunities and challenges observed for such interactions so far, we will explore some of their major drivers and ponder a set of potential pathways into the future, taking into account multiple dimensions, including alignment between workflows in both ecosystems as well as the sustainability of their respective infrastructure, content and communities. Last but not least, the accepted submissions to the conference will be situated in this evolving landscape and considered together with facets receiving less attention.
Format: Paper (20 minutes presentation)
Submission Number: 44
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