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Is a journal based on extending Wikipedia articles feasible?
A large part of the work in writing a paper in my field (theoretical CS and economics) is writing the introduction, the problem description, the motivation, and the related work. A large part of this ...
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Scientific Topic on Wikipedia originated from a Scientific Article with Low Citations
As fas as I see it, one way to known if certain scientific article is important or relevant, is to see how much cited it is .. For example, let's take Karl Schwarzschild
He's known better known for ...
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Is it true that articles cited in Wikipedia get more citations?
It is famously known that “visibility” of an article influences its citation count. Is it true that articles cited in Wikipedia page get more academic citations?
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Why are new encyclopedias being published when there is Wikipedia?
Recently, I have noticed that I have been visiting Wikipedia more and more frequently for finding information on technical materials that I need for my work and research. Over time, I have noticed ...
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When is it appropriate to add references to own papers on Wikipedia?
The Wikipedia rules about citing yourself state:
Using material you have written or published is allowed within reason, but only if it is relevant, conforms to the content policies, ... and is not ...
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Publishing a review in a peer-reviewed Wiki vs a traditional journal?
The topic of Wikipedia contribution has come up before, but I am interested in the community's opinion on peer-reviewed wiki publishing (e.g., Scholarpedia). I would like to know if there is any ...
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