Dear all,
The Wiki In Africa team, organiser of Wiki Loves Africa International photo
contest would like to get feedback from Wiki Loves Africa 2024 participants
through a short survey. This is to help the team to understand what didn’t
work well, and what worked well in order to make Wiki Loves Africa better
in the future.
*To fill the short survey, visit https://bit.ly/WLA24_survey
<https://wikimedia.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_290TZ8KKxFlseQ6> . *
Kindly share with your community of Wiki Loves Africa 2024 participants.
Regards,
Wilson Oluoha
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Bonjour à tous, à toutes,
L'équipe de Wiki In Africa, organisatrice du concours international de
photographie Wiki Loves Africa, souhaite obtenir les commentaires des
participants de Wiki Loves Africa 2024 par un court sondage. Il s'agit
d'aider l'équipe à comprendre ce qui n'a pas bien fonctionné et ce qui a
bien fonctionné afin d'améliorer Wiki Loves Africa à l'avenir.
*Pour remplir le court sondage, visitez **https://bit.ly/WLA24_survey
<https://wikimedia.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_290TZ8KKxFlseQ6> . *
Veuillez partager avec votre communauté de participants à Wiki Loves Africa
2024.
Cordialement,
Wilson Oluoha
Dear Wikimedians,
I hope this message finds you well. We are excited to announce the launch
of Wiki Loves Monuments 2024 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and we are
looking for enthusiastic volunteers and knowledgeable jury members to join
our team.
Wiki Loves Monuments is an international photographic competition where
participants capture images of historical monuments and cultural heritage
sites to share them with the world via Wikimedia Commons. This year, we aim
to highlight the rich cultural heritage of the UAE through photography.
Volunteer Roles: As a volunteer, you will play a crucial role in organizing
and promoting the competition. Tasks may include outreach, social media
promotion, coordination with participants, and more.
Jury Members: We are also seeking jury members who are familiar with
Wikimedia Commons guidelines and have expertise in photography or cultural
heritage. Your role will involve evaluating and selecting the best
photographs submitted to the competition.
Links for Reference:
-
Wiki Loves Monuments 2024 in United Arab Emirates
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Monuments_2024_in_Uni…>
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Copyright Rules in UAE
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Commons:Copyright_rules_by_…>
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Specialty: Freedom of Panorama in UAE
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/COM:FOP_UAE>
How to Get Involved: If you are interested in volunteering or becoming a
jury member, please fill out this Google Form
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdX6--LlxeXoqn25ToIAkMbXAiGEhnuazl…>
Link with your details. We welcome participation from both experienced
Wikimedians and newcomers passionate about cultural heritage preservation.
Your support and involvement are crucial to making Wiki Loves Monuments
2024 in the UAE a success.
Thank you for your consideration, and we look forward to your participation!
Best regards,
User:ZI Jony <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:ZI Jony>
Project Lead
WLM 2024 UAE
Hi Folks,
You are cordially invited to a free flow meetup in Wikimania about video.
https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/2024:Meetups/Commons_Video_Meetup
It will be taking place on Aug 8th at 5 pm in room 8(L) that is 15:00 UTC.
For now it is for physical attendees of Wikimania but we will let you know
closer to the date if we would be able to set up a hybrid configuration to
allow remote participation.
Doc James, Me and Galder will be there.
Kind regards
Butch Bustria
Hi Folks,
I am in need of 6 more Wikipedians to complete my interview study on what AI means for Wikipedia. No personally identifiable information will be required of you.
Please email me if you or a Wikipedian you know may be interested. I am hoping to complete interviews within the next 2 weeks.
Details below:
Interview Request - University of Cambridge Study
My name is Aarshin Karande and I am a student at the University of Cambridge enrolled in the MSt, AI Ethics & Society program administered by the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence<http://lcfi.ac.uk/>. The summative coursework for this program is an original research project submitted through a dissertation.
My dissertation will examine the uses of AI on Wikipedia and how Wikipedians are implicated by them. I am inviting Wikipedians to participate in 45-minute- to 65-minute-long interviews. In these interviews, we will discuss:
*
Your background as a Wikipedian
*
The work you do on the platform
*
Your observations about how Wikipedia has changed over time
*
Your comments about AI
*
Your ideas about what AI means for Wikipedia
*
Anything else you may find relevant and important to this topic
This project is looking for 10 participants. Interviews will be conducted throughout April 2024 remotely via Zoom. Participants' identities will be anonymized to remove any personally identifying information.
If you would like to participate in this study, please message me at ak2471(a)cam.ac.uk. For further information, please refer to the participant information sheet<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UHk4eexdkx6NSi_BWB0nAo_ZqnOAP-RN/view?usp=…>. If you have any questions or concerns about this project, please message me at ak2471(a)cam.ac.uk.
Cheers,
-Aarshin
Aarshin Karande
MSt Candidate, AI Ethics & Society
Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge
email<mailto:ak2471@cam.ac.uk> • phone<tel:14257498056> • linkedin<http://www.linkedin.com/in/aarshinkarande> • website<http://www.aarshinkarande.com/>
Dear Colleagues,
We wish to announce that the call for program submissions for Wiki
Conference Nigeria 2024
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiConference_Nigeria_2024/Scholarship>
has been extended by an additional week!
You now have until *July 12th 2024* to submit your proposals for
presentations, workshops, and discussions. Don't miss this opportunity to
share your ideas and insight with the community at the maiden edition of
the conference.
*To submit a proposal click: *https://forms.gle/Lhtv48FNJ1e93mQ68
We look forward to receiving your proposals!
#WikiConferenceNigeria2024 #OpenKnowledge
Wilson
*for Comms. team*
In 2024, several dog breeds have continued to capture the hearts of dog lovers worldwide. Here are some of the popular breeds this year:
American Bulldog: Known for their strength, loyalty, and affectionate nature, American Bulldogs are beloved family pets. They are protective and great with children.
French Bulldog: With their distinctive bat-like ears and charming personalities, French Bulldogs remain a favorite, especially in urban settings due to their compact size and low exercise needs.
Labrador Retriever: Consistently popular, Labradors are known for their friendly, outgoing nature and versatility as family pets, working dogs, and service animals.
Golden Retriever: These gentle and friendly dogs are perfect for families. They are also commonly seen in therapy and assistance roles.
German Shepherd: Valued for their intelligence and versatility, German Shepherds excel as working dogs in police and military roles, as well as loyal family companions.
Poodle (and Poodle mixes): Poodles are celebrated for their intelligence and hypoallergenic coats. Poodle mixes, like the Labradoodle and Goldendoodle, are also very popular.
Bulldog: English Bulldogs are known for their distinctive wrinkled faces and calm, friendly demeanor, making them great companions.
Beagle: These small hounds are loved for their friendly nature and keen sense of smell, making them excellent family pets and working dogs in detection roles.
Dachshund: Their unique body shape and lively personality make Dachshunds a popular choice for those looking for a smaller, playful companion.
Siberian Husky: Known for their striking appearance and energetic nature, Siberian Huskies are popular among those who can meet their exercise needs.
These breeds, among others, continue to be popular due to their unique traits and the strong bonds they form with their owners.
This information I have gathered from ThePetWorld.org, a comprehensive online resource for pet enthusiasts. ThePetWorld.org offers a wealth of information on pet care, training tips, and breed characteristics, making it a valuable source for current and prospective pet owners. Their expert articles, guides, and community forums help pet lovers make informed decisions and provide the best care for their furry friends.
<p>In 2024, several dog breeds have continued to capture the hearts of dog lovers worldwide. Here are some of the popular breeds this year:</p>
<p><strong>American Bulldog</strong>: Known for their strength, loyalty, and affectionate nature, American Bulldogs are beloved family pets. They are protective and great with children.</p>
<p><strong>French Bulldog</strong>: With their distinctive bat-like ears and charming personalities, French Bulldogs remain a favorite, especially in urban settings due to their compact size and low exercise needs.</p>
<p><strong>Labrador Retriever</strong>: Consistently popular, Labradors are known for their friendly, outgoing nature and versatility as family pets, working dogs, and service animals.</p>
<p><strong>Golden Retriever</strong>: These gentle and friendly dogs are perfect for families. They are also commonly seen in therapy and assistance roles.</p>
<p><strong>German Shepherd</strong>: Valued for their intelligence and versatility, German Shepherds excel as working dogs in police and military roles, as well as loyal family companions.</p>
<p><strong>Poodle (and Poodle mixes)</strong>: Poodles are celebrated for their intelligence and hypoallergenic coats. Poodle mixes, like the Labradoodle and Goldendoodle, are also very popular.</p>
<p><strong>Bulldog</strong>: English Bulldogs are known for their distinctive wrinkled faces and calm, friendly demeanor, making them great companions.</p>
<p><strong>Beagle</strong>: These small hounds are loved for their friendly nature and keen sense of smell, making them excellent family pets and working dogs in detection roles.</p>
<p><strong>Dachshund</strong>: Their unique body shape and lively personality make Dachshunds a popular choice for those looking for a smaller, playful companion.</p>
<p><strong>Siberian Husky</strong>: Known for their striking appearance and energetic nature, Siberian Huskies are popular among those who can meet their exercise needs.</p>
<p><strong>Boxer</strong>: With their playful and affectionate nature, Boxers are great family dogs. They are known for their boundless energy and love for human interaction.</p>
<p><strong>Cocker Spaniel</strong>: These sweet-natured dogs are popular for their loving demeanor and beautiful, expressive eyes.</p>
<p><strong>Australian Shepherd</strong>: Intelligent and energetic, Australian Shepherds are a favorite among active families and those involved in dog sports.</p>
<p><strong>Shih Tzu</strong>: These small, affectionate dogs are perfect for those looking for a lap dog with a big personality.</p>
<p><strong>Rottweiler</strong>: Known for their strength and loyalty, Rottweilers are excellent guardians and affectionate family pets.</p>
<p>These breeds, among others, continue to be popular due to their unique traits and the strong bonds they form with their owners.</p>
<hr />
<p>This information I have gathered from <strong>ThePetWorld.org</strong>, a comprehensive online resource for pet enthusiasts. ThePetWorld.org offers a wealth of information on pet care, training tips, and breed characteristics, making it a valuable source for current and prospective pet owners. Their expert articles, guides, and community forums help pet lovers make informed decisions and provide the best care for their furry friends.</p>
Hello Everyone :)
I am Rohit and I am contributing to the commons-android app.
The issue reference:- https://github.com/commons-app/apps-android-commons/issues/5728 and the solution PR:- https://github.com/commons-app/apps-android-commons/pull/5741
Before:-
1. Before the PR, the feature to edit the depicts was using wbeditentity API to edit the entity with a (clear=1) flag.
2. This was causing the whole identity data deletion and adding new data sent to the API with a data field containing updated depictions.
3. I tried removing that clear flag and it prevented the deletion of the whole data. However, it was causing depiction to add repeatedly the same without removing the old ones.
4. I know that it could be the scenario where only the updated depicts were sent to the API and it'll add the new depicts without causing repetition. But, what about if the user has removed a depiction?
My Solution:-
1. I used another API to delete the previous depiction first and then, used webeditentity API to update the new depictions.
2. But, this approach is causing two edit actions on the entity.
Please look at the problem and tell me if there is any way to achieve the desired functionality in a single edit.
Hi all,
Hope you have been well! We have just released v5.0.1 of the Commons
Android app to production. The update is now available on Play store [1]
and F-droid [2]. You could also build the app directly from our GitHub
repository [3].
If you've faced issues with your profile not working / contribution information
not being shown appropriately, sorry about that! We've fixed that in
this version
:-)
We've had yet another revamp of the Maps screens in this version. We replaced
Mapbox altogether with the osmdroid library. Key elements like pin visualization
and user-centered display are still included in this redesign. We did
this to guard
against possible misuse of the Mapbox token and, more crucially, to keep the app
from becoming dependent on a service that charges for usage but offers
a free tier.
As a consequence, you may observe the Nearby and other Map screens not being
as snappy as they used to. We've noticed this and are actively
discussing on ways
to improve the same[4]. Feel free to chime in with your thoughts.
Talking about improvements to the app, this year Kanahia will be contributing to
the app during Google Summer of Code 2024! His project will focus on improving
upload queue management [5]. He will be mentored by Nicolas and Ritika.
Other significant changes:
- Add the ability to export locations of nearby missing pictures in GPX and KML
formats. This allows you to browse the locations with desired radius
for offline
use in your favourite map apps like OsmAnd or Maps.ME
- Added a compass arrow in the Nearby banner shown in the "Contributions" screen
to guide you towards the nearest item, thus providing the missing
directional cues.
The arrow dynamically adjusts based on device rotation, aligning
with the calculated
bearing towards the target location. Further, the distance and
direction are updated as
you move.
- Implemented voice input feature for caption and description fields,
enabling you
to dictate text directly into these fields.
- Improved various flows in the app to redirect you to the login page
and display a
persistent message if your session becomes invalid due to a password change.
- Revamped initial upload screen layout and the description edit
screen layout for
enhanced user experience and ensuring better symmetry in the design.
These are only a small chunk of all the changes that were part of this
release. Checkout
our release notes [3] for a more detailed set of changes since the
last announcement.
As always, feel free to reach our to us with your valuable feedback.
You could share
feedback in our talk page [6] / by writing an e-mail to
commons-app-android(a)googlegroups.com / via our issue tracker [7].
[[ References ]]
[1]: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fr.free.nrw.commons
(staged rollout has been initiated. It should be available in few days)
[2]: https://f-droid.org/en/packages/fr.free.nrw.commons
[3]: https://github.com/commons-app/apps-android-commons/releases/tag/v5.0.0
[4]: https://github.com/commons-app/apps-android-commons/issues/5529
[5]: https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T360265
[6]: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons_talk:Mobile_app
[7]: https://github.com/commons-app/apps-android-commons/issues
Best regards,
Sivaraam (User:Kaartic)
Hello everyone,
A few weeks ago, we announced the WikiLearn course on how to upload and
edit files on Wikimedia Commons using OpenRefine.
- In English: OpenRefine for Wikimedia Commons: the basics
<https://learn.wiki/courses/course-v1:Wikimedia-Foundation+WMF_GLAM001+2023/…>
- In Spanish / Español*: OpenRefine para Wikimedia Commons: conceptos
básicos
<https://learn.wiki/courses/course-v1:Wikimedia-Foundation+WMF_GLAM001+2024_…>
- In French / Français*: OpenRefine pour Wikimedia Commons : les bases
<https://learn.wiki/courses/course-v1:Wikimedia-Foundation+WMF_GLAM001+2024_…>
We are now happy to announce the translation for Italian!
- In Italian / Italiano: Introduzione all'uso di OpenRefine per
Wikimedia Commons
<https://learn.wiki/courses/course-v1:Wikimedia-Foundation+WMF_GLAM001+2024_…>
This course can be easily translated into other languages (more about
the translation process here
<https://studio.learn.wiki/meta_translations/discover_courses/> and here
<https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tutorial_on_how_to_translate_course…>).
More translations are on the way, including Portuguese, which will be
launched soon.
All the versions of this course are available at any time for free. You
only need a Wikimedia account and the course can be followed at your own
pace, with computer-graded exercises. A certificate is awarded at the end
and an average of 6 to 8 hours is needed to complete the course.
Please, feel free to share these translations with people who speak these
languages and who you think might be interested in learning more
about OpenRefine or Wikimedia Commons.
Thank you so much, Marta Erica Arosio, for your amazing work translating
this course into Italian! 👏👏👏
Best,
Giovanna
* These two courses/languages had problems before and are now fixed and
fully available.
Giovanna Fontenelle (she/her)
Program Officer, Culture and Heritage
Wikimedia Foundation <https://wikimediafoundation.org/>