Pursuant to prior discussions about the need for a research
policy on Wikipedia, WikiProject Research is drafting a
policy regarding the recruitment of Wikipedia users to
participate in studies.
At this time, we have a proposed policy, and an accompanying
group that would facilitate recruitment of subjects in much
the same way that the Bot Approvals Group approves bots.
The policy proposal can be found at:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Research
The Subject Recruitment Approvals Group mentioned in the proposal
is being described at:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Subject_Recruitment_Approvals_Group
Before we move forward with seeking approval from the Wikipedia
community, we would like additional input about the proposal,
and would welcome additional help improving it.
Also, please consider participating in WikiProject Research at:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_Research
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Bryan Song
GroupLens Research
University of Minnesota
Hi all,
You can now read Research Report No 6 at https://research.wikimedia.org/
report.html . The report captures the work of the Research team [1] and our
formal collaborators [2] during January to June 2022, updates about our
team, events, and more.
We hope you enjoy reading parts or all of the report and find it helpful.
If you prefer to print the report, ctrl+p/cmd+p are your friends.
Best,
Leila,
[1] https://research.wikimedia.org/team.html
[2] https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Research/Collaborators
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Leila Zia
Head of Research
Wikimedia Foundation
Symposium: Wikipedia and Education in the Time of the “Crisis of Information”
Friday 16 September 2022, 9am-4pm
Anne Harding Centre - Building 24, University of Canberra
In the age of the infodemic and growing distrust towards the institutions of liberal democracy there can be little doubt that information is in crisis. The Wikipedia and Education in the Time of the “Crisis of Information” Symposium brings together academics who use Wikipedia as part of their teaching practice or analyse wiki data, and key actors bridging the academia-Wikipedia divide. Participants will share their experiences, address Wikipedia’s potential to address the “crisis of information”, and critically reflect on what role educational institutions can play in this respect.
The symposium will begin with the launch of the book Six Fact-Checking Lessons for Kids, which compiles educational resources developed as part of the Co-Developing a New Approach to Media Literacy in the Attention Economy research project. This project is part of the Affiliated Schools Research program, in which researchers from the University of Canberra collaborate with ACT school teachers.
Cost: free, but registration essential
To register: https://events.humanitix.com/wikipedia-and-education-in-the-time-of-the-cri…
Convenor
Mathieu O’Neil, DCPC/News and Media Research Centre, Faculty of Arts and Design, University of Canberra
Keynotes
LiAnna Davis, Deputy Director, Wiki Education: Addressing Wikipedia’s content gaps
Thomas Shafee, Swinburne University - Editor, WikiJournal of Science: Wikipedia as a key research outreach and teaching platform
Participants
Rachel Cunneen, Faculty of Education, University of Canberra: Wikipedia and information literacy in schools
Toby Hudson, Faculty of Science, University of Sydney: Getting structured data about anything and everything
Amanda Lawrence, ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society (ADM+S), RMIT University: Wikimedia and the evidence ecosystem
Pru Mitchell, Wikimedia Australia: Using Wikipedia in Class
James Neill, Faculty of Health, University of Canberra: Wikipedia as a key research outreach and teaching platform
For schedule information, participant bios, presentation summaries and additional resources please go to:
https://www.canberra.edu.au/about-uc/faculties/arts-design/research/wikiped…
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Hi,
I am a postgraduate research student at the University of Salford in the
UK, currently exploring data visualisation through wikidata. Right now I'm
working with a tool called neo4j but need some help from someone who is
more familiar with it than I am. I've already found some articles to guide
me and even a YouTube video.
Any help or pointers would be much appreciated.
Many thanks
Enrique
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The Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research<https://www.demogr.mpg.de/en/> (MPIDR) is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to join the research group "Gender Inequalities and Fertility<https://www.demogr.mpg.de/en/research_6120/gender_inequalities_and_fertilit…>", led by Dr. Nicole Hiekel.
The research group investigates the determinants and consequences of gender inequalities and their role in explaining fertility behavior and outcomes of family formation and family enlargement. A particular focus is drawn on contexts of diverse and complex partnership forms and dynamics.
We welcome applications from researchers with a PhD in demography, sociology or related disciplines. The successful candidate will develop their own research agenda and contribute to the successful realization of collaborative projects within the research group. We are seeking creative, self-driven, and collaborative researchers with remarkable social and communication skills. Strong quantitative analysis skills and knowledge of the statistical software packages R or Stata are required. Experience with survey data analysis on the individual and household level, as well as the analysis of administrative data using longitudinal data analysis as well as cohort analysis is an advantage.
We provide a stimulating research-oriented community, an excellent infrastructure, and opportunities to work with exciting datasets. The successful applicant will be offered a contract for 3 years with the possibility for an extension of 2 more years. Remuneration commensurate to experience (starting from approx. 57,000 EUR gross per year for researchers who have just completed their PhD, up to approx. 71,000 EUR gross per year for more senior scientists), based on the salary structure of the German public sector (Öffentlicher Dienst, TVöD Bund). It is expected that successful applicants will be in residence at the MPIDR. Support for relocation costs is available.
Please apply online via this portal<https://survey.demogr.mpg.de/index.php/438595?lang=en> and include in a single PDF file:
1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Letter of interest (max. 1 page)
Briefly state why you are interested in joining the MPIDR, how the MPIDR could foster your professional development and career trajectory, and how your interests fit those of the Research Group on Gender Inequalities and Fertility.
3. Research Statement (max. 2 pages)
Briefly describe your research accomplishments, as well as ongoing and future research plans. Describe your technical skills, areas of expertise, as well as the type of advanced training that you would like to receive as a research scientist.
4. A writing example (e.g., one of your publications)
5. Contact information for up to 2 academic referees
In order to receive full consideration, please apply by September 19. Interviews are planned for the week from October 24 to 28 and will be held virtually. The exact starting date is flexible but latest in the first quarter of 2023. Applicants should have completed their doctoral degree; however, PhD students who expect to obtain their degree in 2022 or early 2023 may apply.
For inquiries about the position, please contact Nicole Hiekel at hiekel(a)demogr.mpg.de<mailto:hiekel@demogr.mpg.de?subject=Postdoctoral%20Researcher%20-%20Inquiry>.
The MPIDR is one of the leading demographic research centers in the world. It is part of the Max Planck Society<https://www.mpg.de/en>, a network of 86 institutes that form Germany's premier basic-research organization. Max Planck Institutes have an established record of world-class, foundational research in the sciences, technology, social sciences and the humanities. They offer a unique environment that combines the best aspects of an academic setting and a research laboratory.
The MPIDR is an equal opportunities employer. Our work atmosphere includes respectful treatment of each other, with gender, nationality, religion, disability, age, cultural origin, and sexual identity playing no role. We aim to have an institutional culture that enables everyone to develop their individual skills and competencies.
The Max Planck Society offers a broad range of measures to support the reconciliation of work and family. These are complemented by the MPIDR's own initiatives. For more information, see: demogr.mpg.de/go/work-family.<https://www.demogr.mpg.de/en/career_6122/equal_opportunities_family_support…>
In addition, there are a range of central initiatives and measures primarily geared towards helping young female researchers and mothers to advance their career. See the link below for some examples: demogr.mpg.de/go/career-development<https://www.demogr.mpg.de/en/career_6122/equal_opportunities_family_support…>.
We value diversity and are keen to employ individuals from minorities and under-represented groups.
The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply.
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+++ apologies for cross-postings +++
The Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR) is recruiting up to two highly qualified postdoctoral researchers to serve as Research Scientists within the Research Group on Kinship Inequalities<http://www.demogr.mpg.de/en/research_6120/kinship_inequalities_10703/>. The positions are offered for three years. This group, led by Diego Alburez-Gutierrez<http://www.demogr.mpg.de/en/about_us_6113/staff_directory_1899/diego_albure…>, studies how differences in kinship among persons and groups determine individual outcomes and shape social structures. It aims to bring together experts from areas like Demography, Sociology, Anthropology, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Biology, etc. to advance the subfield of kinship demography and address pressing scientific and societal questions.
The MPIDR is one of the leading demographic research centers in the world, studying issues of theoretical and policy relevance. These include, but are not limited to, fertility, mortality, migration, aging, health, and the redistribution of work and transfers over the life course. The MPIDR is part of the Max Planck Society<https://www.mpg.de/en>, a network of 86 institutes that form Germany's premier basic-research organization. Max Planck Institutes have an established record of world-class, foundational research in the sciences, technology, social sciences, and the humanities.
The successful candidate(s) must have a PhD (or receive it soon) and are expected to have a profile along one of the following lines:
A social scientist with expertise in at least one of the following areas:
* kinship structure and kin availability;
* family composition and demographic change;
* generational overlap and resource exchange;
* kin loss and bereavement;
* measuring and modelling kinship.
A social scientist with an interest in developing social theory, in particular related to family demography or family sociology.
A methodologist or computational scientist interested in advancing methods and data to study kinship dynamics.
Ability and willingness to work in interdisciplinary teams to conduct cutting-edge research that advances our understanding of population processes, is key.
Applications must be submitted online via this portal<https://survey.demogr.mpg.de/index.php/687331?lang=en>, including the following documents:
1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Letter of interest (Max 1 page)
Briefly state why you are interested in joining the MPIDR, how the MPIDR could foster your professional development and career trajectory, and how your interests fit those of the Research Group on Kinship Inequalities.
3. Research Statement (Max 2 pages)
Briefly describe your research accomplishments, as well as ongoing and future research plans. Note that we welcome projects studying both lower- and higher-income settings. Describe your technical skills, areas of expertise, as well as the type of advanced training that you would like to receive as a research scientist.
4. Names and contact information for 3 academic referees
5. Two writing samples or publications
In order to receive full consideration, applications should be submitted by Monday, September 19. Interviews with be held on the second week of October. The starting date is flexible, but no later than Spring 2023. The successful applicants will be offered a 3-year contract with remuneration commensurate to experience (starting from approx. 57,241 EUR gross per year for researchers who have just completed their PhD, up to approx. 66,217 EUR gross per year for more senior scientists), based on the salary structure of the German public sector (Öffentlicher Dienst, TVöD Bund). They are expected to be in residence at the MPIDR.
The MPIDR is an equal opportunities employer. Our work atmosphere includes respectful treatment of each other, with gender, nationality, religion, disability, age, cultural origin, and sexual identity playing no role. We aim to have an institutional culture that enables everyone to develop their individual skills and competencies.
The Max Planck Society and the MPIDR offer a broad range of measures to support the reconciliation of work and family. The Society has been awarded the certificate "Work and Family" which is granted to institutions committed to establishing a family-friendly corporate culture by binding target agreements. The MPIDR collaborates with a network of local day-care centers that provides childcare places for the children of Institute staff. The Max Planck Society has contracts with a private family service company that offers services such as arranging child care on short notice in various cities in Germany for parents who attend conferences, care services for children of school age up to 14 years, and support for those caring for family members and relatives. The MPIDR practices flexible working-time models, which include at least one home office day per week, and scheduling meetings only within core working hours. To help accompanying spouses and partners find appropriate work at their new location, the MPIDR works in close cooperation with Dual-Career Partners in regional networks.
We value diversity and are keen to employ individuals from minorities and under-represented groups, including individuals with disabilities. The Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply.
For inquiries about the positions, please contact Diego Alburez-Gutierrez at alburezgutierrez(a)demogr.mpg.de<mailto:alburezgutierrez@demogr.mpg.de?subject=Postdoctoral%20researchers%20-%20inquiry>.
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Dear all,
We are happy to announce that we will organize a DBpedia Meeting in
Vienna, Austria. The DBpedia Day is part of the SEMANTiCS, Sep 13-15,
and will be held on the first day of the conference on 13th of September
2022.
This year's topics: Linking and Consumption of Linked Data
Since 2007, DBpedia has been the hub of the Linked Open Data Cloud, the
largest constantly updating knowledge graph on Earth using Linked Data
principles.
By following the 62 million links published alongside the 6.5 million
identifiers of the DBpedia Snapshot
(https://www.dbpedia.org/blog/dbpedia-snapshot-2022-03-release/
<https://www.dbpedia.org/blog/dbpedia-snapshot-2022-03-release/>), our
users could discover and consume more data from the web. Now in 2022, 15
years after the first release, we developed a way to scale up our
identifier base into the billions to provide the glue for better linking
and consumption of linked data. The main topics of the DBpedia Day will
be twofold:
1. We would like to ask our industrial and academic members as well as
the wider community to present the latest technology to discover, query,
link, curate and consume Linked Data and Knowledge Graphs. If you would
like to present at the DBpedia Day, please send an email to
dbpedia(a)infai.org.
2. We will introduce the Linkmaster 3000
https://tinyurl.com/linkmaster-3000-lswt
<https://tinyurl.com/linkmaster-3000-lswt>(the new Open Online Link
Curation Platform), the Global LD API, the Databus and the Global LD
Browser to gather feedback.
# Further Highlight
- Keynote presentation by Olaf Hartig (Linköping
University)https://2022-eu.semantics.cc/users/olaf-hartig
<https://2022-eu.semantics.cc/users/olaf-hartig>
# Quick Facts
- Web URL: https://www.dbpedia.org/events/dbpedia-day-semantics-2022/
<https://www.dbpedia.org/events/dbpedia-day-semantics-2022/>
- When: September 13, 2022
- Where: ARCOTEL Wimberger Wien, Neubaugürtel 34-36, Vienna, Austriaand
online
# Schedule
- Please check the schedule for the upcoming DBpedia Day on our event
page.
<https://www.dbpedia.org/events/dbpedia-day-semantics-2021/>https://www.dbpedia.org/events/dbpedia-day-semantics-2022/
<https://www.dbpedia.org/events/dbpedia-day-semantics-2022/>
# Tickets
- Please register on the SEMANTiCS website to be part of the meeting.
You need to buy a ticket to join the DBpedia Day.
https://2022-eu.semantics.cc/prices <https://2022-eu.semantics.cc/prices>
# Organisation
- Julia Holze, InfAI, DBpedia Association
- Milan Dojchinovski, InfAI, DBpedia Association, CTU
- Sebastian Hellmann, InfAI, DBpedia Association
We are looking forward to meeting you!
Kind regards,
Julia
on behalf of the DBpedia Association