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Analysis of institutional authors

Sahagún M.g.AuthorClaes F.AuthorJiménez A.g.Author

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April 14, 2025
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The Crisis of Collaborative Writing. The Case of Denialism on Wikipedia

Publicated to:European Public & Social Innovation Review - Epsir. 10 - 2025-01-02 10(), DOI: 10.31637/epsir-2025-1500

Authors: Sahagún MG; Claes F; Jiménez AG

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Universidad Rey Juan Carlos - Author

Abstract

Introduction: In this work we analyze the generation of knowledge through collaborative writing in the pages on denialism in Wikipedia. Methodology: The study carried out both quantitative (through the Xtools tool) and qualitative (through discourse analysis applied to the editors' comments) analysis. All the pages on denialism in Wikipedia in Spanish and without the denialist addition were analyzed (fourteen). Results: Data have been extracted and tables have been provided on the results of the research, focusing on the authorship of the entries, behavior of the editions, discussion pages and relevant milestones. Discussion: It is observed that there is partiality in the construction of some pages, as well as a lack of neutrality derived from the generation of knowledge, especially in cases in which an author monopolizes the construction of content. Conclusions: Collaborative writing allows different points of view to be integrated, but it presupposes high collaboration, which does not always occur. It is necessary to be aware of its limitations to trust, as has been observed with the case analyzed.

Keywords

Co-creationCollaborative authorshipCollaborative writingCrisisDenialismDisinformationFree knowledgeWikipedia

Quality index

Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal European Public & Social Innovation Review - Epsir, Q3 Agency Scopus (SJR), its regional focus and specialization in , give it significant recognition in a specific niche of scientific knowledge at an international level.

Impact and social visibility

It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

  • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
  • Additionally, the work has been submitted to a journal classified as Diamond in relation to this type of editorial policy.

Leadership analysis of institutional authors

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (García Sahagún, Marta) and Last Author (García Jiménez, Antonio).