D:Wikidata:Scholia

Scholia is a tool that visualizes scholarly profiles based on data from Wikidata. It is designed to present a comprehensive overview of research outputs associated with various entities such as authors, organizations, journals, scholarly articles, and topics. Scholia utilizes the extensive, linked data available in Wikidata to generate detailed profiles that include bibliographic information, citation graphs, co-author networks, and more.

Overview

Scholia operates by querying the Wikidata database using SPARQL queries to retrieve data relevant to the scholarly domain. The interface is structured to provide different views depending on the type of entity being examined. For instance, the author view displays an author's published works, citation metrics, co-authors, timeline of publications, and topics of interest. Similarly, the journal view provides insights into the publications within a journal, editorial board members, and citation statistics.

Features

Scholia's features are divided into several sections, each tailored to a specific scholarly entity:

Author Profile

The author profile in Scholia showcases the academic contributions of individual researchers. It includes:

• List of publications
• Co-author network visualization
• Citation statistics
• Timeline of publications
• Most cited works

Organization Profile

The organization profile provides a detailed look at the scholarly output of institutions such as universities or research institutes. Features include:

• Aggregate statistics on publications
• Departmental breakdown
• Collaborative networks
• Prominent researchers and their impact

Journal Profile

For academic journals, Scholia displays:

• Most cited articles
• Editorial board members
• Citation metrics over time
• Publishing trends

Topic Profile

The topic profile helps in exploring the breadth of research on specific scientific topics. It includes:

• Related research outputs
• Key researchers in the field
• Recent publications
• Citation impact

Usage

Scholia can be used by researchers, academic administrators, journal editors, and policymakers to assess research impact, explore scientific networks, and identify key publications and individuals in various fields. It is also a valuable tool for bibliometric analysis and academic research planning.

Development and Accessibility

Scholia is an open-source project, and its development is community-driven. Contributions to its codebase and functionality are welcomed. Being based on Wikidata, it benefits from the continuous updates and enhancements made to the underlying data.

See Also

• Wikidata
• SPARQL
• Bibliometrics
• Academic publishing