Publications by authors named "Thorsten Ruprechter"
Wikipedia is an important source of general knowledge covering a wide range of topics. Moreover, for many people around the world, it also serves as an essential news source for major events such as elections or disasters. Although Wikipedia covers many such events, some events are underrepresented and lack attention, despite their newsworthiness predicted from news value theory.
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- Wikipedia is a global encyclopedia created by volunteers, and its contributions were questioned during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- During the pandemic, volunteers not only maintained their contributions but also significantly increased them, especially in the English Wikipedia.
- This analysis provides insights into how online communities, like Wikipedia, adapt and thrive under stressful conditions, highlighting the resilience of volunteer efforts.