A cross-verified database of notable people, 3500BC-2018AD

Laouénan, Morgane; Eyméoud, Jean-Benoît; Gergaud, Olivier; Bhargava, Palaash; Plique, Guillaume; Wasmer, Étienne

doi:10.1038/s41597-022-01369-4

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“…[13] A cross-database of notable people grouped into occupational domains showed that the four most popular are, in decreasing order: culture (30.6%), sports/games (27.7%), leadership (27.0%), and discovery/science (11.9%). [14] The above results are a plausible explanation for why our study among 42 notable people identifies actors, athletes, and musicians were the most reported profession. Regardless of their occupation, when a notable person becomes affected by a disease the public interest in the health issue may arise.…”

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“…[13] Celebrities (also known as notable people) are usually individuals with some notability index and influence on their field of activity. [14] They often emerge from the entertainment and sports industries, but different professions also have the power to influence a large number of people [13] and this wide recognition may be used to promote more publicity about the risk factors, signs, and symptoms of HNC. [15] Therefore, understanding the relevance of notable people and their potential influence on public interest in health issues such as HNC is extremely important.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Head and Neck Cancer in Pan-American Notable People: An International Survey

Martínez-Ramírez,

Saldivia-Siracusa,

Pérez-de-Oliveira

et al. 2023

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The study of notable people as agents for increasing cancer awareness started just in the last decades of the 20th century. This study aimed to identify Pan-American notable people with head and neck cancer (HNC) and to assess HNC’s professional perspective on communicating stories of notable patients with HNC to promote prevention. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted by applying a RedCap questionnaire to oral medicinists, oral pathologists, head and neck surgeons, and clinical oncologists with experience in HNC research, education, or treatment in Pan-American countries. Additionally, a structured search was performed on PubMed, Scopus, EMBASE, Web of Science, LILACS, and gray literature Results: We identified 42 notable people from the United States, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, El Salvador, Chile, Colombia, and Peru who were mainly actors, athletes, and musicians. Participants agreed that stories of notable patients with HNC can positively impact the population and promote prevention if communicated by the internet, social media, and television. Conclusion: In the Pan-American region, notable individuals who have suffered from HNC may be powerful advocates for increasing cancer awareness and promoting prevention strategies. The professionals involved in the study expressed a positive inclination towards using the stories of these notable HNC survivors as an effective prevention strategy.

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confidence: 55%

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confidence: 99%

Head and Neck Cancer in Pan-American Notable People: An International Survey

Martínez-Ramírez,

Saldivia-Siracusa,

Pérez-de-Oliveira

et al. 2023

Preprint

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“…To collect the datasets, we used a top-down approach based on Wikipedia categories (Laouenan et al, 2022 ). First, we manually identified all the relevant Wikipedia categories (for instance, ‘eighteenth century Italian mathematicians’).…”

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Quantifying the scientific revolution

2023

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The Scientific Revolution represents a turning point in the history of humanity. Yet it remains ill-understood, partly because of a lack of quantification. Here, we leverage large datasets of individual biographies (N = 22943) and present the first estimates of scientific production during the late medieval and early modern period (1300 - 1850). Our data reveal striking differences across countries, with England and the United Provinces being much more creative than other countries, suggesting that economic development have been key in generating the Scientific Revolution. In line with recent results in behavioral sciences, we show that scientific creativity and economic development are associated with other kinds of creative activities in philosophy, literature, music and the arts, as well as with inclusive institutions and ascetic religiosity, suggesting a common underlying mindset associated with long-term orientation and exploration. Finally, we investigate the interplay between economic development and cultural transmission (the so-called “Republic of Letters”) using partially observed Markov models imported from population biology. Surprisingly, the role of horizontal transmission (from one country to another) seems to have been marginal. Beyond the case of science, our results suggest that economic development is an important factor in the evolution of aspects of human culture.

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“…Leveraging the potential of Wikidata, Laouenan et al . (2022) focus on studying different intersectionalities, specifically, they aim to construct a comprehensive and accurate database of notable individuals by cross-verifying the information from various editions of Wikipedia and Wikidata, focusing on specific social science questions about gender, economic growth, urban and cultural development.…”

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Assessing knowledge organization systems from a gender perspective: Wikipedia taxonomy and Wikidata ontologies

Centelles,

Ferran-Ferrer

2024

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PurposeDevelop a comprehensive framework for assessing the knowledge organization systems (KOSs), including the taxonomy of Wikipedia and the ontologies of Wikidata, with a specific focus on enhancing management and retrieval with a gender nonbinary perspective.Design/methodology/approachThis study employs heuristic and inspection methods to assess Wikipedia’s KOS, ensuring compliance with international standards. It evaluates the efficiency of retrieving non-masculine gender-related articles using the Catalan Wikipedian category scheme, identifying limitations. Additionally, a novel assessment of Wikidata ontologies examines their structure and coverage of gender-related properties, comparing them to Wikipedia’s taxonomy for advantages and enhancements.FindingsThis study evaluates Wikipedia’s taxonomy and Wikidata’s ontologies, establishing evaluation criteria for gender-based categorization and exploring their structural effectiveness. The evaluation process suggests that Wikidata ontologies may offer a viable solution to address Wikipedia’s categorization challenges.Originality/valueThe assessment of Wikipedia categories (taxonomy) based on KOS standards leads to the conclusion that there is ample room for improvement, not only in matters concerning gender identity but also in the overall KOS to enhance search and retrieval for users. These findings bear relevance for the design of tools to support information retrieval on knowledge-rich websites, as they assist users in exploring topics and concepts.

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A cross-verified database of notable people, 3500BC-2018AD

Cited by 11 publications

References 51 publications

Head and Neck Cancer in Pan-American Notable People: An International Survey

Head and Neck Cancer in Pan-American Notable People: An International Survey

Quantifying the scientific revolution

Assessing knowledge organization systems from a gender perspective: Wikipedia taxonomy and Wikidata ontologies

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