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Creating the sustainable conditions for knowledge information sharing in virtual community
Jiangtao Wang1, Jianmei Yang2, Quan Chen1
1Zhongshan Institute, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, No. 1, Xueyuan Road, Zhongshan, Guangdong 528400 China.
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|July 22, 2016
Summary
Online encyclopedias thrive on volunteer contributions, demonstrating self-sustaining knowledge sharing. This study analyzes collective action in Baidu Encyclopedia communities to understand contributor engagement.
Area of Science:
- Information Science
- Sociology
- Computer-Mediated Communication
Background:
- Online encyclopedias are a significant platform for knowledge distribution.
- Peer production is a key model for valuable information creation and competitive advantage.
- Volunteer contributions are central to the success of online encyclopedic platforms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the characteristics of collective action in online encyclopedia communities.
- To explain the emergence and sustainability of knowledge contribution in these communities.
- To apply critical mass theory to understand volunteer engagement in Baidu Encyclopedia.
Main Methods:
- Utilized email-based surveys to gather analytical data from contributors.
- Employed objective data mining techniques for quantitative analysis.
- Applied critical mass theory as a framework for analysis.
Main Results:
- Identified key characteristics of collective action within the Baidu Encyclopedia.
- Demonstrated that contributor groups meet criteria for self-sustaining knowledge sharing.
- Provided empirical evidence for the emergence and sustainability of collective knowledge production.
Conclusions:
- Contributor groups in online encyclopedias exhibit characteristics of successful collective action.
- The findings support the application of collective action frameworks to virtual communities.
- Offers insights for managing and developing similar knowledge-sharing virtual communities.
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