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  • Computational Biology
  • Bioinformatics Education
  • Open Educational Resources

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  • English-language Wikipedia is a key resource for computational biology.
  • A significant knowledge gap exists between English and non-English Wikipedia content.
  • Language barriers disadvantage non-native English speakers in computational biology education.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess computational biology coverage in Spanish-language Wikipedia.
  • To evaluate the impact of a student editing competition on knowledge gap reduction.
  • To provide recommendations for improving non-English Wikipedia resources.

Main Methods:

  • Quantitative and qualitative data collection before and after an event.
  • Analysis of computational biology article quality and quantity in Spanish Wikipedia.
  • Case study of a Spanish-focused student editing competition.

Main Results:

  • A student editing competition improved and expanded computational biology content in Spanish Wikipedia.
  • Such events effectively narrow the knowledge gap between English and non-English resources.
  • The study provides a model for improving multilingual open educational resources.

Conclusions:

  • Targeted educational events can significantly enhance non-English Wikipedia content.
  • Reducing language barriers in computational biology benefits global learners.
  • Prioritizing initiatives for other languages is crucial for equitable access to information.