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Correlation Between Wikipedia Citations and Academic Citations

Numerous empirical studies have consistently demonstrated a positive correlation between the citation of research on Wikipedia and its academic impact. These findings indicate that journals with higher impact factors and academic rankings are more frequently cited on Wikipedia. Conversely, papers and authors referenced on Wikipedia tend to receive more academic citations, suggesting that Wikipedia visibility is closely linked to scholarly impact and citation frequency.

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Updated 2026-07-03

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