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Wikipedia 'Neutral Point of View' Citation Drift

This page tracks how Wikipedia’s citation sources change over time to uphold its ‘Neutral Point of View’ (NPOV) policy. It measures the net weekly changes in citations, identifies articles with significant turnover, and calculates the average edit distance per citation. The data reveals how editors balance perspectives in controversial topics by adjusting references. By quantifying citation drift, we can assess whether neutrality is actively maintained or eroded over time.

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