10 KiB
Brazil Batch 9 Enrichment Candidates
Generated: 2025-11-11
Purpose: Identify high-priority Brazilian institutions for Wikidata enrichment
Target: Add 10-15 Wikidata identifiers to increase Brazil coverage from 14.6% → 19.3%+
Summary Statistics
- Total Brazilian institutions: 212
- With Wikidata: 31 (14.6%)
- Without Wikidata: 181 (85.4%)
- Candidates analyzed: 181
- Top candidates selected: 15
Institution Type Distribution (Without Wikidata)
| Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| MIXED | 61 | 33.7% |
| EDUCATION_PROVIDER | 43 | 23.8% |
| MUSEUM | 42 | 23.2% |
| OFFICIAL_INSTITUTION | 16 | 8.8% |
| ARCHIVE | 9 | 5.0% |
| RESEARCH_CENTER | 4 | 2.2% |
| GALLERY | 3 | 1.7% |
| LIBRARY | 3 | 1.7% |
Scoring Methodology
Institutions are scored based on:
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Institution Type (0-10 points)
- MUSEUM, LIBRARY, ARCHIVE: 10 points (core heritage institutions)
- GALLERY: 8 points
- RESEARCH_CENTER: 7 points
- OFFICIAL_INSTITUTION: 6 points
- EDUCATION_PROVIDER: 4 points
- MIXED: 3 points
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Name Specificity (0-5 points)
- Explicit institutional names: +3 points
- National/state/federal/municipal institutions: +2 points
- Generic educational names: 0 bonus
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Digital Platforms (0-3 points)
- Each platform: +1 point (max 3)
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Website Available (0-2 points)
- Has website identifier: +2 points
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Geographic Location (0-3 points)
- Major city (São Paulo, Rio, etc.): +3 points
- Has city information: +1 point
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Description Richness (0-2 points)
- Detailed (>100 chars): +2 points
- Moderate (>50 chars): +1 point
Maximum possible score: 25 points
Top 15 Candidates for Batch 9
1. Museu Paulista
- Score: 18.0/25
- Type: MUSEUM
- Location: São Paulo, SP
- Website: Not available
- Platforms: 0
- Description: University of São Paulo museum, subject of research on collection policy (1990-2015) and acquisition strategies. Publishes Anais do Museu Paulista jou...
Wikidata Search Strategy:
- Search term:
Museu Paulista São Paulo Brazil - Filter:
instance of→ museum - Verify: Location matches São Paulo, Brazil
2. Museu Casa de Rui Barbosa
- Score: 18.0/25
- Type: MUSEUM
- Location: Rio de Janeiro,
- Website: Not available
- Platforms: 0
- Description: Developed systematic cataloging methodologies for museum environments, conducting research finding 47% of surveyed institutions perform room documenta...
Wikidata Search Strategy:
- Search term:
Museu Casa de Rui Barbosa Rio de Janeiro Brazil - Filter:
instance of→ museum - Verify: Location matches Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
3. UnB BCE
- Score: 18.0/25
- Type: LIBRARY
- Location: Brasília, DISTRITO FEDERAL
- Website: https://bce.unb.br/
- Platforms: 0
- Description: 24/7 operations, @bceunb (38K)
Wikidata Search Strategy:
- Search term:
UnB BCE Brasília Brazil - Filter:
instance of→ library - Verify: Location matches Brasília, Brazil
4. Museu de Arte de São Paulo (MASP)
- Score: 17.0/25
- Type: MUSEUM
- Location: São Paulo, SP
- Website: Not available
- Platforms: 0
- Description: Major art museum collaborating with Google Arts & Culture to reach global audiences.
Wikidata Search Strategy:
- Search term:
Museu de Arte de São Paulo (MASP) São Paulo Brazil - Filter:
instance of→ museum - Verify: Location matches São Paulo, Brazil
5. MAX
- Score: 17.0/25
- Type: MUSEUM
- Location: Rio de Janeiro, SERGIPE
- Website: Not available
- Platforms: 0
- Description: Archaeological museum, UFS-administered
Contact: Phone: 21 3395 8905
Wikidata Search Strategy:
- Search term:
MAX Rio de Janeiro Brazil - Filter:
instance of→ museum - Verify: Location matches Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
6. UFAL Natural History Museum
- Score: 16.0/25
- Type: MUSEUM
- Location: Maceió, ALAGOAS
- Website: Not available
- Platforms: 0
- Description:
Wikidata Search Strategy:
- Search term:
UFAL Natural History Museum Maceió Brazil - Filter:
instance of→ museum - Verify: Location matches Maceió, Brazil
7. Museu Sacaca
- Score: 16.0/25
- Type: MUSEUM
- Location: Macapá, AMAPÁ
- Website: http://www.museusacaca.ap.gov.br
- Platforms: 0
- Description: 21,000m², indigenous culture focus
Wikidata Search Strategy:
- Search term:
Museu Sacaca Macapá Brazil - Filter:
instance of→ museum - Verify: Location matches Macapá, Brazil
8. Arquivo Público DF
- Score: 16.0/25
- Type: ARCHIVE
- Location: Brasília, DISTRITO FEDERAL
- Website: Not available
- Platforms: 0
- Description: @arpdf (16K), 1.445M photos
Wikidata Search Strategy:
- Search term:
Arquivo Público DF Brasília Brazil - Filter:
instance of→ archive - Verify: Location matches Brasília, Brazil
9. UFPA
- Score: 16.0/25
- Type: MUSEUM
- Location: Belém, PARÁ
- Website: Not available
- Platforms: 0
- Description: 50,000+ students, MUFPA museum
Wikidata Search Strategy:
- Search term:
UFPA Belém Brazil - Filter:
instance of→ museum - Verify: Location matches Belém, Brazil
10. Arquivo Blumenau
- Score: 16.0/25
- Type: ARCHIVE
- Location: Blumenau, SANTA CATARINA
- Website: http://arquivodeblumenau.com.br/
- Platforms: 0
- Description: 500,000+ photos, German/Italian
Wikidata Search Strategy:
- Search term:
Arquivo Blumenau Blumenau Brazil - Filter:
instance of→ archive - Verify: Location matches Blumenau, Brazil
11. Museu Palacinho
- Score: 16.0/25
- Type: MUSEUM
- Location: Palmas, TOCANTINS
- Website: https://museupalacinho.com/
- Platforms: 0
- Description: Contact: Phone: +55 63 99232-8613
Wikidata Search Strategy:
- Search term:
Museu Palacinho Palmas Brazil - Filter:
instance of→ museum - Verify: Location matches Palmas, Brazil
12. Museu Nacional
- Score: 15.0/25
- Type: MUSEUM
- Location: Unknown, RJ
- Website: Not available
- Platforms: 0
- Description: @museunacionalufrj (126K), reopening 2026
Wikidata Search Strategy:
- Search term:
Museu Nacional Unknown Brazil - Filter:
instance of→ museum - Verify: Location matches Unknown, Brazil
13. Museu Palacinho
- Score: 15.0/25
- Type: MUSEUM
- Location: Unknown, TO
- Website: https://museupalacinho.com/
- Platforms: 0
- Description: https://museupalacinho.com/
Wikidata Search Strategy:
- Search term:
Museu Palacinho Unknown Brazil - Filter:
instance of→ museum - Verify: Location matches Unknown, Brazil
14. Biblioteca Digital Brasileira de Teses e Dissertações (BDTD)
- Score: 15.0/25
- Type: LIBRARY
- Location: Unknown,
- Website: Not available
- Platforms: 0
- Description: Aggregates graduate research from universities nationwide, providing access to Brazilian theses and dissertations.
Wikidata Search Strategy:
- Search term:
Biblioteca Digital Brasileira de Teses e Dissertações (BDTD) Unknown Brazil - Filter:
instance of→ library - Verify: Location matches Unknown, Brazil
15. Museu da Borracha
- Score: 14.0/25
- Type: MUSEUM
- Location: Unknown, AC
- Website: Not available
- Platforms: 0
- Description: 5,300+ pieces, 31,756+ newspapers, 4,700-volume library
Wikidata Search Strategy:
- Search term:
Museu da Borracha Unknown Brazil - Filter:
instance of→ museum - Verify: Location matches Unknown, Brazil
Additional High-Priority Candidates (16-30)
These institutions scored well but didn't make the top 15. Consider for Batch 10.
| Rank | Score | Name | Type | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 14.0 | Museu dos Povos Acreanos | MUSEUM | Rio Branco |
| 17 | 14.0 | Museu Histórico | MUSEUM | Alcântara |
| 18 | 14.0 | MARCO | MUSEUM | Campo Grande |
| 19 | 14.0 | Dom Bosco Museum | MUSEUM | Campo Grande |
| 20 | 14.0 | Ouro Preto System | MUSEUM | Ouro Preto |
| 21 | 14.0 | Natural History Museum | MUSEUM | Campina Grande |
| 22 | 14.0 | Memorial do RS | MUSEUM | Pelotas |
| 23 | 14.0 | Museu Memória | MUSEUM | Porto Velho |
| 24 | 14.0 | Museu do Homem Sergipano | MUSEUM | Aracaju |
| 25 | 13.0 | Museu dos Povos Acreanos | MUSEUM | Unknown |
| 26 | 13.0 | UFAL Natural History Museum | MUSEUM | Unknown |
| 27 | 13.0 | Museu Sacaca | MUSEUM | Unknown |
| 28 | 13.0 | Museu de Arqueologia e Etnologia | MUSEUM | Unknown |
| 29 | 13.0 | Arquivo Público (APEB) | ARCHIVE | Unknown |
| 30 | 13.0 | Arquivo Público DF | ARCHIVE | Unknown |
Recommendations
Batch 9 Strategy (Target: 10-15 enrichments)
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Manual Wikidata Search (Most Reliable)
- Search each top candidate on Wikidata
- Verify location and institution type match
- Record Q-numbers in enrichment script
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Automated Fuzzy Matching (Faster, Lower Precision)
- Use existing
scripts/enrich_brazil_batch9.pytemplate - Adapt fuzzy matching from previous batches
- Manually verify all matches before committing
- Use existing
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Hybrid Approach (Recommended)
- Manual search for top 10 candidates (highest confidence)
- Fuzzy matching for candidates 11-15 (with verification)
- This balances speed and accuracy
Expected Outcome
- Current coverage: 31/212 (14.6%)
- After Batch 9 (+10 institutions): 41/212 (19.3%)
- After Batch 9 (+15 institutions): 46/212 (21.7%)
Next Batches
- Batch 10: Focus on remaining MUSEUM institutions (42 without Wikidata)
- Batch 11: Focus on ARCHIVE + LIBRARY (12 total without Wikidata)
- Batch 12: Cherry-pick high-scoring EDUCATION_PROVIDER institutions
Projected 30% coverage: Batches 9-11 combined (~35-40 total enrichments)
Files Generated
- Candidate records:
data/instances/brazil/batch9_candidates_analysis.yaml - This report:
data/instances/brazil/BATCH9_CANDIDATES_REPORT.md
Manual Enrichment Template
For each candidate, follow this workflow:
# In scripts/enrich_brazil_batch9.py
BATCH_9_ENRICHMENTS = {
"Museo Name Example": {
"wikidata_id": "Q12345678",
"match_score": 1.0, # Manual verification
"match_method": "Manual Wikidata search",
"verification_notes": "Verified: location, type, and name match"
},
# ... add 10-15 entries
}
Status: Ready for manual Wikidata search
Next Action: Create scripts/enrich_brazil_batch9.py with top candidates