Datasets
What are “Datasets” in Dimensions?
Datasets are defined as items shared on repositories which are categorized as datasets. The data is sourced from DataCite and Figshare , including th...
Which information is available for datasets in Dimensions?
The table below shows you what is meant by each of the data fields in Dimensions for datasets. Details page field Description Basic metadata Title Pub...
Which data repositories are indexed in Dimensions?
Dimensions currently indexes more than 29 million datasets from more than 1,000 repositories via the following sources: DataCite ; all works of Resour...
How can my organization make its datasets discoverable in Dimensions?
To make your organization's datasets available in Dimensions, you can use one of the already indexed repositories to upload your data. If your repos...
What is figshare?
fig share is a web-based interface designed for academic research data management and dissemination. It is a repository where users can make all of t...
Where does the “associated data” come from?
Associated data which is found on publication details pages, comes from fig share - one of the Digital Science portfolio companies. fig share is a r...
When I search “full data” does that include the associated data?
No. The associated data that comes from fig share is not indexed in the Dimensions search. For “full data” searches, the keyword is searched for in t...
How are the “Downloads”, “Views” and “Data citations” in the associated data tracked?
These statistics come from fig share , and serve as an indicator of how many times the data held has been downloaded, viewed or cited from the fig sha...
Why do some publications have “associated data” and some not?
Associated data is provided to Dimensions by fig share - a platform where users can make all of their research outputs available in a citable, sharea...