Datasets on Research Data Production and Archiving Patterns in Kenya: An Informetric Analysis of the Dimensions Database

This dataset was compiled as part of a study investigating the trends, volume, and patterns of research data production and archiving in Kenya, using Dimensions.ai, a global research information platform. The study adopts an informetric approach to examine how Kenyan institutions, authors, and disciplines contribute to global research data and how such outputs are archived, cited, and accessed. Data Source: Extracted from the Dimensions.ai database using filters for: Country: Kenya Publication Years 1952 to 2023 Research Output Types: Datasets and linked publications Fields of Research: All disciplines Contents and Variables: The dataset includes: Title and DOI of dataset/publication Year of publication Author(s) and affiliation(s) Institutional contributors Source or repository (e.g., Figshare, Dryad, institutional repository) Type of data (raw, processed, software, code, etc.) Citation counts Altmetric indicators (if available) Research field/classification Sample Size: A total of 45,737 datasets were retrieved and analysed, representing datasets linked to researchers or institutions affiliated with Kenya.