EPT_scientometrics_Brazil_1980_2025

This dataset contains the complete bibliometric database used in the study “Scientometric insights into gaps in aquatic insect research across Neotropical biomes: implications for conservation policy”. The dataset compiles information extracted from the Web of Science (WoS) and Scopus databases following a standardized and reproducible search protocol. After duplicate removal and application of predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria, a total of 395 records were retained for analysis. The final dataset includes detailed metadata for each publication, encompassing bibliographic, geographic, institutional, and thematic variables relevant to scientometric and biodiversity research. Variables include authorship information, affiliations, study location, biomes, publication metrics, thematic categories, citation data, funding sources, and research approaches. The data support analyses on spatial distribution of studies, research effort, knowledge gaps, thematic structure, collaboration networks, and temporal trends in EPT research across Brazil. A complete data dictionary (DATA DICTIONARY — EPT_scientometrics_Brazil_1980_2025 Dataset.xlsx) accompanies the dataset, providing standardized definitions for all 56 variables, including data type, description, scope, and controlled vocabulary. A README file is also included, documenting data sources, filtering procedures, variable definitions, and methodological considerations necessary for full reproducibility. The dataset is provided as an Excel file (EPT_scientometrics_Brazil_1980_2025.xlsx) in its cleaned and structured form, suitable for scientometric analyses, ecological synthesis, network analyses, and biodiversity research. These data support transparency, reproducibility, and reuse in studies addressing freshwater biodiversity, aquatic entomology, conservation planning, and environmental policy.