Methodology for Comparing Citation Database Coverage of Dataset Usage

Conclusions

Published

March 16, 2025

Technical Recommendations

Expanding Dataset Usage

This report analyzes USDA dataset usage patterns across both platforms and recommends specific strategies for expanding dataset use in underrepresented research communities.

Given the small percentage of MSI’s represented in our institutional analysis, it is evident that user engagement is central to increasing usage rates of the datasets, regardless of citation database.

Next Steps