How to Use the Enset Research Database

A complete guide to searching, filtering, exporting, and citing enset research publications

Contents
Pro Tips
  • ⭐ Use quotes for exact phrases: "bacterial wilt"
  • ⭐ Combine filters to narrow results
  • ⭐ Export results to CSV for analysis in Excel or R
  • ⭐ Click author names to view researcher profiles
  • ⭐ Use Ctrl+F to focus search anytime
  • ⭐ Click "Read more" on abstracts to see full text
Still Need Help?

Contact the database curator:

Mitiku Muanenda
[email protected]

Quick Start

Get started with the Enset Research Database in three simple steps:

1. Search

Enter keywords in the search box

2. Filter

Use filters to refine your results

3. Export

Download results in your preferred format

Searching the Database

The main search box searches across multiple fields:

  • Title - Words in the publication title
  • Authors - Author names (clickable for profiles)
  • Abstract - Content of publication abstracts
  • Journal Name - Where the publication appeared

Example searches:

bacterial wilt → Finds all publications about bacterial wilt disease
"Blomme, Guy" → Finds all publications by Guy Blomme
fermentation kocho → Finds publications about kocho fermentation

Using Filters

Filters help you narrow down search results by specific criteria:

Year Range
Filter by publication year (1790-2025)

Study Category
Filter by research category: Agronomy, Genetics, Food Science, Ethnobotany, etc.

Geographic Focus
Filter by region: Ethiopia, Africa, India, Global

Publisher Country
Filter by country of publisher

Journal
Filter by specific journal title

Access Type
Filter by Open Access or Restricted publications

Click "Clear All Filters" to reset all filters and start a new search.

Understanding Results

Each search result card displays:

  • Title - Click to view full publication details
  • Authors - Click any author name to view their researcher profile
  • Year, Journal, Category, Region - Publication metadata
  • Open Access badge - Open Access indicates free full text; Restricted indicates paywalled
  • Abstract - Expandable summary (click "Read more" for full text)
  • Action icons - Copy citation, generate citation, download record

Sorting Results:

Use the "Sort by" dropdown to order results by year (newest/oldest first), title (A-Z), or author (A-Z).

Exporting Results

Export search results in multiple formats for offline use or import into reference managers:

FormatBest forCompatible with
CSVData analysis, spreadsheetsExcel, Google Sheets, R, Python
JSONWeb development, APIsJavaScript, Python, programming
BibTeXLaTeX documentsOverleaf, LaTeX editors
RISReference managementEndNote, Zotero, Mendeley
ExcelSpreadsheet analysisMicrosoft Excel, LibreOffice Calc
Pro Tip: For systematic reviews, export results as RIS and import directly into Zotero or EndNote.

Citing Publications

Generate citations in four major academic styles:

  • APA (7th Edition) - American Psychological Association
  • MLA (9th Edition) - Modern Language Association
  • Chicago (17th Edition) - Chicago Manual of Style
  • Harvard - Author-Date referencing

How to cite: Click the icon on any result card or the "Cite this" button on the publication detail page. Copy the generated citation directly to your clipboard.

Always verify generated citations against your institution's style guide for accuracy.

Author Profiles

Click on any author name in search results to view their researcher profile, which includes:

  • Biography - Research background and expertise in enset
  • Contact information - Email and academic social links (ORCID, ResearchGate, Google Scholar)
  • Publication list - All enset-related publications by that author
  • Research areas - Topics and categories of their work

Use the "Message Researcher" button to directly contact authors for collaboration, reprint requests, or research inquiries.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Speed up your workflow with these keyboard shortcuts:

Ctrl+F or ⌘+F
Focus search box
Ctrl+E or ⌘+E
Export results as CSV
Esc
Clear search and filters

Frequently Asked Questions

How often is the database updated?
The Enset Research Database is a living resource. Version 1.0 was released in June 2025. Future updates will be versioned and deposited in Zenodo with new DOIs. Check the project website or GitHub repository for update announcements.
Can I contribute missing publications?
Yes! The ERD welcomes community contributions. If you know of a publication not included in the database, please email the corresponding author ([email protected]) with the citation details. Versioned updates will incorporate community-submitted records.
How do I cite the database itself?
Cite the Enset Research Database as:
Muanenda, M. (2025). Enset Research Database: A comprehensive bibliography of Ensete ventricosum research (1790-2025) (Version 1.0) [Data set]. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20567592
Why are some publications not Open Access?
The database includes both Open Access and restricted publications. The Open Access badge indicates freely available full text. Restricted publications may require institutional subscription, purchase, or interlibrary loan. The database does not distribute copyrighted full texts.
Can I use the database for systematic reviews?
Absolutely! The database is designed to support systematic literature reviews. Use the export feature (RIS or CSV) to import records into systematic review tools like Covidence, Rayyan, or reference managers. The structured metadata (21 fields) facilitates screening and data extraction.
How can I find publications by a specific author?
Two ways: (1) Click on the author's name in any search result to view their profile and all their publications, or (2) Search by author name in the main search box using quotes, e.g., "Blomme, Guy".
What if I find an error in a record?
Please report errors or corrections via email to [email protected]. Provide the record ID (e.g., ID 513) and the correct information. Corrections will be applied in the next version update.
How many publications are in the database?
As of Version 1.0 (June 2025), the database contains 807 unique publications spanning 235 years (1790-2025). This includes peer-reviewed articles (60.2%), theses (15.4%), books and book chapters (5.9%), conference proceedings (5.2%), reports (4.7%), and other document types.
Can I download the entire database?
Yes! The complete database is available as a CSV file on Zenodo: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20567592. The CSV contains all 807 records with all 21 metadata fields and is released under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Enset Research Database — Version 1.0 (June 2025)

Data released under CC BY 4.0 license | DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.20567592

Created and maintained by Mitiku Muanenda, Dilla University, Ethiopia