A bibliometric analysis of coconut sap research
https://doi.org/10.31246/mjn-2022-0079
- Author:
Anis Fadhlina
1
,
2
;
Hassan I. Sheikh
3
,
4
;
Maryana Mohamad Nor
2
,
5
;
Noor Hafizoh Saidan
5
;
Nurul Amira Zainurin
5
Author Information
1. Department of Fundamental Dental and Medical Sciences, Kulliyyah of Dentistry, International Islamic University Malaysia, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia&
2. Institute of Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, 17600 Jeli, Kelantan&
3. Faculty of Fisheries and Food Science, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia&
4. Food Security Research Cluster, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
5. Faculty of Agro Based Industry, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Jeli, Kelantan, Malaysia
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
bibliometric, coconut sap, nutraceutical
- From:
Malaysian Journal of Nutrition
2023;29(No.2):243-253
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Introduction: Coconut sap is a sweet, fragrant liquid obtained from the inflorescence
of coconut tree. In this study, a literature search was conducted using the Scopus
database to study the trends of coconut sap research. Methods: Data extracted from
the Scopus database were analysed and visualised using VOSviewer to determine
top authors, papers, countries, collaborations, and research areas. A total of 76
publications up to year 2021 were identified and refined using keywords of “coconut
sap”, “coconut sugar”, “coconut inflorescence”, “coconut inflorescence sap”, “coconut
neera”, and “Cocos nucifera”. Results: Based on the analysis, research on coconut
sap started in 1984, with a total of 53 authors, nine countries, and 12 sources that
had published more than two documents. The analysis of countries and sources
revealed that India and IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science
(EES) were the most prolific country and sources, respectively. The most influential
document was on the chemical compositions and bacteriology of coconut sap. The
results also showed that research on coconut sap was in the field of food processing
during the early years, followed by fermentation, agriculture, and bacteriology of
coconut sap. Research on coconut sap’s bacteriology started in 1986 and became a
major interest, especially among high impact journals. Conclusion: Overall, coconut
sap is a potential target for the development of nutraceutical products, especially in
the food and beverage industry.
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