Trends in Ilex paraguariensis researches: a bibliometric analysis

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Title: Trends in Ilex paraguariensis researches: a bibliometric analysis
Authors: Itamar Luís Gonçalves, Alice Teresa Valduga
Source: Journal of Ethnic Foods, Vol 10, Iss 1, Pp 1-10 (2023)
Publisher Information: BMC, 2023.
Publication Year: 2023
Collection: LCC:Nutrition. Foods and food supply
Subject Terms: Yerba-mate, Ilex paraguariensis, Bibliometric analysis, Scientific production, Nutrition. Foods and food supply, TX341-641
More Details: Abstract Background Yerba-mate (Ilex paraguariensis St. Hil) is a perennial South American plant widely investigated due to its effects on human health and chemical composition. Due to the presence of high levels of methylxanthines, phenolic compounds and saponins, yerba-mate is attractive under chemical and pharmacological aspects. Yerba-mate leaves are processed for the consumption of traditional beverages with a social, cultural and economic importance. Results Totally, 839 publications on the topic yerba-mate were identified in the Web of Science database, accumulating 15,365 citations with an h-index = 55. A text-based analysis of the abstract articles identified three main research fields: plant science, chemical composition and biological effects. These publications were distributed in 378 journals and involved the efforts of 3169 authors distributed in 48 countries and 681 organizations. Conclusion The results reported here are a first graphic overview of the yerba-mate scientific production considering the research areas, journals citation coupling and cooperation among countries, organizations and authors.
Document Type: article
File Description: electronic resource
Language: English
ISSN: 2352-6181
Relation: https://doaj.org/toc/2352-6181
DOI: 10.1186/s42779-023-00193-4
Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/75e5057703564566a76a9d4c1f71ede1
Accession Number: edsdoj.75e5057703564566a76a9d4c1f71ede1
Database: Directory of Open Access Journals
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ISSN:23526181
DOI:10.1186/s42779-023-00193-4
Published in:Journal of Ethnic Foods
Language:English