Evaluation of the Altmetric Attention Score of Recent Hazard Food-Marker: Advanced Glycation End Products

Abstract

Recent trends in dietary habits have led to increased oxidative stress, heightened inflammatory responses and an increased incidence of chronic disease. With the increasing consumption of processed foods, advanced glycation end products (AGEs) have gained attention as significant "hazard food markers" associated with diets high in sugar and fat. AGEs can originate internally in the body or externally from sources such as food and smoking. This study examines the Altmetric Attention Score (AAS) to assess the online visibility and impact of recent research on AGEs. By conducting systematic searches of scientific databases and analyzing data from the Altmetric platform, the study evaluates the AAS and related online engagement metrics. The results show that AGEs-related articles receive varying levels of online attention, with notable interactions on social media, news platforms and forums. Moreover, keyword co-occurrence analysis revealed three dominant thematic areas in AGEs-related research, including dietary sources, oxidative stress mechanisms, and food processing-induced formation. This research highlights how factors such as publication venue, article type and topic relevance influence AAS, highlighting its importance in understanding the digital impact of food safety research.

Keywords

• Altmetric Attention Score
• AGEs
• Food Processing
• Food Safety

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