Trends and Insights in Lavandula angustifolia Research: A Critical Literature Review (CLR) and Bibliometric Analysis of Scopus and PubMed Databases

Abstract

English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is considered one of the major sources of aromatic and pharmaceutical plants, as well as a source of several volatile organic compounds (VOCs). This aromatic plant has been widely studied for its diverse range of applications in the healthcare, cosmetic, and food industries. A critical literature review (CLR) and bibliometric analysis of the Scopus and PubMed databases were conducted, focusing on extracting and analyzing metadata related to publication trends, influential authors and institutions, and the thematic focus of the existing literature. This study reveals three major findings: spikes in research publications in 2006, 2014, and 2020, suggesting heightened interest on L. angustifolia research during these periods; significant contributions from the United States, Iran, and China, with prominent institutions like CNRS and Tehran University of Medical Sciences reflecting its global and multidisciplinary appeal; and a wide range of scientific applications, particularly in agricultural sciences, medicine, and biochemistry, with a strong emphasis on peer-reviewed papers and reviews. The study concludes that utilizing VOS-viewer software for bibliometric analyses plays a pivotal role in identifying novel works and collaboration networks, thereby guiding future research directions. This comprehensive analysis underscores L. angustifolia 's significant and evolving impact across various scientific fields.

Keywords

• Lavender
• CLR
• L. angustifolia
• Essential oils
• Vos-viewer

Lavandula angustifolia Araştırmasındaki Eğilimler ve İçgörüler: Eleştirel Literatür Taraması ve Scopus ile PubMed Veritabanlarının Bibliyometrik Analizi

Abstract

İngiliz Lavantası (Lavandula angustifolia), aromatik ve farmasötik bitkilerin ana kaynaklarından biri olarak kabul edilir ve birçok uçucu organik bileşik (VOC) kaynağıdır. Bu aromatik bitki, sağlık, kozmetik ve gıda endüstrilerindeki çeşitli uygulamalarıyla geniş çapta incelenmiştir. Scopus ve PubMed veritabanlarının eleştirel bir literatür taraması (CLR) ve bibliyometrik analizi gerçekleştirilmiş ve yayın eğilimleri, etkili yazarlar ve kurumlar ile mevcut literatürün tematik odaklanmalarıyla ilgili metadatalar çıkarılıp analiz edilmiştir. Bu çalışma üç ana bulguyu ortaya koymaktadır: 2006, 2014 ve 2020 yıllarında araştırma yayınlarında artışlar, bu dönemlerde L. angustifolia araştırmalarına artan ilgi olduğunu göstermektedir; Amerika Birleşik Devletleri, İran ve Çin'den önemli katkılar, CNRS ve Tahran Üniversitesi Tıp Bilimleri gibi önde gelen kurumlar, bu bitkinin küresel ve çok disiplinli çekiciliğini yansıtmaktadır. Çalışma, bibliyometrik analizler için VOS-viewer yazılımının kullanılmasının, yeni çalışmalar ve iş birliği ağlarını belirlemede önemli bir rol oynadığını, böylece gelecekteki araştırma yönlerini yönlendirdiğini sonucuna varmaktadır. Bu kapsamlı analiz, L. angustifolia'nın çeşitli bilimsel alanlardaki önemli ve gelişen etkisini vurgulamaktadır.

Keywords

• Lavanta
• CLR
• L. angustifolia
• Uçucu yağlar
• Vos-viewer

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