REVEALING THE MULTIFACETED LANDSCAPE OF PROPOLIS RESEARCH (1945-2023): A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF DYNAMICITY, SPATIOTEMPORAL TRENDS, AND EMERGING PARADIGMS IN SCHOLARLY DISCOURSE

Year 2024, , 417 - 441, 18.11.2024

Siddig İbrahim Abdelwahab , Manal Mohamed Elhassan Taha Abdalbasit Mariod

https://doi.org/10.31467/uluaricilik.1536087

Abstract

Propolis, a natural resinous substance produced by bees, has long been known for its potential health benefits. This study aims to present a comprehensive bibliometric investigation, exploring the dynamicity, spatiotemporal trends, and emerging patterns in the scholarly discourse surrounding propolis research. The study tailed PRISMA guidelines and used MeSH databases and Scopus to retrieve relevant bibliographic data spanning 75 years. R-based Bibliometrix and VOSviewer applications were employed for data analysis. A noticeable increase in scholarly production was observed in the last two decades. Active participation in propolis research was identified from Brazil, China, and Türkiye. The multidimensional nature of propolis research was evident through the diversity of topics covered in highly impactful research and intellectual maps of information sources. Thematic evolution highlighted the dynamic nature of propolis research, with emerging areas of investigation and an enhanced understanding of its therapeutic applications. Five prominent themes emerged: "propolis," "oxidative stress," "honey," "beeswax," and "allergic contact dermatitis." Additionally, emerging themes included chronic kidney disease, COVID-19, and metabolomics. Mapping international cooperation and co-citation of authors demonstrated multiple research activities. The findings of this study hold implications for researchers, healthcare professionals, and policymakers, providing insights into the current landscape of propolis research.

Keywords

Propolis, Bioactive Compounds, Therapeutic Potential, Antimicrobial, Bibliometrics

Project Number

RG24-M014

Propolis Araştırmalarının Çok Yüzlü Görünümünü Açığa Çıkarma (1945-2023): Dinamiklik, Zamansal-Mekansal Eğilimlerin veYeni Paradigmaların Kapsamlı Analizi

Abstract

Arılar tarafından üretilen doğal reçinemsi bir madde olan propolis, sağlık açısından potansiyel faydaları ile uzun zamandır bilinmektedir. Bu çalışma, propolis araştırmalarını çevreleyen bilimsel söylemdeki dinamikliği, mekansal-zamansal eğilimleri ve ortaya çıkan kalıpları keşfederek kapsamlı bir bibliyometrik araştırma sunmayı amaçlamaktadır. Çalışmada PRISMA yönergeleri izlenmiş ve 75 yılı kapsayan ilgili bibliyografik verileri elde etmek için MeSH veri tabanları ve Scopus kullanılmıştır. Veri analizi için R tabanlı Bibliometrix ve VOSviewer uygulamaları kullanılmıştır. Son yirmi yılda bilimsel üretimde gözle görülür bir artış gözlemlenmiştir. Brezilya, Çin ve Türkiye'den propolis araştırmalarına aktif katılım tespit edilmiştir. Propolis araştırmalarının çok boyutlu doğası, son derece etkili araştırmalarda ele alınan konuların çeşitliliği ve bilgi kaynaklarının entelektüel haritaları ile ortaya çıkmıştır. Tematik evrim, propolis araştırmalarının dinamik doğasını, ortaya çıkan araştırma alanlarını ve terapötik uygulamalarının daha iyi anlaşılmasını vurgulamıştır. Öne çıkan beş tema olarak: “propolis”, ‘oksidatif stres’, ‘bal’, ‘balmumu’ ve ‘alerjik kontakt dermatit’tir. Ek olarak, ortaya çıkan temalar arasında kronik böbrek hastalığı, COVID-19 ve metabolomikler yer almaktadır. Uluslararası işbirliğinin ve yazarların ortak atıflarının haritalanması, çoklu araştırma faaliyetlerini göstermiştir. Bu çalışmanın bulguları, araştırmacılar, sağlık uzmanları ve politika yapıcılar için çıkarımlar içermekte ve mevcut durum hakkında içgörü sağlamaktadır.

Keywords

Propolis, Biyoaktif Bileşikler, Terapötik Potansiyel, Antimikrobiyal, Bibliyometri

Supporting Institution

the Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, Jazan University, Saudi Arabia

Project Number

RG24-M014

Thanks

The authors gratefully acknowledge the funding of the Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, Jazan University, Saudi Arabia, through Project Number: RG24-M014.

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