Bibliometric Analysis of Propolis Research Based on ITGInsight
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Propolis garnered considerable attention due to its multifaceted pharmacological properties. A bibliometric analysis of 4,215 propolis research papers published between 2014 and 2024 was conducted in this study. The Web of Science Core Collection database served as the data source, and ITGInsight software was utilized for analytical processing. The study delineated propolis research through multi-dimensional assessments, including national contributions, institutional affiliations, author influence, journal prominence, and thematic evolution. It revealed that Brazil, China and Turkey were the leading contributors, while the most productive institutions went to the University of São Paulo (Brazil), the State University of Maringá (Brazil), and King Saud University (Saudi Arabia). Scholars such as Jairo Kenupp Bastos and Vassya Bankova were identified as prominent figures, while the journals Molecules and the Journal of Apicultural Research stood out as the predominant publication platforms. Thematic analysis indicated sustained interest in the chemical composition and its medicinal properties of propolis. Burst detection analysis identified “nanotechnology”, “functional foods”, and “immune regulation” as emerging research frontiers in recent years. Generally, thisstudy summarized the landscape and trends of propolis research and offered valuable guidance for future explorations.
