Nutritional composition and health benefits of peas—a bibliometric research
Pea (Pisum sativum L.) is a nutritious legume with health benefits, gaining attention as a functional food. Bibliometric studies use quantitative methods to assess research trends, gaps, and future directions. The main objective of this study was to provide a comprehensive overview of the fragmented...
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| author | Melekşen Akin Sadiye Peral Eyduran Jelena Mileševic Jelena Mileševic Suzana Pavlovic Amil Orahovac Marta W. Vasconcelos Marija Knez |
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| description | Pea (Pisum sativum L.) is a nutritious legume with health benefits, gaining attention as a functional food. Bibliometric studies use quantitative methods to assess research trends, gaps, and future directions. The main objective of this study was to provide a comprehensive overview of the fragmented literature on the nutritional profiles and health benefits of peas using a bibliometric approach. The analysis examined publications from 2013 to 2023, revealing trends in publication volume, author productivity, and international collaboration. Publications peaked in 2015, focusing on topics such as dietary fibers, carotenoids, phenolic compounds, and antinutrients affecting mineral bioavailability. Over the decade, the annual growth rate was 3.25%. The University of Saskatchewan produced the most influential research, with Warkentin TD as the most productive author. Canada and Poland had the highest number of publications, with the USA, China, and India following. Six major international co-authorship networks were identified, highlighting significant collaborations between countries. Key research themes included antioxidants, protein, fiber, and phytate in peas. This study provides a strong foundation for future integrated research, helping to better understand the potential of peas as a functional food and guiding more targeted studies to address current knowledge gaps across various disciplines. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-c28195ac90d643caaa338c96fad2c6ef2025-08-20T01:49:23ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Nutrition2296-861X2025-05-011210.3389/fnut.2025.15501421550142Nutritional composition and health benefits of peas—a bibliometric researchMelekşen Akin0Sadiye Peral Eyduran1Jelena Mileševic2Jelena Mileševic3Suzana Pavlovic4Amil Orahovac5Marta W. Vasconcelos6Marija Knez7Department of Horticulture, Iğdır University, Iğdır, TürkiyeDepartment of Horticulture, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Fethiye, TürkiyeCentre of Research Excellence in Nutrition and Metabolism, Institute for Medical Research, National Institute of Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, SerbiaCAPNUTRA Capacity Development in Nutrition, Belgrade, SerbiaCentre of Research Excellence in Nutrition and Metabolism, Institute for Medical Research, National Institute of Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, SerbiaFaculty of Food Safety, Food Technology and Ecology, University of Donja Gorica, Podgorica, MontenegroLaboratório Associado, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, CBQF-Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Porto, PortugalCentre of Research Excellence in Nutrition and Metabolism, Institute for Medical Research, National Institute of Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, SerbiaPea (Pisum sativum L.) is a nutritious legume with health benefits, gaining attention as a functional food. Bibliometric studies use quantitative methods to assess research trends, gaps, and future directions. The main objective of this study was to provide a comprehensive overview of the fragmented literature on the nutritional profiles and health benefits of peas using a bibliometric approach. The analysis examined publications from 2013 to 2023, revealing trends in publication volume, author productivity, and international collaboration. Publications peaked in 2015, focusing on topics such as dietary fibers, carotenoids, phenolic compounds, and antinutrients affecting mineral bioavailability. Over the decade, the annual growth rate was 3.25%. The University of Saskatchewan produced the most influential research, with Warkentin TD as the most productive author. Canada and Poland had the highest number of publications, with the USA, China, and India following. Six major international co-authorship networks were identified, highlighting significant collaborations between countries. Key research themes included antioxidants, protein, fiber, and phytate in peas. This study provides a strong foundation for future integrated research, helping to better understand the potential of peas as a functional food and guiding more targeted studies to address current knowledge gaps across various disciplines.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2025.1550142/fullanalysisnetwork analysisperformance analysisPisum sativumscience mapping |
| spellingShingle | Melekşen Akin Sadiye Peral Eyduran Jelena Mileševic Jelena Mileševic Suzana Pavlovic Amil Orahovac Marta W. Vasconcelos Marija Knez Nutritional composition and health benefits of peas—a bibliometric research Frontiers in Nutrition analysis network analysis performance analysis Pisum sativum science mapping |
| title | Nutritional composition and health benefits of peas—a bibliometric research |
| title_full | Nutritional composition and health benefits of peas—a bibliometric research |
| title_fullStr | Nutritional composition and health benefits of peas—a bibliometric research |
| title_full_unstemmed | Nutritional composition and health benefits of peas—a bibliometric research |
| title_short | Nutritional composition and health benefits of peas—a bibliometric research |
| title_sort | nutritional composition and health benefits of peas a bibliometric research |
| topic | analysis network analysis performance analysis Pisum sativum science mapping |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2025.1550142/full |
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