Seven decades of Ramadan intermittent fasting research: Bibliometrics analysis, global trends, and future directions

Obaideen, Khaled; Shihab, Katia Abu; Madkour, Mohamed; Faris, MoezAlIslam

doi:10.1016/j.dsx.2022.102566

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“…Standard bibliometric methods were utilized to carry out a quantitative study of the quantity of scientific output that was included in the COVID‐19 medical waste literature 121, 122. Bibliometric analysis has been carried out in this research to assess the scientific production of medical waste based on quantitative and qualitative bases.…”

Section: Bibliometric Studymentioning

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COVID‐19: Medical Waste Management, Impact on Sustainable Development Goals, and Bibliometric Analysis

Olabi,

Shehata,

Obaideen

et al. 2023

Chem Eng & Technol

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This comprehensive review examines various methods of treating medical waste in the context of the sustainable development goals (SDGs). A bibliometric analysis was conducted to investigate the impact of COVID‐19 on medical waste, which showed a notable increase in publications in recent years. Findings indicate that thermal treatment with energy recovery, including pyrolysis, gasification, oxidation, and plasma gasification, is the most effective approach for managing medical waste. However, research on the impacts of medical waste on SDGs is insufficient, warranting further investigations to better understand the intersections between medical waste management and the SDGs. The need for international cooperation and collaboration in addressing medical waste management challenges, especially during crises, is highlighted. Understanding the links between medical waste management and the SDGs is crucial in developing sustainable solutions aligned with the global sustainability agenda. Further research and international collaboration are needed to address the challenges associated with medical waste management and contribute to the achievement of the SDGs.

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Section: Bibliometric Studymentioning

confidence: 99%

COVID‐19: Medical Waste Management, Impact on Sustainable Development Goals, and Bibliometric Analysis

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Shehata,

Obaideen

et al. 2023

Chem Eng & Technol

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“…Among these, religious forms of fasting such as Ramadan intermittent fasting (RF) have received continuous attention ( 7 ). For example, several beneficial health impacts of RF have been demonstrated in numerous studies over the last seven decades ( 8 ). Previous studies reported RF was associated with reduced metabolic syndrome components ( 9 ), reduced body weight ( 10 ), reduced body fatness ( 11 ) with emphasis on visceral fats ( 12 ), decreased inflammatory and oxidative stress markers ( 13 ), and improved glucometabolic regulation ( 14 ) and liver function tests ( 15 ).…”

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Examination of sleep in relation to dietary and lifestyle behaviors during Ramadan: A multi-national study using structural equation modeling among 24,500 adults amid COVID-19

Khan

BaHammam²,

Amanatullah³

et al. 2023

Front. Nutr.

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BackgroundOf around 2 billion Muslims worldwide, approximately 1.5 billion observe Ramadan fasting (RF) month. Those that observe RF have diverse cultural, ethnic, social, and economic backgrounds and are distributed over a wide geographical area. Sleep is known to be significantly altered during the month of Ramadan, which has a profound impact on human health. Moreover, sleep is closely connected to dietary and lifestyle behaviors.MethodsThis cross-sectional study collected data using a structured, self-administered electronic questionnaire that was translated into 13 languages and disseminated to Muslim populations across 27 countries. The questionnaire assessed dietary and lifestyle factors as independent variables, and three sleep parameters (quality, duration, and disturbance) as dependent variables. We performed structural equation modeling (SEM) to examine how dietary and lifestyle factors affected these sleep parameters.ResultsIn total, 24,541 adults were enrolled in this study. SEM analysis revealed that during RF, optimum sleep duration (7–9 h) was significantly associated with sufficient physical activity (PA) and consuming plant-based proteins. In addition, smoking was significantly associated with greater sleep disturbance and lower sleep quality. Participants that consumed vegetables, fruits, dates, and plant-based proteins reported better sleep quality. Infrequent consumption of delivered food and infrequent screen time were also associated with better sleep quality. Conflicting results were found regarding the impact of dining at home versus dining out on the three sleep parameters.ConclusionIncreasing the intake of fruits, vegetables, and plant-based proteins are important factors that could help improve healthy sleep for those observing RF. In addition, regular PA and avoiding smoking may contribute to improving sleep during RF.

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“…2 Diabetes is the most extensively studied single medical condition in connection with RF. 2,3 Here, we provide a thematic overview of the global research work conducted during 2022 on the impact of RF on people with diabetes. We aimed to provide a concise bird's eye view of the literature published in a year.…”

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Ramadan Fasting and Diabetes (2022): The Year in Review

Hafidh

Besheya

Elmehdawi

et al. 2023

Journal of Diabetes and Endocrine Practice

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Objectives The literature on the impact of Ramadan fasting (RF) on metabolic control and health in people with diabetes is widely spread in many journals making it not readily accessible to those interested in the subject. We aimed to provide a narrative overview of the global literature production in 1 year (2022) on diabetes and RF. Materials and Methods It is a narrative, non-systematic review of the international literature from a single major medical online database (i.e., PubMed) in one calendar year (2022). Relevant literature was narrated in a concise thematic account. Results Themes emerged from the review of the literature on RF published in 2022, including a couple of studies on the epidemiology of fasting in the real world by adults and children. Three studies involved some pathophysiological observations of metabolic and other biochemical markers. Several studies assessed the use and safety of different pharmacological therapeutic agents. Certain sulfonylureas, such as modified-release gliclazide, were considered safer than other sulfonylureas. Newer basal insulin analogs were studied in different geographical and socioeconomic settings (Gulf vs. South East Asia). The role of diabetes technology in Ramadan was the focus of several studies of insulin pumps and monitoring. Special themes were high-risk groups, pregnancy, acute complications, postbariatric surgery, and COVID-19 in Ramadan. Few studies examined the safety of sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors as a class and individually during RF. Professional and patient perspectives released in 2022 included updated guidelines for adults and adolescents. Conclusions In 2022's medical literature, RF and diabetes continue to address epidemiology, the burden of diabetes care on fasting patients, and discussions of concerns of patients and healthcare professionals. Risk stratification and issues of high-risk patients are still in focus for children, adolescents, and adults. Approaches to effective management still gather evidence for newer pharmacological agents and diabetes technology.

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Seven decades of Ramadan intermittent fasting research: Bibliometrics analysis, global trends, and future directions

Cited by 53 publications

References 80 publications

COVID‐19: Medical Waste Management, Impact on Sustainable Development Goals, and Bibliometric Analysis

COVID‐19: Medical Waste Management, Impact on Sustainable Development Goals, and Bibliometric Analysis

Examination of sleep in relation to dietary and lifestyle behaviors during Ramadan: A multi-national study using structural equation modeling among 24,500 adults amid COVID-19

Ramadan Fasting and Diabetes (2022): The Year in Review

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