The Research Field of Meat Preservation: A Scientometric and Visualization Analysis Based on the Web of Science

Abstract

Meat plays a significant role in human diets, providing a rich source of high-quality protein. With advancements in technology, research in the field of meat preservation has been undergoing dynamic evolution. To gain insights into the development of this discipline, the study conducted an analysis and knowledge structure mapping of 1672 papers related to meat preservation research within the Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC) spanning from 2001 to 2023. And using software tools such as VOSviewer 1.6.18 and CiteSpace 5.8.R3c allowed for the convenient analysis of the literature by strictly following the software operation manuals. Moreover, the knowledge structure of research in the field of meat preservation was synthesized within the framework of “basic research—technological application—integration of technology with fundamental research,” aligning with the research content. Co-cited literature analysis indicated that meat preservation research could be further categorized into seven collections, as well as highlighting the prominent role of the antibacterial and antioxidant properties of plant essential oils in ongoing research. Subsequently, the future research direction and focus of the meat preservation field were predicted and prospected. The findings of this study could offer valuable assistance to researchers in swiftly comprehending the discipline’s development and identifying prominent research areas, thus providing valuable guidance for shaping research topics.

Based on CiteSpace Insights into Illicium verum Hook. f. Current Hotspots and Emerging Trends and China Resources Distribution

“…In summary, the visualization analysis of research institutions and countries indicated a close correlation between the volume of scientific literature and the distribution of I. verum resources. The tier of research journals serves as a critical instrument for gauging the quality of research [13]. Subsequently, we conducted a statistical analysis of the top 10 journals by publication count, both Chinese and internationally, with the results presented in Table 2.…”

“…Literature review is instrumental in understanding the cutting-edge developments within a field. However, the sheer volume of publications in databases presents a challenge in achieving a comprehensive grasp of the domain's evolution [12,13]. Traditional reviews often focus on a specific domain, and it is seldom feasible to encompass the entirety of the literature to analyze the current state of research within a particular field [13], thus necessitating more convenient methods for literature analysis.…”

“…However, the sheer volume of publications in databases presents a challenge in achieving a comprehensive grasp of the domain's evolution [12,13]. Traditional reviews often focus on a specific domain, and it is seldom feasible to encompass the entirety of the literature to analyze the current state of research within a particular field [13], thus necessitating more convenient methods for literature analysis. Rapidly identifying the developmental hotspots and trends within a field can significantly save researchers time by swiftly guiding them toward promising research directions [10,14].…”

Exploring natural colourants for enhanced sausage appeal: A review of sourcing, extraction methods, and applications, with emphasis on beetroot as an example

“…The meat processing stages are crucial for setting the groundwork for later procedures like chilling, chopping, and packing, including slaughtering and dressing. Meat processors may create premium meat products by ensuring animals are treated humanely, keeping environments clean, and using the right handling methods [64].…”