Culinary Arts Research in Focus: Mapping Global Trends, Gaps, and Future Pathways through Bibliometric Analysis
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https://doi.org/10.37134/perspektif.vol17.sp.6.2025Keywords:
bibliometric analysis, culinary art research, interdisciplinarity, sustainability, global collaborationAbstract
This study offers a thorough bibliometric analysis of the global scholarly activity in culinary research from 2021 to 2024, employing Scopus-indexed publications. The study reveals evolving theme trends, authorship patterns, and international collaboration networks through advanced approaches such as co-authorship mapping, keyword co-occurrence, and co-citation analysis with VOSviewer. The results reveal a significant increase in publication activity peaking in 2023, followed by a pronounced decrease in 2024–2025, necessitating a serious examination of the sustainability of academic momentum.An examination of 283 publications indicates significant interdisciplinary convergence among social sciences, agriculture, humanities, and environmental studies, with thematic clusters encompassing sustainability, cultural heritage, food safety, and health. The survey reveals ongoing shortcomings, especially regarding the representation of marginalized cuisines, underrepresented locations, and emergent digital technologies. The co-citation network underscores the intellectual foundation of the domain in food tourism, sensory studies, and sociocultural frameworks. Co-authorship data reveals regional differences, highlighting predominant contributions from North America and Europe. Terms like “gastronomy,” “food preparation,” and “culinary education” highlight the practical and cultural aspects of the topic. This bibliometric mapping delineates the intellectual terrain of culinary research while providing strategic insights for enhancing inclusion, interdisciplinarity, and global equity. The paper continues by suggesting future research avenues that incorporate technology innovation and broaden cross-cultural collaboration to augment the relevance and societal impact of culinary scholarship.
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