TOWARDS A GREENER NUTRITION AND HEALTHIER WORLD: A BIBILOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF PLANT-BASED FOODS, EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES, AND THEIR IMPACT ON WOMEN’S HEALTH AND WELL BEING

Abstract

The objective of this study is to examine the influence of new technology on research trends concerning plant-based foods and its impacts for world health,has a particular emphasis on women's welfare. A thorough bibliometric study was conducted using data obtained through the Scopus database, concentrating on papers from 1989 to 2024. Initially, 7,111 papers were found, and after using the selection requirements, 4,607 documents were chosen for comprehensive analysis. The research indicates a significant rise in articles about plant-based diets, especially post-2008, associated with progress in data analytics, biotechnology, and artificial intelligence. Prominent themes highlighted include sustainability, health outcomes, and the importance of protein, highlighting the multidisciplinary character of this domain. The research indicates a growing emphasis on gender-specific nutritional factors, especially the impact of plant-based diets on women's health, including maternity nutrition, illness prevention, and general well-being. The results highlight that technology developments have expedited research, resulting in a more profound comprehension of the health advantages of plant-based diets. The findings indicate that stakeholders in the fields of  food technology, ecological sustainability, and public health  need to work to incorporate these insights into legislation and practices, guaranteeing fair access to nutritional breakthroughs that particularly benefit women.This work enhances the current literature by providing a comprehensive analysis of the correlation between technology improvements and plant-based nutrition research, therefore generating significant insights for scholars, policymakers, and industry professionals.