Gastrointestinal Impact of Flatulence-Causing Compounds in Foods: A Scientometric Study

Abstract

Flatulence, or the passing of gas, can be caused by various factors, including the consumption of foods that contain hydrogen sulfide. When these foods are digested, they can release hydrogen sulfide gas, accumulating in the intestines and releasing flatulence. The present study aimed to give a scientometric overview of publications on flatulence regarding productive sources/journals, top active authors, foremost affiliations, prominent countries, and most used author’s keywords. In all, 4752 articles were downloaded from the Web of Science [WoS] database [2007-2021], consisting of journal articles, review articles, and the English language. Data analysis and network visualization maps were created using Micro Soft Excel, Biblioshiny, and VOS viewer. The results indicate that the most productive author was Germain DP contributed 53 papers with the highest received 4026 citations. The topmost journal contributions were Plos One with number 113. Findings revealed that the top two institutions were from Canada. It was revealed that the United States, and China were the second-ranked in document contributions related to flatulence research. Articles produced by single-country publications had a higher number of papers compared with papers produced by multiple-country publications. Clinical research is a crucial aspect of healthcare as it helps determine the safety and effectiveness of new medical interventions, which can be used to improve patient outcomes related to flatulence research.