Research Trends on Arabica Coffee: A Bibliometric Analysis
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https://doi.org/10.25186/.v20i.2388Abstract
Coffee, one of the world’s oldest and most popular drinks, has become a crucial agricultural commodity with significant economic, social, and environmental impacts. This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of Arabica coffee research, drawing from Scopus and Web of Science (WoS) databases from 1990 to 2024. Given Arabica coffee’s economic, environmental, and socio-cultural significance, scholarly attention has intensified across multiple disciplines, yet an integrated overview of the field remains limited. This research addresses that gap by analysing 7,520 unique records using ScientoPy and VOSviewer to evaluate publication trends, productive institutions, leading journals, contributing countries, and co-occurrence of author keywords. The findings reveal a substantial increase in research output, particularly since 2015, with Brazil emerging as the most prolific country and the
Universidade Federal de Lavras (UFLA) leading institutional contributions. While traditional journals continue to play a key role, newer outlets such as Foods and IOP Conference Series have seen notable recent activity. Keyword co-occurrence analysis identifies two broad thematic directions: established domains focused on plant pathology, biochemical composition (e.g., caffeine, chlorogenic acid), and genetics; and emerging themes including climate change adaptation, antioxidant activity, agroforestry, and quality-driven value chains. The study underscores a shift towards interdisciplinary, sustainability-oriented research driven by environmental challenges, market demands, and policy shifts. This analysis provides a robust platform for future research planning, identifying collaboration opportunities, and aligning academic inquiry with global development goals. Future directions include co-authorship
and citation network analysis, policy impact studies, and exploring digital innovations in Arabica coffee production systems.
Key words: Arabica coffee; agroforestry; sustainable agriculture; functional beverages; good agricultural practices (GAP).
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