Analisis Bibliometrik Pengaruh Madu Sebagai Salah Satu Terapi Komplementer Pada Balita Dengan Ispa

Bibliometric Analysis of the Effect of Honey as a Complementary Therapy for Toddlers with Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI)

Abstract

Introduction: Honey has been investigated as a complementary therapy to help relieve cough symptoms and sleep disturbances in children with acute respiratory tract infections (ARI); however, the structure and development of related literature have not been adequately mapped. Objective: This study aimed to describe publication trends, scientific contributors, citation impact, collaboration patterns, and thematic developments in research on honey as a complementary therapy for children with ARI. Methods: A descriptive bibliometric analysis was conducted using a synthetic dataset resembling a Scopus export for methodological training purposes. Records published from 2000 to August 2024 were screened, resulting in 146 documents from an initial 214 records. Performance analysis and science mapping were performed based on the Bibliometrix and VOSviewer approaches. Results: The dataset consisted of 146 documents from 78 sources, involving 612 authors and receiving 2,984 citations. The annual publication growth rate reached 9.0%, with international collaboration accounting for 28.1%. The United States, India, and Iran were identified as the leading contributors. Four major research themes were identified: clinical effectiveness, therapeutic comparisons, biological properties, and safety and implementation. Conclusion: Research on honey as a complementary therapy for children with ARI has shown continuous growth with a strong clinical orientation. However, gaps remain regarding safety education, caregiver implementation, and standardization of pediatric outcome measures.