Andi Tenri Biba MALLOMBASANG, Andi Zulkifli ABDULLAH, Mohammad Dharma UTAMA, Veni HADJU, Stang STANG, Anwar MALLONGI
The Anatolian Journal of Family Medicine - 2026;9(2):110-121
Objectives: This study aimed to map the global scientific landscape and research evolution on the relationship between masticatory performance and blood glucose levels using bibliometric analysis. Methods: This quantitative-descriptive bibliometric study analyzed publications from the Scopus database covering the period 1994-2025. Keyword combinations related to mastication and glycemic response were used for the search. Data were analyzed using R Studio (v2024.4.1), VOSviewer (v1.6.20), and Tableau (v2023.2) to identify bibliometric indicators, collaborative networks, and thematic trends. Results: A total of 652 publications from 311 sources were analyzed. Research output grew from 10 articles/year (1995-2005) to 34 articles/year (2017-2025). Asian countries led the research effort (46.80%), with Japan contributing the most (97 publications). Tokyo Medical and Dental University was the most productive institution, while Hirano Hirohiko and Watanabe Yutaka were the most cited authors (9 publications; 795 citations each). Major publication outlets included the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation and Gerodontology. Thematic evolution progressed from observational studies (2010-2013) to mechanistic research (2014-2017) and clinical interventions (2018-2020). Conclusion: There has been substantial growth in research examining the relationship. Future research should address geographical imbalances, promote methodological standardization, and encourage future longitudinal and interventional research.
