Trends and gaps in the global scientific literature about Jatropha curcas L. (Euphorbiaceae), a tropical plant of economic importance
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Resumo: | Jatropha curcas L., popularly known as the physic nut, is a monoecious, perennial lactiferous species belonging to the family Euphorbiaceae. Recently, interest in this species has been growing, due to its ability to flourish on degraded land and in soils with low natural fertility, the high oil content of its seeds, its rapid growth and easy propagation, and the identification of several secondary metabolites with medicinal importance. This study aims to report the main trends and gaps in the global scientific literature about J. curcas L, using a scientometric analysis. We have carried out this scientometric analysis on the global literature to identify: 1) temporal publication trends; 2) the quality of scientific production, estimated using citation numbers and journal impact factors; 3) the main journals and countries interested in this topic and the language of scientific divulgation; 4) the main research fields; 5) the use of wild or commercial cultivars; and 6) average authorship levels and international collaboration networks. Our findings have revealed a continuous increase in both quantitative and qualitative parameters in studies about J. curcas. The main trends in physic nut studies involve biofuel production and the plant’s agronomic characteristics. The main knowledge gaps relating to J. curcas are in the fields of forestry, sustainability, animal nutrition, and genetic improvement. Another problem identified in this study is a lack of commercial seeds; none of the studies analyzed have used commercial seeds. India, Brazil, and China together are responsible for 55% of the knowledge about this species, obtained through scientific production. Only moderate international collaboration has been observed between countries, perhaps as consequence of conflicts of interest. Despite an increasing number of articles, some countries have stopped producing J. curcas L, and the worldwide crop production has decreased. |
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Trends and gaps in the global scientific literature about Jatropha curcas L. (Euphorbiaceae), a tropical plant of economic importanceTendências e lacunas na literatura científica global sobre Jatropha curcas L. (Euphorbiaceae), uma planta tropical de importância econômicaBiofuelPharmacological potentialOilseedScientometrics.BiocombustívelPotencial farmacológicoOleaginosaCienciometria.Jatropha curcas L., popularly known as the physic nut, is a monoecious, perennial lactiferous species belonging to the family Euphorbiaceae. Recently, interest in this species has been growing, due to its ability to flourish on degraded land and in soils with low natural fertility, the high oil content of its seeds, its rapid growth and easy propagation, and the identification of several secondary metabolites with medicinal importance. This study aims to report the main trends and gaps in the global scientific literature about J. curcas L, using a scientometric analysis. We have carried out this scientometric analysis on the global literature to identify: 1) temporal publication trends; 2) the quality of scientific production, estimated using citation numbers and journal impact factors; 3) the main journals and countries interested in this topic and the language of scientific divulgation; 4) the main research fields; 5) the use of wild or commercial cultivars; and 6) average authorship levels and international collaboration networks. Our findings have revealed a continuous increase in both quantitative and qualitative parameters in studies about J. curcas. The main trends in physic nut studies involve biofuel production and the plant’s agronomic characteristics. The main knowledge gaps relating to J. curcas are in the fields of forestry, sustainability, animal nutrition, and genetic improvement. Another problem identified in this study is a lack of commercial seeds; none of the studies analyzed have used commercial seeds. India, Brazil, and China together are responsible for 55% of the knowledge about this species, obtained through scientific production. Only moderate international collaboration has been observed between countries, perhaps as consequence of conflicts of interest. Despite an increasing number of articles, some countries have stopped producing J. curcas L, and the worldwide crop production has decreased.Jatropha curcas L., p opularmente conhecida como pinhão manso é uma espécie monóica, lactífera e perene pertencente à família Euphorbiaceae. Recentemente, o interesse científico por esta espécie vem aumentando devido à capacidade dessa planta de se desenvolver em terras degradadas ou em solos de baixa fertilidade natural; ao alto teor de óleo de suas sementes; a propagação fácil; ao rápido crescimento; a identificação de vários metabólitos secundários com relevante potencial medicinal. O objetivo deste estudo foi relatar as principais tendências e lacunas da literatura científica mundial sobre J. curcas L através de uma análise cienciométrica. Neste estudo foi realizada uma análise da literatura mundial tentando identificar: 1.) as tendências temporais de publicação; 2.) a qualidade da produção científica estimada pelo número de citações e fator de impacto das revistas; 3.) as principais revistas e países interessados no tema ea linguagem da divulgação científica; 4.) os principais campos de estudos; 5.) A utilização de cultivar selvagem ou comercial; e 6.) número médio de autores e rede de colaboração. Como resultado, observou-se aumento contínuo em ambos os parâmetros quantitativos e qualitativos nos estudos sobre J. curcas. As principais tendências em estudos de pinhão-manso foram à produção de biocombustíveis e características agronômicas. As principais lacunas no conhecimento sobre J. curcas foram associados com a silvicultura e sustentabilidade, nutrição animal e melhoramento genético. Outro problema identificado neste estudo foi a falta de sementes comerciais, todos os artigos investigados usaram sementes não comerciais. Em relação à produção científica, Índia, Brasil e China juntos foram responsáveis por 55% dos artigos publicados sobre o tema. Além disso, observou-se moderada colaboração internacional entre os países, talvez como consequência do conflito de interesse. Apesar do aumento no número de artigos sobre J. curcas, alguns países pararam de produzir pinhão manso, e a produção mundial dessa cultura está diminuindo.UEL2018-02-16info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionbibliometric analysisapplication/pdfhttps://ojs.uel.br/revistas/uel/index.php/semagrarias/article/view/2748910.5433/1679-0359.2018v39n1p7Semina: Ciências Agrárias; Vol. 39 No. 1 (2018); 7-18Semina: Ciências Agrárias; v. 39 n. 1 (2018); 7-181679-03591676-546Xreponame:Semina. 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Trends and gaps in the global scientific literature about Jatropha curcas L. (Euphorbiaceae), a tropical plant of economic importance Tendências e lacunas na literatura científica global sobre Jatropha curcas L. (Euphorbiaceae), uma planta tropical de importância econômica |
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Trends and gaps in the global scientific literature about Jatropha curcas L. (Euphorbiaceae), a tropical plant of economic importance |
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Trends and gaps in the global scientific literature about Jatropha curcas L. (Euphorbiaceae), a tropical plant of economic importance Pereira, Illana Reis Biofuel Pharmacological potential Oilseed Scientometrics. Biocombustível Potencial farmacológico Oleaginosa Cienciometria. |
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Trends and gaps in the global scientific literature about Jatropha curcas L. (Euphorbiaceae), a tropical plant of economic importance |
title_full |
Trends and gaps in the global scientific literature about Jatropha curcas L. (Euphorbiaceae), a tropical plant of economic importance |
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Trends and gaps in the global scientific literature about Jatropha curcas L. (Euphorbiaceae), a tropical plant of economic importance |
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Trends and gaps in the global scientific literature about Jatropha curcas L. (Euphorbiaceae), a tropical plant of economic importance |
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Trends and gaps in the global scientific literature about Jatropha curcas L. (Euphorbiaceae), a tropical plant of economic importance |
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Pereira, Illana Reis |
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Pereira, Illana Reis D'Abadia, Patrícia Lima Prado, Angélica Daiane Lemos do Matos, Fabio Santos Nabout, João Carlos Gonçalves, Pablo José Almeida, Luciane Madureira |
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D'Abadia, Patrícia Lima Prado, Angélica Daiane Lemos do Matos, Fabio Santos Nabout, João Carlos Gonçalves, Pablo José Almeida, Luciane Madureira |
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Pereira, Illana Reis D'Abadia, Patrícia Lima Prado, Angélica Daiane Lemos do Matos, Fabio Santos Nabout, João Carlos Gonçalves, Pablo José Almeida, Luciane Madureira |
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Biofuel Pharmacological potential Oilseed Scientometrics. Biocombustível Potencial farmacológico Oleaginosa Cienciometria. |
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Biofuel Pharmacological potential Oilseed Scientometrics. Biocombustível Potencial farmacológico Oleaginosa Cienciometria. |
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Jatropha curcas L., popularly known as the physic nut, is a monoecious, perennial lactiferous species belonging to the family Euphorbiaceae. Recently, interest in this species has been growing, due to its ability to flourish on degraded land and in soils with low natural fertility, the high oil content of its seeds, its rapid growth and easy propagation, and the identification of several secondary metabolites with medicinal importance. This study aims to report the main trends and gaps in the global scientific literature about J. curcas L, using a scientometric analysis. We have carried out this scientometric analysis on the global literature to identify: 1) temporal publication trends; 2) the quality of scientific production, estimated using citation numbers and journal impact factors; 3) the main journals and countries interested in this topic and the language of scientific divulgation; 4) the main research fields; 5) the use of wild or commercial cultivars; and 6) average authorship levels and international collaboration networks. Our findings have revealed a continuous increase in both quantitative and qualitative parameters in studies about J. curcas. The main trends in physic nut studies involve biofuel production and the plant’s agronomic characteristics. The main knowledge gaps relating to J. curcas are in the fields of forestry, sustainability, animal nutrition, and genetic improvement. Another problem identified in this study is a lack of commercial seeds; none of the studies analyzed have used commercial seeds. India, Brazil, and China together are responsible for 55% of the knowledge about this species, obtained through scientific production. Only moderate international collaboration has been observed between countries, perhaps as consequence of conflicts of interest. Despite an increasing number of articles, some countries have stopped producing J. curcas L, and the worldwide crop production has decreased. |
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