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Mapping the landscape of Consumer Food Waste
J Harvey1, G Nica-Avram1, M Smith2
1N/LAB, Nottingham University Business School, Jubilee Campus, University of Nottingham, UK.
Appetite
|September 23, 2021
Summary
Academic interest in consumer food waste has surged since 2015, driven by global sustainability goals and climate change concerns. Research is rapidly expanding with diverse themes and increasing academic consolidation.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Sociology
- Consumer Behavior
Background:
- A significant increase in academic publications and citations on consumer food waste has been observed since 2015.
- This surge is largely attributed to the urgency stemming from global Sustainable Development Goals and climate change initiatives.
Discussion:
- Topic modeling reveals a diversification of research themes, indicative of a 'Cambrian Explosion' following a period of academic dormancy.
- Network analysis indicates that while consumer food waste is a widely studied topic, academic citations are becoming increasingly concentrated within a small percentage of journals.
Key Insights:
- The field is experiencing rapid growth, evidenced by a metaphorical 'Cambrian Explosion' of diverse research themes.
- Citation practices are consolidating, with a disproportionate number of citations going to a limited set of journals.
Outlook:
- The field shows signs of maturity, with an increasing number of review papers emerging to synthesize existing knowledge.
- Future research may focus on consolidating findings and addressing the complex drivers of consumer food waste across disciplines.
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