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VOL. 11, ISSUE 4 (2026)
A systematic classification of literature in food science, nutrition, and bioactive chemistry using Cooper’s taxonomy
Authors
Dr. Nemik Shah, Dr. Bhavik S Shah
Abstract
The ever-growing amount of data on food science, human nutrition, and
bioactive chemistry produces numerous manuscripts with mixed results. Most of
the existing reviews concentrate on individual aspects of the analyzed studies,
neglecting other important elements. This article aims to demonstrate the
distribution of the reviewed manuscripts according to Cooper’s (1988) six
taxonomy dimensions: focus, goal, perspective, coverage, organization, and
audience. Each of these aspects will be discussed, and the key findings will be
presented. The majority of the reviewed studies focus on a specific outcome,
namely, the quantity of extracted compounds, free-radical scavenging
properties, and enzyme inhibition. The critical aspect of bioactive compounds’
research is the tendency to prioritize the results of target analysis rather
than the development of novel theoretical approaches, such as
structure-activity relationship investigations. Concerning the goal of each
review, most of the analyzed articles aim at collecting the available data on
either the impact of particular food components or the use of various
analytical techniques. However, only a few of the reviewed manuscripts contain
criticism of the methods used in the primary studies and their insufficiency in
addressing the current understanding of physiological processes. The
perspective of the majority of the reviewed manuscripts is deemed neutral,
which might signify the insignificance of the addressed issue or the authors’
lack of argumentation. Articles that tackle the notion of innovative delivery
forms and the use of sustainable technologies are bias-inclusive. The analyzed
literature covers a wide range of plant species in terms of both food science
and basic biochemical research. The distribution of content is primarily
conceptual and methodological rather than chronological. Lastly, the audience
of most reviewed manuscripts is highly specialized, which signifies the absence
of a broader interest in the topic. The findings of this study indicate the
trends in bioactive compound research and provide a transparent perspective on
each reviewed article’s content, aims, and target audience.
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Pages:65-73
How to cite this article:
Dr. Nemik Shah, Dr. Bhavik S Shah "A systematic classification of literature in food science, nutrition, and bioactive chemistry using Cooper’s taxonomy". International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, Vol 11, Issue 4, 2026, Pages 65-73
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