Healthy Tadulako Journal (Jurnal Kesehatan Tadulako)
Vol. 12 No. 2 (2026)

Trends and Innovations in Stunting Prediction Using Machine Learning: A Bibliometric Analysis of Scopus Literature (2019-2024)

A Fahira Nur (Department of Midwivery, Universitas Widya Nusantara, Palu, Indonesia)
Adhar Arifuddin (Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Tadulako, Indonesia)
Rosa Dwi Wahyuni (Department of Clinical Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Tadulako, Indonesia)
Hidayanti Arifuddin (Department of Midwifery, Poltekkes Kemenkes Jakarta 1, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Apr 2026

Abstract

Background: Stunting is a global malnutrition issue affecting children's development worldwide. Machine learning (ML) has been applied to predict stunting; however, studies on international collaboration and ML application across various geographical contexts remain limited. Objective: This study aims to analyze publication trends and collaboration patterns in stunting prediction research using machine learning and identify the most relevant ML methods. Methods: A bibliometric analysis was conducted using the Scopus database, focusing on publications from 2019 to 2024. The data were analyzed through descriptive statistics and science mapping, including trend topics, co-occurrence networks, and international collaboration analysis. Results: The study found that regression-based algorithms and deep learning are the most widely used machine learning methods for stunting prediction. International collaborations between countries with high stunting prevalence, such as Indonesia, Bangladesh, and Ethiopia, were also identified. Conclusion: This study highlights the importance of developing locally tailored predictive models and strengthening international collaboration to improve the effectiveness of stunting prediction models. Cross-sector and interdisciplinary collaborations are also essential for more holistic solutions.

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htj

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Dentistry Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

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Healthy Tadulako Journal (Jurnal Kesehatan Tadulako) merupakan media komunikasi dan publikasi ilmiah di bidang ilmu kesehatan yang diterbitkan oleh Unit Penjaminan Mutu Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Tadulako yang. Jurnal ini terbit secara berkala 4 kali dalam setahun (Januari, April, Juli dan ...