Xikombiso Mbhenyane

930 total citations
61 papers, 609 citations indexed

About

Xikombiso Mbhenyane is a scholar working on Nutrition and Dietetics, General Health Professions and Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health. According to data from OpenAlex, Xikombiso Mbhenyane has authored 61 papers receiving a total of 609 indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 39 papers in Nutrition and Dietetics, 30 papers in General Health Professions and 15 papers in Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health. Recurrent topics in Xikombiso Mbhenyane's work include Child Nutrition and Water Access (38 papers), Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations (28 papers) and Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (15 papers). Xikombiso Mbhenyane is often cited by papers focused on Child Nutrition and Water Access (38 papers), Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations (28 papers) and Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (15 papers). Xikombiso Mbhenyane collaborates with scholars based in South Africa, Cameroon and Switzerland. Xikombiso Mbhenyane's co-authors include Ayuk Betrand Tambe, Michael Zimmermann, Pieter L. Jooste, Ralf Biebinger, Lindita Grimci, Noureddine Chaouki, Reneé Blaauw, Ramoteme L. Mamabolo, A Dannhauser and Mieke Faber and has published in prestigious journals such as American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism and International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.

In The Last Decade

Xikombiso Mbhenyane

50 papers receiving 586 citations

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Xikombiso Mbhenyane South Africa 14 303 157 102 102 87 61 609
Namukolo Covic South Africa 17 372 1.2× 204 1.3× 95 0.9× 74 0.7× 147 1.7× 43 828
Jonathan Gorstein United States 15 437 1.4× 149 0.9× 139 1.4× 90 0.9× 194 2.2× 33 797
Akwilina Wendelin Mwanri Tanzania 12 214 0.7× 115 0.7× 137 1.3× 59 0.6× 93 1.1× 36 517
Nimmathota Arlappa India 19 584 1.9× 191 1.2× 145 1.4× 48 0.5× 203 2.3× 56 1.0k
Folake Samuel Nigeria 14 398 1.3× 143 0.9× 92 0.9× 18 0.2× 159 1.8× 51 674
Greg Garrett Switzerland 14 534 1.8× 164 1.0× 180 1.8× 121 1.2× 180 2.1× 26 908
Arnold Timmer United States 14 214 0.7× 70 0.4× 189 1.9× 231 2.3× 114 1.3× 18 555
Grant J Aaron Switzerland 17 779 2.6× 246 1.6× 165 1.6× 38 0.4× 240 2.8× 31 1.1k
Indrapal I. Meshram India 14 340 1.1× 157 1.0× 105 1.0× 25 0.2× 107 1.2× 30 491
Hou Kroeun Canada 19 630 2.1× 202 1.3× 175 1.7× 24 0.2× 121 1.4× 54 929

Countries citing papers authored by Xikombiso Mbhenyane

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Fields of papers citing papers by Xikombiso Mbhenyane

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Xikombiso Mbhenyane

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All Works

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Mbhenyane, Xikombiso, et al.. (2024). Development of a workplace breastfeeding support practice model in South Africa. International Breastfeeding Journal. 19(1). 32–32. 1 indexed citations
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Ekesa, Béatrice, et al.. (2024). Designing a Contextualized Food-Based Strategy to Improve the Dietary Diversity of Children in Rural Farming Households in Central Uganda. Food and Nutrition Bulletin. 45(1). 24–37. 1 indexed citations
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Mbhenyane, Xikombiso, et al.. (2024). Maternal Feeding Practices of Children One to Three Years in Collins Chabane Municipality of South Africa. Ecology of Food and Nutrition. 63(4). 281–303.
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Meriki, Henry Dilonga, et al.. (2023). Poor Dietary Diversity, a Key Determinant of Household Food Insecurity: Insights from a Community-Based Survey in Buea Health District, Cameroon. Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition. 19(6). 966–984.
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Tambe, Ayuk Betrand, et al.. (2023). Household socio-economic determinants of food security in Limpopo Province of South Africa: a cross sectional survey. Agriculture & Food Security. 12(1). 10 indexed citations
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Mbhenyane, Xikombiso, et al.. (2023). A Systematic Review of Indigenous Food Plant Usage in Southern Africa. Sustainability. 15(11). 8799–8799. 5 indexed citations
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Mbhenyane, Xikombiso, et al.. (2023). Breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices of mothers exposed to the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative in Limpopo Province. South African Journal of Child Health. 78–84. 2 indexed citations
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Clarke, Pamela N., et al.. (2023). Contribution of dietary patterns and dietary diversity to the nutritional status of children under five years in Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, South Africa. African Journal of Food Agriculture Nutrition and Development. 23(9). 24715–24740.
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Tambe, Ayuk Betrand, et al.. (2023). Associations among Food Systems, Food Environments, Food Choices, Food Security, and Nutrition Transition in Limpopo Province, South Africa: A Cross-Sectional Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 20(16). 6557–6557. 2 indexed citations
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Mbhenyane, Xikombiso, et al.. (2023). Innovative dishes and micronutrient composition of traditionally preserved Amaranthus, Vigna unguiculata and Bidens pilosa. South African Journal of Botany. 163. 478–487. 2 indexed citations
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Mbhenyane, Xikombiso, et al.. (2022). Nutrition knowledge competencies of intermediate and senior phase educators in Limpopo Province. South African Journal of Childhood Education. 12(1). 1 indexed citations
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Tambe, Ayuk Betrand, et al.. (2021). Socio-cultural beliefs influence feeding practices of mothers and their children in Grand Popo, Benin. Journal of Health Population and Nutrition. 40(1). 33–33. 27 indexed citations
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Tambe, Ayuk Betrand, et al.. (2021). Food security and related health risk among adults in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. South African Journal of Science. 117(11/12). 3 indexed citations
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Mbhenyane, Xikombiso, et al.. (2020). Impact of the child support grant on the diet and nutritional status of children under 5 years old in Mogalakwena Municipality, Limpopo Province, South Africa. South African Journal of Child Health. 14(1). 15–19. 4 indexed citations
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Mbhenyane, Xikombiso. (2017). Indigenous foods and their contribution to nutrient requirements. South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 30(4). 5–7. 30 indexed citations
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Mbhenyane, Xikombiso. (2013). The consumption of indigenous fruits and vegetables and health risk in rural subjects of Limpopo province, South Africa. Indilinga African Journal of Indigenous Knowledge Systems. 12(1). 160–168. 5 indexed citations
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Mbhenyane, Xikombiso, et al.. (2011). Knowledge and consumption of indigenous food by primary school children in Vhembe District in Limpopo Province. Indilinga African Journal of Indigenous Knowledge Systems. 10(2). 210–227. 5 indexed citations
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Steyn, Nelia P. & Xikombiso Mbhenyane. (2008). Workforce development in South Africa with a focus on public health nutrition. Public Health Nutrition. 11(8). 792–800. 10 indexed citations
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Mbhenyane, Xikombiso, et al.. (2001). The glycaemic index of indigenous South African foods. South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 14(3). 88–95. 3 indexed citations

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