OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Studies in Conservation is 1. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-01-01 to 2026-01-01.)

Article	Citations
A Digital Study of the Morphological and Stability Issues of a Delicate Wax-based Artwork	9
Environmental Conditions for Danish Storage Buildings: A Summary of 20 Years of Air Quality Surveys	9
Polymer Matrix and Stone Powder Based Composite Mortar for the Restoration of Sille Stone Structures	9
An Example of Integrated Geological Survey of Geomaterials and their Weathering Forms: the Reggia di Caserta Main Façade	8
Hidden Images, Symbols, and Inscriptions: Exploring Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Use of Oil Sticks	8
The Positive Role of Trees in Protecting Outdoor Painted and Engraved Rock Sites	7
Conservation of Dong Minority Wooden Structures: In Situ Material Investigation of the Yashang Drum Tower in Hunan, China	7
Selective Electrochemical Treatment of Naturally Aged Silver Alloy Artefacts	6
Giuseppe De Nittis and the ‘Modern Manner’: Choices and Uses of Painting Supports from the Art Markets of Late-nineteenth-century Europe	6
Fire Risk Assessment in Museums on the HERIe Web-based Decision-supporting Platform	6
Learning from the Past: Rediscovering Traditional Medieval Wood Tar Adhesives for Sustainable Stone Conservation and Built Heritage	6
An Assessment of Integrated Pest Management Awareness in Heritage Institutions	5
Sustainable Conservation Solutions in a Hostile Environment: The Historic Huts of Antarctica	5
Correction	5
What Escapes the Eye: Exploring the Toxicity of a Red Velvet Spanish Carta Ejecutoria (1792)	5
Standardizing Collections Record Data for Increased Understanding of Glass Collections Across the Smithsonian Institution	5
A Colorful Legacy: Multi-technical Studies of Eighteenth-century Overglaze Enamels of the Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory	5
Data Collection for Cultural Heritage Risk Management: the Damage Map through Heritage Building Information Modeling (HBIM) Project Applied to the Façade of St Francis o	4
Implementing an Adaptive Climate Control Strategy: Collection Monitoring and Sustainability Outcomes	4
Sustainable and Collaborative Solutions for the Long-term Care of Heritage Earthen Sites in Seismic Areas in Peru	4
A Comparative Study of Bond Strength, Reversibility, and Projected Long-Term Durability of Lining Techniques for the Structural Stabilisation of Canvas Paintings	4
Understanding the Manufacture of Hetian Administration Banknotes from Xinjiang Using Low- and High-resolution Analytical Methods	4
Insight on 3D Virtual Reconstruction of Architectural and Archaeological Cultural Heritage: Critical Assessment, Comprehensive Guidelines, and Recommendations	4
Hyperspectral Imaging Analyses of Cleaning Tests on Edvard Munch's Monumental Aula Paintings	4
From Lima to Canton and Beyond: Mobile and Digital Research Infrastructure for Closing the Gap Between Resource-rich and Resource-poor Organisations	4

Lost and Found: Documentary Evidence and Scientific Examination of a Mid-Eighteenth Century Japanese Urushi Box	4
Study of Biodeterioration Potential of Microorganisms Isolated in the Paintings Storeroom of Mouze Makhsus Museum, Golestan Palace, Tehran	4
Italian Influence in a Portuguese Mannerist Painting (Part I): A New Palette with Original Orange and Green Pigments	4
Improving Sustainability for the Conservation of the Eravimangalam Subramanyaswamy Temple: Virtual Reconstruction and Greener Formulations as a Means of Involving the Community	3
Light-Induced Degradation of Cinnabar and Red Lead Paint Layers in Historical Wall Paintings: A Quantitative Evaluation of Light-Exposure Limits	3
How Different Analytical and Stylistics Investigations Can Help in Describing Artefacts Made of Non-coeval Parts: The Imago Pietatis in Breno	3
‘Dash on the Poison': Analysis of an 1837 Bound Herbarium Laced with Colorless Arsenic Trioxide	3
Can Artificial Intelligence Reconstruct Ancient Mosaics?	3
Metalworking Influence on the Corrosion Behaviour of Sterling Silver and Silver Plated Copper	3
Hearts and Homes: The Potential of Conservation Laser Cleaning for Post-disaster Wellbeing and Waste Reduction	3
Research on the Corrosion Mechanism of Ancient Celadons from the Dalian Island No. 1 Shipwreck	3
Pleasing the Wrathful Deities: Ethical Approaches to the Care of Tibetan Skull Drums	3
Cleaning of Contemporary Public Murals from Unwanted Graffiti Overpaintings: A Sustainable Green Approach	3
Distribution of In-plane Physical Properties of Handmade Xuan Paper: Revealing the Effects of the Sheet Forming Process and the Folded State on Handmade Xuan Paper	3
The Nucleus of Color: Analysis of Hélio Oiticica’s Studio Materials	3
Sasanian Niello Inlay: Microanalytical Investigation of a Silver Oval Bowl with Tigers and Grapevines	3
Alexander Scott and the Early Years of the British Museum’s Research Laboratory (1920–1924)	3
Evaluation of Degradation of Japanese Hanging Scrolls Using Relative Peak Area of Volatile Organic Compounds	3
Emergency Response Plan Workshops: The Value of an Interdisciplinary Collaborative Approach. An Innovative Methodology at the Service of the Collective	3
Improved Utilization of Radiographs of Ancient Metal Objects under Heterogeneous Image Blurring	3
Defining Sustainable Priorities and Actions for Storage of a Public Archive: A UK Case Study	3
Amplifying Indigenous Australian Voices in the Conservation and Management of Rock Art	3
Conservators Delivering Change	3
Revolutionary Conservation and the Evolution of Conservatism: I. E. Grabar and the Design of Socialist Monument Protection Policy in the Russian Soviet Socialist Republic	3
A Long View of Change in Caring for Historic House Interiors: from Housekeeping to Preventive Conservation, Collections Care and Beyond	3
Pigments and Binders Used in Bark Paintings by Aboriginal Artists from Across the Northern Territory and the Kimberly Region in Western Australia	3
Handling ‘Poison Books’: Dry Versus Wet Scenarios	3
A Value-Chain Model for Research in Heritage Conservation: The Research Center for Heritage Conservation in Lima, Peru	3
The Costs Of Changing: Factors Affecting Museum Loan Specifications and Their Revision	3
Interrogating Pollutants in Collecting Institutions During the Implementation of HVAC Energy-Saving Strategies: Lessons Learned and Practical Implications for Optimizing Sustainable Environmental Cont	3
Strengthening Training in the Conservation of Cultural Heritage Through Academic Collaboration	3
A Robotic Storage Facility for the Dutch National Library Collections	2
Case Study: the Application of Trichogramma Evanescens Westwood (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) as a Novel Integrated Pest Management Solution against Webbing Clothes M	2
More Reliable Dating of Japanese Silk Mounting Textiles for Conservation Decisions: Effects of Silk Processing on Silk Surface Morphology and Aspartic Acid Racemization	2
Research on the Fabrication of Simulated Weathering Samples of Quyang Chinese White Marble	2
Salt Accumulation in Heritage Sandstones Under Continuous Wick Effect Conditions	2
The Quest for Improved Collection Care: Opportunities for Participatory Processes Involving Distant Source Communities	2
The Continuing Development of Display Recommendations at the National Galleries of Scotland: Exploring a Value-based Decision Strategy for Light Risk Mitigation	2
International Cooperation between Korea and Cambodia to Conserve and Manage Angkor Stone Heritage using Non-destructive Technology	2
Sustainable Cultural Preservation in Central Asia – Involving Local Communities as Caretakers of Archaeological Sites	2
The Application of Remote Sensing in the Conservation of the Archaeological Site of Pachacamac (Second–Sixteenth Century, Peru)	2
Application of Digital Technology to Chinese Traditional Furniture: A Review	2
A Complete Methodology for Structural Finite Element Analysis of Terracotta Sculptures Based on a 3D Scanned Model: A Case Study on the Terracotta Warriors (China)	2
Conservation in the Performative Turn	2
Multi-Analytical Investigation of Arsenical Transfer and Remediation on Nineteenth-Century Green Books	2
Magnets in Conservation of Easel Paintings: Mechanical Forces between Magnets and a Thin Paint Layer	2
Study on the Feasibility of the TG Method for Maximum Water Content Measurement of Waterlogged Archaeological Wood	2
Influence of Anti-cracking Fiber on Properties of Traditional Sticky Rice-lime Mortar	2
Occupational Exposure Risk Assessment of Library Collections Work Tasks and Storage Areas	2
Investigating Stitched Support Techniques for Tapestry Using Digital Image Correlation	2

Causes of Silver Mirroring and Yellowing on a Nineteenth-century Photographic Gelatin Glass Plate Negative	2
Dutch Boy Strikes Again!: Lead-Based Watercolors in Paint Books for Children	2
Nothing Lasts Forever? Considering Lifespans in a Contemporary Collection	2
Still Elastic? Comparing Cool and Anoxic Storage for the Preservation of Aged Rubber	2
Assessing Engineering Art Heritage: Historical Lifting Devices in Poland	2
The Performance of Repair Material for Fine Clay Layers of Clay Sculptures in the Zhongning Grottoes, China	2
Comparison of Preventive Conservation Guidelines for Particulate Matter and Lighting in Heritage Libraries	2
Spectroscopic Investigation of Tikuna Blue: A Still Unknown Colorant from the Amazon Forest	2
Metallurgical Analysis and Conservation of Turbine Blades from Recovered Apollo F-1 Engines	2
Let’s Talk Toxic: Communicating About Bibliotoxicology Using SciComm and BibComm Ideals	2
Phenotypic Trait of Painting Cracks	2
Load Bearing Capacity and Failure Analysis of Fibrous Plaster Wads	2
Comparison of Storage Systems for a Scientific-Technical Museum Collection Based on Corrosivity Assessment by Metallic Dosimeters	2
Building on Successful Mechanical and Passive Environmental Controls for Preventive Conservation Through Data Analysis at National Museum Cardiff, Wales	2
Climate Change, Climate Action and Cultural Heritage Collections in Australia	2
A Reply to ‘A Note of Caution on the Use of Calcium Nanoparticle Dispersions as Deacidifying Agents’	2
The Regulation of Lead White Paint in Conservation and Artistic Practice	2
Mosaic Materials in an Art Deco Steel-framed Building	2
The White Glaze of Delft Blue: A Comparative Study of Historical Recipes for the White Tin Glaze Used in Delftware and Other Dutch Tin-glazed Earthenware During Their Heyday ( c.	1
In the Heat of the Moment: Testing Fire-Protective Covers for Mitigating Damage to Large Historic Inventories	1
Decision-making Process in Polychromy Removal: Practical Application on the Stone Polychrome Sculpture of the Pensive Christ from Saint Barbara’s Cathedr	1
Developing an Adaptive Climate Control Strategy and Programme Monitoring Micro-change in Wooden Heritage Objects	1
Color Under Siege: Material Analysis and Housing of Late Nineteenth-Century Posters from the Siege and Commune of Paris	1
Conserving Performance, Performing Conservation: Kim Kardashian x Marilyn Monroe	1
APOYOnline: A Sustainable Approach to Heritage Preservation Across the Americas	1
Lights, Camera, Conservation! Managing the Risks When Filming in Historic Locations: Adapting to Growth, a Pandemic and the Need for Sustainability	1
Conservation and Analyses of the Twelfth-Century Bronze Doors made by Oderisius of Benevento in Troia, Italy	1
Calculating the Carbon Footprint of Interventive and Preventive Conservation at English Heritage, UK	1
Stabilization of Iron Gall Ink Damaged Paper with Nanosized Magnesium Hydroxide and Antioxidants	1
A Multi-Analytical Study on Characteristics and Formation Mechanisms of Corrosion on Bronze Sheets from the Chu Culture Tombs in Dangyang, China	1
Restoration of Doleshwar Mosque: Reviving Craft and Engaging Craftsmen of Lime- surkhi	1
Chromatic Restoration of a Beech Marten Taxidermy Specimen to Resemble its Original Population: Analysing Painting Products and Colour Parameters	1
Culture, Education and Conflict: The Relevance of Critical Conservation Pedagogies for Post-conflict Afghanistan	1
Saving the Seat of Democracy: The Restoration of the Palace of Westminster	1
From Paper Fibers to Practical Conservation Experiences: The International Paper Conservation Seminars in Latin America	1
It’s Not Easy Being Green – The Challenge of Having Poisonous Arsenic Containing Books in a National Library Collection	1
Quantitative Morphological Analysis of Warp and Weft Yarns in Historical Woven Structures	1
A Study of Protective Coatings for Archaeological Silver	1
An Investigation of the Grounds in Nineteenth-Century Chinese Export Oil Paintings	1
Planning for Artefact Installation and the Challenges of Implementation: Behind the Scenes in the King Tutankhamun Gallery at the Grand Egyptian Museum	1
Investigating Nineteenth Century Gel Mediums: From Historical Recipes to Model Systems	1
Treatment Case Studies in the Consolidation and Adhesion of Cellulose Nitrate	1
Sustainable and Beneficial: Pollutant Absorption and Relative Humidity Control in Display Cases by Saturated Salt Solutions	1
Some Considerations on Recent Approaches to Cleaning, Conservation, and Display of Ancient Marble Sculptures from Historical Collections	1
Preventive Conservation, Treatment, and Technical Study of Plasticized Poly(vinyl chloride) Multiples by Joseph Beuys	1
Making It Last: Training Conservators in Sustainable Solutions for Treating Outdoor Painted Sculpture	1
Evaluating the Workability of Highly Viscous Polymeric Dispersions (HVPDs) of xPVAc-Borax for Cleaning Gilded Wooden Surfaces	1
Microanalytical Study and Conservation of Wuzhu Coins from the Eastern Han Dynasty, China	1
Better Use of Showcases for Preservation and Sustainability	1
Collaboration as a Solution to the Challenge of Re-instating the Statue of Scott After the Canterbury Earthquake, New Zealand	1
Salvaging Art Collections in the Face of Natural Disasters: Challenges and Outcomes	1
Protecting Three-Dimensional Museum Collections During Transport: Engineering and Evaluation of Transport Crates Featuring Wire-Rope Isolators for Improved Vibration Mitigation	1
Microfade Testing of Fourteen Natural Dyes on Wool: A Comparison of Five Mordants	1
Greenwashing Revelations through Revision: Re-evaluating Sustainability Claims for Bioplastics	1
Electrochemical Analysis of Chloride Impacts on Passivation of Archaeological Iron in Desalination Solutions	1
Leadership: the Act of Making Way for Others	1
Conserving Animation Cels: Reattaching Loose Paint Without Adhesive	1
In it for the Long Haul: Collaboration and Adaptation in Conserving a Set of Sixteenth-century Tapestries over 25 Years	1
Collecting and Producing New Documentation to Support Curatorial and Conservation Decisions in Helena Almeida’s Mixed-media Photography	1
Preliminary Research into Education for Sustainability in Cultural Heritage Conservation	1
A Comparative Study of Invasive and Micro-Invasive Analytical Methods for the Detection and Identification of Historically Applied Pesticides to Archival Records	1
Conservation as Cultural Practice: The Portrait Collection of Indigenous Delegates by Henry Inman	1
Change Comes from Within: Shared Efforts in Developing Conservation in Indonesia	1
Revealing the Dye Components in 1250-Year-Old Japanese Textiles Via High-Performance Liquid Chromatography	1
Manufacturing Techniques of the Mortar Excavated from the Tieguai Tomb of the Northern Song Dynasty in Nanling, Southern China	1
Analysis of ‘Byne’s Disease’ in the Bivalvia Collection of the Natural History Museum of Denmark	1
Conserving Context and Community: Reconnecting an Illegally Excavated, Precolonial Dugout Canoe to its Community	1
Comprehensive Research on the Layered Corrosion of Archaeological Copper Wares: A Case Study from Qinghai, China	1
A Study of Traditional Chinese Wheat Starch Paste and Paste-coated Paper	1
The GREENART Project: Environmentally Friendly and Low Impact Materials for the Conservation of Cultural Heritage	1