OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Ethiopia is 2. 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 2020-05-01 to 2024-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Efficient adsorption of Rhodamine B using a composite of Fe3O4@zif-8: Synthesis, characterization, modeling analysis, statistical physics and mechanism of interaction	41
Synthesis, characterization and microstructural evaluation of ZnO nanoparticles by William-Hall and size-strain plot methods	33
Studies on physico-mechanical behaviour of kenaf/glass fiber reinforced epoxy hybrid composites	25
Green synthesis of MgO nanoparticles using Moringa oleifera leaf aqueous extract for antibacterial activity	24
Facile synthesis and dyeing performance of some disperse monomeric and polymeric dyes on nylon and polyester fabrics	22
Displacement cloud point extraction procedure for preconcentration of iron(III) in water and fruit samples prior to spectrophotometric determination	14
Levels of selected metals in teff grain samples collected from three different areas of Ethiopia by microwave plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy	11
Synthesis, structural, spectral and biological evaluation of metals endowed 1,2,4-triazole	11
Production and characterization of biodiesel and glycerine pellet from macroalgae strain: Cladophora glomerata	10
Metolazone compound as corrosion inhibitor for API 5L X-52 steel in hydrochloric acid solution	10
Synthesis, characterization, in-vitro anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial screening of metal(II) mixed diclofenac and acetaminophen complexes	9
Spectroscopic properties, molecular structure, anticancer and antimicrobial evaluation of some new moxifloxacin metal complexes in the presence of 1,10-phenanthroline	9
Determination of total phenolic, total flavonoid, ascorbic acid contents and antioxidant activity of pumpkin flesh, peel and seeds	8
Experimental and theoretical investigations (FTIR, UV-VIS spectroscopy, HOMO-LUMO, NLO and MEP analysis) of aminothiophenol isomers	8
Synthesis, structural characterization and nematicidal studies of some new N2O2 Schiff base metal complexes	7
Imidazole and carbazole derivatives as potential anticancer agents: molecular docking studies and cytotoxic activity evaluation	7
Development and validation of a single HPLC method for the determination of thirteen pharmaceuticals in bulk and tablet dosage form	6
Preparation of TiO2-activated kaolinite composite for photocatalytic degradation of rhodamine B dye	6
Mineral contents of barley grains and its processed foods (kolo, porridge, bread and injera) consumed in Ethiopia	5
Molecular structure and optical attributes of (Na-CMC/SA) natural polymer blend	5
Synthesis, characterization, structure determination from powder X-ray diffraction data, and biological activity of azo dye of 3-aminopyridine and its complexes of Ni(II) and Cu(II)	5
Copper-based glass-ceramic as an efficient catalyst in the synthesis of pyrazolo[1,5-a] pyrimidineunder solvent-free condition with docking validation as Covid-19 main protease (Mpro) inhibitor	5
Novel palladium(II) complex derived from mixed ligands of dithizone and triphenylphosphine synthesis, characterization, crystal structure, and DFT study	5
Determination of fatty acids composition by GC-MS and physicochemical parameters of pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima) seed oil cultivated in Ethiopia	5
New analytical methods for the determination of ascorbic acid content in aqueous extracts of flesh, peel and seeds of pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima)	5

Investigations on structural, optical, and impedance spectroscopy studies of titanium dioxide nanoparticles	5
Synthesis and characterization of CdS/UiO-66/Ag3PO4 nanocomposite for photocatalytic degradation of methyl orange under visible light irradiation	4
Green synthesis of silicon dioxide nanoparticles and L arginine@silicon dioxide nano- composites using cellulose of Zizyphus Spina-Christi along with biological evaluation	4
A comprehensive study on optical features, gamma photon buildup factors and neutron shielding capability of B2O3-SB2O3-LI2O-BI2O3 glasses	4
GC-MS and GC-FID analysis of volatile secondary metabolites of the root of Anaphalis contorta Hook F. from India	4
Decolorization of reactive azo dye by fenton and photo-fenton processes in aqueous solution: The influence of operating conditions, kinetics study, and performance comparison	4
Nonlinear optical characteristics of N,N’-bis(salicylidene)-p-phenylenediamine: Z-scan technique and quantum mechanical calculations	4
Levels of selenium in selected river, well and bottled waters in Ethiopia by microwave plasma-atomic emission spectrometry	4
Phytochemical studies of Melilotus officinalis	4
Full optimization and validation of an HPLC method for the quantitative analysis of total sugars in a soft drink	4
Mixed isatin with 3-(2-(aryl)hydrazono)acetylacetone Mn(II), Co(II) and Ni(II) complexes: antibacterial evaluation and molecular properties prediction	4
Simulation studies on corrosion of stone coated roofing sheets sold in Nigeria	4
Theoretical and experimental investigation of thiourea derivatives: synthesis, crystal structure, in-silico and in-vitro biological evaluation	4
Schiff bases derived from 4-amino-N-substituted benzenesulfonamide: synthesis, spectral characterisation and MIC evaluation	4
Interactions mechanism of commonly used drugs for the treatment of Covid-19	4
Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), and Cu(II) complexes of amino acid derived Schiff base ligand: Synthesis, characterization and in-vitro antibacterial investigations	3
Synthesis, spectroscopic characterization, biological screening and POM analysis of potentially bioactive copper(II) carboxylate complexes	3
Peroxidase-like activity of hemoglobin-based hybrid materials against different substrates and their enhanced application for H2O2 detection	3
Cytotoxic compounds from the root bark of Securidac alongipedunculata	3
Novel 6-aryl-7-alkyl/aryl-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,3,5]triazine-5(6H)-thiones, processes for their preparation, characterization and evaluation of their in vitro antioxidant activity	3
Evaluation of heavy metal accumulation in sediment, surface water and some plants in the Karasu Riparian Zone	3
Isatin/thiosemicarbohydrazone hybrids: Facile synthesis, and their evaluation as anti-proliferatıve agents and metabolıc enzyme inhibitors	3
Study of the histidine complex of uranium(IV): synthesis, spectrophotometric, magnetic and electrochemical properties	3
Effect of aluminum oxide on the structure and conduction behaviors of silver borate glasses	3
Evaluation of risk caused by intake of trace metal through consumption of Pleurotus tuber-regium collected around automobile village in Abia State	3
Biochemical studies on protein, phenolic contents and antioxidant activities of Sida cordifolia extracts	3
Synthesis, characterization and urease inhibitory activities of Zn(II) complexes bearing C1-symmetric ligands derived from (R)-phenylethanamine	3
Zinc(II) complex of (Z)-4-((4-nitrophenyl)amino)pent-3-en-2-one, a potential antimicrobial agent: synthesis, characterization, antimicrobial screening, DFT calculation and docking study	3
Synthesis and efficiency of new pyridine, chromene and thiazole containing compounds as antimicrobial and antioxidant agents	3
Investigation of the effect of some polar organic solvents on the leaching and dissolution kinetics of chalcopyrite in hydrogen peroxide and sulfuric acid solution	3
Cellulose acetate-Sn(IV) molybdophosphate: A biopolymer supported composite Exchanger for the removal of selected heavy metal ions	3
Effect of stabilizer on optical band gap of ZnO and their performance in dye-sensitized solar cells	3
Chemical composition and antibacterial activity of essential oils from various parts of Gladiolus candidus, Ranunculus multifidus, Artemisia abyssinica and Crinum abyscinicum	3
Chemical constituents and acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activity of Piper abbreviatum Opiz	3
Novel and high efficient cycloaddition of CO2 with epoxides to cyclic carbonates over reusable mesoporous KIT-6 supported imidazolium lactate catalyst	3
Photocatalytic degradation efficiency of azo dye in aqueous phase using different photo catalysts	3
Synthesis and characterization of novel four heterodimetallic mixed metal complexes of 2,6-pyridinedicarboxylic acid	3
Optimization of ultrasound-assisted extraction of bioactive compounds from Gomphrena celosioides Mart. using response surface methodology	3
Kinetics and mechanistics steps to the electron transfer reaction of peroxo-bridged binuclear cobalt(III) complex of succinimide by glycine in aqueous acidic medium	3
New iron(III), cobalt(II), nickel(II), copper(II), zinc(II) mixed-ligand complexes: Synthesis, structural, DFT, molecular docking and antimicrobial analysis	3
Spectroscopic, thermal analyses, XRD spectra and nematicidal activity study of some new N2O2 tetradentate Schiff base metal ions complexes	3
Total phenolics and antioxidant capacity of the white and brown teff [Eragrostic tef (Zuccagni) trotter] varieties cultivated in different parts of Ethiopia	3
In vitro antifungal, anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic activities of Rumex abyssinicus rhizome extract and bioassay-guided isolation of cytotoxic compounds from Rumex abyssinicus	2
Paper microfluidic device and spectrophotometry methods for colorimetric detection of phenylephrine hydrochloride in pure and pharmaceutical preparations	2
Ascorbic acid content and the antioxidant activity of common fruits commercially available in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia	2
Synthesis, characterization, biological activity, molecular docking and thermal analysis of binuclear complexes	2
Polypyrrole–polyaniline-water hyacinth leaf protein concentrate composite for the removal of Cr(VI) from aqueous solution: kinetics, isotherm and thermodynamic studies	2
Electrochemical micromachining and parameter optimization on AZ31 alloy—ANN and TOPSIS techniques	2
An efficient ionic liquid-based cloud point extraction to preconcentrate mercury in environmental samples and hair of occupational workers before spectrophotometric detection	2
Optimization of ultrasound-assisted extraction of phenolic compounds from fresh Moringa oleifera leaves with a response surface methodology and comparison with the Soxhlet extraction method	2

Solvent free synthesis of hydrazine carbothioamide derivatives as a precursor in the preparation of new mononuclear Mn(II), Cu(II), and Zn(II) complexes: Spectroscopic characterizations	2
Photocatalytic oxidation of butan-2-ol over multi walled carbon nanotubes/cobalt phthalocynanine composites	2
Anti-cancer Schiff bases as photostabilizer for poly(vinyl chloride)	2
Chemical composition and anti-inflammatory activity of essential oils from resin of Commiphora species	2
Synthesis, structural elucidation and electrochemical behavior of some oxime-phenylalanine mixed ligand complexes	2
Chemical constituents of Eremomastax speciosa (Hochst.) Cufod leaves and its cytotoxic potential on NIH-3T3 cells	2
Primary GC-MS chemical analysis of alcoholic extract of Emex spinosa (L.) Campd. and screening of their antioxidant, antibacterial, and cytotoxic characteristics	2
Green and facile synthesis of cerium doped Ni3Fe electrocatalyst for efficient oxygen evolution reaction	2
Determination of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid in water, sediment and soil using high performance liquid chromatography	2
Levels of selected metals in the fruits of a wild edible plant (Rubus steudneri Schweinf) and its underlying soil	2
Efficient removal of methyl orange using magnesium oxide nanoparticles loaded onto activated carbon	2
Adsorption of diazo dye direct red-28 and tetra-azo dye direct black-22 using calcined kaolin in aqueous solutions	2
Synthesis, characterization, and photocatalytic efficiency of a new smart PdO oxide nanomaterials for using in the recycling and sustainable wastewater treatment	2
Parameters for the conductometric association for lump and nano CoSO4.7H2O in the presence and absence of fuchsin acid in water at different temperature	2
Optimization of NaCl based spray corrosion test process parameters of heat treated hybrid metal matrix composites	2
Chemical constituents and acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activity of Beilschmiedia insignis Gamble	2
SALLE combined with LD-DLLME for pesticides analysis in sugar and soil samples	2
Solid-state synthesis and physico-chemical characterization of modified smectites using natural clays from Burkina Faso	2
Major and heavy metals contents and health risk assessment of pumpkin peel, flesh and seed by microwave plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy	2
Silver nanoparticle-modified graphite pencil electrode for sensitive electrochemical detection of chloride ions in pharmaceutical formulations	2
Volatile components of Dillenia reticulata King (Dilleniaceae) essential oil and their cytotoxicity	2
Novel synthesis of pyran-3-hydrazide derivatives and their uses to the synthesis hydrazide-hydrazone, pyrazole and thiazole derivatives with anticancer activities	2
Determination of heavy metals in cement dust, top soil and teff around Habesha and Mugher cement factory, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia	2
The effect of graphite composition on polyaniline film performance for formalin gas sensor	2
Essential oil and smoke components of Carissa spinarum	2