OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Wound Repair and Regeneration is 6. 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 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Issue Information	96
Donepezil promotes skin flap survival through activation of the HIF‐1α/VEGF signalling pathway	67
A simplified method for monitoring cytokines in wound fluid	61
Performance of artificial intelligence chatbots in interpreting clinical images of pressure injuries	40
Erratum	39
Clinical Effectiveness of Monofilament Fibre Pads for Bacterial and Biofilm Removal in Pressure Injuries: A Retrospective Cohort Study	34
Patient and wound factors associated with WOUND‐Q scales measuring health‐related quality of life: An international cross‐sectional study	29
Enhanced Early Vascularization and Tissue Formation in a Biphasic Collagen Hydrogel Dermal Regeneration Template	29
Cryogel wound dressings based on natural polysaccharides perfectly adhere to irregular wounds for rapid haemostasis and easy disassembly	27
The heterogeneous wound microbiome varies with wound care pain, dressing type, and inflammatory gene expression	24
Fat Graft as Regenerative Treatment of Facial Manifestations of Systemic Sclerosis: A Systematic Review on the Role of Adipose Tissue‐Derived Stem Cells and on Surgical Outcomes to Define a New Standa	23
A collagen‐based layered chronic wound biofilm model for testing antimicrobial wound products	23
Minimally Invasive Floating Metatarsal Osteotomy for Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis	22
52^nd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Wound Healing	22
Current State‐Of‐Play of the EU Advanced Therapy Medicinal Product ( ATMP ) Field, With an Emphasi	22
Reviewers List	21
Issue Information	21
Letter to editor in response to ‘Tian K, Ye J, Zhong Y, Jia Z, Xu W, Gao S, Cao S, Li K, Wu L. Autologous i‐PRF promotes healing of radiation‐induced skin injury. Wound Repair Regen. 2023;3	21
51^st Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Wound Healing	20
Basic haematological tests as inflammatory performance markers of patients treated either by conservative surgery or minor amputation for infected diabetic foot ulcers	20
Multimodal imaging device to comprehensively assess infection, oxygenation, and wound analytics—A pilot study	20
Polymicrobial infection in bone biopsies and relapse in diabetic foot osteomyelitis: The role of soft tissue involvement	19
Cover Image	18
The effect of quince seed mucilage on perineal pain and healing following episiotomy: A randomised, triple‐blind, placebo‐controlled study	17
Oral Presentation Abstracts for the ETRS Conference 2025, Cardiff (UK)	16

Endothelial Cell Responses to Photobiomodulation Treatments in Diabetic Wounds Are Mediated via Concerted PDGF, VEGF and TGF‐β Signalling	16
A Matrix‐Derived Bioactive Peptide Enhances Epidermal Thickness and Hair Follicle Neogenesis in Grafted Dermal–Epidermal Composites	16
Relaxation intervention to improve diabetic foot ulcer healing: Results from a pilot randomized controlled study	15
Skin metabolism in obesity: A narrative review	15
Oxygen‐Releasing Exosome Hydrogels for Hypoxic Wounds: A Combined Approach to Enhance Healing in Chronic Ulcers	14
53rd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Wound Healing	14
Reconstructed Human Skin Models to Study Superficial and Deep Skin Wound Healing In Vitro	14
Research hotspot and trend of chronic wounds: A bibliometric analysis from 2013 to 2022	14
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Digital ulcers associated with scleroderma: A major unmet medical need	13
Validation and efficacy of ‘pure’ venous lymph node flap in a rat lymphoedema model	13
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Advancing Wound Care With 3‐D Imaging: Clinical Applications, Performance and Future Directions	13
What is slough? Defining the proteomic and microbial composition of slough and its implications for wound healing	13
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Outcomes of open reduction and internal fixation of calcaneus fractures: A database study comparing patients with and without diabetes	13
Effectiveness of Photobiomodulation and Exercise‐Based Rehabilitation on Pain and Functional Recovery in Patients With Rotator Cuff Pathology	13
Nanomaterial interventions for wound healing: Current status of preclinical and clinical studies	12
A Macrophage‐Based Cell Therapy Approach Promotes Collagen Deposition in Diabetic Wounds	12
2026 WHS Abstract Session	12
Keloids in male genitalia—Systematic review and illustrative case report	12
Incisional Hernia Development: Wound Healing Gone Wrong?	12
Analgesic Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of VPX638 Administered Topically to Painful Wounds	12
Comparative Efficacy of Platelet‐Rich Plasma, Platelet‐Rich Fibrin, and Conventional Therapy in Chronic Non‐Healing Skin Ulcers: A Randomised Clinical Trial	12
Differential Gene Expression in Healing and Non‐Healing Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Discovery of Novel Ratiometric Biomarker to Predict Healing Outcome	11
A role for vitamin D and the vitamin D receptor in keloid disorder	11
Evaluating the cost‐effectiveness of diabetic foot ulcer management by wound care specialists in Indonesia	11
A Multi‐Centre, Randomised, Controlled Clinical Trial Assessing Cryopreserved Ultra‐Thick Human Amniotic Membrane in the Treatment of Complex Diabetic Foot Ulcers	11
Topical vanadate improves tensile strength and alters collagen organisation of excisional wounds in a mouse model	11
List of Reviewers	11
Issue Information	10
Investigation of the monocyte/high‐density lipoprotein ratio as a prognostic criterion in burn patients	10
Antibiotic‐loaded bone substitutes therapy in the management of the moderate to severe diabetic foot infection: A meta‐analysis	10
Autologous i‐PRF promotes healing of radiation‐induced skin injury	10
Strengthening the Psychological Care of Patients With Diabetic Foot Complications	10
Wound Bed Temperature as a Biomarker: Clinical Utility, Limitations and Future Directions	10
Early Patient‐Reported Outcomes as Predictors of Long‐Term Scar Satisfaction: An Exploratory Cohort Study	10
Therapeutic potential of silkworm sericin in wound healing applications	10
2023 WALT Manipal Abstracts	10
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Bioinspired Provisional Matrix Stimulates Regenerative Healing of Diabetic Wounds	10
Animal models for the study of acute cutaneous wound healing	10
Pressure injuries and biofilms: Microbiome, model systems and therapies	9
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A pro‐reparative bioelectronic device for controlled delivery of ions and biomolecules	9
Evidence for the in vivo existence and mobilisation of myeloid angiogenic cells and pericyte‐like cells in wound patients after skin grafting	9
Effectiveness of Maggot Debridement Therapy for Chronic Wounds: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials	9
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Re: Antimicrobial Potential of Maggot Excretions/Secretions From Blowflies (Diptera: Calliphoridae)	8
3D‐printed electrospun fibres for wound healing	8

Fibroblast‐Derived TGFβ1 Regulates Skin Repair and Fibrosis	8
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Cytokine stability in chronic wound fluid and its association to fibroblast proliferation	8
Clinical utility of⁶⁷Gallium‐SPECT/CTfor determining osteotomy indication in patients with lower‐limb osteomyelitis	8
Issue Information	8
Low‐temperature plasma jet suppresses bacterial colonisation and affects wound healing through reactive species	8
Photobiomodulation and Sericin in the Treatment of Second‐Degree Burns Induced in Wistar Rats	8
Candidate Biomarkers for Hard‐to‐Heal Wounds Revealed by Single‐Cell RNA Sequencing of Wound Fluid in Murine Wound Models	8
Healing profiles in patients with a chronic diabetic foot ulcer: An exploratory study with machine learning	7
Topical Tranexamic Acid, Adrenaline and Bupivacaine Solution for Pain Management and Healing in Split‐Thickness Skin Graft Donor Sites: An Open‐Label Interventional Study With Randomised Side Allocati	7
Bacterial Fluorescence Signals Predict Dermal Regeneration Template Integration Outcomes	7
Risk factors associated with pressure ulcer recurrence after reconstruction: Analysis of a national database	7
Racial/ethnic disparities in chronic wounds: Perspectives on linking upstream factors to health outcomes	7
Effectiveness of Punch Grafting in Promoting Healing and Reducing Pain in Hard‐to‐Heal Leg Ulcers	7
Comprehensive analysis of keloid vasculature by tissue clearing and 3D imaging	7
Temporal microbiome changes in axolotl limb regeneration: Stage‐specific restructuring of bacterial and fungal communities with a Flavobacterium bloom during blastema proliferation	7
TGF ‐β‐Dependent α11 Integrin Expression Is Reduced in Aging Gingival Wounds	7
Evaluating the impact of an anti‐microbial silver‐impregnated surgical dressing on wound infections and healing: A randomised clinical trial	7
Nanotechnology Based Topical Insulin Delivery System: Promising Role in Diabetic Wound Healing	7
PI3K/AKT pathway promotes keloid fibroblasts proliferation by enhancing glycolysis under hypoxia	7
Issue Information	6
Safety and efficacy of treating post‐burn pathological scars with extracorporeal shock wave therapy: A meta‐analysis of randomised controlled trials	6
The effect of high‐voltage monophasic pulsed current on diabetic ulcers and their potential pathophysiologic factors: A systematic review and meta‐analysis	6
Synergistic effects of incorporated additives in multifunctional dressings for chronic wound healing: An updated comprehensive review	6
Safety of up to 140 Daily Applications of Recombinant Human Platelet‐Derived Growth Factor ( rhPDGF ‐ BB	6
Placenta‐derived mesenchymal stem cells promote diabetic wound healing via exosomal protein interaction networks	6
Teleconsulting in wound care: Connecting the primary care to the wound specialist reduces unnecessary referrals	6
Issue Information	6
Shotgun Metagenomic Investigation of the Microbiome in Diabetic Foot Infections Compared to Healthy Skin	6
Issue Information	6
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Maggot Debridement Therapy Versus Conventional Treatments: Need for More Homogeneous RCTs and Accurate Subgroup Analyses	6
Issue Information	6