OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Indoor and Built Environment is 7. 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 2021-04-01 to 2025-04-01.)

Article	Citations
Operational cost and wind power integration capacities of the integrated heat and power dispatch (IHPD) system under different heating regulation modes and time steps	43
Temporal characterization of NO_x and its relationship with O₃ at a riverine site of Foshan	35
Spatial distribution of PM_2.5 concentration around high-rise residential buildings during peak traffic hours in autumn and winter seasons	31
Investigation of thermal comfort and adaptation among the residents of cold climate in the lower Himalayan region of eastern India	29
Homotypic clustering optimization algorithm for fitness centre geometric parameter configuration optimization study	28
The high-temporal and spatial resolution sea surface temperature brings new opportunities for sustainable development of the built environment in coastal cities	27
Respiratory immunity responses and nocturnal sleeping quality alterations under thermoneutral environments: Does the siesta matter?	26
An active diffuser control method based on the constant jet throw for improving airflow distribution in variable air volume systems	26
Using data matching to compare subjective assessments of daylighting environments between Singapore and Nanjing	24
Prospects and challenges of phase change materials (PCMs) integrated into building glazing systems	24
Baseline load characteristics of transitioning to air-to-air heat pump electric heating in rural areas of northern China	22
The use of electroencephalogram to characterize subjective evaluation with illuminance as the independent variable	22
A review of human thermal plume and its influence on the inhalation exposure to particulate matter	22
Organic renewal of property plots in Chinese cities: Sustainable development of built environment via property value enhancement and digital twin construction	21
Challenges and paths to enhance green efficiency under low-carbon economic and social development	21
Influence of the climate change on natural ventilation use in residential buildings in the tropical island of Mauritius	20
Investigation of source ambiguity of floor noises in a box-frame concrete building from the perspective of junction attenuations: A real case field experiment	19
A prediction model of emission characteristics of oil particles induced by milling process: Emission rate and size distribution	19
Indoor non-uniform environmental characteristics of local convection heating and its background radiation field correction	18
Hygro-thermo-chemical transfer analysis of clothing microclimate using three-dimensional digital clothing model and computer-simulated person	18
Impacts of ambient pressure on the stability of smoke layers and maximum smoke temperature under ceiling in ventilated tunnels	18
Optimisation of light environment in architectural space based on multi strategy collaboration – A case study of a manual drawing classroom	18
Effects of water spray on smoke layer in buildings with natural venting	18
The impact of low-carbon policy on green manufacturing development	18
Predicting the infection probability distribution of airborne and droplet transmissions	18

Thermo-energetic performance of two dwellings during a heat wave in the Buenos Aires province, Argentina: On-site response assessment and adaptation strategies testing	18
Fire safety of building integrated photovoltaic systems: Critical review for codes and standards	18
Farmers’ livelihood strategies and sensitivity to climate change: Evidence from southwest China	18
Does the marine environmental carrying capacity of the Yellow Sea’s large marine ecosystem maintain sustainable development? – Evidence from Shandong China	17
Can air handling equipment be beneficial to children’s health? Results from a cross-sectional survey in 2010 and 2019 in China	17
How does industrial agglomeration affect firms’ energy consumption? Empirical evidence from China	17
Study on the effect of humidity on formaldehyde emission parameters of wood-based panels	17
Evaluation approach of terminal energy consumption of public buildings based on a standardized model	17
A simulation-based investigation of the robustness of sequences of operation to zone-level faults in single-duct multi-zone variable air volume air handling unit systems	17
Impact of climate change on the potential of free-cooling strategies for a retrofitted building in a hot climate	16
Where does perceived control come from? A survey of a dormitory building across different operation modes in summer	15
Impact of buildings’ configuration in an urban context on the spread pattern of NO₂ and indoor air quality: A CFD simulation	15
Multi-objective optimization of school building envelope for two distinct geometric designs in southern Brazil	15
‘Typical container’ of Chinese civilisation: ‘Yellow-Canal-Yangtze’ watershed community	14
Life cycle analysis methodology for heating, ventilation and air conditioning ductwork in healthcare buildings	14
Using global research on ventilation and airborne infection control for impacting public policy through the Indian Judiciary	14
Thirdhand smoke exposure: Differences in smoke exposure indices and cultural norms between hotels and motels in South Korea	14
Effect of environmental factors on the concentration distribution of bioaerosols with different particle sizes in an enclosed space	14
Embracing systems thinking to transform urban soundscape research	14
Preservation of earthen relic sites against salt damages by using a sand layer	13
The study of pleat geometry on the air filtration performance	13
Physical activity environment inside and outside school and youth fitness: A spatial analysis at the level of elementary school attendance zone in Georgia	13
Evaluation of photovoltaic-based solar chimney–assisted stack ventilation within a large space hall: A case study	13
Biophilia in contemporary design: Navigating future opportunities and challenges	12
Thermal balance of human body at local workplace	12
Opportunities for improved space heating energy efficiency from fluid property modifications	12
An effective decision-making method for building retrofit measures strategy	12
Older people going green out of financial necessity: Environmental sustainability and age-friendly cities	11
Thermal comfort evaluation of natural convective-radiant evaporator for air conditioning	11
How can interventions of building renovation and household energy conversion effectively improve the physical and mental health outcomes? A systematic review and meta-analysis	11
Meta-analysis of associations between cooking oil fumes exposure and lung cancer risk	11
Numerical simulation of bioaerosol deposition and mildew risk under transitional seasonal ventilation in workshop with wet source	10
A heating control mode for the hybrid passive thermosiphon beam	10
Simple correlations between point daylight factor, average daylight factor and vertical daylight factor under all sky conditions and building design implications	10
Seasonal indoor air quality, self-reported health and comfort amongst tenants living at Danish multi-family social housing sites	10
Impact of windows on the indoor thermal environment of Chinese Chuandou-style timber residential houses: Tests and simulations	10
Evaluation of heating performances of different ventilation methods in an office	10
Impacts of low atmospheric pressure on distribution of indoor hot air jet in plateau area	10
Mindful design for well-being: Exploring neuroarchitecture in the built environment	10
Ventilation performance of multi-room in residential building with the proposed novel mechanical ventilation system: A case study	10
Unravelling the microplastic contamination: A comprehensive analysis of microplastics in indoor house dust	10
Optimization of ventilation performance of side air supply for large indoor spaces using deflectors and slot air outlets	10
Characterization and size distribution of initial droplet concentration discharged from human breathing and speaking	9
Characteristics of particulate matter and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon pollution generated during kitchen cooking and health risk assessment	9
Quantitative study on the air-purification and aesthetic effects of Epipremnum aureum on indoor occupants’ psycho-physiological responses	9
Urban heat island patterns in garden cities: Putrajaya as a case study	9
Sustainable persuasive system: Enhancing policy support and behavioural intentions for indoor waste classification	9
Human exhalation characterization: Techniques and implications for airborne disease transmission	9
Domestic overheating risks and mitigation strategies: The state-of-the-art and directions for future research	9
Thermal and humid environment of rammed-earth dwellings in Northwest Sichuan	8

Modelling of radiation and flow fields in in-duct ultraviolet germicidal irradiation systems with and without ribs	8
Are the local sky temperature models and the global thermal standard model EN ISO 6946(2017) numerically compatible?	8
A global challenge of accurately predicting building energy consumption under urban heat island effect	8
A new evaluation index for indoor hot environment in naturally ventilated building with hot surface	8
Integration of a large green corridor with an underground complex – a low carbon building solution for urban climate revival	8
The role of waiting area typology in limiting the spread of COVID-19: Outpatient clinics of Erbil hospitals as a case study	8
Ventilation Efficiency According to Tilt Angle to Reduce the Transmission of Infectious Disease in Classroom	8
Exploring light and colour patterns for remote biophilic northern architecture	8
How community medical facilities can promote resilient community constructions under the background of pandemics	8
Smart textiles and the indoor environment of buildings	8
Evaluating the overall comfort of undergraduates by using the punishment substitution method	8
Vulnerable or resilient? The response of informal settlements to COVID-19: The case of urban village communities in Beijing	8
The urban poor are not mere trivialities	8
Do wool carpets ‘clean’ the air or not? A study on the sorption effects of wool carpets by sensory evaluation	8
Spatio-temporal dynamics of land use/cover and land surface temperature in Prayagraj city, India	8
Investigation on the indoor environment during a whole cooking process under constant make-up air organization in a Chinese-style residential kitchen	8
Utilization of biogas technology to supply energy for urban buildings and rural households: Benefits and potential risks	8
The adaptation of cultural heritage in built environments	8
Indoor air quality: Persisting global issue that impacts students' performance and health	8
Effect of wearing a face mask on microclimate around the eyes and the tear film	7
Ventilation time recommendation system incorporating local meteorological data	7
Corrigendum to 'Airflow distribution in hospital isolation rooms with different ventilation and exhaust vent configurations'	7
Improvement of airflow uniformity and noise reduction with optimized V-shape configuration of perforated plate in the air distributor	7
Increase associated risk of gynaecological cancer due to long-term exposure to high concentration of atmospheric SO₂ industrial pollutant	7
A simplified calculation method on the smoke back-layering length and inlet air velocity in a tilted tunnel fire without shaft	7
Predicting students’ thermal sensation votes in university libraries taking into account their mood states	7
Effects of makeup air on atrium smoke conditions: A review	7
Hybrid emergency ventilation system for controlling inhaled contaminant dose in the case of chemical leakage	7
Mitigation of airborne transmission of COVID virus between occupants in a confined room with an air purifier	7
Effects of indoor low humidity on eye discomfort and associated physiological responses in soft contact lens and non-lens wearers	7
Investigation on the fire behaviour and propagation rule of fire overflow in the high-rise concave building structure	7
Experimental investigation on thermal performance of water wall systems exposed to fire	7
Influence of the water spray particle diameter and flow rate on the smoke flow and the back-layering in tunnels with longitudinal ventilation	7
Airborne migration behaviour of SARS-CoV-2 coupled with varied air distribution systems in a ventilated space	7
Investigation into the thermal comfort and some passive strategies for traditional architecture of Li nationality in South China	7