OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Journal of Wood Science is 4. 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 2020-04-01 to 2024-04-01.)

Article	Citations
The effect of oil heat treatment on biological, mechanical and physical properties of bamboo	52
Effect of high-temperature saturated steam treatment on the physical, chemical, and mechanical properties of moso bamboo	46
Effect of incorporation of lignin as bio-polyol on the performance of rigid lightweight wood–polyurethane composite foams	37
Thermal reactivity of hemicellulose and cellulose in cedar and beech wood cell walls	28
An experimental study on change of gas permeability depending on pore structures in three species (hinoki, Douglas fir, and hemlock) of softwood	27
Bending, shear, and compressive properties of three- and five-layer cross-laminated timber fabricated with black spruce	26
Densification of timber: a review on the process, material properties, and application	26
Climatic influence on tree wood anatomy: a review	24
Influence of slenderness ratio and sectional geometry on the axial compression behavior of original bamboo columns	19
Acetylation of tropical hardwood species from forest plantations in Costa Rica: an FTIR spectroscopic analysis	18
Thermal insulation and hydrophobization of wood impregnated with silica aerogel powder	18
Comparison of colors, microstructure, chemical composition and thermal properties of bamboo fibers and parenchyma cells with heat treatment	18
Normal contact performance of mortise and tenon joint: theoretical analysis and numerical simulation	18
Revisiting the condensation reaction of lignin in alkaline pulping with quantitativity part I: the simplest condensation between vanillyl alcohol and creosol under soda cooking conditions	17
Optimization of processing parameters for the manufacturing of jute stick binderless particleboard	16
Utilization of enzymatic hydrolysate from corn stover as a precursor to synthesize an eco-friendly adhesive for plywood II: investigation of appropriate manufacturing conditions, curing behavior, and	16
Positive physiological effects of touching sugi (Cryptomeria japonica) with the sole of the feet	15
Thermal properties of wood measured by the hot-disk method: comparison with thermal properties measured by the steady-state method	15
Effects of microwave pretreatment on drying of 50 mm-thickness Chinese fir lumber	15
Development of colorless wood via two-step delignification involving alcoholysis and bleaching with maintaining natural hierarchical structure	14
Study on static lateral load–slip behavior of single-shear stapled connections in plywood for upholstered furniture frame construction	14
Cross-polarization dynamics and conformational study of variously sized cellulose crystallites using solid-state 13C NMR	14
Air permeability and sound absorption coefficient changes from ultrasonic treatment in a cross section of Malas (Homalium foetidum)	13
Thermal degradation of hemicellulose and cellulose in ball-milled cedar and beech wood	12
A comparative study of morphological characteristics of medium-density fiberboard dust by sieve and image analyses	12

Research on seismic performance of traditional Chinese hall-style timber buildings in the Song and Yuan dynasties (960–1368 AD): a case study of the main hall of Baoguo Temple	12
Tracing radioactive cesium in stem wood of three Japanese conifer species 3 years after the Fukushima Dai-ichi Nuclear Power Plant accident	12
The mechanical properties and thermal conductivity of bamboo with freeze–thaw treatment	11
Mössbauer and Raman spectroscopic characterization of iron and carbon in iron-loaded Japanese cypress charcoal	11
Bamboo surface coated with polymethylsilsesquioxane/Cu-containing nanoparticles (PMS/CuNP) xerogel for superhydrophobic and anti-mildew performance	11
High-pressure densification and hydrophobic coating for enhancing the mechanical properties and dimensional stability of soft poplar wood boards	11
Modifying elastic modulus of two-component polyurethane adhesive for structural hardwood bonding	11
Marker-free genome editing in the edible mushroom, Pleurotus ostreatus, using transient expression of genes required for CRISPR/Cas9 and for selection	10
Effects of microwave irradiation on the moisture content of various wood chip fractions obtained from different tree species	10
In-depth studies on the modifying effects of natural ageing on the chemical structure of European spruce (Picea abies) and silver fir (Abies alba) woods	10
Anti-inflammatory effect of essential oil extracted from Pinus densiflora (Sieb. et Zucc.) wood on RBL-2H3 cells	10
Degradation of shear performance of screwed joints caused by wood decay	10
An attempt to unify the Brinell, Janka and Monnin hardness of wood on the basis of Meyer law	10
Alkali-activation of cellulose nanofibrils to facilitate surface chemical modification under aqueous conditions	9
Influence of assemble patterns on bonding strength of glued bamboo	9
Fuel and material utilization of a waste shiitake (Lentinula edodes) mushroom bed derived from hardwood chips I: characteristics of calorific value in terms of elemental composition and ash content	9
The possible use of surian tree (Toona sinensis Roem) branches as an alternative raw material in the production of composite boards	9
Classification of acoustic emission signals in wood damage and fracture process based on empirical mode decomposition, discrete wavelet transform methods, and selected features	9
Utilization of Chinese fast-growing trees and the effect of alternating lamination using mixed-species eucalyptus and poplar veneers	9
Prediction of withdrawal resistance for a screw in hybrid cross-laminated timber	9
Revisiting the mechanism of β-O-4 bond cleavage during acidolysis of lignin VII: acidolyses of non-phenolic C6-C2-type model compounds using HBr, HCl and H2SO4, and a proposal on the characteristic ac	9
Porosity analysis of three types of balsa (Ochroma pyramidale) wood depending on density	9
Study on flexural performance of prestressed glulam continuous beams under control influence	9
Effect of delignification on thermal degradation reactivities of hemicellulose and cellulose in wood cell walls	9
Simultaneous detection of density, moisture content and fiber direction of wood by THz time-domain spectroscopy	9
Force–displacement relations of bolted timber joints with slotted-in steel plates parallel to the grain	8
Effect of desk materials on affective states and cognitive performance	8
Shear strength properties of hybrid (hinoki cypress and Japanese cedar) cross-laminated timber	8
Wind-induced vibration performance of early Chinese hall-style timber buildings	8
Estimation of the perpendicular-to-the-grain tensile strength of Scots pine glued laminated timber via three-point bending tests	8
Wood density and wood shrinkage in relation to initial spacing and tree growth in black spruce (Picea mariana)	8
Seasonal variations of auxin and gibberellin A4 levels in cambial-region tissues of three conifers (Pinus elliottii, Chamaecyparis obtusa, and Cryptomeria japonica) with inherently different wood dens	7
Low-formaldehyde emission composite particleboard manufactured from waste chestnut bur	7
Comprehensive analysis of the isozyme composition of laccase derived from Japanese lacquer tree, Toxicodendron vernicifluum	7
Control of system parameters by estimating screw withdrawal strength values of particleboards using artificial neural network-based statistical control charts	7
Comparative studies on wood structure and microtensile properties between compression and opposite wood fibers of Chinese fir plantation	7
Study on the strength of glued laminated timber beams with round holes: difference in structural performance between homogeneous-grade and heterogeneous-grade timber	7
Selective substitution of long-acyl groups into alcohols of kraft lignin over transesterification using ionic liquid	7
Experimental study on the embedment strength of smooth dowels inserted in cross-laminated timber narrow side	7
Study on in-plane shear failure mode of cross-laminated timber panel	7
Age-dependent and radial sectional differences in the dynamic viscoelastic properties of bamboo culms and their possible relationship with the lignin structures	6
Studies on pre-treatment by compression for wood impregnation III: effects of the solid content of low-molecular-weight phenol formaldehyde resin on the impregnation	6
Color change and termite resistance of fast-growing tropical woods treated with kesambi (Schleichera oleosa) smoke	6
Influence of juvenile and mature wood on anatomical and chemical properties of early and late wood from Chinese fir plantation	6
Difficulty of internal bond prediction of particleboard using the density profile	6
Effects and interaction of different interior material treatment and personal preference on psychological and physiological responses in living environment	6
Mössbauer and Raman characterization of iron-loaded woody charcoal: effects of Fe3+-dispersion in wood on reduction of Fe3+ and graphitization in carbonization	6
Influence of wood anatomy on fiber orientation measurement obtained by laser scanning on five European species	6
Experimental study on partial compression parallel to grain of solid timber	6
Effect of temperature on color changes and mechanical properties of poplar/bismuth oxide wood alloy during warm-press forming	5

Mass of piled lumber estimated through vibration test	5
Coloring mechanisms of ancient buried wood: Japanese cedar trees excavated from the foothills of Mt. Chokai	5
Characterization of mercerized cellulose nanofibrils prepared by aqueous counter collision process	5
Characterization of dual nano-size effects of ACC-cellulose nanofibrils on crystallization behavior of hydrophilic poly(vinyl alcohol)	5
Study on the flexural behavior of poplar beams externally strengthened by BFRP strips	5
Preparation and properties of jute stick particleboard using citric acid–glycerol mixture as a natural binder	5
Optimization of production parameters of particle gluing on internal bonding strength of particleboards using machine learning technology	5
Effects of an innovative densification process on mechanical and physical properties of beech and Norway spruce veneers	5
Improving durability of cross laminated timber (CLT) with borate treatment	5
Preliminary evaluation for quality of dimension lumber in four common softwoods in Mongolia	5
Sandwich compression of sugi (Cryptomeria japonica) and hinoki (Chamaecyparis obtusa) wood: density distribution, surface hardness and their controllability	5
The effects of cellulose nanofibers compounded in water-based undercoat paint on the discoloration and deterioration of painted wood products	5
Study of VOCs release during drying of plantation-grown Pinus sylvestris and naturally grown Russian Pinus sylvestris	5
Interaction between particle size and mixing ratio on porosity and properties of tea oil camellia (Camellia oleifera Abel.) shells-based particleboard	5
An experimental study on changes in sound absorption capability of spruce (Picea sitchensis), Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii), and larch (Larix kaempferi) after microwave treatment	5
Anatomical, physical, and mechanical properties of four pioneer species in Malaysia	5
Experimental study of compressive properties parallel to grain of glulam	5
Effect of shear and rotatory inertia on the bending vibration method without weighing specimens	5
Mechanical properties of hybrid joints in timber structures	4
Determination of color-changing effects of bleaching chemicals on some heat-treated woods	4
Experimental investigations into the mechanical performance of glulam dowel-type connections with either bolts or screws as fasteners	4
Experimental study of lateral resistance of bolted joints using Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica) treated with resin impregnation	4
Analysis of drying stresses in green-glued plywood of Bete (Mansonia Altissima) specie	4
Energetics of the distribution of cell wall in wood based on an eigenvalue analysis	4
Experimental study and comparative numerical modeling of creep behavior of white oak wood with various distributions of earlywood vessel belt	4
The one-step pyrolysis process of rattan-based silicon carbide multiphase ceramics prepared by sol–gel method	4
Experimental investigation of the humidity effect on wood discoloration by selected mold and stain fungi for a proper conservation of wooden cultural heritages	4
Color measurements according to three sections of wood	4
Location of uronic acid group in Japanese cedar and Japanese beech wood cell walls as evaluated by the influences of minerals on thermal reactivity	4
Combined analysis of microstructures within an annual ring of Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) by dynamic mechanical analysis and small angle X-ray scattering	4
Sensitivity of censored data analysis to determine the characteristic value of structural timber	4
Estimation of carbon stocks in harvested wood products of buildings in Japan: flux-data method and direct inventory method	4
Estimations of the moisture content above the fiber saturation point in sugi wood using the correlation between the specific dynamic Young’s modulus and tangent loss	4
Effect of face-layer moisture content and face–core–face ratio of mats on the temperature and vapor pressure behavior during hot-pressing of wood-based panel manufacturing	4
Preparation of carbon nanoparticles from activated carbon by aqueous counter collision	4