OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Nutrition Research and Practice is 5. 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
Erratum: Induction of apoptotic cell death in human bladder cancer cells by ethanol extract of Zanthoxylum schinifolium leaf, through ROS-dependent inactivation of the PI3K/Akt signaling pathwa	29
Peanut sprout tea extract inhibits lung metastasis of 4T1 murine mammary carcinoma cells by suppressing the crosstalk between cancer cells and macrophages in BALB/c mice	18
A comparative study on eating habits and mental health of Korean middle school students according to their bedtime across regions: using data from the 2020–2022 Korea Youth Risk Behavior Survey	18
Minor alleles in the FTO SNPs contributed to the increased risk of obesity among Korean adults: meta-analysis from nationwide big data-based studies	15
Effect of onion (Allium cepa L.) peel extract on natural killer cell and cytokines in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial	15
Development of cooking method for senior-friendly food using fruits suitable for older adults with masticatory dysfunction	14
Tagetes erecta Linn flower extract inhibits particulate matter 2.5-promoted epithelial-mesenchymal transition by attenuating reactive oxygen species generation in human retinal pigment epitheli	14
Extracts of Grifola frondosa inhibit the MAPK signaling pathways involved in keratinocyte inflammation and ameliorate atopic dermatitis	14
Effects of vitamin D supplementation on T cell activation and regulatory T cell development in Ldlr ^−/− mice	13
Comparison of food and nutrient intake according to the presence of glaucoma among Korean older adults	13
Microbiota composition of human milk based on storage and processing methods in Korea	12
Antimetastatic effect of fucoidan against non-small cell lung cancer by suppressing non-receptor tyrosine kinase and extracellular signal-related kinase pathway	11
Rhamnogalacturonan rich fractions isolated from Saururus chinensis alleviate ulcerative colitis via regulation of MAPK/NF-κB pathway and tight junction	10
Associations of dietary patterns and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in Korean adults	10
Level of happiness and its association with food literacy among Seoul citizens: results from Seoul Food Survey 2021	10
Diabetes-specific oral nutritional supplement for prediabetes improves postprandial glycemic responses: an open-label, crossover clinical trial	10
Effects of campus dining sustainable practices on consumers’ perception and behavioral intention in the United States	9
Classification and prediction of the effects of nutritional intake on diabetes mellitus using artificial neural network sensitivity analysis: 7th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey	9
Cladophora glomerata Kützing extract exhibits antioxidant, anti-inflammation, and anti-nitrosative stress against impairment of renal organic anion transport in an in vivo study	9
Development and application of an evaluation tool for school food culture in elementary, middle, and high schools in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea	9
Science electives in high school will improve nutrition knowledge but not enough to make accurate decisions	8
Newly developed care food enhances grip strength in older adults with dysphagia: a preliminary study	8
Gender-specific association of diet with the risk of loss of muscle mass in Korean baby boomers: a prospective population-based cohort analysis	8
Positive effects of anthocyanin-rich mulberry milk on mental health problems in the working population: an open-label study	8
Cryptotanshinone promotes brown fat activity by AMPK activation to inhibit obesity	8

Trends in dietary amino acid intake and food sources among Korean adults: data from the 2010-2022 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey	8
Dopamine and serotonin alterations byHizikia fusiformisextracts underin vitrocortical primary neuronal cell cultures	8
Highly water-soluble diacetyl chrysin ameliorates diabetes-associated renal fibrosis and retinal microvascular abnormality in db/db mice	7
Daily consumption of specific categories of fruit and vegetables negatively correlated with frailty: findings from the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey	7
Anti-osteoporotic effects of Boswellia serrata gum resin extract in vitro and in vivo	7
Effects of a modified 5:2 intermittent fasting diet on a population who were overweight or obese in China: a self-controlled clinical trial	7
Effects of coffee and tea consumption on hyperuricemia and gout: a systematic review and meta-analysis	7
Strategies for preventing bone loss in populations with insufficient calcium and vitamin D intake	7
Carthamus tinctorius seeds–Taraxacum coreanum combination attenuates scopolamine-induced memory deficit through regulation of inflammatory response and cholinergic function	7
Korean consumers’ use and concerns about food delivery service	7
Diets with higher inflammatory and insulinemic potential are associated with shorter relative telomere length	7
Cistanche deserticola polysaccharide alleviates spinal cord injury in mice by inhibiting NLRP3 inflammasome activation	7
Protective effect of Phyllostachys edulis (Carrière) J. Houz against chronic ethanol-induced cognitive impairment in vivo	6
Diallyl disulfide suppresses weight gain, adipogenesis, and matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) expression in high-fat-diet-induced obese animal model	6
Immune-enhancing effect of hydrolyzed and fermented Platycodon grandiflorum extract in cyclophosphamide-induced immunosuppressed BALB/c mice	6
Associations between food consumption/dietary habits and the risks of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension: a cross-sectional study in Jakarta, Indonesia	6
Relationship between metabolic syndrome and intake of ultra-processed foods in Korean adults: based on 6th and 7th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2013–2018)	6
Association of the Korean Healthy Eating Index and sleep duration with prediabetes in middle-aged adults	6
Effects of visual deprivation and portion size on food-related perception and behavior	6
Effects of coffee intake on airway hypersensitivity and immunomodulation: an in vivo murine study	6
Schisandrol A and gomisin N from Schisandra chinensis extract improve hypogonadism via anti-oxidative stress in TM3 Leydig cells	6
Assessment of dietary iodine intake and its sources among Koreans: a cross-sectional analysis from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2019–2021	6
The mediating effect of the Korean Healthy Eating Index on the relationship between lifestyle patterns and metabolic syndrome in middle-aged Koreans: data from the 2019–2021 Korea National Health and	6
Combination of ferulic acid and exercise alleviates menopause symptoms and skin remodeling in ovariectomized rats	6
Probiotic supplementation has sex-dependent effects on immune responses in association with the gut microbiota in community-dwelling older adults: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi	6
Who has experienced better or worse health conditions since the outbreak of COVID-19?: results from a representative cross-sectional survey in Seoul	6
Feeding characteristics in infancy affect fruit and vegetable consumption and dietary variety in early childhood	6
Effects of Rosa multiflora root extract on adipogenesis and lipogenesis in 3T3-L1 adipocytes and SD rat models	5
Higher adherence to a Mediterranean-type diet is associated with reduced psychosocial stress levels in baby boomers: a cross-sectional study	5
Life stress, dietary attitudes, and frequency of snack intake for college students in Seoul and Gyeonggi area: the difference between male and female students	5
Mediating effect of negative perceived stress on the relationship between premenstrual syndrome and emotional eating	5
Nutritional quality evaluation of plant-based elementary school meals in Seoul	5
Understanding upcycled food acceptance among young female consumers in South Korea: the role of perceived consumption values, food neophobia and environmental awareness	5
Malnutrition and its associated factors among community-dwelling older men living alone	5
Association of milk and dairy product consumption with the incidence of cardio-cerebrovascular disease incidence in middle-aged and older Korean adults: a 16-year follow-up of the Korean Genome and Ep	5
What is on plates for school meals: focusing on animal- vs. plant-based protein foods	5
Association between food consumption and serum aryl hydrocarbon receptor ligand activity among middle-aged Korean adults	5
Effects of quercetin nanoemulsion on SIRT1 activation and mitochondrial biogenesis in the skeletal muscle of high-fat diet-fed mice	5
Nutrition and health challenges among low-income families of young children in the post COVID-19 era: a qualitative study	5
Anti-osteoarthritis effect of a standardized Curcuma longa extract in monosodium iodoacetate-induced osteoarthritis rats	5
Associations between weight-control methods and depression among Korean adolescents: a study based on a national dataset	5
1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D₃ affects thapsigargin-induced endoplasmic reticulum stress in 3T3-L1 adipocytes	5
Comparative analysis of lipid-lowering effects of edible insects ( Tenebrio molitor , Protaetia brevitarsis	5
IPA and its precursors differently modulate the proliferation, differentiation, and integrity of intestinal epithelial cells	5
Risk factors for osteoporosis in the elderly and predictive value of age, body mass index, and visceral fat area	5