OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Global Challenges is 0. 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
Vitrimerization of Crosslinked Unsaturated Polyester Resins: A Mechanochemical Approach to Recycle and Reprocess Thermosets	90
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Masthead: (Global Challenges 1/2023)	69
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Spatial Layouts of Low‐Entropy Hydration Shells Guide Protein Binding (Global Challenges 7/2023)	43
Retraction: Sanal Flow Choking: A Paradigm Shift in Computational Fluid Dynamics Code Verification and Diagnosing Detonation and Hemorrhage in Real‐World Fluid‐Flow Systems	36
Masthead: (Global Challenges 12/2021)	34
Functionalized MoO₃ Nanosheets for High‐Efficiency RhB Removal	33
Novel Insight into the Concept of Favorable Combination of Electrodes in High Voltage Supercapacitors: Toward Ultrahigh Volumetric Energy Density and Outstanding Rate Capability (Global Challenges 4/2	33
Microfluidic Impedance Cytometry for Single‐Cell Particulate Inorganic Carbon:Particulate Organic Carbon Measurements of Calcifying Algae	28
Solid‐State Far‐Ultraviolet C Light Sources for the Disinfection of Pathogenic Microorganisms Using Graphene Nanostructure Field Emitters	27
A State‐of‐Art Review of the Metal Oxide‐Based Nanomaterials Effect on Photocatalytic Degradation of Malachite Green Dyes and a Bibliometric Analysis	26
Masthead: (Global Challenges 11/2022)	25
Respirators in Healthcare: Material, Design, Regulatory, Environmental, and Economic Considerations for Clinical Efficacy	24
Masthead: (Global Challenges 10/2022)	24
(Global Challenges 9/2022)	22
Dye Degradation, Antimicrobial Activity, and Molecular Docking Analysis of Samarium‐Grafted Carbon Nitride Doped‐Bismuth Oxobromide Quantum Dots	21
Masthead: (Global Challenges 3/2022)	21
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(Global Challenges 3/2022)	20
Masthead: (Global Challenges 7/2021)	20
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Fabrication of Novel Functional Cell‐Plastic Using Polyvinyl Alcohol: Effects of Cross‐Linking Structure and Mixing Ratio of Components on the Mechanical and Thermal Properties (Global Challenges 8/20	19

Identification of Common Driver Gene Modules and Associations between Cancers through Integrated Network Analysis	17
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Synthesis of N‐Doped Graphene Photo‐Catalyst for Photo‐Assisted Charging of Li‐Ion Oxygen Battery	17
Perceptions of Deficiencies in the Basic Conditions for Farm Management and Quality of Life in Coffee‐Growing Households: A Panel Analysis of a Rural Community in Eastern Uganda	17
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(Global Challenges 9/2023)	16
Masthead: (Global Challenges 4/2023)	16
Techno−Economic Analysis and Multi‐Objective Optimization of Cross‐Flow Wind Turbines for Smart Building Energy Systems	16
(Global Challenges 4/2023)	16
Urban Households’ Biomass Energy Fuel Stacking and Its Implications for Sustainable Development Goal Seven: The Case of Jimma Town, Ethiopia	15
Kinetic Insights into Methanol Synthesis from CO₂ Hydrogenation at Atmospheric Pressure over Intermetallic Pd₂Ga Catalyst	15
Pinaceae Pine Resins (Black Pine, Shore Pine, Rosin, and Baltic Amber) as Natural Dielectrics for Low Operating Voltage, Hysteresis‐Free, Organic Field Effect Transistors	14
(Global Challenges 11/2023)	14
Parameter Extraction of Single, Double, and Triple‐Diode Photovoltaic Models Using the Weighted Leader Search Algorithm	14
The Biochar Derived from Carp for High‐Efficiency Solar Steam Generation and Water Purification	14
An Outlook on Harnessing Technological Innovative Competence in Sustainably Transforming African Agriculture	13
Achieving Enhanced Capacitive Deionization by Interfacial Coupling in PEDOT Reinforced Cobalt Hexacyanoferrate Nanoflake Arrays	13
Issue Information	12
Innovative Strategies for Photons Management on Ultrathin Silicon Solar Cells	12
Technological Innovation and Trade Orientation as Drivers of Renewable Energy Consumption: Panel Evidence from G7 Economies	12
Amplifying Lateral Flow Assay Signals for Rapid Detection of COVID‐19 Specific Antibodies	12
High Pressure Extraction as a Green Alternative to the Conventional Sunflower Oil (Helianthus annuus) Production Process – Extraction with Pressurized Ethanol in an Intermittent Process and wit	11
IFN‐γ and IL‐10 Immunosensor with Vertically Aligned Carbon Nanotube Interdigitated Electrodes toward Pen‐Side Cattle Paratuberculosis Monitoring	11
Repurposing Sewage and Toilet Systems: Environmental, Public Health, and Person‐Centered Healthcare Applications	11
Thermally Conductive Molten Salt for Thermal Energy Storage: Synergistic Effect of a Hybrid Graphite‐Graphene Nanoplatelet Filler	11
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Advances in Wearable Piezoelectric Sensors for Hazardous Workplace Environments	10
The Shifting Cultivation Juggernaut: An Attribution Problem	10
Engineering Oxygen Vacancies in (FeCrCoMnZn)₃O_4‐δ High Entropy Spinel Oxides Through Altering Fabrication Atmosphere for High‐Performance Rechargeable Zinc‐Air Batteries	9
Organic Electrolytes Recycling From Spent Lithium‐Ion Batteries	9
The Fragile State of Industrial Agriculture: Estimating Crop Yield Reductions in a Global Catastrophic Infrastructure Loss Scenario	9
Lipid Nanoparticle (LNP) ‐A Vector Suitable for Evolving Therapies for Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)	9
Toward Understanding the Environmental Risks of Combined Microplastics/Nanomaterials Exposures: Unveiling ZnO Transformations after Adsorption onto Polystyrene Microplastics in Environmental Solutions	9
Enhancing Thermo‐Osmotic Low‐Grade Heat Recovery by Applying a Negative Pressure to the Feed	9
Sustainable Reuse and Recycling of Spent Li‐Ion batteries from Electric Vehicles: Chemical, Environmental, and Economical Perspectives	9
Nickel Oxide Decorated Halloysite Nanotubes as Sulfur Host Materials for Lithium–Sulfur Batteries	8
(Global Challenges 2/2022)	8
Alpha‐Gal Syndrome: An Underrated Serious Disease and a Potential Future Challenge	8
CeO₂ Nanoparticles Seed Priming Increases Salicylic Acid Level and ROS Scavenging Ability to Improve Rapeseed Salt Tolerance (Global Challenges 7/2022)	8
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Organoleptic and Physicochemical Properties of Soy‐Milk Yoghurt Enriched withMoringa OleiferaRoot Powder	7
IoT‐Based Hand Hygiene Compliance Monitoring System and Validation of Its Effectiveness in Hospital Environments	7
Effect of Climate on Photovoltaic Yield Prediction Using Machine Learning Models	7
IoT‐Based Hand Hygiene Compliance Monitoring System and Validation of Its Effectiveness in Hospital Environments (Global Challenges 12/2024)	7
A Robust, Safe, and Scalable Magnetic Nanoparticle Workflow for RNA Extraction of Pathogens from Clinical and Wastewater Samples (Global Challenges 4/2021)	7
Waste to Energy: Combustion, Performance, and Emission Characteristics of Waste Animal Fats/Diesel Blends Premixed with Various Alcohols as Port Fuels	7
Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue Dye using PANI‐CuFe₂O₄ Nano Composite	7
Issue Information	6
Opportunities and Challenges of Establishing a Regional Bio‐based Polylactic Acid Supply Chain (Global Challenges 7/2023)	6
Irradiating the Path to High‐Efficiency Zn‐Ion Batteries: An Electrochemical Analysis of Laser‐Modified Anodes	6

Strawberry Protease as a Laundry Detergent Additive Candidate: Immobilization, Compatibility Study with Detergent Ingredients, and Washing Performance Test	6
Multi‐Criteria Analysis for Effective Rain Water Harvesting Site Identification in Konso Zone, Ethiopia	6
Masthead: (Global Challenges 11/2023)	6
Masthead: (Global Challenges 7/2023)	6
Controllable Doping of Mn into Ni_0.075‐xMn_xAl_0.025(OH)₂(CO₃)_0.0125·yH₂O for Efficient Adsorption of Fluoride Ions	6
Urban Lake Health Assessment Based on the Synergistic Perspective of Water Environment and Social Service Functions	6
How to Survive at Point Nemo? Fischer–Tropsch, Artificial Photosynthesis, and Plasma Catalysis for Sustainable Energy at Isolated Habitats	6
Isolation, Characterization, and Depolymerization of l‐Cysteine Substituted Eucalyptus Lignin	6
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Time‐Quantile and Frequency Response of Green Growth to Energy Vulnerability, Energy Uncertainty, and Geopolitical Risks	6
Toward Photoactive Wallpapers Based on ZnO‐Cellulose Nanocomposites	6
Knowledge, Information, and Data Readiness Levels (KaRLs) for Risk Assessment, Communication, and Governance of Nano‐, New, and Other Advanced Materials	6
Toward Renewable Solar Energy Systems: Advances in Photocatalytic Green Hydrogen Production	5
Masthead: (Global Challenges 6/2022)	5
Tunable Fungal Monofilaments from Food Waste for Textile Applications	5
Masthead: (Global Challenges 8/2022)	5
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ALA‐A2 Is a Novel Anticancer Peptide Inspired by Alpha‐Lactalbumin: A Discovery from a Computational Peptide Library, In Silico Anticancer Peptide Screening and In Vitro Experimental Validation	5
Porous Fluorocarbon from Rice Husk for the Efficient Separation of Gases	5
(Global Challenges 2/2024)	5
Masthead: (Global Challenges 12/2022)	5
Updates on Hydrogen Value Chain: A Strategic Roadmap (Global Challenges 6/2024)	5
Harnessing Fungi Signaling in Living Composites	5
Masthead: (Global Challenges 8/2021)	5
(Global Challenges 5/2022)	5
Climate Change and Aging Health in Developing Countries	5
Adapting Neutralizing Antibodies to Viral Variants by Structure‐Guided Affinity Maturation Using Phage Display Technology	4
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Green Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles: A Potential Antibacterial Agent, Antioxidant, and Colorimetric Nanoprobe for the Detection of Hg²⁺ Ions	4
Enzymatic Laser‐Induced Graphene Biosensor for Electrochemical Sensing of the Herbicide Glyphosate	4
2D MXenes Embedded Perovskite Hydrogels for Efficient and Stable Solar Evaporation	4
Navigating Performance Standards for Face Mask Materials: A Custom‐Built Apparatus for Measuring Particle Filtration Efficiency	4
Assembling the climate story: use of storyline approaches in climate‐related science	4
Novel Insight into the Concept of Favorable Combination of Electrodes in High Voltage Supercapacitors: Toward Ultrahigh Volumetric Energy Density and Outstanding Rate Capability	4
Mineral Plastics and Gels from Multi‐Arm Ionomers	4
Evaluation of Sustainability of a Prune Production Process from Farm to Fork Approach based on Thermodynamic Principles and Actual Operational Data	4
Green Coffee Bean Extract Assisted Facile Synthesis of Reduced Graphene Oxide and Its Dye Removal Activity	4
An Upcoming Global Challenge: Efficient Recycling for End‐of‐Life Lithium‐Ion Batteries	4
Reusable and Antibacterial Polymer‐Based Nanocomposites for the Adsorption of Dyes and the Visible‐Light‐Driven Photocatalytic Degradation of Antibiotics	4
Sustained Agricultural Spraying: From Leaf Wettability to Dynamic Droplet Impact Behavior	4
Masthead: (Global Challenges 5/2021)	3
(Global Challenges 10/2021)	3
Environmental Justice and Carbon Pricing: Can They Be Reconciled?	3
Comparison of Microplastic Pollution in Beach Sediment and Seawater at UNESCO Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve	3
Current Challenges in Efficient Lithium‐Ion Batteries’ Recycling: A Perspective	3
The COVID‐19 Menace	3
Masthead: (Global Challenges 4/2021)	3
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Toward a Long‐Term Low Emission Development Strategy: The Case of Energy Transition in Qatar	3
Evaluation of the Char Formation During the Hydrothermal Treatment of Wooden Balls	3
A Review of Quantitative Instruments for Understanding Breastfeeding Dynamics	3
Energy Generation and Carbon Footprint under Future Projections (2022–2100) of Central Asian Temperature Extremes	3
Understanding Infection Progression under Strong Control Measures through Universal COVID‐19 Growth Signatures (Global Challenges 5/2021)	3
Evaluation of Potential Effects of Increased Outdoor Temperatures Due to Global Warming on Cerebral Blood Flow Rate and Respiratory Function in Chronic Obstructive Disease and Anemia	3
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A Comparative Review on Carbon Nanomaterials and Their Impact on Plant Growth With the Lens of Green Chemistry Principles	3
Citric Acid‐Crosslinked Highly Porous Cellulose Nanofiber Foam Prepared by an Environment‐Friendly and Simple Process	3
Performance Impact of Lead‐Free CsSn_0.5Ge_0.5I₃ Based Perovskite Solar Cells with HTL‐Free Incorporation	3
Masthead: (Global Challenges 3/2023)	3
Modeling and Thermodynamic Studies of γ‐Valerolactone Production from Bio‐derived Methyl Levulinate	2
Comment on “Sexism in Academia is Bad for Science and a Waste of Public Funding”	2
Issue Information	2
Mechanochemical Synthesis of Bi₂VO_5.5 for Improved Photocatalytic Dye Degradation	2
P–N Heterojunction System Eu‐Doped ZnO@GO for Photocatalytic Water Splitting	2
Understanding the Use of Carbon Credits by Companies: A Review of the Defining Elements of Corporate Climate Claims	2
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Masthead: (Global Challenges 5/2022)	2
Effective Separation of Cancer‐Derived Exosomes in Biological Samples for Liquid Biopsy: Classic Strategies and Innovative Development	2
Masthead: (Global Challenges 9/2023)	2
A Closer Look at the Environmental Impact of Solar and Wind Energy	2
Country‐Specific Participation Patterns in Transnational Governance Initiatives on Sustainability: Preliminary Insights and Research Agenda	2
Reusing Waste Coffee Grounds as Electrode Materials: Recent Advances and Future Opportunities	2
Microwave Assisted Selective Hydrolysis of Polyamides from Multicomponent Carpet Waste	2
On‐Site, On‐Demand 3D‐Printed Nasopharyngeal Swabs to Improve the Access of Coronavirus Disease‐19 Testing	2
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Fates of Emitted Particles Depending on Mask Wearing Using an Approach Validated Across Spatial Scales	2
(Global Challenges 9/2021)	2
(Global Challenges 12/2023)	2
Issue Information	2
A Solar to Chemical Strategy: Green Hydrogen as a Means, Not an End	2

Are We in a De‐Globalization Process? The Evidence from Global Trade During 2007–2017	2
Masthead: (Global Challenges 2/2022)	2
Heritage Conservation Future: Where We Stand, Challenges Ahead, and a Paradigm Shift	1
Recycling and Degradation Pathways of Synthetic Textile Fibers such as Polyamide and Elastane	1
Textile‐based Low‐frequency RC Filter for Noise Reduction in ECG signals	1
Sustainable Strategies for Converting Organic, Electronic, and Plastic Waste From Municipal Solid Waste Into Functional Materials	1
Carbon Pricing is not Unjust	1
Definition of Scenarios for Modern Power Systems with a High Renewable Energy Share	1
Reclaimed and Up‐Cycled Cathodes for Lithium‐Ion Batteries (Global Challenges 12/2022)	1
Progress, Key Issues, and Future Prospects for Li‐Ion Battery Recycling	1
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A Mechanically Flexible Superhydrophobic Rock Wool Modified with Reduced Graphene Oxide‐Chloroperene Rubber for Oil‐Spill Clean‐Up	1
Microalgae—Sustainable Source for Alternative Proteins and Functional Ingredients Promoting Gut and Liver Health	1
Transparent, Flexible, and Low‐Operating‐Voltage Resistive Switching Memory Based on Al₂O₃/IZO Multilayer	1
Reclaimed and Up‐Cycled Cathodes for Lithium‐Ion Batteries	1
Boosting Copper Biocidal Activity by Silver Decoration and Few‐Layer Graphene in Coatings on Textile Fibers	1
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Assessing the Environmental Benefits of Extending the Service Lifetime of Solar Photovoltaic Modules	1
Masthead: (Global Challenges 8/2023)	1
(Global Challenges 6/2022)	1
Groundwater Potential Zone Mapping Using Analytical Hierarchy Process and GIS in Muga Watershed, Abay Basin, Ethiopia	1
Harnessing Cattail Biomass for Sustainable Fibers and Engineered Bioproducts: A Review	1
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Promising Pharmacological Interventions for Posterior Capsule Opacification: A Review	1
Issue Information	1
Combining of Oncolytic Virotherapy and Other Immunotherapeutic Approaches in Cancer: A Powerful Functionalization Tactic	1
Industrial Utilization of Capacitive Deionization Technology for the Removal of Fluoride and Toxic Metal Ions (As^3+/5+ and Pb²⁺)	1
Microplastics in Malaysia's Aquatic Environment: Current Overview and Future Perspectives	1
Issue Information	1
Understanding the Role of Controlled Environments for Producing Mycelium‐bound Composites: Advancing Circular Practices for Integrating Biotechnology into the Construction Industry	1
Investigation of the Effects of Working Conditions on Performance of Planar and Cylindrical Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells	1
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Biophysics Role and Biomimetic Culture Systems of ECM Stiffness in Cancer EMT	1
Civil Aviation Policies and Practices in Turkey in a Global Context Through Sustainable Aviation	1
Ecosystem Services at the Farm Level—Overview, Synergies, Trade‐Offs, and Stakeholder Analysis	1
Transforming the Water‐Energy Nexus in Gaza: A Systems Approach	1
Advances in Nanohybrid Membranes for Dye Reduction: A Comprehensive Review	1
Challenges for Circular Economy under the EU 2020/741 Wastewater Reuse Regulation	1
A High‐Energy Density Li‐Ion Hybrid Capacitor Fabricated from Bio‐Waste Derived Carbon Nanosheets Cathode and Graphite Anode	1
Lightweight Natural Fiber Insulation Boards Produced with Kapok Fiber (Ceiba Pentandra) and Polylactic Acid or Bicomponent Fiber as a Binder	1
High Thermoelectric Performance in Ti₃C₂T_x MXene/Sb₂Te₃ Composite Film for Highly Flexible Thermoelectric Devices	1
Trade‐offs and Synergies between Economic and Environmental Cocoa Farm Management Decisions	0
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Institutional Quality in Green and Digital Transition of EU Regions – A Recovery and Resilience Analysis	0
Investigation of Highly Active Carbon‐, Cobalt‐, and Noble Metal‐Free MnO₂/NiO/Ni‐Based Bifunctional Air Electrodes for Metal–Air Batteries with an Alkaline Electrolyte	0
Photovoltaic Materials and Their Path toward Cleaner Energy	0
Developing Novel Biointerfaces: Using Chlorhexidine Surface Attachment as a Method for Creating Anti‐Fungal Surfaces	0
Highly Efficient Capacitive Deionization Enabled by NiCo₄MnO_8.5 Electrodes	0
Future of Nanotechnology in Food Industry: Challenges in Processing, Packaging, and Food Safety	0
Advancing Economical and Environmentally Conscious Electrification: A Comprehensive Framework for Microgrid Design in Off‐Grid Regions	0
A Machine‐Learning‐Based Bibliometric Analysis of Cell Membrane‐Coated Nanoparticles in Biomedical Applications over the Past Eleven Years	0
Solar Drying for Domestic and Industrial Applications: A Comprehensive Review of Innovations and Efficiency Enhancements	0
Targeted Crystallization of Rare Earth Carbonate Polymorphs at Hydrothermal Conditions via Mineral Replacement Reactions	0
Photoelectrocatalytic Hydrogen Generation: Current Advances in Materials and Operando Characterization	0
Contagion in Global Stock Markets during the COVID‐19 Crisis	0
Costing Analysis of Scalable Carbon‐Based Perovskite Modules Using Bottom Up Technique	0
Enhancing the Performance of Piezoelectric Wind Energy Harvester Using Curve‐Shaped Attachments on the Bluff Body	0
Masthead: (Global Challenges 2/2024)	0
Empowering Sustainability: Floating Solar Photovoltaic Systems in Agriculture for Reduced Costs Carbon Emissions and Evaporation	0
Fungal Biorefinery: Mushrooming Opportunities	0
High‐Performance Isotropic Thermo‐Electrochemical Cells Using Agar‐Gelled Ferricyanide/Ferrocyanide/Guanidinium	0
Chemical Textures on Rare Earth Carbonates: An Experimental Approach to Mimic the Formation of Bastnäsite	0
Synthesis, Characterization, and Photocatalytic Activity of Magnetically Separable Fe₃O₄@SiO₂@ZnO–Ag Composite Photocatalyst	0
Analysis of Planning Strategies for Sustainable Electricity Generation in Kenya from 2015 to 2035	0
Esterified Lignin from Construction and Demolition Waste (CDW) as a Versatile Additive for Polylactic‐Acid (PLA) Composites—The Effect of Artificial Weathering on its Performance	0
Challenges for Hybrid Water Electrolysis to Replace the Oxygen Evolution Reaction on an Industrial Scale	0
Challenges in Recycling Spent Lithium‐Ion Batteries: Spotlight on Polyvinylidene Fluoride Removal	0
Updates on Hydrogen Value Chain: A Strategic Roadmap	0
New Insight into Mercury Removal from Fish Meat Using a Single‐Component Solution Containing cysteine	0
Mechanisms of the Ammonium Sulfate Roasting of Spent Lithium‐Ion Batteries	0
A Trihybrid Approach for Enhancing Crude Oil Recovery Using Effervescent‐Tablet‐Based Nanofluids	0
Photoelectrocatalytic Hydrogen Generation: Current Advances in Materials and Operando Characterization (Global Challenges 8/2024)	0
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Durability Variation Among Medical Gloves Made from Existing and New Elastomers Poses a Risk to Public Health	0
Sonophotocatalytic Dye Degradation Using rGO‐BiVO₄ Composites	0
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Evaluation of Groundwater Potential Zones Using GIS‐Based Machine Learning Ensemble Models in the Gidabo Watershed, Ethiopia	0
Observations from the Hydrolysis of the Green Sea Urchin (Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis)	0
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(Global Challenges 5/2023)	0
Thermodynamics, Environmental and Sustainability Impacts of a Turbofan Engine Under Different Design Conditions Considering Variable Needs in the Aviation Industry	0
Biomedical Big Data Technologies, Applications, and Challenges for Precision Medicine: A Review	0
Advances and Applications of Metal‐Organic Frameworks (MOFs) in Emerging Technologies: A Comprehensive Review	0
Fish Protein Hydrolysate from Sulfated Polysaccharides Extraction Residue of Tuna Processing By‐Products with Bioactive and Functional Properties	0
Retraction: Lopsided Blood‐Thinning Drug Increases the Risk of Internal Flow Choking Leading to Shock Wave Generation Causing Asymptomatic Cardiovascular Disease	0
Masthead: (Global Challenges 6/2023)	0
Crop Diversification for Ensuring Sustainable Agriculture, Risk Management and Food Security	0
Potential of Seaweeds to Mitigate Production of Greenhouse Gases during Production of Ruminant Proteins	0
How to Improve Sustainability in Fused Filament Fabrication (3D Printing) Research?	0
The Shifting Cultivation Juggernaut: An Attribution Problem (Global Challenges 8/2022)	0
Exploring Reusability of Disposable Face Masks: Effects of Disinfection Methods on Filtration Efficiency, Breathability, and Fluid Resistance	0
Advances in Porous Structure Design for Enhanced Piezoelectric and Triboelectric Nanogenerators: A Comprehensive Review	0