OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Global Challenges 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 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)

Article	Citations
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Functionalized MoO₃ Nanosheets for High‐Efficiency RhB Removal	101
Techno−Economic Analysis and Multi‐Objective Optimization of Cross‐Flow Wind Turbines for Smart Building Energy Systems	97
Masthead: (Global Challenges 4/2023)	87
Kinetic Insights into Methanol Synthesis from CO₂ Hydrogenation at Atmospheric Pressure over Intermetallic Pd₂Ga Catalyst	85
Lipid Nanoparticle (LNP) ‐A Vector Suitable for Evolving Therapies for Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)	55
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Assembling the climate story: use of storyline approaches in climate‐related science	45
Strawberry Protease as a Laundry Detergent Additive Candidate: Immobilization, Compatibility Study with Detergent Ingredients, and Washing Performance Test	42
CeO₂ Nanoparticles Seed Priming Increases Salicylic Acid Level and ROS Scavenging Ability to Improve Rapeseed Salt Tolerance (Global Challenges 7/2022)	42
Green Coffee Bean Extract Assisted Facile Synthesis of Reduced Graphene Oxide and Its Dye Removal Activity	41
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On‐Site, On‐Demand 3D‐Printed Nasopharyngeal Swabs to Improve the Access of Coronavirus Disease‐19 Testing	33
Effective Separation of Cancer‐Derived Exosomes in Biological Samples for Liquid Biopsy: Classic Strategies and Innovative Development	32
(Global Challenges 10/2021)	30
Advances in Nanohybrid Membranes for Dye Reduction: A Comprehensive Review	29
A Solar to Chemical Strategy: Green Hydrogen as a Means, Not an End	27
Lightweight Natural Fiber Insulation Boards Produced with Kapok Fiber (Ceiba Pentandra) and Polylactic Acid or Bicomponent Fiber as a Binder	24
Sustainable Strategies for Converting Organic, Electronic, and Plastic Waste From Municipal Solid Waste Into Functional Materials	24
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Silver Nanoparticle‐Mediated Antiviral Efficacy against Enveloped Viruses: A Comprehensive Review	22
Determination of Groundwater Vulnerability for Protection of the Drinking Water Basins: A Case Study From Türkiye, Kesikköprü Dam Lake Basin	22

Measurement of Carbon Emission Transfer in China's Construction Industry and Analysis of Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Carbon Emissions	22
Production and Characterization of Open Cell Cordierite from Boron and Waste Materials by Geopolymer Method for the Emission After Treatment System of Diesel Engines	22
A Perspective on Removal of Cyanotoxins from Water Through Advanced Oxidation Processes	21
Masthead: (Global Challenges 1/2022)	21
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Comparative Study of the Effective Properties of 0–3 and Gyroid Triply Periodic Minimal Surface Cement‐Piezocomposites	20
Bioinspired Interfacial Spontaneous Growth of ZnO Nanocatalysts onto Recycled Textiles as a Sustainable Approach for Water Purification	20
Optimization of Quercetin‐Assisted Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and Evaluation of Their Hemocompatibility, Antioxidant, Anti‐Inflammatory, and Antibacterial effects	19
A Long‐Lasting Skin Protectant Based on CG‐101, a Deep Eutectic Solvent Comprising Choline and Geranic Acid	19
Development of Graphene‐Based Materials in Bone Tissue Engineaering	19
Targeted Crystallization of Rare Earth Carbonate Polymorphs at Hydrothermal Conditions via Mineral Replacement Reactions	18
Vanillin‐Derived Thermally Reprocessable and Chemically Recyclable Schiff‐Base Epoxy Thermosets	18
Masthead: (Global Challenges 9/2022)	17
The Biochar Derived from Carp for High‐Efficiency Solar Steam Generation and Water Purification (Global Challenges 1/2022)	17
New Insight into Mercury Removal from Fish Meat Using a Single‐Component Solution Containing cysteine	16
Biodegradation in Composting Conditions of PBEAS Monofilaments for the Sustainable End‐Use of Fishing Nets	16
Biomedical Big Data Technologies, Applications, and Challenges for Precision Medicine: A Review	15
Advances and Applications of Metal‐Organic Frameworks (MOFs) in Emerging Technologies: A Comprehensive Review	15
Waste to Wealth: Electrochemical Innovations in Hydrogen Production From Industrial Wastewater	15
Challenges in Recycling Spent Lithium‐Ion Batteries: Spotlight on Polyvinylidene Fluoride Removal	15
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(Global Challenges 8/2023)	13
Future Energy Breakthroughs: Implications for the Hydrocarbon Economies of the Arabian Gulf	13
Sustainable Hydrogen Production, a Review of Methods, Types, Applications, Challenges, and Future Perspectives	13
(Global Challenges 5/2023)	13
From Lab to Field: Damp Heat Testing and its Implications for PV Module Service Lifetime	12
Parameter Extraction of Single, Double, and Triple‐Diode Photovoltaic Models Using the Weighted Leader Search Algorithm	12
Masthead: (Global Challenges 1/2023)	12
Computational Perspectives on Amoxicillin and Staphylococcus Aureus in Mirror Life	12
Dye Degradation, Antimicrobial Activity, and Molecular Docking Analysis of Samarium‐Grafted Carbon Nitride Doped‐Bismuth Oxobromide Quantum Dots	12
The Biochar Derived from Carp for High‐Efficiency Solar Steam Generation and Water Purification	12
Photoelectrocatalysis for Hydrogen Evolution Ventures into the World of Organic Synthesis	12
Energy Sources and Thermal Management Technologies for Electric Vehicle Batteries: A Technical Review	12
Alpha‐Gal Syndrome: An Underrated Serious Disease and a Potential Future Challenge	12
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	11
Navigating Performance Standards for Face Mask Materials: A Custom‐Built Apparatus for Measuring Particle Filtration Efficiency	11
The Fragile State of Industrial Agriculture: Estimating Crop Yield Reductions in a Global Catastrophic Infrastructure Loss Scenario	11
Evaluation of Sustainability of a Prune Production Process from Farm to Fork Approach based on Thermodynamic Principles and Actual Operational Data	11
Thermally Conductive Molten Salt for Thermal Energy Storage: Synergistic Effect of a Hybrid Graphite‐Graphene Nanoplatelet Filler	11
Pinaceae Pine Resins (Black Pine, Shore Pine, Rosin, and Baltic Amber) as Natural Dielectrics for Low Operating Voltage, Hysteresis‐Free, Organic Field Effect Transistors	11
Adapting Neutralizing Antibodies to Viral Variants by Structure‐Guided Affinity Maturation Using Phage Display Technology	10
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	10
Tunable Fungal Monofilaments from Food Waste for Textile Applications	10
Reusable and Antibacterial Polymer‐Based Nanocomposites for the Adsorption of Dyes and the Visible‐Light‐Driven Photocatalytic Degradation of Antibiotics	10
Opportunities and Challenges of Establishing a Regional Bio‐based Polylactic Acid Supply Chain (Global Challenges 7/2023)	9
Time‐Quantile and Frequency Response of Green Growth to Energy Vulnerability, Energy Uncertainty, and Geopolitical Risks	9
Current Challenges in Efficient Lithium‐Ion Batteries’ Recycling: A Perspective	9

Sustainable LC3 Concrete in the Circular Economy: Assessment of Mechanical, Microstructural, and Durability Characteristics with Surkhi, Metakaolin, Nano‐Silica, and M‐Sand Blended Concrete	9
Harnessing Cattail Biomass for Sustainable Fibers and Engineered Bioproducts: A Review	8
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Recycling and Degradation Pathways of Synthetic Textile Fibers such as Polyamide and Elastane	8
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Fates of Emitted Particles Depending on Mask Wearing Using an Approach Validated Across Spatial Scales	7
Heritage Conservation Future: Where We Stand, Challenges Ahead, and a Paradigm Shift	7
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Microplastics in Malaysia's Aquatic Environment: Current Overview and Future Perspectives	7
A Mechanically Flexible Superhydrophobic Rock Wool Modified with Reduced Graphene Oxide‐Chloroperene Rubber for Oil‐Spill Clean‐Up	7
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Random Access Memory (RAM) Contacts Waste Catalyzes Organic Reactions	7
(Global Challenges 9/2021)	7
Modeling and Thermodynamic Studies of γ‐Valerolactone Production from Bio‐derived Methyl Levulinate	7
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Recent Progress of Droplet Microfluidic Emulsification Based Synthesis of Functional Microparticles	6
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Toward Sustainable Composites: Graphene‐Modified Jute Fiber Composites with Bio‐Based Epoxy Resin	6
Research on the Development of Rural Human Settlement Environment in the Upper Reaches of the Lancang River Based on Ecological Carrying Capacity Constraints	6
Low Formaldehyde Binders for Mineral Wool Insulation: A Review	6
Microbial Desalination Cell for Sustainable Water Treatment: A Critical Review	6
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Institutional Quality in Green and Digital Transition of EU Regions – A Recovery and Resilience Analysis	6
Marketing Strategies in Nanomaterials for Sensor Applications: Bridging Lab to Market	6
Big Things, Small Packages: An Update on Microalgae as Sustainable Sources of Nutraceutical Peptides for Promoting Cardiovascular Health	6
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Smart and Sustainable Regeneration of Fouled Desalination Membranes Using Artificial Intelligence	6
Degradation of Orange G, Acid Blue 161, and Brillant Green Dyes Using UV Light‐Activated GA–TiO₂–Cd Composite	5
High‐Performance Isotropic Thermo‐Electrochemical Cells Using Agar‐Gelled Ferricyanide/Ferrocyanide/Guanidinium	5
Future of Nanotechnology in Food Industry: Challenges in Processing, Packaging, and Food Safety	5
Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production Using TiO₂‐based Catalysts: A Review	5
Solar Drying for Domestic and Industrial Applications: A Comprehensive Review of Innovations and Efficiency Enhancements	5
Freestanding Nitrogen‐Doped Carbons with Hierarchical Porosity for Environmental Applications: A Green Templating Route with Bio‐Based Precursors (Global Challenges 11/2021)	5
Influence of Coal Gangue Powder on the Macroscopic Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Recycled Aggregate Concrete	5
Cancer‐Derived Extracellular Vesicle ITGB2 Promotes the Progression of Triple‐Negative Breast Cancer via the Activation of Cancer‐Associated Fibroblasts	5
A Trihybrid Approach for Enhancing Crude Oil Recovery Using Effervescent‐Tablet‐Based Nanofluids	5
CeO₂ Nanoparticles Seed Priming Increases Salicylic Acid Level and ROS Scavenging Ability to Improve Rapeseed Salt Tolerance	5
(Global Challenges 6/2023)	5
Evaluation of Groundwater Potential Zones Using GIS‐Based Machine Learning Ensemble Models in the Gidabo Watershed, Ethiopia	5
Mitigating Urban Heat Islands (UHI) Through Vegetation Restoration: Insights From Mining Communities	5