OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Global Challenges is 6. 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 2022-01-01 to 2026-01-01.)

Article	Citations
Functionalized MoO₃ Nanosheets for High‐Efficiency RhB Removal	192
Towards Sustainable Development Goals: Application of Hydrogen‐Enriched Mahua Biodiesel/Diesel Blend to Dual‐Fuel Diesel Engine	112
Lipid Nanoparticle (LNP) ‐A Vector Suitable for Evolving Therapies for Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)	108
Techno−Economic Analysis and Multi‐Objective Optimization of Cross‐Flow Wind Turbines for Smart Building Energy Systems	103
Masthead: (Global Challenges 4/2023)	70
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Tannin: An Insight into its Cosmeceutical Properties and Uses (Global Challenges 8/2025)	59
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Blue Light Defocus Induces A Positive Effect on Refractive Status and Ocular Health: A Randomized Crossover Trial	53
Kinetic Insights into Methanol Synthesis from CO₂ Hydrogenation at Atmospheric Pressure over Intermetallic Pd₂Ga Catalyst	49
Strawberry Protease as a Laundry Detergent Additive Candidate: Immobilization, Compatibility Study with Detergent Ingredients, and Washing Performance Test	45
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Nanocomposites for Water Treatment, Photocatalysis, and Challenges: A Systematic Review	42
Assembling the climate story: use of storyline approaches in climate‐related science	40
Green Coffee Bean Extract Assisted Facile Synthesis of Reduced Graphene Oxide and Its Dye Removal Activity	40
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CeO₂ Nanoparticles Seed Priming Increases Salicylic Acid Level and ROS Scavenging Ability to Improve Rapeseed Salt Tolerance (Global Challenges 7/2022)	33
Techno‐Economic and Profitability Assessment of Stand‐Alone Photoelectrochemical Hydrogen Generation Technology	30
Toward Zero Waste Mining: Circular Economy of Copper Slags	30
Effective Separation of Cancer‐Derived Exosomes in Biological Samples for Liquid Biopsy: Classic Strategies and Innovative Development	28
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Advances in Nanohybrid Membranes for Dye Reduction: A Comprehensive Review	26
Lightweight Natural Fiber Insulation Boards Produced with Kapok Fiber (Ceiba Pentandra) and Polylactic Acid or Bicomponent Fiber as a Binder	26

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Sustainable Strategies for Converting Organic, Electronic, and Plastic Waste From Municipal Solid Waste Into Functional Materials	25
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A Solar to Chemical Strategy: Green Hydrogen as a Means, Not an End	24
Pioneering an Innovative Eco‐Friendly N719 Dye‐Sensitized Solar Cell through Modelling and Impedance Spectroscopy Analysis for Energy Sustainability	23
Comparative Study of the Effective Properties of 0–3 and Gyroid Triply Periodic Minimal Surface Cement‐Piezocomposites	22
A Perspective on Removal of Cyanotoxins from Water Through Advanced Oxidation Processes	21
Masthead: (Global Challenges 1/2022)	21
Determination of Groundwater Vulnerability for Protection of the Drinking Water Basins: A Case Study From Türkiye, Kesikköprü Dam Lake Basin	20
Measurement of Carbon Emission Transfer in China's Construction Industry and Analysis of Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Carbon Emissions	20
Production and Characterization of Open Cell Cordierite from Boron and Waste Materials by Geopolymer Method for the Emission After Treatment System of Diesel Engines	20
Silver Nanoparticle‐Mediated Antiviral Efficacy against Enveloped Viruses: A Comprehensive Review	19
Integrated In Silico – In Vitro Study Investigating Dipeptides as Chorismate Synthase Modulators: Spotlight on Its Mechanism of Action	19
Bioinspired Interfacial Spontaneous Growth of ZnO Nanocatalysts onto Recycled Textiles as a Sustainable Approach for Water Purification	19
CytroCell@Nafion: Enhanced Proton Exchange Membranes	19
The Biochar Derived from Carp for High‐Efficiency Solar Steam Generation and Water Purification (Global Challenges 1/2022)	18
New Insight into Mercury Removal from Fish Meat Using a Single‐Component Solution Containing cysteine	18
A Long‐Lasting Skin Protectant Based on CG‐101, a Deep Eutectic Solvent Comprising Choline and Geranic Acid	18
Masthead: (Global Challenges 9/2022)	18
Vanillin‐Derived Thermally Reprocessable and Chemically Recyclable Schiff‐Base Epoxy Thermosets	17
Biodegradation in Composting Conditions of PBEAS Monofilaments for the Sustainable End‐Use of Fishing Nets	16
Targeted Crystallization of Rare Earth Carbonate Polymorphs at Hydrothermal Conditions via Mineral Replacement Reactions	16
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Spatial Analysis of Agricultural Waste and By‐Products to Tackle the Water–Energy Nexus in Rural Mozambique	16
Biomedical Big Data Technologies, Applications, and Challenges for Precision Medicine: A Review	16
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
(Global Challenges 8/2023)	14
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Advances and Applications of Metal‐Organic Frameworks (MOFs) in Emerging Technologies: A Comprehensive Review	14
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From Lab to Field: Damp Heat Testing and its Implications for PV Module Service Lifetime	13
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Future Energy Breakthroughs: Implications for the Hydrocarbon Economies of the Arabian Gulf	13
(Global Challenges 5/2023)	13
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Sustainable Hydrogen Production, a Review of Methods, Types, Applications, Challenges, and Future Perspectives	12
Energy Sources and Thermal Management Technologies for Electric Vehicle Batteries: A Technical Review	12
Photoelectrocatalysis for Hydrogen Evolution Ventures into the World of Organic Synthesis	12
Masthead: (Global Challenges 1/2023)	11
Computational Perspectives on Amoxicillin and Staphylococcus Aureus in Mirror Life	11
CytroCell@Nafion: Enhanced Proton Exchange Membranes (Global Challenges 12/2025)	11
Parameter Extraction of Single, Double, and Triple‐Diode Photovoltaic Models Using the Weighted Leader Search Algorithm	11
Thermally Conductive Molten Salt for Thermal Energy Storage: Synergistic Effect of a Hybrid Graphite‐Graphene Nanoplatelet Filler	11
The Fragile State of Industrial Agriculture: Estimating Crop Yield Reductions in a Global Catastrophic Infrastructure Loss Scenario	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
Dye Degradation, Antimicrobial Activity, and Molecular Docking Analysis of Samarium‐Grafted Carbon Nitride Doped‐Bismuth Oxobromide Quantum Dots	11
Alpha‐Gal Syndrome: An Underrated Serious Disease and a Potential Future Challenge	11

Medication, Nutrition, and Hygiene in COVID‐19 Prevention and Treatment: A Comprehensive Narrative Review	10
Sustainable LC3 Concrete in the Circular Economy: Assessment of Mechanical, Microstructural, and Durability Characteristics with Surkhi, Metakaolin, Nano‐Silica, and M‐Sand Blended Concrete	10
Opportunities and Challenges of Establishing a Regional Bio‐based Polylactic Acid Supply Chain (Global Challenges 7/2023)	10
Reusable and Antibacterial Polymer‐Based Nanocomposites for the Adsorption of Dyes and the Visible‐Light‐Driven Photocatalytic Degradation of Antibiotics	10
Adapting Neutralizing Antibodies to Viral Variants by Structure‐Guided Affinity Maturation Using Phage Display Technology	10
Time‐Quantile and Frequency Response of Green Growth to Energy Vulnerability, Energy Uncertainty, and Geopolitical Risks	9
Blue Light Defocus Induces A Positive Effect on Refractive Status and Ocular Health: A Randomized Crossover Trial (Global Challenges 12/2025)	9
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Tunable Fungal Monofilaments from Food Waste for Textile Applications	9
Current Challenges in Efficient Lithium‐Ion Batteries’ Recycling: A Perspective	9
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	9
Magnetite Nanoparticles Enhancing H₂‐Driven Biomethanation in a Mixed Microbial Community	8
Modeling and Thermodynamic Studies of γ‐Valerolactone Production from Bio‐derived Methyl Levulinate	8
Random Access Memory (RAM) Contacts Waste Catalyzes Organic Reactions	8
Microplastics in Malaysia's Aquatic Environment: Current Overview and Future Perspectives	8
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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
Short‐Term Effect of Air Pollution on Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest (OHCA) in Lombardy—A Case‐Crossover Spatiotemporal Study	8
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Fates of Emitted Particles Depending on Mask Wearing Using an Approach Validated Across Spatial Scales	8
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Marketing Strategies in Nanomaterials for Sensor Applications: Bridging Lab to Market	7
Research on the Development of Rural Human Settlement Environment in the Upper Reaches of the Lancang River Based on Ecological Carrying Capacity Constraints	7
Big Things, Small Packages: An Update on Microalgae as Sustainable Sources of Nutraceutical Peptides for Promoting Cardiovascular Health	7
Recent Progress of Droplet Microfluidic Emulsification Based Synthesis of Functional Microparticles	7
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Degradation of Orange G, Acid Blue 161, and Brillant Green Dyes Using UV Light‐Activated GA–TiO₂–Cd Composite	7
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Low Formaldehyde Binders for Mineral Wool Insulation: A Review	7
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Smart and Sustainable Regeneration of Fouled Desalination Membranes Using Artificial Intelligence	7
(Global Challenges 6/2023)	7
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Microbial Desalination Cell for Sustainable Water Treatment: A Critical Review	7
Plant Growth‐Promoting Rhizobacteria and Bacterial Biocontrol Agents in Tomato Disease Management: Mechanisms, Applications, and Omics Perspectives	7
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High‐Performance Isotropic Thermo‐Electrochemical Cells Using Agar‐Gelled Ferricyanide/Ferrocyanide/Guanidinium	6
A Trihybrid Approach for Enhancing Crude Oil Recovery Using Effervescent‐Tablet‐Based Nanofluids	6
Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production Using TiO₂‐based Catalysts: A Review	6
CeO₂ Nanoparticles Seed Priming Increases Salicylic Acid Level and ROS Scavenging Ability to Improve Rapeseed Salt Tolerance	6
An In‐Silico Study to Identify Relevant Biomarkers in Sepsis Applying Integrated Bulk RNA Sequencing and Single‐Cell RNA Sequencing Analyses	6
Influence of Coal Gangue Powder on the Macroscopic Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Recycled Aggregate Concrete	6
Institutional Quality in Green and Digital Transition of EU Regions – A Recovery and Resilience Analysis	6
Evaluation of Groundwater Potential Zones Using GIS‐Based Machine Learning Ensemble Models in the Gidabo Watershed, Ethiopia	6
Mitigating Urban Heat Islands (UHI) Through Vegetation Restoration: Insights From Mining Communities	6
Toward Sustainable Composites: Graphene‐Modified Jute Fiber Composites with Bio‐Based Epoxy Resin	6
Future of Nanotechnology in Food Industry: Challenges in Processing, Packaging, and Food Safety	6
Cancer‐Derived Extracellular Vesicle ITGB2 Promotes the Progression of Triple‐Negative Breast Cancer via the Activation of Cancer‐Associated Fibroblasts	6