OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology is 71. 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 2022-06-01 to 2026-06-01.)

Article	Citations
Editorial: Advanced biomaterials for hard tissue repair and regeneration	531
An evaluation of the performance of medical helmets used in healthcare for the protection of vulnerable patients	335
Editorial: Advances in biosulfidogenic processes	313
Changes in volumetric bone mineral density after ACL reconstruction with single-bundle and double-bundle: a 1-year follow-up study using peripheral quantitative computed tomography	304
Identification of a lumped-parameter model of the intervertebral joint from experimental data	296
Seeing through cells: Rapid measurement of intracellular target proteins	281
A convolutional neural network to characterize mouse hindlimb foot strikes during voluntary wheel running	241
Incorporate delivery, warming and washing methods into efficient cryopreservation	231
Recent developments on the application of molecular probes in multiple myeloma: Beyond [18F]FDG	202
Editorial: Heterologous Protein Expression and Production Platforms: The How, Now and Wow of It, Volume II	197
Agricultural biotechnology in the courts: judicial opinions and commentary	186
Statistical genetics concepts in biomass-based materials engineering	186
Editorial: Detection Nanodevices for Infectious Diseases	158
A non-hypothesis-driven practical laboratory activity on functional metagenomics: “fishing” protein-coding DNA sequences from microbiomes	157
Estimating within-stride metabolic cost from stride-average data using autoencoders and expander networks	151
Advanced neuroprosthetic electrode design optimized by electromagnetic finite element simulation: innovations and applications	151
Cyclic RGD functionalized PLGA nanoparticles loaded with noncovalent complex of indocyanine green with urokinase for synergistic thrombolysis	148
Selective and mild oxidation of α-hydroxyl groups in lignin by 2-iodoxybenzoic acid	144
Viable cell sorting by fluidized bed centrifugation enables novel cultivation strategies	142
Editorial: Multipotent stromal cells and microenvironment of the tissue healing	140
Modulation of sirtuins during monolayer chondrocyte culture influences cartilage regeneration upon transfer to a 3D culture environment	135
Editorial: Biofabricated materials for tissue engineering	127
Short-term digital ocular massage may weaken corneal biomechanics	122
Biomimetic hydrogel scaffolds for stimulating fibrotic responses: development of an in-vitro assay for implant material testing	121
Shoe choice may affect fencing lunge attack performance	121

ELSAH (electronic smart patch system for wireless monitoring of molecular biomarkers for healthcare and wellbeing): definition of possible use cases	120
Biomechanical responses of peripheral nerves in human, pig and rat: a comparative study	120
Terahertz spectra of proteinuria and non-proteinuria	115
Numerical Simulation and Deep Neural Network Revealed Drag Reduction of Microstructured Three-Dimensional Square Cylinders at High Reynolds Numbers	114
In vivo prediction of intervertebral disc strains and segmental kinematics from clinical MRI during lumbar extension	112
Application of MXene in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer: A critical overview	109
Enabling the complete valorization of hybrid Pennisetum: Directly using alkaline black liquor for preparing UV-shielding biodegradable films	108
The efficacy of vancomycin-loaded biphasic calcium phosphate bone substitute in the promotion of new bone growth and the prevention of postoperative infection	103
Pickering emulsion loaded with total flavonoids from Dracocephalum moldavica L. potentially promotes angiogenesis in the ischemic penumbra after cerebral ischemia reperfusion	98
Quantifying the effects of five rehabilitation training methods on the ability of elderly men to control bowel movements: a finite element analysis study	97
Calcium hydroxide coating for orthopedic implants: evaluation of osseointegrative and antibacterial properties in vivo	97
Mesenchymal stem cell therapy for pulmonary hypertension: an update	94
Exploring the relationship between bearing extrusion and postoperative persistent pain in Oxford unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: A trajectory measurement study	93
Biphasic bone substitutes coated with PLGA incorporating therapeutic ions Sr2+ and Mg2+: cytotoxicity cascade and in vivo response of immune and bone regeneration	93
Editorial: Nanotechnology-based devices and systems for enhanced sensitivity and efficiency in biomedical applications	93
Enabling and improving trans-nerolidol production by Corynebacterium glutamicum: combining metabolic engineering and trace elements medium refinement	93
Nanomaterials reshape the pulmonary mechanical microenvironment: novel therapeutic strategies for respiratory diseases	92
Magnetic drug-loaded microbubbles for treating lower limb venous thrombosis under controllable rotating magnetic field	90
A small-diameter vascular graft immobilized peptides for capturing endothelial colony-forming cells	89
A novel “off-on” fluorescent probe for the detection of nickel ions and its clinical application	89
The treatment efficacy of bone tissue engineering strategy for repairing segmental bone defects under diabetic condition	89
The effects of different carbon-fiber plate shapes in shoes on lower limb biomechanics following running-induced fatigue	86
Mechanical effect of reconstructed shapes of autologous ossicles on middle ear acoustic transmission	86
Automated diagnosis and grading of lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration based on a modified YOLO framework	83
Multiple plant growth-promoting bacteria enhance rice growth in non-grain-converted lands	81
Improved catalytic performance and molecular insight for lipoxygenase from Enterovibrio norvegicus via directed evolution	81
An approach to the diagnosis of lumbar disc herniation using deep learning models	81
Substrate-inducible and antibiotic-free high-level 4-hydroxyvaleric acid production in engineered Escherichia coli	80
Hydrogel co-loading SO2 prodrug and FeGA nanoparticles for enhancing chemodynamic therapy by photothermal-triggered SO2 gas therapy	80
Biomechanical evaluation of a novel individualized zero-profile cage for anterior cervical discectomy and fusion: a finite element analysis	79
Zirconia/dental pulp stem cell composite scaffolds repair osteogenic defect via regulating macrophages	78
A smart nanoplatform for enhanced photo-ferrotherapy of hepatocellular carcinoma	78
Biodegradable and injectable curcumin-loaded hydrogel for the prevention of postoperative intrauterine adhesion	78
Bioreactor as the root cause of the “manganese effect” during Aspergillus niger citric acid fermentations	78
Prediction of stroke patients’ bedroom-stay duration: machine-learning approach using wearable sensor data	77
Corrigendum: Determination of aortic characteristic impedance and total arterial compliance from regional pulse wave velocities using machine learning: an in silico study	77
Rotation of the hammer and performance in hammer throwing	76
Research on motion control of a novel stroke rehabilitation robot based on the dual parallel washout algorithm	76
Hydration monitoring and rehydration guidance system for athletes based on urine color’s Lab* parameters	75
A noninvasive strategy for multi-disease diagnosis via multi-sensor platform: integrative analysis of five years of exhaled breath–based diagnostics for seven diseases	75
From detection to remediation: the potential of phosphomelanin in sustainable environmental solutions	74
Kinetic studies and CFD-based reaction modeling for insights into the scalability of ADC conjugation reactions	73
Quantifying the morphology of eyeballs with posterior staphyloma with Zernike polynomials	73
Smart nanoplatforms for early detection and immune modulation in lung cancer	73
Stability of internal fixation systems based on different subtypes of Schatzker II fracture of the tibial plateau: A finite element analysis	72
Editorial: Smart Stimuli-responsive Biomaterials for Programmed Drug Delivery	72
Mechanical stability of the interaction between a lower-limb rehabilitation exoskeleton and the user’s body during functional tasks	71
Variability of intervertebral joint stiffness between specimens and spine levels	71