OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Geomicrobiology Journal 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
Dynamics of the Galionella spp. and Leptothrix spp. Communities of Polluted Mine Drainage Water in Slovinky and Markušovce (Slovakia)	106
Metagenomic Profiling of Soil Microbial Communities in Chromium-Contaminated Tannery Sludge	98
Glaciochemistry and Pigment Producing Ability of Bacteria from the Roof of the World, the Glaciers of Karakoram, Pakistan	74
Phosphate Solubilizing and Phytate DegradingStreptomycesIsolates Stimulate the Growth and P Accumulation of Maize (Zea mays) Fertilized with Different Phosphorus Sources	69
Holistic Evaluation of MICP–Nano-Silica Stabilization in Expansive Soils: Mechanical, Environmental, and Sensitivity Perspectives	67
Effects of Coal Gasification Slag on the Migration of Cd ²⁺ and Pb ²⁺ in Soil	63
Correlation of Bio-Film Forming Rhizospheric Bacteria with Soil Properties in Phaseolus vulgaris Cultivation	60
Archaeal Communities of South China Mangroves and Their Potential Roles in the Nitrogen Cycle	57
Eco-Friendly Silver Nanoparticles from Bacillus atrophaeus as Dual-Function Inhibitors Against SRB-Induced Steel Corrosion	38
Harnessing the Bio Electrochemical Potential of Sediments: An Update on Sediment Microbial Fuel Cell Technologies	37
Characteristics of Semiconducting Minerals Affects Microbial Communities in Purple Soils	33
Biodeteriogenic Potential of Bacteria and Fungi Isolated from Deteriorated Areas of Masjed-e Jāmé of Isfahan, UNESCO Cultural Heritage	29
Microbial Reduction of Solid-Phase Humin by Shewanella oneidensis MR-1 and its Potential Effect on Contaminant Transformation	27
Mechanistic Insights into the Formation of Dumbbell-Shaped Carbonate Minerals: A microscale study	25
Isolation and Characterization of Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria from Phosphate Tailing Soil and Their Lead Passivation Potential	22
Identification of the Active Benzo[a]anthracene-Degrading Bacteria in Urban Soils using DNA-Based Stable Isotope Probing	21
Comparison of Fungal and Bacterial Microbiomes of Bats and Their Cave Roosting Environments at El Malpais National Monument, New Mexico, USA	21
Biogenic Calcite Precipitation: Microbial Catalyst and Engineering Applications	19
Bacterial and Archaeal Communities within a High-altitude Soda Lake in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, China	19
Isolation, Biomineralization Potential, and Molecular Characterization of Manganese Solubilizing Bacteria and Their Influence on Growth and Manganese Uptake in Maize	17
Microbial Carbonate Formation In The Hyperalkaline Gravière Spring (Samail Ophiolite, Sultanate of Oman)	14
Utilization of Various Microorganisms for Bioremediation of Hexavalent Chromium from the Environment: Recent Advances and Encouraging Future Prospects	13
Characteristics of the Phosphorus-Solubilizing Bacteria Derived from the Rhizosphere of Persimmon Tree in Beijing and their Plant Growth-Promoting Potential	13
Optimizing Biomineralization Technique on Silty Sand: Advanced Pump Flow Method with Artificial Intelligence Approach and Statistical Validation	12
Microbial Communities from Fossil-Bearing Strata: Methodological Challenges and Opportunities from Paleomicrobiology	12

Optimum Biosorption and Resistance of Uranium by Metal-Resistant Bacteria Isolated from Rock Ore	12
New Insights in Enhancing the Phosphorus Use Efficiency using Phosphate-Solubilizing Microorganisms and Their Role in Cropping System	12
In Situ Evaluation of Cr(VI) Bioavailability and Rhizosphere Effects in Reduced Cr-Contaminated Soil Based on Diffusive Gradients in Thin Films Technique	12
Industrially Significant Extremophiles and Their Unexplored Habitats in Hot Water Springs	11
Diversity of Endophytic Bacteria Associated with Maize ( Zea mays L.) Plants Grown in Seleniferous Soil	11
Isolation and Bioassay of N-fixing Bacteria from Mercury-Contaminated Tailing and Soil of Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining	11
Bioremediation Potential of Cr(VI) by Lysinibacillus cavernae CR-2 Isolated from Chromite-Polluted Soil: A Promising Approach for Cr(VI) Detoxification	11
Ground Improvement with a Single Injection of a High-Performance All-in-one MICP Solution	11
Isolation and Characterization of Calcifying Bacteria from Marble Dust and Their Efficiency to Improve Durability Properties of Concrete	11
Isolation of Antimicrobial Active Compounds Producing Bacillus subtilis Strain from Bat Guano of Kashmir Cave, Pakistan	10
Bauxite Mining Waste Pollution and Its Sustainable Management through Bioremediation	10
Organomineralization in the deep seabed polymetallic nodules: a matter of cell surface	10
An Experimental Investigation on Use of Xanthan Gum Biopolymer as Additive for Improving the Reinforcement Effect of Biocementation on Sandy Soils	10
First Data Related to Evaluation of Bacterial Diversity and Physicochemical Structure for Winter in Kilis Surface Waters, Türkiye	10
Bioleaching Optimization of Nickel from Chromite Tailings Using A. ferrooxidans : A Taguchi Design Approach	9
A One-Dimensional Reactive Transport Model for Microbially Induced Calcium Carbonate Precipitation (MICP) in Phreeqc	9
Attachment Mechanism of In-Situ EPS of Bacillus megaterium and Lysinibacillus sp. on Sand Surface from Soil Improvement Perspective	9
Life Under Artificial Light in a Unique Habitat: Exploring Lampenflora in Ravništarka Cave, Serbia	9
Analysis of Bacterial Community Composition in Sediments of the Mainstream and Tributaries in the Wanzhou Section of the Three Gorges Reservoir Area, China	9
Enhanced Amylase Production using Bread Waste by Thermophilic Strains of Geobacillus spp. Isolated from an Algerian Hot Spring	9
Abnormal Crystallization Sequence of Calcium Carbonate in the Presence of Synechococcus sp. PCC 7942	9
Applications of Microorganisms in Advanced Geomicrobiological and Biotechnological Exploration	8
Basalt Bioweathering from Biological Crusts in Xitle Volcano, Mexico	8
Performance of Bioremediation Strategy in Waste Lubricating Oil Pollutants: A Review	8
Isolation and Characterization of Effective Crude Oil Degrading Bacteria from Some Mussels Collected at Makaran Sea	8
Biomineralization Potential of Priestia aryabhattai , a Freshwater Isolate for Phosphorus Recovery through Struvite Production from Municipal Wastewater	8
Evaluation of Live and Dead Biomass of Thermophilic Bacterial Strains for the Bioremediation of Toxic Mn ²⁺ from the Industrial Effluent Water	7
A Holistic Review on Diverse Lipid Biomarkers as Environmental Indicators: Extraction and Analysis from Sediments to Microbial Communities	7
Sunlight–Triggered Synergetic Facilitation of Hematite and Lactobacillus: A Vital Enhanced Carbon Conversion Pathway in Nature	7
Unique Populations of Sulfur-Oxidizing Bacteria in Natural Cold Sulfur Springs in Slovakia	7
Unveiling the Unique Microbial Diversity of Dhala Impact Crater: Comparative Insights with Crater and Non-crater Soil	7
Molecular Mechanisms of Arsenic Resistance in Bacteria: A Systematic Analysis Following the PRISMA Model	7
Decoupling of Pore Water Chemistry, Bacterial Community Profiles, and Carbonate Mud Diagenesis in a Land-Locked Pool on Aldabra (Seychelles, Indian Ocean)	7
Heavy Metals Contamination in Soil and Rice and their Removal Processes: A Brief Review	7
Exploring Copper-Resistant Bacterial Diversity in Coal Mines: Implications for Environmental Bioremediation	7
Microbial-Mediated Carbon Processes in Soil Ecosystems: A Review on Climate Change Interactions	7
Study on the Effect of Anaerobic Microbial Flocculant on Cutting Fluid Wastewater	7
16s rDNA Gene Analysis and Screening Antibacterial Activity of Chitosan Nanoparticles against Bacteria Isolated from Biodeteriorated Archaeological Wall Paintings	7
Metagenomic Insights into the Adaptive Responses of the Microbiome of a Spent Engine Oil-Perturbed Agricultural Soil to Iron Stress	6
Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria Isolation Medium: Rock Phosphate or Tricalcium Phosphate?	6
Assessment of the Effects of Temperature and Time on the Bacteriological Quality and Heavy Metal of Digestate as a Safe Biofertiliser	6
Metabolic Potential Of Moss-Dominated Biocrust Microbiomes: A Comparative Analysis In Vegetation Restoration Zones Of Two Desert Ecosystems In Northwest China	6
Copper Adsorption Potentiality of Bacillus stercoris GKSM6 and Pseudomonas alcaliphila GKSM11 Isolated from Singhbhum Copper Mines	6
Bacterial Dynamics in the Northern Indian Ocean Region: Understanding from the Pre-genomics to Present-Day OMICS Era	6
Molecular Characterization, Antimicrobial, and Siderophore Activity of Myxobacteria Isolated from Selected Soil Samples	6
Assessment of Enzyme Activities Related to Heavy Metal Pollution Risks in Long-Term Hazelnut Cultivation Soils Under Humid Ecosystem Conditions	6
Isolation and Characterization of Crude Oil Degrading Yeasts from the Geo-Marine Sites of the Arabian Gulf	6
Amorphous and Crystalline Carbonate Biomineralization in Cyanobacterial Biofilms Induced by Synechocystis sp. PCC6803 Cultured in CaCl₂–MgCl₂–SrCl₂ Mediums	6
Isolation of Inorganic-Phosphate-Solubilizing Bacteria and Analysis of their Effect on Phosphorus Release from Lagoon Sediments	5
Microbial-Induced Calcite Precipitation (MICP) for Seepage Control & stabilization of Unlined Channels	5

Study on the Improvement Effects of Polyaspartic Acid on Enzyme-Induced Carbonate Precipitation Technology	5
Effects of Various Calcium Sources on the Strength Characteristics of MICP-Treated Sand	5
Bacterial Communities Associated with Tufa Deposits and Characterization of Indigenous Calcifying Bacterial Isolates from Jiuzhaigou National Nature Reserve, Sichuan, China	5
An Exploratory Research on the Adoption of Different Phosphate-Solubilizing Fungi for Production of Phosphate Biofertilizers	5
The Effect of Heavy Metals on Bacterial Community Structure and Functional Profile in Surface Soils of Baiji Oil Refinery and Baghdad City, Iraq	5
Utilization of Probiotic Bacteria Enterococcus lactis for Biogenic Synthesis of Hemocompatible AgNPs	5
Characterization of Target Organisms from Environmental Origin for Rapid Bioremediation of Hexamine	5
Multi-metal Tolerance Efficiency and Bioremediation Capabilities of Bacillus aerius from Mangrove Rhizosphere	5
Whole Genome Sequencing of Virgibacillus pantothenticus BAB 3240 Isolated from an Indian Saline Desert Reveals Stress Tolerance and Biodegradation Genes	5
Changes of Permeability and Porosity of Tiefa Anthracite after Treatment with an Acetogenic Bacterium Clostridium sp.	5
Bacterial Communities in Cryoconite Holes of the Adjacent Glaciers on the Tibetan Plateau	5