OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of NDT & E International is 27. 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 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Multi-energy X-ray images fusion method based on fuzzy entropy and sparse representation for complex castings	93
Improved detection of nonlinear waves in thin solid materials using a pulse-echo method based on nonlinear modeling of wave fields	90
Characterisation of composite skin–stiffener bonding interface and fine-defect evaluation using mono-pulse ultrasonic detection	51
Exploring high-frequency eddy-current testing for sub-aperture defect characterisation using parametric-manifold mapping	50
Nondestructive dielectric measurement method for orientation distribution of liquid crystal polymers film	46
Detection of defects in girth welded joints of tubular structure by circumferential feature-guided waves	44
Non-contact near-field cavity perturbation method for quantitative dielectric measurement and metallic defect inspection	44
A thickness reduction testing method for ferromagnetic materials based on variable intensity DC magnetization	43
Detection of indentation damage in carbon fiber/epoxy composites via EIT during the application of bending loads	42
Test on fouling detection of ballast based on infrared thermography	41
Analyzing the permeability distribution of multilayered specimens using pulsed eddy-current testing with multi-scale 1D-ResNet	36
Autonomous dynamic line-scan continuous-wave terahertz non-destructive inspection system combined with unsupervised exposure fusion	35
Instrumentation and testing for road condition monitoring – A state-of-the-art review	34
Noncontact visualization of multiscale defects in CFRP composites using eddy current testing with T-R probe	34
Minimum transmission events for fast ultrasonic TFM imaging: A comparative study	33
Non-destructive testing to characterize interlayer bonds of idealized concrete additive manufacturing products	32
Ensemble learning model for concrete delamination depth detection using impact echo	32
Improved automatic defect detection from X-ray scans for aluminum conductor composite core wire based on modified Skip-GANomaly	32
One-dimensional photothermal characterization of subsurface interfaces utilizing the virtual wave concept	32
Ultrasonic nondestructive evaluation of additively manufactured wear coatings	31
In situ measurement of ultrasonic behavior during lap spot welding with laser ultrasonic method	31
Ultrasonic defect characterization using Bayesian inversion and scattering matrix denoising neural networks	30
A non-destructive thermographic procedure for the evaluation of heat treatment in Usibor®1500 through the thermal diffusivity measurement	30
Simultaneous nondestructive estimation of thickness and longitudinal wave velocity of adhesive layers in adhesive joints through air-coupled ultrasonic testing	27
Nonlinear/linear resonance ultrasound spectroscopy (N/RUS) of additively manufactured 316L stainless steel samples using in-contact and non-contact excitation	27

Anti-interference damage localization in composite overwrapped pressure vessels using machine learning and ultrasonic guided waves	27
An adaptive approach to non-destructive evaluation (NDE) of cast irons containing precipitated graphite particles with the help of magnetoacoustic emission	27