OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Ethiopia is 2. 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 2020-04-01 to 2024-04-01.)

Article	Citations
Hexavalent chromium reduction from real electroplating wastewater by chemical precipitation	38
Efficient adsorption of Rhodamine B using a composite of Fe3O4@zif-8: Synthesis, characterization, modeling analysis, statistical physics and mechanism of interaction	35
Synthesis, characterization and microstructural evaluation of ZnO nanoparticles by William-Hall and size-strain plot methods	30
Studies on physico-mechanical behaviour of kenaf/glass fiber reinforced epoxy hybrid composites	25
Facile synthesis and dyeing performance of some disperse monomeric and polymeric dyes on nylon and polyester fabrics	22
Green synthesis of MgO nanoparticles using Moringa oleifera leaf aqueous extract for antibacterial activity	21
Optimum prediction for inhibition efficiency of Sapium ellipticum leaf extract as corrosion inhibitor of aluminum alloy (AA3003) in hydrochloric acid solution using electrochemical impedance spectros	21
Selective transportation of molybdenum from model and ore through poly inclusion membrane	19
A comparative study of the adsorption of congo red dye on rice husk, rice husk char and chemically modified rice husk char from aqueous media	17
Preparation and sorption property study of Fe3O4/Al2O3/ZrO2 composite for the removal of cadmium, lead and chromium ions from aqueous solutions	14
Displacement cloud point extraction procedure for preconcentration of iron(III) in water and fruit samples prior to spectrophotometric determination	13
MWCNTs/Ag-ZnO nanocomposite for efficient photocatalytic degradation of congo red	12
Clarification of the Algerian grape juice and their effects on the juice quality	11
Synthesis, structural, spectral and biological evaluation of metals endowed 1,2,4-triazole	11
Production and characterization of biodiesel and glycerine pellet from macroalgae strain: Cladophora glomerata	10
Metolazone compound as corrosion inhibitor for API 5L X-52 steel in hydrochloric acid solution	10
Levels of selected metals in teff grain samples collected from three different areas of Ethiopia by microwave plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy	9
Synthesis, characterization, in-vitro anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial screening of metal(II) mixed diclofenac and acetaminophen complexes	9
Spectroscopic properties, molecular structure, anticancer and antimicrobial evaluation of some new moxifloxacin metal complexes in the presence of 1,10-phenanthroline	9
Synthesis of Ag-Fe3O4 nanoparticles for degradation of methylene blue in aqueous medium	8
Experimental and theoretical investigations (FTIR, UV-VIS spectroscopy, HOMO-LUMO, NLO and MEP analysis) of aminothiophenol isomers	7
Synthesis, structural characterization and nematicidal studies of some new N2O2 Schiff base metal complexes	7
Imidazole and carbazole derivatives as potential anticancer agents: molecular docking studies and cytotoxic activity evaluation	7
Preparation of TiO2-activated kaolinite composite for photocatalytic degradation of rhodamine B dye	6
Square wave anodic stripping voltammetric determination of Hg(II) with N-p- chlorophenylcinnamohydroxamic acid modified carbon paste electrode	6

Development and validation of a single HPLC method for the determination of thirteen pharmaceuticals in bulk and tablet dosage form	6
New analytical methods for the determination of ascorbic acid content in aqueous extracts of flesh, peel and seeds of pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima)	5
Copper-based glass-ceramic as an efficient catalyst in the synthesis of pyrazolo[1,5-a] pyrimidineunder solvent-free condition with docking validation as Covid-19 main protease (Mpro) inhibitor	5
Determination of total phenolic, total flavonoid, ascorbic acid contents and antioxidant activity of pumpkin flesh, peel and seeds	5
Decolorization of reactive azo dye by fenton and photo-fenton processes in aqueous solution: The influence of operating conditions, kinetics study, and performance comparison	4
Mixed isatin with 3-(2-(aryl)hydrazono)acetylacetone Mn(II), Co(II) and Ni(II) complexes: antibacterial evaluation and molecular properties prediction	4
Novel palladium(II) complex derived from mixed ligands of dithizone and triphenylphosphine synthesis, characterization, crystal structure, and DFT study	4
Levels of selenium in selected river, well and bottled waters in Ethiopia by microwave plasma-atomic emission spectrometry	4
Phytochemical studies of Melilotus officinalis	4
Full optimization and validation of an HPLC method for the quantitative analysis of total sugars in a soft drink	4
Nonlinear optical characteristics of N,N’-bis(salicylidene)-p-phenylenediamine: Z-scan technique and quantum mechanical calculations	4
Green synthesis of silicon dioxide nanoparticles and L arginine@silicon dioxide nano- composites using cellulose of Zizyphus Spina-Christi along with biological evaluation	4
Investigations on structural, optical, and impedance spectroscopy studies of titanium dioxide nanoparticles	4
Theoretical and experimental investigation of thiourea derivatives: synthesis, crystal structure, in-silico and in-vitro biological evaluation	4
Synthesis, characterization, structure determination from powder X-ray diffraction data, and biological activity of azo dye of 3-aminopyridine and its complexes of Ni(II) and Cu(II)	4
GC-MS and GC-FID analysis of volatile secondary metabolites of the root of Anaphalis contorta Hook F. from India	4
Synthesis and characterization of CdS/UiO-66/Ag3PO4 nanocomposite for photocatalytic degradation of methyl orange under visible light irradiation	4
Cu(OAc)2 as a green promoter for one-pot synthesis of 2-amino-4,6-diarylpyridine- 3-carbonitrile as antibacterial agents	4
Molecular structure and optical attributes of (Na-CMC/SA) natural polymer blend	4
A comprehensive study on optical features, gamma photon buildup factors and neutron shielding capability of B2O3-SB2O3-LI2O-BI2O3 glasses	4
Schiff bases derived from 4-amino-N-substituted benzenesulfonamide: synthesis, spectral characterisation and MIC evaluation	4
Interactions mechanism of commonly used drugs for the treatment of Covid-19	4
Evaluation of risk caused by intake of trace metal through consumption of Pleurotus tuber-regium collected around automobile village in Abia State	3
Determination of fatty acids composition by GC-MS and physicochemical parameters of pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima) seed oil cultivated in Ethiopia	3
Mineral contents of barley grains and its processed foods (kolo, porridge, bread and injera) consumed in Ethiopia	3
Novel and high efficient cycloaddition of CO2 with epoxides to cyclic carbonates over reusable mesoporous KIT-6 supported imidazolium lactate catalyst	3
Zinc(II) complex of (Z)-4-((4-nitrophenyl)amino)pent-3-en-2-one, a potential antimicrobial agent: synthesis, characterization, antimicrobial screening, DFT calculation and docking study	3
Cytotoxic compounds from the root bark of Securidac alongipedunculata	3
Novel 6-aryl-7-alkyl/aryl-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,3,5]triazine-5(6H)-thiones, processes for their preparation, characterization and evaluation of their in vitro antioxidant activity	3
Kinetics and mechanistics steps to the electron transfer reaction of peroxo-bridged binuclear cobalt(III) complex of succinimide by glycine in aqueous acidic medium	3
Study of the histidine complex of uranium(IV): synthesis, spectrophotometric, magnetic and electrochemical properties	3
Chemical composition and antibacterial activity of essential oils from various parts of Gladiolus candidus, Ranunculus multifidus, Artemisia abyssinica and Crinum abyscinicum	3
Chemical constituents and acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activity of Piper abbreviatum Opiz	3
Biochemical studies on protein, phenolic contents and antioxidant activities of Sida cordifolia extracts	3
Peroxidase-like activity of hemoglobin-based hybrid materials against different substrates and their enhanced application for H2O2 detection	3
Simulation studies on corrosion of stone coated roofing sheets sold in Nigeria	3
Synthesis and efficiency of new pyridine, chromene and thiazole containing compounds as antimicrobial and antioxidant agents	3
Optimization of ultrasound-assisted extraction of bioactive compounds from Gomphrena celosioides Mart. using response surface methodology	3
New iron(III), cobalt(II), nickel(II), copper(II), zinc(II) mixed-ligand complexes: Synthesis, structural, DFT, molecular docking and antimicrobial analysis	3
Effect of stabilizer on optical band gap of ZnO and their performance in dye-sensitized solar cells	3
Total phenolics and antioxidant capacity of the white and brown teff [Eragrostic tef (Zuccagni) trotter] varieties cultivated in different parts of Ethiopia	3
Mn(II), Co(II), Ni(II), and Cu(II) complexes of amino acid derived Schiff base ligand: Synthesis, characterization and in-vitro antibacterial investigations	3
Gel time prediction of polyester resin for lamination of polymer composites	3
Photocatalytic degradation efficiency of azo dye in aqueous phase using different photo catalysts	3
Synthesis and characterization of novel four heterodimetallic mixed metal complexes of 2,6-pyridinedicarboxylic acid	3
Biodiesel production from Vitex doniana (black plum) seed oil via a two-step catalyzed transesterification	3
Evaluation of heavy metal accumulation in sediment, surface water and some plants in the Karasu Riparian Zone	3
Direct determination of piroxicam in pharmaceutical forms using flow injection- spectrophotometry	3
Green and facile synthesis of cerium doped Ni3Fe electrocatalyst for efficient oxygen evolution reaction	2
Novel synthesis of pyran-3-hydrazide derivatives and their uses to the synthesis hydrazide-hydrazone, pyrazole and thiazole derivatives with anticancer activities	2

Synthesis, characterization, and photocatalytic efficiency of a new smart PdO oxide nanomaterials for using in the recycling and sustainable wastewater treatment	2
Optimization of NaCl based spray corrosion test process parameters of heat treated hybrid metal matrix composites	2
Chemical constituents of Eremomastax speciosa (Hochst.) Cufod leaves and its cytotoxic potential on NIH-3T3 cells	2
Volatile components of Dillenia reticulata King (Dilleniaceae) essential oil and their cytotoxicity	2
Synthesis, characterization and molecular docking studies of Co(II) metal complex of sulfathiazole	2
Essential oil and smoke components of Carissa spinarum	2
Investigation of the effect of some polar organic solvents on the leaching and dissolution kinetics of chalcopyrite in hydrogen peroxide and sulfuric acid solution	2
Parameters for the conductometric association for lump and nano CoSO4.7H2O in the presence and absence of fuchsin acid in water at different temperature	2
Silver nanoparticle-modified graphite pencil electrode for sensitive electrochemical detection of chloride ions in pharmaceutical formulations	2
Major and heavy metals contents and health risk assessment of pumpkin peel, flesh and seed by microwave plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy	2
Optimization of ultrasound-assisted extraction of phenolic compounds from fresh Moringa oleifera leaves with a response surface methodology and comparison with the Soxhlet extraction method	2
Photocatalytic oxidation of butan-2-ol over multi walled carbon nanotubes/cobalt phthalocynanine composites	2
In vitro antifungal, anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic activities of Rumex abyssinicus rhizome extract and bioassay-guided isolation of cytotoxic compounds from Rumex abyssinicus	2
Ascorbic acid content and the antioxidant activity of common fruits commercially available in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia	2
SALLE combined with LD-DLLME for pesticides analysis in sugar and soil samples	2
Levels of selected metals in the fruits of a wild edible plant (Rubus steudneri Schweinf) and its underlying soil	2
Solvent free synthesis of hydrazine carbothioamide derivatives as a precursor in the preparation of new mononuclear Mn(II), Cu(II), and Zn(II) complexes: Spectroscopic characterizations	2
Paper microfluidic device and spectrophotometry methods for colorimetric detection of phenylephrine hydrochloride in pure and pharmaceutical preparations	2
Anti-cancer Schiff bases as photostabilizer for poly(vinyl chloride)	2
Solid-state synthesis and physico-chemical characterization of modified smectites using natural clays from Burkina Faso	2
Polypyrrole–polyaniline-water hyacinth leaf protein concentrate composite for the removal of Cr(VI) from aqueous solution: kinetics, isotherm and thermodynamic studies	2
Primary GC-MS chemical analysis of alcoholic extract of Emex spinosa (L.) Campd. and screening of their antioxidant, antibacterial, and cytotoxic characteristics	2
The effect of graphite composition on polyaniline film performance for formalin gas sensor	2
Spectroscopic, thermal analyses, XRD spectra and nematicidal activity study of some new N2O2 tetradentate Schiff base metal ions complexes	2
Chemical composition and anti-inflammatory activity of essential oils from resin of Commiphora species	2
Influence of NiO nano-flakes dispersion on the viscosity of lubricating oil	2
Effect of aluminum oxide on the structure and conduction behaviors of silver borate glasses	2
An efficient ionic liquid-based cloud point extraction to preconcentrate mercury in environmental samples and hair of occupational workers before spectrophotometric detection	2
Synthesis, spectroscopic characterization, biological screening and POM analysis of potentially bioactive copper(II) carboxylate complexes	2
Synthesis, characterization and urease inhibitory activities of Zn(II) complexes bearing C1-symmetric ligands derived from (R)-phenylethanamine	2
Synthesis, structural elucidation and electrochemical behavior of some oxime-phenylalanine mixed ligand complexes	2
Chemical constituents and acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activity of Beilschmiedia insignis Gamble	2
Synthesis, characterization, biological activity, molecular docking and thermal analysis of binuclear complexes	2
Isatin/thiosemicarbohydrazone hybrids: Facile synthesis, and their evaluation as anti-proliferatıve agents and metabolıc enzyme inhibitors	2
Determination of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid in water, sediment and soil using high performance liquid chromatography	2