OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Environmental Reviews is 3. 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
Biodiversity loss: global drivers, trade impacts, and conservation strategies	149
A selective review of environmental perceptions, attitudes, place attachment, and their spatial characterisation: contrasting the South African and global perspectives	86
A perspective on black ash decline in eastern North America: ecological insights, cultural importance, and urgent research needs	74
Weaving Indigenous and Western ways of knowing in ecotoxicology and wildlife health: a review of Canadian studies	65
Interactive effects of micronutrients and phosphorus speciation on the growth and toxin production of freshwater cyanobacteria	64
Research progress, challenges, and prospects of PM_2.5 concentration estimation using satellite data	55
Mercury in biota from Florida’s freshwater lakes and rivers: a review of current research and emerging challenges	52
Paddy soil acidification: causes, harms, and mitigation measures	50
Applications of structural equation modeling in plant functional trait research	46
Thermal refuge modeling: a short review	45
A review of lethal thermal tolerance among freshwater mussels (Bivalvia: Unionida) within the North American faunal region	41
Responses of multimetric indices to disturbance are affected by index construction features	41
From plastisphere to biorecycling: a critical review of plastic biodegradation scales, risks, and policy needs	39
Cutting-edge approaches in remediating soils co-contaminated by heavy metals and polychlorinated biphenyls: current progress and future directions	35
Burrowing crayfish (Crustacea: Decapoda: Parastacidae) as a tool for biomonitoring groundwater quality in South America.	30
A multi-realm perspective on applying potential tipping points to environmental decision-making	29
Holistic management approach for social-ecological systems in Iran	29
Wolverines and wilderness: a review of wolverine response to human disturbance	29
Co-limitation in northern hardwood forest ecosystems: a synthesis of recent studies	26
Variable source area hydrology: past present and future - a review	25
Potential of 4R Nutrient Stewardship to reduce phosphorus losses from cultivated organic soils	25
Why do we monitor? Using seabird eggs to track trends in Arctic environmental contamination	25
Review on resource and environmental carrying capacity of mining areas in China	24
The effects of oil spill dispersant use on marine birds: a review of scientific literature and identification of information gaps	24
Speaking the same language: Aligning project designations to clarify communication in restoration ecology	23

A review and risk analysis on potential impacts of riverine recreational activities on Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) in eastern Canada	23
Structural equation models: a strategy for the socio-ecosystemics analysis on forests	22
Harnessing fungal biotechnology for sustainable management of arsenic contamination in agricultural ecosystems	19
Navigating the landscape of fear and disgust: trade-offs between predation, infection, and foraging	18
Patterns of vegetation change in Yukon: recent findings and future research in dynamic subarctic ecosystems	18
Towards a new era of rainwater utilization: implementation status, barriers, and prospects of decentralized rainwater harvesting systems in China	18
Potential for bird-based biotic indices in watershed assessments. A review of methods, applications, and suggestions for improvement	17
Sources of rare earth elements in the environment and their impact on living organisms	16
Critical evaluation of novel applications of aquatic weed Azolla as a sustainable feedstock for deriving bioenergy and feed supplement	16
Advances in forecasting of harmful algal blooms in freshwater ecosystems	16
Increased use of sanitizers and disinfectants during the COVID-19 pandemic: identification of antimicrobial chemicals and considerations for aquatic environmental contamination	16
Wood ash amendments as a potential solution to widespread calcium decline in eastern Canadian forests	16
Recent advances in screening and identification of PET-degrading enzymes	16
Cumulative effects assessment in community watersheds at different spatial scales: A review of indicators	15
A review of the assessment techniques used for population monitoring at different life stages of sturgeons	15
Comprehensive review of the environmental impacts of mining and smelting at the Baiyinchang Cu–Zn–Pb ore deposit, Gansu Province, China, with new inputs from the sulfide compositions	14
Greenhouse gas emissions and carbon sequestration associated with Integrated Crop–Livestock–Forestry (ICLF) systems	14
Preventing and controlling nonnative species invasions to bend the curve of global freshwater biodiversity loss	14
A comprehensive review of meteorological and remote sensing indices for drought monitoring and their in situ application in India	14
Review of the water–energy–carbon nexus in small and medium drinking water systems: challenges and opportunities	14
Sustainable development goals (SDGs), climate change, and the development of aquaculture and fisheries industries	14
The anthropogenic destruction of wetlands: exploring the need for a legal framework against “Wetcide”	14
Measures for improving water quality to bend the curve of global freshwater biodiversity loss	14
Northern development and Rangifer risks: a review of the impacts of resource extraction for caribou and reindeer	13
Glacial stream ecosystems and epilithic algal communities under a warming climate	12
Review of resource utilization of Fe-rich sludges: purification, upcycling, and application in wastewater treatment	12
Progress of optical biosensors for analyzing pathogens and organic pollutants in water since 2015	12
Measures to safeguard and restore river connectivity	12
Biotic responses to fire disturbance in Canada	11
The Green Wave: reviewing the environmental impacts of the invasive European green crab (Carcinus maenas) and potential management approaches	11
A meta-analytic review on the spatial and climatic distribution of meteorological drought indices	11
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in terrestrial and aquatic environments following wildfire: a review	11
Limitations and strengths of indicators for evaluating the nitrogen status of forest ecosystems	10
Climate change and the pesticide treadmill: rethinking pest management for a resilient future	10
Global advances in managed aquifer recharge: a systematic synthesis	10
Water resource management research in Benin: a systematic review	10
Review of climate change and drinking water supply systems: employee perspectives and potential tools for adaptation	10
Decoding the long-term impacts of genetic modifications in hormone pathways on plant physiology and ecosystem stability	10
Characteristics, impacts, and future research directions of Mongolian peatlands	9
Relationships among water, food, energy, and ecosystems in the Mid-Latitude Region in the context of sustainable development goals	9
“Planning and management of water and water infrastructure under climate stress”	9
Spatial-temporal characteristics of ambient isoprene and monoterpene and their ozone and secondary organic aerosol formation potential in China	9
Shorebirds ingest plastics too: what we know, what we do not know, and what we should do next	9
Material cycling and greenhouse gas emission triggered by glacial melt in the Third Pole region: a comprehensive review	8
Carbonaceous nanofibers for environmental remediation—a review of mechanistic insights and performance optimization	8
Agricultural practices for cleaner water: A global synthesis of meta-evidence	8
Technological advancements: a global review of the use of camera technology in wildlife research	8
Challenges and opportunities for kitchen waste treatment—a review	8
Carbon footprint of primary production of cacao: a meta-analytical review	7
Measuring and responding to forest degradation in Canada: an operational framework	7

Mathematical modelling and simulations for microplastic environmental research: a systematic review	7
Engineering biofilm: a review of latest advances for environmental applications	7
Impact of climate change on catchment nutrient dynamics: insights from around the world	7
Resolving a sorites paradox: how large is a small population?	7
Interactions between lake dissolved organic matter and heavy metals: implications for ecological risk assessment	7
The large-scale sustainable utilization status of bauxite residue (red mud): challenges and perspectives for China	7
Toward the development of an ecosystem model ensemble to support adaptive management in Lake Ontario	7
Research status and emerging trends in remediation of contaminated sites: a bibliometric network analysis	6
A review of exotic earthworm observations in the Canadian boreal forest and taiga zones	6
How does traffic affect erosion of unpaved forest roads?	6
Avian tissue sampling following oil pollution events: quantifying impacts and monitoring recovery	6
A review of public perception and awareness of e-waste management in developing countries: challenges and opportunities for sustainable solutions	6
Do diamide insecticides have any impact on beneficial arthropods? A review	6
10-year progress on forest carbon research in Canada	6
Spatial ecotoxicology: what we know about the relationship between avian movements and contaminant levels	6
Microplastics in lakes and rivers: an issue of emerging significance to limnology	6
Phosphorus in urban stormwater runoff: a review of sources, transport pathways, and control solutions	6
A critical review of successional dynamics in boreal forests of North America	6
The role of spatial scale in drought monitoring and early warning systems: a review	6
Environmental behavior and mechanistic interactions of biochar-derived dissolved organic matter with microplastics	5
Examining post-fire environmental change and succession in Canada	5
Application of climate change scenarios in the simulation of forest ecosystems: an overview	5
The Acadian Forest of New Brunswick in the 21st century: what shifting heat and water balance imply for future stand dynamics and management	5
Carbon footprints and CO₂ removal in primary production of coffee: a meta-analytical review	5
Wetlands as integral parts of surface water–groundwater interactions in the Athabasca Oil Sands Area: Review and synthesis	5
Emerging pollutants of water supplies and the effect of climate change	5
Aridification impacts and adaptation strategies in the world’s drylands: a review	5
Review of climate change adaptation and mitigation implementation in Canada's forest ecosystems part II: successes and barriers to effective implementation	5
Synthesizing the evidence on green and blue infrastructure for urban temperature mitigation in Canada	5
Potential synergistic impacts of climate change and anthropogenic activity on Arctic marine mammals	4
Interdisciplinary perspectives on forest ecosystems and climate interplay: a review	4
Photocatalytic strategies for combating harmful algal blooms: synergistic approaches to multifactorial challenges	4
An assessment of contaminants in bison (Bison bison athabascae) in the Peace-Athabasca region	4
Functional attributes of seeds as indicators of germination sensitivity to global warming	4
Linking functional diversity to ecological indicators: a tool to predict anthropogenic effects on ecosystem functioning	4
Characteristics and modeling of agricultural nonpoint source pollution in arid and semi-arid irrigation areas: a review	4
A Roadmap for Implementing the Emergency Recovery Plan for Freshwater Biodiversity	3
Bridging Indigenous knowledge systems and Western science for the co-management of wildlife in Canada: a systematic review	3
Toxicity of crude oil: a systematic review of the acute impacts on Cnidaria	3
Microbial enzymes for the biodegradation of polylactic acid (PLA): molecular docking simulation and biodegradation pathway proposal	3
The interplay of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) uptake, translocation, and toxicity in plants: a critical review	3
Future impacts of climate change on black spruce growth and mortality: review and challenges	3
Ecological restoration technologies for ion-adsorption rare earth mines: progress, challenges, and future directions	3
A systematic scoping review of the collaborative governance of environmental and cultural flows	3
Policy implications for the nexus of climate change and gender-based issues in Thailand: case study of waste management	3
Ecological carrying capacity assessment incorporating ecosystem service flows	3
Role of nitrogen cycling functional genes and their key influencing factors in eutrophic aquatic ecosystems	3
Review on coal fly ash generation and utilization for resolving mercury contamination issues in Central Asia: Kazakhstan	3
Protecting and restoring habitats to benefit freshwater biodiversity	3
Recent advances in carbon footprint studies of urban ecosystems: overview, application, and future challenges	3
Note of appreciation	3
Does land use legacy matter for current soil functioning? A bibliometric study (2001–2020)	3