OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Journal of Saudi Chemical Society is 14. 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
Potential enzyme inhibitor triazoles from aliphatic esters: Synthesis, enzyme inhibition and docking studies	171
Structure–Activity relationship (SAR) of 18β-glycyrrhetinic acid derivatives on their antitumor activity through the PPARγ receptor and caspase-3 pathway	126
Editorial Board	104
Enhanced photocatalytic activity of La and Zr-codoped AgNbO3 for rhodamine B and methylene blue degradation	76
Sustainable and efficient 2,3-dihydroquinazolin-4(1H)-ones production over heterogeneous and recyclable Al-MCM-41 supported dual imidazolium ionic liquids nanocomposites	70
Synthesis, anticancer activity, and molecular docking of new pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine derivatives	69
Advancing photocatalytic degradation under visible light with TiO2/g-C3N4 nanohybrid mechanistic insights	64
A structural approach to investigate halogen substituted MAO-B inhibitors using QSAR modeling, molecular dynamics, and conceptual DFT analysis	62
Corrosion mitigation on orthodontic wire made of SS 18/8 alloy using esomeprazole tablet (Esiloc-40 mg) in artificial saliva	61
Plasmonic metal-modified g-C3N4 photocatalysts for hydrogen evolution: recent advances, mechanisms, and challenges	61
Optimization of methylene blue removal from aqueous solutions using activated carbon derived from coffee ground pyrolysis: A response surface methodology (RSM) approach for natural and cost-effective	57
Mg/Fe-LDH: An efficient promoter for the synthesis of tetrahydrospiro[pyrazole-4,5′-pyrazolo[3,4-b]pyridine] derivatives	57
Editorial Board	53
Biological window excited up-conversion persistent luminescence nanoparticles for bioimaging and photodynamic therapy	52
An effective stannic oxide/graphitic carbon nitride (SnO2 NPs@g-C3N4) nanocomposite photocatalyst for organic pollutants degradation under visible-light	52
Discovery of structural diversity guided steroidal thiazolidin-4-one derivatives as potential cytotoxic agents targeting CDK1	51
Central composite design (CCD) approach to develop HPLC method for caffeine: Application to coffee samples analysis of Jazan region, Saudi Arabia	50
Visible light degradation of ibuprofen using PANI coated WO3@TiO2 photocatalyst	50
MOF-derived ZnO/g-C3N4 nanophotocatalyst for efficient degradation of organic pollutant	49
Exploring substituted 3,4-dihydropyrimidinone and thione derivatives as anti-prostate cancer agents: Computational screening, synthesis, characterization, and in vitro efficacy assessment	46
The complementary effect between biochar and ferrihydrite in sustainable Fenton-like oxidation of pollutant	45
From lithium batteries to molecular electronics: DFT and QTAIM investigation to reveal the novel capability of NDI-phenyl tetra-nitro as a field effect molecular switch	45
One-step continuous flow synthesis of aminopropyl silica-coated magnetite nanoparticles	44
Hybrid modeling of adsorption process using mass transfer and machine learning techniques for concentration prediction	42
Selective C–C bond cleavage of cycloketoximes via iminyl radicals and distal carbon radicals through photocatalysis	41

Rational synthesis and evaluation of 2,4-diamino-thieno[2,3-d]pyrimidines as antitumor agents	40
Effective elimination of industrial dye using AlCo-layered double hydroxide coated with β-Cyclodextrin and polyethyleneimine: adsorption isotherm, kinetics and optimization through Box-Behnken design	40
Boosted electrochemical oxidation of methanol at FeOx/Pd/Au ternary nanocatalyst	40
Smart sensing: recent trends in organic colorimetric and fluorimetric sensors for ammonia and biogenic amine detection (2020–2025)	39
Extraction and degradation rate analysis of calcium phosphate from diverse fish Bones: A comparative study	39
In vitro evaluation of novel mefenamic acid derivatives as potential α-glucosidase and urease inhibitors: Design, synthesis, in silico and cytotoxic studies	39
Spectroscopic and tensiometric considerations on anionic surfactants (SDS) and ascorbic acid/ascorbates interactions	38
Synthesis and biological evaluation of selenopyrimidine derivatives bearing thiazolyl moiety	35
QSPR modeling for the prediction of the triplet yield of singlet fission materials	35
Gram scale, metal-free and selective aerobic oxidation of alcohol and alkyl benzenes using homogeneous recyclable TAIm[MnO4] oxidative ionic liquid under mild conditions: Microwave/ ultrasonic-assiste	33
Structural tailoring via end-capped acceptors of thiophene-based C-shaped non-fullerene compounds with A-π-A backbone for the exploration of photovoltaic response	33
Effect of organic and inorganic compounds on dissolution kinetics of chalcopyrite in hydrogen peroxide– Hydrochloric acid system	33
New benzotriazole-derived α-substituted hemiaminal ethers with enhanced cholinesterase inhibition activity: Synthesis, structural, and biological evaluations	32
Enhanced thermal stability photophysical properties of photoselective PMMA/ITO nanohybrid films for greenhouse cooling in hot climates	32
Enhanced dielectric and electrical properties of Li-doped BNBT ceramics for energy storage applications	31
Inhibition of non-specific protein adsorption on PMMA surface: The role of surface modification	31
Crystallographic dependency of waste cow bone, hydroxyapatite, and β-tricalcium phosphate for biomedical application	30
Guanine-functionalized MWCNT-supported Cu(I) magnetic nanocatalyst for green synthesis of isoquinolines in PEG/H₂O	30
Synthetic modulators of acetylcholinesterase: mechanistic, SAR, and therapeutic perspectives in Alzheimer’s disease	30
Catalytic activity of CuI/CuII cyanide based phenanthroline-bicarbonate system for enhancing aerobic oxidation of 2,6-di-tert-butylphenol	29
MoS2-Fe3C composite: a dual-functional material for methylene blue adsorption and photocatalysis in sustainable energy systems	29
Editorial	29
Separation process modeling and analysis in water purification based on membrane technology using artificial intelligence models	28
Effective removal of hazardous cationic dye from polluted water using sulfonated copolymer hydrogel: Synthesis, nonlinear isotherm, and kinetics investigation	27
Hydrothermal development of magnetic-hydrochar nanocomposite from pineapple leaves and its performance as an adsorbent for the uptake of Mn2+ and reuse of the metal loaded adsorbent in latent fingerpr	27
Iron-palladium supported graphene as an efficient bimetallic catalyst for the selective oxidation of benzyl alcohol to benzaldehyde	27
Fabrication of CNT/cobalt hexacyanoferrate core/shell nanostructured for boosting the removal of crystal violet from water	27
Molecular and periodic DFT calculations of the corrosion protection of Fe(1 1 0) by individual components of Aerva lanata flower as a green corrosion inhibitor	26
Poly O-toluidine-coated acetic acid modified eggshell-chitosan with ZnFe2O4 nanoparticles as a new and promising sorbent nanocomposite for rapid removal of toxic dyes such as Brilliant Green and Acid	26
Synthesizing fluorescent europium oxide nanosheets for the detection of ampicillin using a photoluminescence-based assay	26
A tri-responsive dual-drug delivery system based on mesoporous silica nanoparticles@polydopamine@graphene oxide nanosheets for chemo-photothermal therapy of osteosarcoma	25
Editorial Board	24
Continuous processing of JP-10 production: Hydroisomerization of endo-tetrahydrodicyclopentadiene to exo-tetrahydrodicyclopentadiene using a novel bimetal catalyst of Ba/Se supported on TiO2/SO4	24
Green synthesis of ZnO and Co-ZnO using Brassica rapa leave’s extract and their activities as antioxidant agents, efficient adsorbents, and dye removal agents	24
Histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor curcumin upregulates mitochondrial uncoupling protein1 (UCP1) and mitochondrial function in brown adipocytes, in-silico study and screening natural drug library	24
Molecular modeling and cytotoxic activity of newly synthesized benzothiazole-thiazole conjugates	23
Editorial Board	23
Gelatin/Nanofibrin bioactive scaffold prepared with enhanced biocompatibility for skin tissue regeneration	23
Acetic acid mediated Michael-addition/cyclization cascade sequence of cyclic diones and enones; A convenient, proficient, and eco-friendly access to the fused dihydropyrans	23
Eco-friendly synthesis of anti-microbial and anti-fungal binary metal oxide decorated reduced graphene oxide nanocomposites with complimenting density functional studies	23
New nitrogen-containing lanthanide complexes with novel structural, thermal, and fluorescence properties	22
Non-cytotoxic and bioactive nanocomposite film of natural Arabic gum incorporating TiO2 nanoparticles for bone tissue regeneration	22
Synthesis, characterization, and antiviral activity of 1,3,5-triazine derivatives as potential PIKfyve inhibitor	22
Antimicrobial Nanoemulsion: A futuristic approach in antibacterial drug delivery system	22
A theoretical approach for exploration of non-linear optical amplification of fused azacycle donor based thiophene polymer functionalized chromophores	21
Study on gas adsorption and desorption characteristics on water injection coal	21
Ionic liquid-modified multi-walled carbon nanotube paste electrode for cadmium and lead ion determinations	21
Development of data driven machine learning models for the prediction and design of pyrimidine corrosion inhibitors	21
Advancement of chitin and chitosan as promising biomaterials	21
Synthesis, molecular modeling and bioactivity of new bis-thiazole, thiazole-pyrazole, and thiazole-pyridine analogues	21

Design, synthesis, and evaluation of quinazolinone derivatives as potential BRD4 BD1 agents	20
Michael addition reaction in C-5 of Camptothecin	20
Review of organic corrosion inhibitors: application with respect to the main functional group	20
Facile and controllable hybrid-nanoengineering of MWCNTs/Au@ZIF-8 and AuPt@CeO2 based sandwich electrochemical aptasensor for AFB1 determination in foods and herbs	20
Polyethyleneimine/Glucuronic acid-grafted carbon nanotubes for 5-fluorouracil delivery: adsorption optimization, pH-responsive release, and in-vitro cytotoxicity	20
Enhanced solar Photocatalysis: Zinc oxide modified Yb2Zn-TiO6 doped g-C3N4 heterostructures for bromothymol blue mineralization and bacterial inhibition	19
Discovery of novel small-molecule aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 activators based on drug repurposing	19
Synthesis, cell imaging, biological evaluation and molecular docking studies of novel benzenesulfonyl-substituted curcumin ligand iridium (III) complexes as anti-tumor drugs	19
A new ternary nanocomposites-based cellulose derivatives-CuFe2O4-zeolite with ultra-high adsorption capacity for Brilliant Green dye treatment and removal from the aquatic environment	19
In-silico studies of glutathione peroxidase4 activators as candidate for multiple sclerosis management	18
Design, synthesis and antiviral activities of chalcone derivatives containing pyrimidine	18
Molecular interaction analysis and transport properties of binary liquid mixtures containing 1-Amino-2-propanol and alkyl acetates at T = 298.15–318.15 K: Application of Graph theory and DFT studies	18
Phytochemical screening and metabolomic approach based on Fourier transform infrared (FTIR): Identification of α-amylase inhibitor metabolites in Vernonia amygdalina leaves	18
Tunning Silver@Gold core@shell incorporated in poly (vinyl alcohol) via laser ablation: Antibacterial activity and cell viability behavior for wound healing	18
Pine sawdust immobilized zeolitic imidazolate framework-67 derived magnetic composites: An efficient and recycable adsorbent for norfloxacin removal	17
Synthesis of Sn-ZnO nanostructures on MgO<0001> by hybrid pulsed laser ablation and RF magnetron sputtering tandem system for CO gas-sensing application	17
Electrocatalytic and photocatalytic activities of two alkynyl Ag20 cage clusters involved ligand exchange between PhCOO− and CF3COO−	17
Furo[3,2-b]pyridine: Chemical synthesis, transformations and biological applications	17
Au nanoparticles dispersed polypyrrole-carbon black/SrTiO3 nanocomposite photocatalyst with rapid and stable photocatalytic performance	17
Editorial Board	17
Cerium-Biochar composite for the adsorptive and oxidative removal of Sunzol Black dye from aqueous solutions	17
Light-induced synthesis of 2H-azirines and its applications in organic chemistry	17
Evaluation of tetracycline removal by magnetic metal organic framework from aqueous solutions: Adsorption isotherm, kinetics, thermodynamics, and Box-Behnken design optimization	17
Synthesis, odor characteristics and thermal behaviors of pyrrole esters	17
Parameter selection of factors affecting methane adsorption for coal molecules under the action of interlayer water molecules	17
Enhanced antibacterial testing and latent fingerprint detection using dichlorofluorescein-doped carbon dots	17
Optimizing the mechanical and surface topography of hydroxyapatite/Gd2O3/graphene oxide nanocomposites for medical applications	17
CuNPs as an activator of K2S2O8 for the decolorization of diazo dye in aqueous solution	16
Influence of donor and acceptor configurations and quantities of pyridine-3,5-dicarbonitrile–carbazole derivatives on TADF: DFT study	16
Glycol-assisted Cu-doped ZnS polyhedron-like structure as binder-free novel electrode materials	16
Spectroscopic, anti-bacterial, anti-cancer and molecular docking of Pd(II) and Pt(II) complexes with (E)-4-((dimethylamino)methyl)-2-((4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)diazenyl)phenol ligand	16
Silica supported Schiff-based palladium nanocatalyst for n-alkylation at room temperature	16
Design, synthesis, and characterization of thiol-decorated cross-linked graphene oxide framework for high-capacity Hg2+ ion adsorption	16
Editorial Board	16
Design, synthesis, and antiviral activities of myricetin derivatives containing phenoxypyridine	16
Cu(II) complex heterogenized on magnetic mesoporous nanocomposite (SBA-16@Fe3O4) as an efficient catalyst for the reduction of nitro compounds	15
Laser array line source with adjustable period used for LGUS chemical corrosion detection	15
DFT study on the mechanism of manganese(II)-catalyzed destruction of oxalic acid in nitric acid systems	15
Antibacterial, antioxidant and photocatalytic activity of novel Rubus ellipticus leaf mediated silver nanoparticles	14
Theoretical calculation of the adiabatic electron affinity and vertical electron affinity of some hydantoin drugs	14
Design, synthesis, and biological evaluation of novel histone deacetylase 6 selective inhibitors	14
Chlorogenic acid and caffeine contents and anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities of green beans of conilon and arabica coffees harvested with different degrees of maturation	14
Quinoline conjugated 2-azetidinone derivatives as prospective anti-breast cancer agents: In vitro antiproliferative and anti-EGFR activities, molecular docking and in-silico drug likeliness studies	14
Environmentally-friendly preparation of Sn(II)-BDC supported heteropolyacid as a stable and highly efficient catalyst for esterification reaction	14
Efficient degradation of m-cresol by MnO-doped red mud catalyst activating peroxymonosulfate process: Performance and mechanism	14
Gamma-ray irradiation and characterization of synthesized bidentate and tetradentate Schiff base ligands and their complexes with some transition metal ions	14