OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Journal of Research in Medical Sciences 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 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Metabolic surgery versus usual care effects on mortality among patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis	46
The role of serum lipid profile, fasting blood sugar, and body mass index on recurrence and metastasis in patients with estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer: A case–control study	38
Radiofrequency radiation from mobile phones and the risk of breast cancer: A multicenter case–control study with an additional suspected comparison group	20
Efficacy of metformin adjunctive therapy as the treatment for non-diabetic patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer: A Systematic review and Meta-analysis	16
Generative artificial intelligence: In the search for new landscapes in basic and clinical nephrology	15
C-reactive protein and digestive pathologies: A narrative review for daily clinical use	14
Significance of fragmented QRS and predictors of outcome in ST-elevation myocardial infarction	13
Systematic review and meta-analysis of nutritional interventions to prevent of gestational hypertension or/and preeclampsia among healthy pregnant women	12
Effect of dietitian-guided nutritional support on intensive care units length of stay and nutritional risk in critically Ill patients	12
The complete reversal effect following angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers and beta-blockers after the primary diagnosis of dilated cardiomyopathy	11
High amylase concentration in drainage liquid can early predict proximal and distal intestinal anastomotic leakages: A prospective observational study	11
Increased rate of skin and soft-tissue infections after chickenpox: Is it related to the COVID-19 pandemic?	10
Evaluation of miR-146a as a potential biomarker for diagnosis of cardiotoxicity induced by chemotherapy in patients with breast cancer	8
Assessment of nutritional status and associated factors among hemodialysis patients in Isfahan, Iran	8
The frequency of NRAS mutation in stool samples of Iranian colorectal cancers compared to Finnish patients	7
Evaluating the effect of cow’s milk fortified with albumin powder on malnutrition and anthropometric indices in primary-school children with mild-to-moderate underweight: A randomized double-blinded c	7
Persian medicine remedies a new approach for head lice infestation control	7
Effects of propofol intravenous general anesthesia and inhalational anesthesia on T-lymphocyte activity after breast cancer surgery: A meta-analysis	7
Predictive value of gemstone spectral imaging for chemotherapy response in colorectal cancer liver metastases: A retrospective study	6
Evaluation of the effectiveness of medroxyprogesterone on blood gases and short-term hospital outcomes in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease treating with noninvasive ventilation: A r	6
Temporal evolution of electrocardiographic anomalies observed in a young woman after COVID-19 vaccine	6
Vitamin D supplementations and mortality among patients with moderate/severe COVID-19: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	6
Association of human telomerase reverse transcriptase promoter mutation with unfavorable prognosis in glioma: A systematic review and meta-analysis	6
Comparison of two ellipsoidal models for the estimation of left ventricular end-systolic stress in patients with significant coronary artery disease	6
Prevalence and associated factors of mortality after percutaneous coronary intervention for adult patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction: A systematic review and meta-analysis	6

Comment on “Significant association between insulin-like growth factor 2 mRNA-binding protein 2, interleukin–6 polymorphisms, and type 2 diabetes mellitus”	5
Cardiac rehabilitation is necessary for patients: Providing experiences from the launch of cardiac rehabilitation in a deprived province in Iran	5
Double sling with polyvinylidene fluoride implant: Evaluation of functional and anatomical outcomes of concomitant retropubic sling and anterior vaginal wall prolapse repair	5
Investigation of cardiovascular risk factors in diabetic and nondiabetic patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease	5
Effects of grape seed extract supplementation on inflammatory biomarkers, oxidative stress, clinical symptoms, and quality of life in patients with migraine: A double-blinded randomized placebo-contro	5
Effect of troxerutin on the expression of genes regulating mitochondrial biogenesis and microRNA-140 in doxorubicin-induced testicular toxicity	5
The tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion/PASP ratio’s accuracy and validity in assessing the right ventricular function: A narrative review	5
Effectiveness of bosentan in the treatment of systemic sclerosis-related digital ulcers: Systematic review and meta-analysis	4
Diagnostic value and prognostic effect of has-miR-151a-3p in tuberculosis	4
The effect of laparoscopic pneumoperitoneum on patient’s respiratory variation of inferior vena cava and stroke volume index: A randomized controlled study	4
The validity and reliability of the Persian version of the Athlete Sleep Screening Questionnaire	4
Depression, anxiety, quality of life, and its relationship with some demographic characteristics of patients with lung neoplasm candidate for surgery	4
Evaluation of common COL2A1 gene variants in Iranian patients suspected with Stickler syndrome type I	4
Secondary analysis: Graph analysis of brain connectivity network in autism spectrum disorder	4
Effect of diet low in advanced glycation end products on appetite, body composition, and brown adipose tissue markers in patients with coronary artery disease treated with angioplasty: A randomized co	4
Comparison of single absorbable tacker vs. conventional method in fixating the mesh in bilateral inguinal hernia undergoing laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP): A randomized control trial	4
The effect of melatonin on cognitive functions following coronary artery bypass grafting: A triple-blind randomized-controlled trial	4
Association of the Toll-like receptor 4 and NOX4 gene and protein levels in asthmatic patients with metabolic syndrome: A case–control study	4
Incidence of urethral stricture and urinary incontinence after transurethral resection of the prostate	4
Aerobic exercise training for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: What is the best regimen to increase heart rate variability?	4
Outcome evaluation of ECF, DCF, FOLFOX, and FLOT chemotherapy regimens as perioperative treatment in elderly patients with resectable gastric cancer; A retrospective comparative study	4
A multistate survival model in rectal cancer surgery research for locally advanced patients	4
The effects of omega 3 fatty acids on the serum concentrations of pro inflammatory cytokines anddepression status in patients with bipolar disorder: A randomized double-blind controlled clinical trial	4
Diagnostic accuracy of sino-nasal outcome test-22 and lund-kennedy endoscopic score for chronic rhinosinusitis in pre-bone marrow transplantation assessment	4
The evaluation of human endogenous retroviral env expression in normal and cancerous tissues of the breast	4
A protocol-based checklist for the management of coronavirus disease 2019	3
Persistent pain following total knee arthroplasty: The role of underlying diseases	3
Is skin autofluorescence a novel non-invasive marker in diabetes? A systematic review and meta-analysis of case–control studies	3
Reference values for ductus venosus Doppler velocity indices between 11 and 13+6 weeks of gestation: A single-center prospective study in Iran	3
The role of bone turnover markers in screening low bone mineral density and their relationship with fracture risk in the postmenopausal period	3
The effect of oral zinc on hemoglobin and dose of erythropoietin in hemodialysis patients	3
Association of alcohol consumption with the prevalence and various stages of chronic kidney disease	3
Effects of sevoflurane and propofol for elderly patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis	3
Effect of Ganoderma lucidum on serum lipid profiles: A systematic review and meta-analysis on animal studies	3
Investigating the effect of Aloe vera on the prevention and treatment of radiotherapy-induced oral mucositis in patients with head-and-neck cancer	3
Lipophilic fluorescent products as a potential biomarker of oxidative stress: A link between central (brain) and peripheral (blood)	3
Therapeutic effect of memantine on patients with posttraumatic headache: A randomized double-blinded clinical trial	3
Automatic assessment of lung involvement in systemic sclerosis using deep learning	3
The Triglyceride-Glucose Index is associated with hospital and Intensive Care Unit Mortality in critically ill patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome	3
Inclusive education for all: Steps to ensure equal access to special education services for students with autism spectrum disorders	3
Regenerative mechanisms of stem cells and their clinical applications for degenerative eye diseases	3
Epidemiology of emotional and psychological problems in Iranian children: Protocol of a cross-sectional study in Isfahan	3
Cardioembolic stroke, the most common subtype of stroke in COVID 19: A single center experience from Isfahan, Iran	3
Epidemiologic, histopathological, and prognostic analysis of cancer of unknown primary in an Iranian population	3
The STOP-BANG score and lung function in a general population	3
Association of RASis and HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors with clinical manifestations in coronavirus disease 2019 patients: Results from the Khorshid Coronavirus Disease Cohort Study	3
Is it time to administer the pneumococcal vaccine to healthy unvaccinated children older than 5 years of age?	3
Safety and efficacy of dinutuximab in the treatment of neuroblastoma: A review	3
Reference range of testosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate levels in women during reproductive age in the Iranian population	3
Epigenetic alterations in Helicobacter pylori infection leading to gastric carcinogenesis: A systematic review	3