OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Nutrition Research and Practice is 5. 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
Erratum: Induction of apoptotic cell death in human bladder cancer cells by ethanol extract of Zanthoxylum schinifolium leaf, through ROS-dependent inactivation of the PI3K/Akt signaling pathwa	38
A comparative study on eating habits and mental health of Korean middle school students according to their bedtime across regions: using data from the 2020–2022 Korea Youth Risk Behavior Survey	23
Peanut sprout tea extract inhibits lung metastasis of 4T1 murine mammary carcinoma cells by suppressing the crosstalk between cancer cells and macrophages in BALB/c mice	18
Artificial sweeteners and risk of cardiometabolic outcomes and mortality: a systematic review and meta-analysis	17
Extracts of Grifola frondosa inhibit the MAPK signaling pathways involved in keratinocyte inflammation and ameliorate atopic dermatitis	16
Minor alleles in the FTO SNPs contributed to the increased risk of obesity among Korean adults: meta-analysis from nationwide big data-based studies	16
Effect of onion (Allium cepa L.) peel extract on natural killer cell and cytokines in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial	15
Comparison of food and nutrient intake according to the presence of glaucoma among Korean older adults	15
Development of cooking method for senior-friendly food using fruits suitable for older adults with masticatory dysfunction	15
Tagetes erecta Linn flower extract inhibits particulate matter 2.5-promoted epithelial-mesenchymal transition by attenuating reactive oxygen species generation in human retinal pigment epitheli	15
Microbiota composition of human milk based on storage and processing methods in Korea	14
Effects of vitamin D supplementation on T cell activation and regulatory T cell development in Ldlr ^−/− mice	14
Diabetes-specific oral nutritional supplement for prediabetes improves postprandial glycemic responses: an open-label, crossover clinical trial	12
Level of happiness and its association with food literacy among Seoul citizens: results from Seoul Food Survey 2021	11
Classification and prediction of the effects of nutritional intake on diabetes mellitus using artificial neural network sensitivity analysis: 7th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey	11
Rhamnogalacturonan rich fractions isolated from Saururus chinensis alleviate ulcerative colitis via regulation of MAPK/NF-κB pathway and tight junction	11
Associations of dietary patterns and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in Korean adults	11
Association of healthy lifestyle and dietary practices with prediabetes among young Korean adults: sex-specific findings from KNHANES 2020–2024	11
Antimetastatic effect of fucoidan against non-small cell lung cancer by suppressing non-receptor tyrosine kinase and extracellular signal-related kinase pathway	11
Effects of campus dining sustainable practices on consumers’ perception and behavioral intention in the United States	10
Dietary intake and food sources of choline in Koreans: findings from Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination survey 2018–2022	10
Cladophora glomerata Kützing extract exhibits antioxidant, anti-inflammation, and anti-nitrosative stress against impairment of renal organic anion transport in an in vivo study	10
Development and application of an evaluation tool for school food culture in elementary, middle, and high schools in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea	10
Gender-specific association of diet with the risk of loss of muscle mass in Korean baby boomers: a prospective population-based cohort analysis	9
Fermented oyster extract promotes height growth in children with mild short stature: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial	9

Trends in dietary amino acid intake and food sources among Korean adults: data from the 2010-2022 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey	9
Science electives in high school will improve nutrition knowledge but not enough to make accurate decisions	9
Dopamine and serotonin alterations byHizikia fusiformisextracts underin vitrocortical primary neuronal cell cultures	8
Cryptotanshinone promotes brown fat activity by AMPK activation to inhibit obesity	8
Carthamus tinctorius seeds–Taraxacum coreanum combination attenuates scopolamine-induced memory deficit through regulation of inflammatory response and cholinergic function	8
Positive effects of anthocyanin-rich mulberry milk on mental health problems in the working population: an open-label study	8
Effects of coffee and tea consumption on hyperuricemia and gout: a systematic review and meta-analysis	8
Effects of a modified 5:2 intermittent fasting diet on a population who were overweight or obese in China: a self-controlled clinical trial	8
Newly developed care food enhances grip strength in older adults with dysphagia: a preliminary study	8
Anti-osteoporotic effects of Boswellia serrata gum resin extract in vitro and in vivo	8
Diets with higher inflammatory and insulinemic potential are associated with shorter relative telomere length	8
Strategies for preventing bone loss in populations with insufficient calcium and vitamin D intake	8
Cistanche deserticola polysaccharide alleviates spinal cord injury in mice by inhibiting NLRP3 inflammasome activation	7
Effects of coffee intake on airway hypersensitivity and immunomodulation: an in vivo murine study	7
The mediating effect of the Korean Healthy Eating Index on the relationship between lifestyle patterns and metabolic syndrome in middle-aged Koreans: data from the 2019–2021 Korea National Health and	7
Highly water-soluble diacetyl chrysin ameliorates diabetes-associated renal fibrosis and retinal microvascular abnormality in db/db mice	7
Protective effect of Phyllostachys edulis (Carrière) J. Houz against chronic ethanol-induced cognitive impairment in vivo	7
Effects of visual deprivation and portion size on food-related perception and behavior	7
Immune-enhancing effect of hydrolyzed and fermented Platycodon grandiflorum extract in cyclophosphamide-induced immunosuppressed BALB/c mice	7
Daily consumption of specific categories of fruit and vegetables negatively correlated with frailty: findings from the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey	7
Association of the Korean Healthy Eating Index and sleep duration with prediabetes in middle-aged adults	7
Diallyl disulfide suppresses weight gain, adipogenesis, and matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) expression in high-fat-diet-induced obese animal model	7
Korean consumers’ use and concerns about food delivery service	7
Feeding characteristics in infancy affect fruit and vegetable consumption and dietary variety in early childhood	6
Relationship between metabolic syndrome and intake of ultra-processed foods in Korean adults: based on 6th and 7th Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2013–2018)	6
Who has experienced better or worse health conditions since the outbreak of COVID-19?: results from a representative cross-sectional survey in Seoul	6
Nutritional quality evaluation of plant-based elementary school meals in Seoul	6
Comparative analysis of lipid-lowering effects of edible insects ( Tenebrio molitor , Protaetia brevitarsis	6
Assessment of dietary iodine intake and its sources among Koreans: a cross-sectional analysis from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2019–2021	6
Probiotic supplementation has sex-dependent effects on immune responses in association with the gut microbiota in community-dwelling older adults: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi	6
Low- and no-calorie sweeteners and beverages and their associated health outcomes: an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses	6
IPA and its precursors differently modulate the proliferation, differentiation, and integrity of intestinal epithelial cells	6
Association between food consumption and serum aryl hydrocarbon receptor ligand activity among middle-aged Korean adults	6
Effects of quercetin nanoemulsion on SIRT1 activation and mitochondrial biogenesis in the skeletal muscle of high-fat diet-fed mice	6
Combination of ferulic acid and exercise alleviates menopause symptoms and skin remodeling in ovariectomized rats	6
Schisandrol A and gomisin N from Schisandra chinensis extract improve hypogonadism via anti-oxidative stress in TM3 Leydig cells	6
Associations between food consumption/dietary habits and the risks of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension: a cross-sectional study in Jakarta, Indonesia	6
Understanding upcycled food acceptance among young female consumers in South Korea: the role of perceived consumption values, food neophobia and environmental awareness	6
Risk factors for osteoporosis in the elderly and predictive value of age, body mass index, and visceral fat area	6
Association of milk and dairy product consumption with the incidence of cardio-cerebrovascular disease incidence in middle-aged and older Korean adults: a 16-year follow-up of the Korean Genome and Ep	5
Life stress, dietary attitudes, and frequency of snack intake for college students in Seoul and Gyeonggi area: the difference between male and female students	5
The impact of probiotics and vitamin C on the prevention of upper respiratory tract symptoms in two preschool children cohorts	5
Beliefs, self-efficacy, subjective norms, and eating behaviors according to the breakfast frequency among female university students in South Korea	5
Iodine intake from brown seaweed and the related nutritional risk assessment in Koreans	5
Higher adherence to a Mediterranean-type diet is associated with reduced psychosocial stress levels in baby boomers: a cross-sectional study	5
Mediating effect of negative perceived stress on the relationship between premenstrual syndrome and emotional eating	5
Effects of Rosa multiflora root extract on adipogenesis and lipogenesis in 3T3-L1 adipocytes and SD rat models	5
How food literacy levels shape healthy eating intentions: a cross-sectional study of adults in Shandong Province, China, using the theory of planned behavior	5
Orostachys japonicus induce caspase-dependent apoptosis in HeLa human cervical cancer cells	5
Anti-obesity effects of ethanol extract of green Citrus junos peel enriched in naringin and hesperidin in vitro and in vivo	5

Associations between weight-control methods and depression among Korean adolescents: a study based on a national dataset	5
What is on plates for school meals: focusing on animal- vs. plant-based protein foods	5
Nutrition and health challenges among low-income families of young children in the post COVID-19 era: a qualitative study	5
1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D₃ affects thapsigargin-induced endoplasmic reticulum stress in 3T3-L1 adipocytes	5
Development and validation of an illustrated questionnaire on healthy eating practices among Korean preschool children	5
Nutritional risk assessment using estimated usual nutrient intake in Korean adults: analysis of the 8th (2019–2021) Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data	5
Association of vitamin K intake with physical function, handgrip strength, and mortality among U.S. adults: NHANES 2003–2016	5
Malnutrition and its associated factors among community-dwelling older men living alone	5
Anti-osteoarthritis effect of a standardized Curcuma longa extract in monosodium iodoacetate-induced osteoarthritis rats	5