OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Global Challenges is 6. 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 2021-12-01 to 2025-12-01.)

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Functionalized MoO₃ Nanosheets for High‐Efficiency RhB Removal	175
Towards Sustainable Development Goals: Application of Hydrogen‐Enriched Mahua Biodiesel/Diesel Blend to Dual‐Fuel Diesel Engine	105
Techno−Economic Analysis and Multi‐Objective Optimization of Cross‐Flow Wind Turbines for Smart Building Energy Systems	101
Lipid Nanoparticle (LNP) ‐A Vector Suitable for Evolving Therapies for Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)	101
Masthead: (Global Challenges 4/2023)	65
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Tannin: An Insight into its Cosmeceutical Properties and Uses (Global Challenges 8/2025)	58
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Blue Light Defocus Induces A Positive Effect on Refractive Status and Ocular Health: A Randomized Crossover Trial	48
Kinetic Insights into Methanol Synthesis from CO₂ Hydrogenation at Atmospheric Pressure over Intermetallic Pd₂Ga Catalyst	47
Strawberry Protease as a Laundry Detergent Additive Candidate: Immobilization, Compatibility Study with Detergent Ingredients, and Washing Performance Test	44
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Toward Zero Waste Mining: Circular Economy of Copper Slags	39
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Assembling the climate story: use of storyline approaches in climate‐related science	36
CeO₂ Nanoparticles Seed Priming Increases Salicylic Acid Level and ROS Scavenging Ability to Improve Rapeseed Salt Tolerance (Global Challenges 7/2022)	33
Green Coffee Bean Extract Assisted Facile Synthesis of Reduced Graphene Oxide and Its Dye Removal Activity	32
Nanocomposites for Water Treatment, Photocatalysis, and Challenges: A Systematic Review	28
Techno‐Economic and Profitability Assessment of Stand‐Alone Photoelectrochemical Hydrogen Generation Technology	28
Sustainable Strategies for Converting Organic, Electronic, and Plastic Waste From Municipal Solid Waste Into Functional Materials	26
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Effective Separation of Cancer‐Derived Exosomes in Biological Samples for Liquid Biopsy: Classic Strategies and Innovative Development	25

Lightweight Natural Fiber Insulation Boards Produced with Kapok Fiber (Ceiba Pentandra) and Polylactic Acid or Bicomponent Fiber as a Binder	25
Advances in Nanohybrid Membranes for Dye Reduction: A Comprehensive Review	24
Pioneering an Innovative Eco‐Friendly N719 Dye‐Sensitized Solar Cell through Modelling and Impedance Spectroscopy Analysis for Energy Sustainability	23
A Solar to Chemical Strategy: Green Hydrogen as a Means, Not an End	23
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Silver Nanoparticle‐Mediated Antiviral Efficacy against Enveloped Viruses: A Comprehensive Review	20
Production and Characterization of Open Cell Cordierite from Boron and Waste Materials by Geopolymer Method for the Emission After Treatment System of Diesel Engines	20
A Perspective on Removal of Cyanotoxins from Water Through Advanced Oxidation Processes	20
Comparative Study of the Effective Properties of 0–3 and Gyroid Triply Periodic Minimal Surface Cement‐Piezocomposites	20
Masthead: (Global Challenges 1/2022)	20
Bioinspired Interfacial Spontaneous Growth of ZnO Nanocatalysts onto Recycled Textiles as a Sustainable Approach for Water Purification	19
CytroCell@Nafion: Enhanced Proton Exchange Membranes	19
Measurement of Carbon Emission Transfer in China's Construction Industry and Analysis of Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Carbon Emissions	19
Determination of Groundwater Vulnerability for Protection of the Drinking Water Basins: A Case Study From Türkiye, Kesikköprü Dam Lake Basin	18
New Insight into Mercury Removal from Fish Meat Using a Single‐Component Solution Containing cysteine	17
Integrated In Silico – In Vitro Study Investigating Dipeptides as Chorismate Synthase Modulators: Spotlight on Its Mechanism of Action	17
Development of Graphene‐Based Materials in Bone Tissue Engineaering	17
Masthead: (Global Challenges 9/2022)	17
The Biochar Derived from Carp for High‐Efficiency Solar Steam Generation and Water Purification (Global Challenges 1/2022)	17
Waste to Wealth: Electrochemical Innovations in Hydrogen Production From Industrial Wastewater	16
Vanillin‐Derived Thermally Reprocessable and Chemically Recyclable Schiff‐Base Epoxy Thermosets	16
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A Long‐Lasting Skin Protectant Based on CG‐101, a Deep Eutectic Solvent Comprising Choline and Geranic Acid	15
Targeted Crystallization of Rare Earth Carbonate Polymorphs at Hydrothermal Conditions via Mineral Replacement Reactions	15
Challenges in Recycling Spent Lithium‐Ion Batteries: Spotlight on Polyvinylidene Fluoride Removal	15
Biodegradation in Composting Conditions of PBEAS Monofilaments for the Sustainable End‐Use of Fishing Nets	15
Advances and Applications of Metal‐Organic Frameworks (MOFs) in Emerging Technologies: A Comprehensive Review	14
Spatial Analysis of Agricultural Waste and By‐Products to Tackle the Water–Energy Nexus in Rural Mozambique	14
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(Global Challenges 5/2023)	13
Biomedical Big Data Technologies, Applications, and Challenges for Precision Medicine: A Review	13
(Global Challenges 8/2023)	13
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Future Energy Breakthroughs: Implications for the Hydrocarbon Economies of the Arabian Gulf	12
From Lab to Field: Damp Heat Testing and its Implications for PV Module Service Lifetime	12
Energy Sources and Thermal Management Technologies for Electric Vehicle Batteries: A Technical Review	11
Pinaceae Pine Resins (Black Pine, Shore Pine, Rosin, and Baltic Amber) as Natural Dielectrics for Low Operating Voltage, Hysteresis‐Free, Organic Field Effect Transistors	11
Sustainable Hydrogen Production, a Review of Methods, Types, Applications, Challenges, and Future Perspectives	11
Masthead: (Global Challenges 1/2023)	11
Photoelectrocatalysis for Hydrogen Evolution Ventures into the World of Organic Synthesis	11
Dye Degradation, Antimicrobial Activity, and Molecular Docking Analysis of Samarium‐Grafted Carbon Nitride Doped‐Bismuth Oxobromide Quantum Dots	11
The Fragile State of Industrial Agriculture: Estimating Crop Yield Reductions in a Global Catastrophic Infrastructure Loss Scenario	10
Thermally Conductive Molten Salt for Thermal Energy Storage: Synergistic Effect of a Hybrid Graphite‐Graphene Nanoplatelet Filler	10
Alpha‐Gal Syndrome: An Underrated Serious Disease and a Potential Future Challenge	10
Computational Perspectives on Amoxicillin and Staphylococcus Aureus in Mirror Life	10
Medication, Nutrition, and Hygiene in COVID‐19 Prevention and Treatment: A Comprehensive Narrative Review	9

Reusable and Antibacterial Polymer‐Based Nanocomposites for the Adsorption of Dyes and the Visible‐Light‐Driven Photocatalytic Degradation of Antibiotics	9
Time‐Quantile and Frequency Response of Green Growth to Energy Vulnerability, Energy Uncertainty, and Geopolitical Risks	9
Parameter Extraction of Single, Double, and Triple‐Diode Photovoltaic Models Using the Weighted Leader Search Algorithm	9
Sustainable LC3 Concrete in the Circular Economy: Assessment of Mechanical, Microstructural, and Durability Characteristics with Surkhi, Metakaolin, Nano‐Silica, and M‐Sand Blended Concrete	9
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Current Challenges in Efficient Lithium‐Ion Batteries’ Recycling: A Perspective	9
Opportunities and Challenges of Establishing a Regional Bio‐based Polylactic Acid Supply Chain (Global Challenges 7/2023)	9
Adapting Neutralizing Antibodies to Viral Variants by Structure‐Guided Affinity Maturation Using Phage Display Technology	9
ALA‐A2 Is a Novel Anticancer Peptide Inspired by Alpha‐Lactalbumin: A Discovery from a Computational Peptide Library, In Silico Anticancer Peptide Screening and In Vitro Experimental Validation	9
Tunable Fungal Monofilaments from Food Waste for Textile Applications	9
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Harnessing Cattail Biomass for Sustainable Fibers and Engineered Bioproducts: A Review	8
Fates of Emitted Particles Depending on Mask Wearing Using an Approach Validated Across Spatial Scales	8
Recycling and Degradation Pathways of Synthetic Textile Fibers such as Polyamide and Elastane	8
Random Access Memory (RAM) Contacts Waste Catalyzes Organic Reactions	8
Modeling and Thermodynamic Studies of γ‐Valerolactone Production from Bio‐derived Methyl Levulinate	8
Short‐Term Effect of Air Pollution on Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest (OHCA) in Lombardy—A Case‐Crossover Spatiotemporal Study	8
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Magnetite Nanoparticles Enhancing H₂‐Driven Biomethanation in a Mixed Microbial Community	8
Recent Progress of Droplet Microfluidic Emulsification Based Synthesis of Functional Microparticles	7
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Low Formaldehyde Binders for Mineral Wool Insulation: A Review	7
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Evaluation of Groundwater Potential Zones Using GIS‐Based Machine Learning Ensemble Models in the Gidabo Watershed, Ethiopia	7
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Plant Growth‐Promoting Rhizobacteria and Bacterial Biocontrol Agents in Tomato Disease Management: Mechanisms, Applications, and Omics Perspectives	7
Marketing Strategies in Nanomaterials for Sensor Applications: Bridging Lab to Market	7
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Microbial Desalination Cell for Sustainable Water Treatment: A Critical Review	7
Microplastics in Malaysia's Aquatic Environment: Current Overview and Future Perspectives	7
Research on the Development of Rural Human Settlement Environment in the Upper Reaches of the Lancang River Based on Ecological Carrying Capacity Constraints	7
Big Things, Small Packages: An Update on Microalgae as Sustainable Sources of Nutraceutical Peptides for Promoting Cardiovascular Health	7
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Influence of Coal Gangue Powder on the Macroscopic Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Recycled Aggregate Concrete	6
An In‐Silico Study to Identify Relevant Biomarkers in Sepsis Applying Integrated Bulk RNA Sequencing and Single‐Cell RNA Sequencing Analyses	6
(Global Challenges 6/2023)	6
Institutional Quality in Green and Digital Transition of EU Regions – A Recovery and Resilience Analysis	6
Smart and Sustainable Regeneration of Fouled Desalination Membranes Using Artificial Intelligence	6
Toward Sustainable Composites: Graphene‐Modified Jute Fiber Composites with Bio‐Based Epoxy Resin	6
Mitigating Urban Heat Islands (UHI) Through Vegetation Restoration: Insights From Mining Communities	6
Cancer‐Derived Extracellular Vesicle ITGB2 Promotes the Progression of Triple‐Negative Breast Cancer via the Activation of Cancer‐Associated Fibroblasts	6
Degradation of Orange G, Acid Blue 161, and Brillant Green Dyes Using UV Light‐Activated GA–TiO₂–Cd Composite	6
CeO₂ Nanoparticles Seed Priming Increases Salicylic Acid Level and ROS Scavenging Ability to Improve Rapeseed Salt Tolerance	6