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 2021-11-01 to 2025-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Towards Sustainable Development Goals: Application of Hydrogen‐Enriched Mahua Biodiesel/Diesel Blend to Dual‐Fuel Diesel Engine	161
Lipid Nanoparticle (LNP) ‐A Vector Suitable for Evolving Therapies for Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)	103
Techno−Economic Analysis and Multi‐Objective Optimization of Cross‐Flow Wind Turbines for Smart Building Energy Systems	98
Masthead: (Global Challenges 4/2023)	94
Tannin: An Insight into its Cosmeceutical Properties and Uses (Global Challenges 8/2025)	61
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Functionalized MoO₃ Nanosheets for High‐Efficiency RhB Removal	53
Kinetic Insights into Methanol Synthesis from CO₂ Hydrogenation at Atmospheric Pressure over Intermetallic Pd₂Ga Catalyst	50
Strawberry Protease as a Laundry Detergent Additive Candidate: Immobilization, Compatibility Study with Detergent Ingredients, and Washing Performance Test	46
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Toward Zero Waste Mining: Circular Economy of Copper Slags	40
Green Coffee Bean Extract Assisted Facile Synthesis of Reduced Graphene Oxide and Its Dye Removal Activity	37
Nanocomposites for Water Treatment, Photocatalysis, and Challenges: A Systematic Review	33
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CeO₂ Nanoparticles Seed Priming Increases Salicylic Acid Level and ROS Scavenging Ability to Improve Rapeseed Salt Tolerance (Global Challenges 7/2022)	32
Assembling the climate story: use of storyline approaches in climate‐related science	31
Techno‐Economic and Profitability Assessment of Stand‐Alone Photoelectrochemical Hydrogen Generation Technology	30
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Advances in Nanohybrid Membranes for Dye Reduction: A Comprehensive Review	26
Sustainable Strategies for Converting Organic, Electronic, and Plastic Waste From Municipal Solid Waste Into Functional Materials	25
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A Solar to Chemical Strategy: Green Hydrogen as a Means, Not an End	25
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Effective Separation of Cancer‐Derived Exosomes in Biological Samples for Liquid Biopsy: Classic Strategies and Innovative Development	24

Pioneering an Innovative Eco‐Friendly N719 Dye‐Sensitized Solar Cell through Modelling and Impedance Spectroscopy Analysis for Energy Sustainability	23
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Comparative Study of the Effective Properties of 0–3 and Gyroid Triply Periodic Minimal Surface Cement‐Piezocomposites	23
Lightweight Natural Fiber Insulation Boards Produced with Kapok Fiber (Ceiba Pentandra) and Polylactic Acid or Bicomponent Fiber as a Binder	23
Production and Characterization of Open Cell Cordierite from Boron and Waste Materials by Geopolymer Method for the Emission After Treatment System of Diesel Engines	22
A Perspective on Removal of Cyanotoxins from Water Through Advanced Oxidation Processes	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
Determination of Groundwater Vulnerability for Protection of the Drinking Water Basins: A Case Study From Türkiye, Kesikköprü Dam Lake Basin	19
Measurement of Carbon Emission Transfer in China's Construction Industry and Analysis of Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Carbon Emissions	19
Silver Nanoparticle‐Mediated Antiviral Efficacy against Enveloped Viruses: A Comprehensive Review	18
CytroCell@Nafion: Enhanced Proton Exchange Membranes	18
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Integrated In Silico – In Vitro Study Investigating Dipeptides as Chorismate Synthase Modulators: Spotlight on Its Mechanism of Action	17
Masthead: (Global Challenges 9/2022)	16
Biodegradation in Composting Conditions of PBEAS Monofilaments for the Sustainable End‐Use of Fishing Nets	16
New Insight into Mercury Removal from Fish Meat Using a Single‐Component Solution Containing cysteine	16
Targeted Crystallization of Rare Earth Carbonate Polymorphs at Hydrothermal Conditions via Mineral Replacement Reactions	16
Development of Graphene‐Based Materials in Bone Tissue Engineaering	15
Biomedical Big Data Technologies, Applications, and Challenges for Precision Medicine: A Review	15
Waste to Wealth: Electrochemical Innovations in Hydrogen Production From Industrial Wastewater	15
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Vanillin‐Derived Thermally Reprocessable and Chemically Recyclable Schiff‐Base Epoxy Thermosets	15
A Long‐Lasting Skin Protectant Based on CG‐101, a Deep Eutectic Solvent Comprising Choline and Geranic Acid	15
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Challenges in Recycling Spent Lithium‐Ion Batteries: Spotlight on Polyvinylidene Fluoride Removal	14
The Biochar Derived from Carp for High‐Efficiency Solar Steam Generation and Water Purification (Global Challenges 1/2022)	14
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Future Energy Breakthroughs: Implications for the Hydrocarbon Economies of the Arabian Gulf	13
Advances and Applications of Metal‐Organic Frameworks (MOFs) in Emerging Technologies: A Comprehensive Review	13
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(Global Challenges 8/2023)	13
Photoelectrocatalysis for Hydrogen Evolution Ventures into the World of Organic Synthesis	13
(Global Challenges 5/2023)	13
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From Lab to Field: Damp Heat Testing and its Implications for PV Module Service Lifetime	12
Sustainable Hydrogen Production, a Review of Methods, Types, Applications, Challenges, and Future Perspectives	11
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
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Dye Degradation, Antimicrobial Activity, and Molecular Docking Analysis of Samarium‐Grafted Carbon Nitride Doped‐Bismuth Oxobromide Quantum Dots	10
Parameter Extraction of Single, Double, and Triple‐Diode Photovoltaic Models Using the Weighted Leader Search Algorithm	10
Alpha‐Gal Syndrome: An Underrated Serious Disease and a Potential Future Challenge	10
The Fragile State of Industrial Agriculture: Estimating Crop Yield Reductions in a Global Catastrophic Infrastructure Loss Scenario	10
Masthead: (Global Challenges 1/2023)	10
Adapting Neutralizing Antibodies to Viral Variants by Structure‐Guided Affinity Maturation Using Phage Display Technology	9
Medication, Nutrition, and Hygiene in COVID‐19 Prevention and Treatment: A Comprehensive Narrative Review	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
Computational Perspectives on Amoxicillin and Staphylococcus Aureus in Mirror Life	9

Opportunities and Challenges of Establishing a Regional Bio‐based Polylactic Acid Supply Chain (Global Challenges 7/2023)	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
Thermally Conductive Molten Salt for Thermal Energy Storage: Synergistic Effect of a Hybrid Graphite‐Graphene Nanoplatelet Filler	9
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Modeling and Thermodynamic Studies of γ‐Valerolactone Production from Bio‐derived Methyl Levulinate	8
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Reusable and Antibacterial Polymer‐Based Nanocomposites for the Adsorption of Dyes and the Visible‐Light‐Driven Photocatalytic Degradation of Antibiotics	8
Tunable Fungal Monofilaments from Food Waste for Textile Applications	8
Magnetite Nanoparticles Enhancing H₂‐Driven Biomethanation in a Mixed Microbial Community	8
Microplastics in Malaysia's Aquatic Environment: Current Overview and Future Perspectives	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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Current Challenges in Efficient Lithium‐Ion Batteries’ Recycling: A Perspective	8
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Time‐Quantile and Frequency Response of Green Growth to Energy Vulnerability, Energy Uncertainty, and Geopolitical Risks	8
Random Access Memory (RAM) Contacts Waste Catalyzes Organic Reactions	7
Recycling and Degradation Pathways of Synthetic Textile Fibers such as Polyamide and Elastane	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
Recent Progress of Droplet Microfluidic Emulsification Based Synthesis of Functional Microparticles	7
Fates of Emitted Particles Depending on Mask Wearing Using an Approach Validated Across Spatial Scales	7
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Microbial Desalination Cell for Sustainable Water Treatment: A Critical Review	7
Harnessing Cattail Biomass for Sustainable Fibers and Engineered Bioproducts: A Review	7
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Low Formaldehyde Binders for Mineral Wool Insulation: A Review	7
Smart and Sustainable Regeneration of Fouled Desalination Membranes Using Artificial Intelligence	6
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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
High‐Performance Isotropic Thermo‐Electrochemical Cells Using Agar‐Gelled Ferricyanide/Ferrocyanide/Guanidinium	6
Marketing Strategies in Nanomaterials for Sensor Applications: Bridging Lab to Market	6
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(Global Challenges 6/2023)	6
Mitigating Urban Heat Islands (UHI) Through Vegetation Restoration: Insights From Mining Communities	6
Big Things, Small Packages: An Update on Microalgae as Sustainable Sources of Nutraceutical Peptides for Promoting Cardiovascular Health	6
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An In‐Silico Study to Identify Relevant Biomarkers in Sepsis Applying Integrated Bulk RNA Sequencing and Single‐Cell RNA Sequencing Analyses	6
Influence of Coal Gangue Powder on the Macroscopic Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Recycled Aggregate Concrete	6
Freestanding Nitrogen‐Doped Carbons with Hierarchical Porosity for Environmental Applications: A Green Templating Route with Bio‐Based Precursors (Global Challenges 11/2021)	6