Heliyon

Article	Citations
Heavy metal pollution in the environment and their toxicological effects on humans	1849
COVID pollution: impact of COVID-19 pandemic on global plastic waste footprint	394
Plastic pollution in the marine environment	387
Environmental effects of COVID-19 pandemic and potential strategies of sustainability	325
Liposomes: structure, composition, types, and clinical applications	293
Green synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles for biomedical application and environmental remediation	260
Green synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticle using Carica papaya leaf extract: application for photocatalytic degradation of remazol yellow RR dye and antibacterial activity	248
Environmental impact of bioplastic use: A review	209
Lactic acid production – producing microorganisms and substrates sources-state of art	184
SARS-CoV-2 spike protein S1 subunit induces pro-inflammatory responses via toll-like receptor 4 signaling in murine and human macrophages	183
Exploring COVID-19 stress and its factors in Bangladesh: A perception-based study	180
Innovative human resource management strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic narrative review approach	175
Smart water quality monitoring system with cost-effective using IoT	174
Drug release study of the chitosan-based nanoparticles	160
Using an extended Technology Acceptance Model to understand students’ use of e-learning during Covid-19: Indonesian sport science education context	157
Optimization of green biosynthesized visible light active CuO/ZnO nano-photocatalysts for the degradation of organic methylene blue dye	150
Nanoparticles as antimicrobial and antiviral agents: A literature-based perspective study	150
Activated carbon derived from waste orange and lemon peels for the adsorption of methyl orange and methylene blue dyes from wastewater	144
Recent progress in surface plasmon resonance based sensors: A comprehensive review	142
Multimedia tools in the teaching and learning processes: A systematic review	137
Barriers to distance learning during the COVID-19 outbreak: A qualitative review from parents’ perspective	136
Application of nanotechnology in agriculture, postharvest loss reduction and food processing: food security implication and challenges	132
Impact of absorber layer thickness, defect density, and operating temperature on the performance of MAPbI3 solar cells based on ZnO electron transporting material	131
Production and processing of antioxidant bioactive peptides: A driving force for the functional food market	130
Impact of age, sex, comorbidities and clinical symptoms on the severity of COVID-19 cases: A meta-analysis with 55 studies and 10014 cases	126

The impact of entrepreneurship education and students' entrepreneurial mindset: the mediating role of attitude and self-efficacy	126
Improving land-use change modeling by integrating ANN with Cellular Automata-Markov Chain model	126
IL-6 and IL-10 as predictors of disease severity in COVID-19 patients: results from meta-analysis and regression	125
Possibility of utilizing agriculture biomass as a renewable and sustainable future energy source	124
Metaheuristic algorithms for PID controller parameters tuning: review, approaches and open problems	123
HMGB1 as a potential biomarker and therapeutic target for severe COVID-19	117
Green synthesis of antimicrobial silver nanoparticles using aqueous leaf extracts from three Congolese plant species (Brillantaisia patula, Crossopteryx febrifuga and Senna siamea)	116
COVID-19 and household energy implications: what are the main impacts on energy use?	102
Utilization of food waste streams for the production of biopolymers	101
Trade war effects: evidence from sectors of energy and resources in Africa	100
Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) improve the growth and nutrient use efficiency in maize (Zea mays L.) under water deficit conditions	100
Digital financial inclusion: A gateway to sustainable development	99
Financial inclusion, economic growth, and poverty alleviation: evidence from eastern Indonesia	98
Plastic wastes: environmental hazard and instrument for wealth creation in Nigeria	97
Phycoremediation mechanisms of heavy metals using living green microalgae: physicochemical and molecular approaches for enhancing selectivity and removal capacity	97
Additive manufacturing of titanium-based alloys- A review of methods, properties, challenges, and prospects	96
Salicylic acid alleviated the effect of drought stress on photosynthetic characteristics and leaf protein pattern in winter wheat	95
Additive manufacturing of Ti6Al4V alloy via electron beam melting for the development of implants for the biomedical industry	94
Smart parking systems: comprehensive review based on various aspects	94
Development and initial psychometric properties of a panic buying scale during COVID-19 pandemic	94
Effects of mobile augmented reality apps on impulse buying behavior: An investigation in the tourism field	93
Antiviral and immunomodulatory activity of curcumin: A case for prophylactic therapy for COVID-19	93
The global prevalence of depression, anxiety, stress, and, insomnia and its changes among health professionals during COVID-19 pandemic: A rapid systematic review and meta-analysis	92
Adsorption and removal of crystal violet dye from aqueous solution by modified rice husk	91
Evaluation of smart and sustainable cities through a hybrid MCDM approach based on ANP and TOPSIS technique	90
Hemp as a potential raw material toward a sustainable world: A review	89
PV cells and modules – State of the art, limits and trends	88
Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Hagenia abyssinica (Bruce) J.F. Gmel plant leaf extract and their antibacterial and anti-oxidant activities	87
Urban river pollution in Bangladesh during last 40 years: potential public health and ecological risk, present policy, and future prospects toward smart water management	86
Preparation and characterization of cellulose nanocrystal extracted from ramie fibers by sulfuric acid hydrolysis	86
Investigations on 2-(4-Cyanophenylamino) acetic acid by FT-IR,FT-Raman, NMR and UV-Vis spectroscopy, DFT (NBO, HOMO-LUMO, MEP and Fukui function) and molecular docking studies	86
Phytochemistry, pharmacological activity, and potential health benefits of Glycyrrhiza glabra	86
Sugarcane bagasse - A source of cellulosic fiber for diverse applications	85
A review of green methods for phyto-fabrication of hematite (α-Fe2O3) nanoparticles and their characterization, properties, and applications	85
Evolution of adsorption process for manganese removal in water via agricultural waste adsorbents	85
Basic concepts and methodologies of DNA marker systems in plant molecular breeding	84
Graphene oxide based coconut shell waste: synthesis by modified Hummers method and characterization	84
A systematic review on ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry and pharmacological aspects of Thymus vulgaris Linn.	84
Adsorption of methyl violet dye onto a prepared bio-adsorbent from date seeds: isotherm, kinetics, and thermodynamic studies	83
Moving towards environmental sustainability: information and communication technology (ICT), freight transport, and CO2 emissions	83
Optical characterizations of PMMA/metal oxide nanoparticles thin films: bandgap engineering using a novel derived model	81
Telework: systematic literature review and future research agenda	81
The influence of renewable energy usage on consumption-based carbon emissions in MINT economies	80
Modeling domestic tourism: motivations, satisfaction and tourist behavioral intentions	79
The use of plant extracts and their phytochemicals for control of toxigenic fungi and mycotoxins	79
Nanomaterials in the advancement of hydrogen energy storage	78
Green synthesis and characterization of copper nanoparticles using Piper retrofractum Vahl extract as bioreductor and capping agent	77
Molecular docking, molecular dynamics, and in vitro studies reveal the potential of angiotensin II receptor blockers to inhibit the COVID-19 main protease	77
Sustainable-green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) waste extract and its antibacterial activity	77
The potential of terahertz sensing for cancer diagnosis	77

An investigation of affecting factors on MOF characteristics for biomedical applications: A systematic review	76
Resilience effects in food consumption behaviour at the time of Covid-19: perspectives from Italy	76
The mediating effect of the cyberchondria and anxiety sensitivity in the association between problematic internet use, metacognition beliefs, and fear of COVID-19 among Iranian online population	74
The nexus of environmental sustainability and agro-economic performance of Sub-Saharan African countries	74
Molecular biology of coronaviruses: current knowledge	73
Phytoremediation potential of heavy metal accumulator plants for waste management in the pulp and paper industry	73
Plastic microfibre pollution: how important is clothes’ laundering?	73
ICT, energy consumption, financial development, and environmental degradation in South Africa	73
Transmission channels between financial development and CO2 emissions: A global perspective	73
Leptin levels in SARS-CoV-2 infection related respiratory failure: A cross-sectional study and a pathophysiological framework on the role of fat tissue	72
SARS-CoV-2 RNA Dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) – A drug repurposing study	71
Multifunctional titanium dioxide nanoparticles biofabricated via phytosynthetic route using extracts of Cola nitida: antimicrobial, dye degradation, antioxidant and anticoagulant activities	71
Searching potential antiviral candidates for the treatment of the 2019 novel coronavirus based on DFT calculations and molecular docking	71
A comprehensive review of energy sources for unmanned aerial vehicles, their shortfalls and opportunities for improvements	70
Teaching during a pandemic: do university teachers prefer online teaching?	70
Advances in drug delivery systems, challenges and future directions	70
Microplastics contamination in the soil from Urban Landfill site, Dhaka, Bangladesh	70
Statistical modeling and investigation of thermal characteristics of a new nanofluid containing cerium oxide powder	69
A review of augmented reality systems and their effects on mental workload and task performance	68
Understanding the bearable link between ecology and health outcomes: the criticality of human capital development and energy use	68
Evaluation of ANN and ANFIS modeling ability in the prediction of AISI 1050 steel machining performance	68
The use of Twitter by state leaders and its impact on the public during the COVID-19 pandemic	68
Renewable energy community and the European energy market: main motivations	68
Application of Artificial Intelligence powered digital writing assistant in higher education: randomized controlled trial	68
The role of social media in spreading panic among primary and secondary school students during the COVID-19 pandemic: An online questionnaire study from the Gaza Strip, Palestine	68
A study of college students' intention to use metaverse technology for basketball learning based on UTAUT2	67
Viscous dissipation and joule heating effect on MHD flow and heat transfer past a stretching sheet embedded in a porous medium	67
Effect of silver nanoparticles on salt tolerance of Satureja hortensis l. during in vitro and in vivo germination tests	67
Probiotics, their prophylactic and therapeutic applications in human health development: A review of the literature	67
Isolation, purification and characterization of cellulase produced by Aspergillus niger cultured on Arachis hypogaea shells	66
Salivary SARS-CoV-2 load reduction with mouthwash use: A randomized pilot clinical trial	66
COVID-19 lockdown and its impact on tropospheric NO2 concentrations over India using satellite-based data	66
Adsorptive removal of Rhodamine B dye from aqueous solution by using graphene–based nickel nanocomposite	66
Telaprevir is a potential drug for repurposing against SARS-CoV-2: computational and in vitro studies	65
Adopted walking condition for computational simulation approach on bearing of hip joint prosthesis: review over the past 30 years	64
Predicting novel drugs for SARS-CoV-2 using machine learning from a >10 million chemical space	64
Concurrent investigation of antimony chalcogenide (Sb2Se3 and Sb2S3)-based solar cells with a potential WS2 electron transport layer	64
Industry 4.0 implementation and Triple Bottom Line sustainability: An empirical study on small and medium manufacturing firms	63
Phytochemical screening, polyphenols, flavonoids and tannin content, antioxidant activities and FTIR characterization of Marrubium vulgare L. from 2 different localities of Northeast of Morocco	63
Prevalence of anxiety and depression in South Asia during COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis	62
How digital marketing evolved over time: A bibliometric analysis on scopus database	62
Perfluoroalkyl substances exposure and immunity, allergic response, infection, and asthma in children: review of epidemiologic studies	62
Computational and numerical wave solutions of the Caudrey–Dodd–Gibbon equation	62
Characteristics investigation on biofilm formation and biodegradation activities of Pseudomonas aeruginosa strain ISJ14 colonizing low density polyethylene (LDPE) surface	62
Alternative to FBS in animal cell culture - An overview and future perspective	61
Melatonin induced changes in photosynthetic efficiency as probed by OJIP associated with improved chromium stress tolerance in canola (Brassica napus L.)	61
Effect of dual surface cooling of solar photovoltaic panel on the efficiency of the module: experimental investigation	61
Global analysis of clinical trials with probiotics	61
Understanding satisfaction essentials of E-learning in higher education: A multi-generational cohort perspective	61
Impact of crop residue burning in Haryana on the air quality of Delhi, India	61
Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using aqueous extract of Acacia cyanophylla and its antibacterial activity	60
Modification and characterization of chicken eggshell for possible catalytic applications	60
Impact assessment of trade on environmental performance: accounting for the role of government integrity and economic development in 79 countries	60
Reductive metabolites of curcumin and their therapeutic effects	60
Review on magnetic spinel ferrite (MFe2O4) nanoparticles: From synthesis to application	60
The impact of tourism arrivals, tourism receipts and renewable energy consumption on quality of life: A panel study of Southern African region	60
Assorted kerosene-based nanofluid across a dual-zone vertical annulus with electroosmosis	59
Photo-assisted bio-fabrication of silver nanoparticles using Annona muricata leaf extract: exploring the antioxidant, anti-diabetic, antimicrobial, and cytotoxic activities	59
QSAR, molecular docking and ADMET properties in silico studies of novel 4,5,6,7-tetrahydrobenzo[D]-thiazol-2-Yl derivatives derived from dimedone as potent anti-tumor agents through inhibition of C-Me	59
Machine learning glass transition temperature of polymers	58
PES, molecular structure, spectroscopic (FT-IR, FT-Raman), electronic (UV-Vis, HOMO-LUMO), quantum chemical and biological (docking) studies on a potent membrane permeable inhibitor: dibenzoxepine der	58
Synthesis, single crystal (XRD), Hirshfeld surface analysis, computational study (DFT) and molecular docking studies of (E)-4-((2-hydroxy-3,5-diiodobenzylidene)amino)-N-(pyrimidine)-2-yl) benzenesulfo	58
A systematic review on COVID-19 pandemic with special emphasis on curative potentials of Nigeria based medicinal plants	58
Mobile health applications for disease screening and treatment support in low-and middle-income countries: A narrative review	58
Analysis of factors affecting project communications with a hybrid DEMATEL-ISM approach (A case study in Iran)	58
Physical inactivity and sedentary behaviors in the Bangladeshi population during the COVID-19 pandemic: An online cross-sectional survey	57
P-glycoprotein: new insights into structure, physiological function, regulation and alterations in disease	57
Techno-economic analysis of bio-briquette from cashew nut shell waste	57
Deep learning for automated classification of tuberculosis-related chest X-Ray: dataset distribution shift limits diagnostic performance generalizability	57
γ-Aminobutyric acid found in fermented foods and beverages: current trends	57
Dynamic connectedness and spillovers between Islamic and conventional stock markets: time- and frequency-domain approach in COVID-19 era	57
Status of tertiary level online class in Bangladesh: students’ response on preparedness, participation and classroom activities	57
Recent advances in Shrimp aquaculture wastewater management	57
Physicochemical and biopharmaceutical aspects influencing skin permeation and role of SLN and NLC for skin drug delivery	56
Prospects and limitations of e-learning application in private tertiary institutions amidst COVID-19 lockdown in Nigeria	56
Nutritional and pharmacological importance of stinging nettle (Urtica dioica L.): A review	56
Microplastics in water systems: A review of their impacts on the environment and their potential hazards	56
The development of learning innovation to enhance higher order thinking skills for students in Thailand junior high schools	55
Biodelignification of lignocellulose using ligninolytic enzymes from white-rot fungi	55
Methods and variables in Electrical discharge machining of titanium alloy – A review	55

A scoping review on biochar-based fertilizers: enrichment techniques and agro-environmental application	55
SEM-ANN-based approach to understanding students’ academic-performance adoption of YouTube for learning during Covid	55
Study of microbiome changes in patients with ulcerative colitis in the Central European part of Russia	55
Comparative investigation of the growth-poverty-inequality trilemma in Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin American and Caribbean Countries	54
Customer review or influencer endorsement: which one influences purchase intention more?	54
Ethical leadership, corporate social responsibility, firm reputation, and firm performance: A serial mediation model	54
Drug combination and repurposing for cancer therapy: the example of breast cancer	54
Improper disposal practice of unused and expired pharmaceutical products in Indonesian households	54
Adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices among smallholder farmers in Western Kenya: do socioeconomic, institutional, and biophysical factors matter?	54
Rheological and mechanical properties of edible gel materials for 3D food printing technology	54
A review on control and fault-tolerant control systems of AC/DC microgrids	53
Challenges of adopting sustainable technologies in e-waste management at Agbogbloshie, Ghana	53
Kinetics of thermal degradation and lifetime study of poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) subjected to bioethanol fuel accelerated aging	53
Factors related to students' satisfaction with holding e-learning during the Covid-19 pandemic based on the dimensions of e-learning	53
Assessing the public perceptions of treated wastewater reuse: opportunities and implications for urban communities in developing countries	53
Assessment of bacteriological quality and physico-chemical parameters of domestic water sources in Samaru community, Zaria, Northwest Nigeria	53
Smallholder farmers’ livelihood vulnerability to climate change-induced hazards: agroecology-based comparative analysis in Northcentral Ethiopia (Woleka Sub-basin)	53
Synthesis and characterization of coal fly ash and palm oil fuel ash modified artisanal and small-scale gold mine (ASGM) tailings based geopolymer using sugar mill lime sludge as Ca-based activator	53
Integrative analyses of SARS-CoV-2 genomes from different geographical locations reveal unique features potentially consequential to host-virus interaction, pathogenesis and clues for novel therapies	53
Understanding the determinants of climate change adaptation strategies among smallholder maize farmers in South-west, Nigeria	52
Application of solid-state fermentation by microbial biotechnology for bioprocessing of agro-industrial wastes from 1970 to 2020: A review and bibliometric analysis	52
Optimising factors affecting solid phase extraction performances of molecular imprinted polymer as recent sample preparation technique	52
Agricultural value of Black Soldier Fly larvae frass as organic fertilizer on ryegrass	52
E-learning in higher education institutions during COVID-19 pandemic: current and future trends through bibliometric analysis	52
Cassava production in Nigeria: trends, instability and decomposition analysis (1970–2018)	52
The influence of corruption on environmental sustainability in the developing economies of Southern Africa	52
Features, barriers, and influencing factors of mobile learning in higher education: A systematic review	52
The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on students’ learning in higher education in Afghanistan	51
Use of bacterial isolates in the treatment of textile dye wastewater: A review	51
Occurrence and fate of pharmaceuticals, personal care products (PPCPs) and pesticides in African water systems: A need for timely intervention	51
Baby Boomers' use of Facebook and Instagram: uses and gratifications theory and contextual age indicators	51
Functional and molecular characterization of plant growth promoting Bacillus isolates from tomato rhizosphere	51
Determinants of smallholder farmers' adoption of adaptation strategies to climate change in Eastern Tigray National Regional State of Ethiopia	51
Improving Alzheimer's stage categorization with Convolutional Neural Network using transfer learning and different magnetic resonance imaging modalities	51
Assessment of contamination level, pollution risk and source apportionment of heavy metals in the Halda River water, Bangladesh	50
Prospects of honey in fighting against COVID-19: pharmacological insights and therapeutic promises	50
A review on the traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacological activities of clove basil (Ocimum gratissimum L.)	50
Gamification and reputation: key determinants of e-commerce usage and repurchase intention	50
Metacognitive awareness and academic motivation and their impact on academic achievement of Ajman University students	50
The role of green innovation on environmental and organizational performance: Moderation of human resource practices and management commitment	50
The impact of digital transformation on innovation performance - The mediating role of innovation factors	50
Recent advances in topical carriers of anti-fungal agents	50
Virtual screening, molecular docking studies and DFT calculations of FDA approved compounds similar to the non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) efavirenz	50
RETRACTED: Titanium and titanium alloys in dentistry: Current trends, recent developments, and future prospects	50
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on students’ feelings at high school, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels	50
Synthesis and applications of graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) based membranes for wastewater treatment: A critical review	50
Speculative assessment, molecular composition, PDOS, topology exploration (ELF, LOL, RDG), ligand-protein interactions, on 5-bromo-3-nitropyridine-2-carbonitrile	49
A review of threat modelling approaches for APT-style attacks	49
EEG signal analysis using classification techniques: Logistic regression, artificial neural networks, support vector machines, and convolutional neural networks	49
Understanding the factors of mobile payment continuance intention: empirical test in an African context	49
Antibacterial activity of medicinal plants against ESKAPE: An update	49
Effect of annealing temperature on structural, optical, and photocatalytic properties of titanium dioxide nanoparticles	49
Biochar and bio-oil fuel properties from nickel nanoparticles assisted pyrolysis of cassava peel	49
Liposome-polymer complex for drug delivery system and vaccine stabilization	49
Psychological states of Bangladeshi people four months after the COVID-19 pandemic: An online survey	48
The promise of the metaverse in mental health: the new era of MEDverse	48
Elderly's intention to use technologies: A systematic literature review	48
The impact of entrepreneurial leadership on SMEs’ performance: the mediating effects of organizational factors	48
Isolation and characterization of nanocrystalline cellulose from cocoa pod husk (CPH) biomass wastes	48
Magnetized mixed convection hybrid nanofluid with effect of heat generation/absorption and velocity slip condition	48
Interactions between polyethylene and polypropylene microplastics and Spirulina sp. microalgae in aquatic systems	48
Sustainable plastic waste management in a circular economy	48
Valorization of agricultural wastes for biofuel applications	47
Does digital literacy influence students’ online risk? Evidence from Covid-19	47
A cross-sectional study to determine factors affecting dental and medical students’ preference for virtual learning during the COVID-19 outbreak	47
Optimising the computational domain size in CFD simulations of tall buildings	47
Atlas of ACE2 gene expression reveals novel insights into transmission of SARS-CoV-2	47
Adaptation and destabilization of interpersonal relationships in sport and music during the Covid-19 lockdown	47
Biomarkers: Promising and valuable tools towards diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of Covid-19 and other diseases	47
Knowledge, attitude, and practice among healthcare workers towards COVID-19 outbreak in Nigeria	47
Physicochemical, functional and rheological properties of grass pea (Lathyrus sativus L.) flour as influenced by particle size	47
Kinetic and thermodynamic studies of fenton oxidative decolorization of methylene blue	47
Antidiabetic, anticholinergic and antioxidant activities of aerial parts of shaggy bindweed (Convulvulus betonicifolia Miller subsp.) – profiling of phenolic compounds by LC-HRMS	47
Salt induced oxidative stress alters physiological, biochemical and metabolomic responses of green microalga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii	47
The removal of nickel and lead ions from aqueous solutions using green synthesized silica microparticles	47
Wastewater treatment using a natural coagulant (Moringa oleifera seeds): optimization through response surface methodology	47
Gendered stereotypes and norms: A systematic review of interventions designed to shift attitudes and behaviour	47
AI in drug discovery and its clinical relevance	46
Teachers' attitudes towards social media (SM) use in online learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic: the effects of SM use by teachers and religious scholars during physical distancing	46
Impact of urbanization, industrialization, electrification and renewable energy on the environment in BRICS: fresh evidence from novel CS-ARDL model	46
Herbicide bioremediation: from strains to bacterial communities	46
Does entrepreneurship education promote vocational students’ entrepreneurial mindset?	46
The methodological quality of systematic reviews on the treatment of adult major depression needs improvement according to AMSTAR 2: A cross-sectional study	46
Characteristic effects of alloying elements on β solidifying titanium aluminides: A review	46
The energy-growth nexus revisited: the role of financial development, institutions, government expenditure and trade openness	46
Gold-selenide quantum dots supported onto cesium ferrite nanocomposites for the efficient degradation of rhodamine B	46
A machine learning-based model to estimate PM2.5 concentration levels in Delhi's atmosphere	46
The evolution of the environmental Kuznets curve hypothesis assessment: A literature review under a critical analysis perspective	46
Exam cheating and academic integrity breaches during the COVID-19 pandemic: An analysis of internet search activity in Spain	46
Impact of online education on fear of academic delay and psychological distress among university students following one year of COVID-19 outbreak in Bangladesh	45
Flood vulnerability assessment using GIS at Fetam watershed, upper Abbay basin, Ethiopia	45
Statistical optimization of textile dye effluent adsorption by Gracilaria edulis using Plackett-Burman design and response surface methodology	45
Evolution of anodised titanium for implant applications	45
Robocasting of advanced ceramics: ink optimization and protocol to predict the printing parameters - A review	45
Smallholder farmers’ perception of climate change and adoption of climate smart agriculture practices in Masaba South Sub-county, Kisii, Kenya	45