Hidekazu Nishimura

3.5k total citations · 1 hit paper
85 papers, 2.4k citations indexed

About

Hidekazu Nishimura is a scholar working on Epidemiology, Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine and Immunology. According to data from OpenAlex, Hidekazu Nishimura has authored 85 papers receiving a total of 2.4k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 61 papers in Epidemiology, 29 papers in Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine and 19 papers in Immunology. Recurrent topics in Hidekazu Nishimura's work include Respiratory viral infections research (48 papers), Influenza Virus Research Studies (20 papers) and Asthma and respiratory diseases (17 papers). Hidekazu Nishimura is often cited by papers focused on Respiratory viral infections research (48 papers), Influenza Virus Research Studies (20 papers) and Asthma and respiratory diseases (17 papers). Hidekazu Nishimura collaborates with scholars based in Japan, United States and China. Hidekazu Nishimura's co-authors include Mutsuo Yamaya, Hiroyasu Yasuda, Hiroshi Kubo, T. Sasaki, Hidetada Sasaki, Yuri Furusawa, Hiroshi Ueki, Yoshihiro Kawaoka, Kiyoko Iwatsuki‐Horimoto and Hiroki Kabata and has published in prestigious journals such as The Journal of Immunology, PLoS ONE and The Science of The Total Environment.

In The Last Decade

Hidekazu Nishimura

83 papers receiving 2.3k citations

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Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

Effectiveness of Face Masks in Preventing Airborne Transmission of SARS-CoV-2

2020 263 citations Hiroshi Ueki, Yuri Furusawa et al. mSphere profile →

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Chrysanthi Skevaki Germany

Paul McNamara United Kingdom

Carolina Scagnolari Italy

Lars Peter Nielsen Denmark

Kirsty R. Short Australia

Lokesh Sharma United States

Jieming Qu China

Jesús F. Bermejo-Martín Spain

‪Yasmin Maor‬‏ Israel

Hemant Kulkarni United States

Chrysanthi Skevaki Germany

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532 ×0.7

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372 ×1.0

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588 ×1.8

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Hidekazu Nishimura

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20 of 20 papers shown

Nishimura, Hidekazu, et al.. (2025). Synergistic Inactivation of Airborne Viruses by Low‐Concentration Ozone With High Humidity and Temperature. Microbiology and Immunology. 69(5). 280–288. 1 indexed citations

Hashimoto, Rina, Yukio Watanabe, Masaya Sugiyama, et al.. (2025). Human iPS cell–derived respiratory organoids as a model for respiratory syncytial virus infection. Life Science Alliance. 8(7). e202402837–e202402837. 2 indexed citations

Watanabe, Jun, Kenji Kikuchi, Kensuke Yamauchi, et al.. (2023). Visualization of droplets and aerosols in simulated dental treatments to clarify the effectiveness of oral suction devices. Journal of Prosthodontic Research. 68(1). 85–91. 8 indexed citations

Sato, Ko, Kazuya Shirato, Oshi Watanabe, et al.. (2022). Variation in Thermal Stability among Respiratory Syncytial Virus Clinical Isolates under Non-Freezing Conditions. Viruses. 14(4). 679–679. 8 indexed citations

Nerome, K., Shigeo Sugita, Kazunori Kawasaki, et al.. (2022). The potential of a universal influenza virus-like particle vaccine expressing a chimeric cytokine. Life Science Alliance. 6(1). e202201548–e202201548. 6 indexed citations

Ram, Kirpa, Roseline C. Thakur, Kimitaka Kawamura, et al.. (2021). Why airborne transmission hasn't been conclusive in case of COVID-19? An atmospheric science perspective. The Science of The Total Environment. 773. 145525–145525. 45 indexed citations

Ueki, Hiroshi, Yuri Furusawa, Kiyoko Iwatsuki‐Horimoto, et al.. (2020). Effectiveness of Face Masks in Preventing Airborne Transmission of SARS-CoV-2. mSphere. 5(5). 263 indexed citations breakdown →

Nishimura, Hidekazu, et al.. (2020). Development of positive/negative pressure booth generating airflow for protection of medical staff from contagious respiratory pathogens. Journal of Thoracic Disease. 12(9). 4633–4642. 3 indexed citations

Nishimura, Hidekazu, et al.. (2020). Development of a lightweight, ‘on-bed’, portable isolation hood to limit the spread of aerosolized influenza and other pathogens. Journal of Thoracic Disease. 12(7). 3682–3687. 2 indexed citations

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Hayashi, Hideki, Yoshinao Kubo, Etsuhisa Takahashi, et al.. (2018). Enterokinase Enhances Influenza A Virus Infection by Activating Trypsinogen in Human Cell Lines. Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology. 8. 91–91. 12 indexed citations

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Tajima, Katsushi, Hidekazu Nishimura, Seiji Hongo, et al.. (2014). Estimation of secondary measles transmission from a healthcare worker in a hospital setting. International Journal of Infectious Diseases. 24. 11–13. 4 indexed citations

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Okamoto, Michiko, Hisakazu Yano, Yasushi Suzuki, et al.. (2014). Establishment and Clinical Applications of a Portable System for Capturing Influenza Viruses Released through Coughing. PLoS ONE. 9(8). e103560–e103560. 34 indexed citations

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Yamaya, Mutsuo, et al.. (2013). Ambroxol inhibits rhinovirus infection in primary cultures of human tracheal epithelial cells. Archives of Pharmacal Research. 37(4). 520–529. 29 indexed citations

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Yamaya, Mutsuo, Hidekazu Nishimura, Yukimasa Hatachi, et al.. (2012). Levofloxacin Inhibits Rhinovirus Infection in Primary Cultures of Human Tracheal Epithelial Cells. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. 56(8). 4052–4061. 19 indexed citations

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Yamaya, Mutsuo, Hidekazu Nishimura, Yukimasa Hatachi, et al.. (2012). Inhibitory effects of tiotropium on rhinovirus infection in human airway epithelial cells. European Respiratory Journal. 40(1). 122–132. 28 indexed citations

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Yamaya, Mutsuo, Hidekazu Nishimura, Yukimasa Hatachi, et al.. (2010). Procaterol inhibits rhinovirus infection in primary cultures of human tracheal epithelial cells. European Journal of Pharmacology. 650(1). 431–444. 30 indexed citations

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Asada, Masanori, Motoki Yoshida, Tomoko Suzuki, et al.. (2009). Macrolide antibiotics inhibit respiratory syncytial virus infection in human airway epithelial cells. Antiviral Research. 83(2). 191–200. 42 indexed citations

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Yamaya, Mutsuo, Kyoko Shinya, Yukimasa Hatachi, et al.. (2009). Clarithromycin Inhibits Type A Seasonal Influenza Virus Infection in Human Airway Epithelial Cells. Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. 333(1). 81–90. 66 indexed citations

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Inoue, Daisuke, Mutsuo Yamaya, Hiroshi Kubo, et al.. (2005). Mechanisms of mucin production by rhinovirus infection in cultured human airway epithelial cells. Respiratory Physiology & Neurobiology. 154(3). 484–499. 63 indexed citations

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Suzuki, Tomoko, Mutsuo Yamaya, Kiyohisa Sekizawa, et al.. (2002). Erythromycin Inhibits Rhinovirus Infection in Cultured Human Tracheal Epithelial Cells. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. 165(8). 1113–1118. 83 indexed citations

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