M. J. Vieira

6.6k total citations · 1 hit paper
121 papers, 5.2k citations indexed

About

M. J. Vieira is a scholar working on Molecular Biology, Endocrinology and Surgery. According to data from OpenAlex, M. J. Vieira has authored 121 papers receiving a total of 5.2k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 62 papers in Molecular Biology, 27 papers in Endocrinology and 23 papers in Surgery. Recurrent topics in M. J. Vieira's work include Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing (54 papers), Helicobacter pylori-related gastroenterology studies (23 papers) and Antimicrobial agents and applications (18 papers). M. J. Vieira is often cited by papers focused on Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing (54 papers), Helicobacter pylori-related gastroenterology studies (23 papers) and Antimicrobial agents and applications (18 papers). M. J. Vieira collaborates with scholars based in Portugal, United Kingdom and Brazil. M. J. Vieira's co-authors include Manuel Simões, Lúcia C. Simões, Nuno F. Azevedo, Maria Olívia Pereira, C. W. Keevil, L. F. Melo, Carina Almeida, Laura Cerqueira, Joana Azeredo and Rosário Oliveira and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of the American Chemical Society, PLoS ONE and Applied and Environmental Microbiology.

In The Last Decade

M. J. Vieira

120 papers receiving 5.0k citations

Hit Papers

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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.

A review of current and emergent biofilm control strategies

2010 907 citations Manuel Simões, Lúcia C. Simões et al. profile →

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Name	h						Papers	Cites
M. J. Vieira Portugal	41	2.7k	982	868	731	715	121	5.2k
Howard Ceri Canada	44	4.2k 1.6×	867 0.9×	675 0.8×	398 0.5×	789 1.1×	126	8.0k
Gerald McDonnell United Kingdom	35	2.1k 0.8×	724 0.7×	504 0.6×	598 0.8×	260 0.4×	76	7.1k
P. Gilbert United Kingdom	46	3.6k 1.3×	845 0.9×	541 0.6×	444 0.6×	580 0.8×	118	6.9k
Hans J. Nelis Belgium	46	3.4k 1.3×	713 0.7×	316 0.4×	727 1.0×	500 0.7×	194	8.2k
Jean‐Yves Maillard United Kingdom	47	2.1k 0.8×	585 0.6×	588 0.7×	893 1.2×	419 0.6×	154	7.1k
S.P. Denyer United Kingdom	38	1.9k 0.7×	448 0.5×	341 0.4×	657 0.9×	421 0.6×	122	5.4k
David G. Davies United States	18	7.2k 2.7×	1.6k 1.6×	535 0.6×	540 0.7×	1.2k 1.7×	30	10.2k
Simon Swift New Zealand	42	5.0k 1.9×	1.3k 1.4×	309 0.4×	916 1.3×	806 1.1×	187	9.1k
Joseph O. Falkinham United States	56	2.2k 0.8×	1.6k 1.6×	1.8k 2.1×	250 0.3×	704 1.0×	198	10.3k
Anne K. Camper United States	40	3.2k 1.2×	1.5k 1.6×	1.7k 1.9×	849 1.2×	1.3k 1.9×	93	8.3k

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of M. J. Vieira

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20 of 20 papers shown

Vieira, M. J., et al.. (2025). PhageDPO: A machine-learning based computational framework for identifying phage depolymerases. Computers in Biology and Medicine. 188. 109836–109836. 6 indexed citations

Boas, Diana Vilas, Joana Castro, Daniela Araújo, et al.. (2024). The Role of Flagellum and Flagellum-Based Motility on Salmonella Enteritidis and Escherichia coli Biofilm Formation. Microorganisms. 12(2). 232–232. 11 indexed citations

Cerqueira, Laura, et al.. (2018). Development and application of Peptide Nucleic Acid Fluorescence in situ Hybridization for the specific detection of Listeria monocytogenes. Food Microbiology. 80. 1–8. 34 indexed citations

Silva, Hélder, et al.. (2017). Morphological Transition of Helicobacter Pylori Adapted to Water. Future Microbiology. 12(13). 1167–1179. 8 indexed citations

Gião, M. S., Nuno F. Azevedo, Sandra Wilks, M. J. Vieira, & C. W. Keevil. (2011). Interaction of legionella pneumophila and helicobacter pylori with bacterial species isolated from drinking water biofilms. BMC Microbiology. 11(1). 57–57. 37 indexed citations

Cerqueira, Laura, Rui M. Ferreira, Fátima Carneiro, et al.. (2011). PNA-FISH as a new diagnostic method for the determination of clarithromycin resistance of Helicobacter pylori. BMC Microbiology. 11(1). 101–101. 32 indexed citations

Gião, M. S., Sandra Wilks, Nuno F. Azevedo, M. J. Vieira, & C. W. Keevil. (2009). Incorporation of natural uncultivableLegionella pneumophilainto potable water biofilms provides a protective niche against chlorination stress. Biofouling. 25(4). 345–351. 27 indexed citations

Gião, M. S., Nuno F. Azevedo, Sandra Wilks, M. J. Vieira, & C. W. Keevil. (2009). Effect of Chlorine on Incorporation of Helicobacter pylori into Drinking Water Biofilms. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 76(5). 1669–1673. 28 indexed citations

Simões, Manuel, Sı́lvia M. Rocha, Manuel A. Coimbra, & M. J. Vieira. (2008). Enhancement of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus Antibiotic Susceptibility Using Sesquiterpenoids. Medicinal Chemistry. 4(6). 616–623. 67 indexed citations

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Simões, Manuel, Lúcia C. Simões, & M. J. Vieira. (2008). Physiology and behavior of Pseudomonas fluorescens single and dual strain biofilms under diverse hydrodynamics stresses. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 128(2). 309–316. 40 indexed citations

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Guimarães, Nuno, Nuno F. Azevedo, Céu Figueiredo, C. W. Keevil, & M. J. Vieira. (2007). Development and Application of a Novel Peptide Nucleic Acid Probe for the Specific Detection ofHelicobacter pyloriin Gastric Biopsy Specimens. Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 45(9). 3089–3094. 50 indexed citations

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Azevedo, Nuno F., et al.. (2006). Shear Stress, Temperature, and Inoculation Concentration Influence the Adhesion of Water-Stressed Helicobacter pylori to Stainless Steel 304 and Polypropylene. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 72(4). 2936–2941. 61 indexed citations

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Simões, Manuel, et al.. (2006). Role of benzalkonium chloride surface preconditioning in the increased resistance of biofilms to removal and disinfection. RepositóriUM (Universidade do Minho). 38(5). 445–7. 3 indexed citations

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Azevedo, Nuno F., et al.. (2006). Coccoid morphology as a possible manifestation of Helicobacter pylori adaptation to adverse environments. RepositóriUM (Universidade do Minho). 11(4). 342–343. 1 indexed citations

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Simões, Manuel, Maria Olívia Pereira, Idalina Machado, Lúcia C. Simões, & M. J. Vieira. (2006). Comparative antibacterial potential of selected aldehyde-based biocides and surfactants against planktonic Pseudomonas fluorescens. Journal of Industrial Microbiology & Biotechnology. 33(9). 741–749. 53 indexed citations

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Simões, Manuel, Maria Olívia Pereira, & M. J. Vieira. (2005). Effect of mechanical stress on biofilms challenged by different chemicals. Water Research. 39(20). 5142–5152. 145 indexed citations

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Vieira, M. J., et al.. (2003). The Use of Cyclic Voltammetry to Detect Biofilms formed byPseudomonas fluorescenson Platinum Electrodes. Biofouling. 19(4). 215–222. 21 indexed citations

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Pereira, Maria Olívia, M. J. Vieira, & L. F. Melo. (2002). The Role of Kaolin Particles in the Performance of a Carbamate‐Based Biocide for Water Bacterial Control. Water Environment Research. 74(3). 235–241. 10 indexed citations

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Vieira, M. J., et al.. (1993). Biofilm formation: Hydrodynamic effects on internal diffusion and structure. Biofouling. 7(1). 67–80. 145 indexed citations

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Sidiras, N. & M. J. Vieira. (1984). Comportamento de um Latossolo Roxo Distrófico, compactado pelas rodas do trator na semeadura rendimentos de três culturas. Pesquisa Agropecuária Brasileira. 19(10). 1285–1293. 5 indexed citations

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