Seasonal dynamics of trophic status in the coastal Bay of Bengal - D N Rao Darapu; Aneesh A Lotliker; Kiran Kumar Reddy; E Pattabhi Rama Rao; P S N Acharyulu; B S K Kumar; S Shiva Prasad; B J M Reddy; K Santhosh; P C Mohammed Munzil (Journal of Earth System Science, 2026)

Embedding of low-dimensional sensory dynamics in recurrent networks: Implications for the geometry of neural representation - Vikas N. O’Reilly-Shah; Alessandro Maria Selvitella (Journal of Computational Neuroscience, 2026)

Full life cycle cultivation of three local kelp species (Ecklonia maxima, Laminaria pallida and Macrocystis pyrifera) in an aquaculture setting in Small Bay of Saldanha Bay, South Africa - Lizeth Botes; Musadiq Schalkwyk; Waqeefah Moosa (Journal of Applied Phycology, 2026)
Seaweed farming is a growing global industry with significant potential for environmental and economic benefits. While East and Southeast Asian countries dominate current production, interest and investment in kelp farming are expanding to other regions, including Africa. In South Africa limited information is available on the cultivation potential of the three local west coast kelp species Ecklonia maxima , Laminaria pallida and Macrocystis pyrifera. This study was conducted as part of the South African Kelp Farming Project (SA KFP) and is the first full life cycle cultivation of the three species in an aquaculture setting over the same 8-month period in Africa. All three kelp species were grown in the hatchery/nursery to ~ 1 cm in 49 days (at 15 ℃, a 16 h L:8 h D photoperiod, GeO 2 in the first two weeks, half strength PES from the second week onward, spore concentration of 2000 spores mL −1 for E. maxima and L. pallida, and 5000 spores mL −1 for M. pyrifera ). To overcome sedimentation and biofouling pressure at the grow-out site, an at-sea weaning step was introduced where juvenile sporophytes were grown for ~ 2 weeks to 2.0–2.5 cm. Results of the 6-month grow-out period demonstrated that all three species can be cultivated in an aquaculture setting but that a good understanding of the spatiotemporal variations in environmental and biological factors at any particular site is critical before full-scale operations are attempted. The methodologies used in this study provide a foundation from which a kelp farming industry in South Africa could potentially develop and improve on.

Morphological Traits, Phenological Development and Water Productivity of Yaghouti Grapevine Under Stage‐Specific Deficit Irrigation in a Hyperarid Environment - M. Fazeli Rostampour (Irrigation and Drainage, 2026)
Efficient irrigation management is essential for sustainable viticulture in hyperarid regions. This 3‐year study (2022–2024) in south‐eastern Iran employed a strip–split plot design to evaluate three irrigation regimes—full irrigation, moderate deficit (50% soil moisture depletion) and severe deficit (70% depletion)—across four critical phenological stages. Climatic variability, ranging from a mild 2023 season to extreme thermal shocks in 2024, significantly influenced absolute physiological traits. Despite these interannual fluctuations, irrigation regimes consistently modulated leaf architecture and water productivity (WP). Specifically, deficit irrigation applied between veraison and harvest enhanced WP by 19%–44% (moderate) and 11%–20% (severe) compared with full irrigation. These gains were closely coupled with adaptive morphological plasticity; moderate stress induced strategic reductions in leaf area index and specific leaf area, effectively minimising canopy transpiration without compromising yield. The findings further revealed that supraoptimal temperatures (> 40°C) necessitated these physiological adjustments, whereas severe water stress during early spring thermal peaks or late‐winter cold shocks induced detrimental declines in leaf development. Overall, targeted moderate deficit irrigation during late‐season stages represents a robust strategy for enhancing WP while maintaining canopy integrity under volatile climatic conditions.

A low-cost ground-based NDVI imaging solution (ViperPics) for vegetative remote sensing - Sercan Gülci; Michael G. Wing; Gökhan Kılınç (International Journal of Remote Sensing, 2026)

Cross-frequency SAR indices for rice mapping using multi-frequency and full-polarization data - Qihao Chen; Shuxin Liu; Guangchao Li; Ru Li; Yuanye Cao; Ge Su; Xiuguo Liu (International Journal of Remote Sensing, 2026)

Intercomparison of a Regional Climate Model Ensemble for Selected European Catchments - Jane Leonor Roque; Francis Da Silva Lopes; Julian Alberto Giles; Benjamin D. Gutknecht; Bernd Schalge; Yikui Zhang; Marco Ferro; Petra Friederichs; Klaus Goergen; Stefan Poll; Arianna Valmassoi (International Journal of Climatology, 2026)
Understanding regional hydroclimatic variability and its drivers is essential to anticipate the impacts of climate change on water resources and sustainability. Yet, considerable uncertainty remains in the simulation of the coupled land–atmosphere water and energy cycles, largely due to structural model limitations, simplified process representations, and insufficient spatial resolution. Within the framework of the Collaborative Research Centre 1502 (CRC1502), this study presents a coordinated intercomparison of regional climate model simulations designed for water cycle process analysis over Europe. We analyse the performance of simulations using the ICON and TSMP1 model systems and covering the period 1990–2020, comparing against reference datasets (E‐OBS, GPCC, and GLEAM). We focus on 2‐m air temperature, precipitation and evapotranspiration over four representative basins—the Ebro, Po, Rhine, and Tisa—within the EURO‐CORDEX domain. Our analysis reveals systematic cold biases throughout most of Europe, with ICON generally outperforming TSMP1. ICON simulations exhibit heterogeneous performance in precipitation biases, with less overestimation than TSMP1, but still reflecting the persistent challenge of accurately simulating precipitation. TSMP1 and ICON generally agree on positive ET biases in southern and western Europe and negative biases in the north and east, with TSMP1 showing greater local differences than ICON. Sensitivity experiments using higher‐resolution sea surface temperature forcing data produced comparable performance among themselves; however, they outperformed the other models in simulating precipitation over the Ebro and Rhine basins across most seasons. ICON simulations at 3 km resolution further indicate that the inclusion of irrigation improves the representation of summer temperature and precipitation in the Po basin. This baseline evaluation provides a first assessment of the CRC1502's multi‐model ensemble and highlights key structural differences that influence model behaviour across hydroclimatic regimes.

Atmospheric Blocking Pattern as the Primary Driver of Subseasonal Greenland Ice Sheet Summer Melt Variability - Ruiwei Guo; Yao Yao; Dehai Luo; Jiaqi Shi; Lijuan Hua; Ruonan Zhang; Hejing Wang (International Journal of Climatology, 2026)
The anomalous summer melting of the Greenland Ice Sheet (GrIS) is one of the key signals of ongoing climate system changes. The complex spatiotemporal characteristics of GrIS and its impacts on global sea‐level rise have attracted increasing attention. Although previous studies have suggested that atmospheric blocking circulation can drive extreme melting events, the quantitative influence of subseasonal‐scale atmospheric processes on the total summer melt remains poorly understood. Based on a scale‐separation approach combined with Modèle Atmosphérique Regionale (MAR) simulations and satellite observations, this study provides the first systematic quantitative assessment of the contribution of subseasonal circulation processes to summer melting of the GrIS. While subseasonal processes account for an average of ~20% of the total summer melt, we find that a single pattern—Greenland Blocking (GB)—dominates this contribution. GB alone is responsible for up to 47% of the subseasonal melt, equating to approximately 10% of the total summer melt. The remaining subseasonal variance is driven by a spectrum of other circulation modes. To unravel the remaining subseasonal signal, we employ K‐means clustering to identify four distinct non‐blocking circulation patterns. However, their individual contributions are substantially smaller than that of GB. This study reframes the understanding of summer GrIS melt by highlighting the overwhelming dominance of blocking within the subseasonal framework.

Climate Transitions in the Argentine Pampas Exceed Global Rates and Reshape Crop Exposure: A Multi‐Period Köppen–Geiger Analysis (1901–2020) - Andrea Soledad Brendel (International Journal of Climatology, 2026)
Climate change is driving shifts in the spatial distribution of climate zones worldwide, with particularly strong impacts in mid‐latitude regions. The Argentine Pampas, one of the world's most important agro‐productive areas, provides a key case for assessing these dynamics. This study analyses Köppen–Geiger climate transitions across four consecutive 30‐year periods (1901–1930, 1931–1960, 1961–1990 and 1991–2020) using high‐resolution maps and a pixel‐by‐pixel approach. Transitions were classified into nine categories, distinguishing single‐driver processes—changes in aridity, summer temperature or precipitation seasonality alone—from compound transitions in which precipitation seasonality and summer temperature shifted simultaneously within the same pixel. Results reveal that climate transitions affected between 8.6% and 14.3% of the regional area across consecutive periods, consistently exceeding global averages. The temporal trajectory is non‐linear, characterised by successive reversals in the dominant process: early 20th‐century aridity increase, mid‐century aridity reduction with the retreat of semi‐arid conditions and a recent dominance of winter drought development. Compound transitions remained spatially marginal in every period (0.5% or less), indicating that hydroclimatic and thermal shifts generally operated as spatially distinct processes across the region. In the most recent period (1961–1990 to 1991–2020), transitions affected 11.6% of the Pampas, with winter drought development accounting for over two‐thirds of all changes, primarily through shifts from Cfa to Cwa climates—a pure single‐driver hydroclimatic transition. Crop exposure analysis indicates that more than 3.1 million hectares of cropland fall within transition zones, with 91% concentrated in the winter drought development belt, encompassing the core soybean–maize–wheat production system. These results demonstrate that climate change in the Pampas is expressed primarily as a reorganisation of hydroclimatic regimes and precipitation seasonality rather than as uniform trends in annual conditions. The identified transition rates and spatial patterns position the region as a mid‐latitude climate change hotspot and highlight the need for territorially differentiated adaptation strategies in highly productive agricultural systems.

Event‐Based Detection and Attribution‐Oriented Diagnosis of Compound Hot–Drought Extremes in a Typical Region of Central North China - Haiyan Zhao; Siyan Dong; Xinlei Zhang; Hao Wu; Zhenyu Han (International Journal of Climatology, 2026)
Compound hot–drought events are high‐impact extremes that can amplify agricultural, ecological, and socioeconomic risks, yet their event‐scale detection and attribution‐oriented diagnosis remain limited for inland transitional regions. Here, we use Shanxi Province as a representative case of Central North China and develop a daily event‐based framework to identify warm‐season compound hot–drought events during 1961–2023 by combining the Meteorological Drought Composite Index with concurrent exceedances of daily maximum and minimum temperature thresholds. We further detect long‐term changes and abrupt shifts, identify major event years, verify representative events using disaster‐impact records, and diagnose associated circulation pathways through causal effect network analysis. The results show that both the annual number of compound hot–drought event days and the annual compound‐event percentage increased significantly during 1961–2023, with an abrupt shift around 1996–1997. Most top‐ranked event years occurred after this transition, indicating intensified compound hot–drought risk in recent decades. Event‐scale analyses identify 1997, 2001, and 2019 as representative major events, whose temporal evolution and spatial extent are consistent with documented drought impacts. Spatially, increasing trends are observed at most stations, and their consistency with hot‐day trends is much stronger than with drought‐day trends, suggesting a heat‐dominated intensification pathway. Causal effect network analysis reveals significant links between Shanxi compound hot–drought variability and the British–Baikal Corridor (BBC) and Silk Road Pattern (SRP) wave trains. Their coupled influence favours persistent anticyclonic anomalies, suppressed convection, and reduced precipitation over North China, providing a physically interpretable circulation pathway for major events. These findings establish an observational–impact–circulation evidence chain for attribution‐oriented diagnosis and provide a basis for future formal attribution and early warning of regional compound extremes.

First report of Fusarium solani-melongenae causing aerial tip rot of Aloe barbadensis Mill. in India - Ankur Mukhopadhyay; Soumik Mukherjee; Bandana Mayanglambam; Arnab De; Goutam Mondal (Indian Phytopathology, 2026)

Enhancing urban flood management for ungauged watersheds through adaptive mesh refinement and equation-based flow dynamics - Akshay Kumar; Nikhil Reddappa; Srinivas Rallapalli; Saumitra Rai; Rajiv Gupta (Hydrological Sciences Journal, 2026)

A climate change perspective on groundwater vulnerability assessment using a static and non-static variable approach: A regional multi-aquifer case study - Chidambaram Sabarathinam; Banajarani Panda; Mahalakshmi Mathivanan; Yogeesha Jayaramu; Pradeep Kamaraj; Thilagavathi Rajendiran; Bedour Alsabti; Amjad Al-Rashidi; Dhanu Radha Samayamanthula; Umayadoss Saravanakumar; Hussam Eldin Elzain; Khalid Hadi; et al. (Hydrogeology Journal, 2026)

Exploring the benefits of industry and community engagement in hydrogeology teaching - Lucy Reading; Sabrina Catania (Hydrogeology Journal, 2026)
The role of industry engagement in hydrogeology education remains undervalued, despite its potential to enhance student learning and career readiness. Integrating both industry and community partnerships can increase student engagement, deepen students understanding of hydrogeological concepts and raise awareness of career opportunities, potentially improving graduate outcomes. This study evaluates the integration of such partnerships in the “Groundwater Systems” unit at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, Australia. The approach involved collaborating with industry partners, revising assessment and progressively expanding opportunities for student–industry engagement. Surveys were conducted to evaluate the success of this engagement and to identify barriers limiting student participation. The groundwater unit now features semester-long industry interactions, including immersion in community-linked groundwater research projects as part of major assessments. The observed benefits of this include increased interest in the subject material and enhanced understanding of hydrogeology concepts and methods. Alumni participation as industry guest speakers further demonstrates the potential for sustained partnerships to enhance graduate outcomes.

Groundwater–surface water interactions and resilience to hydrological extremes in a data-sparse arid transboundary river basin: Insights from collaborative groundwater modelling - Syed Md Touhidul Mustafa; Jean-Christophe Comte; Fulvio Franchi; Alessia Matano; Anne F. Van Loon; Sithabile Tirivarombo; Luis Artur; Zareen Bharucha; Annatoria Chinyama; Farisse Chirindja; Rosie Day; Joyce Dube; et al. (Hydrogeology Journal, 2026)
Sustainable groundwater management is key to building resilience to hydrological extremes but remains challenging in data-scarce transboundary river basins. In this study, a transboundary, collaborative, physically based groundwater modelling approach has been developed for the Limpopo River Basin (LRB), which is highly vulnerable to floods and droughts. Monitoring data and model results consistently suggest that prolonged wet periods and floods significantly raised groundwater levels, whereas prolonged droughts decreased them, particularly in the upstream and central regions of the basin characterized by low-storage fractured bedrock aquifers. Groundwater–surface water interactions are greater downstream, where water tables are shallower in unconsolidated superficial materials, and intensify during floods, especially in the central region. Modelling results also suggest that baseflow is less responsive to extremes than groundwater recharge across the LRB, highlighting the groundwater system’s attenuation capacity. The model was subsequently used to assess and discuss a series of co-created management scenarios focused specifically on improving groundwater storage during wet periods for use during dry periods. They included: (1) managed aquifer recharge (MAR), using (1a) injection well(s) next to large dams, (1b) rainwater and runoff harvesting (RRH) and infiltration through local wells, (1c) RRH through local ponds and (1d) small reservoirs (e.g. sand dams); (2) deforestation; (3) afforestation; and (4) increased groundwater abstraction. Scenarios suggest that strategy (1b), when widely applied across the basin, may be the most effective to reduce the risk and impact of floods, droughts, and groundwater depletion by supporting the maintenance of groundwater levels and baseflow, while reducing storm runoff.

Genetic structure of populations of the Macrobrachium amazonicum complex (Crustacea: Decapoda) based on multiple regions of mitochondrial DNA - Gabriel Monteiro de Lima; Leonardo Milani Fabri; Ítalo Lutz; Luciano Domingues Queiroz; Carlos Murilo Tenório Maciel; Daniela Pereira Garçon; Francisco Assis Leone; Cristiana Ramalho Maciel (Hydrobiologia, 2026)
Macrobrachium amazonicum is a widely distributed freshwater prawn inhabiting river basins across South America. It includes both diadromous and hololimnetic populations, exhibiting notable differences in bioecological, physiological, and reproductive traits. Individuals from the Pantanal region display distinct characteristics that led to their classification as a separate species, Macrobrachium pantanalense . Despite these differences, studies using mitochondrial markers (COI and 16S rRNA) have revealed low genetic divergence, identifying three distinct genetic lineages. This study analyzes multiple mitochondrial genomes from M. amazonicum and M. pantanalense populations, based on transcriptome-derived data, to improve understanding of evolutionary relationships and genetic structure within the “ Macrobrachium amazonicum complex”. Mitogenome coverage ranged from 51.6 to 63.1% in M. amazonicum and 76.8 to 77.0% in M. pantanalense . Interspecific distances between M. amazonicum and M. pantanalense were lower than those typically observed among other Macrobrachium species. Nonetheless, populations of each species showed strong genetic structuring, consistently forming distinct clusters across all phylogenetic reconstructions, both individual and concatenated. The relatively low genetic variation observed could be linked to a recent speciation event, supported by distinct bioecological and physiological traits and patterns of geographic and reproductive isolation within the M. amazonicum complex.

Intensity of constructed waterbodies and commonly stocked fishes are associated with fish community changes across a river basin in the southeastern United States - Grace Davenport; Ginny L. Adams; Daniel P. Morrill; Calvin Rezac; George Gavrielides; Jennifer Main; S. Reid Adams (Hydrobiologia, 2026)

Reduced dynamic functional connectivity in older ages: are older brains less adaptable? - Natalia Zhukova; Camilla Mendl-Heinisch; Christiane Jockwitz; Svenja Caspers (GeroScience, 2026)
Understanding how brain connectivity reorganizes with age is essential for characterizing healthy aging. While static functional connectivity (sFC) has revealed broad age-related shifts in network segregation and integration, recent work underscores the need to examine how these patterns dynamically fluctuate over time to better understand cognitive decline and resilience in aging. The present resting-state fMRI study was conducted to enhance comprehension of the temporal variability and dynamics of the brain’s functional architecture in the context of the aging process. To this end, dynamic functional connectivity (dFC) was extracted in 817 older adults between 55 and 85 years from the 1000BRAINS study. Using a sliding window and clustering approach, we identified four recurring dFC states and quantified temporal metrics, e.g., mean dwell time, or number of transitions. Overall, aging was associated with slower and less flexible network dynamics: integrative states became less frequent, whereas segregated states dominated, reflecting reduced inter-network communication, although the effect size was relatively small. Age-stratified analyses yielded two novel insights, thereby suggesting a refinement of the so far established theories of aging and giving rise to a new model of age-related differences in functional connectivity: First, trajectories of dedifferentiation and segregation shown from younger to older adults seem to stabilize during the transition from mid-to-old age and turn into a process of re-segregation and overcompensation during older-old ages, challenging the assumption of a monotonic increase in integration across the lifespan. Secondly, opposing links between dFC and cognitive performance have been identified, with greater network integration supporting better cognitive performance in mid-to-old adults but poorer cognitive performance in older-old adults. This suggests a shift from dedifferentiated to re-segregated connectivity with advancing age. Sex-stratified modeling further demonstrated stronger age-related reductions in flexibility among females, indicating that pooled analyses might obscure systematic sex-specific dynamics and highlighting divergent adaptive and vulnerability profiles across aging. The findings of this study emphasize the necessity of accounting for temporal variability in age-related changes of functional brain connectivity when studying aging, specifically during advanced age, with the aim of enhancing comprehension of cognitive variability.

Staphylococcus aureus-vascular endothelium interactions: Mechanisms and therapeutic opportunities - Yan Zhao; Wei Chen; Xuxin Chen; Yiwei Ding; Zhihai Han (European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, 2026)

Sequence analyses to accelerate the development of rapid resistance assays targeting the Neisseria gonorrhoeae gyrA gene - Abdulrahman K. S. Ayfan; David M. Whiley; Leah W. Roberts (European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, 2026)
Purpose Mutations in the Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) gyrA codons 91 and 95 are known to confer resistance to ciprofloxacin, but questions remain over whether all the various permutations of these codons are needed for optimal molecular detection of NG ciprofloxacin susceptibility. Here, we used publicly available sequence data to answer this question to help inform the design of next-generation NG gyrA assays. Methods NG gyrA alleles ( n = 73) were downloaded from the NG-STAR platform, as were all NG sequences and associated metadata from Pathogenwatch ( n = 38,367 records; n= 31,114 following de-duplication). Analyses focused on understanding the frequency of NG gyrA 91 and 95 alterations and the applicability of assay designs to detect ciprofloxacin resistance. Results While the 73 NG-STAR alleles reflect considerable gyrA sequence diversity, just four amino acid combinations at codons 91 and 95 (wild-type; S91F/D95A; S91F/D95G; S91F/D95N) comprised > 99% of isolates. Also, 91-only and 95-only mutants are rare, comprising less than 1% of sequences, and moreover were typically sporadic temporally and genetically (e.g., within and across different MLSTs). The results also indicate that certain NG-STAR alleles (e.g., gyrA_42.0 , gyrA_53.0 , and gyrA_60.0 ) have high sequence homology with other commensals, including Neisseria meningitidis , and hence warrant careful consideration during assay design to avoid off-target detection. Conclusion The results highlight that 91-only and 95-only mutants do occur at relatively low frequency, and hence assays should ideally detect both SNPs independently , with 91 as the priority. However, an assay targeting either codon alone, or both codons collectively without independently discriminating each codon, would still correctly classify approximately 99% of resistant alleles. The 0.47% of single-codon mutants, if not accounted for by an assay, nonetheless carry a real, if small, risk of false-susceptible results at the individual patient level. Local validation against contemporary sequence diversity, ideally integrated with the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) Euro-GASP framework, remains essential for any assay design and deployment decision.

Local knowledge, management, and conservation strategies of pataxte (Theobroma bicolor) in southeastern Mexico - M. Angel Pérez-Pérez; Xitlali Aguirre-Dugua; Xariss M. Sánchez-Chino; Alfonso Ángel González-Díaz; Lorena Ruiz-Montoya; Gabriela Castellanos-Morales (Ethnobotany and Economic Botany, 2026)

Long-term effects of zinc oxide nanoparticles on soluble microbial product composition and transformation in submerged membrane bioreactors - Dongqing Zhang; Antoine Prandota Trzcinski (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2026)
The increasing release of engineered nanoparticles into wastewater systems has raised concerns regarding their long-term effects on biological treatment processes and soluble microbial product (SMP) formation. However, the effects of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) on the composition, diversity, and persistence of low-molecular-weight (low-MW) SMPs in membrane bioreactors (MBRs) remain poorly understood. In this study, the long-term effects of ZnO NP exposure on SMP characteristics were investigated in submerged anoxic-aerobic MBRs operated with and without ZnO NP addition. SMP production, extracellular polymeric substances (EPS), molecular weight distribution, fluorescence properties, and low-MW SMP identification were analyzed using HPLC-SEC, FEEM fluorescence spectroscopy, and GC–MS. ZnO NP exposure increased polysaccharide production in both loosely bound and tightly bound EPS fractions, indicating stress-induced enhancement of the extracellular protective matrix. High-MW SMP fractions and protein- and fulvic acid-like fluorescence intensities also increased under ZnO NP stress. GC–MS analysis revealed that ZnO NP exposure increased the number and diversity of detectable low-MW SMPs, with a shift toward aromatics, esters, and alcohols, while the relative abundance of alkanes and alkenes decreased. Several compounds were detected exclusively in the ZnO NP-exposed reactor, suggesting stress-induced metabolic transformation and altered biodegradation pathways. Although many SMPs were partially or fully removed during treatment, some recalcitrant compounds persisted in the effluent, including long-chain hydrocarbons and aromatic derivatives. The results demonstrate that ZnO NP exposure substantially alters SMP composition and promotes the formation of more diverse and persistent low-MW organic compounds in MBR systems. These findings provide new insights into nanoparticle-induced stress responses and their implications for SMP dynamics, effluent quality, and membrane fouling in biological wastewater treatment systems.

Sweet products, subtle residues: neonicotinoid contaminations in commercial honey from Thailand - Domenic W. Camenzind; Wankuson Chanasit; Marion Fracheboud; Christina Kast; Jakkrawut Maitip; Lars Straub (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2026)
Environmental pollution with pesticides, including neonicotinoid insecticides, is a major driver of biodiversity loss and raises concerns for both pollinators and human health. As a product of nectar foraging, honey integrates environmental contamination across large spatial scales, making it a valuable sentinel matrix for pesticide exposure. However, systematic data on neonicotinoid residues in commercial honey from tropical ecosystems are currently lacking. Here, we show that neonicotinoid residues are widespread in Thai commercial honey, albeit at levels posing low acute risk to humans and bees. Using ultra-high performance liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC–MS/MS; limits of quantification 0.25–1 ng g −1 , recoveries 94–117%), residue concentrations of five commonly used neonicotinoid insecticides were quantified in 31 commercial honey samples. Neonicotinoid residues were detected in more than 60% of samples, frequently involving multiple compounds, with concentrations ranging up to 3.11 ng g −1 . Although calculated exposure metrics indicated low acute risks for both human consumers and bees, detected residue concentrations overlapped with levels reported to induce sublethal effects in bees under chronic exposure scenarios. This first broad survey of neonicotinoid residues in Thai commercial honey demonstrates frequent low-level contamination and underscores the need for expanded pesticide monitoring that includes additional hive matrices and pollinator taxa. Such data are essential to better characterize real-world exposure scenarios and to support more sustainable pest and pollinator management in tropical agroecosystems.

Existing and emerging technologies in biohydrogen production: mechanisms and influential factors for sustainable energy transition - Chika Umunnawuike; Siti Qurratu’ Aini Binti Mahat; Charity Ifeoma Ekeokwu Umunnawuike; Felicia Oluchi Nwanosike; Eucharia Oluchi Nwaichi; Mohd Aizudin Bin Abd Aziz; Peter Ikechukwu Nwaichi; Francis Nyah; David Abutu; Augustine Agi (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2026)

Industrial activity, traffic congestion, and health vulnerability in Java, Indonesia: a spatial spillover analysis - Anas Rulloh Budi Alamsyah; Robert Kurniawan; Henny Herawaty Br. Dalimunthe; Fitri Kartiasih; Hikmah Hikmah; Prana Ugiana Gio; Fitri Hariyanti; Nafasha Fairly Ikhlasia; Gama Putra Danu Sohibien (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2026)

Primary inventory of phytoplankton as ecological bioindicators in the Lobe Estuary, Kribi (Southern Cameroon) - Steeve Arnold Fotue Simo; Pierre Paul Semengue; Ulrich Joel Félicien Bilounga; Huguette Christiane Emvoutou; Célestin Rodrigue Ebonji Seth (Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2026)

Refined analysis of microplastics in endemic fish species from Lake Victoria using µ-FTIR and pyrolysis GC-MS - Timothy Omara; Barbora Benetková; Ivan Sumerskii; Patrick Ssebugere; Christine Kyarimpa; Solomon Omwoma Lugasi; Thomas Rosenau; Christine Betty Nagawa; Stefan Böhmdorfer (Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2026)
Pyrolysis–gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (Pyr-GC-MS) has evolved into one of the most powerful methods for microplastics (MPs) analysis. However, analytical challenges are still encountered whenever Pyr-GC-MS is applied to matrices with high organic matter, protein and lipid contents. In this study, a workflow integrating stereomicroscopy, micro-Fourier transform infrared (µ-FTIR) spectroscopy and Pyr-GC-MS was extended to analyse MPs in three endemic fish species ( Protopterus aethiopicus , Rastrineobola argentea and Synodontis victoriae ) from Lake Victoria. Stereomicroscopic analysis only detected MPs in the gastrointestinal tracts of P. aethiopicus and S. victoriae , with the highest mean particle numbers being 16.0 ± 7.8 and 14.7 ± 6.7 items/fish taxon, respectively. No MPs were found in whole samples of R. argentea . The microparticles were mostly blue and brown 0.3–1.9-mm fragments and filaments, which µ-FTIR analysis confirmed to be composed of nylon 66, nylon 6/66, nylon 6/10, nylon 11, polyethylene and polypropylene. Retention time locking and post-column backflush considerably reduced the cycle time and increased stability of the Pyr-GC-MS method. Nylon 66 (243 µg/g in S. victoriae ), nylon 6 (0.24–96 µg/g), polypropylene (6.4 µg/g in P. aethiopicus ), poly(ethylene terephthalate) (1.2–107 µg/g) and styrene-butadiene rubber (8.5–34.8 µg/g) were quantified. Polyethylene and poly(methyl methacrylate) were detected below their limits of quantification. To prevent false positive detection of polyethylene in the lipid-rich tissues, the evaluation focussed on C21-α,ω-alkene as a marker. Polypropylene was not detected in some samples, as it formed several discrete propylene oligomers during pyrolysis, which suppressed the yield of its target quantification marker (2,4-dimethyl-1-heptene).

Rapid assessment of air pollution data quality using a composite index - Akhilesh Bajaj; Chad Settle (Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2026)

Climate-driven glacier retreat in the Sair Uul massif, Mongolian Altai (1977–2025): remote sensing, climate analysis, and field validation - Otgonbayar Demberel; Bayarmaa Munkhbat; Zolbayar Jargalsaikhan; Batsuren Dorjsuren; Battsetseg Dugersuren; Nemekhbayar Gankhuyag; Narankhuu Erdenejargal; Sainbayar Vasha; Bilegtmandakh Chuntai; Enkhsaikhan Undarmaa; Dashtseren Tsambaa; Byambanaran Hurelbaatar; et al. (Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2026)

Trace element accumulation in hooded crow nestlings: tissue- and age-specific patterns and implications for avian biomonitoring in riverine wetlands - Piotr Zduniak; Jakub Z. Kosicki; Izabela Komorowicz (Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2026)
Floodplain wetlands are dynamic ecosystems that may receive pollutants transported from upstream areas, but local exposure of wildlife to trace elements can vary depending on hydrology, bioavailability, habitat structure, and diet. In this study, we assessed the concentrations of potentially toxic non-essential elements (Cd, Pb, As) and essential elements (Cu, Se, Zn) in the blood and feathers of hooded crow ( Corvus cornix ) nestlings from a riverine wetland in Warta Mouth National Park, western Poland. Samples were collected at two developmental stages and analyzed using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Concentrations of Cd, Pb, and As were consistently low in both tissues, suggesting limited exposure and/or low bioavailability of these elements in the local food web used by this omnivorous wetland-associated species. Element concentrations varied with nestling age. Older nestlings had higher blood Cu and Se concentrations. In feathers, Cd and Cu concentrations were also higher in older nestlings, whereas Zn concentrations were lower than at the earlier growth stage. These age-related differences may reflect a combination of physiological regulation, growth requirements, tissue-specific deposition, feather development, and element-specific toxicokinetics. No significant relationships were found between blood and feather concentrations, indicating that these matrices provide complementary information on exposure during nestling development. Feather Zn concentration was positively associated with nestling body condition, whereas no such relationship was detected for potentially toxic non-essential elements. Our findings highlight the importance of considering tissue type, feather ontogeny, and nestling growth stage when interpreting trace element concentrations in avian biomonitoring.

Predictive modelling of soil organic carbon, carbon stocks, and fractions across elevation gradients in the dry-temperate region of North-West Himalaya - Varun Parmar; Rushali Katoch; Naveen Datt; Pardeep Kumar; Ranbir Singh Rana; Narender Kumar Sankhyan; Rishi Mahajan; Justin George Kalambukattu (Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2026)

Estimating the Contribution of Traction Sanding to Observed PM10 Concentrations Using Mass Balance Arguments - Bruce Rolstad Denby; Elin Ristorp Aas; Michael Norman (Environmental Modeling & Assessment, 2026)

Impact of green building features on perceived productivity and satisfaction in certified green office buildings in Klang Valley, Malaysia - Muhammad Tarique Lakhiar; Shalini Sanmargaraja; Maryam Kalhoro; AbdulLateef Olanrewaju; Chong Hooi Lim; Vignes Ponniah; Anselm Dass Mathalamuthu (Environment, Development and Sustainability, 2026)

Digital–green dual transformation and its impact on corporate ESG performance - Keqing Dai; Ruyi Wang; Jingwei Pan (Environment, Development and Sustainability, 2026)

Environmental justice in carbon markets: Assessing regional policy friendliness and institutional fit in China - Xinyu Liu; Lei Lyu (Environment, Development and Sustainability, 2026)

Repositioning pentoxifylline via inhalable novasomes for pulmonary fibrosis: from statistical optimization to in-vivo evaluation - Mohamed Mahmoud Ali; Nesma Ahmed Shiha; Raguia Aly Shoukri; Carol Yousry (Drug Delivery and Translational Research, 2026)

Biological effects of statins in systemic sclerosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 323 patients - Mostafa A. Khalifa; Hamzah M. Alghzawi; Shehabeldin S. Anan; Ahmad Al Rifai; Ayah A. Anwar; Hayder Ali Raheem Al-Saedi; Eman Awady; Islam Masood; Mohamed Elsayed Badr; Mohamed Ismail; Obada Muayaid; Omar M. Ahmed; et al. (DARU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2026)

Hepatic stellate cells in alcoholic liver cirrhosis: mechanisms of fibrogenesis, plasticity, and fibrosis reversal - Aditya Raj; Sourabh Kosey (DARU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2026)

Paternal Exposure to Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and Couples’ Pregnancy Outcomes: A Qualitative Review of the Literature - Han Han; Russ Hauser; Lidia Mínguez-Alarcón (Current Environmental Health Reports, 2026)
Purpose of Review Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are ubiquitous, and exposure to them has been associated with adverse reproductive health in both animals and humans. While the adverse effects of maternal EDC exposures on pregnancy outcomes have been extensively investigated, an increasing body of literature is now examining the role of paternal exposure, given its potential impact on sperm epigenetics. This review summarizes human studies examining associations between paternal exposure to several EDCs and couples’ pregnancy outcomes. Recent Findings Biomarker-based studies suggest potential negative associations between paternal preconception exposure to certain phthalates and couples’ pregnancy outcomes, whereas studies for bisphenol A and parabens have shown little to no associations. The evidence regarding benzophenones, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, and flame-retardant chemicals remains limited and inconclusive. Summary Given the critical knowledge gaps in this field, additional couple-based studies with repeated preconception exposure measurements are needed to clarify the effects of paternal exposure to individual EDCs and their mixtures on couples’ pregnancy outcomes. Additional studies on potential biological mechanisms that may explain these associations (e.g., sperm epigenome) are also warranted.

Relevance of acquired high temperature tolerance at seedling-stage to the field performance of summer finger millet (Eleusine coracana L.) - G. N. Vinay Kumar; Y. A. Nanja Reddy; M. S. Sheshshayee; M. V. Channabyre Gowda (Cereal Research Communications, 2026)

Glu identified as the signal molecule regulating nitrate uptake by rice roots - Jin-zhi Li; Ming-hui Liu; Jia-qi Wang; Zhi-bin Sun; Bing Li; Jian-ming Gao (Cereal Research Communications, 2026)

Gomisin A Attenuates Cerebral Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury Through Activation of the VEGF/PI3K/AKT/NOS3 Signaling Pathway - Chenghe Zhao; Jiayue Yu; Kexin Liu; Shuangling Wang; Wenping Jing; Ziyi Zhao; Wenyue Zhuang (Cell Biochemistry and Biophysics, 2026)

Asparagus Polysaccharide Ameliorates TNF-α-Mediated MH7A Cell Dysfunction and Collagen-Induced Arthritis in Mice - Mingfeng Yang; Fangyan Xu; Bin Zhang; Lijun Xu (Cell Biochemistry and Biophysics, 2026)

A Three-Dimensional Hyaluronic Acid-Based Scaffold Model for Electroporation-Enhanced Resveratrol Therapy in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer - Pragatheiswar Giri; Monica Dettin; Annj Zamuner; Maria Teresa Conconi; Ignacio G. Camarillo; Nicolò Martinelli; Luigi Dall’Olmo; Elisabetta Sieni; Raji Sundararajan (Cell Biochemistry and Biophysics, 2026)
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive malignancy defined by the absence of estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR), and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2). These molecular characteristics render targeted therapies less effective and contribute to poor clinical outcomes. Towards this, we studied the electroporation-mediated delivery of resveratrol, a polyphenolic compound with pleiotropic anticancer activities, on MDA-MB-231, human TNBC cell line. Both conventional two dimensional (2D) monolayer cell culture and three-dimensional (3D) hyaluronic acid HA-EAbuK-IKVAV scaffold-based cell cultures were used. Two electroporation (EP) protocols (EP1: 8 pulses, 800 V/cm, 100 µs at 1 Hz; EP2: 8 pulses, 1000 V/cm, 100 µs at 1 Hz) were evaluated for their effects on cytotoxicity and reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation. In 3D, the combined treatment similarly reduced viability to 20% (EP1 + Resv) and 17% (EP2 + Resv), whereas in 2D, the viability reduction is 24% and 18%, respectively. Mechanistically, ROS levels increased substantially with the combination treatment: in 2D, ROS rose to 3 times (EP1 + Resv) and around 3.5 times (EP2 + Resv) the control, while in 3D, ROS increased to 2.4 times (EP1 + Resv) and 2.9 times (EP2 + Resv). Moreover, the combined treatment of electroporation and resveratrol administration on 3D HA-EAbuK-IKVAV-cultured cells decreased the expression of cell cycle regulatory protein Cdk2 and proliferation marker Ki67. These findings highlight the importance of 3D microenvironmental cues in modulating TNBC responsiveness to resveratrol and underscore the potential of combining electroporation with natural compounds as a rational therapeutic strategy for this challenging subtype of breast cancer.

Mechanistic Insights into Aldose Reductase-Dependent Modulation of Hypoxia-Inducible Factor-1α in Promoting Renal Fibrosis - Wenke Zhao; Haoyu Wang; Jingjing Yan; Lutan Zhou; Wei Xu; Xianwei Li (Cell Biochemistry and Biophysics, 2026)

Long-Term Culture of U87MG Glioblastoma Cells Reprograms Metabolism, Impacts Aggressiveness and Alters Drug Responses - Alina A. Isakova; Nadezhda V. Antipova; Diana V. Mazur; Irina N. Druzhkova; Alena I. Gavrina; Margarita L. Shuvalova; Olga I. Patsap; Dmitry A. Bondarenko; Arkadiy N. Murashev; Mikhail P. Kirpichnikov; Marine E. Gasparian; Anne V. Yagolovich; et al. (Cell Biochemistry and Biophysics, 2026)

Kinetic and Apparent Thermodynamic Analysis of Phaseolus Vulgaris Leucoagglutinin Binding to Cell-Surface Glycans in SR Lymphoma Cells Using a Fixation-Modified Cell-ELISA - Qais M. Abdulhameed; Hassanain K Al-Bairmani; Ahmed Majeed Al-Shammari (Cell Biochemistry and Biophysics, 2026)

Secretome Derived from Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells as a Therapeutic Approach for Osteoarthritis: Insights from In Vitro, In Vivo, and Clinical Evidence - Wahyu Widowati; Lydia Lydia; Gabriella Rumayauw J; Monica Permatasari Wijaya; Megan Caroline S. S; Jose Hady Putera; Merisa Noviliany Rachmad; Rizal Aziz; Rizky Pratama; Elnaz Zand (Cell Biochemistry and Biophysics, 2026)

FOXO1 Promotes Mitophagy in Granulosa Cells by Targeting the METTL3/SMAD4 axis - Lan Luo; Mi Tang; Yanli Peng; Xi Chen; Yaqi Liu; Jialan Cui (Cell Biochemistry and Biophysics, 2026)

Resveratrol Modulates Lung Cancer-Associated Hub Genes Identified by Integrated Bioinformatics, Single-Cell Analysis, Molecular Docking, and Experimental Validation - Jinghua Yang; Hanxiu Wei; Jie Li; Jun Chen (Cell Biochemistry and Biophysics, 2026)

Optogenetic Pacemaker Cells for Biological Cardiac Rhythm Management in Sick Sinus Syndrome - Versha Devi; Syeda Aliza Aamir; Syed Abdullah Shah; Muhammad Dawood Ghaffar; Muhammad Talha; Muneeb Saifullah (Cell Biochemistry and Biophysics, 2026)

Machine Learning-Derived Sarcopenia Signature Identifies High-Risk Molecular State in T2D Skeletal Muscle - Qiyao Zhao; Qiwang He; Sining Wang; Hanzhi Wang; Zheyuan Zhang; Zhi Shang; Yue Dong (Cell Biochemistry and Biophysics, 2026)

Probing Voltage Dependence Interaction of Cationic Peptides with Bacterial Porins at A Single-Molecule Level - Sonal Prasad (Cell Biochemistry and Biophysics, 2026)
This study examined how cationic α‑helical antimicrobial peptides such as protamine exchange between the aqueous phase and the transmembrane β‑barrel porin OmpF ( E. coli ) at the single‑molecule level. High‑resolution conductance recordings in planar lipid bilayers revealed clear voltage‑ and concentration‑dependent ion current blockages, consistent with transient peptide interactions within the OmpF lumen. Peptide length influenced the characteristics of these interactions: longer protamine fragments produced weaker and less frequent blockages. At low transmembrane potentials, all peptides interacted weakly with the pore, whereas higher potentials increased the likelihood and duration of detectable events. These findings establish OmpF as a tractable system for probing cationic peptide–channel interactions and provide a descriptive framework for understanding how arginine‑rich peptides engage with β‑barrel pores due to likely electrostatic trapping, without implying specific transport pathways or translocation mechanisms.

Cumulative damage of SDOFs under the multiple acceleration sequences induced by multi-fault ruptures - Wang Wenzhe; Wang Mingdong; Li Shuai; Zhang Fan; Dong Wei; Ma Yang; Wang Jingquan; Shi Di (Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 2026)

Seismic response analysis of building portfolios via multi-GPU parallel computing considering structure-soil-structure interaction - Shun Zhu; Mi Zhao; Jiaxu Shen; Yiming Nie; Qingpeng Ding; Xiuli Du (Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 2026)

Altered amplitude of low-frequency fluctuations in herpes simplex encephalitis: a resting-state fMRI study and associations with anxiety - Hongxia Bai; Qi Zhou; Hui Li; Cailing Zhao; Ying Bai; Yangli Yu; Jueyue Yan; Lingli Lou (Brain Imaging and Behavior, 2026)

Neurophenomenological Rehabilitation: Reconceptualizing Recovery as the Expansion of the Autopoietic System - Yoshiya Murabe (Biosemiotics, 2026)

Roles of External Factors and Polygenic Susceptibility in Thyroid Nodules and Goiter Among Children Aged 8–10 Years in Iodine-adequate Areas of Northern China - Yani Duan; Yang Wang; Fang Li; Wenfeng Li; Dandan Zhang; Yushan Cui (Biological Trace Element Research, 2026)

miR-4632-5p Alleviates Lumbar Disc Degeneration by Targeting MAP3K11: A Novel Role in Mitigating Nucleus Pulposus Cell Degeneration - Xinfei Lan; Haiyan Xue; Mianlong Lin; Jinxiang Zhang; Qingfeng Zhang; Canhua Xu (Biochemical Genetics, 2026)

Flowering plants mediate stronger top-down pest regulation in maize fields - Mihwan Sataral; Akhmad Rizali; I. Wayan Winasa; Hermanu Triwidodo; Rosyid Amrulloh; Fajrin Fahmi; Damayanti Buchori (BioControl, 2026)

Comparison of Joint Kinematics and Spatiotemporal Gait Parameters Between Markerless and Marker-Based Motion Capture in a Large Knee Osteoarthritis Cohort - Junqing Wang; Qiang Zhang; Biao Wang; Tao Deng; Imran Khan Niazi; Yong Nie; Kang Li (Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 2026)

Belief structures in civic online forest discussion - Veera Kangaspunta (Ambio, 2026)
In this article, I approach online civic discussion as an important form of public debate that reflects and supplements the official forest discussion. I identify the shared beliefs and belief-based structures within the Finnish online forest-related debate among participating citizens. In addition, I examine the extent to which these identified structures reflect the established forestry and preservation positions and paradigms of the official discussion. A range of online user discussions about forests from five Finnish-language platforms in 2023 are subjected to multiphase qualitative and quantitative analyses. Based on these analyses, three key belief structures are identified: a preservation-positive structure, a forestry-positive structure and a compromise-seeking structure. These structures both reflect and challenge the established positions of the official Finnish forest discussion and, interestingly, reveal the importance of online discussions as an arena for critique and fundamental value-based debate.

Leopard sterilisation in India: The ecological and ethical costs of anthropocentric wildlife management - Pranay Arora (Ambio, 2026)
India’s rising human–leopard conflict has prompted the government to adopt immune contraceptives to manage leopard populations. The decision has sparked debate among wildlife experts and conservation organisations, government officials, and local communities. Here, I discuss the ecological and ethical implications of this intervention and highlight alternative, coexistence-based approaches that recognise both humans and wildlife as stakeholders within shared socio-ecological systems.

Prediction of deep rock drilling resistance by integrating fractal theory and logging data: the Kuqa Depression block in the Tarim Basin - Yapeng Liu; Huan Zhao; Bo Wang; Tianyu Yang; Lei Yang; Shouhua Zhang; Ullah Zain; Wei Li (Acta Geophysica, 2026)

GNSS ultra-rapid clock offset prediction with the aid of sparse modeling on satellite clock frequency - Chao Hu; Tianjun Xu; Lei Wang; Changpeng Tao; Tong Cheng; Zhongchen Guo (Acta Geodaetica et Geophysica, 2026)

Start Codon Targeted (SCoT) Markers Unraveled the Genetic Landscape and Population Structure of Dioscorea bulbifera L. Accessions from Kerala, India - Bahuleyan Ambika Arun; Elenjikkal Avarachan Siril (Tropical Plant Biology, 2026)

Atrazine elicits urea-sensitive phosphatidylserine translocation and membrane rupture in human erythrocytes through oxidative stress, metabolic collapse, and p38 MAPK/NOS signaling - Sarah F. Alsobaie; Jawaher Alsughayyir; Mohammad A. Alfhili (Toxicological Research, 2026)

Stepwise approach to tumor RNA-Seq data analysis beyond pre-processing: Insights into evaluation of differential gene expression and microenvironment - Shreya Srivastava; Raghavendra Lingaiah; Niraj Kumari; Prasenjit Das (The Nucleus, 2026)

Prediction of Sugarcane Yield Using Remote Sensing and Soil Mineralogy Data - Luis Alberto Rocha Rodrigues Junior; Vinicius dos Santos Carreira; Samira Luns Hatum de Almeida; Glauco de Souza Rolim; Tatiana Fernanda Canata (Sugar Tech, 2026)
Early yield estimation is essential for agricultural planning, localized management and decision-making in commercial areas, especially in view of the high spatial variability of sugarcane fields. However, traditional estimation methods are generally destructive, costly, and inefficient in accounting for this variability. In this context, the integration of remote sensing data, soil attributes and machine learning techniques presents itself as a promising alternative for predicting sugarcane productivity. The objective of this study was to apply predictive models of productivity at a sub-field scale, integrating orbital data, structural information derived from LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) and mineralogical attributes of the clay fraction. The study was conducted in a commercial area in the state of São Paulo. The actual productivity data were obtained by sensors embedded in a sugarcane harvester, georeferenced by GNSS with RTK correction. Multispectral images of the constellation Planet Labs were used, from which spectral bands, vegetation indices and texture attributes based on the Gray Level Co-occurrence Matrix (GLCM) were extracted. The height of the plants was obtained by airborne LiDAR surveys, while the soil mineralogy was characterized by magnetic susceptibility measurements, converted into a representative index of the clay fraction. The Random Forest, XGBoost, KNN and Multiple Linear Regression models were evaluated. The results indicated that the XGBoost model presented the best performance among the models tested after selecting the variables, with RMSE and MAPE values of 5.53 t ha −1 and 5.79%, highlighting the texture attributes derived from GLCM as the most important variables for yield prediction, surpassing plant height and soil mineralogy data.

Transcriptome‑Derived Functionally Relevant SNP Resources for Enhancing Steviol Glycoside Biosynthesis in Stevia Rebaudiana Bert - Sangeeta Kumari; Mamta Masand; Palak Sharma; Shikha Sharma; Naveen Verma; Swati Dharwal; Ram Kumar Sharma (Sugar Tech, 2026)

Kunst- und Kulturfestivals in ländlichen Räumen - Franziska Lengerer; Lorena Nehmzow; Gesine Tuitjer (Standort, 2026)
Zusammenfassung Während die Kreativwirtschaft in urbanen Zentren große wissenschaftliche und politische Aufmerksamkeit erfährt, werden Kunst und Kultur in ländlichen Räumen erst seit den 2010er-Jahren stärker in den Fokus gerückt und als Chance für diese Regionen betrachtet. Vor diesem Hintergrund beschäftigt sich das Projekt KULT_Ressource mit den Kunst- und Kulturszenen in drei ländlichen Regionen Deutschlands. Dabei kristallisierten sich regionale Kunst- und Kulturfestivals als bedeutende Institutionen in allen drei Regionen heraus. Zu Kunst- und Kulturfestivals in ländlichen Räumen Deutschlands gibt es bisher nur sehr vereinzelte Studien, die sich zum Großteil auf Musikfestivals fokussieren. In diesem Artikel adressieren wir diese Forschungslücke und gehen insbesondere der Frage nach, wie sich Kunst- und Kulturfestivals in ländlichen Räumen etablieren und vor welchen Herausforderungen sie dabei stehen.

How has Shanghai built a sustainable municipal solid waste management system through 30 years of socio-ecological practice? - Xiangyu Ren; Kgosietsile Velempini; Jun Tai; Bitian Fu; Yue Che (Socio-Ecological Practice Research, 2026)

Evaluation of the substrate profile of microbial-host-isozyme reveals the role of BvDPP4 in inflammatory bowel disease - Yingying Zhuo; Sen Yan; Zhiwei Zhang; Bangjian Dong; Dandan Yin; Yongping Wen; Yuejian Mao; Zhipeng Zhang; Kai Wang; Changtao Jiang (Science China Life Sciences, 2026)

Changes in vegetation cover based on fossil pollen data from Muricuo Lake on the eastern Tibetan Plateau since ∼6800 cal yr BP - Tao Wang; Xiaozhong Huang; Jun Zhang; Yao Ouyang; Lixiong Xiang; Chong Huang; Min Zheng (Science China Earth Sciences, 2026)

A long-term high-resolution national assessment of N2O emissions from Chinese lakes and reservoirs - Jing Wei; Huixiao Pan; Yunjie Zhang; Wenping Yuan; Hongtao Duan; Lishan Ran; Xiuzhi Chen; Faming Wang; Zhangcai Qin; Shilong Piao (Science China Earth Sciences, 2026)

A Multi-mechanism Coupled Framework for Thermal Spalling in Coal: Thermal Fracture Mechanisms and Physicochemical–Structural–Mechanical Interactions - Wu Gao; Chenxu Hu; Tong Hu; Zhen Dong; Hao Chen; Shuai Zhang; Wenjie Xu; Jinlong Li; Duanyang Zhuang; Liangtong Zhan; Yunmin Chen (Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 2026)

Saturation-Induced Changes in Static Strength and Dynamic Wave Velocity of Sedimentary Rocks - Reza Khajevand (Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 2026)

Cracking Behavior and Failure Characteristics of Rock–Coal–Rock Composites with Varying Thickness - Xuan Cui; Shengli Yang; Heinz Konietzky; Aoxiang Wang; Chunyu Duan (Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 2026)

Influence of Lithology and Maximum Horizontal Stress on Arch-Bottom Rockburst Behavior and Tunnel Stability - Zhichao He; Fengqiang Gong; Jianchun Li; Lei Xu; Yaowen Yang (Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 2026)

Seismic Bearing Capacity of Strip Footing on Hoek–Brown Rock Using Modified Pseudo-dynamic Analysis - Paramita Bhattacharya; Jim Shiau (Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 2026)

Experimental and Simulated Study on the Influence of Rock Separation on the Signal Response and Fracture Mechanism of Roof Strata - Weitao Yue; Enyuan Wang; Xiaojun Feng; Tingjiang Tan; Li Zhang; Dong Chen; Qiming Zhang (Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 2026)

Load-Bearing Performance and Structural Optimization of Variable-Section Expansion Body Bolts Based on Shape Functions - Jiazheng Chen; Shuqi Ma; Xiangchen Yao; Liang Yuan; Yuanzhen Xu; Zhaoyuan Zhang (Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 2026)

Experimental Study on the Mechanical Response and Damage Evolution Mechanism of Coal at Multiple Burial Depths Under True Triaxial Compensation Effect - Xin Xu; Guangming Zhao; Chongyan Liu; Minjie Qi; Qihang Zhang; Xukun Wu; Shuo Yang; Yian Chen (Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 2026)

Rock Strength Estimation Using Drilling Vibration Signal - Mengjia Zhang; Zhongwen Yue; Wei Liu; Sichen Long; Wendal Victor Yue; Zengqiang Lv (Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 2026)

Optimization Model for Ultrasonic Vibration Rock-Breaking Parameters Based on PCA and an Attention-Mechanism-Optimized KAN: Insights from Limestone - Xufeng Wang; Yuanhang Xue; Zhijun Niu; Hao Lei; Xulong Feng; Zechao Chang; Dongdong Qin; Yuheng Zhang; Aoqi Sun (Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 2026)

Effect of Cyclic Loading and Creep Deformation on Microstructure Evolution and Mechanical Degradation of Rock-Like Geopolymer Materials - Wei Xu; Yunlong Wu; Shouyi Xie; Matthieu Briffaut; Nicolas Gay; Jianfu Shao (Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 2026)

Heterogeneous Response and Zonal Micromechanical Deterioration of Deep Rock-forming Minerals Under Laser Irradiation - Yuanru Li; Mingzhong Gao; Xuemin Zhou; Yanbo Bai; Junjun Liu; Lei Yang; Haichun Hao; Bengao Yang; Jing Xie; Zheng Gao (Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 2026)

Toward Automated and Refined Rock Mass Quality Evaluation: An AR-RMR System Driven by AI and Multi-source Heterogeneous Data - Xiang Wu; Fengyan Wang; Jianping Chen; Mingchang Wang; Lina Cheng; Chengyao Zhang; Junke Xu; Qing Ding (Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 2026)

Linking Fractal Fault Geometry to Stress Rotation and Fault Reactivation in the Haishiwan Coal Mine, Western China - Jingjing Dai; Xingping Lai; Nan Zhang; Pengfei Shan; Jianfeng Liu; Tianlong Hu; Lizhen Xu; Fan Wang (Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 2026)

Volcano–climate interactions: reframing the volcano–climate puzzle - Davide Zanchettin; Kameswar Rao Modali; Lauren Marshall; Shih-Wei Fang; Stergios Misios; Francesco S. R. Pausata; Angelo Rubino; Claudia Timmreck; Vito Zago (Rendiconti Lincei. Scienze Fisiche e Naturali, 2026)

Quantifying the Contribution of Tectonic Stress to Landslide Development in the Xianshuihe Fault Area, Southeastern Tibetan Plateau - Chenhao Ren; Junshan Xu; Chong Xu (Pure and Applied Geophysics, 2026)

Oral Co-supplementation with Pediococcus pentosaceus Probiotic and Enteric Polymeric Phycocyanin Nanoparticles Mitigates Aging-Related Biomarkers in Male Wistar Rats: A Preclinical Investigation - Nasser S. Flefil; Asmaa Ezzat; Marwa A. Abd El-Fattah; Hanan Farouk Aly; Eman A. Younis; Tarek N. Soliman; Asmaa Negm El-Dein (Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins, 2026)
C-phycocyanin (C-PC) is a promising anti-aging nutraceutical due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties; however, its instability under acidic conditions limits its efficacy, necessitating advanced formulation strategies. This study evaluated the anti-aging potential of novel enteric C-PC nanoparticles (NPs) co-delivered with Pediococcus pentosaceus in a D-galactose-induced aging model in male Wistar rats. C-PC was extracted from microalgal biomass and encapsulated into Eudragit ® S100 nanoparticles. Particle size, encapsulation efficiency, zeta potential, pH-responsive release, and morphology were characterized. Aging was induced in male Wistar rats using D-galactose. Oxidative stress markers, neurotransmitters, acetylcholine metabolism, behavioral performance, and brain histopathology were assessed following treatment with C-PC nanoparticles with or without probiotic co-supplementation. C-PC was extracted from 2.5 g dry biomass with a yield of 31.02% and a purity ratio (A 620 /A 280 ) of 0.704, then successfully encapsulated into Eudragit ® S100 nanoparticles (211.4 ± 8.1 nm; encapsulation efficiency 63.7 ± 4.16%; zeta potential − 20.4 ± 3.7 mV) exhibiting pH-responsive release and uniform nanoscale morphology. D-galactose-induced aging markedly increased lipid peroxidation (MDA + 362.8%), depleted antioxidant defenses (GSH − 78.96%, TAC − 79.22%), reduced monoaminergic neurotransmitters (48.11–52.86%), decreased acetylcholine (− 66.12%), elevated acetylcholinesterase activity (+ 163.45%), impaired cognition and motor function (T-maze + 136%, beam balance + 69.6%), and caused severe brain histopathology. Treatment with C-PC nanoparticles, alone or combined with P. pentosaceus , significantly alleviated oxidative stress (MDA 112.2–196.4%, GSH 20.6–38.8%, TAC 42.9–50.7%), restored neurotransmitters (16–40.3%), improved cholinergic balance, enhanced behavioral performance, and preserved brain structure. These preclinical findings introduce C-PC nanoparticle–probiotic co-supplementation as a promising nutraceutical strategy against aging-associated neurodegeneration.

Lactobacillus paragasseri OLL2716 Promotes Ghrelin Expression in Gastric Cells - Aoi Fujieda; Naruomi Yamada; Akika Nagira (Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins, 2026)
Yogurt containing Lactobacillus paragasseri OLL2716 (LG21 yogurt) has been reported to improve delayed gastric emptying and modulate autonomic nervous system (ANS) activity. Ghrelin, a peptide hormone produced in the stomach, enhances gastric motility and acid secretion and modulates autonomic function. This study examined whether LG21 yogurt affects ghrelin-related responses in gastric cells. MKN45 cells, a human gastric adenocarcinoma-derived cell line, were treated with LG21 cells (live or heat-treated) or LG21 culture supernatant, and ghrelin messenger RNA (mRNA) expression was quantified. Both LG21 cells and the culture supernatant significantly increased ghrelin mRNA expression, suggesting contributions from bacterial cells and metabolites. To support the transcript data, secreted ghrelin was additionally measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay after treatment with LG21 cells, and LG21 cells significantly increased ghrelin secretion. LG21 yogurt induced an earlier increase in ghrelin mRNA than did yogurt prepared with the starter strains Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus OLL1255 and Streptococcus thermophilus OLS3294 but without LG21 (LG21-free yogurt). The effect also varied by strain: LG21 increased ghrelin mRNA expression, whereas the L. paragasseri type strain showed no significant effect. Additional pharmacological experiments in MKN45 cells further supported the possibility that prostaglandin E2–EP4 signaling contributes to the ghrelin response in this model. These findings indicate that, in the exploratory in vitro MKN45 model used here, LG21 yogurt modulates ghrelin-related readouts in a strain-dependent manner, with contributions from both LG21 and the starter strains.

Alleviating phosphorus starvation and saline stress in soybean: the role of endophytic Streptomyces sp. M57 in soil–plant microecological regulation - Bin Yang; Kunpeng Cui; Yingjiao Hu; Shuang Wang; Chenxing Liang; Zhe Zhao; Yusheng Niu (Plant and Soil, 2026)

Habitat ecology and trap-content composition of the endemic terrestrial bladderwort Utricularia sainthomia (Lentibulariaceae) from the lateritic plateaus of northern Kerala, India - K. P. Vaishnavi; Santhosh Nampy (Plant and Soil, 2026)

Context-dependent colonisation of Banksia species by arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi across contrasting rainfall regions - Zhao Zhang; Ling-Ling Chen; Duccio Migliorini; Felipe E. Albornoz; Patrick M. Finnegan; Kosala Ranathunge; Hans Lambers (Plant and Soil, 2026)
Background and aims The absence of a suberised exodermis in Banksia (Proteaceae) roots enables rapid carboxylate release for phosphorus mobilisation but also increases their susceptibility to soil pathogens. Recently, evidence of arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) colonisation in Banksia species from high-rainfall regions prompted a reassessment of the association between Banksia species and AM fungi. Methods We collected root and soil samples from Banksia attenuata and B. sessilis at two contrasting rainfall sites to characterise the AM fungal communities. We also isolated oomycetes from the soil samples and conducted a glasshouse experiment using the native soils to verify the presence of viable AM fungi. Results At the high-rainfall Warren site, both Banksia species showed AM colonisation and five oomycetes were isolated, whereas no colonisation and only one oomycete occurred at the drier Jurien Bay site. In both species, AM fungal alpha diversity was lower in root samples than in soil samples, with roots dominated by Glomeraceae and soils enriched in Gigasporaceae and Acaulosporaceae. Additionally, Endogonaceae occurred in B. attenuata roots but were largely absent from B. sessilis . Conclusion These results demonstrate that the two Banksia species maintain context-dependent mycorrhizal associations under moist conditions, challenging their conventional classification as non-mycorrhizal.

Measuring and modelling of seed-applied pesticides during soybean emergence - Yang Liu; Xiangshuai Li; Fangkui Zhao; Huizhu Yuan; Xiaojing Yan; Shuning Chen; Daibin Yang (Plant and Soil, 2026)

Reasonable tillage measures for runoff and sediment reduction on typical red soil sloping farmlands under extreme rainfall in southern China - Liwen Zhao; Haijin Zheng; Yue Tian; Xiaofei Nie; Jichao Zuo; Zhao Liu (Plant and Soil, 2026)

Deep Immunophenotyping Unravels the Double Negative T cells and PD-1-Mediated Inflammatory Exhaustion in Ankylosing Spondylitis - Lu Bai; Jian Gao; Yunyun Xu; Yuexin Yu; Jing Liu; Mathias Hochgerner; Hejian Zou; Xingdong Chen; Feng Qian; Hongjun He; Jiucun Wang (Phenomics, 2026)
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic, immune-mediated inflammatory disorder primarily affecting the axial skeleton. It is characterized by bony fusion and syndesmophyte formation of the spine, leading to compromised mobility, reduced quality of life and increased mortality. However, the underlying immune dysregulation in AS remains poorly understood. We comprehensively profiled the peripheral immune landscape of 30 patients with active AS, all of whom were TNF-α blocker-naïve, capturing the immune profile during the active disease phase without biologic interference. Using advanced 11-color flow cytometry and FlowSOM clustering, 584 immunophenotypes were analyzed in AS and 30 age-and sex-matched healthy controls, with emphasis on both cellular composition and functional characteristics. AS patients displayed a distinctive functional “activated-exhausted” immune phenotype, dominated by CD4 + CD28 + CD38 + PD-1 + T cells and HLA-DR + CD38 + CD4 − CD8 − double-negative (DN) T cells. DN T cells were significantly enriched in HLA-B27-positive patients, suggesting potential as a biomarker. Network analysis revealed seven central immune subsets associated with active disease, while functional assessment demonstrated impaired CD95 + CD8 + T cell apoptosis and disrupted B-cell maturation. These findings provide a detailed functional immune map of biologic-naïve active AS, offering novel mechanistic insights and identifying candidate biomarkers for precision intervention.

IDO1 Inhibitor RY103 Prevents Sepsis-Associated Immunosuppression in Cecal Ligation and Puncture Mice - Zhiyao Li; Mengyuan Fang; Yu Wang; Yunqiu Chen; Yuying Liu; Yijia Chen; Xuewen Li; Fangzhou Meng; Xiaoyang Qian; Zhen Ning Tony He; Qing Yang (Phenomics, 2026)

A Model-based Harmonization Strategy of Standard Uptake Values for Paired PET Studies - Tian Mou; Yuejie Lin; Fanghui Fan; Jian Huang; Taotao Sun; En-Tao Liu; Yi Gao (Phenomics, 2026)

Pollen composition in the corbicula reflects the foraging activity of sympatric honey bees and stingless bees in Indonesia - Tiara Sayusti; Rika Raffiudin; Nina Ratna Djuita; Dyah Perwitasari-Farajallah; Irmanida Batubara; Windra Priawandiputra; Rahmadi Sitompul; Svea Lina Jahnk; Hermann Behling (Palynology, 2026)

Palynological study of species of Bromeliaceae belonging to subfamilies with restricted occurrence (Brocchinioideae, Hechtioideae, Lindmanioideae, Navioideae, and Puyoideae) - Pedro Schwambach de Almeida; Isabela da Silva Rosa; Francis M. Almeida; Cláudia Barbieri Ferreira Mendonça; Jorge Ernesto de Araújo Mariath; Vania Gonçalves-Esteves (Palynology, 2026)

Pollen resources used by the orchid bee Euglossa ( Euglossa ) cordata (Linnaeus 1758) on an island in the Delta of the Americas, Maranhão, Brazil - Harryson Corrêa Barros; Priscila Soares Oliveira; Albeane Guimaraes Silva-Almeida; Denilson Costa Martins; Márcia Maria Corrêa Rêgo (Palynology, 2026)

Linking Functional Traits to Anthropogenic Stress: A Dung Beetle Case Study in a Degraded Habitat - Bruna Raiary; Hernani Alves Almeida; Wallace Beiroz; Yasmine Antonini (Neotropical Entomology, 2026)
Anthropogenic disturbances, such as extensive topsoil removal, pose severe threats to ecosystem integrity, and consequently restoration outcomes depend heavily on biotic interactions that sustain ecosystem functions. Dung beetles (Coleoptera: Scarabaeinae) act as bioindicators and ecosystem engineers, notably by mediating secondary seed dispersal and promoting soil bioturbation. We investigated taxonomic and functional attributes of dung beetle communities and quantified seed-removal rates in a severely degraded site (topsoil removal for dam construction) and in an adjacent, less-disturbed reference area within the Brazilian Cerrado. Contrary to our initial predictions, in the degraded site hosted higher species richness (27 vs. 26 species), greater abundance (5371 vs. 1142), and higher functional richness (FRic), whereas functional divergence (FDiv) was greater in the reference area. Community-weighted means (CWMs) for traits associated with excavation and rolling (pronotum volume, front-leg area, and hind-to-front leg length ratio) were significantly elevated in the degraded area, despite a lower mean body mass. Seed-removal rates were also significantly higher in the degraded site. Across the dataset, seed removal correlated positively with FRic, abundance, pronotum volume, front-leg area, and hind/front leg ratio, and negatively with FDiv and body mass; however, these relationships were context-dependent and largely vanished when habitats were analysed separately. Our results indicate that the dung beetle assemblage colonizing the degraded site is dominated by abundant, morphologically specialized species that can sustain high rates of seed removal despite low functional divergence. We discuss implications for restoration: the presence of functionally competent, abundant dung beetles can facilitate secondary seed dispersal in heavily degraded landscapes, but reliance on a few trait-dominant species may render this service vulnerable to further perturbation.

Evaluation of colostrum-coated ZnO nanoparticles (C-ZnONPs) in attenuating valproic acid-induced prenatal toxicity - Kuljeet Kaur; Rajneesh Gupta; Neeraj Verma; Niladry Sekhar Ghosh (Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 2026)

Exploring the role of inflammatory cytokines in obesity-mediated MASLD development and drug target identification - Chenhao Wang (Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 2026)

Four new species of Cruentomycena (Mycenaceae, Basidiomycota) from Vietnam and amended description of the genus - Lyudmila B. Kalinina; Kirill N. Demchenko; Olga V. Morozova; Vasiliy A. Dudka; Thi Ha Giang Pham; Katharina Pawlowski (Mycological Progress, 2026)

Potential of imidazole derivatives in reducing vascular complications in experimental diabetes - Jihan Hussein; Mona A. El-Bana; Nagy M. Khalifa; Somaia S. Abd El-Karim; Nada A. Khaled; Heba H. Metwaly; Dalia Medhat (Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, 2026)

LINP1 suppresses radiation-induced cellular senescence in keratinocytes by modulating the mTOR–p53 axis - Xiaoting Liang; Minfei Hou; Yaru Liu; Ying Yang; Chunting Zhang; Zhihong Zhang; Liang Zhou (Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, 2026)

Sedimentary facies and tectonic control of Wadi Ayellou alluvial fan development (Gafsa, southern Tunisia): implications for debris-flow hazards in urbanized fans - Mohsen Henchiri; Walid Ben Ahmed (Mediterranean Geoscience Reviews, 2026)

Improving cellular nuclei detection in histological images by combining super-resolution techniques and deep learning-based object detectors - Eduardo Díaz-Gaxiola; Ivan García-Aguilar; Arturo Yee-Rendón; Ines F. Vega-lópez; Ezequiel López-Rubio; Rafael Marcos Luque-Baena (Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing, 2026)
Digital pathology has enabled large-scale analysis of histological images. However, accurate detection of cellular nuclei remains challenging due to variability in morphology, staining, and especially image resolution. Existing object detection approaches often degrade when applied to low-resolution images, and current solutions typically address either multi-scale detection or image enhancement independently. In this work, we propose a hybrid framework that integrates super-resolution with a dual-branch detection strategy combining full-image and patch-based inference. This design leverages both global contextual information and localized high-detail analysis to improve detection robustness. The outputs of both branches are fused through a confidence-weighted mechanism followed by non-maximum suppression and clustering-based refinement. The proposed method was evaluated on the NuCLS dataset, demonstrating consistent improvements over baseline detection approaches. In particular, the combined workflow achieved up to a 20% increase in mAP@0.5–0.95 at higher confidence thresholds, achieving competitive performance compared to state-of-the-art methods while maintaining a lightweight architecture. These results highlight the effectiveness of integrating super-resolution and multi-scale detection strategies for improving nuclei detection in histopathological images.

Mel-DEPTHS: a benchmark dataset for epidermis and tumor segmentation for melanoma staging - Yasemin Topuz; M. Taha Gökcan; A. Mine Önenerk Men; Serdar Yıldız; İpek Sertbudak; Serhat Kaymaz; Özge Gökbaşı; Nil Urgancı; Nurullah Çalık; Övgü Aydın Ülgen; Songül Varlı (Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing, 2026)

Ground-Penetrating Radar Data Denoising via Integrated Geometric Mode Decomposition and Bilateral Filtering - Tara P. Banjade; Hongxing Li; Juzhi Deng (Mathematical Geosciences, 2026)

Improving the Understanding of AI-driven Geochemical Exploration: Combining Correlation-Augmentation Graph Reinforcement Learning and Inverse Reinforcement Learning - Zixian Shi; Renguang Zuo (Mathematical Geosciences, 2026)

Numerical investigation of coupled scour and liquefaction mechanisms around a mono-pile - Jie Lin; Yang Cao (Marine Georesources & Geotechnology, 2026)

A new species of Varronia (Cordiaceae) from Brazil and first record of V. spinescens for Amazonas State - Alan Tamagawa; José Iranildo Miranda de Melo (Kew Bulletin, 2026)
Summary Varronia fluviatilis Tamagawa & J.I.M.Melo (Cordiaceae), a new species restricted to the semiarid region of north-eastern Brazil, is described and illustrated. Varronia spinescens (L.) Borhidi, previously known in Brazil only from Pará State, was recorded for the first time in Amazonas State, both situated in northern Brazil. A provisional conservation assessment for V. fluviatilis is provided, as well as a key to distinguish it from other Varronia representatives from the Caatinga phytogeographical domain. These results increase to fourteen the number of species of Varronia in the Caatinga, and to seven the number in Amazonas State.

A Data-Driven Hybrid Approach Integrating Frequency Ratio, Analytic Hierarchy Process, and Random Forest with Entropy-Based Information Gain-Derived Weights for Landslide Susceptibility Assessment - Madhukar Dwivedi; Srikrishnan Sivasubramanian; Kamal Jain (Journal of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing, 2026)

Synergistic Effects of Biochar and Nitrogen Fertilizer on Soil Humification and Japonica Grain Yield in Black Soil Paddy Systems of Northeast China - Pingxin Liu; Haihang Sun; Jingwei Gao; Nan Wang; Shuai Wang (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

A Novel Hybrid MARS Algorithm–Particle Swarm Optimization Approach for Predicting and Optimizing K+/Na+, Ca2+/Na+ Ratios and Salt Tolerance Index in Sorghum Seedlings Under Salinity - Mehmet Sait Kiremit (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

Nucleotide Sugar Transporters (NSTs): Unveiling Their Pivotal Roles in Plant Growth, Development, and Stress Responses - Dongyu Wen; Zifan Cui; Jiawen Lou; Keming Zhu; Jin Wang; Jun Cao (Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, 2026)

Association Mapping of Height- and Yield- Related Traits using SSR Markers in Four Oil Palm (E. guineensis Jacq.) Populations - B. Kalyana Babu; G. Ravichandran; K. Suresh; Sandip Shil; Sarika Sahu; Narayana Ruthwek; Mokhamatla Mahesh; P. Anitha; M. Peeyusha Sai (Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, 2026)

Extended Post-flowering Photoperiods Enhance Photosynthetic Product via Improved Photosynthetic Efficiency and Duration in Arabidopsis Thaliana - Weizhi Chen; Cai Ren (Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, 2026)

Abscisic Acid Modulates Physiological and Proteomic Changes During Histodifferentiation and Germination of Somatic Embryos in Euterpe edulis - Débora Pellanda Fagundes; Joana Silva Costa; Jociel Nascimento de Noronha; Mateus Santana Rodrigues; Caroline Palacio de Araujo; Simone Wellita Simão de Carvalho; Ingridh Medeiros Simões; Jéssica Batista Ribeiro e Oliveira; Edilson Romais Schmildt; Elias Terra Werner; Marcia Flores da Silva Ferreira; Amir Ali Khoddamzadeh; et al. (Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, 2026)
Euterpe edulis Martius (juçara palm) is an endangered species of high ecological and economic importance. Its propagation via reproduction is limited by the recalcitrance of its seeds, which hinders conservation and genetic improvement. Somatic embryogenesis represents an efficient alternative for large-scale clonal propagation and conservation. The present study evaluated the effect of abscisic acid (ABA) on histodifferentiation and germination of somatic embryos, to optimize in vitro regeneration of E. edulis . High rates of histodifferentiation (~ 98%) and germination (~ 95%) were achieved with 5 µM ABA, resulting in vigorous embryos with well-developed haustoria. Higher ABA concentrations (10–15 µM) were associated with reduced germination and delayed developmental progression, whereas the absence of ABA impaired histodifferentiation and embryo vigor. Proteomic profiling revealed increased accumulation of structural proteins (β-TUB7, TUBB1, TUBB5), chaperones (HSP83), proteasome components (PSMA2-like), energy metabolism enzymes (GAPDH2, PFK, PFP-α), tricarboxylic acid/glyoxysomal enzymes (SDH5, MDH-glyox), and nitrogen/methylation enzymes (GS, AHCY) in embryos treated with 5 µM ABA, suggesting associations with cytoskeletal remodeling, mitochondrial stability, epigenetic adjustments, and selective translation. In contrast, a decrease in defense proteins such as PR1 reflected a typical developmental trade-off. ABA also involves the integration of hormonal adjustments and the regulation of antioxidant enzymes. In summary, 5 µM ABA promotes efficient histodifferentiation and germination of embryos, enabling in vitro cloning, conservation, and genetic improvement of the species.

Consequential life cycle assessment of European livestock systems: current practices, limitations, and priorities - Dengsheng Sun; Marie Trydeman Knudsen; Thomas Ponsioen; Ricardo Teixeira; Alina Chervinska; Mariana Raposo; Rahela Lucić; Mali Gravell; Nicholas Davison; Lewis Cameron; Sally Westaway; Aurélie Wilfart; et al. (Journal of Industrial Ecology, 2026)
A systems-level understanding of livestock production and its environmental consequences is essential for informing sustainability transitions and evidence-based policy in Europe. While life cycle assessment (LCA) is widely applied in this context, the use of consequential LCA (CLCA), which aims to capture market-mediated and structural system responses, remains comparatively limited. This study provides a critical synthesis of CLCA applications in European livestock systems through a PRISMA-guided systematic literature review complemented by an expert workshop. Twenty-three studies met the inclusion criteria, spanning multiple livestock groups, regions, and modelling approaches. Scenario development was dominated by technical or management-oriented adjustments, with limited use of optimisation-based, narrative, or policy-driven frameworks capable of exploring transformative system changes. Inventory construction typically relied on Ecoinvent, supplemented where necessary by experimental datasets, expert elicitation, survey data, or outputs from economic models. Most studies focused on midpoint indicators, and although uncertainty analysis was commonly included, its implementation was inconsistent across studies. Overall, most of the reviewed CLCA applications remain focused on incremental improvements within existing systems, limiting their ability to assess the consequences of more profound system transitions. Key limitations include both methodological challenges (particularly in scenario formulation and the representation of system-wide responses) and data gaps, notably the limited availability of regionally specific inventory data for marginal processes and endpoint characterisation factors. We recommend that future CLCAs adopt more structured and forward-looking scenario development approaches, strengthen inventory construction through updated and localised datasets, and consider the incorporation of both midpoint and endpoint indicators, while clearly acknowledging the limitations of both approaches. In addition, the systematic application of sensitivity and scenario-based uncertainty analysis is essential for assessing robustness. Addressing these practical and methodological dimensions will enhance the contribution of CLCA to analysing sustainability transitions of European livestock systems.

Impact of Surveillance and Depopulation Strategies on Fish Disease Transmission Among Net‐Cage Farms Near the Tongyeong Coast Based on a Spatiotemporal Hybrid Approach - Gyoungsik Kang; Ju‐sung Kim; Kyung‐Ho Kim; HyeongJin Roh (Journal of Fish Diseases, 2026)
Infectious diseases among fish farms present significant challenges to fish health and production. Horizontal transmission serves as one of the main mechanisms driving outbreaks in these settings. The dynamics of horizontal transmission are influenced by pathogen properties, host characteristics and environmental factors. Additionally, the implementation of epidemiological interventions can further shape the patterns and consequences of infectious disease spread. However, there is a paucity of studies assessing how specific epidemiological measures, such as timely disease surveillance and strategic depopulation, influence transmission and outbreak outcomes. This study utilized a spatiotemporal hybrid model to assess pathogen dissemination following an infectious disease event in Tongyeong, a prominent area for floating net cage aquaculture in Korea. We investigated how variations in sampling intensity affected the timing of disease detection and analysed the impact of two control strategies (immediate culling upon detection versus no culling) on the progression of disease and fish mortality. Findings revealed significant differences in disease detection timing and probability based on the surveillance sampling size. Early detection of disease was achieved when 100 fish were sampled, as opposed to a delayed response when only 5 fish were tested. Furthermore, the conditions under which surveillance occurred had a notable impact on both the spatial spread and the success of depopulation measures. Generally, prompt detection followed by immediate depopulation led to a decrease in disease‐related mortality over a wider area. However, this method also necessitated culling a substantially greater number of fish. Although the impact of these interventions may be influenced by geographical and environmental variables, our results suggest that the utility of depopulation strategies is closely linked to the efficacy of surveillance efforts and the epidemiological profile of the infection, such as its associated mortality rate and transmissibility.

The characteristics and expression profile of follicle‐stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone during gonadal development in silver pomfret - Chunyang Guo; Dingyuan Zhang; Yi Wang; Xubo Wang; Shanliang Xu; Danli Wang (Journal of Fish Biology, 2026)
The hypothalamic–pituitary‐gonadal (HPG) axis, particularly follicle‐stimulating hormone (Fsh) and luteinizing hormone (Lh), is essential for the regulation of teleost reproduction. However, their expression dynamics and receptor distribution during gonadal development in silver pomfret remain poorly understood. This study aimed to characterize the expression profiles and cellular localization of Fshβ, Lhβ and their receptors (Fshr and Lhr) in the pituitary and gonads and to evaluate their potential roles in reproductive regulation. The different staining method and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) were used to analyse the structural changes of the pituitary gland during the reproductive season. Quantitative PCR (qPCR) and immunohistochemical (IHC) were used to detect the expression pattern of Fshβ and Lhβ. The results showed that the number of endocrine granules significantly increased before the reproductive season, and their electron density intensified. During the spawning season, the secretory granules gradually depleted, leading to the appearance of vacuolization. In the pituitary gland, the expression of fshβ in Stage IV was significantly higher in the female pituitary, but significantly higher in Stage V in the male. Fshβ and Lhβ signals were mainly located in the proximal pars distalis (PPD) and pars intermedia (PI) regions of the pituitary. In the gonad, Fshr signals were observed in the spermatogonia type A cells and Sertoli cells in testes, whereas Lhr signals were observed in spermatogonia and secondary spermatocytes in the testes. Fshr and Lhr signals were both observed in the follicle cells surrounding the oogonia and vitellogenic oocytes in the ovary of silver pomfret. The expression patterns of fshβ and fshr were essentially similar after different hormone treatments in the gonad and methyltestosterone (MT) could influence the expression of fshβ , lhβ and fshr in the testis. Taken together, our data suggest that Fshβ and Lhβ promote the development and maturation in the gonad, and Fshr and Lhr may be involved in ovary maturation and spawning.

Understanding patient perspectives on breast cancer risk: a qualitative study to inform genetic testing communication in the primary care setting - Jennifer McGuire; Vanessa Diaz; Katherine Sterba; Kevin S. Hughes; Sarah Tucker Marrison (Journal of Community Genetics, 2026)
Early breast cancer risk identification is essential for targeted screening and prevention. Provider uptake of risk-stratified screening remains low, often due to limited education on risk assessment, clinical time restrictions, and limited resources for systematic implementation. Patient perspectives on incorporating screening tools into routine care are not well understood. This study elicited patient experiences and preferences regarding risk assessment and genetic testing in primary care. Twenty semi-structured interviews were conducted with individuals at average and high breast cancer risk. The interview guide was developed using the informed decision-making framework. Participants reviewed a decision aid and provided feedback on risk and genetic testing communication. Interviews were transcribed and thematic analysis was conducted by two independent coders. Study participants had an average age of 44 with 45% of individuals self-reporting high-risk for breast cancer. Women across risk levels desired clear, empathetic communication with detailed screening and genetic testing information. Financial constraints, fear of results, and confidentiality were perceived barriers. Key benefits included informed decision-making and prevention potential. Participants emphasized accessible information, personalized communication, and clear follow-up plans. High-risk participants demonstrated more active information-seeking, desired ongoing support after testing, and emphasized family. Most found the communication guide and decision aid supportive for informed decision-making. Patient-centered communication and accessible, comprehensive information are key for communication of breast cancer risk. Addressing financial barriers and anxieties surrounding genetic testing will be critical for equitable uptake. Future work should consider these patient preferences in designing interventions to improve risk-aligned care.

Responses of the growth and photosynthetic performance to nitrogen application on the red seaweed Gracilariopsis lemaneiformis (Gigartinales, Rhodophyta) grown at elevated atmospheric CO2 - Susu Min; Xiangrui Kong; Deshuo Xie; Fubin Hu; Chunxiang Liu (Journal of Applied Phycology, 2026)

Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of chickpea U-box E3 ligases identifies CaPUB4 and CaPUB16 as candidate responsive genes for abiotic stress tolerance - Nithya Fernandes; G. Meher Unnati; Surjit Bhattacharjee; Ashutosh Pandey; Neelam Mishra (Journal of Applied Genetics, 2026)

Multi-stage effects of Metarhizium spp. on Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) - Rana H. M. Hussien (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Susceptibility of eight stored barley, Hordeum vulgare varieties to Sitophilus oryzae (L.) and its effects on grain quality under laboratory conditions - Essam M. S. Mohamed; Mahmoud M. M. Metwally; Hassan A. Gad (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

BGFFNet: a semantic boundary-guided feature fusion network for cultivated land extraction from high-resolution remote-sensing images - Like Zhao; Yuqing Liu; Huanhuan Fang; Chuang Xiao; Huawei Jiang; Zhen Yang (International Journal of Remote Sensing, 2026)

Unpacking pension-climate governance: the finance-climate governance nexus and its implications for pension fund climate action and fossil fuel phaseout - Clara McDonnell (International Environmental Agreements: Politics, Law and Economics, 2026)
Through the Paris Agreement’s commitment to making financial flows consistent with emissions reduction pathways, large institutional investors, including pension funds, have been implicitly conscripted into efforts to leave fossil fuels underground. Yet despite the attention to finance from international climate agreements, finance continues to fund fossil fuel expansion. Drawing on the emergent literature on finance-climate governance interactions, I explore how the intersection of these governance regimes impacts a specific actor (pension funds) and a specific issue area (management of pension fund fossil fuel assets). By analysing policy documents and voluntary investor initiatives, I map the multi-level institutional arrangements governing major pension funds in the US, UK, and the Netherlands across three governance regimes: pension governance, climate governance, and sustainable finance governance and make use of the governance stringency framework to compare the ways governance arrangements shape pension climate action and their contribution to phasing out fossil fuels. Climate governance has normatively linked financial action and climate mitigation, yet adopted no mechanisms to shape investor behaviour, while conversely, pension governance has integrated attention to climate to the extent that it poses financial risk, shifting the attention away from aligning financial flows towards managing climate risk. Prescriptive governance for pension climate action and its management of fossil fuel investments has been dominated by voluntary sustainable finance initiatives. While these fill important governance gaps, resolving the tensions between climate goals and pension regulation is something policy will need to address to take seriously the challenge of aligning financial flows with climate goals.

New larval records of Volucella hoverflies (Diptera: Syrphidae) from Vespula nests in South Korea, with a synthesis of Korean Volucella–social vespid associations - Seung-Su Euo; Jaehee Kim; Deuk-Soo Choi; Jong-Chul Jeong; Chang-Jun Kim; Moon Bo Choi (Insectes Sociaux, 2026)

Unveiling Early Seedling Vigour Traits in Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Landraces for Enhanced Direct-Seeded Rice (DSR) Performance - Sree Vathsa Sagar; Pushpam Ramamoorthy; Raveendran Muthurajan; Suresh Ramalingam; Parthipan Thangavel (Indian Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding, 2026)

Extrusion-based 3D-printed gelatin methacryloyl-hydroxyapatite scaffold as a carboplatin delivery system for bone cancer treatment after tumor resection - Felipe Barros de Andrade Silva; Bruno Bortoluzzi Bellini; Eduardo de Angelis Szikszay; Giulia Santana de Mello; Larrisa Ribeiro Lourenço; Ligia Passos Maia Obi; Juliana Marchi; Maira Smaniotto Cucielo; Roger Borges (In vitro models, 2026)

Bathymetric asynchrony in the reproductive dynamics of quagga mussel (Dreissena bugensis) in a deep lake - Alexandre Levallois; Katherine Costil; Nadège Villain-Naud; Stéphan Jacquet; Victor Frossard (Hydrobiologia, 2026)

Morphological and physiological differences between diploid and autotetraploid in citrus - Sang Su Han; Kyung Uk Yi; Eun Ui Oh; Eo Jin Kim; Ye Hee Jeong; Kwan Jung Song (Horticulture, Environment, and Biotechnology, 2026)

What helps adolescents with obesity to enjoy and participate in physical activity? - Constanze Greule; Gorden Sudeck; Katrin Ziser; Rebecca Erschens; Peter Martus; Katrin Elisabeth Giel; Isabelle Mack; Alisa Weiland; Guido Zurstiege; Stephan Zipfel; Stefan Ehehalt; Florian Junne; et al. (German Journal of Exercise and Sport Research, 2026)
Purpose The main purpose was to identify clusters of adolescents with overweight or obesity characterized by the satisfaction of basic psychological needs, exercise-related barriers, and social support by family members and friends. This served the overarching goal of informing hypotheses for tailored research approaches in physical activity promotion considering a stronger focus on physical activity enjoyment. Methods Cross-sectional baseline data from 125 adolescents with overweight or obesity aged 12–17 years participating in the STARKIDS study were analyzed. A hierarchical cluster analysis was carried out, and the resulting number of clusters was optimized using the K‑means method. Subsequently, differences between individual cluster membership regarding physical activity enjoyment and physical activity levels were analyzed to further describe the identified subgroups. Results Four psychosocial clusters were identified as (1) overall supportive, (2) overall hindering, (3) individually supportive, and (4) socially supportive. The clusters differ significantly in terms of physical activity enjoyment ( p η 2 = 0.370) and physical activity behavior ( p η 2 = 0.145), with the highest values of enjoyment in clusters (1) and (3). Conclusion The present results indicate promising opportunities for future research on promoting physical activity enjoyment considering adolescents’ individual and social resources.

Critical commentary: Decolonising tertiary sport science education through CSP3 - Penelope Ann-Scott Murdock; Charlotte Mohn (German Journal of Exercise and Sport Research, 2026)
Across myriad sport and physical education contexts, the celebratory rhetoric of diversity, inclusion, and integration is performed, yet systemic inequities remain obscured and largely unchallenged. Informed by lived and scholarly engagements with marginalisation, this analysis forgoes rendering critique palatable to those in positions of power and privilege; rather, it seeks to illuminate inequitable systemic conditions and thereby open them to interrogation. In the German context, Gleichheit and Gleichstellung , while politically significant, fall short of addressing historically produced asymmetries of privilege and power. Without critical interrogation of power, privilege, whiteness, and colonial epistemic assumptions, tertiary sport science education continues to prepare graduates to reproduce the very inequities which Gleichheit and Gleichstellung are intended to redress. The analysis positions tertiary sport science education as a critical site of intervention, advancing an integrated CSP3 framework grounded in critical race theory, intersectionality, cultural humility, and third-wave positive psychology. This framework conceptualises equity as a precondition for sustainable wellbeing, belonging, and professional responsibility. By linking epistemic justice, pedagogical transformation, and structurally situated wellbeing, the analysis outlines a pathway for decolonising tertiary sport science education. This pathway requires epistemic plurality, incorporating knowledge systems and practices from marginalised communities whilst fostering critical awareness of—and resistance to—Eurocentric monopolies on what constitutes legitimate sport science insight and practice. It requires curricula which compel future practitioners to identify, analyse, and disrupt the power dynamics their coaching, consulting, teaching, and research practices will otherwise reproduce. It requires embedding such measures so equitable initiatives become reality rather than remain aspirational rhetoric.

Entry pathway-dependent pathogenicity of Corinectria constricta in Pinus radiata: experimental evidence for asymptomatic versus pathogenic interaction - Tania Vásquez-Horna; Cristian Montalva; Cristian González (European Journal of Plant Pathology, 2026)

Dimethyl trisulfide inhibits Alternaria alternata by disrupting reactive oxygen species (ROS) homeostasis and energy metabolism - Huan Qu; Ershuai Yang; Zongze Li; Yaoxuan Li (European Journal of Plant Pathology, 2026)

Sequence analysis of Banana bunchy top virus (BBTV) isolates from India reveals inter-species recombination and complex evolutionary dynamics - Basavaprabhu L. Patil; Baskar S; Ayyanagouda Patil; Pooja M.N. (European Journal of Plant Pathology, 2026)

Real-world treatment outcomes of a 6-month fluoroquinolone-containing regimen for isoniazid mono-resistant pulmonary tuberculosis in Korea - Jong Min Lee; Hyung Woo Kim; Eung Gu Lee; Yeonhee Park; Sung Soo Jung; Jin Woo Kim; Jee Youn Oh; Heayon Lee; Seung Hoon Kim; Sun-Hyung Kim; Jiwon Lyu; Sun Jung Kwon; et al. (European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, 2026)

Genomic analysis and clinical characteristics of a seasonal upsurge of Streptococcus pyogenes emm12 - Erik Senneby; Zakarias Thorin; Eva Gustafsson; Torgny Sunnerhagen; Ana Friães; Rafael Mamede; Mario Ramirez; Magnus Rasmussen (European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, 2026)
Purpose Streptococcus pyogenes cause invasive infections with variable incidence over time. In 2023, an increase in invasive S. pyogenes infections caused by emm- types 1 and 12 was reported globally. In Southern Sweden an increase in S. pyogenes emm 12 severe infections was also noted and we set out to determine if this increase was caused by a single genetic sublineage. Methods Data on severe S. pyogenes infections notified between July 1st 2016 and June 30th 2023, including emm- types, was obtained from the Regional Centre for Communicable Disease Control. All emm 12 isolates recovered during November-April each season were sequenced, analysed by core genome multilocus sequence typing (cgMLST), and compared with international emm 12 isolates. Clinical information was obtained from the medical records. Results During the 2022/23 season, 157 cases of severe S. pyogenes infection were reported, of which 32 (20%) were caused by emm 12 isolates. Forty-four emm 12 isolates from 2016 to 2023 were analyzed. The patients had a median age of 45 years; soft tissue infection was the most common focus and two patients died. The isolates were genetically diverse and those recovered in the 2022/23 season did not form a closely related cluster. Instead, they were found among isolates from previous seasons and with international isolates, mostly from Denmark. There was no correlation between isolate clustering and type or severity of infection. Conclusion The surge of emm 12 infections recorded in Southern Sweden during the 2022/23 season was multiclonal, suggesting that host-related factors may have played a predominant role in the increased incidence of these infections.

Increase in serotypes 4 and 14 in invasive pneumococcal disease in adults aged 18 to 59 years. A retrospective population-based descriptive study during the period 2007–2025 in the Community of Madrid, Spain - Juan Carlos Sanz-Moreno; Macarena Garrido-Estepa; Jesús Íñigo-Martínez; Fernando Martín-Martínez; Ana María Humanes-Navarro; Ana Garrido-Buenache; Esther Córdoba-Deorador; Susana Jiménez-Bueno; María Araceli Arce-Arnáez (European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, 2026)

Infective endocarditis in a university hospital without on-site cardiac surgery: temporal trends over 37 years - Eva María Romay Lema; María José García Pais; Blanca Ayuso García; Juan Carlos Piñeiro Fernández; Ramón Rabuñal Rey; Patricia Capón González; Iria Iñiguez Vázquez; Pilar Alonso García; Álvaro Hermida Ameijeiras; Juan Corredoira (European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, 2026)

Is early combination therapy associated with lower risk of respiratory failure in severely immunocompromised hosts with COVID-19? a target trial emulation study from the omicron-dominant era - Davide Fiore Bavaro; Lucia Diella; Alessandra Belati; Carmen Pellegrino; Giuseppina De Vita; Giuseppe Bruno; Mariacristina Poliseno; Irene Francesca Bottalico; Francesco Rosario Paolo Ieva; Federica De Gregorio; Elisabetta Pallara; Chiara Muscatiello; et al. (European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, 2026)

Sex-related differences in fractionated reaction time are not related to corticospinal excitability and inhibition - Kim J. Uyeno; Anita D. Christie (European Journal of Applied Physiology, 2026)

Sedentary behaviour and step count are related to skeletal muscle insulin sensitivity in young adult normal-weight women without regular exercise habits: an accelerometer and doubly labelled water method study - Hibiki Aikawa; Yoichi Hatamoto; Eiichi Yoshimura; Takuro Tobina; Makoto Ayabe; Yuko Ichida; Masaki Kato; Hideaki Kumahara (European Journal of Applied Physiology, 2026)

Walking with blood flow restriction in Parkinson’s disease: vascular, neurotrophic and functional outcomes: a randomized controlled trial (WALK-BFR-PD Trial) - Sirinphat Kittipongphakorn; Wisan Teeratantikanon; Soontaraporn Huntula; Witoon Mitarnun; Supaporn Silalertdetkul; Kampanart Paditsaeree; Ratanyoo Longrak; Witid Mitranun (European Journal of Applied Physiology, 2026)

Low-frequency resistance training enhances 2D strain-derived carotid strain and strain rate: a novel longitudinal application of strain imaging in healthy middle-aged females - Amy K. Campbell; Alexander J. Beaumont; David Gardner; Peter Herbert; Lawrence Hayes; Nicholas Sculthorpe (European Journal of Applied Physiology, 2026)

Correction to: Glycolysis and oxidative phosphorylation as a function of cytosolic phosphorylation state and power output of the muscle cell - Alois Mader (European Journal of Applied Physiology, 2026)

A kinetic framework based on effective reactive centers for optimizing Fe3⁺-doped TiO₂ photocatalysts: mechanistic insights into Acid Orange 7 degradation and implications for wastewater treatment - Mojtaba Arabameri; Hadis Bashiri (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2026)

Beneath the surface: non-target effects of multiple pesticides on the soil microbiome in organic and conventional agricultural European fields - Dennis Knuth; Philipp Mäder; Jos Boekhorst; Christian Poll; Ellen Kandeler; Abdallah Alaoui; Igor Pasković; Marija Polić Pasković; Isabelle Baldi; Mathilde Bureau; Francisco Alcon; Josefa Contreras; et al. (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2026)
Previous studies have shown that diverse cocktails of pesticide mixtures are omnipresent in agricultural soils yet miss a clear link to the effects on the soil microbiome. In this study, we linked the occurrence of pesticides in conventional and organic agricultural soils of the SPRINT (Sustainable plant protection transition) projects’ Case Study Sites to the composition and function of soil microbial communities. Metagenomic sequencing, phospholipid fatty acids analysis and enzyme activity measurements were used to characterize the soil microbiome and effects of site-specific parameters such as pH and SOC, and pesticide residues. Differences in the soil microbiome were strongly influenced by the geographic origin of the samples, with the pH value as dominant driver. Against our hypothesis, effects of the investigated management systems were limited, yet significant at the European level. Notably, an association between some pesticides could still be observed after accounting for the variation explained by the environmental factors. Among these, especially fungicides, with modes of action that aim to interfere with processes in microorganisms, seemed to affect the soil microbiome. This might occur either by directly affecting these processes in non-target organisms or by changing co-dependencies between fungi and bacteria. Next to fungicides, aminomethylphosphonic acid showed a significant effect on the soil microbial composition and an interactive, possibly synergistic effect with the persistent pesticide hexachlorobenzene. The latter raises concerns about a possible interaction of recently applied pesticides and persistent “legacy” pesticides. This work highlights that even though environmental parameters can overshadow the effects of pesticides, especially the identity of the pesticides present, can have an influence on the soil microbiome.

Macroinvertebrate diversity as the bioindicators of freshwater ecosystem health: deterioration in physicochemical water quality parameters - Rajan Samuel; Neetha Varghese; Ganesan Pathalam; Harinagaraj Moorthy; Aleena Sebastian; Edayadiyil Ann Maria John (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2026)

Legacy Pb–Zn mine tailings as persistent sources of bioaccessible potentially toxic elements in urban dust: geochemical signatures, exposure pathways, and human health risks - Edvaldo Renner da Costa Cardoso; Rugana Imbaná; Ésio de Castro Paes; Isabela C. F. Vasques; Oldair Vinhas Costa; Thomas Vincent Gloaguen; Emanuelle Mercês Barros Soares (Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2026)
Abandoned mine tailings, rich in potentially toxic elements (PTEs), can be redistributed in urban areas through atmospheric resuspension. This process serves as a dynamic geochemical compartment linking legacy contamination to human exposure. This study investigated the occurrence, oral bioaccessibility, ecological significance, and human health risks of PTEs in urban dust from Boquira, a former Pb–Zn mining district in northeastern Brazil. Eighteen urban dust samples and reference soils from uncontaminated areas were collected and analyzed for pseudo-total concentrations of Pb, Zn, Cd, Cu, Mn, Fe, and Al. Analyses were conducted using microwave-assisted acid digestion and X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF). Geochemical indices, including the geoaccumulation index (I geo ), contamination factor (CF), enrichment factor (EF), and ecological risk index (Er), were used to evaluate anthropogenic enrichment and its ecological implications. Oral bioaccessibility was assessed using a simplified dilute nitric acid extraction method that simulates gastric conditions. Elevated enrichment and contamination indices revealed substantial anthropogenic inputs, particularly for Pb and Zn, indicating the long-term environmental persistence of mining-derived particulates. Pb had the highest mean oral bioaccessibility (~ 75%), followed by Cu (54.8%), Mn (28.1%), and Zn (27.0%), indicating the predominance of highly reactive and physiologically available metal-bearing phases. Human health risk assessment identified oral ingestion as the dominant exposure pathway, compared to dermal exposure, with children presenting substantially higher risks than adults. Non-carcinogenic risk thresholds (HI > 1) were exceeded for children, primarily due to Pb exposure, whereas carcinogenic risk associated with Cd ingestion exceeded acceptable limits for both population groups. The results demonstrate that legacy mine tailings in Boquira remain environmentally active decades after mine closure, sustaining chronic atmospheric redistribution of bioaccessible PTEs into urban areas.

Integrated multivariate feature selection and hydrochemical analysis for magnesium assessment in a conventional water treatment system - Ismail A. Mahmoud; Roohul Abad Khan; Musa G. Abdullahi; Surajo Sa’id (Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2026)

Microplastic contamination of agricultural soil in Southern India: a review and PRISMA analysis - Teena Hephzibah Nancy Inbaraj; Bahati Shabani Nzeyimana; Jefrin Luee Moses; Sharly Elgal Nirmal; Sheela Mary Mariyaselvam (Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2026)

The environmental effect evaluation of the Traffic Power Construction Outline in China based on meteorological normalization and ensemble synthetic control method - Suling Zhu; Yuanyuan Shi; Yujie Shi; Guoxing Zhang; Xiaojie Christine Sun (Environment, Development and Sustainability, 2026)

Assessing the combined impacts of wildfire and climate change on blue and green water resources in the Weihe River Basin - Teng Yu; Xia Li; Lin Qi; Yunlong Liu; Yuchao Wang; Meixin Shuang (Environment, Development and Sustainability, 2026)

Global sea surface salinity and temperature impacts on trace elements, crystallography, and organics in massive Porites coral skeletons from a museum collection - Gabriela A. Farfan; Alice C. Kojima; Diane M. Thompson; Andrea M. Quattrini (Coral Reefs, 2026)

Correction: Cullin 3 overexpression inhibits lung cancer metastasis and is associated with survival of lung adenocarcinoma - Jiayu Zhou; Shizhen Zhang; Yong Xu; Weiwen Ye; Zhijun Li; Zhoumiao Chen; He Zhengfu (Clinical & Experimental Metastasis, 2026)

Relational geographies of climate maladaptation: agrarian change and emergent vulnerabilities in rural Maharashtra, India - Sameer H. Shah; Pronoy Rai; Sharmistha Nayak; Vaibhav Belhekar (Climate and Development, 2026)

Dormancy-release kinetics during after-ripening in temperate cereals: implications for pre-harvest sprouting, seed establishment, and malting quality - Sajid Ali; Wajid Zaman (Cereal Research Communications, 2026)

Genome-wide association study identifies candidate genes for early seedling traits in barley - Ali Wael Morsy; Ahmad M. Alqudah (Cereal Research Communications, 2026)
The natural salinity of soil is a crucial environmental and agricultural issue caused by excessive evaporation rates, insufficient rainfall, and seawater intrusion into overexploited aquifers. The coastal and interior areas in Qatar, is characterized by high salinity such as Sabkha, which often naturally inhibits vegetation growth. This study seeks to investigate the phenotypic variation and genetic architecture of early seedling traits in 184 barley accessions from around the world using a genome-wide association study (GWAS) approach. Two types of soil were used: a naturally saline soil with severe hypersalinity (pH 8.5 and 55.6 mS/cm) and a low-salinity soil as a control (pH 6.9 and 6.6 mS/cm). However, after two weeks, no germination or seedling growth was observed under the soil’s natural salinity, indicating that none of the accessions carried salt-tolerant features and lacked the genetic and physiological adaptation mechanisms. Ample significant phenotypic variation was observed among accessions under controled soil conditions, with all traits displaying continuous distributions, revealing polygenic inheritance. GWAS analyses using the FarmCPU model identified significant single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) distributed across the genome, with major genomic regions detected on chromosomes 1 and 6. These regions were linked with multiple traits, suggesting shared genetic control. The GWAS analysis was conducted under low-salinity soil conditions with sufficient phenotypic variation. Candidate gene analysis identified genes involved in key biological processes, including cell wall biosynthesis, hormonal regulation, signal transduction, and transcriptional control. The co-localization of these genes supports the existence of coordinated regulatory networks that govern early seedling development. These findings provide a foundation for improving seedling vigor through modern breeding strategies, including marker-assisted selection and genomic selection, contributing to the development of salt-tolerant barley cultivars.

Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Targeting of the Macrophage Metabolic-Epigenetic Interaction Network in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Qi Liu; Weiying Liu (Cell Biochemistry and Biophysics, 2026)

Integrated Phytochemical, Computational and In Vitro Evaluation of the Oocysticidal Activity of Pleurotus ostreatus Extract Against Cryptosporidium parvum - Amal M. Marey; Mohamed A. Dkhil; Shaimaa M. Kasem; Seifeldin Elabed; Felwa A. Thagfan; Mohga S. Abdalla (Cell Biochemistry and Biophysics, 2026)

Recent advances in etiology and treatment of von Hippel-Lindau Disease (VHLD) - Shabnam Pirestani; Emmanuelle Nicolas; Robert L. Broadrup; Margie L. Clapper; Erica Golemis (Cancer and Metastasis Reviews, 2026)
Von Hippel-Lindau disease (VHLD) is a rare autosomal dominant disease, occuring in ~ 1 in 35,000 individuals. Overall, individuals with inherited mutations in the VHL tumor suppressor gene are predisposed to a variety of cancer, including high frequencies of clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC), pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, and hemangioblastomas, as well as benign cystic conditions and other cancers. The degree of risk for each of these pathological conditions depends on the location and severity of the inherited germline mutation, and the specific VHL protein interactions and functions disrupted. A core VHL protein function is as the targeting subunit of an E3 ligase complex, with protein degradation activity based on interactions with elongins (ELOB, ELOC), Cullin 2 (CUL2), and RBX1. For ccRCC and some other cancers, loss of VHL-dependent degradation of key substrates—the transcription factors hypoxia-inducible factor alpha (HIF-1α and HIF-2α)—and upregulation of HIF-dependent transcripts are critical to promote tumor formation. For this reason, drugs such as the HIF signaling inhibitor belzutifan have emerged as promising clinical agents for treatment of VHLD patients prone to ccRCC. However, other biological consequences of VHL loss are independent of HIFα degradation, and in some cases independent of the VHL ubiquitin ligase activity. Non-canonical activities of VHL include regulation of microtubule stability, mitotic progression, and ciliation, as well as formation of the extracellular matrix (ECM); the degree to which disruption of these activities contributes to VHLD is currently not well understood. This review provides a concise update of the current literature on VHLD pathogenesis, the relationship of VHL structure and protein interactions to the spectrum of phenotypes associated with VHLD, and current and proposed treatment, prevention, and interception of cancer formation for VHLD patients.

Lung tumour secretome and extracellular vesicles: mechanisms, biomarkers, and therapeutic opportunities - Kota Shimizu; Yuanzheng Xia; Graeme Stuart Cottrell; Darius Widera (Cancer and Metastasis Reviews, 2026)

Size-Dependent Differences in the Effects of Low-Dose Selenium Nanoparticles on Chronic Thioacetamide Toxicosis Accompanying HCC Progression in Mice - Anastasia A. Abramova; Vladimir V. Rogachev; Ilya V. Baimler; Sergey V. Gudkov; Elena G. Varlamova (Biological Trace Element Research, 2026)

Retraction Note: Zinc Deficiency Causes Glomerulosclerosis and Renal Interstitial Fibrosis Through Oxidative Stress and Increased Lactate Metabolism in Rats - Zixuan Huang; Yajie Liao; Yunxi Zheng; Shang Ye; Qianyu Zhang; Xiaohong Yu; Xiaoxin Liu; Ningxu Li (Biological Trace Element Research, 2026)

Protective Effects of Metformin and Memantine Against Arsenic-Induced Neurotoxicity: Insights from In-Silico and In-Vivo Studies - Noor Ul Huda Khola; Mahnoor Hayat; Imtisal Muzaffar; Touqeer Ahmed (Biological Trace Element Research, 2026)

Blood Radon Activity and Model-Derived Uranium Estimates in Gastrointestinal Cancer Patients from Southern Iraq - Azhar S. Alaboodi; Shaymaa Awad Kadhim; Kamran Heydaryan (Biological Trace Element Research, 2026)

Targeting methyl-accepting chemotaxis transmembrane sensory protein inhibits Helicobacter pylori autoinducer-2 quorum sensing system - Thejaswi Bhat; Manish Kumar; Tamizh Selvan Gnanasekaran; Pavan Gollapalli (Biologia, 2026)

Seasonal dynamics of microbial communities in Gökçeada Salt Lake Lagoon (Çanakkale, Türkiye) - İlke Karakaş; Nurcihan Hacıoğlu Doğru (Biologia, 2026)

Acid phosphatase-producing Bacillus spp. from Arabian Sea sediments as a halophilic biostimulant for sustainable agriculture - Roobamathi Senthilkumar; Greeshma Mani; Kumar Thalavai Sivasankarasubbiah; Nishanthika Thenmozhi Kulasekaran; Karpaga Raja Sundari Balachandran; Dharani Gopal (Biologia, 2026)

Bioconversion of agricultural residues into cellulase: Process development and industrial insights - Smriti Sonkar; Dristi Verma; S. K. Jadhav; Shubhra Tiwari (Biologia, 2026)

Oxalic acid in root exudates confers lead tolerance in Medicago sativa L. via rhizosphere chelation and cellular detoxification - Changyin Li; Huaixin Wu; Xinmei Song; Xi Yang; Chunyun Jia; Changfeng Liu (BioMetals, 2026)

Apple peel waste conversion into hydrochar for a sustainable pathway for bioenergy and bioproducts - C. Gómez-Vargas; E. Gomez-Delgado; G. V. Nunell; P. R. Bonelli; A. L. Cukierman (BioEnergy Research, 2026)

Virulence and transmission potential of indigenous entomopathogenic fungi against Halyomorpha halys (Stål) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) - Zeynep Bayramoğlu; Merve Ayşe Doğancı; Bora Öktem; Hatice Çolak; Ardahan Eski; Seda Biryol; İslam Saruhan; İsmail Demir (BioControl, 2026)

Gold in high-grade metamorphic belts: a review of deposit styles, controls on mineralisation and exploration implications - O. P. Kreuzer (Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 2026)

Magmatic evolution characteristics and heterogeneity of the outer zone of the Emeishan Large Igneous Province: a case study of basalts from the Tianquan and Huayingshan areas - C. C. Li; S. Yang; Z. Y. Lin; Y. P. Jing; Y. Xia; Y. H. Chen; J. T. Liao; C. D. Nie (Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 2026)

Full Leg Optimization (FLO): A Framework to Concurrently Design Low-Cost Passive Prosthetic Feet and Knees - Nina T. Petelina; Amanda L. Shorter; Marina Tutuianu, CPO; Amos G. Winter, V (Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 2026)

Publisher Correction: Inertial Microfluidic Separation of Cell Clusters from Blood Cells in Meandering Channels - Ivan Cimrák; Michal Mulík; Monika Smiešková; Alžbeta Bugáňová; Yuhao Qiang; Franciele Flores Vit; Jianlu Zheng; Ming Dao (Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 2026)

Physics-Informed Reconstruction of Transmural Myocardial Deformation from 3D Echocardiography: Validation Against Cardiac MRI - Satya Prakash Pradhan; Arash Yavari; Issac D. Lindley; Nader Binesh; Yuri P. Matusov; Kambiz Ghafourian; Gianni Pedrizzetti; Arash Kheradvar (Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 2026)
Purpose Quantitative assessment of myocardial deformation is increasingly important in clinical cardiology, yet conventional two-dimensional (2D) echocardiography and standard three-dimensional (3D) approaches remain limited by out-of-plane motion and incomplete characterization of transmural mechanics. To address these limitations, we introduce a physics-informed framework for 3D echocardiography that reconstructs the full finite strain tensor across the entire myocardial wall. As an initial methodological study, we demonstrate the framework and validate it against cardiac magnetic resonance in a small cohort. Methods Endocardial and epicardial surfaces were segmented from 3D echocardiographic datasets and tracked throughout the cardiac cycle using speckle-tracking techniques. An optimization framework with a soft volumetric penalty was implemented, permitting volume change at finite cost while maintaining tracking fidelity and geometric smoothness. The resulting deformation field enabled reconstruction of the complete 3D strain tensor. Global strain measurements derived from the method were validated against cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) measurements obtained in two subjects. Results Global longitudinal and circumferential strain values obtained from the proposed framework showed strong agreement with CMR measurements. The optimization procedure also demonstrated robustness to segmentation variability and reduced errors associated with epicardial tracking. Beyond conventional strain indices, the method enabled reconstruction of spatially resolved principal strain fields throughout the ventricular wall, revealing physiologically consistent transmural gradients and contraction patterns. Conclusion Physics-informed integration of speckle tracking with biomechanical constraints enables robust reconstruction of 3D myocardial deformation from echocardiography. This framework provides a comprehensive and physically consistent characterization of myocardial mechanics from widely available 3D echocardiographic data. These initial results support the feasibility of the proposed framework and motivate future evaluation in larger, more diverse patient cohorts to establish its clinical reliability.

Automated Setup of CT-Based Vertebral Finite Element Simulations: Quantifying the Influence of Boundary-Condition Components on Fracture-Load Estimates - Daniel Strack; Sara Amenini; Nico Sollmann; Tanja Lerchl; Jan S. Kirschke; Dario Gastaldi; Karupppasamy Subburaj (Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 2026)
Purpose To develop and evaluate an automated workflow for the setup of single-vertebra finite element (FE) simulations from clinical CT data. Specifically, we quantified how automated endplate identification, vertebra-specific coordinate system definition, and load-application-point assignment influence the simulated fracture-load estimates. Methods We analyzed 113 vertebrae from 70 patients that had previously undergone manual FE setup. The automated pipeline identified vertebral endplates, assigned a vertebra-specific coordinate system, and assigned the load application point for axial compression simulations. Automated setups were visually graded as good, acceptable, or bad using predefined criteria. Agreement with manual reference models was evaluated, and the effects of each setup component on fracture-load estimates were quantified separately. Results Of 113 vertebrae, 53 (47%) automated setups were graded good, 40 (35%) acceptable, and 20 (18%) bad. In the good subset, fully automated models showed strong agreement with manual reference workflow ( R 2 = 0.950), with a median percent difference in fracture-load estimate of 13.0% (95% CI, 9.0% to 15.3%). Among individual setup components, endplate identification produced the smallest change in fracture-load estimates, followed by coordinate-system definition, whereas the load-application-point assignment produced the largest deviations and the widest limits of agreement. Changes in load-point location showed the clearest association with changes in fracture-load estimates, whereas endplate-area differences showed no clear association. Conclusion Automated setup of vertebral FE simulations can reduce manual intervention and support scalable processing, but current robustness remains insufficient for fully unsupervised use. In successfully processed cases, the workflow showed strong agreement with a manually configured reference workflow and identified load-point assignment as the most influential boundary-condition component in fracture-load estimates.

A high-sensitivity TIE2–GRB2 BRET platform for functional and pharmacologic profiling of pathogenic variants associated with venous malformations - Hitomi Matsutani; Atsuro Oishi; Takuya Izumi-Tamura; Yumiko Hayashi; Masakazu Kurita; Tomoya Muto; Akihide Yoshimi; Hitoshi Ueno; Tomohiro Shiraishi; Kiyonori Harii; Akihiko Takushima; Hiroyasu Kidoya; et al. (Angiogenesis, 2026)

Impacts of solar panels on vegetation biomass shift with climate aridity - Jiangwei Zhai; Enzai Du; Matthew A. Sturchio; Alan K. Knapp (Ambio, 2026)

Patterns in life-history traits of fishery species in the Northwest Pacific - Peiwu Han; Yue Jin; Yunlong Chen; Zhou Fang; Xinjun Chen (Acta Oceanologica Sinica, 2026)

Hopanoids reveal a shift from natural to anthropogenic petrogenic organic carbon in the East China Sea - Yanhong Xu; Zhongqiang Ji; Peisong Yu; Dong Xu; Dewang Li; Weiyan Zhang; Lelong He; Ningxiao Yu; Yongge Sun; Haiyan Jin (Acta Oceanologica Sinica, 2026)

Large zircon age spans reveal protracted assembly of Neoproterozoic Emeishan granitoids and crustal reworking, western Yangtze Block - Yating Xu; Peng Wu; Xiangpeng Wang; Yichao Wang; Ailing Xian (Acta Geochimica, 2026)

Synergistic stabilization of heavy metals in MSWI fly ash using Ca-bearing chitosan and CFBC fly ash - Ohidul Alam; Xiuchen Qiao; Wei Lianmei (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2026)

Probabilistic comparisons of grey water footprint models for herbicide mixtures in Brazilian sugarcane - Lourival Costa Paraíba (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2026)
The grey water footprint (GWF) quantifies freshwater pollution from pesticide use. The H-model relies on regulatory concentration limits, while the P-model uses ecotoxicological endpoints and concentration addition (CA); independent action (IA) across modes of action (MOA) remains underexplored. We present a fully re-verified probabilistic Monte Carlo comparison of CA and HRAC-based IA P-models for 17 herbicides applied to Brazilian sugarcane, built exclusively from traceable, source-cited inputs, including a soil attenuation factor recomputed from first principles and maximum acceptable concentrations compiled from five source tiers. Total grey water footprint is $$2.3× 10^{12}$$ 2.3 × 10 12 m $$^3$$ 3 under both CA and IA, with HRAC group C1 dominating in 100% of Monte Carlo iterations. The P-model exceeds the H-model by a factor R of 7 to 20 depending on data quality. Carfentrazone’s score rises from 1.5 to 4.9 once group membership is considered, and group E2’s hazard is driven mainly by oxyfluorfen. We report this audit trail transparently, prioritising numerical traceability over a single headline figure.

Multimodal behavioral fingerprinting of IoMT devices a forensic approach using network and biometric signatures - Mussawir Ejaz; Muhammad Zulkifl Hasan; Muhammad Zunnurain Hussain (Discover Networks, 2026)

Distribution of surface layer temperature inversion in the North Indian Ocean and associated acoustic propagation characteristics - C M Jimna Janardhanan; P. Anand; R. P. Raju; Arjun K. Sabu; A. R. Anantha Krishnan; R. Sajeev; Pankajakshan Thadathil (Discover Oceans, 2026)

Remediation of organic pollutants by Fenton-like reactions with spinel catalysts: pathways, transformation products, and reactor perspectives - Viktor Husak; Liubov Soltys; Volodymyr Shvadchak; Olena Bobrova (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2026)

Tracking biomass burning markers in atmospheric aerosols: Robust quantification of anhydrosugars and reference material evaluation - Rosa Pérez-Pastor; Susana García-Alonso; María Leco; Óscar Pindado (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2026)
Biomass burning significantly impacts air quality and regional climate processes, making the precise quantification of its molecular tracers critical for source apportionment models. To ensure regional data comparability, establishing robust and standardized analytical frameworks is essential. This study presents a validated method for determining key biomass burning tracers: levoglucosan, galactosan, and mannosan. Accelerated solvent extraction (ASE) with a dichloromethane:methanol mixture was selected as the extraction procedure, due to its high precision, automation and minimized sample handling, followed by BSTFA derivatization and GC/MS. The method showed high linearity ( R 2 > 0.9987), repeatability below 6%, and limits of detection lower than 0.02 mg L⁻ 1 . Accuracy was evaluated using SRM 2787 (Fine particulate matter), yielding relative errors between 1% and 7.4%. In contrast, significant variability was observed for levoglucosan concentrations in SRM 1649b (Urban dust), depending on extraction conditions, highlighting the strong influence of matrix aging and methodological factors on older reference materials. Chromatographic calibration was identified as the dominant contribution to the calculated uncertainty budget. The resulting expanded uncertainties fully comply with upcoming European air quality monitoring directives.

Development of a low-cost particle capturing device for vehicular emissions: a pilot study - Gajulapalli Suryanarayanareddy; Sumanth Chinthala; Prashant Kumar (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2026)