AEG-1/MTDH: A central regulator of tumor progression, metabolic adaptation, and therapeutic resistance in gliomas - Suleiman Ibrahim Mohammad; Asokan Vasudevan; Mutaz Jamal Al-khreisat; Safa H. Radhie; Zukhra Yakhshieva; Ibrokhim Sapaev; Mirza R. Baig; Navin Kumar Tailor; Divya Singhal; Amr Ali Mohamed Abdelgawwad El-Sehrawy (Tissue and Cell, 2027)

Automating sustainable manufacturing: optimizing eco-friendly geopolymer bricks with plastic waste and curing conditions - Md. Zia Ul Haq; Shelesh Krishna Saraswat; Dasarathy A. K; Rakesh Kumar; Sandeep Singh; Sourabh Dhiman; Teku Kalyani; Laith H. Alzubaidi (European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering, 2026)

Governance of the urban water circular economy - Canh D Nguyen; Thuan M Tu; Tu M Nguyen; Ashok Sharma; Gopalakrishnan Kumar; Quan H Nguyen (Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability, 2026)

Foliar Nano-Nitrogen and Nano-Potassium Integration Enhances Potato Productivity and Resource Efficiency in Semi-Arid India - Vishwanatha V. E.; Chitranjan Kumar; K. D. Lamani; Rajath H. P.; Bhanuprakash H. R.; Girish Kumar Killada; Vidyashree B. S.; Sumanth Kumar G. V. (Potato Research, 2026)

Epithelial alarmins TSLP, IL-33, and IL-25 in asthma pathogenesis: mechanistic roles and therapeutic implications - Sneha H R; Yarava Dhanush; Cuddapah Rajaram; Sadhu Nelson Kumar; Vakkalagadda Siva Ganesh (Molecular Biology Reports, 2026)

Exosomes as mediators of repair and immunoregulation in multiple sclerosis: a new frontier in cell-free therapy - Usamah Sayed; Baraa Mohammed Yaseen; H. Malathi; Subhashree Ray; R. Thyagarajan; Aman Shankhyan; Rasulbek Eshmetov; Zokir Ataullaev; Manoj Kumar-Mishra (Molecular Biology Reports, 2026)

Global in silico genomic epidemiology of tetracycline resistance in Staphylococcus aureus: one health dynamics and genotype–phenotype associations - Saleh A. S. AlAbdulhadi; Lina A. Hassan; Dhuha D. M. Alrawi; Istabraq H. Badr; Amr Ali Mohamed Abdelgawwad El-Sehrawy; Rajashree Panigrahi; Amit Kumar Singh; D. Roselin Jenifer; Vipasha Sharma; Mohammad Sholeh (Molecular Genetics and Genomics, 2026)

Kinetics of antiviral gene expression in foot-and-mouth disease virus serotype O infected BHK-21 cells - Lekshmi J. Das; Gnanavel Venkatesan; Narayanan Krishnaswamy; Priyanshi Yadav; Manoj Kumar Goud Pyatla; Umapathi Vijayapillai; Dechamma H. J (Brazilian Journal of Microbiology, 2026)

Ultraviolet-C treatment of spices and herbs: A critical review on microbial safety and quality retention - Sandeep Sarkar; Akshay H. Dasalkar; Sudheer Kumar Yannam (Food Research International, 2026)

Seed biopriming with a novel endophytic Bacillus licheniformis strain RGS enhances drought tolerance and recovery in tomato - R. Harish; Y. R. Manasa; H. S. Santhosh Kumar; R. G. Sharathchandra (Archives of Microbiology, 2026)

Antidepressant activity of liposomal Humulus lupulus L. Chloroform fraction: involvement of monoaminergic neurotransmission and redox-linked signalling in a chronic restraint stress mouse model - Sarika; Sunil Puri; Jatinder Singh Chera; H. Lalhlenmawia; Anshul Attri; Sudarshan Kumar; Deepak kumar (South African Journal of Botany, 2026)

Rosmarinic acid and its nanocarrier systems in Type 2 diabetes mellitus: Recent advances and future prospects (2020-2025) - Haritha Harindranath; Aishwarya Susil; Riyaz Ali Osmani; Adel Al Fatease; Ali H. Alamri; Ram Mohan Ram Kumar; Mahendran Sekar; B.R. Prashantha Kumar (Next Research, 2026)

Exploring the performance of pressure swing adsorption for upgradation of biogas using zeolite as a suitable media - Sanchali Bose; Senthil Rathi B; P. Senthil Kumar; Moses Prabu H; Gayathri Rangasamy; N. Vijai (Next Research, 2026)

Preferential solvation drives polysaccharide conformation and viscoelasticity - Pallab Kumar Borah; Joshua E.S.J. Reid; Thomas MacCalman; Amir H. Irani; Daniela Russo; Jens Smiatek; Johannes Hunger; Mona Sarter; Vlad Dinu; Francesca Natali; Michael Boehm; Stephen E. Harding; et al. (Carbohydrate Polymers, 2026)

Decision-making for enhancing thermal resilience: Identifying and prioritising intervention domains across social, economic, ecological, and technological systems - Xizhen Huang; Runming Yao; Shiyu Han; Christos H. Halios; Eugene Mohareb; Prashant Kumar; Baizhan Li (Journal of Cleaner Production, 2026)

GollumFit: An icecube open-source framework for binned-likelihood neutrino telescope analyses - R. Abbasi; M. Ackermann; J. Adams; S.K. Agarwalla; J.A. Aguilar; M. Ahlers; J.M. Alameddine; N.M. Amin; K. Andeen; C. Argüelles; Y. Ashida; S. Athanasiadou; et al. (Computer Physics Communications, 2026)

Silicon-mediated resistance to Spodoptera frugiperda in rice modulates growth and defense processes via transcriptional reprogramming - Jyoti Sharma; Chander Kant Chaudhary; Rajat Pruthi; Ravi Kiran Reddy Kondi; Alexander Gaffke; Prasanta Kumar Subudhi; Thomas H. Tai; Michael J. Stout (Plant and Soil, 2026)
Aims Accumulation of silicon (Si) is known to confer resistance in plants against abiotic and biotic stresses; however, questions remain about the underlying mechanisms of Si-mediated resistance against insect herbivores. We investigated the Si-mediated resistance mechanisms in rice against fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, using the OsLsi1 mutant rice (cv. Nipponbare) lines deficient in Si uptake from the soil. Methods We investigated these questions using a multidisciplinary approach, combining bioassays of insect and plant growth and biochemical quantification of defense metabolites, phytohormones, and volatiles. Further, we studied constitutive and herbivory-induced gene expression in Os Lsi1 rice mutants relative to the wild type (WT). Moreover, we detected high-impact SNPs/InDels associated with plant–insect interactions, and integrated these variants with expression signatures across mutants and WT. Results Si played a key role in mediating constitutive resistance to FAW, but Si content did not substantially alter induced responses. High Si content promoted compensatory growth post-herbivory and had no effect on constitutive or induced activities of peroxidases, polyphenol oxidases, trypsin inhibitors, and jasmonic acid. Low Si plants constitutively emitted higher levels of certain terpene volatiles. Comparative transcriptomics across mutants and WT showed that Si modulates gene expression under both constitutive and post-herbivory. Plants with high Si levels appear well defended but also capable of allocating resources to re-growth than low Si plants. Genes including OsbHLH024, OsLsi1, OsMSH3 , OsARC5, OsCKX2 , and OsBBX3 are candidates for engineering rice varieties with enhanced herbivory resistance. Conclusion These results suggest that Si-deficient rice lines are genetically and transcriptionally less equipped to resistance.

Ear-feeding resistance offers new insights into host plant resistance to fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in maize - P. Lakshmi Soujanya; K. R. Yathish; Chikkappa Gangadhar Karjagi; G. Nikitha Reddy; Bhupender Kumar; J. C. Sekhar; H. S. Jat (Phytoparasitica, 2026)

Integrating High-Resolution Mapping and Multiscale Fragmentation to Assess Ecosystem Patterns in Shola Forest - Grassland Mosaics of Western Ghats Biodiversity Hotspot - C. Sudhakar Reddy; Aswany S. Kumar; N. Nitish Sri Surya; M. A. Devika; K. H. Amitha Bachan (Journal of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing, 2026)

Sono-electrochemical immersion as a non-antibiotic prophylactic strategy enhances microbial control, immunity, and survival in mud crab (Scylla serrata) under habitat-enhanced recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) - Jowin T James; Naveen Nivas S; Dinesh Kaippilly; Dung Le Viet; Geeji MT; Subi S; Ayyaru Gopalakrishnan; Anandanatesan Arundathy; Sanjay Kumar S; Alwin Peter M; Jebaraj H; Sneha Suresh; et al. (Aquacultural Engineering, 2026)

Length-Weight, Length-Length, Sex Ratio, and Condition Factor of Three Loliginid Squids From the South-Eastern Arabian Sea - Tinu H.; Jeenia C.J.; Anu Thottappilly; Davood Nihal; Leena Raphael; Hashim M.; Aneesh Kumar K.V. (Thalassas: An International Journal of Marine Sciences, 2026)

First record of the Grey Green Looper, Thalassodes intaminata Inoue (Lepidoptera: Geometridae) infesting three subtropical fruit crops - S. Routray; H. S. Singh; R. Verma; Y. Kumar; K. C. Sahoo; Keerthi M.C.; D. Singh; T. Damodaran (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

A novel integrative in silico approach reveals the intricacies underlying early host defense responses and pathogenic establishment during Magnaporthe oryzae-Oryza sativa interactions - S. L. Vaishnavi; Rashmi Hosamani; R. G. Sharathchandra; H. S. Santosh Kumar; C. R. Chandrashekar (Indian Phytopathology, 2026)

Trade-offs and Synergies of Soil Restoration Through Conservation Tillage: Strategies for Sustainable Agri-Food Systems in Riverine Agroecosystems - S. Pazhanisamy; Rodda Chandana Devi; Sunita Kumari Meena; E. Rathinaguru; R. Sushma Devi; S. Mala; Dinesh Jinger; Raj Kumar Jat; H. S. Jat; Vijay Singh Meena; M. L. Jat (Anthropocene Science, 2026)

Nutrient requirements for adults with ulcerative colitis over the disease course: a systematic scoping review - Samantha Plush; Robert V. Bryant; Rachel H. Davis; Saravana Kumar; Alice S. Day (Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 2026)

Comprehensive field-based hazard assessment and mitigation strategies of glacial lakes in the Eastern Himalaya - R. K. Sharma; Rajeev Rajak; Sandeep Tambe; Pranay Pradhan; Narpati Sharma; Baichung Lepcha; Priya Pradhan; Rajesh Kumar; Dhiren G. Shrestha; Dharmendra Lamsal; Sajan Poudyal; Tenzing D. Bhutia; et al. (Natural Hazards, 2026)

Controversy and consensus: common ground and best practices for life cycle assessment of emerging technologies - Rachel Woods-Robinson; Amila Abeynayaka; Michael Carbajales-Dale; Hao Chen; Anthony Cheng; Gregory Cooney; Abby Kirchofer; Manish Kumar; Heather P. H. Liddell; Lisa Peterson; I. Daniel Posen; Sheikh Moni; et al. (Journal of Industrial Ecology, 2026)
Public and private interest in life cycle assessment (LCA) has grown as environmental disclosure norms tighten, driving demand for decision-relevant assessment early in technological development cycles. Early-stage LCA has the potential to guide design choices, steer innovation, and mitigate lock-in of adverse environmental impacts. However, many aspects of early-stage LCA practice remain unsettled. We convened experts in a series of Faraday Discussion-style workshops to address recurring debates across six key topics for emerging technologies: appropriate use of LCA, uncertainty, comparison with incumbents, standardization, scale-up, and stakeholder engagement. For each issue, we present a declarative resolution, summarize key arguments for and against it, identify points of consensus, and provide recommendations. Across topics, the research network converged on practical priorities including framing studies to the decision context; setting minimum reporting expectations for data and study quality; and explicitly stating limits of transferability for scenario-based uncertainty assessment or analytically scaled-up projections. Disagreements persisted on when to formalize standards and how extensively uncertainty can/should be treated for low-maturity technologies. Supplementing the workshop findings with examples and context from relevant literature, we synthesize outcomes into a set of shared challenges and research priorities to strengthen transparent, evidence-based, and context-informed approaches for early-stage LCA.

Correction: Effect of bacterial concentration and moisture saturation on strength of BC soil using S. pasteurii and B. licheniformis for bio cementation - Amulya T. H. M.; Prathap Kumar M. T. (Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, 2026)

Performance Evaluation of Eco-Friendly Self-Compacting Concrete Using Bio-Materials and Recycled Asphalt Pavement Aggregate - Ujwal M S; Shiva Kumar G; Poornachandra Pandit; Mahanth S H (Circular Economy and Sustainability, 2026)
This study explores the sustainable use of Egg Shell Powder (ESP) and Fish Scale Powder (FSP) as partial cement replacements, along with Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) as a coarse aggregate substitute in self-compacting concrete (SCC). Nine mix combinations were tested to evaluate fresh and hardened properties, durability, microstructure, and environmental performance. The inclusion of 16% ESP improved workability with slump flow up to 690 mm and reduced T50 time to 4.18 s, indicating lower viscosity. The mix with 2% FSP demonstrated high split tensile strength (4.29 MPa) and consistent performance with increasing RAP levels. The control mix reached the highest compressive strength (35.38 MPa), followed closely by R0 + E16 (35.30 MPa) and R0 + F2 (30.71 MPa). Although higher RAP content slightly reduced compressive strength, flexural strength improved, with R60 + E16 reaching 6.74 MPa. Durability tests showed moderate chloride permeability in RAP mixes, but FSP blends exhibited better resistance than ESP. Life Cycle Assessment revealed that R0 + E16 reduced CO₂ emissions by 20.3% and energy consumption by 17.5%, outperforming other mixes. SEM-EDS confirmed the pozzolanic potential of both ESP and FSP. Overall, ESP and FSP are promising bio-waste materials for sustainable concrete, with ESP offering superior workability and environmental benefits, while FSP contributes to improved tensile performance and durability.

Assessing the spatio-temporal variability of phytoplankton in Sundarban coastal waters using Sentinel 3 OLCI imagery based on C2RCC and neural network models - Aakash De; Ismail Mondal; SK Ariful Hossain; Mohamed Mohamed Ouda; Tushar Kanti Saha; Felix Jose; Lal Mohammad; Mukhiddin Juliev; Abdulrazak H. Almaliki; Tarun Kumar De (Advances in Space Research, 2026)

Generation and characterization of BNI-derived wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) introgression lines - Vinay Malav; Chandra Nath Mishra; Satish Kumar; Rajender Singh; H. M. Mamrutha; Rinki; Arun Thakur; Sabhyata Sabhyata; Ratan Tiwari (Plant Physiology Reports, 2026)

Dissecting Morphological and Biochemical Variability in Rice for Aerobic and Anaerobic Direct Seeding Systems - Alisha Goyal; P. C. Sharma; Renu Munjal; H. S. Jat; B. M. Lokeshkumar; Rakesh Mehra; Virender Kumar; Madhu Choudhary; Suman Rathor; S. L. Krishnamurthy (Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, 2026)

Integrated seismic and slope stability evaluation of reinforced concrete buildings constructed on sloping ground - M. S. Ujwal; N. C. Sanjay Shekar; Vibhashree; H. N. Sridhar; Raghavendra Mahesh; K. Sahana; G. Shiva Kumar (Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 2026)

Reduce the drag and heating of aerodynamic vehicles through nose cones: A detailed review - Ashish Narayan; G H Waghmare; Karan Kumar Shivashankar Chaudhari; Subodh Kumar; Sunil Kumar Sharma; Tankeshwar Prasad (Journal of Space Safety Engineering, 2026)

Not the same plastics: Comparing abundance and composition of marine macro-litter in mangroves and beaches in Southeast Asia - Jenny Fong; Ashwini Suresh Kumar; Cheng Ling Lim; Muhammad Reza Cordova; Pham T. Hoa; Deo Florence L. Onda; Kim John N. Balboa; Norchel Corcia F. Gomez; Mochamad Riza Iskandar; Muhammad Taufik Kaisupy; Swietenia Puspa Lestari; Pham Ngoc; et al. (Journal of Environmental Management, 2026)

Resistance-guided isolation and identification of antibiotic-resistant bacteria from bull semen: exploring alternatives to antibiotics in semen extenders - Dileep Kumar Yadav; H. M. Rashmi; Manisha Sethi; Ramasamy Arunkumar; Pawan Singh; Nishant Kumar (Tropical Animal Health and Production, 2026)

Integrated experimental, statistical, and ANN validation study on concrete deterioration under acid rain, carbonation, and chloride environments - Y. H. Sudeep; V. Vijaykumar; M. S. Ujawl; Christo George; S. Karthik; Rakesh Kumar; Gopal Bharamappa Bekkeri; Kiran K. Shetty (Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, 2026)
Concrete structures in coastal–industrial regions are simultaneously exposed to acid rain, carbonation, and chloride ingress; however, most durability studies investigate these mechanisms independently, limiting realistic service-life prediction. This study presents an integrated experimental, statistical, and artificial neural network (ANN)-based evaluation of M40-grade concrete subjected to synthetic acid rain, accelerated carbonation, and combined carbonation–chloride environments. Laboratory simulations were conducted for exposure durations of 20, 40, 60, and 80 h to replicate aggressive atmospheric conditions. Mechanical degradation was assessed through compressive and splitting tensile strength tests, while chemical deterioration was quantified using depth-wise pH profiling and carbonation depth measurements. Results revealed that compressive strength decreased by up to ~ 25% under acid rain exposure and showed greater deterioration under combined carbonation–chloride conditions. Splitting tensile strength exhibited higher sensitivity to degradation, with reductions exceeding 20% at prolonged exposure durations. Surface pH declined from 12.6 to approximately 8.8, confirming rapid alkalinity loss in the outer 1 cm zone. Carbonation depth increased progressively, reaching ~ 11.5 mm in the combined exposure environment. Regression analysis demonstrated strong inverse correlations (R 2 > 0.90) between carbonation depth and mechanical properties, while one-way ANOVA confirmed statistically significant differences across exposure durations ( p < 0.05). To enhance predictive capability, an ANN model was developed using experimental parameters as inputs, achieving high prediction accuracy (R 2 = 0.98 for training and R 2 = 0.96 for testing). The findings highlight synergistic deterioration effects of multi-environmental exposure and emphasize durability-based design strategies for reinforced concrete structures in aggressive environments.

Effect of bacterial concentration and moisture saturation on strength of BC soil using S. pasteurii and B. licheniformis for bio cementation - Amulya T. H. M.; Prathap Kumar M. T. (Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, 2026)

Radiopaque microsphere-hydrogel composite for extended-release intratumoral immunotherapy in a large animal model - Anup Kumar Patel; Imran Shair Mohammad; Marcin Kortylewski; Steven T Rosen; Jonathan Kessler; Julie Ressler; Cherng H Chao; Taedo Jake Choi; Chandana Lall; Catalina Guerra; F. Edward Boas (Drug Delivery and Translational Research, 2026)
Intratumoral injection of immune stimulants could potentially reverse the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment, but the injected drug rapidly washes out into the systemic circulation. This results in systemic toxicity, and reduced efficacy, potentially requiring daily injections to generate an antitumor immune response. To address this problem, we developed an extended-release hydrogel that retains the immunotherapy agent at the injection site, and releases it over several days, even in highly vascular liver tumors. The extended-release hydrogel is a composite material containing drug-loaded microspheres (for sustained, tunable drug release), embedded in a radiopaque cross-linked hydrogel (for local retention). Using these new intratumoral drug carriers, we demonstrate the ability to safely deliver a wide range of different immunotherapy agents (cytokines, oligonucleotides, small molecules) into pig liver tumors, with no acute systemic toxicity. The microsphere gel reduces burst release by 7.8x (compared to microspheres), and increases half-life by > 15x (compared to hydrogel). Thus, the immunotherapy-loaded microsphere gel enables sustained intratumoral delivery of immune stimulants from a single injection, with low systemic toxicity.

Effect of seed treatments and seedling performance of Alseodaphnopsis petiolaris (Meisn.) under nursery in Eastern Himalayas - Alfred Laltanpuia; C. H. Bhargavi; Lalji Singh; Bikram Singh; Manoj Kumar Jhariya; Dudipala Ravivarma; J. S. Singh; Ekta Singh (Vegetos, 2026)

Optimizing long-term preservation and management of Dematophora necatrix Hartig in apple - Santosh Watpade; Hema Kumari; Dinesh Kumar; Priyank H. Mhatre; D. N. Borase; Shalini Verma; Rishav Kumar; Esha Devi; Dharam Pal (Indian Phytopathology, 2026)

Co-Administration of LPC and LPS Enhanced the Spinal Cord Vulnerability in a Mouse Model of Focal Demyelination - Divya Goyal; Krutika H. Dobariya; Siddharth Raj; Piyush Maheshkar; Rudra Prasad Naik; Nidhi Singh; Hemant Kumar (Journal of Molecular Neuroscience, 2026)

Micropropagation and assessment of genetic homogeneity in Dendrobium moniliforme (L.) Sw. using molecular markers - Manisha Ghimire; Mahendra Thapa; Pusp Raj Joshi; Mukti Ram Paudel; Krishna Kumar Pant; Pritam Gurung; Sven H. Wagner; Bijaya Pant (In Vitro Cellular & Developmental Biology - Plant, 2026)

Precision measurement of the Ds*+-Ds+ meson mass difference - M. Ablikim; M.N. Achasov; P. Adlarson; X.C. Ai; R. Aliberti; A. Amoroso; Q. An; Y. Bai; O. Bakina; Y. Ban; H.-R. Bao; V. Batozskaya; et al. (Science Bulletin, 2026)

Green chemistry approach for synthesis of copper nanoclusters from Cissus quadrangularis for fluorescence turn-off detection of imidacloprid pesticide - Smit H. Morawala; Juhi Bhadresh Raval; Vaibhavkumar N. Mehta; Sanjay Jha; Yoojin Choi; Tae Jung Park; Suresh Kumar Kailasa (Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring & Management, 2026)

The Sedimentary Geochemistry and Paleoenvironments Project Phase 2 data release: An open data resource for the study of Earth's environmental history - Úna C. Farrell; Hunter C. Olson; Maya O. Thompson; Michelle L. Abshire; Oyeleye O. Adeboye; Anne-Sofie C. Ahm; Lewis J. Alcott; Thomas J. Algeo; Ross P. Anderson; Arif H. Ansari; Lucas Pinto Heckert Bastos; Kohen W. Bauer; et al. (Chemical Geology, 2026)

Exploring Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of a Wild Sugarcane (Saccharum spontaneum L.) Germplasm Collected from Southern States of India - Sheelamary Sebastiar; Karthigeyan Subramanian; Jayabose Chellappa; H. K. Mahadevasamy; Govindaraj Perumal; Adhini S. Pazhany; Dhanapal Karunanidhi; Ponselvan Arumugasamy; Vivek Kumar Ravi (Sugar Tech, 2026)

In Vitro Evaluation of the Impact of Marine Environmental Stress on the Modulation of β-lactam Antibiotic Resistance in Salmonella Montevideo - Karuppannan Iswarya; Muralidharan Nagarajan; Shanmugam Sundhar; Rajendran Shalini; Balasubramanian Sivaraman; Ulaganathan Arisekar; H Sanath Kumar; Robinson Jeya Shakila (Thalassas: An International Journal of Marine Sciences, 2026)

Genetic mapping in collaborative cross mouse strains identifies loci that affect initial sensitivity to cocaine - Sarah A. Schoenrock; Christiann H. Gaines; Padam Kumar; Saad Khan; Joseph Farrington; Martin T. Ferris; Fernando Pardo-Manuel de Villena; William Valdar; Jason A. Bubier; Lisa M. Tarantino (Psychopharmacology, 2026)
Rationale Cocaine use disorder (CUD) is a significant health concern that has devastating impacts on affected individuals and society. There are currently no approved therapies to treat CUD due, in part, to significant gaps in our knowledge about the underlying factors that increase risk. Individual genetic differences contribute to CUD risk. Identifying specific genetic mechanisms that increase risk could reveal novel targets for treatment and prevention. Objectives We identified two Collaborative Cross (CC) strains, CC004/TauUncJ (CC004) and CC041/TauUncJ (CC041), that differ significantly for locomotor response and self-administration of cocaine. In the current study, we used mapping crosses generated from both strains to identify genetic loci that are associated with behavioral responses to cocaine. Results We bred mice from the low (CC041) and high (CC004) responding strains to C57BL/6NJ mice to produce two F2 populations and identify genetic loci that influence locomotor response to cocaine. We identified three significant loci on chromosomes 7, 11 and 14 in the CC041 F2 mapping cross that collectively explain 14% of the phenotypic variance for locomotor response to cocaine. Bioinformatic analyses identified multiple genes on chromosomes 7 and 11 that are genetically plausible, have functional relevance and are suitable for further exploration. Conclusions Genetically defined and phenotypically divergent mouse strains are a useful tool for identifying candidate genes that influence behavioral responses to psychostimulants. Functional and mechanistic analyses of these genes could provide insights into biological processes that increase risk for CUD.

Haplotype-based multi-locus genome-wide association study reveals genomic regions associated with reproductive stage high temperature stress tolerance in rice - Adhip Das; Madan Pal; Adam H. Price; Sukumar Taria; Ayushman Mallick; Megha Sharma; Sudhir Kumar; Ranjith Kumar Ellur; S. Gopala Krishnan; Lekshmy Sathee; Pradeep Kumar Jain; Monika Dalal; et al. (Plant Molecular Biology, 2026)

Retraction Note: Advancing therapeutic efficacy: nanovesicular delivery systems for medicinal plant-based therapeutics - Mohamed J. Saadh; Mohammed Ahmed Mustafa; Sanjay Kumar; Pooja Gupta; Atreyi Pramanik; Jasur Alimdjanovich Rizaev; Hasanain Khaleel Shareef; Mahmood Hasen Shuhata Alubiady; Salah Hassan Zain Al-Abdeen; Hussein Ghafel Shakier; Mohd Alaraj; Laith H. Alzubaidi (Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 2026)

Tramadol in forensic and analytical toxicology: current advances and future perspectives—a review - Harrish Fernando; Sachil Kumar; S. Achiraman; ElKhatim H. Abdelgadir; Tulsidas R. Baggi (Toxicology and Environmental Health Sciences, 2026)

Critical habitats for sharks and rays in Asia remain largely unprotected - Adriana Gonzalez-Pestana; Peter M. Kyne; Emiliano García-Rodríguez; Ryan Charles; Vanessa Bettcher Brito; Asia O. Armstrong; Amanda Batlle-Morera; Marta D. Palacios; Christoph A. Rohner; Giuseppe Notarbartolo di Sciara; Jo Marie V. Acebes; Serena Adam; et al. (Biodiversity and Conservation, 2026)
The Asia region harbors exceptional chondrichthyan (shark, ray, and chimaera) diversity but faces intense fishing pressure. The Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRA) process provides a collaborative, evidence-based framework to identify critical habitats and inform spatial management. We assessed ISRAs across the Bay of Bengal, Southeast Asia, and the Northwest Pacific to characterize their extent, ecological significance, and conservation relevance. We delineated 122 ISRAs spanning ~ 1 million km 2 (~ 3% of the region) across 12 jurisdictions and international waters, encompassing habitats for 121 species (~ 30% of Asia’s chondrichthyans), 76% of which are threatened. Depleted taxa (e.g., giant guitarfishes, Glaucostegidae) were represented, but charismatic megafauna (e.g., Whale Shark Rhincodon typus ) were overrepresented. In contrast, deepwater and freshwater species were underrepresented. Reproductive Areas were the most common ISRA sub-criterion applied (52% of ISRAs), largely in nearshore zones, while areas for range-restricted species were less frequently (18%) identified. Twelve ISRAs overlapped with biodiversity hotspots, including seven in areas of high overall chondrichthyan species richness and five in areas of high range-restricted species richness. Citizen science was the predominant research method used to delineate ISRAs, while fisheries data were underused despite the region’s major fisheries footprint. Geographic coverage was uneven: Indonesia held the most ISRAs (n = 40; 71.7% of ISRA coverage) while eight jurisdictions (e.g., Viet Nam, China, Republic of Korea) lacked ISRAs due to data gaps. Protection shortfalls are stark: MPAs cover

Comparative Evaluation of Phenological, Reproductive, and Fruit Quality Traits in Pear Genotypes Under Temperate Conditions - Suraj Kumar; Rouf Parray; Iqra Qureshi; Wasim H. Raja; Rayees Ahmad Wani; Sajad Un Nabi; Javid I. Mir; M. K. Verma (Applied Fruit Science, 2026)

Molecular Identification of S-Alleles Conferring Self-Incompatibility in Selected Pear (Pyrus communis L.) Varieties - Suraj Kumar; Rouf Parray; Wasim H. Raja; Rayees Ahmad Wani; Iqra Qureshi; Sajad Un Nabi; M. K. Verma; Javid I. Mir; Salwee Yasmin (Applied Fruit Science, 2026)

Modelling of Lg Wave attenuation for North East India - Bijit Kumar Choudhury; Prasad V R H Kasulanati (Journal of Earth System Science, 2026)

Expanded distribution of Festuca undata (Poaceae: Poeae) in Himalaya - Kuntal Saha; Manoj Chandran; Arujmand Bashir; Akhtar H. Malik; Zafar A. Reshi; Saurabh Guleri; Arun Kumar; Ranjana Negi (Vegetos, 2026)

Hypercholesterolemia-induced impairment in sorafenib functionality is overcome by avasimibe co-treatment - Dipti Athavale; Himanshi Yaduvanshi; Firoz Khan Bhati; Shyamananda Singh Mayengbam; Tushar H More; Srikanth Rapole; Manoj Kumar Bhat (Journal of Biosciences, 2026)

Natural history and long-term outcomes of kawasaki disease following spontaneous defervescence: 31 years of experience from North India - Rakesh Kumar Pilania; Prabal Barman; Gayathri CV; Yamini Sharma; Vaishali Thakur; Manpreet Dhaliwal; Saniya Sharma; Pandiarajan Vignesh; Deepti Suri; Sanjeev H Naganur; Manphool Singhal; Amit Rawat; et al. (Immunologic Research, 2026)

Plastics: an overview of applications, potential health risk, carcinogen to restriction - Maruti J. Gurav; Prasanna H. Megalamani; Nagarjuna Prakash Dalbanjan; Manasa J; Ashwini S. Sanji; Veeresh S; Ajay Kumar Oli; S.K. Praveen Kumar; Vishwanath B. Chachadi (Next Research, 2026)

Isolation, characterization of endophytic mycobionts and their utilization for the acclimatization of in vitro propagated plantlets of Anoectochilus elatus – a near threatened terrestrial jewel orchid - N. Ahamed Sherif; J. H. Franklin Benjamin; M. N. Abubacker; T. Senthil Kumar; M. V. Rao (Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture (PCTOC), 2026)

Anxiolytic-like effects of p-coumaric acid via GABAergic interaction pathways: an in vivo and in silico study - Madhu Sah; Balaram Das; Ramesh Kumar Mandal; Raihan Chowdhury; Mohammad Y. Alshahrani; Muhammad Ali Khan; Anik Kumar Saha; U Ching Aoung Chak; Sadia Akhter; Md. Fazla Alahi Nikson; Shama Mohanta; H. M. Shadid Hossain Snigdha; et al. (Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 2026)

Machine learning-based detection of fusarium wilt in tomato using ground-based and satellite hyperspectral imagery - H. Chaitra; Sivaganesh; C.V.S.S. Manohar Kumar; R.G. Sharathchandra; Priya Narayanan; Rama Rao Nidamanuri (Advances in Space Research, 2026)

Tectonic switching within a long-lived convergent margin: evidence from the geochemistry of Paleoproterozoic granitoids, Dajarra region, Mount Isa Inlier - S. Noptalung; I. V. Sanislav; H. A. Cocker; A. A. Kumar; M. Sami (Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 2026)

Water Mimosa var. CAU-Ekaithabi: An agronomically superior, nutrient-dense, bioactive-rich aquatic vegetable with emerging potential in functional foods - Shravan Manbhar Haldhar; Indira Sarangthem; Lokesh Kumar Mishra; N. Brajendra Singh; H. Nanita Devi; Jagan Singh Gora; Mukesh K. Berwal (Food Chemistry, 2026)

Ten questions on indoor greening and environmental quality - Prashant Kumar; Hao Sun; Akash Biswal; Anubhav Kumar Dwivedi; Ho Yin Wickson Cheung; Kamaldeep Bhui; Tijana Blanusa; Bert Blocken; Nicole van den Bogerd; John Kaiser Calautit; Nicola Carslaw; Brian Considine; et al. (Building and Environment, 2026)

The Impact of Earthquake Swarms Occurred in the South Scotia Sea over Antarctica and South America - A. Akilan; H. Schuh; C. Varun; G. G. Krishna Teja; Sravan Kumar Kotluri; T. T. Charan; M. Satyanarayanan; H. V. S. Satyanarayana (Pure and Applied Geophysics, 2026)

Lactobacilli Probiotics Prevent Amyloid-Beta Fibril Formation In Vitro - Sanaa Harrass; Michael Quansah; Sachin Kumar; Michael Radzieta; Bhawantha Jayawardena; Christopher Jones; Monique David; Benjamin Heng; Liam D. H. Elbourne; Seth Amanquah; Patrick Adjei; Mario Capunzo; et al. (Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins, 2026)
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is characterized by the buildup of extracellular aggregated amyloid-β (Aβ) peptides, following sequential enzymatic cleavage of amyloid precursor protein, along with intraneuronal accumulation of hyperphosphorylated Tau proteins and subsequent neuronal loss. Despite extensive research, the precise mechanisms underlying Aβ and Tau-mediated neurodegeneration remain elusive. Inhibiting protein aggregation has been a primary focus for mitigating neuronal toxicity. Probiotics have emerged as a promising preventative measure against cognitive decline in AD, with several in vivo and clinical trials demonstrating the efficacy of select bacterial strains in slowing AD progression. However, these studies lack direct molecular evidence on the effects of probiotics on Aβ aggregation kinetic. Inhibiting protein aggregation is key to reducing neuronal toxicity. While probiotics have shown promise in preventing cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease, supported by in vivo and clinical studies, direct molecular evidence of their impact on Aβ aggregation kinetics remains lacking. In this study, we conducted bioinformatic and physicochemical assessments, including molecular docking of proteins derived from 13 probiotic strains against Aβ and Tau, identifying four strains predicted to efficiently inhibit Aβ aggregation. Kinetic studies confirmed that both the probiotic formulation and its derived supernatant significantly inhibited the conversion of monomeric Aβ and Tau into aggregated forms. To explore bioavailability, we administered the probiotic formulation to healthy individuals and detected its presence in stool samples, demonstrating survival through the gastrointestinal tract. These findings suggest that specific probiotic strains may serve as therapeutic candidates for targeting Aβ and/or Tau aggregation, with further studies warranted to assess their potential clinical utility in AD.

Leveraging High-Throughput Phenomics and Morpho-Physiological Traits for Selecting Drought-Tolerant Pigeonpea [Cajanus cajan (L.) Millspaugh] Genotypes - Prasad; S. Muniswamy; P. S. Basavaraj; Anuja Gangurde; Rohit Babar; Shweta Shinde; K. M. Boraiah; C. B. Harisha; H. M. Halli; Dasari Sreekanth; Praveen Kumar; C. Laxuman; et al. (Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, 2026)

Diatomaceous earth and calcium silicate improves plant resistance to white-backed plant hopper, Sogatella furcifera (Horvath) in rice as evident by silicon deposits in leaf tissues - Surabhika Panda; H. Raghunandan; Anindita Das; Anath Bandhu Das; Santosh Kumar Panda (Journal of Plant Diseases and Protection, 2026)

Development and Evaluation of a Weather-based Forewarning Model for Managing Maydis Leaf Blight in Maize Using Novel Fungicides - Jitendar Kumar Sharma; Vijay Kamal Meena; Lekha; Harsh Vardhan Singh Shekhawat; Kapil Choudhary; Kapil Sharma; Neeshu Joshi; Shourabh Joshi; Sita Ram Kumawat; H. P. Patel (Journal of Crop Health, 2026)

Two-dimensional transition metal chalcogenides for water and wastewater remediation: a review - S. Singh; R. Soni; P. E. Lokhande; D. Kumar; S. Ghotekar; S. Praveenkumar; K. Singh; N. M. Mubarak; Suhas; R. R. Karri; M. H. Dehghani (International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 2026)

Involvement of the PD-1 pathway in the modulation of immune responses during allergic diseases - Asma’a Hassan Mohamed; Rithab Ibrahim Al-Samawi; Mohammad Chand Jamali; Sana Abdul-Jabbar Ali; Ayyub Ali Patel; Alam Eldin Musa Mustafa; Abdulrahman Samir Khairallah; Nasrin Mansuri; Ashit Kumar Dutta; Muhammad Zulfiqah Sadikan; Zaid H. Mahmoud (Inflammation Research, 2026)

Medicinal plants and the nano materials they produce against new environmental pollutants: an in-depth review - Vinod Kumar Nelson; Suma Meenuga; Umme Hani; Farhat Fatima; J. H. Shazia Fathima; Mukesh Kumar Dharmalingam Jothinathan; Beere Bhargavi (Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 2026)

Development and Validation of a Streamlined Multiplex RT-PCR Assay for Accurate SARS-CoV-2 Detection in Diverse Healthcare Environments - Kauser Banu; Bhairab Mondal; K. G. Lekhana; N. Raviteja; C. Sai Sudha; S. Madan Kumar; H. Raju (Current Microbiology, 2026)

Co-expression network analysis and systems-level mapping of hub-bottleneck regulators deciphers the virulence architecture of Helicobacter pylori - G. Tamizh Selvan; H. S. Santosh Kumar; Pavan Gollapalli (Archives of Microbiology, 2026)

Portraying phytochemical and genetic components of elite cultivated chilli ( Capsicum annuum L.) genotypes - Fauzia Anjum; Urvashi Bhardwaj; Sayeed A. H. Patel; Salesh Kumar Jindal; Ramandeep Kaur; Neena Chawla (Natural Product Research, 2026)

Insights into partial discharge mechanisms and space charge dynamics in polymeric insulating materials for electrical power systems - Balamurugan H; Pujari Harish Kumar; Swetha Shekarappa G; Soumya Mishra; Maria Kumar Thelagthoti (Next Research, 2026)

Fabrication of SiW9Co3–Bi4O5Br2 photocatalysts with improved charge separation for visible-light-driven hydrogen evolution and metronidazole degradation: Characterization, mechanism, and toxicity assessment - Rahila Batul; Waqed H. Hassan; Dheyaa J. Jasim; Pradeep Kumar Singh; Shatha A. Aldaghfag; Mohamed Ayadi; Ibrahm Mahariq; Mukhtorjon Karimov; Otabek Mukhitdinov; Alisher Abduvokhidov; Reda A. Haggam (Journal of Water Process Engineering, 2026)

Samarium’s synergistic impact on Ni/Al for effective methane dry reforming: Promoter loading and process optimization - Tahani Saad Algarni; Abdulrahman bin Jumah; Kenit Acharya; Ahmed I. Osman; Fekri Abdulraqeb Ahmed Ali; Salwa Bader Alreshaidan; Omalsad H. Odhah; Abdulaziz Al-Anazi; Rawesh Kumar; Ahmed S. Al-Fatesh (Fuel, 2026)

Captive Breeding, Embryonic Development, and Larval Weaning of Lesser Spiny Eel, Macrognathus Aculeatus (Bloch, 1786) - Bhumika Gamango; Pravesh Kumar; Shivendra Kumar; Roshan Kumar Ram; Prem Prakash Srivastava; H. S. Mogalekar; Raj Kamal Mishra; Aditi Banik (Thalassas: An International Journal of Marine Sciences, 2026)

First Record of Nocturnal Pollination of Parkia Timoriana by the Nectar-Feeding Bat, Macroglossus Sobrinus (Pteropodidae) - Akoijam Benjamin Singh; Kewat Sanjay Kumar; Nagaraj Hegde; Vinod Prasad Khanduri; H. Vanlalmalsawmropuia; Henchai P. Phom (Proceedings of the Zoological Society, 2026)

Spatio-temporal analysis of rainfall extremes and drought variability in the Tel basin, Odisha, India, under changing climate - Pushpanjali Kumari; H. P. Singh; Pankaj Dangi; Anoop Kumar Shukla (Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, 2026)
Climate change has significantly influenced temperature and rainfall patterns, disrupting hydrological cycles and increasing extreme weather events. This study analyses spatial and temporal variations in rainfall trends and extreme climatic indices in the Tel Basin, Odisha, India, from 1981 to 2021. Rainfall trends were assessed using the Mann–Kendall test and Sen’s slope estimator, while extreme climatic indices were evaluated using the Climpact tool. Drought variability was examined using the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) and the Standardized Precipitation Evapotranspiration Index (SPEI), accounting for the role of temperature in drought intensification. The results reveal pronounced spatial heterogeneity in rainfall trends. Monsoon rainfall shows increasing trends (up to 17.48 mm/decade), while pre-monsoon rainfall is declining (up to −2.64 mm/decade). Heavy rainfall events (R20mm, R30mm) are rising, whereas consecutive dry days (CDD) have increased by ~ 5 days/decade and consecutive wet days (CWD) have decreased by ~ 3 days/decade. Drought analysis shows that SPI-6 exhibits a weak increasing trend (Sen’s slope = 0.001), whereas SPEI-6 indicates a stronger drying pattern (Sen’s slope = − 0.005), highlighting the influence of rising temperatures. Temperature extremes, such as TXx (~ 0.02 °C year⁻ 1 ), along with an increase in tropical nights, indicate intensified warming, which enhances evapotranspiration and increases agricultural water stress. The results stress the urgent need for adaptive water resource management, climate-resilient agriculture, and improved irrigation planning in the Tel Basin to combat the growing climate-induced vulnerabilities.

Unravelling the role of soil enzymatic activity as a vital bioindicator of soil health and fertility in agricultural systems - Ingudam Bhupenchandra; L. Devarishi Sharma; Menaka Devi Salam; Sumit Kumar; S.K. Chongtham; Anil K. Choudhary; H. Lembisana Devi; Soibam Sinyorita; Pranab Dutta; Ali Chenari Bouket; Tatiana Minkina; Chetan Keswani (Applied Soil Ecology, 2026)

Retraction notice to “Knowledge-guided machine learning captures key mechanistic pathways for better predicting spatio-temporal patterns of growing season N2O emissions in the U.S. Midwest” [Agricultural and Forest Meteorology 373 (2025) 110750] - Lexuan Ye; Licheng Liu; Yufeng Yang; Ziyi Li; Wang Zhou; Bin Peng; Shaoming Xu; Vipin Kumar; Wendy H. Yang; Jinyun Tang; Zhenong Jin; Kaiyu Guan (Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, 2026)

Assessing habitat risks of mangrove species in the sundarbans: A cloud-based earth observation and invest HRA approach - Ismail Mondal; SK Ariful Hossain; Prasanta Roy; Felix Jose; Mohamed Mohamed Ouda; Sk Md Abu Imam Saadi; Lal Mohammad; Mukhiddin Juliev; Tarun Kumar De; Abdulrazak H. Almaliki (Environment, Development and Sustainability, 2026)

Enhanced antidiabetic efficacy of glibenclamide with pumpkin seed extract: insights from computational and in vivo profiling - Bhoomika H. R; Anil Kumar K. V; Vachana M. N (In Silico Pharmacology, 2026)

Exploration of a Novel Thiadiazole Derivative: Design, Synthesis, Biological Evaluation (In Vitro and in Silico), and DFT Studies - Yassine Riadi; R. Rajesh; Bharath Kumar Chagaleti; Ali Altharawi; Deepthi Joseph; Mohammed H. Geesi; Taibah Aldakhil; Obaid Afzal; Ali Oubella; Reda A. Haggam (Journal of Fluorescence, 2026)

Benthic foraminiferal assemblages from the Middle to Upper Jurassic rocks of the Kachchh Basin, India: Insights into taxonomy and palaeoenvironmental reconstruction - Ainul H. Ansari; Rajan Shukla; Avneet Kumar; Abu Talib (Palaeoworld, 2026)

In vitro hepatoprotective effects of rutin on HepG2 cells, isolated from an unexplored species: Miliusa tomentosa (Roxb.) J. Sinclair - C Inchara Moodbagil; P Meghana; Jain R Sandeep Kumar; N Prashanth; R Sharath; N.D. Satyanarayana; B Manjunatha; H Raja Naika; M.S. Savinaya; Riaz Mahmood; H.M. Kumaraswamy (Next Research, 2026)

Nighttime light data as a proxy for assessing air pollution in urban landscapes of India: A remote sensing perspective - Anisha Jalathota; Mahesh Pathakoti; Jaya Saxena; Kanchana Lakshmi Asuri; Mahalakshmi Venkata Dangeti; Ramesh H. Gowda; Sampath Kumar; Srinivasa Rao Goru; Prakash Chauhan (Journal of Atmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics, 2026)

TUM2TWIN: Introducing the large-scale multimodal urban digital twin benchmark dataset - Olaf Wysocki; Benedikt Schwab; Manoj Kumar Biswanath; Michael Greza; Qilin Zhang; Jingwei Zhu; Thomas Froech; Medhini Heeramaglore; Ihab Hijazi; Khaoula Kanna; Mathias Pechinger; Zhaiyu Chen; et al. (ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, 2026)

Development and characterization of an efficient, organic solvent-free capsular polysaccharide purification process from highly invasive Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype 22F - Shital S. Jain; Vikas K. Singh; Rajesh Kumar Kante; Gourab Shankar Paul; Tamal Bhaduri; T.K. Rohit; Amol Dattatraya Mahajan; Swapan Kumar Jana; Rajendra H. Patil (Carbohydrate Polymers, 2026)

Palaeoecological and palaeoherbivory dynamics in Kaziranga National Park: Late Holocene vegetation shifts and large mammal biogeography - Sadhan K. Basumatary; Eline N. van Asperen; Siddhant Vaish; Swati Tripathi; H. Gregory McDonald; Rajib Gogoi; Ajay Kumar Arya (CATENA, 2026)

The Sedimentary geochemistry and paleoenvironments project phase 2 data release: An open data resource for the study of Earth's environmental history - Úna C. Farrell; Hunter C. Olson; Maya O. Thompson; Michelle L. Abshire; Oyeleye O. Adeboye; Anne-Sofie C. Ahm; Lewis J. Alcott; Thomas J. Algeo; Ross P. Anderson; Arif H. Ansari; Lucas Pinto Heckert Bastos; Kohen W. Bauer; et al. (Chemical Geology, 2026)

Potato Production Efficiency: A Data Envelopment Analysis Approach - Ganeshkumar D. Rede; Vaishnavi G. Magar; Bharati H. Rede; Komal Sharma; Sathish Kumar M. (Potato Research, 2026)

Outbreak of Hyposidra talaca Walker (Lepidoptera: Geometridae) as a new sporadic pest of mango in Northern India: Insights from morphological, molecular, and ecological studies - Snehasish Routray; H. S. Singh; R. Verma; Y. Kumar; Keerthi. M.C.; Sandeep Singh (Phytoparasitica, 2026)

Polyphenol-based therapeutics for glioblastoma: validation from In-vitro cell viability assay and integrated onco-omics computational analysis - Yogesh H S; Sadik Shaik; Sibghatullah Muhammad Ali Sangi; Krishna Swaroop; Sreeharsha Nagaraja; Anitha K N; Vipin Kumar Mishra; Santosh Prasad Chaudhary Kurmi; Subrata Nath; Shankar Thapa (Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 2026)

Use of Apple iPhone LiDAR for geometric measurement of road potholes using polynomial regression based stack profile method - N. H. Riyaz Khan; S. Vasantha Kumar (Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, 2026)

Gene anschalten statt umbauen: CRISPR aktiviert Zellprogramme ohne DNA-Eingriff - Tobias Schmidt; Chandni Natalia Kumar; Stefan H. Stricker (BIOspektrum, 2026)
Activating genes in their endogenous genomic context is essential for studying gene regulation and cell identity, but was long technically limited. CRISPR-based gene activation (CRISPRa) enables programmable transcriptional control at native loci. DNA-free CRISPRa ribonucleo-proteins (dRNPs) allow transient, multiplexed gene activation without genomic modification and enable controlled modulation of cellular states, with potential relevance for future translational applications.

B2O3-CuO-TiO2-CaO-ZnO glasses: Comprehensive evaluation of physical, mechanical, and gamma ray shielding properties - Aljawhara H. Almuqrin; M.I. Sayyed; Ashok Kumar (Annals of Nuclear Energy, 2026)

Potential correlation between the 2015 Nepal seismic events and heat wave occurrence in southern India - A. Akilan; K.K. Abdul Azeez; H. Schuh; S. Balaji; M. Satyanarayanan; Gunda Goutham Krishna Teja; Sravan Kumar Kotluri; H.V.S. Satyanarayana (Advances in Space Research, 2026)

Insecticidal and Repellent Effects of Selected Botanicals against Tribolium Castaneum (Herbst) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) with Reference To their Effect on Detoxifying Enzymes - Awaneesh Kumar; Anjumoni Devee; Sushmita Thokchom; Abhinandan Yadav; Jehan Zeb; Mohammed E. Gad; Abdelfattah Selim; Hattan S. Gattan; Mohammed H. Alruhaili; Mohamed M. Baz; Haytham Senbill (Acta Parasitologica, 2026)

Evaluation of Steroidogenesis Inhibition by Environmental Exposures in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): A Case–Control Study - S. Narayana; N. Suchetha Kumari; Chandrika Anand; Prasanna Kumar Shetty; H. P. Shruthi; S. V. Suresh Babu (Indian Journal of Clinical Biochemistry, 2026)

Computational identification of Mcl-1 inhibitors through molecular docking, ADMET, QSAR, and molecular dynamics simulations: anti-leukemic phytocompounds - Haruna Isiyaku Umar; Temitope Emmanuel Alabi; Neeraj Kumar; Najwa Ahmad Kuthi; Omoboyede Victor; Ibrahim Akindeji Makinde; Idayat Oyinkansola Kehinde; Ridwan Opeyemi Bello; Abdullahi Tunde Aborode; Mohammed M. Alshehri; Ahmed F. Alanazi; Abdulaziz H. Al Khzem; et al. (The Nucleus, 2026)

State-of-the-art hydraulic modelling: a comprehensive review of HEC-RAS for 1D and 2D applications - Jyoti Prasad Gupta; Mukul Kumar Sahu; G. S. Dwarakish; H. R. Shwetha (Hydrological Sciences Journal, 2026)

New trail-like features associated with microbial mats from the early Neoproterozoic Sirbu Shale Member (Upper Vindhyan Group), Vindhyan Basin, central India - A. Choudhuri; P. S. Plummer; M. Ghnahalla; A. El Albani; S. Sarkar; E. H. Bouougri; L. Reisberg; A. Kumar; T. Bose (Australian Journal of Earth Sciences, 2026)

Heat stress remediation by dietary selenium nanoparticle supplementation in Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus, reared in brackish water - Morteza Yousefi; Hossein Adineh; Zahra Koohestani; Zohreh Fazelan; Sanjay Kumar Gupta; Heba H. Mahboub; Seyyed Morteza Hoseini (Aquaculture, 2026)

Ginsenosides for Multi-target Intervention in Alzheimer’s Disease: Current Evidence, Challenges, and Future Directions - Ghaleb Oriquat; Afaq Mahdi Ali; Malathi H.; Israa Abdulhameed Ahmad; Laxmidhar Maharana; Ashish Singh Chauhan; Vimal Arora; Bilakshan Purohit; Manoj Kumar-Mishra (Molecular Neurobiology, 2026)

Targeting gasdermin D–mediated pyroptosis: a precision anti-inflammatory strategy for acute and chronic lung diseases - Vijaya Paul Samuel; Muhammad Afzal; M. Arockia Babu; H. Malathi; Laxmidhar Maharana; Surya Nath Pandey; Haider Ali; Waleed Hassan Almalki; Salem Salman Almujri; K. Benod Kumar (Inflammopharmacology, 2026)

Editorial Expression of Concern: Bioactive fraction from Plumeria obtusa L. attenuates LPS‑induced acute lung injury in mice and inflammation in RAW 264.7 macrophages: LC/QToF‑MS and molecular docking - Yousra T. Eloutify; Riham A. El‑Shiekh; Khaled Meselhy Ibrahim; Ahmed R. Hamed; Ahmed A. Al‑Karmalawy; Aya A. Shokry; Yasmine H. Ahmed; Bharathi Avula; Kumar Katragunta; Ikhlas A. Khan; Meselhy R. Meselhy (Inflammopharmacology, 2026)

Mapping of blast resistance genes in pearl millet using bulked segregant RNA-seq - P. Shashikumara; H. S. Mahesha; Praveen Kumar Yadav; Shivam Yadav; Mahendra Singh; Shahid Ahmed; Brijesh Kumar Mehta (Euphytica, 2026)

Hematite neocrystallisation derived from the experimental alteration of montmorillonite in NaCl solution - Ritwick Sudheer Kumar; Laurence N. Warr; Balu R. Thombare; Tobias Manzel; Georg H. Grathoff (Applied Clay Science, 2026)

Effect of Monochromatic Light Spectra on Morphophysiological and Biochemical Properties of Chrysanthemum morifolium cv. Zembla Under Different Temperature Regimes - Panchal Sangmesh; Mam Chand Singh; Lekshmy Sathee; Gunjeet Kumar; Namita; Amrender Kumar; Ediga Amala; B. H. Varun; Neeraj Singh Negi (Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, 2025)

Cognitive radio and spectrum sensing techniques for sustainable marine ecosystem monitoring - Arun Kumar; Aziz Nanthaamornphong; Mohammed H. Alsharif; Mehedi Masud; Hossam Meshref (Frontiers in Marine Science, 2025)
Introduction Efficient monitoring of marine ecosystems requires reliable and energy-efficient wireless communication to support large-scale underwater sensor networks. Cognitive radio-based Internet of Underwater Things (IoUT), particularly when integrated with non-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA), enables dynamic spectrum access but faces challenges from Rayleigh and Rician fading conditions. Spectrum sensing (SS) is therefore critical for ensuring robust and efficient spectrum utilization. Methods This work evaluates two spectrum sensing techniques for underwater cognitive radio systems: Double Match Filter (DMF) with a fixed probability of false alarm (Pfa = 0.5) and Energy Spectrum Sensing (ESS) with Pfa < 0.5. Both methods were analyzed under Rayleigh and Rician channels to reflect dynamic marine environments. Key performance metrics—probability of detection (Pd), Pfa, and bit error rate (BER)—were simulated and compared against conventional SS and Match Filter methods. Results The proposed DMF–ESS approach achieves superior detection accuracy and communication reliability, offering higher Pd for equivalent Pfa levels and lower BER across a range of SNR conditions. These gains are consistent across both fading models. Discussion By enhancing detection performance and energy efficiency, the DMF–ESS framework improves the reliability and scalability of underwater IoUT networks. This supports real-time monitoring of water quality, biodiversity, and pollution, contributing to more effective marine ecosystem management.

Unlocking the nutritional and phytochemical potential: metabolomics and bioaccessibility of polyphenols in south Indian edible flowers - Likhitha Yadav Prakruthi; Chagam Koteswara Reddy; Hari Krishnan; Deepika Kaushik; Korada Ganesh; Ramachandran Vinayagam; Mukul Kumar; Abeer Hashem; Nouf H. Alotaibi; Elsayed Fathi Abd-Allah (Food Chemistry, 2025)

Arsenic in Aquatic Ecosystems: Sources, Risks, Remediation, and Governance in India with Respect to Global Significance - Shailendra Mohan Raut; Kamal Sarma; Dilip H. Lataye; Saurav Kumar; Suryakant Bajirao Tarate; Vikash K. Sonu; Upendra R. Darla; S. P. Shukla; Indu Shekhar Singh; Ramesh Kumar Sahni; Sudhanshu Kumar; Pushpah Kumari Sharma; et al. (Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2025)

Disclosure of Productive and Stable Sugarcane Genotypes for Cane Yield and Quality Traits Using Various Stability Statistics - Ravinder Kumar; Mintu Ram Meena; Pooja Dhansu; Manohar Lal Chhabra; Chinnaswamy Appunu; V. Sreenivasa; A. Anna Durai; H. K. Mahadeva Swamy; Amaresh (Tropical Plant Biology, 2025)

Impact of heat stress on expression of nine major starch biosynthesis genes in two wheat genotypes differing for heat stress tolerance - Gautam Saripalli; Raju Bheemanahalli; S. V. Krishna Jagadish; P. V. Vara Prasad; Kulvinder S. Gill; Sachin Kumar; P. K. Sharma; H. S. Balyan; P. K. Gupta (Plant Physiology Reports, 2025)

Identification of differentially expressed genes and pathways in the post-ovulatory ampulla of cyclic pigs through a transcriptomics approach - Jaya Bharati; Satish Kumar; Bijoy Mukut Buragohain; Diptesh Das; Salam Jayachitra Devi; N. H. Mohan; Vivek Kumar Gupta (Molecular Biology Reports, 2025)

Molecular mechanisms of Hippo pathway in tumorigenesis: therapeutic implications - Mohamed J. Saadh; Hanan Hassan Ahmed; Radhwan Abdul Kareem; Ashok Kumar Bishoyi; R. Roopashree; Debasish Shit; Renu Arya; Abhishek Sharma; Kakhramon Khaitov; Hayder Naji Sameer; Ahmed Yaseen; Zainab H. Athab; et al. (Molecular Biology Reports, 2025)

Genetic insights into forensic features and population structure of the Hajong tribe in the Indian regions of Eastern Himalaya - Avinash Vahinde; Penny H. Niranjan; Gaurav Priyank; Chubi Niji; Vivek Sahajpal; Ajay S. Rana; Deepika Bhandari; Satish Kumar; Sweta Nidhi; Abhishek Singh (Molecular Genetics and Genomics, 2025)

Exploring Biochar Impacts Through Omics Sciences: Enhancing Rhizobiome Understanding - Sahan Samuditha; Andrea Breverly Fernandez; Kadambot H. M. Siddique; Jayanta Kumar Biswas; Meththika Vithanage (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2025)
Harnessing the potential of biochar in the rhizosphere to enhance plant health, growth and soil fertility is a promising avenue in agriculture. However, conventional research falls short in elucidating the underlying mechanisms of biochar’s actions. Hence, the advent of multi-omics technologies becomes imperative in unravelling the multifaceted interplay among biochar, plants, and microbes within the dynamic rhizosphere. Metagenomics sheds light on microbial population dynamics following biochar application, while metatranscriptomics unveils gene expression and pathway regulation within microbial communities, offering insights into their metabolic intricacies. At the same time, metaproteomics and metametabolomics delve into protein products and metabolic profiles within the rhizobiome, respectively. Understanding the interactions of biochar with the rhizobiome holds promise in constructing predictive models and developing novel strategies to nurture soil health. This review focuses on using metaomics approaches to enhance biochar integration in agriculture, highlighting existing challenges in their application and emphasizing the need to overcome these barriers to improve soil fertility and microbial ecology and contribute to soil remediation.

Spatio-temporal variation of microplastics during the past four decades in a lacustrine sedimentary environment in southern India - G. H. Aravind; R. S. Mahidev; A. K. Rafaz; K. Sandeep; A. V. Sijinkumar; Anish Kumar Warrier (Journal of Sedimentary Environments, 2025)

Unlocking the Potential of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi: Exploring Role in Plant Growth Promotion, Nutrient Uptake Mechanisms, Biotic Stress Alleviation, and Sustaining Agricultural Production Systems - Ingudam Bhupenchandra; Sunil Kumar Chongtham; Ayam Gangarani Devi; Pranab Dutta; Manas Ranjan Sahoo; Sansuta Mohanty; Sumit Kumar; Anil K. Choudhary; Elangbam Lamalakshmi Devi; Soibam Sinyorita; Soibam Helena Devi; M. Mahanta; et al. (Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, 2025)

Concurrent infections in children with Kawasaki disease: lessons learned over 26 years - Rakesh Kumar Pilania; Suprit Basu; Archan Sil; Sanjib Mondal; Abarna Thangaraj; Gayathri CV; Manpreet Dhaliwal; Saniya Sharma; Ankur Kumar Jindal; Pandiarajan Vignesh; Sanjay Verma; Archana Angrup; et al. (Immunologic Research, 2025)

Emerging Pollutants in Soil and Water: Sources, Risks, and Advances in Removal Technologies for Sustainable Management - Rashmi Singh; M. K. Harsha Varthan; R. S. Rejith Kumar; M. Rohinth; Z. H. Tawfeeq Ahmed; S. M. Indumathi; Suvarshitha Pusuluru; Sai Kumar Punna; Karrun Velmurugan; Melvin Samuel; Selvarajan Ethiraj (Environmental Management, 2025)

Insights into the genetic architecture of anaerobic germination in rice through haplotype analysis of candidate genes - Vijay Kumar Reddy Challa; Siddharth Panda; Anthony J. Travis; Gareth J. Norton; Sanjay Kumar; Anandan Annamalai; Manasi Dash; Adam H. Price (Cereal Research Communications, 2025)

How threatened are orchids? A review of the state of play and identification of gaps and priorities - Michael F. Fay; L. Andriamahefarivo; S. P. Bachman; M. J. M. Brown; J. Calevo; T. Campbell; M. Charitonidou; K. W. Dixon; V. Droissart; F. Forest; A. E. Hinsley; P. Kumar; et al. (Biodiversity and Conservation, 2025)
Orchidaceae, one of the largest plant families, have been predicted in several analyses to be under a higher level of threat than angiosperms as a whole. Despite this, compared to many other major groups of animals and plants, orchids are under-represented on the Red List of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Since 2000, concerted efforts have led to the number of orchids on the Global Red List increasing from eight to > 2,000 species, but many of these assessments are now outdated, and c. 28,000 species remain to be assessed for the first time. Here we review the current knowledge of the conservation status of orchids based on Red Listing and other methods, including machine learning and EDGE (Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered). At the geographical level, Sub-Saharan Africa is relatively well sampled for the Global Red List, whereas South and Central America and tropical Asia are poorly sampled. With the existing Red List assessments, levels of threat vary widely between tribes and subtribes. Tribes and subtribes with no or low sampling are identified. We discuss the main threats, and we identify climate change and fire as emerging threats, the former due to the potential for disruption of critical associations with pollinators and mycorrhizal fungi.

Machine Learning Framework for Phenological Stage Prediction of Apple: A Case Study of the Kashmir Division - Biaza Sidiqi; Sankalp Gupta; Mahroosh; Piyush Kumar; Ashiq H. Pandit; Mohammad Khalid Pandit (Applied Fruit Science, 2025)

Diet-and host-dependent variability in gut bacterial symbionts of the fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (Smith): isolation and molecular identification - H. S. Manohara; G. S. Panduranga; T. Rajasekharam; N. R. Prasanna Kumar (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Land transformation and its impact on temperature and vegetation in Gujarat - Keval H. Jodhani; Nitesh Gupta; Dhruvesh Patel; Sudhir Kumar Singh; Upaka Rathnayake; Padam jee Omar (Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C, 2025)

Foot-and-mouth disease adversely affects energy metabolism, surrogate indices of insulin resistance and milk yield till day 180 post-infection in the dairy cow - Priyanka Mahadappa; Jayashree Pattar; Borehalli Rangaswamy Raghu; S. Rajesh; M. Vijay Kumar; Aadhithya Muthuswamy; V. Umapathi; H. J. Dechamma; Narayanan Krishnaswamy; Pallab Chaudhuri; B. H. Manjunatha Patel (Tropical Animal Health and Production, 2025)

Pharmaceutical 3D Printing for Psychiatric Medications: Advanced Innovations in Taste Masking and Personalized Oral Drug Delivery - Praveen H S; Kiran kumar G B; Prasiddhi Naik; Prakash Goudanavar (Pharmaceutical Research, 2025)

Advancing fungal keratitis treatment: transitioning from conventional amphotericin B therapy to nanocarrier-based delivery systems - Gourav Kumar; Aians H. Kalita; Jabin Ahmed; Shubhi Saxena; Subhi Sharma; Astha Mehta; Amit Sharma; Balak Das Kurmi; Ghanshyam Das Gupta; Shubham Thakur (Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 2025)

Alterations in intestinal microbiota and host response in Penaeus monodon experimentally challenged with Enterocytozoon hepatopenaei (EHP) - Naveen Rajeshwar B.; Sathish Kumar T.; Jithendran K.P.; Suganya P.N.; Gangaraj K.P.; Megha K. Bedekar; Sanath Kumar H.; Jeena K.; Mujahidkhan A. Pathan; Rajendran K.V. (Aquaculture International, 2025)

Study on effect of fish/plant ratios on nitrogen transformation and biomass production in media-bed Aquaponics system using pangasius (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) and pak choi (Brassica rapa var chinensis) - John Miyekelo Daudi; Kishore Kumar Krishnani; Kiran Dube Rawat; M. H. Chandrakant; Thongam Ibemcha Chanu; Ajit Kumar Verma; Sanjay Kumar Gupta; Narinder Kumar Chadha (Aquaculture International, 2025)

The Distribution and Dispersal of Large Haploblocks in a Superspecies - Darren Irwin; Staffan Bensch; Caleigh Charlebois; Gabriel David; Armando Geraldes; Sandeep Kumar Gupta; Bettina Harr; Paul Holt; Jessica H. Irwin; Vladimir V. Ivanitskii; Irina M. Marova; Yongchao Niu; et al. (Molecular Ecology, 2025)
Haploblocks are regions of the genome that coalesce to an ancestor as a single unit. Differentiated haplotypes in these regions can result from the accumulation of mutational differences in low‐recombination chromosomal regions, especially when selective sweeps occur within geographically structured populations. We introduce a method to identify large well‐differentiated haploblock regions (LHBRs), based on the variance in standardised heterozygosity (ViSHet) of single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) genotypes among individuals, calculated across a genomic region (500 SNPs in our case). We apply this method to the greenish warbler ( Phylloscopus trochiloides ) ring species, using a newly assembled reference genome and genotypes at more than 1 million SNPs among 257 individuals. Most chromosomes carry a single distinctive LHBR, containing 4–6 distinct haplotypes that are associated with geography, enabling detection of hybridisation events and transition zones between differentiated populations. LHBRs have exceptionally low within‐haplotype nucleotide variation and moderately low between‐haplotype nucleotide distance, suggesting their establishment through recurrent selective sweeps at varying geographic scales. Meiotic drive is potentially a powerful mechanism of producing such selective sweeps, and the LHBRs are likely to often represent centromeric regions where recombination is restricted. Links between populations enable introgression of favoured haplotypes and we identify one haploblock showing a highly discordant distribution compared to most of the genome, being present in two distantly separated geographic regions that are at similar latitudes in both east and central Asia. Our results set the stage for detailed studies of haploblocks, including their genomic location, gene content and contribution to reproductive isolation.

Influence of terrestrial and anthropogenic factors on dissolved organic matter dynamics in west coast Indian estuaries: Insights from fluorescence spectroscopy - N V H K Chari; B S K Kumar; C K Sherin; B Bikram Reddy; G V M Gupta (Journal of Earth System Science, 2025)

Formative Research to Develop DC-SIPS: A Multilevel Intervention to Reduce Sugary Drink Intake and Promote Water Intake Among Black Youth in Washington, DC - Natalie Vallone; Nia I. Bodrick; Jasmine H. Kaidbey; Mariana F. Grilo; Shaleen Arora; Adam Dawer; Natasha Kumar; Jaiden Bluth; Natalie Lueders; Jennifer M. Sacheck; William H. Dietz; Karen A. McDonnell; et al. (Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 2025)

Hybrid mantle plumes with recycled and primordial nitrogen: Insights from plume-influenced basaltic glasses from Reykjanes Ridge and Rochambeau Bank - Kan Li; Michael R. Hudak; Michael W. Broadley; Molly K. Anderson; David V. Bekaert; John A. Krantz; Namitha Kumar; Manuel Pimenta Silva; Doshik Hahm; Joshua M. Curtice; Mark D. Kurz; Peter H. Barry (Earth and Planetary Science Letters, 2025)

Deciphering Drought Tolerance Potential of Saccharum spontaneum in Tropical Climates Using Multivariate Techniques - V. Vinu; T. Lakshmi Pathy; H. K. Mahadeva Swamy; Gopalareddy Krishnappa; R. Arun Kumar; R. Valarmathi; R. Gobu; V. Sreenivasa; R. T. Maruthi; Amaresh; P. Govindaraj (Sugar Tech, 2025)

Exosome-Mediated Delivery of a PLD1 Modulator Overcomes Bioavailability Hurdles to Target Synaptopathy in Neurodegenerative Diseases - Shaneilahi Budhwani; Sravan Gopalkrishna Shetty Sreenivasamurthy; Klarissa H. Garza; Pilar Flores-Espinosa; Ramkumar Menon; Ananth Kumar Kammala; Balaji Krishnan (Pharmaceutical Research, 2025)

Epigenetic dynamics and molecular mechanisms in oncogenesis, tumor progression, and therapy resistance - Mohammed Kaleem; Lubna Azmi; Naiyer Shahzad; Murtada Taha; Shiv Kumar; Md Ali Mujtaba; Abdulaziz Ali H. Hazazi; Asaad Kayali (Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 2025)

Tracing Fluid Pathways Related to Hydrothermal Gold Mineralization in Hutti–Maski Schist Belt Using Imaging Spectroscopy - Hrishikesh Kumar; T. H. Syed; A. S. Rajawat; Ronak Jain; Aju Mohanan; P. Jayaprasad; S. Mukhopadhyay; Rajesh Upadhyay (Journal of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing, 2025)

Plants Response to Different Abiotic Stresses - Sami Jan; M. Ashraf Bhat; Akshay Kumar; M. Altaf Wani; Farooq Ahmad Bhat; Raihana H. Kanth; A. B. Shikari; Haleema Bano; Tabasum Manzoor; Heena Altaf; Noor-ul-Ain; Zafir Ahmad Naik (Journal of Crop Health, 2025)

Temporal variations in heavy metal concentrations in the Krishna river: a comprehensive seasonal assessment - R. Laxmi; R. Singh; A. Kumar; S. Chander; R. Haldhar; H. Almujibah (International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 2025)

RETRACTED: Knowledge-guided machine learning captures key mechanistic pathways for better predicting spatio-temporal patterns of growing season N2O emissions in the U.S. Midwest - Lexuan Ye; Licheng Liu; Yufeng Yang; Ziyi Li; Wang Zhou; Bin Peng; Shaoming Xu; Vipin Kumar; Wendy H. Yang; Jinyun Tang; Zhenong Jin; Kaiyu Guan (Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, 2025)

Soil bacterial diversity and its functions shift under varying chromium concentration in tannery waste dumpsite - Sandhya Mishra; Priyamvada Mishra; Priya Dubey; Mariya Naseem; Anju Patel; Meher H. Asif; Pankaj Kumar Srivastava (Environmental Sustainability, 2025)

Decoding the coconut–Phytophthora conflict: insights from dual RNA-seq analysis - K. P. Gangaraj; M. K. Rajesh; Ashok Kumar Jangam; V. H. Prathibha; S. V. Ramesh; Ginny Antony; Jasmin Habeeb; K. T. K. Amritha; K. S. Muralikrishna; P. B. Rajitha; N. Hemalatha (Journal of Plant Pathology, 2025)

Decoding Phytophthora meadii (McRae): the first genomic insights into the arecanut fruit rot pathogen - M. K. Rajesh; V. H. Prathibha; Bobby Paul; Roli Budhwar; Rohit Shukla; Akshay Dinesh; K. P. Gangaraj; R. Thava Prakasa Pandian; Jasmin Habeeb; B. J. Nirmal Kumar; M. Chaithra (Journal of Plant Pathology, 2025)

Systematic evaluation of industrial greenbelts for quantifying carbon sequestration potential of afforestation activities - Nirav P. Raval; Aravind D; A. N. Ramesh; Himanshu Pandey; Pradeep Kumar Ghosal; Milind Rawal; Mrugesh H. Trivedi (Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2025)

Characterization of microbial diversity in the harbour and ballast water of ships in the Gulf of Mannar, India using environmental DNA - S. Sangeetha; A. Pavan-Kumar; J. Robina; T. RaviKumar; G. Iqbal; P. Bipul; H. Sanath Kumar; P. Krishnan; A. Chaudhari (Regional Studies in Marine Science, 2025)

Exploring eco-friendly strategies for the management of blue mold of apple caused by Penicillium crustosum thom - Santosh Watpade; Isha Devi; Samadhan Yuvraj Bagul; G.N. Khadke; Dinesh Kumar; Hema Kumari; Rishav Kumar; Jitender Kumar; Kallol Kumar Pramanick; Dharam Pal; Priyank H. Mhatre; Santosh C. Kedar (Postharvest Biology and Technology, 2025)

Investigation of the high frequency attenuation parameter kappa (κ) beneath the volcanic region of Kyushu using surface and borehole dataset - Sandeep; Sonia Devi; Pragya Singh; U.P. Singh; S.K. Pal; P. Kumar; Monika; A. Kumar; H. Mittal (Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C, 2025)

Solvatochromic and computational investigation of an Azo-dye: Insights into solvent polarity-sensing, DSSC and NLO applications - Renuka U; Subhani Khanam Nehal; Mallikarjuna N M; Vibha; Suresh Kumar H M; Thipperudrappa J (Next Research, 2025)

Employing cooling/power cycle in a sustainable geothermal scheme integrated desalinated water-based H2 production/liquefaction; AI-aided multi-facet optimization and economic examination - Tianwen Yin; LeI Chang; Sinan Q. Salih; Ahmad Almadhor; Mohamed Shaban; Essam R. El-Zahar; Ashit Kumar Dutta; Barno Abdullaeva; H. Elhosiny Ali; Hind Albalawi (International Journal of Refrigeration, 2025)

Enhanced heat recovery in a biogas power plant through a multi-stage approach utilizing Brayton, organic flash, and SCO2 cycles; thermal-economic optimization utilizing ANNs, NSGA-II, and LINMAP - Tianwen Yin; Ali Basem; LeI Chang; Mohamed Shaban; Fahad M. Alhomayani; Ashit Kumar Dutta; H. Elhosiny Ali; Salah Knani (International Journal of Refrigeration, 2025)

Reproductive Strategies and Spawning Patterns of Dagger Tooth Pike Conger Eel, Muraenesox Cinereus (Forsskål, 1775) Along the Mangalore Coast, Karnataka - Pragati Inwati; H. N. Anjanayappa; Vaijnath Aitwar; Badal Yadav; Rohini Swami; Durgesh Kumar Verma (Thalassas: An International Journal of Marine Sciences, 2025)

Low and high-throughput phenotyping for radiation use efficiency and its importance - Preety Rani; H. M. Mamrutha; Zeenat Wadhwa; Yogesh Kumar; Ankit Kumar; Rinki Khobra; Amit Kumar Sharma; O. P. Ahlawat; Ratan Tiwari (Plant Physiology Reports, 2025)

Drought stress induced changes in morpho-physiological and yield attributes of black gram - B. Sarkar; R. Mythily; A. Kumar Bharath; K. Tejasree; M. Vanaja; N. Jyothi Lakshmi; H. B. Santosh; K. Salini; P. Sathish; M. Prabhakar; N. S. Jagadisha; M. Srinivasa Rao; et al. (Plant Physiology Reports, 2025)

A comprehensive diagnosis and biology of stink bug, Halyomorpha picus (Fabricius) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae), with notes on its management in arecanut plantations - Saneera E. K.; Madhu T. N; Shivaji H. Thube; Thava Prakasa Pandian R.; Bhavishya; Josephrajkumar A; Nirmal Kumar B. J.; Bisun Bhaskar; Rajesh M. K. (Phytoparasitica, 2025)

Observing and Analyzing E0S-06 Derived Arctic Sea Ice Extent and the Associated Melt Drivers - Dency V. Panicker; Naveen Tripathi; Madhukar Srigyan; Bhasha H. Vachharajan; Sushil Kumar Singh; Sandip R. Oza (Journal of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing, 2025)

Mitochondrial genome sequence of the Dark Mahseer (Naziritor chelynoides) supports its phylogenetic position within the subfamily Torinae and population structure across the Ganges River basin - Boni Amin Laskar; Pradosh Mahadani; Abdulrahman H. Alessa; Pubali Mitra; Avtar Kaur Sidhu; Sankar Kumar Ghosh; Shantanu Kundu; Subrata Trivedi (Biologia, 2025)

Controlled designing of NiFeP@Ni-Se arrays as efficient and robust bifunctional electrocatalyst for hydrogen production coupled via urea oxidation - Khursheed Muzammil; Farag M.A. Altalbawy; Dharmesh Sur; Suhas Ballal; Jacquline Tham; Ambati Vijay Kumar; Shoira Bobonazarovna Formanova; Iman Samir Alalaq; Forat H. Alsultany; Salah Hassan Zain Al-Abdeen; Marwa Alhedrawe (Fuel, 2025)

Development and characterization of carrageenan-based antibacterial films incorporated with natural melanin pigment from niger seed hulls (Guizotia abyssinica) and their efficacy to enhance the shelf-life of strawberries - B.T. Sunil Kumar; Jeevan Prasad Reddy; V. Vanajakshi; Akshay H. Dasalkar; Sudheer Kumar Yannam; Umesh H. Hebbar; Sridevi Annapurna Singh (Food Control, 2025)

Iron- and Zirconium-Modified Nanocellulose Adsorbent: Broad-Range Selectivity Test for Potentially Toxic Elements and Effective Arsenite Removal - Ratul Kumar Shil; Ismail M. M. Rahman; Yuto Sakai; Moe Marumoto; M. Mehedi Hasan Rocky; Masaru Endo; Kuo H. Wong; Asami S. Mashio; Hiroshi Hasegawa (Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2025)

Integrating Earth Observations and Multi-Criteria Decision Making for Flood Risk Assessment - Keval H. Jodhani; Dhruvesh Patel; N. Madhavan; Nitesh Gupta; Sudhir Kumar Singh (Water Conservation Science and Engineering, 2025)

Illustrated Redescription of Sugarcane Black Bug Cavelerius sweeti Slater and Miyamoto with Notes on Population Dynamics from Bihar - Anil Kumar; Vishwajeet; Gaurang G. Gowande; H. V. Ghate (Sugar Tech, 2025)

Collection, Characterization, and Diversity Analysis of New Wild Sugarcane Germplasm from Southeastern Yunnan Province, China - Chaohua Xu; Xuekuan Chen; Fenggang Zan; Peifang Zhao; Wei Qin; Chunyan Tian; Xiuqin Lin; Chunyan Kong; Hongbo Liu; Tanweer Kumar; Faisal Mehdi; Mahmoud H. M. Ebid; et al. (Sugar Tech, 2025)

Development of Novel CS/PV/Ni/SCE Combination Hydrogel and Evaluation of their Potential in Drug Delivery and Tissue Regeneration Application - Vishal Suraj K.; Sivarama Krishna Lakkaboyana; H. Premkumar; Vinay Kumar (Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation, 2025)

Towards an improved representation of the relationship between root traits and nitrogen losses in process-based models - Huan Liu; Brian B. Grant; Ward N. Smith; Cheryl H. Porter; Davide Cammarano; Iris Vogeler; Gerrit Hoogenboom; Johannes W.M. Pullens; Jørgen E. Olesen; Marco Bindi; Mikhail A. Semenov; Per Abrahamsen; et al. (Agricultural Systems, 2025)

Improving Light Interception, Yield and Fruit Quality of Fig (Ficus carica L.) by Optimizing Planting System, Training System and Pruning Season in Arid Conditions - Akath Singh; Pradeep Kumar; P. R. Meghwal; Anshuman Singh; Dalpat Singh; H. S. Kotiyari (Applied Fruit Science, 2025)

UAV-Derived DEM Bathymetry for Enhancing 1D Hydrodynamic Modeling for Non-perennial River - Mrunalini H. Rana; Dhruvesh P. Patel; Vinay Vakharia; Keval H. Jodhani; Nitesh Gupta; Sudhir Kumar Singh; Padam Jee Omar (Journal of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing, 2025)

Artificial Intelligent and Internet of Things framework for sustainable hazardous waste management in hospitals - Amit Krishan Kumar; Yasir Ali; Rahul R. Kumar; Mansour H. Assaf; Sadia Ilyas (Waste Management, 2025)

Component identification of solid biomass fuels using reflected light microscopy: Interlaboratory study 2 - Agnieszka Drobniak; Maria Mastalerz; Zbigniew Jelonek; Iwona Jelonek; Menandro N. Acda; Tushar Adsul; Neža Malenšek Andolšek; Lorenzo Animali; Omid H. Ardakani; Telma Ataide; Demberelsuren Batbold; Mohd Younus Bhat; et al. (International Journal of Coal Geology, 2025)

Optimization of fermentation media for the production of higher yield capsular polysaccharide by Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype 22F using integrated statistical designs - Shital S. Jain; Rajesh Kumar Kante; Vikas K. Singh; Sudarshan Patil; Swapan Kumar Jana; Rajendra H. Patil (Carbohydrate Polymers, 2025)

Exploring process variables and their impact on water treatment: an in-depth review of biomass derived hydrochar - Suhas; M. Chaudhary; S. Kushwaha; S. Chaudhary; M. Singh; M. H. Dehghani; I. Tyagi; V. Kumar; A. Memetova; R. Gaur (International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 2025)

Sustainable roller compacted concrete: integrating ferrochrome slag and reclaimed asphalt pavement with cost and life cycle analysis - B. A. V. Ram Kumar; CH. Ajay; Gnananandarao Tammineni; S. H. Vamsi Krishna; Naga Dheeraj Kumar Reddy Chukka (Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, 2025)

Evolutionary Triggers of Plant Speciation in the Himalaya‐Tibet‐Hengduan Biodiversity Epicentre - Maharaj K. Pandit; Kumar Manish; Sandeep Sen; Kamaljit S. Bawa; Andrew H. Knoll; A. Alexander G. Webb; Peter D. Clift; Fabien L. Condamine; Carina Hoorn (Journal of Biogeography, 2025)
Background Past studies linking geologic and climatic controls on speciation in the Himalaya, Tibet and Hengduan (HTH) regions do not fully capture the mechanisms underlying patterns of plant diversity and endemism in hyperdiverse mountain ecosystems. Aims This study sheds new light on the orogenic and climatic drivers of plant endemism and diversity in the HTH region and unravels the mechanisms behind plant speciation and assembly. Materials & Methods We re‐examine the past findings on geo‐climatic controls on speciation in the HTH. We also analyse new datasets on the elevational patterns of endemic species richness in the HTH regions and correlate these with the hypsometric profiles based on digital elevation models of these regions. Results We discover that the phased evolution of HTH mountain‐building and climate oscillations, and species radiations were not exactly synchronous, but were interspersed with periods of inactivity. We find an inverse yet overlapping relationship between elevation‐area troughs (EATs) of hypsometric profiles and peaks of endemic plant richness in the HTH, indicating that most endemic species occupy the higher elevational belts with the least geographic areas. These elevational belts comprise geographically and biologically isolated habitats. Discussion and Conclusions We infer that orogeny, monsoon and glaciations have shaped the highly dissected HTH landscapes, characterised by high‐relief topography, leading to population isolation, speciation and endemism, albeit with temporal lags. Glacial–interglacial cycles have further promoted isolation, co‐habitation, hybridisation and polyploidy among plant populations, generating and accelerating endemic radiations. Our results provide crucial evidence linking mountain‐building, climatic events and landform development with plant species richness and endemism in the HTH regions and potentially in other mountain ecosystems.

A framework for sustainable urban settlement planning: Integrating geographic information system and multi-criteria decision analysis - S. K. Ray; A. Teja; S. Chaudhary; M. H. Kumar; R. Rahul; K. Rammohan; D. Himabindu (Environment, Development and Sustainability, 2025)

Spatial Characteristics and Evolution Mechanisms of the Indian Ocean Tripole Mode and Its Impact on Rainfall Patterns Over India - Prerna Malik; Bhasha H. Vachharajani; B. Praveen Kumar; P. G. Remya (International Journal of Climatology, 2025)
The IOT mode is an interannual climate pattern in the Tropical Indian Ocean (TIO), characterised by negative SSTA in both the eastern and western TIO, and positive SSTA in the south‐central TIO. Distinct from the IOD, which accounts for 10% of SSTA variability in the TIO, the IOT explains 8% of this variance. This study reveals that strong south‐westerly wind anomalies along the Somali coast and Arabian Sea associated with a positive IOT drive intense surface cooling, which spreads across the western basin through lateral advection. A typical positive IOT enhances monsoon winds over northern India, leading to increased rainfall across the Indo‐Gangetic Plains, while deflecting monsoon winds further south over the southern peninsula, resulting in reduced rainfall there. Additionally, a cyclonic wind anomaly in the Bay of Bengal dampens winds over regions of northeastern India, suppressing summer monsoon rainfall. The findings underscore the significant role of the IOT in modulating monsoon rainfall and its spatial distribution. This study highlights the IOT's potential to enhance understanding of monsoon variability, and its incorporation into predictive models could improve climate resilience in monsoon‐dependent regions.

Comprehensive Characterisation of the RFC1 Repeat in an Australian Cohort - Kayli C. Davies; Haloom Rafehi; Liam G. Fearnley; Penny Snell; Greta Gillies; Tess A. Field; Gábor M. Halmágyi; Kishore R. Kumar; Kate Pope; Renee Smyth; Susan E. Tomlinson; Stephen Tisch; et al. (The Cerebellum, 2025)

Coastal vulnerability assessment for the Sundarbans mangrove ecosystem using InVEST and machine learning-based empirical models - Anirjita Das; Ismail Mondal; SK Ariful Hossain; Felix Jose; Mohamed Mohamed Ouda; Mukhiddin Juliev; Abdulrazak H. Almaliki; Tarun Kumar De (Environment, Development and Sustainability, 2025)

Enhanced wastewater purification and photocatalytic green energy production via a novel CaIn₂S₄-coupled BiFeO₃ nanocomposite: Characterization and mechanistic insights - Ismail Marouani; Waqed H. Hassan; Naglaa F. Soliman; Pradeep Kumar Singh; Mohammad I. Khan; Ibrahm Mahariq; Farruh Atamurotov; Ahmadjon Abdujabbarov; M.A. Diab (Journal of Water Process Engineering, 2025)

Construction of a novel coffee husk-derived biochar-supported Ce2Sn2O7-Sb2O3 composites for enhanced visible light-driven photocatalytic degradation of metronidazole and H2 production - Ismail Marouani; Waqed H. Hassan; Pradeep Kumar Singh; Mudassir Hasan; Mohamed Boujelbene; Ibrahm Mahariq; Phongpichit Channuie; Farruh Atamurotov; Jureeporn Yuennan; M.A. Diab (Journal of Water Process Engineering, 2025)

Rapid sequestration of lead from aqueous matrices using an iron-manganese modified nanocellulose sorbent: Sorption insights and mechanisms - Ratul Kumar Shil; Ismail M.M. Rahman; Yui Funaoka; Moe Marumoto; Masaru Endo; Kuo H. Wong; Asami S. Mashio; Hiroshi Hasegawa (Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2025)

N-BEATS Deep Learning Architecture for Agricultural Commodity Price Forecasting - G. H. Harish Nayak; Md Wasi Alam; G. Avinash; K. N. Singh; Mrinmoy Ray; Rajeev Ranjan Kumar (Potato Research, 2025)

Sources, distribution and migration of micro-nano-plastics from terrestrial to aquatic environments and its environmental and health impacts: a systematic review - Manish Kumar; Kancheti Mrunalini; Zhuoqing Zhou; Rajesh U. Modi; Shiv Bolan; Ch Srinivasa Rao; Melanie Braun; Olivia Wrigley; Yang Li; Liuwei Wang; Alessandra Leri; Renu Dhupper; et al. (Journal of Soils and Sediments, 2025)

Phenotypic, Biochemical and Molecular Characterization of Streptococcus equi Isolates in Northern India - Dharvi Chhabra; Juhi Nagra; Anju Manuja; H. S. Singha; R. K. Vaid; Umesh Goutam; Balvinder Kumar (Indian Journal of Microbiology, 2025)

Best linear unbiased prediction (BLUP)-based models aided in selection of high yielding charcoal rot and yellow mosaic resistant soybean genotypes - Pawan Kumar Amrate; Vennampally Nataraj; M. Shivakumar; M. K. Shrivastava; Laxman Singh Rajput; Salikram Mohare; Nisha Agrawal; Saloni Mandloi; Kumar Jai Anand; Milind B. Ratnaparkhe; K. Bhojaraja Naik; Sanjay Gupta; et al. (Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution, 2025)

Rice cultivar clustering using federated K-means: focusing on advancing agriculture 4.0 applications - Ankush Kumar Gaur; J. Arul Valan; Harendra Verma; H. Kalita (Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution, 2025)

Quantitative Analysis on Expression of Insecticidal Crystal Proteins in Different Plant Parts of BG-II Cotton Hybrids at Various Phenological Stages - Debashis Paul; Rishi Kumar; G. Balasubhramani; Sandeep Bagri; Subhash Chandra; S. Manickam; Satpal Singh; A. H. Prakash; Y. G. Prasad (Agricultural Research, 2025)

Wavelet Based Semblance Analysis of Anthropogenic Aerosol Control on Air Quality During the COVID-19 Pandemic Period - J. Arul Asir; H. Johnson Jeyakumar; C. P. Anil Kumar (Aerosol Science and Engineering, 2025)

Design of Molecular Logic Gates Via pH-dependent Absorption and Fluorescence Transitions in Drug Molecules - R. Annoji Reddy; Vibha; H. M. Suresh Kumar; M. N. Ravikantha; J. Thipperudrappa (Journal of Fluorescence, 2025)

Effect of UV-C LEDs and heat treatments on microbial safety, chemical and sensory properties of sweet lime juice - Akshay H. Dasalkar; Anisha Biswas; Sachin R. Chaudhari; Sudheer Kumar Yannam (Food Chemistry, 2025)

Interplay between quantitative trait loci for stem strength and agronomic traits in a wheat doubled-haploid population - J. Allan Feurtado; Letitia M. Da Ros; Shola H. Kareem; Breenah Mulligan; Daiqing Huang; Lanette Ehman; Parul Jain; Leah K. Flatman; Hanna Hovland; Jeff Hovland; Brett Beckie; Richard D. Cuthbert; et al. (Field Crops Research, 2025)

Modulating the environment and metal choice doped in BC4N monolayer for carbon dioxide reduction: A computational study - Bing Mei; Waqed H. Hassan; Dheyaa J. Jasim; Anjan Kumar; Chou-Yi Hsu; G.V. Siva Prasad; Bhanu Juneja; Muna Salih Merza; Ibrahim Mahariq; Abdulrahman A. Almehizia (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2025)

BioTIME 2.0: Expanding and Improving a Database of Biodiversity Time Series - Maria Dornelas; Laura H. Antão; Amanda E. Bates; Viviana Brambilla; Jonathan M. Chase; Cher F. Y. Chow; Ada Fontrodona‐Eslava; Anne E. Magurran; Inês S. Martins; Faye Moyes; Alban Sagouis; Samuel Adu‐Acheampong; et al. (Global Ecology and Biogeography, 2025)
Motivation Here, we make available a second version of the BioTIME database, which compiles records of abundance estimates for species in sample events of ecological assemblages through time. The updated version expands version 1.0 of the database by doubling the number of studies and includes substantial additional curation to the taxonomic accuracy of the records, as well as the metadata. Moreover, we now provide an R package (BioTIMEr) to facilitate use of the database. Main Types of Variables Included The database is composed of one main data table containing the abundance records and 11 metadata tables. The data are organised in a hierarchy of scales where 11,989,233 records are nested in 1,603,067 sample events, from 553,253 sampling locations, which are nested in 708 studies. A study is defined as a sampling methodology applied to an assemblage for a minimum of 2 years. Spatial Location and Grain Sampling locations in BioTIME are distributed across the planet, including marine, terrestrial and freshwater realms. Spatial grain size and extent vary across studies depending on sampling methodology. We recommend gridding of sampling locations into areas of consistent size. Time Period and Grain The earliest time series in BioTIME start in 1874, and the most recent records are from 2023. Temporal grain and duration vary across studies. We recommend doing sample‐level rarefaction to ensure consistent sampling effort through time before calculating any diversity metric. Major Taxa and Level of Measurement The database includes any eukaryotic taxa, with a combined total of 56,400 taxa. Software Format csv and. SQL.

Gap Impact on Rigid Submerged Vegetated Flow and Its Induced Flow Turbulence - Heba Mals; Jaan H. Pu; Prashanth Reddy Hanmaiahgari; Bimlesh Kumar; Ebrahim Hamid Hussein Al-Qadami; Mohd Adib Mohammad Razi (Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 2025)
Submerged vegetation plays a crucial role in influencing flow hydrodynamics, generating turbulence, and shaping velocity distributions in aquatic environments. This study investigates the hydrodynamic effects of submerged rigid vegetation, specifically focusing on the local flow and turbulence alterations resulting from the removal of a single stem from an otherwise uniform vegetation array under controlled laboratory conditions. Experiments were conducted in a flume using Acoustic Doppler Velocimetry (ADV) to measure 3D (three-dimensional) flow characteristics, turbulence intensities, Reynolds shear stress (RSS), and quadrant analysis. In the fully vegetated scenario, vegetation significantly modified flow conditions, creating inflexion points and distinct peaks in velocity profiles, turbulence intensity, and RSS—particularly near two-thirds of the vegetation height—due to wake vortices and flow separation. The removal of a single stem introduced a localised gap, which redistributed turbulent energy, increased RSS and near-bed turbulent interactions, and disrupted the organised vortex structures downstream. While sweep and ejection events near the gap reached magnitudes similar to those in the fully vegetated setup, they lacked the characteristic coherent peaks linked to vortex generation. Overall, turbulence intensities and RSS were reduced, indicating a smoother flow regime and weaker energy redistribution mechanisms. These findings critically impact river restoration, flood management, and habitat conservation. By understanding how vegetation gaps alter flow hydrodynamics, engineers and ecologists can optimise vegetation placement in waterways to enhance flow efficiency, sediment transport, and aquatic ecosystem stability. This study bridges fundamental fluid mechanics with real-world applications in environmental hydraulics.