Quantitative research from the perspective of mathematical and physical crop science: a review of phenotyping, mechanics, and modeling - Zaibin Wang; Qingting Liu; Yan Zhang; Xueting Han; Tao Wu; Qing Zhou; Zhenghe Luo; Xiaojuan Lin (Plant Molecular Biology, 2026)

Soil nitrogen addition significantly affects genotypic diversity effects on Leymus chinensis population biomass - Yuyao Lei; Yifan Li; Zehang Qu; Mian Han; Ziqing Gong; Jiayi Li; Jinlong Wang; Lei Chen; Anzhi Ren; Nianxi Zhao (Plant Ecology, 2026)

Allelopathy enhancement of an invasive potassium-rich plant Alternanthera Philoxeroides by potassium fertilization is caused by the increase of allelochemicals and potassium concentrations - Bing-Yao Li; Yu-Han Xiao; Wen-Qi Duan; Hong-Yu Xiao; Yan-Hong Wang; Mohamed Abdelaziz Balah; Ai-Ping Wu (Plant Ecology, 2026)

Mechanistic Insight into Formation and Release Enhancement of Sulindac-Amino Acid Small-Molecule Hydrogels - Jiaxin Chen; Huizhen Sun; Wuheng Yue; Zhimin Yue; Baimin Niu; Mingjun Li; Xinru Lu; Jue Wang; Xiaoqian Liu; Jiawei Han (Pharmaceutical Research, 2026)

East Hainan Coastal Front: seasonal cycle, interannual variability, and long-term trend - Teng Liu; Tengfei Xu; Xiao Han; Zexun Wei; Dingqi Wang; Shujiang Li (Ocean Dynamics, 2026)

A temperate group living in the subtropics: evolutionary history and integrative taxonomy of the pseudoscorpion genus Allochthonius Chamberlin, 1929 (Pseudoscorpiones: Pseudotyrannochthoniidae) in Taiwan - Hsiang-Yun Lin; Danilo Harms; Ren-Chung Cheng; Chih-Han Chang (Organisms Diversity & Evolution, 2026)

ErbB4 in the Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex is Required for Sensory Gating and Working Memory in Monkey - Minzhe Yang; Yingying Han; Hongfei Zhang; Chaolin Ma; Lin Mei; Baoming Li (Neuroscience Bulletin, 2026)

Multi-omics analysis of perfluorooctanoic acid and glioblastoma: insights from Mendelian randomization, network toxicology, and molecular docking - Xiaonan Yang; Junpeng Xiong; Chenao Zhang; Han Wang (Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 2026)

Ethyl acetylsalicylate (E-ASA) protects against myocardial ischemia–reperfusion injury - Bi-Han Wang; Hai-Huan Gao; Wen-Liang Jiang; Dong-Min Yin; Bi-Yuan He (Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 2026)

Circadian-dependent UV-B stress responses reveal differential antioxidant and photoprotective mechanisms in Achyranthes japonica microgreens - Ye Lin Kim; Han-Sol Sim; Jae Gil Yun; Ki-Ho Son (Molecular & Cellular Toxicology, 2026)

From Adaptation to Collapse: Immune Remodeling, Mitochondrial Dysfunction, and Cell Death Induced by Polystyrene Nanoplastics in Procambarus clarkii Hepatopancreas - Shengyan Pu; Han Mingming; Yi Juin Tay; Xiao Qing; Fu Hongmei; Wang Yiting; Li Zhenchao; Zhang Jingyou; Anisah Lee Binti Abdullah; Ji Liang (Marine Biotechnology, 2026)

Immunoinformatics-Based Design of a Multiple-Epitope Vaccine Against IHNV - Najib Abdellaoui; Jae-Woong Lim; Hyun-Ja Han; Mi Young Cho; Min Sun Kim (Marine Biotechnology, 2026)

Synergistic effects of iron tailings and maize straw on soil compression: roles of sand content and organic carbon - Aobo Sun; Changdong Han; Yanyu Han; Jiaqi Li; Jing An; Guangyan Liu; Na Yu; Hongtao Zou; Hongdou Liu (Journal of Soils and Sediments, 2026)

Scale-dependent divergent response of soil respiration and its variation under grazing and reduced precipitation in a sandy Pinus sylvestris var. mongolica plantation - Zi Li; Xu Han; Hengming Zhang; Jiang Zhao; Xiang Li; Guochuang Zhang; Yawei Wei; Shengjin Qin (Journal of Soils and Sediments, 2026)

Discovery and Functional Evaluation of Enterobacter gossypi sp. nov. (RT) for Salinity Stress Alleviation in Cotton - Abid Ullah; Aqsa Bibi; Ma Yonghui; Muhammad Atif Azeem; Ali Hazrat; Yasir Arafat; Caixia Han; Nigora Kuchkarova; Hua Shao (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

Biochar and Sulfur Reduce Cadmium Toxicity in Rice by Altering Cadmium Speciation: Roles of Soil DOC, Organic Acids, and Microorganisms - Xiaoxue Sun; Yi Zhang; Jianfei Yang; Han Li; Yu Lan; Zunqi Liu; Tianyi He (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

The Effects of Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium Application on the Growth, Nutritional Characteristics and Active Ingredients of Astragalus membranaceus var. mongholicus - Dawei Wang; Han Luo; Weiling Wang (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

Diversity and Agricultural Potential of Salt-Tolerant Endophytes in Yuncheng Salt Lake Halophytes - Liu Xu; Xiaodong Wang; Xinyu Qi; Jianrong Huang; Mingxian Han; Haiyi Xiao; Chuanxu Wang; Xin Li; Hongchen Jiang (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

The biocontrol potential of volatile organic compounds produced by Bacillus subtilis KRS015 against plant pathogenic fungi Botrytis cinerea - Jiaqi Hu; He Zhu; Jian Song; Jieyin Chen; Dan Wang; Dongfei Han (Journal of Plant Diseases and Protection, 2026)

Mosquito-borne disease among individuals experiencing homelessness in the USA: a literature review - André B. B. Wilke; Megan D. Hill; Allisandra G. Kummer; Chalmers Vasquez; John-Paul Mutebi; Xi Huo; Han Li; Jing Chen; Shigui Ruan; John C. Beier; Maria Litvinova; Thomas Byrne; et al. (Journal of Pest Science, 2026)
Mosquito-borne diseases are a major public health issue. The USA has experienced mosquito-borne disease outbreaks, including West Nile virus, Zika, dengue, and malaria, highlighting widespread risk across the country. In the USA, exposure to mosquito vectors primarily occurs outdoors. Individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness are particularly vulnerable to mosquito-borne diseases due to their increased exposure to mosquito vectors, limited access to healthcare, and high prevalence of underlying conditions. This review aims to examine the literature on mosquito-borne disease infections among individuals experiencing homelessness in the USA between 1999 and 2024. Our search strategy used Boolean methods on PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science to select relevant publications. Two queries were used: the first query focused on individuals experiencing homelessness and mosquito-borne diseases, and the second one focused on epidemiological analyses of mosquito-borne disease outbreaks in the USA. Only studies reporting at least one infection among individuals experiencing homelessness were included. Our search resulted in the identification of 347 studies. After screening them, eight were ultimately included in this review. Half of the studies identified West Nile virus among individuals experiencing homelessness, and the other half reported cases of malaria. These studies show that individuals who spend more time outdoors, including individuals experiencing homelessness, may be at a greater risk of MBDs compared to the general population. However, the full extent of mosquito-borne disease exposure among individuals experiencing homelessness remains unclear. With climate change and globalization, there is a consensus in the literature showing an increasing risk of mosquito-borne disease transmission in the next decades, and we have already started to witness this increasing trend. Moreover, the USA is experiencing a steep increase in the overall nationwide homeless population. Therefore, we argue that developing policies aimed at providing homeless populations with housing during mosquito-borne disease outbreaks could be instrumental in protecting this segment of the population and promoting health equity.

Construction of a chitosan nanoparticle-based nucleic acid pesticide system for the control of Bactrocera dorsalis - Guijian Zhang; Chuang Wu; Ruxin Guo; Bingbing Wei; Shuai Cao; Haoran Wang; Zhen Cao; Yi Liu; Dandan Wei; Peng Han; Changying Niu (Journal of Pest Science, 2026)

Development and Validation of An HPLC Method for Isolation and Structural Elucidation of Impurities in Chlorogenic Acid Self-Microemulsion Formulations - Yue Gao; Yanan Wang; Jing Xu; Ming Ji; Dongyang Zhao; Yanqi Han; Longhui Hao; Yi Zhang; Ying Sun; Zhenshuai Qin; Jun Ye; Hongliang Wang; et al. (Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation, 2026)

LncRNA TUG1 promotes hypertrophic scar formation via the miR-627/IGF1R axis - Zeming Bai; Ziyang Han; Xiangzi Kong; Rirui Zhao; Haiwei Sun; Hai Huang; GuYue Wang; Zhe Li; Kai Tao; Jiulong Liang (Journal of Molecular Histology, 2026)
Hypertrophic scars (HS) are fibrotic skin disorders driven by abnormal fibroblast activity. The molecular mechanisms underlying HS remain incompletely understood, particularly the role of non-coding RNAs. Expression levels of lncRNA TUG1, miR-627, and IGF1R were measured in HS tissues and fibroblasts using qRT-PCR and Western blotting. Dual-luciferase assays validated direct interactions. Functional effects of TUG1 and miR-627 on fibroblast proliferation and migration were assessed using MTT and Transwell assays. A rabbit ear model of HS was used to examine in vivo effects of TUG1 and miR-627 modulation on scar formation and molecular expression. TUG1 was significantly upregulated in HS tissues and inversely correlated with miR-627, which was downregulated. TUG1 promoted fibroblast proliferation and migration by directly sponging miR-627, thereby lifting repression on IGF1R, a known pro-fibrotic effector. Luciferase assays confirmed direct binding of miR-627 to both TUG1 and IGF1R. Co-transfection of miR-627 attenuated TUG1-induced IGF1R upregulation and reversed its pro-fibrotic cellular effects. In vivo, TUG1 overexpression led to increased scar thickness, collagen deposition, and IGF1R expression, while miR-627 overexpression mitigated these effects. Co-administration of both restored scar morphology and molecular markers to near-control levels. TUG1 promotes hypertrophic scar formation by sponging miR-627 and derepressing IGF1R. This newly identified TUG1–miR-627–IGF1R axis plays a central role in HS pathogenesis and may serve as a promising therapeutic target for fibrotic skin disease.

Clinical efficacy of Fufang Zaofan Pills and their immunomodulatory effects on peripheral blood dendritic cells in individuals with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndrome - Fei-Fei Zhang; Xiao-Yun Gao; Li-Lai Jiang; Xiu-Wen Yu; Shu-Zhen Yu; Ya-Jun Jiang; Xiu-Hua Han (Journal of Molecular Histology, 2026)

Mechanistic insights into the neuroprotective effects of yangyin formula on cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury via the IL-17A/MAPK/NF-κB signaling pathway - Kun Shi; Haofang Wan; Jin Han; Jiehong Yang; Haitong Wan (Journal of Molecular Histology, 2026)

Estrogen promotes osteogenesis via YAP1-driven activation of ERα orchestrated through TEAD1 binding to the ERα promoter - Ruiying Han; Yikai He; Fushuang Liu; Tianyi Wang; Qi Wang; Wanxi Chen; Ding Bai; Yongwen Guo (Journal of Molecular Histology, 2026)

Towards a mass-balanced ecoinvent life cycle assessment database - Han De Wachter; Thomas Sonderegger; Guillaume Bourgault; Guillaume Majeau-Bettez (Journal of Industrial Ecology, 2026)

Does the heat tolerance induced by Sargassum horneri extract in Pyropia yezoensis sporophytes transfer to gametophytes? - Ho-Hyeon Lee; Jae Woo Jung; Ji-Sook Park; Qikun Xing; Young-Seok Han; Jang Kyun Kim (Journal of Applied Phycology, 2026)

Multi-functional roles of cold shock protein genes (CSPs) in the toxic marine dinoflagellate Alexandrium catenella: assessment of cold, heat, and metal stress - Quynh Thi Nhu Bui; Han-Sol Kim; Jang-Seu Ki (Journal of Applied Phycology, 2026)

A Feasibility Study on Ultrasonic Vibration as a Filter Cloth Cleaning for Anaerobic Digestion Contamination by High-Pressure Dehydration - Eunju Kim; Gyeong Woo Kim; Seong Kuk Han; Oh Kyung Choi (International Journal of Environmental Research, 2026)

HPCSMN: A Classification Method of Chemotherapy Sensitivity of Hypopharyngeal Cancer Based on Multimodal Network - Weiqi Fu; Haiyan Li; Xiongwen Quan; Xudong Wang; Wanwan Huang; Han Zhang (Interdisciplinary Sciences: Computational Life Sciences, 2026)

Characterization of groundwater response and hydrogeological properties surrounding the Pohang earthquake, South Korea - Han-Sun Ryu; Jin-Yong Lee; Heejung Kim; Darae Jeong (Hydrogeology Journal, 2026)

Effects of light-emitting diode (LED) light sources on in vitro protocorm-like body (PLB) proliferation, plantlet regeneration, and ex vitro acclimatization in Cymbidium ‘Snow Pearl’ - Beomsoo Kang; Ye-Won Kim; Han-Sol Lee; Jong-Eun Han; Hosakatte Niranjana Murthy; Yae Jin Kim; Pil Man Park; So-Young Park (Horticulture, Environment, and Biotechnology, 2026)

Genetic diversity and genome-wide association study of horticultural traits in pumpkins (Cucurbita moschata) originating from East Asia - Eun Su Lee; Yoon Jeong Jang; Ye-Rin Lee; Oakjin Lee; Hee-Bum Yang; Hye-Eun Lee; Koeun Han; Do-Sun Kim (Horticulture, Environment, and Biotechnology, 2026)

Comparative responses of fruit quality attributes, mineral nutrients, and targeted metabolites in fruit of early- to mid-season apple cultivars at harvest - Jinhee Lee; Hnin Phyu Lwin; Seung Yeon Han; Si-Eun Byeon; Hyowon Park; Theint Thandar Latt; Jiwon Park; Sooyeon Lim; Jong Taek Park; Ha-il Jung; Dagyeong Kwon; Jeong Hee Kim; et al. (Horticulture, Environment, and Biotechnology, 2026)

Analysis of genetic diversity and population structure in Shaoyang tea plants (Camellia sinensis) utilizing KASP markers and SNP loci - Jin Li; Xiao-Yan Qiu; Chang-Qing Xie; Han Tang; Ai-Ming Tang; Jun Tang (Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution, 2026)

Drinking Water Hardness (as a Proxy for Calcium) Significantly Modifies the Relationship Between Dental Caries Prevalence in 5 Year Old Children and Drinking Water Fluoride and Socio-economic Inequalities in England - Mohammad Mehrabi; Yang Han; Deborah Moore; Matthew J. Ascott; Anne-Marie Glenny; David A. Polya (Exposure and Health, 2026)
Dental caries (DC) is the most prevalent chronic disease. Previous studies have revealed negative associations between DC prevalence and both drinking water fluoride concentration (F) and socioeconomic status but further predictors, notably drinking water calcium, have been little explored, particularly in the UK. Therefore, this study employed multiple linear regression (MLR) to model the dependency of children’s DC on all three of these predictors, namely (i) F, (ii) IMD: index of multiple deprivation, and (iii) WH: water hardness—as a proxy for calcium concentration; in England. The results showed that all three predictors are statistically significantly (p < 0.05) associated with DC, with, separately, increased fluoride, increased water hardness, and decreased deprivation being associated with lower DC. A key novel finding is that the DC ~ F relationship is quantitatively less pronounced (by about 24%) when WH is included as a predictor—thus the oral health and financial benefits of water fluoridation based on models not considering water calcium may overestimate or underestimate those benefits depending upon water calcium (or WH as a proxy). Moreover, segmented analyses showed that, potentially and partially due to WH’s influence, the DC ~ F relationship is dependent upon F concentration, with the dependence much stronger for drinking water F < 0.10 mg/L than for F > 0.37 mg/L, a concentration considerably lower than the widely reported optimal F, i.e., (0.7–1.0) mg/L. Any modelling of expected costs and benefits for fluoridation should explicitly include consideration of water calcium (or WH as proxy) and the non-first-order linear DC ~ F relationship.

Reliability and validity of the steep ramp test to assess cardiorespiratory fitness in apparently healthy adults - Ingeborg A. Trul-Kreuze; Bart C. Bongers; Darcy Ummels; Caspar Mylius; Anuschka S. Niemeijer; Tim Takken; Marianne K. Nieuwenhuis; Han Houdijk; Moniek Akkerman (European Journal of Applied Physiology, 2026)

Effects of hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl hydroxylase inhibitors on lipid profiles in patients with chronic kidney disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis - Yun-Hui Huang; Yu-Han Huang; Tzu-Rong Peng; Ta-Wei Wu (European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 2026)

Carbon tax/subsidy and the potential for forest carbon sinks in China - Han Zhang; G. Cornelis van Kooten; Chao Yue; Hongqiang Yang; Peter Smith (European Journal of Forest Research, 2026)
China seeks to expand forest-based carbon sinks, yet it remains unclear which pricing instruments and price levels deliver the largest additional sequestration under China’s land and governance constraints. We develop an evaluative framework that separates the extensive and intensive margins by pairing a province-level land-use share model for the extensive margin with a rotation model for the intensive margin, and benchmark all results against a dynamic business-as-usual projection (2020–2060). We compare three instruments—tax-only, subsidy-only, and hybrid (tax-and-subsidy)—across carbon prices. Four results emerge. First, while the hybrid consistently produces the largest sink, its advantage over a subsidy-only policy is small (≈ 1.08–9.38%), making subsidy-only the practical second-best once administrative/transaction costs of the tax leg are considered. Second, policy responses are non-monotonic in the price signal: a low-efficiency band exists around 200–300 CNY/tCO 2 , whereas the carbon price of 100 CNY/tCO 2 delivers the second-highest sink at the lowest average cost, making it the cost-effective choice in our setting. Third, policy effectiveness in China is transmitted primarily through the intensive margin: most additional sinks arise from longer rotations and higher stand densities on existing forests, not from large net area gains. Fourth, a tax-only instrument risks a “carbon-tax trap”: the harvest tax has little leverage on rotations but depresses forestland rent, yielding net area losses and a negative total effect. These findings provide useful evidence for policy-making to incentivize forest carbon sequestration in China.

A Review on Treatment Technologies for High-NaHCO3 Produced Water: Principles, Applications, and Future Perspectives - Shenglong Yuan; Huili He; Chengtun Qu; Lei Han; Jiaxuan Liu; Haijie Hu (Environmental Processes, 2026)

Stewardship Behaviour Among Residents of the Great Barrier Reef Region and the Role of Self-Efficacy - Jane Dousset; Matthew I. Curnock; Ju-Han Zoe Wang; Tracy Schultz; Angela J. Dean (Environmental Management, 2026)
As the Great Barrier Reef (GBR, the Reef) faces unprecedented threats, reducing anthropogenic pressures and fostering stewardship within coastal communities are among the strategic priorities identified in the Australian and Queensland Government’s Reef 2050 Long-Term Sustainability Plan. While research indicates that Australians have limited awareness of reef stewardship actions, few studies have specifically examined patterns and enablers of stewardship in reef communities. To address this gap, we surveyed residents of the GBR region ( n = 2317) to examine (i) the types and prevalence of Reef stewardship actions amongst Reef residents (ii) the role of self-efficacy (i.e. an individual’s confidence in their own ability to achieve an outcome) in shaping stewardship behaviour on the GBR and (iii) factors that influence self-efficacy in relation to Reef-protection. We found that many residents report they perform stewardship actions related to pollution, like beach cleanups, with few respondents identifying actions related to climate mitigation. Analysis examining how factors shape stewardship and self-efficacy revealed a complex pattern of findings. On one hand, factors such as feeling a moral obligation to act supported stewardship engagement and self-efficacy. In contrast, being satisfied with reef management was associated with lower rates of stewardship and self-efficacy. These findings suggest a potential trade-off in perceptions of personal and institutional responsibility for action, and highlight the need promote narratives of shared responsibility when promoting stewardship.

Quantitative source apportionment of soil geochemical elements in a typical mountain-plain transition zone, northern China: the combined influence of geological background and anthropogenic activities - Huan Li; Yi-Xuan Zhang; Yang Yao; Qin-Rui Zhang; Bo Zhang; Yong-Wei Zhao; Bing Han; Guo-Li Yuan (Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 2026)

Scale-dependent turbulent coherent structures and pollutant fluxes over heated urban surfaces: spectral proper orthogonal decomposition and amplitude modulation analysis - Dong-Hwi Kim; Beom-Soon Han; Seong-Ho Hong; Kyeongjoo Park; Jong-Jin Baik (Environmental Fluid Mechanics, 2026)

Visible-light activation of H2O2 by red-mud/biochar: 1O2 pathway for efficient tetracycline degradation - Yi Han; Ting Shi; Shuai Yang; Mingming Wu; Hongcheng Gao; Dejin Wang; Emeka E. Oguzie; Changyong Zhang (ENGINEERING Environment, 2026)

Study on the application of knowledge graph and large language model in question answering on water conservancy knowledge field - Xubo Han; Bing Liu; Zhengyu Yang; Wenzhe Tang (Earth Science Informatics, 2026)

Reactivation and Management of Endogenous Latent Herpesviruses in the Spaceflight Environment - Biying Zhang; Peijun Han; Yong Liu (Current Microbiology, 2026)
The microgravity, radiation, and high-stress environment of space present unique challenges to astronauts’ physical and mental health. In this environment, interactions between the host and pathogens are altered, thereby increasing astronauts’ risk of endogenous viral infections. Notably, viral shedding detected during spaceflight does not necessarily indicate clinically significant disease, and the distinction between molecular reactivation, productive viral replication, and symptomatic infection must be carefully considered. This review aims to ensure mission success and enhance space biocapacity and biodefence by summarizing case studies and reactivation mechanisms of endogenous latent herpesviruses, the latest prevention and control strategies, and the challenges posed by host variability and antiviral efficacy in the space environment.

Archaeal and Bacterial Communities and Their Relations with Hydrochemistry in Gongzhu Co, a Carbon-Poor, Nutrient-Rich Basin Lake of the Qinghai–Xizang Plateau - Minhaoxue Zou; Yujie Tao; Bohan Shi; Rong Xu; Rong Wang; Yongzhen Li; Rui Han; Derui Zhu (Current Microbiology, 2026)

Sabulicella flocculans sp. nov., a Floc-Forming Bacterium of the Genus Sabulicella Isolated from Activated Sludge - Ansi Jiang; Xinjing Du; Yaqi Liu; Dian Jiao; Han Chen; Xin Wang; Yong Zhang; Shanhui Wang; Wei Li; Haiyan Zeng; Yan Huang; Dongru Qiu (Current Microbiology, 2026)

Improved methods for determining maximum horizontal stress from borehole breakout - Yanhui Han; Khaqan Khan; Tameem M. Almani; Murtadha J. AlTammar; Osman Hamid (Computational Geosciences, 2026)

A denoising diffusion probabilistic model-based method for rough discrete fracture network fine modeling considering location optimization and multivariate distribution of parameters - Shuyang Han; Jiajun Wang; Dawei Tong; Xiaoling Wang; Wanyu Zhang; Jinkun Du (Computational Geosciences, 2026)

Rapid intensification of western north pacific tropical cyclones features more concentrated onset for September and slower translation - Huichao Tian; Di Tian; Han Zhang; Feng Zhou (Climate Dynamics, 2026)

Multilevel insights into obesity, race/ethnicity, and survival in early-onset colorectal cancer in Georgia - Meng-Han Tsai; Marlo Vernon; Malcolm Bevel; Parmida Jamshidi; Jorge Cortes; Aaron Kruse-Diehr (Cancer Causes & Control, 2026)

Integrated petrographic and statistical analysis of the Late Paleozoic Taiyuan and Shanxi formations, Northern China Block: Implications for depositional environments and provenance - Lei Xue; Haijun Wang; Muhammad Rizwan; Ke Han; Mintao Dong; Hualong Yu; Rukui Lu; Chao Deng; Xin Cheng (Carbonates and Evaporites, 2026)

Element enrichment and loss of chloride-type oilfield brine under natural evaporation conditions in summer - Jiahuan Han; Mianping Zheng; Zhen Nie; Qian Wu (Carbonates and Evaporites, 2026)

Characteristics of epikarst reservoirs in Tahe Oilfield, Tarim Basin, China - Yongqiang Li; Liying Cao; Chuanzhen Song; Dong Han; Yue Dong; Chen Yu (Carbonates and Evaporites, 2026)

Ground response analysis and liquefaction assessment of subsea soils at an offshore platform site - Hyejin Lee; Byungmin Kim; Jieun Kim; Taek Hee Han; Jun Kil Park; Youngjin Choi; Hyung-Ik Cho; Jae-Hyun Kim; Jeongmin Goo (Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 2026)
The development of underwater infrastructure is increasingly important due to the rising demand for offshore resource utilization and marine spatial expansion. This study evaluates the seismic behavior of subsea soil at a proposed offshore platform site, focusing on liquefaction potential and cyclic softening. Site-specific geotechnical investigations, including Standard penetration tests (SPT), cone penetration tests (CPT), and shear wave velocity ( V S ) measurements, were conducted to characterize the soil profile. Nonlinear site response analysis revealed significant amplification of seismic waves in the 0.2–2.0 s period range, due to soft clay layers. Liquefaction potential was evaluated using cyclic resistance ratio (CRR) and cyclic stress ratio (CSR) methods, following KDS 17 10 00 and effective stress-based dynamic analysis. Results indicated that the upper soil layers consist of high-plasticity clay, have a low likelihood of liquefaction. Cyclic softening analysis showed that softening may occur at shallow depths under 50-year return period earthquakes, and more broadly under 500-year events. The factor of safety varied depending on the undrained shear strength ( S u ) estimation method. While the site satisfies international seismic design standards for liquefaction, potential cyclic softening suggests that further design considerations are needed. This study offers a practical framework for evaluating seismic stability of submarine soils.

Stand age drives divergent microbial metabolic limitations and ecosystem multifunctionality between rhizosphere and bulk soils in subtropical Cryptomeria japonica plantations - Shanshan Huang; Yi Jian; Jing Li; Dengjie Zhou; Zhenfeng Xu; Bo Tan; Xinglei Cui; Tong Zhang; Lin Xu; Han Li; Li Zhang; Lixia Wang; et al. (Soil Ecology Letters, 2026)

Long-term warming alters soil carbon composition without reducing total carbon in an alpine meadow - Ying Chen; Mengguang Han; Qi Shen; Xinquan Zhao; Huiying Liu; Biao Zhu (Soil Ecology Letters, 2026)

Development of high-resolution land surface temperature and paddy area estimation technique using multi-source satellite image-based downscaling - Kiramat Hussain; Jeongho Han; Kyoung Jae Lim; Jonggun Kim (Paddy and Water Environment, 2026)

Design and validation of an L-shaped retaining wall for overtopping prevention in earthen dams - Younghak Lee; Jinwook Kim; Jisang Han; Cheolhan Kim; Jaejeong Kim; Jaesung Park; Dalwon Lee (Paddy and Water Environment, 2026)

PODFA: A Raspberry Pi-Based User-Friendly Analyzer Measuring Petal Detachment Force in Flower Abscission Studies - Minsoo Han; Hoon Jung; Yuree Lee (Journal of Plant Biology, 2026)

Spatiotemporal variability of maximum precipitation altitude and precipitation gradients in global mountain basins - Yiping Fu; Weijun Sun; Rensheng Chen; Chuntan Han; Baojuan Huai; Yuzhe Wang; Hongmin An; Yingshuang Wang; Lei Wang (Journal of Mountain Science, 2026)

Phylogenetic Relationships Within Ellobiidae (Gastropoda: Eupulmonata) Based on Complete Mitochondrial Genomes: New Insights and Taxonomic Implications - Shaowen Han; Xiao Han; Jihang Gong; Tao Xu; Lingfeng Kong (Journal of Ocean University of China, 2026)

Piericidin F, a Novel Marine-Derived Piericidin Derivative, Degrades High-Risk HPV Oncoproteins E6/E7 by ROS-Dependent Ubiquitin Proteasome System and Induces Apoptosis in HeLa Cells - Weiyi Zhang; Yifan Chen; Yimin Chang; Xiaoning Han; Yufeng Yang; Qianqun Gu; Dehai Li; Ming Liu (Journal of Ocean University of China, 2026)

Two Novel Peniphenone Derivatives with Distinct Stereoconfigurations from Ascidian-Derived Fungus Diaporthe sp. SYSU-MS4722 and Their Anti-Fibrotic Activities - Shuya Ren; Yanhong Han; Yan Yan; Yuran Zhou; Siwen Yuan; Junjie Chen; Heng Guo; Zhenjian Lin; Qifeng Lin; Senhua Chen; Lan Liu; Yongkang Qiao; et al. (Journal of Ocean University of China, 2026)

Development and Evaluation of a Novel 3D Variational Assimilation Framework for Regional Chemistry–Weather Forecasting - Zhaorong Zhuang; Weihong Tian; Liping Huang; Xueshun Shen; Wei Han; Hong Wang; Xingliang Li; Xiaoye Zhang (Journal of Meteorological Research, 2026)

TSUD: A deep learning-based approach for slope unit delineation in Loess Yuan landforms - Fan Liu; Tianyu Zhang; Yahong Deng; Faqiao Qian; Yan Wang; Xue Han; Jingkang Feng (Journal of Geographical Sciences, 2026)

Subduction-Accretion Process of the Neo-Tethyan Ocean: Insights from the Purang Mélange in the Western Yarlung Zangbo Suture Zone - Zhicheng Yu; Jingen Dai; Jie Shen; Kai Yang; Xu Han; Shiying Xu (Journal of Earth Science, 2026)

Allelopathic Effects and Cytotoxic Mechanism of Juniperus sabina Essential Oil via Inhibition of Cell Division in Model Plant Species - Zhou Shixing; Chen Hongyang; Shan Zixiang; Han Caixia; Shi Kai; Shao Hua (Journal of Chemical Ecology, 2026)

Exploring Cyclo (-Gly-Pro) for inflammation modulation in atopic dermatitis: a study on streptococcal postbiotics - Haeun Lee; Yunseok Oh; Tae-Won Seo; Young-Bong Choi; Sol Kim; Sejin Cheon; Dong-Geol Lee; Seunghyun Kang; Kyudong Han; Young Mok Heo; Seyoung Mun (Genes & Genomics, 2026)

Anthropogenic–geological interactions governing Bolboschoenus planiculmis habitat change on the Korean Peninsula - Joo Bong Jeong; Han Jun Woo; Byung-Cheol Kum; Seok Jang; Eui Yong Jeong; Soo-Dong Lee; Tae Soo Chang; Seong Eun Kim; Hoi-Soo Jung; Jeongwon Kang (Geo-Marine Letters, 2026)

Sediment transport characteristics in a highly erosive catchment based on flood events in the northern earth-rocky mountainous areas, China - Jianqiao Han; Yuanhao Liu; Hongting Gao; Lijuan Shen; Xianshuang Xing; Yuan Yuan (Frontiers of Earth Science, 2026)

Groundwater Potential mapping under data constraints: the critical roles of sample size and feature dimensionality - Zitao Wang; Jiansen Li; Yang Liu; Jinjun Han (Frontiers of Earth Science, 2026)

Kinetic Modelling of the Decay of Respiratory Syncytial Viruses (RSV) Facilitated a Robust Wastewater-Based Surveillance for RSV - Yuqing Long; Jiayi Liu; Xiuyuan Shi; Xueling Yang; Yongyan Long; Jinzhou Xiao; Xinxin Han; Songzhe Fu (Food and Environmental Virology, 2026)

Crop type modulates the reorganization of soil microbial functions induced by long-term fertilization - Guangren Zheng; Xiaozeng Han; Xinchun Lu; Xu Chen; Wenxiu Zou (Applied Soil Ecology, 2026)

Engineering synthetic microbial communities in the crop rhizosphere to advance agricultural systems - Jiayuan Wang; Ruixi Lin; Jiahui Gong; Kun Han; Bingyin Peng; Kai Liu; Binghai Du; Chengqiang Wang (Applied Soil Ecology, 2026)

Synergistic acceleration of woody debris decomposition by nitrogen deposition and mycorrhizal network disruption in a temperate forest - Zhongjie Sun; Yaxuan Cui; Zixuan Wang; Yipu Wu; Yaru Nie; Mingming Cui; Zahoor ul Haq; Mohsin Khan; Shijie Han; Feirong Ren; Junqiang Zheng (Applied Soil Ecology, 2026)

The protective shade alters prokaryotic community dynamics on sandstone biofilm: Evidence from DNA and RNA-based high-throughput sequencing for heritage conservation - Yong Zhang; Fasi Wu; Zengyang Han; Penghui Guo; Xinghua Ding; Dongpeng He; Xiaobo Liu; Pengfei Hu; Ji-Dong Gu; Huyuan Feng (Applied Soil Ecology, 2026)

Unraveling spatiotemporal inequalities and nonlinear drivers in the sustainable transition of cultivated land use: Evidence from the Yangtze River Delta region, China - Shilei Wang; Xiaobin Jin; Yanbo Qu; Yeting Fan; Jing Liu; Bo Han; Yinkang Zhou (Applied Geography, 2026)

The unequal carbon cost of commuting: Income-Driven disparities in urban China - Shuaishuai Han; Changhong Miao; Qianqian Liu (Applied Geography, 2026)

Assessing the coupling coordination degree of energy-economy-environment and influencing factors in China's industrial mariculture: from a life cycle perspective - Fengfan Han; Yang Bai; Fei Jia; Haochen Hou; Zhen Ma; Ying Liu (Aquacultural Engineering, 2026)

Evaluation of fluid behavior and turnover in aquaculture tanks using CFD and transient temperature fields - Seung-Jun Lee; Hyeon Geun Shin; Kyung-Nam Han (Aquacultural Engineering, 2026)

Development of a two-dimensional thermal network model for performance prediction of printed circuit steam generators - Hyunjun Cho; Seok Kim; Cheong Bong Chang; Youngmin Bae; Hun Sik Han (Annals of Nuclear Energy, 2026)

Operational strategies for nuclear district heating systems in extremely cold climates - Ruo-Jun Xue; Han-Wen Liang; Hao-Fang Chong; Min-Jun Peng (Annals of Nuclear Energy, 2026)

Neutron Data Evaluation in the n + 241 , 243 Am reactions below 200 MeV - Xinwu Su; Yongli Xu; Yinlu Han (Annals of Nuclear Energy, 2026)

Transforming dredged sediment into reactive clay: Critical review of calcination, reactivity, and sustainable valorization as supplementary cementitious material - Seongho Han; Sanghwon Wi; Koochul Ji; Keun-Hyeok Yang; Farshad Rajabipour; Kamal H. Khayat; Jinyoung Yoon (Applied Clay Science, 2026)

Clay minerals in electrochemical technologies: Recent advances in energy storage and electrocatalysis applications - Jiaxing Han; Meng Liu; Tianming Liu; Libing Liao; Ritong Huang; Wenfeng Li; Guocheng Lv (Applied Clay Science, 2026)

Exploratory observation of dietary exogenous bile acids on growth, hepatic glucose metabolism, intestinal and liver health, and fillet quality of Monopterus albus fed high-carbohydrate diets - Jiamin Li; Peng Fang; Ao Luo; Luyao Xu; Tianlun Luo; Junzhang Han; Tingting Li; Xiaoxuan Qi; Shuo Cheng; Huanhuan Huo; Mo Peng (Animal Feed Science and Technology, 2026)

A developed cascade DNA recycling amplification integrating with microchip electrophoresis for ultrasensitive detection of Cronobacter sakazakii - Shuang Tang; Xing Geng; Jianan Lv; Mengmeng Han; Sijin Li; Fan Zhang; Qingjiang Wang (Analytica Chimica Acta, 2026)

Standardized ready-to-use natural deep eutectic solvent-impregnated polypropylene fiber units for robust and high-throughput determination of tyrosine kinase inhibitors in biological fluids - Dong Wang; Mengrong Li; Xiangyu Zhang; Xu Miao; Lifeng Han; Di Chen (Analytica Chimica Acta, 2026)

Qualitative discrimination of common phenolic disinfectants by sensor array based on nanozymes for facile environmental sensing - Qing Han; Xixingchi Chen; Hui Huang; Yongxin Li (Analytica Chimica Acta, 2026)

Enhancing solar-to-chemical conversion by CdSe-cyanobacteria biohybrids - Xiaofei Wu; Fangshu Xing; Yue Qiao; Guodong Luan; Jian Liu; Weihua Wang; Zuozhen Han; Xuefeng Lu (Algal Research, 2026)

A powdery biohybrid nano‑silver sensor based on phycoerythrin and carbon nanotubes for visual detection of Hg2+ in aquatic products - Chuanxu Liu; Xiangyu Lan; Changzhuo Zheng; Qinghao Ge; Xiaolong Han; Yang Pu; Wenjun Li (Algal Research, 2026)

An integrated strategy for Cyclotella cryptica cultivation: From antibiotic selection to efficient mixotrophic bioprocessing - Yalan Yu; Zhichao He; Tengsheng Qiao; Sizhe Fan; Lin Zhang; Jian Li; Spiros N. Agathos; Kehou Pan; Jichang Han (Algal Research, 2026)

Long-term nitrogen fertilizer improves nitrogen use efficiency and wheat yield by regulating the interactions of rhizosphere soil-root-microbes - Xiaoyan Zhang; Xiaojie Han; Qingcheng Li; Qiwen Chen; Ziyue Wu; Jiaxin Zhao; Haiyan Zhang; Yanfei Zhang; Dongyun Ma; Yingxin Xie; Geng Ma; Chenyang Wang (Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment, 2026)

Sidewall evaporation drives soil moisture heterogeneity in terraced fields on the Chinese Loess Plateau - Chenyun Bai; Xiaoyang Han; Changyan Yin; Xiaoling Yu; Jie Zhang; Qi Liu; Yilin Wang; Weixiang Cai; Jiangbo Qiao; Yuanjun Zhu (Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, 2026)

Combining sun-induced chlorophyll fluorescence and seasonal climate forecast for 8-day dynamic in-season crop yield prediction - Chenxi Lu; Guoyong Leng; Lubin Han; Linfei Yu; Jiali Qiu; Lei Yao; Haiyang Tu; Xiaoyong Liao; Shengzhi Huang; Jian Peng (Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, 2026)

A novel memory-based deep learning framework for reliable joint estimation of daily vegetation carbon fluxes - Ximing Chen; Jiejun Huang; Han Zhou; Jianyong Dong; Wenxu Liu; Youjia Liang (Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, 2026)

Age- and season-modulated water use strategies in mixed plantations of Betula alnoides and Castanopsis hystrix - Yu-han Chang; Bo-yao Chen; Chun-sheng Wang; Kai-li Liu; Hai-feng Yin; Jie Zeng (Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, 2026)

Weakening sensitivity of China’s terrestrial evapotranspiration to vegetation greening in a warmer world - Hui Guo; Nan Wei; Zhuoyi Tu; Huiping Huang; Fang Wan; Han Wang; Yanmei Wang; Shengzhi Huang (Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, 2026)

Large-eddy simulation of turbulence and pollutant dispersion in urban street canyons with building-height vegetation - Han Jiao; Tetsuya Takemi (Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, 2026)

Interplay of fracture roughness and wettability on immiscible displacement under favorable conditions: A lattice Boltzmann simulation with an improved wetting treatment - Han Huang; Yi-Feng Chen; Zhibing Yang; Ran Hu; Jia-Qing Zhou (Advances in Water Resources, 2026)

The jamming and spoofing of GNSS in Persian Gulf during the Israel-Iran conflict: an analysis by receiver data - Da Xu; Hongqing Li; Yongchun Wang; Dong Huang; Han Zhao; Jiageng Chi; Qiong Wu (Advances in Space Research, 2026)

Scheduling multiple agile Earth observation satellites with multiple observations - Xinwei Wang; Chao Han; Roel Leus (Advances in Space Research, 2026)

The aging eye: navigating molecular mechanisms and innovative interventions - Yumeng Lin; Zhongyu Han; Yunfeng Zhang; Ruimin Yuan; Mingyu Huang; Yating Liu; Jun Wang; Chen Xu; Luze Liu; Ping Yu; Qingsong Yang; Liuzhi Zeng; et al. (Biogerontology, 2026)

Biodegradation of poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)/poly (lactic acid) under food waste composting: CO2 emissions and compost maturity characteristics - Jingying Shang; Ziyi Liu; Shunli Wang; Xingyuan Yang; Lili Han; Lili Wang (Biodegradation, 2026)

KDM3A Modulates Trastuzumab Resistance in HER2− Positive Breast Cancer Cells via the PI3K/AKT/ERK Pathway - Yuanxing Han; Jiayi Guo; Ting Yang; Xuewen Liu; Honghuo Yan; Yuanzhang Li; Juan Yao (Biochemical Genetics, 2026)

Odorous substances released by the flowers of Daucus carota L. attract red imported fire ants (Solenopsis invicta Buren) - Shuai Yu; Hongjing Zhou; Yangming Jiang; Yanju Li; Yonghong Bai; Xiaomei Wu; Ziyi Wang; Meng Lan; Huijun Hu; Kezhan Han; Jun Huang; Yan Li (Arthropod-Plant Interactions, 2026)

Development of an integrated physiologically based toxicokinetic-toxicodynamic model for quantitative prediction of polyhexamethylene guanidine-induced human toxicity - Ji-Hun Jang; Dae-Han Park; Jong-Jin Kim; Yong Joo Park; Kyu Hyuck Chung; Hye-Jin Kim; Haewon Kim; Seung-Hyun Jeong (Archives of Toxicology, 2026)

FTCSEM—A FORTRAN-based parallelized 1D CSEM forward and inversion program for arbitrary source-receiver geometry - Wei-ying Chen; Si-xu Han; Wan-ting Song; Yu-lian Zhu; Zheng Liu (Applied Geophysics, 2026)

Research on Gravity and Apparent Density Changes in the Focal Area before and after the Wushi Ms7.1 Earthquake - Lei Zhao; Yassen Abdutair; Dai-Qin Liu; YuShan Ailixiati; Li Chen; Jie Li; Kai Han; Xiang-Kui Kong (Applied Geophysics, 2026)

3D Electrical Resistance Tomography for Finite-Volume Targets Using Unstructured FEM and L-BFGS - Shi-jie Gao; Han-dong Tan; Huan Ma; Feng-qun Ma; Jian-ping Wu; Xiao Liu (Applied Geophysics, 2026)

Effects of Foliar Calcium Application on Firmness, Pectin Dynamics, and Gene Regulation in Strawberry Fruit - Zihan Geng; Qiushi Li; Chunwen Yu; Yu Wang; Deguo Han; Jing Dong (Applied Fruit Science, 2026)

Targeting programmed cell death: a novel therapeutic paradigm for cancer based on mode-of-death classification - Xi Qiao; Ting Ye; Tinggai Wu; Xu Han; Tiantian Sun; Haiqiang Wang; Junru Jia; Yuanyuan Dai; Ruohan Yun; Shuo Jiang; Yuming Qin; Zhenzhen Liu; et al. (Apoptosis, 2026)

Neutrophil extracellular traps in post-traumatic urethral microenvironment promote hypertrophic urethral stricture via the TLR9/NF-kB/Smad3/IL-8 axis - Ye-Hui Chen; Zhi-Bin Ke; Bo-Han Lin; Yi-Cheng Xu; Xue-Yi Xue; Qing-Shui Zheng; Xiong-Lin Sun; Yong Wei; Ying-Chun Liang; Ning Xu (Apoptosis, 2026)

Catalase is a critical virulence factor in Aeromonas schubertii infection of snakehead fish (Channa argus) - Mengzhen Jiang; Haiyan Gong; Qing Wang; Han Lin; Yueming Hu; Hua Li; Jingyang Sun; Kesong Chen; Biao Jiang; Wei Li; Youlu Su; Chun Liu (Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, 2026)

The Influence of Seated Weight-Bearing on Rotational Positional Alterations of Lumbar Facet Joints - Ye Han; Liqi Luo; Xiong Zhang; Jun Miao; Shaosong Sun; Xiaodong Wang (Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 2026)

Biomechanical Impact of Titanium Cage Tilt in the Sagittal Plane in Lumbar Total Spondylectomy: a Finite Element Analysis - Ye Han; Xuehong Ren; Siyuan Wang; Liqi Luo; Yijie Liang; Shaosong Sun; Xinghai Guan; Xinying Zhang; Xiaodong Wang (Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 2026)

Research on Non-destructive Detection of Chlorophyll in Zucchini Leaves Based on Machine Learning and Color Features - Xinyue Gou; Yuemei Sun; Xin Han; Yubin Lan; Huizheng Wang; Shuo Zhao; Jingbo Bai; Maochang Song (Agricultural Research, 2026)

Heavy Metals in Urban and Rural Indoor Dust in Plateau Homes: Levels, Sources, and Health Risks - Weiying Hou; Ruijing Hu; Zhanpeng Cui; Jinze Wang; Jie Sun; Bingyan Zhang; Xiaoyu Han; Yuanchen Chen; Yong Zhang; Dong Yang; Wei Du (Aerosol Science and Engineering, 2026)

Contrasting Atmospheric Drivers of Greenland’s Warm-Wet and Warm-Dry Extreme Events - Jingyi Li; Xiaoming Hu; Xinlu Chen; Yuhui Han; Ming Cai; Song Yang; Yana Li; Xiaoman Zhang; Lianlian Xu (Advances in Atmospheric Sciences, 2026)

Sketching a Probability Theory of Transition to Turbulence - Zijing Ding; Dazhi Yang; Jin-Han Xie; Hui Li (Advances in Atmospheric Sciences, 2026)

Hemispheric Asymmetry of Land–Ocean Distribution Causes Asynchronous Global Atmospheric Energy Response to Solar Forcing - Yuhui Han; Ming Cai; Zhenning Li; Song Yang; Xiaoming Hu (Advances in Atmospheric Sciences, 2026)

The “Last-mile Efforts” of Subseasonal Prediction and Services for Climate Resilience and Sustainability: Review and Outlook - Jing Yang; Mengqian Lu; Anling Liu; Tat Fan Cheng; Yuxian Pan; Miaoni Gao; Lun Dai; Shentong Li; Wen Deng; Xinyao Feng; Shiyu Zhang; Lu Tang; et al. (Advances in Atmospheric Sciences, 2026)
Subseasonal predictions from 2 weeks to 2 months have made significant advancements over the past decade, driven by progress in physical understanding, climate modeling, computational capabilities, and artificial intelligence (AI). These predictions are increasingly in demand due to their potential to provide stakeholders with adequate lead time for effective disaster adaptation, mitigation, and resource management. However, there remain critical gaps in the engagement between prediction providers and service users. Providers often lack insight into the specific needs of users and do not have transferrable strategies to build trust through tailored evaluations and clear confidence levels, which often results in repeatedly devising approaches for each provider–user interaction. Further, users frequently struggle to interpret predictions and are hesitant to make decisions based on these uncertain outcomes. This paper attempts to make “last-mile efforts” by reviewing relevant literature, operational systems, and the most informative communications and engagement strategies with key sectors. It proposes a preliminary framework to standardize the approach for provider–user interaction in the context of subseasonal prediction and services, with potential applicability and extension to seamless prediction systems in the future. Lastly, we underscore future directions for subseasonal predictions, emphasizing the integration of dynamic climate modeling and AI-driven enhancements with large ensemble techniques to improve both reliability and confidence. This review is part of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development (2024–33) and contributes to the Seamless Prediction and Services for Sustainable Natural and Built Environment (SEPRESS) Program (2025–32), an initiative endorsed under this global framework.

Correction: Lipid Metabolomics Analysis of a Rosacea Animal Model Induced by Demodex Mite Extract - Siwen Liu; Jiacheng Cao; Dacun Zhang; Zhiqiang Li; Renren Han; Jian Lv; Yuxin Guo; Wei Guo; Xiaodong Zhan; Shengli Gu (Acta Parasitologica, 2026)

Prevalence and Molecular Characterization of Entamoeba spp. in Pigs in Shanxi Province, North China - Ze-Dong Zhang; Han-Dan Xiao; Dong-Yang Wang; Zi-Rui Wang; Xun-Zhi Liu; Nan Su; Xing-Quan Zhu; Qing Liu; Wen-Wei Gao (Acta Parasitologica, 2026)

Association between obesity and subsequent risk of myasthenia gravis: a nationwide population-based cohort study - Soonwook Kwon; Ye Bin Park; Kyung-Do Han; Yeon Hak Chung; Eun Bin Cho; Dong Wook Shin; Ju-Hong Min (Acta Neurologica Belgica, 2026)
Background Obesity causes a pro-inflammatory environment and is an established risk factor for a variety of autoimmune diseases. However, the association with the subsequent risk of myasthenia gravis (MG) was unclear. Methods This nationwide cohort study evaluated 3,937,214 adults over 20 years old, using data from the Korean National Health Insurance Service. Participants were categorized by body mass index (BMI) into underweight (BMI Results During about 10-year follow-up, 799 individuals developed MG (mean age 47.3 years old [SD, 14.02 years], male 54.6%, and BMI ≥ 25 kg/m 2 32.6%). The incidence rate was highest in the obese class II group (3.39/100,000 person-years). Obese class I (aHR 1.20, 95% CI 1.00–1.43) and class II (aHR 1.88, 95% CI 1.37–2.56) groups demonstrated significantly elevated MG risks compared to the normal BMI group. In subgroup analyses, underweight males had a notably increased risk (aHR 2.16, 95% CI 1.24–3.78). Conclusion Obesity has an association with an increased risk of subsequent MG, suggesting a potential risk factor of MG. Further studies are needed to elucidate the association between obesity and MG.

Long-term HRV metrics may assist in differentiating between prolonged disorders of consciousness and emergence from minimally conscious state : a cross-sectional study - Xinwei Tang; Na Ren; Zuojun Cao; Zi Yu; Xu Han; Weiqiang Cai; Youbei Yang; Lisi Lu; Mukedaisihan Maisedi; Zuowen Sun; Junfa Wu; Yi Wu; et al. (Acta Neurologica Belgica, 2026)

Two phases of early Palaeozoic magmatism at the Wude area in the western Bainaimiao arc (Inner Mongolia, China): Petrogenesis and tectonic implications - Cong Ding; Zhicheng Zhang; Yunxi Meng; Jianzhou Tang; Qi Wang; Huaihui Zhang; Baofu Han (Acta Geochimica, 2026)

Phylogeny and Taxonomy of the Coral Reef Maidenhair Fern Adiantum capillus‐veneris subsp. lanyuanum (Pteridaceae) in East Asia - Zhi‐Xiang Chang; Tian‐Chuan Hsu; Xinping Qi; Ching Ming Hsieh; Atsushi Ebihara; Yi‐Han Chang; Yao‐Moan Huang; Li‐Yaung Kuo (New Zealand Journal of Botany, 2026)
Adiantum capillus‐veneris is a species with a worldwide distribution, exhibiting considerable morphological variation, with several infraspecific names applied. Among these infraspecific taxa, A. capillus‐veneris subspecies lanyuanum can be easily distinguished from typical A. capillus‐veneris by its small and 1‐pinnate fronds. This form has been recorded from a few insular populations in Taiwan and Japan, typically inhabiting moist and shaded coral reef cliffs. A chloroplast DNA phylogeny further demonstrates that collections of subsp. lanyuanum across different populations formed a well‐supported clade, and also provides evidence of its genetic distinctiveness and differentiation. Further examination of herbarium specimens and field observations found that, in addition to frond morphology, the rhizome scale differences are also useful for distinguishing the two taxa. As a consequence, A. capillus‐veneris subsp. lanyuanum comb. nov. is proposed as the appropriate taxonomic designation of this taxa and a neotype is designated.

A tidal marsh creek system acts as a main carbon source to adjacent coastal waters - Yawen Bai; Zhongjie Liu; Guangxuan Han; Haiqing Ma; Buli Cui; Weimin Song; Xiaojie Wang; Xiaojing Chu; Xiaoshuai Zhang; Tian Ma; Mingliang Zhao (Limnology and Oceanography, 2026)
The lateral carbon exchange between tidal flat wetlands and adjacent coastal water is an essential process determining whether a salt marsh is a carbon source or sink, yet current research predominantly focuses on vertical carbon exchange. A tidal creek in the Yellow River estuary salt marsh was monthly sampled from April 2024 to March 2025 to explore the spatiotemporal patterns, origins, and influencing factors of dissolved organic carbon, dissolved inorganic carbon, and particulate organic carbon across complete tidal cycles and seasonal variations. Both dissolved organic carbon and dissolved inorganic carbon exhibited pronounced seasonal variations, with lower concentrations in winter, whereas particulate organic carbon exhibited no pronounced seasonal variations. Different carbon concentrations exhibited a seaward‐to‐landward increasing gradient across the creek system and an inverse trend with water depth, except winter particulate organic carbon, with terrestrial humic‐like components making up about 66%. This indicates that salt marshes act as lateral carbon sources, primarily in the form of dissolved inorganic carbon (accounting for about 80% of the total carbon), exporting terrestrial carbon to adjacent coastal waters via tidal creeks. Carbon dynamics were seasonally controlled by shifting biotic and abiotic drivers. Temperature and phytoplankton regulated dissolved organic carbon in spring and summer, while tidal forcing dominated in winter; terrestrial inputs dominated year‐round. Tidal activity and biological processes primarily governed dissolved inorganic carbon, with enhanced nutrient‐driven effects in summer and winter. Particulate organic carbon was driven by biotic factors, especially phytoplankton and microphytobenthos, across seasons. This study provides foundational data for quantifying lateral carbon exchange in salt marshes, essential for assessing blue carbon contribution to climate change mitigation.

Pharmacokinetics and Withdrawal Time of Doxycycline in Snakehead ( Channa striata ) Following Oral Medication - Nguyen Quoc Thinh; Han Chi Thien; Mathias Devreese; Siska Croubels; Masashi Maita; Tran Minh Phu (Journal of Fish Diseases, 2026)
The study consisted of two experiments. First, a PK experiment was set up with a single oral dose at 20 mg/kg body weight, and second, a withdrawal time determination study, where the fish were fed once a day for 5 consecutive days at the same dosage. The DOX concentration in medicated feed, fish muscle, plasma, liver, and kidney was analysed by LC–MS/MS. Phoenix 8.1 and WT 1.4 software were used in the calculation for PK parameters and withdrawal time, respectively. DOX was absorbed quickly into plasma after oral medication with an absorption half‐life T 1/2abs of 0.12 h, reaching the C max (116 μg/L) at 1 h ( T max ). DOX distribution was highest in the kidney, followed by the liver and plasma. The high DOX concentration in the kidney and liver supports the possibility of using DOX to treat relevant bacterial infections in snakehead. In conclusion, DOX is rapidly absorbed in snakehead after oral medication, has a significant tissue distribution, followed by slow elimination. Finally, after feeding medicated feed for 5 consecutive days, the withdrawal times of DOX in composite muscle and skin samples of snakehead were 4 days and 6 days (at 28.5°C) according to the maximum residue limits set by the European Commission (100 μg/kg for bovine, porcine and poultry) and Japanese authority (50 μg/kg), respectively.

Description of the second scale‐developed and eyed Sinocyclocheilus (Cypriniformes: Cyprinidae) species from South Guizhou, China, with evolutionary implications - Zhi‐Xuan Zeng; Xing‐Wei Cai; Jia‐Jun Zhou; Wei‐Tao Chen; Wei‐Han Shao (Journal of Fish Biology, 2026)
The genus Sinocyclocheilus represents the world's most diverse cavefish radiation, typically exhibiting troglomorphic traits such as scale regression and eye degeneration. Notably, Sinocyclocheilus macrolepis from a tributary of the Long‐Jiang of the Pearl River retains fully developed scales despite inhabiting epigean streams, a rare trait among its cave‐adapted congeners. The Sinocyclocheilus specimens collected from a tributary of the Hongshui‐He of the Pearl River in South Guizhou exhibit overall similarities to S. macrolepis with fully developed scales and normal eyes. Phylogenetic analyses using mitochondrial Cyt b and ND4 genes reveal that these specimens represent a novel species, sister to S. macrolepis but with significant genetic divergence, and closely related to Sinocyclocheilus ronganensis . This new species was designated as Sinocyclocheilus pingchowensis in this study. Morphologically, S. pingchowensis differs from S. macrolepis in lateral‐line scale counts, head width, gill‐opening position and pelvic‐fin ray counts. S. pingchowensis along with S. macrolepis and S. ronganensis are herein defined as the S. macrolepis group based on the shared synapomorphies and phylogenetic affinities. The phylogenetic tree suggests that the retention of scales in the species pair of S. pingchowensis and S. macrolepis represents a rare case of evolutionary reversal from cave‐adapted degeneration. This phenotypic re‐emergence correlates with their re‐colonization of surface water, likely reflecting a synergistic adaptation to both photic exposure and occupation of the niche of mid‐upper water strata, coinciding with relaxed selection on cave‐associated trade‐offs. The divergence of S. pingchowensis from its sister species was likely triggered by the river capture event between the two rivers.

Molecular mechanisms of intermuscular bone development in Acrossocheilus wenchowensis - Yunzhi Qian; Lulu Han; Han Zhang; Elyse Uwubuntu; Zheyuan Chen; Bo Zhao; Zhangjie Chu; Shanshan Zhao; Xiaoxin Dai (Journal of Fish Biology, 2026)
Intermuscular bones (IBs) are little bony spicules found in muscle, which are unsafe for human consumption and detrimental to the processing and export of aquatic products. So, studying the development of IBs in aquaculture species is important. We have learned that the IBs of Acrossocheilus wenchowensis are soft and do not affect its consumption, but its development mechanism is not yet fully understood. In this study, we sequenced the transcriptome of epaxial muscle of A. wenchowensis at three key stages (NIB: IBs not yet emerged, 19 days; LIB: several small IBs starting to appear, 25 days; and CIB: all IBs have appeared and have mature morphology, 1 year), and the results showed that 211 overlapping differentially expressed genes (DEGs) function mainly in Wnt, PI3K‐Akt, MAPK and TGF‐β signalling pathways. Analysing the transcriptome data, eight genes related to IBs were differentially expressed in the NIB, LIB and CIB groups. To further explore the expression pattern of genes, we analysed the expression of genes on different days (18 days, 19 days, 20 days, 24 days, 25 days, 26 days, 1 year) using quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT‐PCR). Our results suggested that scx , alpl , bgp and sost genes may play important roles in the formation, ossification and mineralization of IBs. We provide new insights into the development mechanism of IBs of A. wenchowensis .

Host Ecology Shapes Gut Pathogen Evolution: An Eco‐Evolutionary Trade‐Off in Plateau Wildlife - Yu Wang; Yunyun Zhang; Liyuan Feng; Qian Han; Qiaoling Yu; Huan Li (Environmental Microbiology, 2026)
The intestinal tracts of plateau wildlife function as crucial reservoirs for diverse pathogens. However, the mechanisms through which host ecology influences pathogen community assembly and their interactions remain unclear. By comparing the subterranean‐living plateau zokor ( Eospalax baileyi ) with the aboveground plateau pika ( Ochotona curzoniae ) across a two‐and‐a‐half‐year study, this work provides evidence that the distribution and transmission dynamics of pathogens, virulence factor genes (VFGs), and pathogen‐host interaction (PHI) genes are determined by animals' distinct niches. The results demonstrate a clear eco‐evolutionary trade‐off: the plateau zokor, inhabiting stable yet pathogen‐enriched burrow systems, exhibited higher abundances of pathogens, VFGs, and PHI genes in its gut, and formed complex co‐occurrence networks. In contrast, the plateau pika, under diverse environmental exposure, possessed higher pathogen and gene diversity but lower overall abundance, alongside simpler interaction networks indicative of opportunistic colonization. Metagenomic binning indicated a close association among VFGs, PHI genes, and mobile genetic elements (MGEs), pointing to their possible joint transfer. Additionally, animal weight and precipitation were identified as key drivers of pathogen dynamics. These findings indicate that the gut sits at the crossroads of animal and environmental health, highlighting how host‐mediated pathogen evolution across distinct niches shapes the broader One Health dynamics of the plateau ecosystem.

Selective Antimicrobial Activity of Slightly Acidic Electrolyzed Water: Differential Effects on Harmful and Beneficial Bacteria in Microbial Fermentation Systems - Shan Bing; Yao Zang; Haojie Zhu; Jiahong Han; Yingjie Feng; Wenduo Qiao; Chuan Li; Guosheng Zhang; Yanjiao Li; Nengshui Ding; Guoyun Wu; Yitian Zang (Environmental Microbiology, 2026)
Microbial contamination in fermentation systems poses significant risks to safety and efficiency, as harmful microbes can proliferate while conventional disinfectants often indiscriminately harm beneficial lactic acid bacteria (LAB). This study investigated the selective antimicrobial activity of slightly acidic electrolyzed water (SAEW) against Salmonella enteritidis ( S. enteritidis ) and Lactobacillus plantarum ( L. plantarum ) using monoculture, co‐culture and mechanistic analyses. Selectivity was dependent on available chlorine concentration (ACC): at 70 mg/L, S. enteritidis was completely eliminated, while > 40% of L. plantarum survived. In co‐culture, 57.7% of L. plantarum remained viable and recovered, whereas S. enteritidis showed no regrowth. Mechanistic analysis revealed that S. enteritidis was more susceptible due to its thinner cell walls and weaker antioxidant defenses, in contrast to L. plantarum 's thicker peptidoglycan layer and robust stress response, which provided partial resistance. To validate these findings in a practical fermentation context, SAEW was applied to Pennisetum sinese silage, where it suppressed undesirable microbes such as Enterobacter and Clostridium lachnoclostridium , enriched LAB populations and enhanced acidification. These results demonstrate SAEW as a residue‐free agent for targeted pathogen control and microbial community modulation in fermentation environments.

Succession and Functional Adaptation of Bacterial and Fungal Communities in Biological Soil Crusts Responding to Uranium Stress - Mengwei Han; Hua Zhao; Jinlong Lai; Sanping Zhao; Bin Dong; Hailing Xi (Environmental Microbiology, 2026)
Uranium (U) mining causes severe radioactive contamination threatening ecosystems. Biological soil crusts (BSCs), as pioneer communities in degraded habitats, show strong heavy metal accumulation potential, yet their adaptive mechanisms under U stress remain unclear. In this study, BSCs from a uranium tailings dam in Hunan Province were exposed to simulated U stress. Results showed that BSCs exhibited exceptionally high U accumulation capacity (up to 4131 mg/kg), and effectively immobilised U by converting it into residual and organic‐bound fractions (collectively > 70%) via carboxyl complexation and microbial mineralisation, thus significantly reducing environmental mobility. U stress caused damage to the photosynthetic and antioxidant systems of the BSCs. Microbial community complexity decreased, with tolerant taxa including Proteobacteria and Bacilli significantly enriched. Metagenomics revealed distinct cross‐kingdom functional adaptation strategies: bacteria upregulated energy metabolism and acetaldehyde metabolism to facilitate efflux detoxification, while fungi strengthened lipid homeostasis and antioxidant metabolism. Several U‐tolerant strains ( Bacillus, Aspergillus and Penicillium ) closely associated with U immobilisation were further isolated and verified. This study systematically reveals the synergistic tolerance mechanisms of BSCs under U stress and provides key microbial resources and theoretical support for the in situ bioremediation of U‐contaminated sites.

Biocontrol for Shrimp Disease: Comprehensive Review and a Bacterial Disease Biocontrol Practice - Xinyi He; Jian He; Minghong Liu; Menghuang Xu; Jianjun Jiang; Minze Liao; Chengcheng Wu; Peiyun Han; Long Zhang; Shaoping Weng; Zhixun Guo; Jianguo He (Reviews in Aquaculture, 2026)
Biocontrol is a key strategy for disease control, as it is environmentally friendly and widely applicable. This review elaborates on biocontrol in aquaculture, particularly in shrimp culture. Biocontrol in shrimp culture mainly relies on four strategies: (i) direct kill pathogen by Bdellovibrio or bacteriophages; (ii) suppression of intestinal pathogens with probiotics; (iii) reduction of environmental pathogens via probiotics, biofloc, or bivalves and fish; and (iv) blocking transmission of pathogens using predatory fish. “Shrimp‐fish polyculture” system for diseased biocontrol, which is convenient, effective, and affordable, focuses on blocking disease transmission routes. The efficacy of this strategy has been firmly established for white spot syndrome virus (WSSV). However, its application to other shrimp diseases is not widespread. Herein, a “shrimp‐fish polyculture” biocontrol plan was designed and successfully validated against Vibrio harveyi in shrimp. These findings successfully expand the application of the “shrimp‐fish polyculture” system to the control of bacterial diseases in shrimp, thereby offering new perspectives and methods for the biocontrol of diseases caused by various shrimp pathogens.

Emerging Viruses in Decapod Crustaceans: A Global Review - Xuan Dong; Guohao Wang; Kejun Wang; Kaisong Zhang; Hua Xu; Liying Wang; Xuan Li; Liang Qiu; Win Surachetpong; Jing Wang; Jee Eun Han; Kathy F. J. Tang; et al. (Reviews in Aquaculture, 2026)
Due to its advantages of a short production cycle, wide market demand, and profitability, decapod crustacean aquaculture has become one of the fastest‐growing food production systems. However, disease outbreaks have become one of the most important factors limiting the sustainability of decapod crustaceans. This review synthesizes current advancements in the understanding of emerging viral pathogens in decapod crustacean aquaculture, with emphasis on their genomic‐based taxonomical classification, susceptible hosts, global distribution, clinical manifestations, pathogenic mechanisms, diagnostic developments, and management strategies. This paper summarizes details of emerging viruses with confirmed pathogenicity (such as decapod iridescent virus 1), as well as viruses with uncertain or yet‐unconfirmed pathogenic roles. In addition, we highlight the role of next‐generation sequencing in virus discovery and examine the challenges posed by coinfection with other microorganisms. This review provides information to help the decapod crustacean aquaculture industry in setting up early warning systems to prevent the introduction of emerging pathogens into the production systems.

An Adaptive Visual–Tactile Fusion Reinforcement Learning Method for Underwater Manipulator Grasping - Duo Wan; Wei Chen; Yongqing Shi; Lu Han (Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 2026)
Underwater manipulator grasping remains challenging because image blur, light attenuation, and flow-induced disturbances degrade perception and control. These factors make target localization, contact judgment, and stable lifting difficult, especially when visual degradation and tactile fluctuation occur together. We propose AVT-TD3, an adaptive visual–tactile fusion reinforcement learning method for underwater manipulator grasping. AVT-TD3 constructs a unified policy state from visual observations, short-horizon tactile variations, and manipulator proprioception. A gated fusion module adjusts the contribution of each sensory branch, while an action modulation mechanism limits abrupt velocity-command changes during contact establishment and lifting. We train the continuous grasping policy with Twin Delayed Deep Deterministic Policy Gradient (TD3) and evaluate it in simulation under different turbidity, flow velocity, and target conditions, followed by controlled water-tank feasibility validation. Simulation results show that AVT-TD3 achieves better performance than Deep Deterministic Policy Gradient (DDPG), Soft Actor-Critic (SAC), and standard TD3 in success rate, completion steps, slip rate, and velocity-command smoothness. In the standard test scenario, AVT-TD3 achieves a success rate of 92.7%, an average of 76 completion steps, a slip rate of 4.1%, and an action variation magnitude of 0.20. Controlled water-tank tests further support the feasibility of deploying AVT-TD3, although open-water validation remains for future work.

Au–Ag occurrence and Bi–Te redistribution in bornite-hosted exsolution microtextures from the Jiama deposit, Tibet, China - Fengqin Ran; Juxing Tang; Bo Peng; Dabo Feng; Jingrui Han (Mineralium Deposita, 2026)

A Galactose-Modified Light-Activatable Persulfurated Arene Fluorescent Probe for Targeted Imaging of Polarity and Viscosity in Liver Cancer Cells - Pan-Xin Ge; Yan Rong; Lu-Lu Sun; Yuqing Hu; Xianzhi Chai; Hai-Hao Han; Liangliang Zhu (Journal of Fluorescence, 2026)

A Double-Thiadiazole-Derived Fluorescent Probe for the Cyclooxygenase-2 Detection in Colorectal Tumor-Inflammation Interaction - Long Qin; Xionggao Han; Qingqing Fan; Liuyang Jin; Weichun Huang; YiLi Jin; Chaoyue Wang (Journal of Fluorescence, 2026)

Advances in functional properties and sensory quality of high-amylose wheat starch product - Fan Yang; Wei Xu; Bimal Chitrakar; Chaofan Guo; Zhengzong Wu; Han Tao; Min Zhang (Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 2026)

Molecular Characterization of DUSP5 in Large Yellow Croaker (Larimichthys crocea) and Its Potential Immunoregulatory Role in Macrophages - Ziyi Zhou; Tianqi Han; Hongling Wu; Dinaer Yekefenhazi; Kun Ye; Fang Han (Fishes, 2026)
Dual-specificity phosphatase 5 (DUSP5) is a negative regulator of mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling and has been implicated in inflammation and immune regulation. However, its role in teleost fish remains incompletely understood. In this study, DUSP5 from large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea), designated as LcDUSP5, was characterized with respect to its molecular features, tissue distribution, subcellular localization, and transcriptomic associations following transient overexpression in macrophages. The full-length open reading frame (ORF) of LcDUSP5 is 1131 bp and encodes a 376-amino-acid protein containing a conserved rhodanese homology domain and a dual-specificity phosphatase catalytic domain. LcDUSP5, was broadly expressed in the examined tissues, with the highest expression in the liver. Subcellular localization analysis showed that LcDUSP5 was predominantly localized in the nucleus. A transient overexpression model was established in the large yellow croaker head kidney-derived macrophage cell line LM10, and samples collected at 24 h post-transfection were subjected to transcriptome sequencing. A total of 365 differentially expressed genes were identified, including 283 up-regulated and 82 down-regulated genes. GO and KEGG enrichment analyses suggested that these genes were associated with pathways related to endocytosis, chemokine signaling, phagosome function, calcium signaling, and lipid metabolism. These results provide the first characterization of DUSP5 in large yellow croaker combined with transcriptomic analysis of macrophage responses and suggest that LcDUSP5 may be associated with immune-related pathways in teleost macrophages.

Single-cell transcriptomics and multimodal molecular profiling revealed the oncogenesis and tumor microenvironment of cardiac myxoma - Xinyi Yu; Yibo Shi; Mingjie Xie; Kailong Deng; Zean Fu; Shuang Hao; Yu Pei; Zhenxing Liang; Longhui Guo; Jia Li; Jingchao Zhang; Xinwei Han (Science China Life Sciences, 2026)

Spatial agglomeration and climate justice: a study on the impact of new energy industries on carbon equity - Dongri Han; Jialin Zhang; Yingying Zhu; Ziyi Shi (Environment, Development and Sustainability, 2026)

O, S, C isotopic signatures of high-arsenic groundwater in Ngari, Xizang: Seasonal-scale drivers of arsenic release mechanisms - Lian Song; Shehong Li; Jen-How Huang; Fei He; Qiao Han; Jie Liao; Zhenjie Zhao; Ci Ren Qu Ji; Yong Shui (Acta Geochimica, 2026)

Integrated Workflow for Wellbore Stability in Horizontal Drilling of Unconsolidated Sandstone Reservoirs - Gang Li; Yanhui Han; Jianguo Zhang; Ziheng Yao; James Kalinec (Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 2026)

Mass and Energy Balance-Oriented Allocation Mechanism for Petrochemical Product Carbon Footprint - Lili Sun; Hongju Chen; Hetian Zhu; Xiaotong Li; Jiaming Gu; Yinghui Han; Guofei Shen; Yunhu Gao; Baojuan Dou; Chong Wei; Qun Shen; Wei Wei (Aerosol Science and Engineering, 2026)

Research on the Coupled Deterioration Mechanism of Ship Lock Concrete Under Surface Wearing and Carbonation - Benkun Lu; Xuesong Han; Jiawei Zong; Jie Chen; Muzi Yang; Fei Xu (Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 2026)
Ship lock concrete is simultaneously subjected to surface wearing and carbonation under service, yet the coupled deterioration mechanism has not been systematically clarified. In this study, an equivalent cycling test is established to elucidate the synergistic effect of surface wearing and carbonation on carbonation kinetics, pore structure development and mechanical performance. By employing micro-hardness profiling, the thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP) and scanning electron microscope (SEM), the coupled mechanism is revealed and a carbonation model of ship lock concrete under the influence of surface wearing was established. Results show that surface wearing significantly promotes ship lock carbonation, which is confirmed by the increasing carbonation depth and surface densification. Meanwhile, the changes in concrete porosity and carbonation products further emphasize the promoting effect of surface wear on carbonation. Accordingly, the carbonation showed a persistently accelerated deterioration pattern. By revealing the coupled deterioration mechanism of surface wearing and carbonation, this study systematically provides theoretical insights into the durability of ship lock concrete.

Multiscale oceanic response to Typhoon Noru (2022) in the South China Sea: modulation by submesoscale processes - Dongmei Shen; Guoqing Han; Peiyu Liang; Jinyu Cai; Juncheng Xie; Peng Bai; Ze Meng; Yu Liu (Frontiers in Marine Science, 2026)
A comprehensive understanding of the upper-ocean response to typhoons is critical for improving typhoon intensity prediction. Although background mesoscale environments modulate the upper ocean, how submesoscale dynamics specifically drive the three-dimensional reshaping of the post-typhoon wake remains unclear. Our study employs a one-way nested model configuration (9 km parent grid and 3 km child grid) to examine the multiscale oceanic response to Typhoon Noru (2022) within the frontogenetic Vietnam Offshore Current region of the South China Sea. Mixed-layer heat budget analysis revealed that wind-driven vertical mixing primarily governed the forced-stage cooling magnitude, regardless of model resolution. However, the thermal evolution within the post-typhoon cold wake exhibited a pronounced contrast between the two resolutions. Spatial scale decomposition confirmed that the enhanced fine-scale thermal variability was primarily driven by submesoscale flows advecting background temperature gradients. Furthermore, the high-resolution simulation successfully resolved coherent ageostrophic secondary circulations along these submesoscale fronts. These localized overturning motions produced a persistent positive vertical buoyancy flux that slumped horizontal density fronts, thereby driving rapid restratification. These fine-scale vertical exchanges effectively transported warm surface water downward, governing the thermal restructuring within the post-typhoon cold wake. The findings highlight the importance of resolving submesoscale dynamics and provide a critical dynamical basis for improving sub-grid parameterizations of vertical transport in coupled prediction models.

Autogenic and climatic drivers of vegetation succession in a thermokarst lake-margin peatland, northern Greater Khingan Mountains - Dongxue Han; Jiangtao Gao; Jinxin Cong; Guoping Wang; Chuanyu Gao (Vegetation History and Archaeobotany, 2026)

Mean Cutting Force Model for Multi-pick Milling Heads Based on Enhanced Evans Theory with Discrete Element Validation - Deying Tang; Erdi Abi; Qifu Zeng; Yibo Wu; Qiumeng Yuan; Zhiyi Zeng; Xiao Han; Mingjing Jiang (Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 2026)

Effects of post-harvest processing techniques on the content of sulfur-containing compounds in fruit and vegetable produce and product flavor: a review - Yongkang Xie; Dengwen Lei; Yan Zhao; Junhao Han; Yanhong Liu; Ziyi Yang; Jiale Guo (Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 2026)

Feasibility of home-based, remotely delivered exercise training to improve physical function in older sepsis survivors: a pilot randomized controlled trial - Yi Lin; Rola S. Zeidan; Rezvan Ghaderpanah; Margaret K. Ohama; Min-Han Jung; Naveen Baskaran; Juan Sarmiento Delgado; Stephen D. Anton; Barbara K. Smith; Christiaan Leeuwenburgh; Fang-Chi Hsu; Philip A. Efron; et al. (GeroScience, 2026)
Sepsis survivors frequently experience post-discharge physical function decline and encounter logistical barriers to participation in traditional outpatient rehabilitation. This pilot study examined the feasibility, safety, and preliminary efficacy of a remotely delivered, home-based exercise program on physical function in older sepsis survivors. In this single-blinded, randomized controlled trial (RCT), sepsis survivors aged ≥ 55 years were randomized to (a) 12 weeks of avatar-guided, progressive exercise training group (EX) or (b) a standard care control group (CO). Primary outcomes were feasibility (retention, adherence) and safety (adverse events), whereas secondary outcomes were changes in the 30-s Sit-to-Stand (30SSTS), 4-Stage Balance Test (4SBT), Timed Up-and-Go (TUG) tests, and Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group/Zubrod's (ECOG/Zubrod) performance status score. Twenty-one participants were randomized to either EX ( n = 10, mean age = 69.6 ± 8.5 years, 40% females) or CO ( n = 11, mean age = 72.3 ± 7.9 years, 45% females). Mean retention was 95% and adherence to exercise training was 76%. Thirty-four adverse events (AEs) occurred (EX = 11; CO = 16; consented but not randomized = 7 events), including four serious AEs that were unrelated to the study. The EX group showed trends toward improvements in lower-extremity strength (30SSTS: 1.14 ± 2.91 repetitions, Cohen’s d = 0.393) and balance (4SBT: 5.07 ± 4.75 s, d = 1.07), whereas the CO group showed no change in balance on the 4SBT (0.01 ± 4.38 s, d = 0.003) and trends toward decline in lower-extremity strength on the 30SSTS (− 0.88 ± 0.99 repetitions, d = − 0.883). TUG performance showed modest trends toward reductions in completion time in both groups (EX: − 1.42 ± 6.58 s, d = − 0.216; CO: − 1.27 ± 2.73 s, d = − 0.466). ECOG/Zubrod scores showed a modest trend toward improvement in the EX group subset. This pilot RCT demonstrated that a 12-week, remotely delivered exercise program was safe and feasible for older sepsis survivors and showed preliminary signals of positive change in lower-extremity strength, balance, and functional status, which warrants testing efficacy in an adequately powered Phase IIb RCT. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05568511.

Impact Mechanical Behavior and Energy Dissipation Analysis of Rock-Concrete Composites with different Interface Roughness - Wei-jing Yao; Han-bing Xu; Sheng-qi Yang; Shao-ge Rui; Jian-yong Pang (Applied Geophysics, 2026)

Task-Heterogeneous Formation Planning and Control for Unmanned Surface Vehicles Based on Hybrid Deep Reinforcement Learning - Yawen Zhang; Wenkui Li; Chenyang Shan; Haoyu Bu; Bing Han (Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 2026)
To address the control coupling challenges arising from task heterogeneity of unmanned surface vehicle (USV) formation, a distributed hybrid deep reinforcement learning (HDRL) framework is proposed. The framework decomposes the formation task into two subtasks: leader path planning using the single-agent deep reinforcement learning (SADRL) algorithm and follower formation tracking using the multi-agent deep reinforcement learning (MADRL) algorithm. By embedding the physical constraints of the real Otter USV into the training loop, the policy network outputs are mapped to propeller revolutions that conform to its dynamic characteristics. To optimize control performance, a dynamic gating mechanism triggered by formation position error is developed to mitigate multi-objective interference through temporal task scheduling. Concurrently, a mirror mapping mechanism leveraging the physical symmetry of the formation is designed to achieve policy sharing and data augmentation. Furthermore, the desired velocity calculated based on rigid-body kinematics is used to achieve kinematic-compensated formation tracking. The simulation results indicate that, compared to the SADRL algorithm, the planning success rate of HDRL is improved by 44.59%. Furthermore, compared to the MADRL algorithm, the integrated tracking performance is enhanced by 21.79–39.64%.

Short‐term recovery of alpha‐lipoic acid on the intestine of Megalobrama amblycephala after ammonia stress - Qian Wang; Hui Xiao; Han Zhang; Jinzhu Cen; Canli Wang; Xiangyang Yuan (Journal of Fish Biology, 2026)
This study aimed to investigate the short‐term recovery effect of α ‐lipoic acid ( α ‐LA) on the intestine of juvenile Megalobrama amblycephala stressed by ammonia. Experimental fish with a body weight of 13.7 ± 1.6 g were exposed to ammonium chloride solutions at 0 (G1), 5.45 (G2) and 10.89 mg/L (G3), respectively, for 72 h. The fish were moved to aerated tap water to conduct the recovery experiment after ammonia stress. Each group was subdivided into three subgroups and fed three experimental diets containing 0, 0.6 or 1.2 g/kg α ‐LA for another 72 h. Intestinal samples after ammonia exposure and recovery were collected to analyse digestive and absorptive enzyme activities, histology and inflammation‐related gene expression. The results showed that compared with the control group, lipase, Na + , K + ‐ATPase, γ ‐GT and CK activities were significantly decreased at the 12th, 24th, 48th and 72nd hours under ammonia exposure ( p p TNF‐α, NF‐κB and IL‐1β mRNA levels significantly increased as ammonia concentrations increased at the same α ‐LA level ( p + , K + ‐ATPase, γ ‐GT and CK activities in G2 and G3 exhibited an upward trend with prolonged α ‐LA recovery. Diets supplemented with 0.6 and 1.2 g/kg α ‐LA increased the intestinal villus height and width in G2 ( p NF‐κB and IL‐1β expression levels in G3 ( p α ‐LA levels. In conclusion, dietary supplementation with α ‐LA restored the intestinal digestive and absorptive function and protected the intestine against ammonia‐induced stress.

Three‑Dimensional Brittle–Ductile Strength Criterion Based on Parameterization Method - Jiacun Liu; Gang Han; Yawu Shao; Ying Xu; Xing Li; Kaiwen Xia (Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 2026)

Geochemical composition of clinopyroxene phenocrysts in ocean island basalts: implications for magmatic processes beneath Pohnpei Island - Tong Zong; Ligen Han; Zhenggang Li; Chun’e Wang; Yupeng Cao (Journal of Oceanology and Limnology, 2026)

Effects of climate change on the potential habitat distribution of small yellow croaker (Larimichthys polyactis) under the species distribution model - Haoran Gao; Zhiqiang Han (Frontiers in Marine Science, 2026)
In recent decades, species distribution models have emerged as essential tools for analyzing the potential effects of climate change on species distributions. This study employed an ensemble model to predict future changes in the distributions of small yellow croaker ( Larimichthys polyactis ) across seasons for the years 2030, 2050, and 2100 under the SSP1-2.6 and SSP2-4.5 climate scenarios of the Sixth Phase of the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP6). The species distribution model results indicated that the integrated model’s true skill statistics and area under the curve values of the receiver operating characteristic exceeded 0.95. The model demonstrates good predictive performance. Among the four seasons, summer habitat showed a notable reduction, and losses ranged from 14.945% (SSP1-2.6) to 29.080% (SSP2-4.5) by the 2100s. Habitat reduction occurred mainly in the offshore waters of the Bohai, Yellow, and East China Seas. The center of gravity of the species’ distribution shifted to higher latitudes and exhibited notable seasonal variation. The findings establish a predictive framework for the development of this species, and the prediction results based on scientific analysis will support the optimization of fishery management strategies in the context of climate change and thereby facilitate the sustainable use of fishery resources.

Analysis of wind data consistency derived from wind profile and L-band sounding radar based on ICC - Fang Pang; Yu Long Han; Yi Pan; Ming Yi Gu; Yansong Bao; George P. Petropoulos (International Journal of Remote Sensing, 2026)

DNA purity over yield: optimizing extraction and PCR in degraded Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) fecal samples - Supansa Rerkdee; Worapong Singchat; Thitipong Panthum; Trifan Budi; Warong Suksavate; Aingorn Chaiyes; Wichanon Saenphala; Kyudong Han; Prateep Duengkae; Kornsorn Srikulnath (Genes & Genomics, 2026)

Substantial underestimated quantities of analytes following analyte filtration - Jie Han; Huachen Ma; Longkai Qiao; Aiqin Wang; Shuangshuang Wei; Yilong Ren; Ya Liu; Eric Lichtfouse (Environmental Chemistry Letters, 2026)

Hierarchical governance in biological invasion management: a signaling game framework - Haiyan Wang; Ming Liu; Sean Shao Wei Lam; Pingping Han (Environment, Development and Sustainability, 2026)

Matrix and stromal cues cooperatively regulate dormancy-like states of prostate cancer in a dual-niche metastatic model - Bo Han; Zhi Yang; Shuqing Zhao; Gangning Liang; Ba Xuan Hoang (Clinical & Experimental Metastasis, 2026)

Effects of Second-Order Wave Forces on the Extreme Response Estimation of the TLP Offshore Wind Turbine Under Multi-Directional Wind-Wave Loads - Jiahao Mu; Wei Shi; Linyang Cao; Jinghong Shang; Xu Han; Yang Yang; Liang Liu; Guangyuan Cheng (Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 2026)
As offshore wind energy advances into deeper waters, the dynamic response and safety assessment of tension leg platform (TLP) wind turbines under complex marine conditions have become focal research points. This study investigates a 15 MW TLP wind turbine, acquiring data on motion responses, mooring tensions, and tower-base loads through time-domain analysis, with extreme value estimation conducted using the mean up-crossing rate method. The results indicate that under normal operating conditions, second-order wave forces significantly influence extreme response estimation. At an exceedance probability of 0.01, the second-order sum-frequency force increases the extreme tower base shear by 4.28% and the bending moment by 10.11% compared to the first-order-only case, while the difference-frequency force has a minor effect. Different wind-wave incidence angles cause distinct variations in turbine motion, with head-on incidence exciting the largest wave-frequency responses and lateral incidence producing relatively weaker excitation effects. Furthermore, the coupling effect between incident direction and second-order wave forces further amplifies extreme response risks. Therefore, it is essential to fully assess the prevailing wind-wave directions in the target sea area and consider the effects of second-order wave forces, especially the sum-frequency component, to ensure the long-term safe operation of TLP wind turbines under complex sea conditions.

Task-Dependent Heart-Brain Interactions Regulate Human Self-Awareness - Musi Xie; Hang Wu; Han Bao; Yihui Zhang; Yueyao Liu; Junrong Han; Xilin Zhang; Pengmin Qin (Neuroscience Bulletin, 2026)

Crosstalk between the monocytes and coagulation factor VⅡa aggravates the inflammation in patients with CAD - Baofu Wang; Wenbo Han; Shengyao Xiu; Yang Li; Xiaowan Han; Mingjing Zhao; Xian Wang (Immunologic Research, 2026)

Deformation Characteristics of Surrounding Rock in a Large Underground Opening Under High In Situ Stress and Complex Rock Mass Structures: A Case Study of Yebatan Hydropower Station - Peiyang Yu; Xiuli Ding; Shuling Huang; Peng-Zhi Pan; Yuting Zhang; Jianhua He; Ju He; Gang Han (Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 2026)

Overtopping Performance of a Pier-Type Slope-Ramp Breakwater-Integrated Overtopping Wave Energy Converter: An Experimental Study - Zhen Liu; Guoliang Zhang; Lei Ding; Ziqian Han; Heqiang Ni (Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 2026)
Overtopping wave energy converters share a similar geometry with traditional slope-ramp breakwaters, allowing integrated development that simultaneously ensures the basic protection function of the structure and realizes wave energy absorption. This study proposes a dual-level overtopping wave energy converter (DULOW) integrated with a pier-type slope-ramp breakwater, specifically designed for oceanic environmental conditions characterized by smaller wave heights and larger tidal ranges. An experimental laboratory investigation was conducted in a wave tank to evaluate the overtopping performance of the DULOW model under regular and irregular wave conditions. The experimental results show that the overtopping discharge increases with the number of plane collectors, and that the discharge collected by the plane collectors is significantly larger than that of the quadrant cone collector. At the higher still water level, the presence of the lower collector reduces the overtopping discharge captured by the high-level collectors. Under irregular wave conditions, the averaged overtopping discharges are lower than those observed under regular wave conditions. Furthermore, a semi-empirical formula is proposed to describe the variation trend of overtopping discharge with effective crest freeboard for the tested DULOW configuration.

Animal gut microbes and microbiomes in the 21st century and beyond - Zhigang Zhang; Feng Jiang; Zhipeng Li; Limei Lin; Bin Qi; Dandan Han; Chao Ran; Shengyong Mao; Junjun Wang; Zhigang Zhou; Min Wang; Jilian Li; et al. (Science China Life Sciences, 2026)
Animal gut microbiomes—comprising bacteria, archaea, fungi, viruses, and protozoa—are fundamental to host evolution, physiology, and ecosystem resilience. This review synthesizes 21st-century advances in their diversity, spatiotemporal dynamics, and functional roles across the animal kingdom. Although high-throughput metagenomics has transformed the field, major biases remain: most studies still focus on domesticated vertebrates and fecal samples, leaving substantial “microbial dark matter” in wild hosts, invertebrates, and non-bacterial domains unexplored. We highlight how gut microbiomes mediate adaptation to environmental extremes, including hypoxia, temperature stress, and toxins, and how industrialization disrupts these communities, contributing to biodiversity loss and disease risk. We further integrate eco-evolutionary theory, multi-omics, and spatial modeling to clarify cross-kingdom interactions and functional networks. Finally, we discuss translational applications—including probiotics, fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), phage therapy, and synthetic consortia—and emphasize the need for global collaborative initiatives, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven discovery, and standardized databases to unlock the full potential of animal gut microbiomes for biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, and planetary health in the coming decades.

Quantification and visualization of 3D facial aging in individuals of European ancestry - Yi Fan; Harold Matthews; Chenda Meng; Nina Claessens; Seth M. Weinberg; Mary L. Marazita; Susan Walsh; Mark D. Shriver; Anthony Penington; Marie A. Cornelis; Paolo M. Cattaneo; Tianmin Xu; et al. (GeroScience, 2026)
Facial features undergo continuous transformations across the lifespan. This study quantified and visualized the effects of aging on facial morphology in individuals of European ancestry. Three-dimensional facial photographs of 4,038 individuals (1,455 males and 2,583 females), aged 5 to 85 years and of European descent, were analyzed. Morphological changes in the face were modeled using kernel linear regression, with a focus on age-related changes. Age- and sex-specific expected facial shapes were generated for individuals aged 10 to 60 years in 5-year intervals. Changes in the face were analyzed in the sagittal, vertical, and horizontal directions, with linear distances and angular variations in the upper, middle, and lower regions of the face evaluated. Our results show that facial shape changes decelerate progressively after the age of 25 for both males and females. Facial aging is characterized by the loss of fullness in the forehead, sunken temples, formation of eye bags, deepening nasolabial folds, cheek hollowness and thinning, lengthening, and retrusion of the lips. Notable changes begin in the 30s, with the most pronounced alterations occurring in the 40s and 50s, intensifying in the 50s and 60s. Although the overall aging trajectory is similar in males and females, the magnitude and rate of change demonstrate sexual dimorphism. This study provides comprehensive insights into age-related facial morphological changes in healthy individuals of European ancestry using 3D photogrammetric analysis. These findings have important implications for clinical disciplines such as dentistry, plastic and maxillofacial surgery, and forensic medicine.

Click Chemistry-Based Quantification of Extracellular Matrix Turnover for Drug Screening and Regenerative Medicine - Annie Porter; Songshan Fan; Ying Peng; Mengxi Lv; Yilu Zhou; Abdulaziz Alanazi; Lin Han; Liyun Wang; X. Lucas Lu (Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 2026)
Purpose To develop and validate a bioorthogonal labeling approach for quantifying ECM remodeling in living cell and tissue culture systems. Methods Strain-promoted azide-alkyne (SPAAC) reactions, or copper-free click chemistry, were used to fluorescently label newly synthesized glycan and protein matrix components. ECM synthesis and degradation was quantified in cartilage explants, human mesenchymal stem cells, and SKBR3 breast cancer cells under various external stimuli, including inflammation, mechanical stimulus, and drug treatment. Results The click chemistry method reliable quantified ECM turnover across platforms. It detected reduced glycan and protein synthesis after 24-hour inflammatory challenge and enabled longitudinal tracking of ECM degradation in cartilage explants. The technique demonstrated high sensitivity, measuring increased ECM deposition by ~ 10,000 human mesenchymal stem cells in 12-hour intervals and substrate stiffness-dependent synthesis by SKBR3 cells. Additionally, the approach supported osteoarthritis drug screening by identifying compounds that mitigated inflammation-induced ECM degradation. Conclusion Compared to traditional biochemical or histological assays, the click chemistry-based technique provides higher sensitivity, reduced sample requirements, and improved temporal resolution for quantifying ECM turnover. Its versatility enables broad application in tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, disease modeling, and high-throughput drug evaluation.

A Flow Analysis Modeling Study on the Performance Characteristics of LNG-Fueled Gas Valve Unit - Jung-Wook Lee; Kyeong-Ju Kong; Do-Yeong Jeong; Seung-Hun Han (Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 2026)
As climate change and air pollution problems become more serious around the world, regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are being tightened. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted measures to limit sulfur oxides and nitrogen oxides generated by ships. Due to the continuous use of fossil fuels, carbon dioxide emissions are increasing rapidly, which is acting as a major cause of global warming and climate change. Currently, the carbon neutrality policy to reduce greenhouse gases emitted by ships is expanding, and the use of alternative energy from marine fuels is increasing worldwide. The shipbuilding industry is actively introducing eco-friendly ships that use liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuels, and the importance of equipment such as the Fuel Gas Supply System (FGSS), which can supply eco-friendly energy, is growing. In this study, we designed a Gas Valve Unit (GVU), one of the FGSS components, and analyzed the internal flow of the GVU by performing computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations.

Biogeochemical functions of Chlorella in coastal systems: ecological relevance, application prospects, and research gaps - Xuyuan Zhang; Sisi Cheng; Xiuping Han; Yonglian Wang (Frontiers in Marine Science, 2026)
Coastal ecosystems are among the most productive and socioeconomically valuable environments worldwide and play a critical role in supporting sustainable fisheries, conserving biodiversity, stabilizing shorelines, and regulating nutrient balance. However, anthropogenic activities—including urban expansion, agricultural runoff, aquaculture discharge, industrial effluents, and the release of emerging contaminants—are continuously reshaping nutrient regimes and chemical conditions in coastal zones, resulting in ecological consequences such as eutrophication, bottom-water hypoxia, contaminant accumulation, and community restructuring. Chlorella , a genus of unicellular green microalgae widely distributed in coastal and other aquatic environments, has attracted sustained attention from both academia and industry owing to its high photosynthetic efficiency, broad-spectrum nutrient assimilation capacity, pollutant tolerance and transformation potential, and well-established applications in human health, food processing, and biofuel production. Beyond its industrial value, it also plays fundamental ecological roles in coastal and other aquatic ecosystems. However, with the intensification of urban expansion, industrial emissions, and the input of emerging contaminants, anthropogenic disturbances pose potential threats to its physiological traits and ecological functions. Based on this background, this review systematically synthesizes the core biological characteristics and environmental adaptation mechanisms of Chlorella , examines its regulatory roles in coastal biogeochemical cycles, and elucidates the mechanistic pathways through which anthropogenic disturbances affect its ecological functions. It further proposes integrated strategies for coastal ecological restoration and sustainable management based on Chlorella , aiming to provide both theoretical foundations and practical guidance for the protection and sustainable development of coastal ecosystems.

Application of antimicrobial peptides expressed by Tetraselmis subcordiformis (Wille) butcher improves the health of turbot via oral administration - Yunyun Liu; Xinhui Jie; Jiaqing Wang; Subing Han; Ping Liu; Chunxiao Meng; Hui Wang; Zhengquan Gao; Yulin Cui (World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2026)

Inhibitory effects of esculetin as a quorum sensing inhibitor on biofilm formation and virulence factors in Vibrio anguillarum - Qinghua Yu; Xiaomin Xie; Hongming Tang; Yuqian Wang; Yunpeng Wu; Ruogu Zhang; Qi Gao; Zhixin Guo; Shigen Ye; Han Zhou; Weijia Zhou (World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2026)

Hyaluronic acid-functionalized liposomes as a nanoplatform for enhanced pharmacokinetics and therapeutic efficacy in arthritis - Zakir Ali; Muhammad Junaid; Sibgha Batool; Sidra Aslam; Tofeeq ur Rehman; Ali H. Alamri; Adel Al Fatease; Nabil K. Alruwaili; Majed A Alghamdi; Han-Gon Choi; Fakhar ud Din (Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, 2026)

Rethinking Ship Emission Hotspots: A 100 m Resolution AIS-Based Inventory for Coastal Chinese Waters - Shuting Sun; Huihui Zhao; Xianchao Yang; Li Zhu; Wei Han (Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 2026)
Existing ship emission inventories for coastal seas are typically gridded at 500 m to 1 km, a resolution too coarse to distinguish navigation channels from anchorage zones. Whether the hotspot patterns reported at such scales reflect true emission geography or are artifacts of spatial averaging remains an open question. We construct a 100 m resolution AIS-based emission inventory for two contrasting coastal environments in eastern China—the Yangtze River estuary and the Wenzhou coastal area—using the STEAM framework, and we quantify spatial concentration with Lorenz curve analyses. At this finer resolution, three emission archetypes become separable: discrete anchorage clusters, bankside berthing bands flanking navigation lanes, and sinuous riverbank traces in confined waterways. Emissions are extremely concentrated: the top 1% of grid cells capture over three-quarters of the total theoretical emission potential (Gini = 0.940), and this pattern persists across all months of 2023. Reaggregating the same data to 1 km reduces the top-1% share by roughly 10%, confirming that coarse gridding systematically understates anchorage contributions while overstating those of transit corridors. A dedicated sensitivity analysis on auxiliary engine load assumptions (±30% perturbation of canonical Jalkanen-style load brackets) shows that, while absolute emission totals carry approximately ±15% uncertainty, the spatial concentration of emissions is highly robust: Across all perturbation scenarios, the Gini coefficient varies by less than 0.01, the top-5% emission share varies by less than 2 percentage points, and the location of top-5% hotspot cells overlaps by ≥97.9% (Jaccard index). The results highlight stationary vessel hotspots—discrete anchorages and bankside berths—as a major and previously underemphasized contributor to the cumulative coastal ship emission budget, complementing rather than replacing the conventional navigation-lane focus, with direct implications for shore power siting, anchorage management, and emission control zone design.

Scour-Protection Strategies for Offshore Wind Farms: A Life Cycle Assessment of Operation and Maintenance Impacts - Yingyue Xing; Chanjuan Han (Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 2026)
The operation and maintenance (O and M) phase of offshore wind farms is often simplified in life cycle assessments (LCA), especially with respect to scour-related activities. This study develops a refined O and M–LCA model that explicitly includes scour monitoring, repair, and protection measures, and applies it to a 202 MW offshore wind farm in China. The analysis focuses on the environmental burdens of scour-related O and M activities under predefined engineering scenarios, rather than on the prediction of structural fatigue life or reliability-based intervention timing. Two representative scour-protection strategies were compared: rock dumping (S1) and cement-stabilized soil (S2). The results show that scour protection can substantially increase the environmental burdens of the O and M phase. Relative to the baseline O and M carbon intensity of 4.36 kg CO2-eq/MWh, S1 causes only a slight increase in global warming potential but greatly increases air pollution- and resource-related impacts because of large-scale rock extraction and transport. In contrast, S2 reduces mineral resource scarcity from 2.14 to 0.042 kg Cu-eq/MWh, corresponding to a 98% reduction compared with S1, but raises the global warming potential to 9.94 kg CO2-eq/MWh, mainly because of cement production and offshore treatment. Sensitivity analysis shows that S1 is more affected by hydrodynamic-driven intervention frequency in air pollution-related categories, whereas S2 is more sensitive to seabed conditions and stabilization efficiency in terms of GWP. A site-specific screening framework is proposed by integrating geotechnical and hydrodynamic constraints, regional environmental concerns, and targeted mitigation options. The results provide O and M-stage environmental evidence for the site-specific screening of scour-protection strategies and for improving the environmental performance of offshore wind O and M.

Sources and distributions of a suite of underexplored particulate trace elements on the Southwest African shelf and slope - Pengcheng Zhao; Yuping Guo; Ali A. Al-Hashem; Jiayi Wu; Han Song; Xue-Gang Chen; Eric P. Achterberg (Frontiers in Marine Science, 2026)
Particulate trace elements (pTEs) play key roles in marine biogeochemical cycles through their involvement in particle-seawater exchange processes and potential roles as micronutrients for the growth and functioning of phytoplankton. Here, we report on the distributions of labile and refractory particulate gallium (Ga), germanium (Ge), beryllium (Be), tellurium (Te), tin (Sn), antimony (Sb), strontium (Sr), and thallium (Tl) along the GEOTRACES GA08 transect on the southwest African shelf and off shore into the South Atlantic Ocean. Particulate trace element concentrations ranged between 10 -1 –10 3 pmol L -1 , with distinct pTE and particulate fraction spatial patterns. We observed surface enrichment of pGe, pTe, pSr and pTl, bottom accumulation of refractory pGa, pTe and pSb, and water-column enrichment of pBe and pSn. Average labile particulate fractions (labile/total pTE × 100%; total pTE = labile pTE + refractory pTE) > 90% for pSr, 65% – 75% for pGe, pBe, pTe, pSn and pTl, and < 65% for pGa and pSb. The Congo River dominated inputs of labile pGa, pGe, pSn, pTe, and pTl, as well as refractory pSb and pTl, primarily influencing northern shelf surface waters. Atmospheric deposition had limited impact, and sediment resuspension supplied both labile and refractory pTE to near-bottom waters. Depth-dependent correlations with particulate phosphorus indicated strong biological uptake for labile pGa, pGe, pSn, pSb, and pTe at depths < 500 m, an increasing influence of adsorption and remineralization between 500 and 2000 m, and coupling with regenerated organic matter below 2000 m. These results provide an integrated framework for the cycling of poorly studied pTEs, demonstrating how source mixing and particle reactivity shape their distributions and offering transferable constraints for other oceanic regions.

Sex-specific responses of intestinal health, microbiota composition, and transcriptome profiles in golden pompano (Trachinotus blochii) subjected to hypoxia and reoxygenation - Xiao Kun Wang; Shan Ying Han; Ze Xin Zhong; Zeng Tan Hu; Tian Xiu Li; Yue Gu; Chun Xiu Jin; Tian Jiang; Fei Biao Song; Jian Luo; Jun Long Sun (Frontiers in Marine Science, 2026)
Introduction Driven by global climate change and coastal eutrophication, severe hypoxic events have become a primary environmental stressor in marine ecosystems, posing a critical threat to commercially vital teleosts like the golden pompano ( Trachinotus blochii ). Understanding the dimorphic physiological and microbial responses between sexes under such stress is crucial for developing targeted mitigation strategies. Methods Golden pompano were subjected to hypoxia stress (3.0 ± 0.2 mg/L) for 14 days, followed by restoration of dissolved oxygen to normoxic state (7.0 ± 0.2 mg/L) and cultivation for another 14 days. Subsequently, the histology ( n = 3), digestive enzyme activity ( n = 9), microbial composition ( n = 3), and transcriptome ( n = 3) of intestinal tissue were evaluated. Results Hypoxia induces marked physiological stress and a shift toward intestinal dysbiosis across both genders, manifested by damaged intestinal integrity, oxidative stress, and an increased abundance of opportunistic pathogens (e.g., Spirochaetes ). Although reoxygenation further deteriorates the histological condition of female intestinal tissue, it also triggers more significant molecular and enzyme activity rebound effects compared to males. Moreover, females exhibit significant upregulation of lipid metabolism, antioxidant defense mechanisms, and key signaling pathways, suggesting that they may have adopted a high-energy “compensatory recovery” strategy. Correlation analyses reveal that these microbial shifts are closely linked to host metabolic regulation: beneficial bacteria ( Pseudoalteromonas and Lactococcus ) support sterol transport and signaling homeostasis, while opportunistic taxa ( Brevinema ) negatively impact lipid synthesis. Discussion Our findings reveal a distinct gender dimorphism in the hypoxia and reoxygenation response, providing a theoretical foundation for sex-specific management and nutritional interventions in golden pompano aquaculture.

Source-sink dynamics of coastal blue carbon: a review of mechanisms and drivers - Meihong Ge; Jinfeng Du; Yunxiao Han; Lehong Chen; Xuefeng Xu; Yonglian Wang; Changbo Zhong; Dan Feng; Xiaoyan Wu (Frontiers in Marine Science, 2026)
Within the context of global climate change, coastal blue carbon ecosystems (e.g., mangroves, salt marshes, seagrass meadows, and macroalgae) have emerged as critical natural carbon sinks. Yet, persistent methodological inconsistencies and geographic biases hinder their reliable incorporation into blue carbon management and climate prediction. Here, we synthesize current understanding of source-sink characteristics, drivers, and formation mechanisms of coastal blue carbon ecosystems, focusing on carbon storage capacity, sequestration pathways, and spatial heterogeneity across ecosystem types. We emphasize biogeochemical processes, including sedimentation, tidal dynamics, and microbial mediation, and critically examine anthropogenic disturbances—coastal development, land-use change, pollution, and ecosystem degradation—on blue carbon dynamics. Finally, we identify critical knowledge gaps, particularly the quantification of lateral carbon fluxes and microbial carbon stabilization mechanisms, highlighting the need for integrated, multi-scale monitoring to better assess the climate mitigation potential of coastal blue carbon ecosystems.

Deep Learning Models for Automatic Diagnosis and Efficacy Assessment of Scars: A Case Study - Yixin Li; Lai Zhang; Wenbo Bu; Chaofei Han; Wu Zhu; Xiaoyu He; Kai Sun; Renliang He; Shuang Zhao (Phenomics, 2026)

Fast-response Phosphorescence Sensor for Dissolved Oxygen Detection Based on PtOEP/TiO2/CB@PFFE Sensing Film - Jia Xiao; Minmin Han; Ting Li; Baohua Yue; Liuming Yan (Journal of Fluorescence, 2026)

Source contributions and mechanisms underlying reduced precipitation acidity in the Lingang New Area of Shanghai - Aichun Chen; Huihui Zhang; Hanlin Sun; Xiaoxi Yang; Yifei Wang; Yanli Sun; Jiajun Han; Jingmiao Yu; Dong Zhang (Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2026)

Theoretical analysis of local dent for a pressurized pipeline by a wedge-shaped indenter - Yi Wang; Yu Zhang; Jingyu Han; Huafu Peng (Marine Georesources & Geotechnology, 2026)

Recent Trend of Seafood Consumption in South Korea: Generational Insights and Strategies for Revitalization - Kiuk Han; Yeonhee Jung; Pilgyu Jung; Keunsuk Chung (Coastal Management, 2026)

Extreme drought intensified the impact of precipitation on nutrient dynamics in a sub-lake of Poyang Lake - Lingyan Qi; Mingzhu Guo; Kejia Zhang; Han Yin; Liangtao Ye; Zhaoshi Wu; Changhui Wang; Jutao Liu; Jiacong Huang (Journal of Oceanology and Limnology, 2026)

Association between dietary patterns and CAIDE-predicted dementia risk: A 20-year cohort of the Korean Genome and Epidemiology study - Ji-Eun Youn; Seok-Jae Heo; Yae-Ji Lee; Tae-hwa Han; Yu-Jin Kwon; Ji-Won Lee (GeroScience, 2026)

Comprehensive review on ethnobotany, phytochemistry, and pharmacology of Terminalia phillyreifolia , a traditional medicinal plant - Hoang-Vinh-Truong Phan; Ngoc-Han Pham; Huong-Thi-Thu Le; Toan-Em Quach-Van; Huynh Nguyen Khanh Tran; Thi-Minh-Suong Huynh; Tien-Dung Le; Van-Kieu Nguyen (Natural Product Research, 2026)

Characterisation of Xianling Cifang Formula and its metabolites in the mice lung tissue and blood by UHPLC–HR-MS method - Rui Yang; Yixuan Wang; Yeying Jin; Guohui Han; Sheng Liu (Natural Product Research, 2026)

Quality control and spectrum–effect relationship of Crataegus pinnatifida polysaccharide from different habitats - Yongshuai Jing; Qiyuan Han; Ziyan Li; Yingqi Li; Xiaoyu Chang; Beibei Hu; Lanfang Wu (Natural Product Research, 2026)

Phenolic constituents from the roots of Strobilanthes sarcorrhiza C. Ling and their bioactivity - Mingjie Xu; Yiwei Wu; Taohong Han; Yajing Chen; Lingxia Qu; Yuyan Xu; Yunhan Zhang; Huizhen Yang; Jiaping Fan; Xueli Huang; Ke Yang; Tunhai Xu; et al. (Natural Product Research, 2026)

Edge-guided progressive feature complementary network for visible–infrared remote sensing object detection - Li Yu; Zhen Han (International Journal of Remote Sensing, 2026)

A case of autoimmune hemolytic anemia with acquired functional mutation of the TLR7 - Yu Han; Hongbo Chen; Ying Li; Yuhong Yin; Xiuxian Zhu; Xiaoyan Wu (Immunologic Research, 2026)

Research progress on the regulatory mechanisms of the PSY promoter - Bing-Bing He; Xing-Wen Zhou; Jing-Jing Li; Jie Sun; Yi-Qing Xie; Guo-Yong Han; Jia-Shi Lu (Transgenic Research, 2026)