Emission reduction through fuel staging in a three-stage tangential flow ammonia combustor - M. Srinivasarao; Gadi Udaybhanu; Giancarlo Sorrentino; Mara de Joannon; Sudarshan Kumar; Bok Jik Lee; William L Roberts; V.Mahendra Reddy (Fuel, 2027)

Modeling and optimization of premix burner utilizing low calorific value gaseous fuels for industrial applications - Sujeetkumar P. Deore; Kiran Thammina; Sandeep Kumar; Sanjay M. Mahajani (Biomass and Bioenergy, 2027)

PEGylated Lipidic Nanocapsules Encapsulating Olaparib for Breast Cancer Therapy: In Vitro and In Vivo Evaluation - Sourabh Tapekar; Anish Dhuri; Priti Paul; Tanmoy Kanp; Rahul Nair; Neeraj Kumar Ravi; Hira Yadav; Bharath M; Khushi Rode; Pankaj Kumar Singh (Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation, 2027)

One-Pot Synthesis of Naphthalen-2-Thiazolidinones as Potential Breast Cancer Therapeutics: An Integrative Approach Using Network Pharmacology, Biomolecular Simulations and in Vitro Evaluation - Chilamakuru Naresh Babu; Mazin Aboobaida Abdalla Abdelaziz; N D Nizamuddin; Riyaz Ali M. Osmani; Gundawar Ravi; Gollaprolu Supriya; Chagaleti Bharath Kumar; Kesavan Bhaskar Reddy; Umme Hani; Singirisetty Triveni (Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation, 2027)

Quality-by-Design Optimization of Azithromycin-Loaded Spanlastic-Based pH-Triggered In-Situ Gel for Enhanced Ocular Bioavailability - Hitesh Kumar Dewangan; Bharat Bhushan; Mohamed Rahamathulla; Lamyaa M. kassem; Mohammed Muqtader Ahmed (Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation, 2027)

Life cycle greenhouse gas emissions of titanium and zirconium recovery from oil sands tailings - M. Baritto; A. Kumar (Minerals Engineering, 2026)

Human-wildlife conflicts in Polish cities: An analysis of official reports and public perceptions - Sayantani M. Basak; Michał Strączyński; Arpan Kumar Basak; Karolina Piech; Izabela A. Wierzbowska (Journal for Nature Conservation, 2026)

Recent breakthroughs in quantum dot photocatalysis: a critical appraisal - Jitha S Jayan; Akhila Raman; Saran S Kumar; M. Saigayathri; Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai; Vinay Deep Punetha; Appukuttan Saritha (Fuel, 2026)

Recent advances in pectin-based films for sustainable intelligent packaging applications in animal-derived foods - C.S. Krishna Murthy; Rajesh Kumar; T. Jagan Mohan Rao; Amarendar Reddy M (Food Control, 2026)

Modulation of gut microbiota and promotion of gastrointestinal health by fermented millet-based foods - Neethu M V; Sagar Pamu; Manoj Kumar Mishra; Devyani Rajput; Monika Vishwakarma (Food and Humanity, 2026)

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

Multiscale universal interface v2.0: Lowering barriers to scalable multiphysics coupling - Wendi Liu; Omar Ahmed Mahfoze; Mayank Kumar; Stephen M Longshaw; Eduardo Ramos Fernandez; David R. Emerson (Computer Physics Communications, 2026)

Radar-derived rain-type classification for heavy-rain episodes over the Indian Core Monsoon Zone: Insights into vertical structure and temporal evolution - Harshad S. Hanmante; Sachin M. Deshpande; Subrata Kumar Das; Medha Deshpande (Atmospheric Research, 2026)

Decoding Aerosol-to-CCN activation: Insights into size and composition effects using a long-term dataset from a high-altitude site in the Western Ghats, India - Sachin S. Patil; Subrata Mukherjee; V. Anil Kumar; P.P. Leena; Vinayak Waghamare; M.Y. Aslam; V.S. Arun; Lalit Chaudhari; Ajit Waware; Sunil M. Sonbawne; G. Pandithurai; B. Padma Kumari (Atmospheric Research, 2026)

Identification and validation of HaGNA gene as potential RNAi target for management of Old-World bollworm Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner) - A. Boopathi Kumar; Vivek Shah; Joy Das; Rakesh Kumar; K. V. Anu; Pooja Verma; Neelakanth Hiremani; Shivaji Thube; Rahul M. Phuke; G. T. Behere; V. N. Waghmare (Molecular Biology Reports, 2026)

Immunoglobulins in recurrent pregnancy loss: Emerging biomarkers and therapeutic targets - Umme Kulsum; K. S. Praveen Kumar; Pallavi Shekar; C. Kamala; Naidu M. Swati Krishnaswami; Ananya Hegde; Lakshitha V. Jayakrishna; Meghana Hangala Shivakumaraswamy; Akila Prashant (Molecular Biology Reports, 2026)
Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) is a multifactorial reproductive disorder that affects approximately 1–5% of couples of reproductive age and is associated with considerable emotional and clinical burden. Although several genetic, anatomical, endocrine, infectious, and thrombophilic factors have been implicated, the underlying cause remains unexplained in nearly half of all cases, highlighting the importance of immune dysregulation in disease pathogenesis. Among immune factors, immunoglobulins play pivotal roles in maintaining maternal–fetal immune homeostasis by regulating immune tolerance, complement activation, autoantibody production, and inflammatory signalling. However, dysregulated humoral immune responses may disrupt placental development and fetal tolerance, thereby contributing to pregnancy failure. This review summarises current evidence regarding the biological functions of immunoglobulins in normal pregnancy and their involvement in the pathogenesis of RPL. We discuss the clinical significance of immunoglobulin-associated biomarkers, including antiphospholipid, antinuclear, anti-thyroid, and other pregnancy-related autoantibodies, and evaluate their utility in risk stratification and diagnosis. Emerging immunoglobulin-based therapeutic strategies, particularly intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG), are reviewed in the context of current clinical evidence and guideline recommendations. Finally, we highlight the potential of comprehensive immunoglobulin profiling, integrated with clinical and molecular biomarkers, to support precision medicine approaches for individualised diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutic decision-making in women with RPL. Continued mechanistic and translational research will be essential to validate these biomarkers and optimise personalised immunomodulatory interventions for improving pregnancy outcomes.

Serum TP53 autoantibodies as a non-invasive diagnostic biomarker for canine mammary tumours: comparative insights from human and experimental rat model - Pradeep Kumar; Sonal Saxena; Sameer Shrivastava; Owais Khan; Rajeshwar Khandare; Partha Pratim Borah; Sabapathi Nagappan; R. V. Purushotham; M. Saminathan; Abhinav Kumar (Molecular Biology Reports, 2026)

Decoding PARP roles in breast cancer therapy resistance - Mohammad Abohassan; Farag M. Altalbawy; Majid S. Jabir; Thikra F. Hasan; Ashishkumar Kyada; Deepak Nathiya; Parjinder Kaur; M. Ravi Kumar; Munthar Kadhim Abosaoda; Muhammad Shahid Iqbal (Molecular Biology Reports, 2026)

Identification of condition-specific optimal reference genes for qPCR data normalisation in pink bollworm Pectinophora gossypiella (Saunders) - Joy Das; Rakesh Kumar; K. P. Raghavendra; Suhas G. Karkute; Vivek Shah; Kishor U. Tribhuvan; Rahul M. Phuke; G. T. Behere; Vinita Gotmare; V. N. Waghmare (Molecular Biology Reports, 2026)

Urolithin A: A Novel Postbiotic for inflammation, aging, and cancer: A Journey from Dietary ellagitannins to clinical use - Saniya Thakur; M. V. N. L. chaitanya; Sachin Kumar Singh; Navneet Khurana; Jubie Selvaraj; Arya Lakshmi M; Avijit Mazumder; Pallav Sengupta (Molecular Biology Reports, 2026)

Molecular signature of SETD2 and m6A modifiers in the pathogenesis of different grades of adult-type diffuse gliomas - Subhadra Kumari; Kirthik Roshan M; Rituparna Pal; Sushila Jaiswal; Awadhesh Jaiswal; Santosh Kumar; Srinivasan Muthuswamy (Molecular Biology Reports, 2026)

Allelic diversity, phylogeny and population structure of globally collected guava germplasm (Psidium spp.) unveiled through genome-wide g-SSR markers - Prabhanshu Mishra; Ankita Kashyap; Rakesh Singh; R. M. Sharma; Gyan Prakash Mishra; Jai Prakash; Avantika Maurya; Kritidipta Pramanik; Parth J. Jadhav; Bharat Yadav; Md Shams Nihal; Amit Kumar Goswami; et al. (Molecular Biology Reports, 2026)

The role of pectate lyases in development and stress tolerance in plants - G. Gayathri; L. Arul; S. Varanavasiappan; M. Djanaguiraman; T. Saraswathi; K. K. Kumar (Molecular Biology Reports, 2026)

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

Cell-free DNA in chemical carcinogen induced mouse lung cancer and colon cancer model: its implications in diagnostics and therapeutics - Devangkumar D. Trivedi; Aafrinbanu M. Shaikh; Saumya K. Patel; Sarat Kumar Dalai; Sonal R. Bakshi (Molecular Genetics and Genomics, 2026)

Integrated genome-wide association study (GWAS) and metabolomics identify genetic and metabolic drivers of stripe rust resistance in wheat from the Western Himalayas - Farkhandah Jan; M. Parthiban; Sofora Jan; Anjan Kumar Pradhan; Sundeep Kumar; Safoora Shafi; Mahpara Bashir; Divya Sharma; Naeela Qureshi; Manish Kumar Vishwakarma; Sarabjit Kaur; Jaspal Kaur; et al. (Functional & Integrative Genomics, 2026)

Wastewater antibody signatures reflect SARS-CoV-2 infection and immunization patterns in the population - Dhammika Leshan Wannigama; Mohan Amarasiri; Phatthranit Phattharapornjaroen; Cameron Hurst; Charin Modchang; John Giles; Jillian Gauld; Tanakorn Chantanasaro; Kazuhiko Miyanaga; Longzhu Cui; Stefan Fernandez; Hirotake Mori; et al. (Water Research, 2026)

Introgression of leaf rust resistance gene LrSel.212 derived from a wheat-rye recombinant line “Selection 212” into a popular wheat variety HD2932 - Subhash Bijarania; Vrinda Batra; Naman Raj; Hemant Sharma; Hariom Shukla; Ramesh Bhurta; Priyanka Agarwal; Niharika Mallick; M.G. Mallikarjuna; M. Niranjana; Shailendra Kumar Jha (Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology, 2026)

Silicon-mediated defense against biotic stress in crop plants: Physiological, biochemical, and molecular mechanisms - M. Chethankumar; Mallikarjuna Jeer; D.S. Yakshith; Gouranga Saw; Pankaj Sharma; Pramod Kumar Rai (Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology, 2026)

Spatial heterogeneity of erosion within small catchments in the Garhwal Lesser Himalaya: Coupled analysis of weathering intensity and 10Be-based erosion rates - Sohan Kumar; Pavitra V. Kumar; Bibhukalyan Acharya; Pankaj Kumar; Simon M. Mudd; Pradeep Srivastava (Geomorphology, 2026)

Cold plasma as a biochemical interceptor: redesigning the oxidative stability of pearl millet through targeted enzyme inactivation - Amarnath Velmurugan; Prashant Anil Pawase; Aminu Abdullahi; Arun Kumar; Zincia Sherin; Akruti Singh; Aniket M. Pathare; Omar Bashir (Food Research International, 2026)

Development of a novel scarabaeid-specific Bacillus thuringiensis biopesticide using cost-effective sugar and agro-industrial byproducts, and its efficacy against the white grub Holotrichia serrata F. - P. Mahesh; B. Singaravelu; J. Srikanth; K. Hari; C. Appunu; G.S. Suresha; C. Sankaranarayanan; T. Arumuganathan; D. Puthira Prathap; P. Govindaraj; R. Nirmala; M. Rajesh Kumar; et al. (Biomass and Bioenergy, 2026)

Probabilistic safety assessment in medical cyclotron facilities - C. Senthil Kumar; Suvadip Roy; Tapan Routh; M. Senthilkumar (Annals of Nuclear Energy, 2026)

Analyzing integrated knowledge, attitudes and practices for the adoption of blast-resistant wheat varieties in Bangladesh: A structural equation modeling approach - Nasima Akter; Hasneen Jahan; Md Abdullah Al Noman; Md Monirul Islam; M. Wakilur Rahman; Sadika Haque; Pawan Kumar Singh; Muhammad Rezaul Kabir; Nanda Dulal Kundu (Crop Protection, 2026)

Multi-level biomarker responses to potentially toxic elements (PTEs) contamination in a coastal bivalve from the Maharashtra coast, India - Shubra Singh; Diganta Dey; M. Harshavarthini; Edward Inpent Campal; Saurav Kumar; Nalini Poojary; Manoj Pandit Brahmane; Ashok Kumar Jaiswar; Naresh S. Nagpure (Marine Pollution Bulletin, 2026)

An analysis of the flow pattern of EICC during the positive Indian Ocean dipole events - Vishwanath Boopathi; Vidya S. Mohan; M. Jishad; Jaya Kumar Seelam (Regional Studies in Marine Science, 2026)

A comprehensive review on lead removal strategies from industrial wastewater: analysis using carbon quantum dots - D. Prabu; K. Shalini; R. Jayasurya; S. Sathish; M. Karthikeyan; Michael Rahul Soosai; D. Venkatesan; J. Barnabas Paul Glady; J. Aravind Kumar; M. Kavisri; Meivelu Moovendhan (Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C, 2026)

Transportation pathways of black carbon aerosols and radiative impacts over India - Vivek Kumar; M. Sateesh; Panuganti CS. Devara; Anikender Kumar; Chinmay Kumar Jena; Vijay Kumar Soni (Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C, 2026)

Spatial variability and uncertainty of soil sulfur and micronutrients in a semiarid zone: A multiproxy approach - B. Bhakiyathu Saliha; S. Kaviyasri; R. Sakthivel V; M. Manikandan; Sanjiv Kumar; M. Jegadeeswaran; G. Guru; A. Geethakarthi (Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C, 2026)

Global metallogeny, extraction challenges, and exploration pathways of the critical metal Vanadium - Muduru Lachhana Dora; Ravi Kumar Umrao; M. Santosh; Utkarsh Singh; Vindhyavasini Yadav; Cheng-Xue Yang; Mrinal Kanti Mukherjee; Siddhartha Karmakar; Kirtikumar Randive (Ore and Energy Resource Geology, 2026)

An intelligent ensemble-based vehicle detection framework using YOLOv5, faster R-CNN, and EfficientDet for complex traffic scenarios - T Kishore; K Seshadri Ramana; M Kiran Mayee; Pujari Harish Kumar; N Chinna Alluraiah (Next Research, 2026)

Sustainable photoelectro-Fenton degradation of dimethyl phthalate via Bi−Fe/g-C3N4 functionalized cathodes - Rishabh Raj; Tajamul Shafi; Yasser Bashir; Sovik Das; Brajesh Kumar Dubey; Shamik Chowdhury; Makarand M. Ghangrekar (Journal of Water Process Engineering, 2026)

Impact of reservoir storage on propagation from meteorological to hydrological drought - Ajay Gupta; Manoj Kumar Jain; Rajendra Prasad Pandey; David M. Hannah (Journal of Hydrology, 2026)

Boronic acid-functionalized materials in food and environmental safety: Progress in design, synthesis, and sensing applications - Suleiman Ibrahim Mohammad; Asokan Vasudevan; Feras Alnaimat; Mirza R. Baig; Shreedhar M. Rao; Gulnoza Djakhangirova; M.M. Rekha; Navin Kumar Tailor; Sandeep Kumar Shukla; Zyad Shaaban (Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2026)

Holistic overview on disinfection by-products formation and their analytical characterization - Maria Inês Roque; Rui C. Martins; Loïc Charpentier; Davide Pinelli; Elisa Girometti; Ahmed Abdelrady; Manuela Antonelli; Agapios Agapiou; Paolo Roccaro; Jon Wullenweber; Beatrice Cantoni; Irene Jubany; et al. (Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2026)

Comparative life cycle impact assessment of hazardous waste management systems: Trade-offs across waste streams, technologies, and governance - Apoorva M. Ranjekar; Guido Van Oost; Ajay Kumar Kaviti; Vineet Singh Sikarwar (Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2026)

Selective photocatalytic CO2-to-C2 conversion in a Cu–MOF/ZnO S-scheme via electron flux regulation - Fadhil F. Sead; M. Sudhakara Reddy; Badri Narayan Sahu; Sridharan Sundharam; Sanjeev Kumar; Atreyi Pramanik; Ismatulla Xayrullayev; Mohammad Mahtab Alam; Aseel Smerat (Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2026)

Surface-tailored photocatalytic nanomaterials and polymer composites for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) removal: Recent advances and insights - Gokula Krishnan Sivasundari Arumugam; Aswin Kumar Ilango; G. Arthanareeswaran; Hai M. Duong; Mieczysław Łapkowski; Yukesh Kannah Ravi (Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2026)

Solvothermally designed ZnSe anchored on g-C3N4 as highly active electrocatalysts for OER - Shaimaa A.M. Abdelmohsen; Meznah M. Alanazi; Kiran Tahir; Hala M. Abo-Dief; Rizwan Ul Hassan; Mongi Amami; Abhinav Kumar (Fuel, 2026)

Dual-functional SnS2-β-amylase nanobiocatalyst from Ficus benghalensis: Immobilization-induced antioxidant synergy for sustainable starch hydrolysis - Anikesh Kumar; Ashish Jyoti Borah; Shailly Saini; Anchal Srivastava; Arvind M. Kayastha (Food Bioscience, 2026)

Nickel-olivine catalyst action and supercritical water gasification processing of municipal waste for hydrogen extraction - Madaminov Sanjarbek Maxmudjon Ugli; Pradeep Kumar Singh; G. Tejasri Devi; Himanshu Makhija; P.S. Ranjit; Manish Nagpal; Ponmurugan Panneerselvam; Ramya Maranan; Anand Rajendran; M. Murali (Biomass and Bioenergy, 2026)

Evaluating the performance of the Global Forecast System (GFS) during a tropical cyclone over India using Radiosonde observations: A case study - M. Ashok Williams; Anshul Chauhan; S.T. Akhil Raj; M.I. Ansari; Gajendra Kumar; Vijay Kumar Soni (Atmospheric Research, 2026)

Fumigation effect over a tropical coastal environment using the collocated measurements of black carbon aerosols and atmospheric boundary layer height - M. Ashok Williams; T.V. Lakshmi Kumar; M. Venkat Ratnam; D. Narayana Rao (Atmospheric Research, 2026)

Chlorophyll-a and phytoplankton community responses to cyclone Dana in the coastal waters of the north-western Bay of Bengal - Amit Kumar Jena; Kamal Kumar Barik; Sumit Kumar Mohanty; Suchismita Sahu; Suchismita Srichandan; Sanjiba Kumar Baliarsingh; Alakes Samanta; Pratap Kumar Chhotaray; Sudheer Joseph; T. M. Balakrishnan Nair (Spatial Information Research, 2026)

Snowline-driven glacier dynamics across the Indian Himalayas - Deva Jefflin A R; Chandre Gowda C; Geetha Priya M; Sushil Kumar Singh (International Journal of Remote Sensing, 2026)

A microCT-Based Framework for Quantifying Heterogeneity and Anisotropy in Deccan Basalts and Their Evolution Following CO2 Exposure - Nitin Nagarkoti; Ravi Sharma; Kaustubh Raj; Tanisha Kumar; Hirakjyoti Kalita; G. M. Yeshwantth; Janak Mistry; Sapna Pandit (Mathematical Geosciences, 2026)

Remote Sensing for Irrigation Water Management—The State of the Art and Prospects for Near‐Future Operations - Wim G. M. Bastiaanssen; Chris Perry; Royce Dalby; Yasir Mohamed; Xueliang Cai; Poolad Karimi; IJsbrand de Jong; Pasquale Steduto; Marat Beksultanov; Christopher C. M. Neale; David Molden; Waqas Awan; et al. (Irrigation and Drainage, 2026)
A recent UN report describes many regions as facing ‘water bankruptcy, ’ a condition in which available water resources can no longer meet existing demands. In practice, this means irrigation will likely bear the greatest burden of future water‐use reductions, a complicated and fraught decision to make given its critical role in food security. This review paper highlights the growing range of information now available through remote sensing technologies to support planners, irrigation managers and farmers. These data include cropping patterns, crop yields, water consumption, farmgate water and tubewell water deliveries, soil moisture and root‐zone water storage, among others. The paper also reviews current applications of remote sensing, which remain too often constrained to the scientific community, and recommends the development and dissemination of standardized irrigation analytics and diagnostic tools. Government irrigation and water agencies are encouraged to integrate these emerging spatial data sources into both strategic planning and real‐time management from field to scheme scale and provide a stronger foundation of key performance indicator (KPI). Bridging this information gap will require startups and technology providers to translate advanced data products into practical, user‐friendly tools tailored to the needs of the irrigation sector.

From genome to phenome in tomato: multi-omics approaches for stress resilience and fruit quality improvement - G. Gayathri; K. K. Kumar; L. Arul; S. Varanavasiappan; M. Djanaguiraman; T. Saraswathi (Plant Physiology Reports, 2026)

Rice immunity against Asian rice gall midge: from resistance genes to precision breeding - G. Rakesh; B. Vidhyadhar; Y. Chandra Mohan; Yadla Hari; R. Shravan Kumar; P. Gonya Naik; B. Manju Bhargavi; G. Anil kumar; M. Saicharan; Ramya Rathod (Cereal Research Communications, 2026)

Soil Organic Carbon Modelling in the Rice-Wheat System Under Long-Term Agriculture Synergies in the Lowland Terai Region of India - Rajeev Padbhushan; Abhas Kumar Sinha; Upendra Kumar; Prateek M. Bhattacharya; Parthendu Poddar; Bijay Singh (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

Rainfall and Its Stable Isotopic Composition Variability over Nagpur, India: Possible Controlling Processes During Southwest Monsoon 2022 - P. Kiran Kumar; Arvind Singh; M. G. Yadava; C. S. Sindhuja (Pure and Applied Geophysics, 2026)

Photocatalytic and antifouling performance of g-C3N4, CeO2, and ZnO-grafted PVDF/TiO2 nanohybrid membranes: a comparative study - S. Nivedita; M. Induja; Mani Durai; Karthikeyan Manivannan; Vinoth Kumar Raja; Nagaraj Murugan; Dharani Shanmugapriya; Vijayakumar Paranthaman; Amanullah Fatehmulla; Ramkumar Vanaraj; Paskalis Sahaya Murphin Kumar (Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 2026)

Beyond “ORT-positive”: Why genomic divergence in Ornithobacterium should reshape poultry diagnostics, surveillance, and vaccine strategy - Rajeev Kumar Jha; M. Vijayasimha; M. Srikanth; Ms Rosy (Veterinary Microbiology, 2026)

Membrane-mediated mechanisms of NSAID-induced cardiotoxicity independent of cyclooxygenase selectivity: Evidence from rat and zebrafish models - Akash Kumar Jha; Vetriselvan Subramaniyan; Stuti Gupta; Rishika Kumari; Komalharini Ramdas Tiwari; M. Gokulakrishnan; Sreelaja Nair; Ashutosh Kumar (Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology, 2026)

Soil erosion rates, driving factors and climate change impacts across different land uses in the Himalayas: Insights from Caesium-137 (137Cs) tracing and the revised universal soil loss equation (RUSLE) model - Anu David Raj; Suresh Kumar; M. Sankar; K.R. Sooryamol (Science of The Total Environment, 2026)

Computational identification of Azadirachta indica-derived inhibitors against VP39 methyltransferase of human monkeypox virus - Md. Shohel Hossain; Soharth Hasnat; Maria Mulla Mim; Md. Mehedi Hasan Pulok; MD. Faisal Patwary Hemal; Sangram Biswas; Bidduth Kumar Sarkar; Nilofa Yesmin; Raihana Sharmili; Mohammad Shah Alam; Tofazzal Islam; M. Nazmul Hoque (Next Research, 2026)

Shelf-life study of maize cobs stored using indigenous methods in Sikkim - B M Chandana; Rakesh Kumar Raigar (Journal of Stored Products Research, 2026)

Impact of iron and zinc fortification on whole wheat flour properties, chapatti quality, storage stability and mineral bioaccessibility - M S Ashwin Kumar; Amrita Ray; A Jyothi Lakshmi; Suresh D. Sakhare (Food Chemistry, 2026)

Retraction notice to “A novel biogenic Allium cepa leaf mediated silver nanoparticles for antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anticancer effects on MCF-7 cell line” [Environ. Res. 198 (2021) 111199] - M. Mani; Mohammad K. Okla; S. Selvaraj; A. Ram Kumar; S. Kumaresan; Azhaguchamy Muthukumaran; K. Kaviyarasu; Mohamed A. El-Tayeb; Yahya B. Elbadawi; Khalid S. Almaary; Bander Mohsen Ahmed Almunqedhi; Mohamed Soliman Elshikh (Environmental Research, 2026)

Retraction notice to “A review on extraction of polysaccharides from crustacean wastes and their environmental applications” [Environ. Res. 221 (2023) 115306] - A. Saravanan; P. Senthil Kumar; D. Yuvaraj; S. Jeevanantham; P. Aishwaria; P.B. Gnanasri; M. Gopinath; Gayathri Rangasamy (Environmental Research, 2026)

Retraction notice to “In-vitro cytotoxicity of nickel oxide nanoparticles against L-6 cell-lines: MMP, MTT and ROS studies” [Environ. Res. 215 (2022) 114257] - Renu Bala; Bhawna Pareek; Ahmad Umar; Saroj Arora; Davinder Singh; Ashun Chaudhary; Abdulrab Ahmed M. Alkhanjaf; Abdulrhman A. Almadiy; Hassan Algadi; Raman Kumar; Vivek Sheel Jaswal; Sotirios Baskoutas (Environmental Research, 2026)

Knowledge level and determinants of adopting climate resilient practices: The case of aquaculture farmers in Odisha, India - Baban Bayan; Amar Gaikwad; Venkata Narayana Mullapudi; Aparajita Priyadarshani; Arun Padiyar Panemangalore; Cristiano M. Rossignoli; Sourabh Kumar Dubey (Environmental Development, 2026)

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

Interactions-guided blueprint of acetylcholinesterase binding: A review on structural and molecular determinants - Ram Kumar; Suman Sinha; M. Arockia Babu (Chemico-Biological Interactions, 2026)

Influence of genomic retained heterosis on lactation persistence and tropical resilience: leveraging joint-model GWAS to quantify non-additive variance in India’s Karan Fries population - Ishmeet Kumar; Jayesh Vyas; Asad Khan; Gargi Ramola; I. Ilayaraja; Lal Muansangi; Anil Chitra; Pritam Pal; Ritik Kumar Singh; M. L. Kamboj; T. V. Raja; Anupama Mukherjee; et al. (Tropical Animal Health and Production, 2026)

Cross incompatibility restricting genome exchange and diversification of primary gene pool in plants: challenges and opportunities - Mahendar Thudi; Yogesh Dashrath Naik; Uday Chand Jha; M. S. Sai Reddy; Manish Kumar Pandey; Reyazul Rouf Mir; Muraleedhar S. Aski; Murukarthick Jayakodi; Venugopal Mendu; Naveen Puppala; P. V. Vara Prasad; Somashekhar M. Punnuri; et al. (Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 2026)
Key message Crop wild relatives provide essential genetic diversity for improving crop resilience; however, pre- and post-zygotic barriers often restrict interspecific hybridization. Recent approaches enable their effective use in crop improvement programs. Abstract Crop wild relatives (CWR), closely related wild taxa of cultivated crops, offer a wealth of genetic diversity essential for developing traits to help crops adapt to the challenges of biotic and abiotic stresses. This diversity is critical to meet the increasing global demand for food, especially under the looming threat of climate change. However, crossing between individuals from different species often results in maladapted or inviable offspring due to pre- and post-zygotic barriers. Pre-zygotic barriers prevent successful pollen–stigma interactions and pollen tube growth, while post-zygotic barriers include hybrid embryo or endosperm failure and chromosome pairing issues, contributing to cross incompatibility (CI). These barriers restrict genome exchange and hinder the diversification of the primary gene pool in plants. Overcoming these barriers is a significant challenge. This review explores the diverse pre- and post-zygotic barriers in interspecific hybridization, emphasizing genetic factors related to CI. Additionally, this review highlights biotechnological approaches such as somatic hybridization and embryo rescue techniques, which are used to overcome these barriers. Through continued research and innovation, these barriers can be overcome, unlocking the full potential of CWR to address the evolving demands of global agriculture. Recent advances in synthetic biology now offer the possibility to reprogram reproductive barriers, turning CI into a controllable trait for hybrid development.

Acetylcholine as a shield: enhancing growth and salt tolerance in pepper through ionic homeostasis, hormonal regulation, antioxidant defence and gene expression - Esra Yaprak; Sumeyra Ucar; Oguzhan Araz; Ertan Yildirim; Melek Ekinci; Murat Aydin; Esma Yigider; Metin Turan; S. M. Zubair AL-Meraj; Totan Kumar Ghosh (Protoplasma, 2026)
Acetylcholine (ACh), a potential neurotransmitter, shows growth and stress responses in plants. Despite, the underlying mechanisms of how ACh mitigates salt toxicity in pepper plants remains to be fully elucidated. Here, pepper plants pre-treated with different concentrations of ACh (0, 50 and 100 µM) were subjected to salinity stress (150 mM NaCl) to investigate their morpho-physiological, biochemical, and molecular alterations. Salinity stress significantly arrested plant phenotypes, reduced leaf relative water content (LRWC), and altered essential nutrient elements and phytohormones. However, it led to tremendous acceleration of proline, sucrose, hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ), malondialdehyde (MDA), electrolyte leakage (EL), and enzymatic antioxidants such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), peroxidase (POD), and glutathione reductase (GR) as compared to the non-stress control plant. ACh greatly improved the plant’s phenotypes in non-stress control plants and significantly repaired the phenotype of salinity-affected plants. ACh improved LRWC and plant nutrient status by restricting Na + and Cl − . However, it stimulated synthesis of phytohormones (except ABA), and bolstered the functions of SOD, CAT, POD, and GR under salinity stress. While salinity stress upregulated CaHKT1;1 and CaHKT1;2 , ACh treatment downregulated them. Compared to control, salinity and ACh exposure stimulated the expression of genes governing Photosystem II (PSII) and antioxidant activity, highlighting a coordinated genetic defence mechanism of plant while mitigating salinity stress. However, significant induction of CaPsbD by ACh under salinity stress suggests the protective role of this phytochemical in PS II recovery. Furthermore, multivariate analysis demonstrated that application of ACh (100 µM) improved most of the physiological and biochemical markers, effectively restoring plant growth despite salinity stress. The findings imply a crucial role for ACh in growth and mitigation of salt toxicity in the pepper plant.

The Role of Yogurt-Derived Probiotics in Managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - B. Amisha Pai; K. N. Samarth; C. Sai Arun Kumar; Sreeharsha; M. Rajeswari (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences, 2026)

Allelopathic Potential of Bidens pilosa and Euphorbia hirta for Sustainable Weed Management - Kavita Kumari; Disha Upreti; Medha Durgapal; Lalit M. Tewari; Geeta Tewari; Naveen Chandra Pandey; Vasundhra Lodhiyal; Anand Kumar; Vishal Bisht; Inder Singh Rautela; R. K. Chaturvedi (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section B: Biological Sciences, 2026)

Mechanism of enhancement of internal tides in Northeastern Arabian Sea during winter - Andrea Linus Pereira; Subeesh M. P; Jithin A.K; Navaneeth K.N; Anil Kumar K (Ocean Dynamics, 2026)

Observing Ocean Conditions: Prior and Post Cyclone ‘Tauktae’ Using Satellite and In-situ Data - Kesavakumar Balakrishnan; Suchandra Aich Bhowmick; Venkatesan Ramasamy; Shanmugam Palanisamy; Ram Kumar Giri; M. Jishad; Anup Kumar Mandal; M. Seemanth; Rishi Gangwar; Neeraj Agarwal; Rashmi Sharma; Sundar Ranganathan; et al. (Journal of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing, 2026)

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

Slum Detection Using U-Net Attention Gate on Mid-Resolution Satellite Imagery - Archana G. Pai; Aaron Augustine; Rupesh Kumar Yadav Mediboyina; Ankit Jha; Krishna M. Buddhiraju; Surya S. Durbha (Journal of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing, 2026)

Multiproxy reconstruction of depositional framework of the late Paleocene Lakadong Limestone, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, India - Ranuj Kumar Das; M. Faruque Hussain; Urbashi Sarkar; T. Ngamlengin Haokip (Journal of Sedimentary Environments, 2026)

Investigating the effect of variation in work-zone roadway geometry on traffic capacity using simulation technique - Omkar Bidkar; Pallav Kumar; Shriniwas Arkatkar; Gaurang Joshi; Said M. Easa (Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, 2026)

Pusa Jawahar Rice Hybrid 56 - M. Nagarajan; Gopala Krishnan Subbaiyan; K. K. Vinod; P. K. Bhowmick; Haritha Bollinedi; Ranjith K. Ellur; Rakesh Seth; Rajeev Rathour; G. K. Koutu; Sanjay Kumar Singh; Uttam Bisen; A. K. Singh (Indian Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding, 2026)

Identification and Characterisation of Super Susceptible Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Landraces against Leaf Rust Pathogen (Puccinia triticina Eriks.) - Naman Raj; Ujjwal Kapoor; Ramesh Bhurta; Vrinda Batra; Subhash Bijarania; Niharika Mallick; M. G. Mallikarjuna; Vaibhav Kumar Singh; Atul Kumar; Om Prakash Gangwar; Pramod Prasad; Subhash Chander Bhardwaj; et al. (Indian Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding, 2026)

Preliminary Investigation of Phosphorus-Use Efficiency in Mungbean (Vigna radiata): A Comparative RNA-Seq Study - Deepali Kothari; Muraleedhar S. Aski; S. Premakumar; Bidwan Rath; Nirmala Pargaien; Lalit Mohan Tewari; Shouvik Das; Gyan Prakash Mishra; Gyanendra Singh; Prachi Shripatrao Yadav; Ya-Ping Lin; Roland Schafleitner; et al. (Indian Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding, 2026)

Inheritance of Stem Rot Resistance in Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L) - C. Suvarna; R. P. Vasanthi; K. Viswanath; C. Kiran Kumar Reddy; Y. Amaravathi; M. Reddi Sekhar (Indian Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding, 2026)

Comparative efficacy of pharmacological therapies in non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: a frequentist network meta-analysis - Bharath Kumar G; Madhumitha S; Nidhi S Ibrahimpur; Richardson M; Bikash Ranjan Meher (European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 2026)

Integrated UASBR-anammox Pilot Plant for Domestic Wastewater Treatment: Organic Carbon Recovery, Nitrogen Removal Pathway, and Carbon Footprint Analysis - Divyesh Parde; Manaswini Behera; Rajesh Roshan Dash; Makarand M. Ghangrekar; Jane Oja; Taavo Tenno; Ivar Zekker; Rajarshi Bhar; Brajesh Kumar Dubey (Environmental Processes, 2026)

Biochemical traits associated with aphid resistance in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) under field conditions - Marri Keerthana; Kancharla Ratna Jyothi; Priya; Vaithiyalingam Gopinath; Satish Kumar Singh; M. S. Sai Reddy (Cereal Research Communications, 2026)

Elucidating the response of the Rht18 gene on the seedling establishment and yield in wheat genotypes (Triticum aestivum L.) - Amrita Thomas; Nivedita Sinha; Hari krishna; Ravindra M. Patil; Rakesh Pandey; Neelu Jain; Pradeep Kumar Singh; Gyanendra Pratap Singh (Cereal Research Communications, 2026)

Solvothermal synthesis and anticancer potential of PEG-capped CaS nanoparticles against MCF-7 breast cancer cells - S. Rekha; M. Amith Kumar; V. G. Sreeja; C. Sivakumar (Toxicology and Environmental Health Sciences, 2026)

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

Magnesium biomineralization and glushinskite synthesis in fungi: possible impact on niche exclusion, role in fungi mediated detoxification and future applications - Saptaswa Chakraborty; Subham Sarkar; Hailah M. Almohaimeed; Zuhair M. Mohammedsaleh; Arup Kumar Mitra; Bikram Dhara (Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, 2026)

Field evaluation of polished desalinated produced water for alfalfa irrigation in a semi-arid environment - Teja Saddapalli; Anita Kumari; Dinesh Kumar Saini; Pankaj Trivedi; Mayank Pratap Singh Bangari; Adrianne Lopez; W. Shane Walker; S. M. Impa; S. V. Krishna Jagadish (Irrigation Science, 2026)
Water scarcity is a critical challenge in West Texas, where agriculture and the oil and gas industry compete for limited water resources. The oil and gas industry generates approximately 32% of the nation’s produced water, presenting significant opportunities for beneficial reuse. This study evaluated polished desalinated produced water (PDPW) as a supplemental irrigation source for field-grown alfalfa in a semi-arid region, with conventional groundwater serving as the reference irrigation source. Soil chemistry, heavy metal accumulation, plant physiology, forage quality, and microbial community dynamics were assessed under both irrigation treatments at two growth stages. Polished desalinated produced water met most irrigation water quality standards, although strontium concentrations exceeded recommended thresholds, highlighting the need for continued monitoring. Exceedances in soil macronutrients and organic compounds were primarily attributed to historical soil conditions rather than PDPW application. Interpretation of sodium accumulation was limited because PDPW was blended with groundwater during part of the study period. No significant differences ( p > 0.05) were observed in plant growth or biomass between PDPW and control treatments. Forage quality was comparable and, in some cases, improved under PDPW irrigation through lower fiber concentrations. Microbial community profiling using 16 S and ITS rRNA sequencing revealed stable alpha and beta diversity, with variation driven primarily by sample type and growth stage rather than irrigation source. Dominant bacterial and fungal taxa remained consistent across treatments. These findings suggest that, with appropriate treatment and monitoring, PDPW has the potential to serve as an alternative irrigation source for alfalfa production in semi-arid regions. However, long-term studies are needed to evaluate sustainability and potential cumulative impacts on soil, plants, and microbial communities.

AgriFusion-TFT: a temporal fusion transformer-based framework for integrated soil moisture forecasting and crop yield prediction with adaptive optimization - R. Veerandra Kumar; M. Anbarasan (Irrigation Science, 2026)

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

Host-driven structuring shapes the landscape of phytoplasma diversity across Indian agroecosystems revealed by multilocus phylogenomics - Mantesh Muttappagol; Shridhar Hiremath; V. Venkataravanappa; G. S. Madhu; Niraj Kumar; R Kruthika; M Bharath; B. R Sayiprathap; K. S. Shankarappa; C. N. Lakshminarayana Reddy; C. R. Jahir Basha (World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2026)

C57BL/6N mutation in cytoplasmic FMRP interacting protein 2 regulates nicotine reward in the conditioned place preference test - Belle Buzzi; Gina M. Fernandez; Amber Baldwin; Alayna Palamar; Belinda Cornes; Vivek Kumar; M. Imad Damaj (Psychopharmacology, 2026)
Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States. Among the factors that contribute to tobacco initiation, use, and dependence, genetics may exert a strong influence. In mouse models, genetic differences between strains have been studied to investigate the potential drivers for these states. Previous reports indicate that C57BL/6 J (B6J) and C57BL/6N (B6N) mouse substrains show varying behavioral responses towards both natural and drug rewards. However, nicotine reward as assessed by preference for nicotine in the conditioned place preference (CPP) test has not yet been evaluated. Additionally, a point mutation in the cytoplasmic FMRP interacting protein 2 ( Cyfip2 ) gene has been regarded as a potential underlying factor towards these substrain differences. Here, we compare the response to nicotine between B6J and B6N mouse substrains and establish a genetic correlation between Cyfip2 expression and nicotine preference in the brain. We also examine the effects of this mutation on nicotine preference between these substrains. We report reduced preference for nicotine in B6N mice compared to B6J mice and a negative correlation between nicotine CPP scores and Cyfip2 expression in both the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex. In our investigation of the Cyfip2 variant, we found that B6J mice carrying the B6N Cyfip2 mutation showed a lower preference for nicotine while B6N mice carrying the B6J Cyfip2 mutation showed increased preference. This study establishes substrain differences in preference for nicotine in the CPP test and a mutation in the Cyfip2 as the causal variant for this behavior.

AMBMP Hydrochloride Reverses STZ-Induced Alzheimer-Type Dementia Associated with Wnt/β-catenin/TLR4 Signaling - Palak Kalra; Deepak Chaturvedi; Amit Kumar; Amarjot Kaur Grewal; Heena Khan; Varinder Singh; Thakur Gurjeet Singh; Tanveer Singh; Sheikh F. Ahmad; Sabry M. Attia (NeuroMolecular Medicine, 2026)

Advancing oceanographic forecasts in the Bay of Bengal: an AI-based spatiotemporal prediction for SST and MLD - Bipin Kumar; Rahul Kumar; Bishakhdatta Gayen; Sourav Kumar Khan; Bajrang Chidhambaranathan; S V S S N V G Krishna Murthy; Ravi S Nanjundiah; M Ravichandran (Journal of Earth System Science, 2026)

From pixels to protection: a multimodal AI framework for early and scalable wheat disease detection - Bharani Muthuraj; Lingareddy Usha Rani; Nishanth Mallappa; Vaibhav Kumar Singh; Sapna Nigam; Govindasamy Senthilraja; Srinivas Rallapalli; Aakash V. Patel; M. S. Saharan (Cereal Research Communications, 2026)

Competitiveness of Sugar Production and Trade in BRICS Countries and Implications for Indian and World Sugar Sector - Rakesh Kumar Singh; Kauntey Suryavanshi; A. K. Sharma; V. K. Singh; M. K. Tripathi; A. P. Dwivedi (Sugar Tech, 2026)

Three decades of anaplastic lymphoma kinase: from physiological roles to cancer and immune evasion - Hesham M. Amin; Shiva Aminnia; Mona M. Saber; Mahesh Kumar Kannan; Justin Hung (Cancer and Metastasis Reviews, 2026)

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

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

Evaluation of biopolymer-enabled Trichoderma and compatible fungicides for the management of seed and soil-borne pathogens in oilseed crops - K. Vinod Kumar; M. Kavya; K. S. V. Poorna Chandrika; R. D. Prasad; S. K. Tripathi; V. Sowmya (Indian Phytopathology, 2026)

ARF Gene Family: Expression Dynamics, Signalling, and Importance in Seed Development - Kumari Arpita; Sandhya Sharma; Anshika Tyagi; Arvind Yadav; Sandeep Kumar; Rupesh Deshmukh; Robert M Stupar; Kishor Gaikwad (Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, 2026)

Uppermost mantle velocity and geometry of the underthrusting Indian Moho beneath the Eastern Himachal Himalaya using regional earthquake travel time analysis - Vishal Singh Rawat; Sandeep Gupta; Sudesh Kumar; M Saidixith; B N V Prasad (Journal of Earth System Science, 2026)

Comparative Plastome Analysis of Citrus sinesis with other Fruit Crops and cpSSR Development and Validation in Citrus Hybrids - Nimisha Sharma; Narendra Singh; Raushan Kumar; Mukesh Shivran; Akshay; Neha Sharma; Dhrumeshkumar Chavda; Lal Chand; A. K. Dubey; R. M. Sharma; S. K. Singh; Gyan Prakash Mishra; et al. (Tropical Plant Biology, 2026)

Molecular characterization and salinity-responsive expression of isocitrate dehydrogenase in cichlid Etroplus suratensis (Bloch, 1790) - T. V. Arun Kumar; M. A. Pradeep; K. K. Vijayan; P. G. Preena (Biologia Futura, 2026)

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

Molecular crosstalk in oil palm–Ganoderma interactions: lignin breakdown and basal stem rot progression - Amrutha Lakshmi M; Arutselvan R; Andrea Susan Baby; Javeedvali S; Amjada S. Khan; Pradeep Manyam; Nirmal Sudhir Kumar Harsh; Sumit Kumar; Rohini Verma (Plant and Soil, 2026)

Stage-specific physio-biochemical responses to heat stress in Indian mustard: identifying thermotolerant genotypes for yield and oil content - Ibandalin Mawlong; Vijay Veer Singh; Bhagirath Ram; Pankaj Garg; Balbeer Balbeer; Reema Rani; M. S. Sujith Kumar; Bishal Gurung (Vegetos, 2026)

Engineering performance and optimization of lime-steel slag stabilized pond ash for sustainable pavement applications - Palanivendhan Murugadoss; Bhavan Kumar; Swetarani Biswal; Amit Kumar; M. Vichitra; Mamata Rajgor; Aseel Smerat; Ravikumar Jayabal; Kamakshi Priya Kumar (Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, 2026)

Retraction notice to “Mobilization of contaminants: Potential for soil remediation and unintended consequences” [Sci. Total Environ. 839 (2022) 156373] - Manish Kumar; Nanthi Bolan; Tahereh Jasemizad; Lokesh P. Padhye; Srinidhi Sridharan; Lal Singh; Shiv Bolan; James O'Connor; Haochen Zhao; Sabry M. Shaheen; Hocheol Song; Kadambot H.M. Siddique; et al. (Science of The Total Environment, 2026)

Retraction notice to “Silver contamination and its toxicity and risk management in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems” [Sci. Total Environ. 871 (2023) 161926] - Lokesh P. Padhye; Tahereh Jasemizad; Shiv Bolan; Olga V. Tsyusko; Jason M. Unrine; Basanta Kumar Biswal; Rajasekhar Balasubramanian; Yingyu Zhang; Tao Zhang; Jian Zhao; Yang Li; Jörg Rinklebe; et al. (Science of The Total Environment, 2026)

Integrated Hydrochemical and isotopic fingerprints of groundwater evolution, water quality, and health risk in Northwest Bangladesh - Md. Moniruzzaman; Hazzaz Bin Hassan; Hafiz Al- Asad; Ratan Kumar Majumder; Shafi M. Tareq (Science of The Total Environment, 2026)

Ambient-pressure chemical recycling of thermoset carbon fiber-reinforced polymers via low-temperature solvolysis: Techno-economic and life-cycle assessment - Cassandra M. Reese; Areesa A. Trevino; Jose L. Ramos; Abhishek Kumar; Alex Kalashnikov Soules; Dounia Boushab; Wenbin Kuang; Kevin L. Simmons (Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 2026)

Spatial trends and ecological risk evaluation of heavy metal pollution in the sediment of the eastern coastal zone of Bangladesh - Tumpa Saha; Ruhun Nahar Kakon; Premanondo Debnath; Md. Mahin Uddin; Bilkis Ara Begum; Yeasmin Nahar Jolly; Shirin Akter; K M Mamun; Subrota Kumar Saha (Regional Studies in Marine Science, 2026)

Limited carbon storage in arid mangroves of the Kachchh Region, Western India - Asha Kumari Kumawat; Daniel M. Alongi; Sandeep Kumar; Bhawana Pathak (Regional Studies in Marine Science, 2026)

Lightweight Composite Alternatives to Sandbags: Mechanics of Ballistic Impact, Energy Absorption, and Fragmentation Behavior - Saleemsab Doddamani; Satyabodh M. Kulkarni; Sharnappa Joladarashi; Ashish Kumar Gurjar; Mohan Kumar TS (Next Research, 2026)

Bio-inspired synthesis of nickel oxide nanoparticles using Aegle marmelos extract: a sustainable route for environmental and biomedical applications - Vamsee Krishna K․; Tanmoy Basak; Chellapandi Thangapandi; Vinobharathi G; S R Suseem; M. Saravanan; Vinodkumar Thallada; Prasanta Kumar Sinha; Sabarno Majumdar; Rohit Kumar Mohanty; S. Chitra; Lakshmanan Narayanan; et al. (Next Research, 2026)

Nutrient cycling, biogeochemical pathways and eutrophication status of an urban Himalayan lake system - Gh Jeelani; Suhail A. Lone; M. Saleem Dar; Javid A. Ganai; Niharika Sharma; Sanjeev Kumar (Journal of Hydrology, 2026)

Ohmic heating inactivation of Clostridium sporogenes in green bean puree and its effect on sensory attributes - Shyam Kumar Singh; Ömer Faruk Çokgezme; Ran Tao; Ashley M. Soldavini; Christopher Simons; Sudhir K. Sastry (Journal of Food Engineering, 2026)

A multi-component prebiotic formulation selectively modulates gut microbiota in a humanized mouse model - P.K Shishir Kumar; Adnan Muyeed; Md. Al Hadi Islam; Etu Ema Saswaty; M. Shaminur Rahman; Selina Akter (Food Bioscience, 2026)

Mixed organic acid–mediated activation of sodium percarbonate on kaolinite toward enhanced tetracycline degradation: Mechanistic elucidation and toxicological assessments - Khwairakpam Bidya Devi; Akash Balakrishnan; Arvind Kumar; Mahendra Chinthala; Natarajan Rajamohan; Tejraj M. Aminabhavi (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

Comparative otolith morphology and ontogenetic variation in deep-sea demersal scorpaenoid fishes from the northern Indian Ocean - Davood Nihal; K. V. Aneesh Kumar; Víctor M. Tuset; Antoni Lombarte; Hashim Manjebrayakath (Zoomorphology, 2026)

Plant-Mediated CuO Nanoparticles for Reactive Orange Dye Adsorption: Experimental study and Machine Learning-Assisted Optimization - S. Murugeshwari; Madhan Gunasekaran; B. Senthil Rathi; R. M. Saravana Kumar; J. Divya (Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2026)

Designing Nanocomposites of Conjugated Copolymers for the Removal of Bacterial Contamination from Polluted Water - Sundeep Kumar Dhawan; Surbhi Kohli; Ridham Dhawan; Vikas Garg; Hema Bhandari; Haritma Chopra; Badira M. Alshehri; N. S. Abd-El-Gawaad (Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2026)

An Integrated Geospatial Assessment of Multi-hazard Vulnerability and Groundwater Potential for Advancing Sustainable Water Security in Northern Odisha, India - Debabrata Nandi; Jagadish Kumar Tripathy; Duryadhan Behera; Ahmed M. Saqr; Roshan Beuria; Rakesh Ranjan Thakur (Water Conservation Science and Engineering, 2026)

Quercetin modulates Chitinase-3-like protein 1 expression and inflammatory responses in lipopolysaccharide-stimulated buffalo granulosa cells - S. Sandhiya; J. Vijay Anand; K. Brindha; Guru D. V. Pandiyan; S. Sathesh Kumar; P. Raja; M. Parthiban (Veterinary Research Communications, 2026)

Post-Harvest Deterioration in Sugarcane Juice Quality and Sucrose Under Different Harvesting Methods and Storage Duration in the Tropical Conditions - Dnyaneshwar N. Borase; Yogesh E. Thorat; Bharat M. Bhalerao; Rajeev Kumar; Rajesh U. Modi; Dinesh Singh; Arjun Singh; Santosh G. Watpade; Prashant P. Patil; Dinesh Singh (Sugar Tech, 2026)

Coupled Eulerian–Lagrangian Based Nonlinear Seismic Sloshing Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Elevated Circular Water Tanks - G. S. Arun Kumar; Amit S. Waddar; M. B. Niyaz Ahamed; Gururaj Hatti; Saleemsab Doddamani (Pure and Applied Geophysics, 2026)

Modelling the Dynamic Relationship between Production and Exports of Indian Potato: A Vector Error Correction Model-Based Forecasting Approach - Teena Lakshmi B.; Sathish Kumar M.; Ganeshkumar D. Rede; Lasithamol Nedumchira L.; Shobi Iva Gundavarapu (Potato Research, 2026)

Monitoring hydrologically influenced seismic processes in Palghar region using Horizontal-to-Vertical Spectral Ratio (HVSR) analysis - Srikanth Murarishetti; V. Pavan Kumar; K. Sivaram; M. Shekar; Prakash Kumar (Journal of Seismology, 2026)

Advancing Pediatric Chemotherapy care: Innovative Fosaprepitant Orodispersible Wafers for Nausea and Vomiting - Tanushree Chakraborty; R Suma; Aisha Khanum; Mohammed Afshan; Rupesh Kumar; Umme Hani; Riyaz Ali M Osmani (Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation, 2026)

Satureja hortensis L. Extract Protects Against Gentamicin-Induced Nephrotoxicity Via Renal TNF- Reduction: In-Vivo, In-Vitro, and In-Silico Approaches - Manjula G S; Syed Sagheer Ahmed; Bharathi Doddla Raghunathanaidu; John Mithi; M. Rupesh Kumar (Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation, 2026)

Axial behavior of circular concrete composites confined with concrete canvas and GFRP - V. M. SharanKarthick; S. Divya; N. Shanmugasundaram; S. Praveen Kumar (Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, 2026)

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

Correction to: Medicinal Plants and the Gastrointestinal Microbiota in Chronic Diseases Modulation: A Structured Mechanistic and Translational Review - Esther Ugo Alum; Daniel Ejim Uti; Okechukwu Paul-Chima Ugwu; Michael Ben Okon; Waheeb Sami Aggad; Hailah M. Almohaimeed; Neeraj Bainsal; Sandeep Kumar Shukla; Kranti Kiran Reddy Ealla (Current Microbiology, 2026)

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

The role of rurality and area-level disadvantage in lifestyle risk factors and psychological well-being among cancer survivors: findings from the 2021 NCI HINTS-SEER - Anita M. Kumar; Carrie A. Miller; Reyna Han; D. Jeremy Barsell; Joseph Boyle; Bernard F. Fuemmeler (Cancer Causes & Control, 2026)
Background Rural cancer survivors consistently experience poorer health outcomes than their urban counterparts, yet the interplay between rurality and area-level disadvantage remains understudied. This study examines how rural versus urban residence and neighborhood disadvantage relate to obesity, smoking, and psychological well-being among cancer survivors. Methods Data from 1,062 HINTS-SEER participants across three registries were analyzed. Logistic regression models estimated associations between area-level factors (Social Deprivation Index (SDI) and Areas of Persistent Poverty) and health outcomes, adjusting for individual sociodemographic factors. Analyses accounted for complex survey design using Taylor series linearization. Results Urban residents showed lower odds of obesity compared with their rural counterparts (OR: 0.69; 95% CI: 0.50–0.95). In stratified analyses, area-level social deprivation demonstrated smaller statistically significant associations. Higher deprivation was associated with increased odds of obesity among urban cancer survivors (OR: 1.01; 95% CI: 1.00–1.02) and increased depression/anxiety among rural survivors (OR: 1.02; 95% CI: 1.00–1.04). Across all models, individual-level socioeconomic factors (education, income) showed stronger, more consistent protective associations than area-level indicators. Conclusions and implications Area-level disadvantage was a contributor to rural cancer survivors’ psychological well-being. Individual socioeconomic status remains the dominant determinant of lifestyle and mental health outcomes. Cancer survivors residing in socioeconomically disadvantaged rural areas may benefit from targeted mental health intervention. Future longitudinal research incorporating census tract–level geographic measures and residential histories is needed to clarify the mechanisms linking the geographic and socioeconomic context to survivorship outcomes.

Low ambient ultraviolet-B exposure induced phenotypic, ecophysiological, and molecular changes in the early larva of Himalayan golden mahseer, Tor putitora - M. Junaid Sidiq; Alexander Ciji; Narinder Kumar Chadha; Paramita Banerjee Sawant; Lokesh Pawar; Parvaiz Ahmad Ganie; Pramod Kumar Pandey; M. S. Akhtar (Journal of Comparative Physiology B, 2026)

Smartphone interfaced image based creatinine estimation on a novel micro pipette tip-based platform: Whole blood sample-to-creatinine readout - Shashank Kumar; Ujjawal Singh; Bisma Mushtaq; Ritu Singh; Dharmendra Kumar; Rishi Ram; Tarun Kumar; Vijay M. Shinde; Arnab Sarkar (Analytica Chimica Acta, 2026)

Next-generation biodegradation of chlorpyrifos: integrative microbial strategies, molecular mechanisms, and environmental impacts - Sushma Gautam; Jyoti Sharma; Monu Sharma; Sonu Sharma; Raman Kumar; Vivek Sheel; Parul Gautam; Ahmad Umar; Abdulrab Ahmed M. Alkhanjaf; Ahmed A. Ibrahim; Sotirios Baskoutas (Biodegradation, 2026)

Stable Transgenerational Epimutants in Okra Induced by Sodium Butyrate: A Novel Pathway to Functional Breeding - S. Sasipriya; B. M. Dushyantha Kumar; Nagarajappa Adivappar (Biochemical Genetics, 2026)

Understanding hemolysin: from bacterial toxin to emerging treatments - M. Bhavadharini; A. U. Hemamalani; Subha Prakashini Rajinikanth; T. Thangam; Krupakar Parthasarathy; V. Ramesh Kumar; S. M. Indumathi (Archives of Microbiology, 2026)

Advancing Breeding Strategies for Late Blight Resistance in Potatoes - Zulfiqar Ali Sahito; Vikas Mangal; Oswald Nkurikiyimfura; Ibrahim M. Abouelgalagel; Sandeep Kumar Singh; Salej Sood; Zhijian Zhao; Jianming Bai; Zhechao Pan (American Journal of Potato Research, 2026)

Preface to the WCRP CLIVAR/GEWEX Monsoon Panel Special Issue on Global and Regional Monsoons: State of the Art and Perspectives - Annalisa Cherchi; Satyaban Bishoyi Ratna; Rondrotiana Barimalala; Hiroshi G. Takahashi; Pankaj Kumar; Alice M. Grimm; Ruth Cerezo-Mota; Suryachandra A. Rao (Advances in Atmospheric Sciences, 2026)

Isotopic characterization (δ18O, δD and d-excess) and modelling of stream flow partitioning along an altitudinal gradient in the Satluj River basin (SRB) Himalayan-alluvial plain using end member mixing analysis (EMMA) and associated uncertainty - Akhtar Jahan; Nachiketa Rai; M. U. Khan; Tanveer Dar; Sudhir Kumar (Acta Geochimica, 2026)

Circular farming system integrating mushroom, legume and tuber crops for sustainable and carbon-efficient crop production in the temperate ecosystem of the Western Ghats, India - Sudheer Kumar Annepu; Pushpanathan Raja; Sundarambal Palanisamy; S. M. Vanitha; Somasundaram Jayaraman; U. Surendran; Anupam Barh; Mahantesh Shirur; M. Madhu; A. R. Suguna; S. Gurudevan (Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 2026)

Scaling Laws Reveal a Unified Species‐Energy Relationship for Mountain Biodiversity - Zihan Jiang; Hongyan Liu; Zhiyao Tang; Jonathan M. Chase; Alexandre Antonelli; Michael Kessler; Maharaj K. Pandit; Kumar Manish; Wei Xu; Jianxiao Zhu; Qinggang Wang; Hang Sun; et al. (Global Ecology and Biogeography, 2026)
Aim Energy availability is often assumed to be a primary driver of variation in biodiversity across large‐scale environmental gradients such as elevation, but support for the role of energetic constraints is far from universal. Here, we assume that these variations in energy–richness relationships might arise from the degree of match between the scale of the response of organisms to energy (response scale) and the scale of the observation made (observation scale). Location 41 mountain ecosystems worldwide, with detailed case studies on Dongling Mountain, China. Time Period Contemporary. Major Taxa Studied Trees, shrubs, herbs, ferns, birds, ants, bees, Lepidoptera, Coleoptera, Orthoptera, soil fauna, litter‐layer fauna, bacteria, fungi. Methods First, we quantify the response scale on the basis of energy requirements, and then, we develop a general scaling model that explicitly describes how the scale matching between response and observation scale influences the predictive power of energy in determining elevational richness patterns; this model holds across taxonomic groups, trophic guilds, and ecosystems across mountains globally. Results Global analyses strongly supported the model's prediction that scale matching determines the detectability of energy‐richness relationships. On Dongling Mountain, energy availability best explained richness patterns at the predicted response scales for trees, herbs, and litter fauna. Main Conclusions Our model advances the understanding of montane biodiversity distributions by demonstrating the critical role of scale matching in energy–richness relationships. Our findings strongly support the existing mechanistic foundation for predicting biodiversity changes across spatial scales in montane ecosystems. The scale‐matching principle we identified is likely to be applicable to a wide range of taxa and other ecosystems where energy availability varies across scales.

Interaction of soil prokaryotic communities after nineteen years of conservation agriculture in rice-maize system - Peram Nagaseshi Reddy; Sanjay Tiwari; Mukesh Kumar; A. K. Singh; Chinthala Mounika; Gurwaan Singh; R. K. Jat; Illathur Rajesh Reddy; K. M. Choudhary; K. C. Kalwania; M. L. Jat; Mahesh K. Gathala (World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2026)

Integrated In Vitro Assessment of Morphological, Biochemical, and Molecular Responses to Salinity Stress in Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) - Anika Tasnim Khan Mim; Abdur Rahim; Md Shakil Rahman Shoagh; Baishakhi Roy; Mohammad Saiful Islam; Amit Kumar Dutta; M Badrul Islam; R Karim; M Nasiruddin; M Monzur Hossain (American Journal of Potato Research, 2026)

Machine‑Learning‑Assisted Experimental Investigation and Multi‑objective Optimization of Cutting Drum Design and Operating Parameters for Surface Miners Using a Rotary Cutting Rig - Hemant Kumar; L. A. Kumaraswamidhas; V. M. S. R. Murthy (Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 2026)

Integrated screening of Indian slicing cucumber core genotypes for downy mildew resistance (Pseudoperonospora cubensis) and associated biochemical defence mechanisms - Kishor Varotariya; Mottaiyan Pitchaimuthu; D. C. Manjunatha Gowda; Budhavaram Varalakshmi; Kundapura V. Ravishankar; G. M. Sandeep Kumar; Vivek Hegde; Lingapatna T. Chaithra (Indian Phytopathology, 2026)

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

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

Evolution of Climate Extremes Over the Indian Subcontinent Using a Revised CEI - Thota Mohan; M. Rajeevan; Smrutishree Lenka; Kondapalli Niranjan Kumar; P. Rohini; O. P. Sreejith (International Journal of Climatology, 2026)
Employing observed gridded daily rainfall and temperature datasets for 1971–2022, we developed a revised India Climate Extremes Index ( IndCEI ) to assess long‐term variability in climate extremes across the country. The IndCEI modifies the original CEI framework by integrating seven indicators particularly relevant to the Indian climate system: maximum temperature ( T max ), minimum temperature ( T min ), consecutive dry days (CDD), heavy precipitation events, the Standardised Precipitation–Evaporation Index (SPEI), Heat Index (HI), and Excess Heat Factor (EHF). Results reveal robust and widespread warming signals over India, with significant increases in T max extremes across all four homogeneous regions. Northwestern India (NWI) emerges as the principal hotspot, exhibiting the strongest positive trends in T max , HI, and EHF—indicative of intensifying heat stress and more frequent heatwaves. South Peninsular India (SPI) also shows marked increases in drought‐related extremes (SPEI, CDD). In contrast, Northeast India (NEI) displays heightened short‐duration heavy rainfall events alongside increasing drought episodes, signalling greater hydroclimatic variability. East‐Central India (ECI), the core monsoon zone, presents weaker or inconsistent trends, likely reflecting the influence of monsoon variability and embedded low‐pressure systems. Spatial analyses indicate that both T max and T min extremes have expanded beyond localised pockets, while drought and HI extremes have intensified and spread inland from coastal areas‐creating new hotspots in central and eastern India. At the all‐India scale, IndCEI exhibits a statistically significant increasing trend (~0.36% of area per decade), driven primarily by rising heat stress and drought indicators. Overall, the findings highlight a growing risk of climate extremes, particularly heat, drought, and rainfall across India. The results underscore pronounced regional contrasts: western and southern India are increasingly dominated by heat‐related stress, while Northeastern India faces rainfall‐driven extremes. These expanding hotspots of climate stressors call for region‐specific adaptation strategies, particularly addressing heat in NWI, drought in SPI, and rainfall variability in NEI.

Two Decades of Nutrient Management Improves Soil Microbial Processes Regulating Carbon and Nutrient Cycling in a Pearl Millet–Wheat System in Semi-Arid Alluvial Soils - Sharat Kothari; Vinod Kumar Sharma; K. M. Manjaiah; Indu Chopra; Debarup Das; C. M. Parihar; Kadooran Abshiba; Prince Kumar; Kapil A. Chobhe; Mandira Barman (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

Correction to: Clean Hydrogen Fuels from Artocarpus Heterophyllus Peel Waste: Supercritical Water Gasification Enhanced by a Multi-Metal Biochar– Perovskite Catalyst - Srinivasa Reddy Nallimilli; Renu Sharma; Vinayagam Mohanavel; Rekha M. M; Sathish Kannan; Senthil Kumar Vishnu; Ashwin Jacob; Elumalai Vengadesan; Praveen Barmavatu (BioEnergy Research, 2026)

Kerguelen plume-influenced mafic magmatism in the Western Shillong Plateau, Northeast India: Petrography, whole-rock geochemical and Sm-Nd isotopic constraints - Damepaia S M Pdah; M Faruque Hussain; Arundhuti Ghatak; Gaurav Kumar; M A Khonglah; Boris V Belyatsky (Journal of Earth System Science, 2026)

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

First draft genome and genetic diversity analysis of the economically important and vulnerable tree species Saraca asoca (Roxb.) W.J. de Wilde - P Mahalakshmi; Santhosh N Hegde; Malali Gowda; Abdul Kareem; M Anbarashan; Noorunnisa Begum; Subrahmanya Kumar Kukkupuni; Pavithra Narendran (Journal of Genetics, 2026)

Pollinia storage and viability assessment in Decalepis arayalpathra - S. Gokul; R. K. Divya; Anup S. Deshpande; P. Ravichandran; K. Ravikumar; M. K. Janarthanam; P. E. Rajasekharan; Pradeep Kumar Vishwakarma (Palynology, 2026)

From Proof-of-Concept to Decision-Grade Cerebellar Neurostimulation: A Precision-and-Governance Pipeline for Globally Scalable Balance Interventions - M Vijayasimha; M Srikanth; Pardeep Kumar (The Cerebellum, 2026)

Microplastic contamination in locally and industrially produced organic fertilizers: Implications for sustainable agriculture and risk mitigation - Mahfuz Ahmmed; Md Hasibuzzaman; Ismail M. Rahman; Sadia Sultana Mitu; Tapos Kumar Chakraborty; Gopal Chandra Ghosh (Chemosphere, 2026)

A study on the effect of silica flour on phase stability and structural development in silica-aluminum phosphate of metakaolin under thermal treatment - Manivannan Muthusamy; Rithikaa T; Krishna kumar M; Vanitha N; Jeyalakshmi R (Next Research, 2026)

Photocatalytic degradation of methylene red dye using biosynthesized silica coated semiconductor photocatalyst - M A Ashwini; Yashneeti Mehta; Anita Gupta; Kumar Rakesh Ranjan; Maumita Das Mukherjee; Parul Khurana; Sheenam Thatai (Next Research, 2026)

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

Retraction notice to “Integrated petrophysical characterization of Late Cretaceous fluvial-deltaic channel systems in Penobscot Field, Nova Scotia: Implications for reservoir facies prediction” [Journal of Applied Geophysics 242 (2025), 105877] - Satya Narayan; Pradeep Kumar; Soumyashree Debasis Sahoo; Birendra Pratap; Ahmed M. Eldosouky (Journal of Applied Geophysics, 2026)

Spatial mapping of weathered critical zone in hillslope through seismic refraction technique - Arnab Kumar Pal; Archana M. Nair (Journal of Applied Geophysics, 2026)

Rebuilding soil functionality in ravines ecosystem: evidence from long-term soil and water conservation interventions in Western India - Gaurav Singh; Dinesh Jinger; D. Dinesh; Raj Kumar; V.D. Kakade; B.K. Rao; Saswat Kumar Kar; Nandha Kumar Natrajan; Akram Ahmed; A.K. Singh; M.J. Kaledhonkar; M. Madhu (Ecohydrology & Hydrobiology, 2026)

Saroglitazar, a novel PPAR-α/γ agonist, modulates thyroid hormone homeostasis through hepatic UGT expression in wistar rats - Praveen Kumar Jain; Laxit K. Bhatt; Ashvin K. Patel; Satyam Patel; Kalpesh Z. Patani; Rajesh J. Patel; Pankaj Dwivedi; Shekhar B. Kadam; Ramchandra K. Ranvir; Hiren M. Patel; Abhijit Chatterjee; Laxmikant Gupta; et al. (Chemico-Biological Interactions, 2026)

Pleurotus spp.-driven Dye’s Detoxification: Insight Overview, Mechanism, Factors, Major Challenges and Techno-economic Feasibility - Pankaj Kumar Chaurasia; Shashi Lata Bharati; Ahmed M. Saqr; Ramesh Raj Pant; Sudha Yadava (Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2026)

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

Induction of haploid in chrysanthemum via irradiated pollen induced parthenogenesis - Saipriya Panigrahi; Gunjeet Kumar; Reeta Bhatia; P. M. Girish; Namita; M. R. Dhiman; Firoz Hossain; Ajit Kumar Shasany; Bhupinder Singh (Protoplasma, 2026)

Multilevel barriers to antimicrobial stewardship in tertiary care hospitals: A comparative systematic scoping review of high-income versus low-/middle-income countries evidence mapped by study design and healthcare professionals - Azfar Athar Ishaqui; Zikria Saleem; Tauqeer Hussain Mallhi; Sultan M. Alshahrani; Khalid Orayj; Salman Ashfaq Ahmad; Rayah Asiri; Emad Ali Alsaleh; Muhammad Imran; Mohammed Ali Kaddoura; Bilal Jawed; Narendar Kumar; et al. (Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 2026)

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

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

Application of machine learning tools for prediction of seed cotton yield in upland cotton (G. hirsutum L.) under irrigated ecosystem - Debashis Paul; Vinita Gotmare; M. Saravanan; Sandeep Bagri; Harish Kumbhalkar; Subhash Chandra; S. K. Verma; Rishi Kumar; Y. G. Prasad (Euphytica, 2026)

Quantification and characterization of soil organic carbon with different environmental gradients for the high altitude wetlands of Indian Himalaya - Narayan P. Anugraha; D. Ganguly; A. Paneer Selvam; Kakolee Banerjee; M. Harikrishna Prasad; Lakpa Tamang; Sushmita Chettri; Anupriya Soni; Rajesh Joshi; Ajay Kumar Gupta; Prakash Chhetri; Ramachandran Purvaja (Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 2026)

Physiological responses to nitrite toxicity in freshwater pearl mussel (Lamellidens marginalis) - Victoria Tripathy; E M Chhandaprajnadarsini; Pankaj Kumar Tiwari; Pushpa Choudhary; Yashaswi Nayak; Shailesh Saurabh (Ecotoxicology, 2026)

Heavy metal contamination and ecological-health risk assessment for the sediments of a tropical coastal lake, Southwest India - Vishnu Sagar M. K.; Mirsana S.; Sabu Joseph; Selvakumar S.; Sheela A. M.; Amit Kumar (Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2026)

Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Quantum Dots for FRET-Assisted and Smartphone-Enabled Fluorescent Detection of Melatonin in Biological Samples - Priyanka K. M.; Himanshu Kumar; Hsin-Chieh Kung; Ya-Ping Chung; Anshu Kumar; Vishal Kumar; Bo-Wun Huang; Balasubramanian Sriram; Sea-Fue Wang; Chih-Lung Wang; Yung-Lung Chen; Amanpreet Kaur; et al. (Journal of Fluorescence, 2026)

Next generation sequencing-based MutMap identifies genomic regions associated with strong culm in rice - Pritam Kanti Guha; Anil A. Hake; Kalyani M. Barbadikar; Potupureddi Gopi; Nakul D. Magar; Vishalakshi Balija; C. G. Gokulan; Madhavilatha Kommana; Md Jamaloddin; Anjana Sharma; Raju Madanala; A. Chandra Sekhar; et al. (Journal of Crop Science and Biotechnology, 2026)

Characterization of bacteriocin, probiotic attributes and genomic information of Bacillus subtilis S1 - Priyanshi M. Jain; Lakshmanan Vinaitheerthan; Anagha Kalathil; Narayana Swamy Prajith; Gnanesh Kumar BS; Kammara Rajagopal (World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2026)

Oncolytic Virotherapy- A treatment With Dual Anti-Tumour Effect - Ashikabanu M R; Kamalalakshmi Viswanathan; Santosh Kumar; Shazia Jamal; Neesar Ahmed (Current Pharmacology Reports, 2026)

Underwater waste detection via quadruple neutrosophic image enhancement for marine environmental monitoring - M. Suresh Kumar; N. Ramesh Babu (Marine Pollution Bulletin, 2026)

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

Sialic acid levels in Beetal goat colostrum and milk over lactation - P. Jinesh; P. Lijina; Prakash M. Halami; B.S. Gnanesh Kumar (Small Ruminant Research, 2026)

Microplastics in the environment: Sources, impacts, degradation strategies and energy recovery options-A rigorous review - J. Aravind Kumar; A. Annam Renita; S. Sathish; D. Prabu; Ashwin Jacob; Ahmad Hosseini-Bandegharaei; M. Kavisri; Meivelu Moovendhan (Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C, 2026)

Development of groundwater potential zones and soil erosion mapping with planning based on aquifer modeling, AHP and geospatial techniques - Kanak N. Moharir; Chaitanya Baliram Pande; Abebe Debele Tolche; Abhay M. Varade; Saad Shauket Sammen; Mohammad Khalid; Krishna Kumar Yadav; Maha Awjan Alreshidi; Ghadah Shukri Albakri; Mohamed Elsahabi (Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C, 2026)

Dual-function MOF@covalent triazine framework – Au hybrid for visible-light-driven photocatalytic hydrogen evolution - Fadhil F. Sead; M. Sudhakara Reddy; Badri Narayan Sahu; Sridharan Sundharam; Sanjeev Kumar; Atreyi Pramanik; Abdusamat Rasulov; Khursheed Muzammil; Aseel Smerat (Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2026)

Retraction notice to “Corrigendum to ‘Integrated petrophysical characterization of Late Cretaceous fluvial-deltaic channel systems in Penobscot Field, Nova Scotia: Implications for reservoir facies prediction’ [Journal of Applied Geophysics, 242 (2025)/105877]” [Journal of Applied Geophysics 243 (2025)/105936] - Satya Narayan; Pradeep Kumar; Soumyashree Debasis Sahoo; Birendra Pratap; Ahmed M. Eldosouky (Journal of Applied Geophysics, 2026)

Recycled carbon in the mantle source of carbonatites: A magnesium isotopic perspective - Anupam Banerjee; Fang-Zhen Teng; M. Satish-Kumar; K.M. Preeti (Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, 2026)

Crustal growth and reworking across the Singhbhum Craton–Rengali Province boundary: Zircon UPb geochronological constraints - Om Prakash Pandey; Klaus Mezger; Dewashish Upadhyay; Jayanta Kumar Nanda; Froukje M. van der Zwan (Geochemistry, 2026)