Nigella sativa L. (Black cumin) seeds impart protective effects against Staphylococcus aureus induced septic arthritis through the modulation of immune and inflammatory responses - Muhammad Aamir Shaheen; Adeel Sattar; Huma Rao; Amjad Riaz; Abdul Basit (Food Bioscience, 2026)

Phytochemical diversity and functional food relevance of Citrus limon and Citrus limetta - Muhammad Usman Zahid; Khazeena Atta; Azmat Zahra; Faiza Rasheed; Waqas Khan Kayani (Food Bioscience, 2026)

Eco-friendly rapeseed protein-chitosan hybrid nanocomposite films for active food packaging and preservation - Frage Abookleesh; Muhammad Zubair; Aman Ullah (Food Hydrocolloids, 2026)

Vitamin D3 pretreatment outperforms post-infection supplementation in suppressing ferroptosis and enhancing bacterial clearance during Edwardsiella tarda infection in hybrid yellow catfish (Pelteobagrus fulvidraco♀ ×Pelteobagrus vachelli♂) - Min Huang; Chuyi Zhang; Yinhui Zhang; Shaojie Wang; Muhammad Rizwan; Chunfang Wang (Fish & Shellfish Immunology, 2026)

Retraction notice to ‘Exploring the adsorption efficacy of Cassia fistula seed carbon for Cd (II) ion removal: Comparative study of isotherm models’ [Environ. Res. 235 (2023) 116676] - Sasireka Senniappan; Shanmughaprabha Palanisamy; Vellingiri Manon Mani; Mridul Umesh; Chandramohan Govindasamy; Muhammad Ibrar Khan; Sabarathinam Shanmugam (Environmental Research, 2026)

Functional hydrogels—enabling the gateway for sustainable water treatment and harvesting technologies - Muhammad Shajih Zafar; Marco Vocciante; Johan Bobacka; Muhammad Nadeem Asghar; Muhammad Yousaf; Henrik Grénman (Environmental Research, 2026)

Arsenic speciation and biogeochemical cycling in Pakistan's alluvial rice ecosystem: Health and trade implications - Waqar Ali; Muhammad Shafeeque; Muhammad Salam; Kang Mao; Muhammad Wajahat Aslam; Sehrish Fatima; Hua Zhang; Wei Li (Environmental Pollution, 2026)

The transformative role of artificial intelligence in water resources engineering: A comprehensive review - Muhammad Rashid; Adan Saeed; Mohiq Khalid; Aniqa Murtaza; Muhammad Waqar Saleem (Environmental Modelling & Software, 2026)

Investigation of the effects of crosswinds on the aerodynamics of high-sided road vehicles on open terrain highways - Muhammad A. Siddique; Omar Smadi; Partha P. Sarkar (Engineering Structures, 2026)

Pathways to net zero: Scenario analyses of urban building stocks in Jakarta - Hanif Hanif; Ahmed Z. Khan; Muhammad Idrus Alhamid; Yohei Yamaguchi (Energy and Buildings, 2026)

Large language models in building energy applications: a survey - Muhammad Arslan; Saba Munawar (Energy and Buildings, 2026)

An expert-driven digital platform for decision support in sustainable building retrofitting - Hafiz Muhammad Athar Farid; Shamaila Iram; Hafiz Muhammad Shakeel; Richard Hill; Vladimir Simic (Energy and Buildings, 2026)

Energy efficiency as a driver of climate resilience: global evidence - Muhammad Umar; Waqas Bin Khidmat (Energy Policy, 2026)

Elasticity of energy substitution in Saudi Arabia's industrial sector - Muhammad Javid (Energy Policy, 2026)

Hyperbranched aromatic polyamide-modified nanofiltration membranes for improved water permeability and salt rejection - Muhammad Adnan Akram; Shengchao Zhao; Mengting Wang; Munir Hussain; Q. Jason Niu (Desalination, 2026)

Covalent triazine frameworks: Synthesis strategies, physicochemical properties, and advanced sustainable energy applications - Hamid Ali; Basem Al Alwan; Atef El Jery; Asma M. Alenad; Abdellatif M. Sadeq; Muhammad Sohail (Desalination, 2026)

The plastisphere as an engine of environmental change: Impacts on biogeochemical cycling and pollutant fate - Syed Shabi Ul Hassan Kazmi; Muhammad Azeem; Hafiz Sohaib Ahmed Saqib; Zaher Mundher Yaseen; Gang Li (Current Opinion in Environmental Science & Health, 2026)

AIM: A user-friendly GUI workflow program for isotherm fitting, mixture prediction, isosteric heat of adsorption estimation, and breakthrough simulation - Muhammad Hassan; Sunghyun Yoon; Yu Chen; Pilseok Kim; Hongryeol Yun; Hyuk Taek Kwon; Youn-Sang Bae; Chung-Yul Yoo; Dong-Yeun Koh; Chang Seop Hong; Ki Bong Lee; Yongchul G. Chung (Computer Physics Communications, 2026)

Chronic copper exposure induces multi-systemic toxicity in Japanese medaka (Oryzias latipes) via reproductive disruption, and gut microbiota dysbiosis - Abdul Haleem Khan; Muhammad Jawad; Sana Nasir; Haijing Xu; Mengzhou Wu; Junqiang Qiu; Mingyou Li (Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part C: Toxicology & Pharmacology, 2026)

GeoFedNet: Federated learning for privacy-aware, robust, and generalizable seismic interpretation - Muhammad Saif ul Islam; Aamir Wali (Computers & Geosciences, 2026)

Built-in electric field-governed ion sieving in interlayer-engineered TiN–MXene heterostructure anodes for dominant aqueous zinc-ion storage - Inaam Ullah; Ayesha Irfan; Mai Li; Chenxi Li; Samira Saddique; Salamat Ali; Waqar ul Hasan; Muhammad Irfan; Caiyuan Xiong; Jinbo Ming; Qinglin Deng; Chunrui Wang; et al. (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

From half-cells to full-cells: across-scale comparative evaluation of lanthanum-based perovskites as high-performance anode materials for the oxygen evolution reaction - Blaž Toplak; Leon Müller; Ali Raza Khan; André Olean-Oliveira; Khuzaifa Yahuza Muhammad; Wang Feng; Raíssa Ribeiro Lima Machado; Da Xing; Mohammed-Ali Sheikh; Leander Kucklick; Ahammed Suhail Odungat; Adarsh Jain; et al. (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

Pollutant-driven humification of dissolved organic matter fails to mitigate the chronic toxicity of tire-wear contaminants in freshwater bioindicator - Syed Shabi Ul Hassan Kazmi; Qiao Xu; Hafiz Sohaib Ahmed Saqib; Muhammad Azeem; Paolo Pastorino; Damià Barcelò; Qiao Yang; Gang Li (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

Non-covalent interactions drive the self-assembly to enhanced stability of peptide-based nanomaterials - Yakun Ding; Sinuo Yang; Jie Chen; Mengran Xing; Dongxin Ma; Junhao Wang; Shuaifeng Gu; Muhammad Ali Khan; Haihong Hao (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

Harnessing the synergy of atomic Mn–N₄ sites and n → π* transition in distorted carbon nitride for improved photocatalytic hydrogen evolution - Muhammad Mateen; Shamraiz Hussain Talib; Guanrong Chen; Shoujie Liu; Yadong Li; Wee Shong Chin (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

Corrigendum to “Enhanced persulfate activation via FeS/FeS2 and boron synergized Fe(II)/Fe(III) cycling for trichloroethylene degradation: Experimental and theoretical insights” [Chem. Eng. J. 527 (2026) 172147] - Mudassir Habib; Tehreem Ayaz; Meesam Ali; Muhammad Rizwan; Xianxian Sheng; Muhammad Kashif Javed; Rongbing Fu; Shuguang Lyu (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

In-situ sequential topotactic transformation of ZIF-8 to N-doped Zn-oxide/sulfide with defect engineering for efficient radiocesium capture - Muhammad Ikram; Toshio Yamaguchi; Iltaf Muhammad; Qirui Wang; Hongyan Liu; Shahzad Afzal; Israr Masood ul Hasan; Yongquan Zhou (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

Mechanisms and thermodynamics underlying pressure-enhanced methanogenesis in production of renewable natural gas with carbon sequestration in coal seams - Weiting Zhang; Zaixing Huang; Huan He; Michael Urynowicz; Hongguang Guo; Fang-Jing Liu; Asif Jamal; Muhammad Ishtiaq Ali; Rizwan Haider (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

Recent advancements in SERS strategies for biotoxin detection in different food matrices - Muhammad Saleem; Md Mehedi Hassan; Waqas Ahmad; Tianhui Jiao; Afang Zhu; Xinying Wang; Yi Xu; Quansheng Chen (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

PET hydrolase mitigated the accumulation of antibiotic resistance genes in plastisphere during high temperature sludge composting - Xiaoxiao Li; Yue Zhang; Xinxin Liu; Ke Song; Xianqing Zheng; Weiguang lv; Muhammad Khalid; Martin Romantschuk; Nan Hui (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

Fuel-flexible flat-tubular solid oxide fuel cell stack for high performance and durable operation - Muhammad Haseeb Hassan; Saeed Ur Rehman; Syeda Youmnah Batool; Amjad Hussain; Rak-Hyun Song; Tak-Hyoung Lim; Jong-Eun Hong; Dong-Woo Joh; Seok-Joo Park; Hye-Sung Kim; Seung-Bok Lee (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

A highly efficient nanocopper hydroxide activates plant immune resistance and confers tolerance to salt and drought stress in rice - Chongchong Lu; Zimeng Li; Taizhong Huang; Muhammad Zunair Latif; Haifeng Liu; Mingxia Hao; Yanke Jiang; Yingzhe Yue; Jian Zhang; Miaomiao Deng; Qian Du; Sifan Yang; et al. (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

Multi-disciplinary reconstruction of debris flow events and dynamics in the Northern Apennines, Italy: A multi-scale approach linking ground evidence with climatic triggers - Muhammad Ahsan Rashid; Alessandro Chelli; Emma Petrella; Sara Pescio; Jacopo Melada; Veronica Manara; Bruno Arcuri; Maurizio Maugeri; Michele Brunetti; Luca Trombino; Anna Masseroli; Giovanni Leonelli (CATENA, 2026)

Barite crystallization at the freezing point: Cryogenic mineral assemblage from cave glaciated in late Pleistocene - Stanislava Milovská; Rastislav Milovský; Monika Orvošová; Sergii Kurylo; Juraj Šurka; Pavel Herich; Frank Bellmann; Anna Gibalová; Lukáš Ackermann; Lucia Kopčanová; Muhammad Shahzeb (Chemical Geology, 2026)

A comparison of the effect of SMA derivatives on the structural topology and dynamics of two bacteriophage peptides - Nancy C. Rotich; Evelyn A. Okorafor; Indra D. Sahu; Muhammad Zeeshan Shah; Dominik Konkolewicz; Gary A. Lorigan (Chemistry and Physics of Lipids, 2026)

The impact of different air distribution and extraction strategies on the mitigation of airborne infection risk in classroom settings - Muhammad Farhan Ejaz; Simo Kilpeläinen; Panu Mustakallio; Risto Kosonen (Building and Environment, 2026)

Water hyacinth-derived cellulose biocomposites: Extraction methods, physicomechanical properties, and sustainable applications — A review - Vasi Uddin Siddiqui; Azrol Jailani; Abdul Habib; M. Hazim Hidzer; Farah Usmani; Muhammad Adlan Azka; Muhammad Irfan Suffian; Muhammad Arif Saifulazmi; S.M. Sapuan; Melbi Mahardika; Kadriadi; Hairul Abral (Biomass and Bioenergy, 2026)

Phenol-rich bio-oil synthesis via single and dual metal-oxide/zeolite catalysts in biomass catalytic pyrolysis: Comparison of Y2O3/ZSM-5 and MgO/Y2O3/ZSM-5 - Alien Abi Bianasari; Minh Thang Le; Muhammad Saifullah Abu Bakar; Saepurahman; Dieni Mansur; Fairuzeta Hj Md Ja'afar; Quentin Cheok; Abul Kalam Azad (Biomass and Bioenergy, 2026)

Carbon sequestration and credit potential of native and non-native monoculture plantations in a subtropical irrigated forest - Muhammad Waheed; Shiekh Marifatul Haq; Abeer Al-Andal; Fahim Arshad; Muhammad Iqbal (Biomass and Bioenergy, 2026)

Enhancing machine learning prediction of biomass pyrolysis yields through taxonomy-based preprocessing and rigorous model tuning - Jonas Kristanto; Muhammad Mufti Azis; Suryo Purwono (Biomass and Bioenergy, 2026)

Sustainable valorization of leachate at Lakhodair landfill, Lahore: An integrated life cycle environmental and economic assessment of biogas production - Mehak Saghir; Aqsa Ayub; Abdul-Sattar Nizami; Mujtaba Baqar; Hesam Kamyab; Muhammad Waqas; Mohammad Rehan; Zaki-ul-Zaman Asam (Biomass and Bioenergy, 2026)

Classification of industrial biobased systems in the EU as basis for sustainability and circularity assessment - Status quo and suggestions for a systematic approach - Muhammad Zeeshan Khan; Gabriele Weber-Blaschke; Omar Hijazi (Bioresource Technology Reports, 2026)

Effects of nitrogen source and C/N ratio on methane production by anaerobic co-digestion of water bloom cyanobacteria and lignite - Yajie Chang; Huan He; Yuxiang Zhong; Weiting Zhang; Zaixing Huang; Michael Urynowicz; Hongguang Guo; Fang-Jing Liu; Asif Jamal; Muhammad Ishtiaq Ali; Rizwan Haider (Bioresource Technology Reports, 2026)

Keratin-derived bio-adsorbents for water remediation: Current and future trends - Muhammad Zubair; Zahid Rauf; Aman Ullah (Bioresource Technology Reports, 2026)

A comprehensive risk assessment of non-dioxin-like and dioxin-like PCBs in indoor and outdoor dust from Hefei, China - Mengchen Shen; Li Zhou; Guijian Liu; Ruijia Liu; Hao Yin; Yanyun Hu; Muhammad Arif; Qing Zhang (Atmospheric Environment, 2026)

Aspergillus flavus and Colpomina sinousa mixture act as biocatalyst to improve growth, fruit yield and salinity resistance of Brassica napus for sustainable agriculture - Hira Wahid; Humaira Gul; Mamoona Rauf; Asma Tabassum; Aliya Rehman; Muhammad Arif; Muhammad Hamayun; Hatem E. Semary; Zainul Abideen (Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 2026)

Nicotinamide-functionalized nanobiochar enhances iron/zinc bioavailability and wheat growth through controlled micronutrient delivery - Amin Janinejad; Naser Karimi; Zahra Souri; Leila Norouzi; Shahryar Sasani; Muhammad Farooq (Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 2026)

Advancements in dyke surveillance: an UAV-RGB-Image-based monitoring approach - Alisson Villca; Muhammad Ali Sammuneh; Adrien Poupardin; Georges Chapalain; Jena Jeong (International Journal of Remote Sensing, 2026)

Dissecting Microplastics Stress: Impacts of Type, Size, and Dose on Nutrient Cycling, Growth, and Antioxidant Defense System in Maize Plant - Muhammad Usman; Muhammad Zia-ur-Rehman; Muhammad Aamer Maqsood; Saddam Hussain (Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2026)

Remediation of Water Contaminated by Toxic Metals with Multi-metal/Co-doped Modified Biochars - Ghulam Murtaza; Muhammad Usman; Zeeshan Ahmed; Muhammad Qasim; Javed Iqbal; Shabir Ahmad; Rashid Iqbal; Lala Gurbanova; Mehdi Rahimi (Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2026)

High Adsorption Potential of Co-Pyrolyzed Biochars for Acid Blue 93 in Wastewater - Dania Majeed; Muhammad Bilal Shakoor; Muhammad Awais; Naeem Akhtar Abbasi (Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2026)

Water Quality deterministic and Probabilistic Health Risks Assessment using Monte Carlo Simulation: Case Study from a Semi-Arid Region - Said Muhammad; Zeeshan Raza; Wajid Ali; Ashfaq Ahmad; Cem Tokatli; Imran Ud Din (Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2026)

Synergistic Role of Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria and Zinc Ferrite Nanoparticles in Mitigating Mercury Stress in Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) - Waqar Younas; Hina Khan; Humera Amin; Sami Ullah; Abd Ullah; Usman Ali; Muhammad Nafees; Fazal Amin; Iftikhar Ahmed; Tanveer Hussain; Mohamed Taha Yassin; Rashid Iqbal (Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2026)

Integrating Molecular and Ecological Insights for better understanding of Bioremediation Potential of Indigenous Fungal Isolates from the Marble Wastewater - Zeeshan Ahmad; Shujaul Mulk Khan; Adam Khan; Muhammad Ishtiaq Ali; Gulnar Tulindinova; Shahab Ali; Jie Yang (Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2026)

Growth and Phytostabilization Potential of Willow under Rare Earth Elements Exposure in Floating Treatment Wetlands - Muhammad Mohsin; Muhammad Ramzan; Edita Baltrėnaitė-Gedienė; Nicole Nawrot; Erik Kaipiainen; Fahad Rasheed; Zikria Zafar; Ewa Wojciechowska; Ari Pappinen; Suvi Kuittinen (Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2026)
Phytoremediation of contaminated freshwater bodies with rare earth elements (REEs) is a promising nature-based solution, but it is rarely studied. Here, we studied how efficiently willow ( Salix schwerinii: SS ) and cultivar (Klara: KL) purify water and react to three combined doses of REEs. SS and KL were subjected to increasing combined doses of REEs, specifically lanthanum (La) and neodymium (Nd), for 8 weeks in floating treatment wetlands (FTWs). The treatments included: T0 (tap water without REEs), T1 (10 µM La + 10 µM Nd), T2 (20 µM La + 20 µM Nd), and T3 (40 µM La + 40 µM Nd). The study aimed to evaluate how La and Nd affect willow growth, including height, dry biomass, and tolerance index, as well as their uptake and translocation within the roots, stems and leaves. Results showed that willow height increased over time, with significant biomass development and a noticeable allocation to stem biomass under REEs exposure. Height and biomass tolerance indices indicated that SS and KL exhibited high tolerance to REEs. The findings revealed the highest accumulation of La (25,252 μg plant −1 ) and Nd (18,252 μg plant −1 ) in the roots of SS in treatment T3. KL also showed the highest accumulation of La (16,153 μg plant −1 ) and Nd (13,209 μg plant −1 ) in roots, but in treatment T2. Moreover, SS and KL demonstrated increased translocation of La and Nd, particularly from the water solution to the roots, with minimal translocation to the leaves and stems. In SS, La and Nd removal efficiencies ranged from 56–95% and 40–74%, respectively. For KL, La removal varied from 22–90%, while Nd removal ranged from 21–68%. A considerable accumulation of nutrients such as P, K, Mg, and Ca in the willow tissues was also observed. Further research is needed to evaluate the long-term removal and recovery of REEs by willow and other perennial plants, with a primary focus on environmental factors and design of FTWs which may influence the uptake and translocation of REEs in plants.

Mapping Urban Water Stress and Human-Water Conflicts: a Climate–Ecosystem Framework for Sustainable Water Management - Fatima Zahra Kherazi; Dongying Sun; Jan Muhammad Sohu; Charafa El Rhadiouini; Sonia Najam Shaikh (Water Resources Management, 2026)

Correction: Progesterone-mediated immunomodulation in ruminant early pregnancy: mechanisms and implications for bovine fertility - Iqra Batool; Rehana Kausar; Muhammad Shahbaz Qamar (Veterinary Research Communications, 2026)

Bovine mastitis and antimicrobial resistance in Pakistan’s dairy sector: current status and future prospects - Nauman Zaheer Ghumman; Mieghan Bruce; Amanda Duarte Barbosa; Muhammad Ijaz; Jiaxin Peng; Jully Gogoi-Tiwari (Veterinary Research Communications, 2026)
Bovine mastitis remains one of the most widespread and economically significant diseases affecting the dairy sector in Pakistan. Despite being a leading global milk producer, Pakistan’s dairy industry faces persistent challenges in controlling mastitis, particularly among smallholder farmers with limited access to veterinary care and diagnostic tools. Antibiotics are frequently used to manage mastitis, often without veterinary oversight, contributing to the growing concern of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The widespread presence of Staphylococcus aureus , a biofilm-forming pathogen, further complicates treatment and accelerates resistance development. Pakistan has initiated efforts to address AMR through national action plans. However, gaps remain in surveillance, responsible antibiotic use, and access to affordable alternatives. This review examines the current landscape of bovine mastitis in Pakistan, including its epidemiology, economic impact, therapeutic practices, and AMR trends. It also outlines practical, low-cost recommendations for improving mastitis management and reducing inappropriate use of antibiotics, particularly in rural settings. Addressing these interconnected challenges through locally adapted, sustainable approaches is essential for improving animal health, milk safety, and long-term productivity in Pakistan’s dairy sector, whilst addressing the global challenge of AMR.

Progesterone-mediated immunomodulation in ruminant early pregnancy: mechanisms and implications for bovine fertility - Iqra Batool; Rehana Kausar; Muhammad Shahbaz Qamar (Veterinary Research Communications, 2026)

Prevalence and mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance in respiratory bacterial pathogens of ruminants: a systematic review - Sophia Peter; Muhammad Zaki Zulkiffle; Bura Paul Thlama; Muhamad Hakim Mohd Ali Hanafiah; Faez Firdaus Jesse Abdullah; Juriah Kamaludeen; Suhaili Mustafa (Veterinary Research Communications, 2026)

Intraspecific and interspecific variation of Salvadora species (S. oleoides Decne. and S. persica L.) along an aridity gradient in dryland ecosystems - Ummar Iqbal; Atta Hussain Sahir; Muhammad Sharif; Abdul Wahab; Mehboob Ahmad; Muhammad Yousuf; Sadaf Rafiq; Sana Abid (Trees, 2026)

Evaluation of climate change and land-use impacts on groundwater dynamics in the bari doab canal system - Saif Haider; Muhammad Rashid; Jawad Saleem (Theoretical and Applied Climatology, 2026)
Globally, groundwater depletion has grown to be a serious issue, as land and water resources have been gravely exhausted due to the rising population's desire for food and water. The current research evaluated the decline in groundwater caused by land use and climate change in the Bari Doab Canal, Pakistan, utilizing the latest Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP6) of the global climate model (GCM). Sixteen years of data (2005–2020) from the Punjab Irrigation Department were used to generate IDW interpolation maps within the ArcGIS environment. The Penman–Monteith equation in the CROPWAT model was used to calculate crop water requirements. Cellular Automata Markov Chain model was used to create LULC maps of 2030, 2060, and 2100 by analyzing the changes based on Landsat (7 and 8) satellite imagery gathered in 2000, 2010, and 2020. Groundwater extraction was estimated through the deficit of effective rainfall and net canal water use from evapotranspiration after compensating for soil moisture storage changes. GCM projected rainfall and temperature under two Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs), SSP2 and SSP5, were downscaled using the CMhyd model till the end of the twenty-first century. The precipitation, maximum and minimum temperatures, and crop water requirements were anticipated to increase by downscaled projections of a selected model (MPI-ESM1-2-HR) till the end of the twenty-first century (2015–2100) compared to the baseline period (1981–2020). The water table dropped by 0.62 m annually over 16 years (2005–2020). Urbanization increased steadily from 2000 to 2100, while all other categories, water, dense vegetation, vegetation, and barren land experienced a decline. The Visual MODFLOW model outcomes demonstrated the detrimental effects of the expected changes in land use and climate on the groundwater in Bari Doab. This study supports the development of appropriate adaptation measures by policymakers and stakeholders to mitigate the detrimental impacts of climate and land use change on groundwater dynamics.

El Niño-Southern Oscillation-driven variability in drought severity across the Upper Indus Basin, Pakistan - Yasir Latif; Muhammad Yaseen (Theoretical and Applied Climatology, 2026)

Simultaneous prediction of air quality for multi-sites using intensified spatiotemporal graph convolutional network based on Gaussian data augmentation - Xinyu Zhang; Leiming Suo; Changwen Ma; Chu Zhang; Rui He; Muhammad Shahzad Nazir; Tian Peng (Theoretical and Applied Climatology, 2026)

Optimizing category-based statistical metrics for selecting global climate models in rainfall projections for Peninsular Malaysia - Zulfaqar Sa’adi; Dauda Pius Awhari; Ricky Anak Kemarau; Zainura Zainon Noor; Zhang Taining; Mohamad Faizal Ahmad; Abdalmaged Salem; Gunarangini Muniandy; Mohammed Faisal Mohammed Dafalla; Wimbi Apriwanda Nursiwan; Muhammad Reza Agraha Maha; Ariani Dwi Astuti; et al. (Theoretical and Applied Climatology, 2026)
Rainfall projections are crucial for climate impact assessments and water resource management, especially in regions like Peninsular Malaysia (PM), where climate variability has a profound effect on socioeconomic and environmental systems. This study aims to optimize category-based statistical metrics, namely, error, efficiency, correlation, composite, and others, to reduce redundancy and identify the most reliable global climate models (GCMs) for improving rainfall projection accuracy in PM. Using CHIRPS daily rainfall data and GCM outputs from the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6 (CMIP6), a multi-filtration approach was employed to rank GCM performance based on optimized metrics. The selected metrics span five categories, namely, 7 error metrics, 5 efficiency metrics, 3 correlation metrics, 2 composite metrics, and 5 other metrics, to address a broad range of evaluation needs, ensuring a rigorous and non-redundant assessment of GCMs. A systematic selection of GCM evaluation metrics reduced redundancy by up to 64%, retaining eight key metrics. Principal component analysis (PCA) confirmed these metrics as the most representative, with the first two principal components (PCs) capturing 95.5–100% of the total variance. Using compromise programming index (CPI) and Fisher-Jenks classification, five top-performing GCMs, namely, TaiESM1 (0.5507), CMCC-ESM2 (0.6753), MRI-ESM2-0 (0.7473), CMCC-CM2-SR5 (0.8402), and EC-Earth3-Veg (1.0233), were identified, with TaiESM1 (overlap efficiency, OVL = 0.96) and CMCC-ESM2 (OVL = 0.91) most closely replicating CHIRPS rainfall, making them highly recommended for reliable climate projections. The study concludes that this optimization framework significantly enhances rainfall projection reliability, thereby supporting better-informed decision-making in climate adaptation and water resource planning. Furthermore, the methodology provides a replicable approach for improving GCM selection, particularly in regions with complex climate dynamics, advancing climate modeling for sustainable development planning.

Root microstructural traits regulate ion homeostasis in bush morning glory (Ipomoea carnea Jacq.) for invasiveness success in saline environments - Syed Mohsan Raza Shah; Naila Hadayat; Jazab Shafqat; Mansoor Hameed; Muhammad Sajid Aqeel Ahmad; Farooq Ahmad; Maham Zia; Zaheer Abbas; Zahida Parveen; Muhammad Ashraf; Ummar Iqbal; Ansa Asghar; et al. (The Science of Nature, 2026)

Adaptive morphological and physiological strategies of Sporobolus ioclados in desert ecosystem - Muhammad Akram; Nargis Naz; Ummar Iqbal; Syeda Refat Sultana; Fahim Arshad; Muhammad Waheed; Muhammad Adeel Ghafar; Hafiz Muhammad Mohsin Hassan; Arslan Asghar; Abeer Hashem; Dalal Saad Alharbi; Graciela Dolores Avila-Quezada; et al. (The Science of Nature, 2026)

Microstructural adaptations of snow bush (Aerva javanica (Burm.f.) Juss. Ex Schult.) in desert ecosystems - Sana Abid; Ummar Iqbal; Muhammad Sharif; Sadaf Rafiq; Aisha Sana; Abdul Wahab; Mehboob Ahmad; Muhammad Yousuf (The Science of Nature, 2026)

Synergistic Effects of Multi-walled Carbon Nanotubes and Plant Growth Regulators on In Vitro Morphogenesis of Sugarcane (Saccharum spp. L.) - Aneela Iqbal; Raham Sher Khan; Karim Gul; Muhammad Aizaz; Mohammad Tahir; Hazir Rahman; Douglas Law; Ayaz Ahmad (Sugar Tech, 2026)

Prediction of Uniaxial Compressive Strength from Petrographic Features of Kirana Dolerites Using a Hybrid Group Method of Data Handling-Levenberg–Marquardt (GMDH-LM) Model - Javid Hussain; Nafees Ali; Xiaodong Fu; Jian Chen; Naveed Ahmad Khan; Sartaj Hussain; Sayed Muhammad Iqbal (Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 2026)

Machine learning-based dual-parameter inversion for estimating snowpack liquid water content and density using common offset GPR data - Zohaib Akbar; Yuanjun Jiang; Ryan Webb; Anja Klotzsche; Yuanjia Zhu; Aftab Anwar; Muhammad Mudassar Rehman (Science China Earth Sciences, 2026)

Development of Kling–Gupta Hybrid Weighted Ensemble for Improving Future Projections of Drought Characterization Under Different Climate Change Scenarios - Nosheen Amjad; Muhammad Ismail; Zulfiqar Ali (Pure and Applied Geophysics, 2026)

Environmental life cycle assessment of precision nitrogen fertilization in multiple field crops - Muhammad Abdul Munnaf; Xun Liao; Paula Sangines; Maria Calera; Angela Guerrero; Abdul Mounem Mouazen (Precision Agriculture, 2026)

Unraveling Potato Genotypic Variation Under Smog Stress: A Multi-Trait Study in Central Punjab - Muhammad Daniyal Junaid; Zain Mushtaq; Anum Nazir; Khairiah Mubarak Alwutayd (Potato Research, 2026)

Year-round strawberry production: advancements in forcing techniques to extend the growing season - Izhar Ullah; Leyla Demirsoy; Abdul Basit; Khurram Shahzad; Muhammad Danish Toor; Attiq ur Rehman (Planta, 2026)

Mechanistic insights and breeding prospects of secondary metabolites in wheat salt stress tolerance - Marwa S. Al-Hinai; Abdul Rehman; Muhammad Farooq (Planta, 2026)

A study on genus Termitomyces with description of two new species and a new record from Pakistan - Amatu Rehman; Muhammad Usman; Ayesha Nawaz; Iqra Rauf; Khetab Ullah; Malka Saba; Najam ul Sehar Afshan; Abdul Nasir Khalid (Plant Systematics and Evolution, 2026)

Long-term subsoiling and no-tillage with moderate nitrogen regulate soil carbon sequestration, microbial cbbL expression, and maize yield under semi-arid plastic mulching - Umar Daraz; Junhong Xie; Lingling Li; Yongjie Zhou; Muhammad Farhan Saeed; Aftab Jamal (Plant and Soil, 2026)

Optimizing wheat fertilizer placement through lateral distance and row configuration for enhanced yield, profitability, and nitrogen use efficiency - Solomon Yokamo; Bin Wang; Muhammad Irfan; Yiliu Wang; Muhammad Ishfaq; Dianjun Lu; Xiaoqin Chen; Xiaoqi Jin; Huoyan Wang (Plant and Soil, 2026)

Wet-dry rotation plus straw mulching alleviates soil secondary salinization, nitrogen leaching, cucumber Fusarium wilt and net global warming potential - Zijian Zheng; Wangpei Zhou; Xiaoping Zeng; Xueshuang Gao; Feng Ding; Jinjun Ma; Zhiping Zhang; Jiexia Liu; ABDULLAHI MUHAMMAD WAIYA; Minmin Miao (Plant and Soil, 2026)

Harnessing Genetic Innovations for Climate-Resilient and High-Yield Crops: A Pathway to Sustainable Agriculture - Xu Qiao; Abdul Waheed; Cui Dong; Aishajiang Aili; Murad Muhammad; Hailiang Xu (Plant and Soil, 2026)

Tissue-specific Ca2+ profiles associated with differential Ca2+ signalling and salinity stress tolerance between quinoa and spinach - Mohsin Tanveer; Waqas ud Din Khan; Muhammad Obeid Alshaharni; Caroline Ivsic; Zhong-Hua Chen; Lei Wang; Sergey Shabala (Plant and Soil, 2026)

Synergistic potential of clove oil and Bacillus culture filtrates (CFs) in suppressing the natural infection of Fusarium wilt pathogen in tomato - Muhammad Imran; Munirah F. Aldayel; Maryam M. Alomran; Reham A. Abd El Rahman; Kamal A. M. Abo-Elyousr; Muhammad Saqib Bilal; Zhongke Sun (Plant and Soil, 2026)

Plant-mediated gene silencing of V-ATPase to improve Bt cotton resistance against Pink Bollworm - Ejaz Ali; Muhammad Tariq; Idrees Ahmad Nasir; Bushra Tabassum (Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture (PCTOC), 2026)

Genome-wide identification of RCC1 gene family in pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) and functional analysis of CaRCC1-16 under heat stress - Nadia Sajjad; Tayeb Muhammad; Altaf Hussain; Yong Kang; Qiaomin Yang; Mahnoor Khattak; Minghui Lu (Plant Cell Reports, 2026)

Mining of genes and pathways associated with endoplasmic reticulum stress in Brassica campestris via RNA-Seq - Aliya Ayaz; Jianjun Wang; Muhammad Ikram; Abdul Jalal; Chunmei Hu; Ying Li; Xilin Hou (Plant Cell Reports, 2026)

Impact of Egyptian grass (Dactyloctenium aegyptium) competition on performance of fine and coarse rice under dry direct-seeded aerobic systems - Muhammad Nawaz; Abdul Khaliq; Saddam Hussain; Ghulam Murtaza; Hafiz Muhammad Akram (Phytoparasitica, 2026)

Overexpression of rapeseed BnaLhcb5.3 mediates cellular metabolism and antioxidant defense under chromium stress - Iram Batool; Tongjun Qin; Ahsan Ayyaz; Fakhir Hannan; Muhammad Javed; Weiqi Chen; Zafar Ullah Zafar; Muhammad Shahbaz Naeem; Muhammad Ahsan Farooq; Weijun Zhou (Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants, 2026)

Lipid Nanoparticle Development in Practice: Challenges and Collective Insights - Xiuling Lu; Sheyda Ranjbar; Fan Zhang; Yahya Choonara; Ryan M. Pearson; John Fetse; Rui He; Esraa Mohamed; Amalendu Ranjan; Muhammad Delwar Hussain; Ashraf Hatim Osman Mohamed Kheir; Chun-Wan Yen; et al. (Pharmaceutical Research, 2026)

The gut–brain axis: role of gut microbiota in neurological disease pathogenesis and pharmacotherapeutics - Moh Aijaz; Mumtaz Ahmad; Shmmon Ahmad; Muhammad Afzal; Preeti Kothiyal (Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 2026)

Integrative biochemical and computational evaluation of methyl eugenol, naphthalene, and linalool as natural multitarget therapeutics for smoking cessation-related metabolic disturbances - Mahpara Gondal; Muhammad Sajid Hamid Akash; Shagufta Kamal; Kanwal Rehman (Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 2026)

Linalool exerts antiemetic effects via dopaminergic and serotonergic pathways: Evidence from chick model and molecular docking - Abdullah Al Fahmi; Khadija Akter; Imam Hossen Rakib; Sakib Hossain; Ali G. Alkhathami; Md. Sakib Al Hasan; Rakib Hossan; Iffat Ara; Md. Mizanur Rahaman; Muhammad Torequl Islam (Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 2026)
Linalool (LIN), a naturally occurring monoterpene alcohol found in aromatic plants, exhibits diverse pharmacological properties, yet its antiemetic potential remains underexplored. In this study, we investigated the antiemetic efficacy of LIN using both in vivo and in silico approaches. Emesis was induced in chicks via oral administration of copper sulfate pentahydrate (50 mg/kg), and LIN was tested at doses of 25, 50, and 100 mg/kg. Its effects were compared against the standard antiemetics domperidone (DOM, 7 mg/kg) and ondansetron (OND, 5 mg/kg). Results demonstrated that LIN at 100 mg/kg significantly prolonged the emetic latency and reduced the number of retches. Notably, co-administration of LIN (50 mg/kg) with DOM significantly ( p < 0.05) produced the most potent effect, yielding the highest latency and lowest number of retches, reflecting a synergistic interaction. Molecular docking studies revealed a strong binding affinity of LIN to the dopamine D2 receptor (− 6.4 kcal/mol) and moderate binding to the 5-HT3 receptor (− 5.3 kcal/mol), suggesting involvement of both dopaminergic and serotonergic mechanisms. These findings collectively indicate that LIN possesses significant antiemetic activity and may offer a plant-derived alternative for emesis control.

Assessment of antiemetic potential of schaftoside through modulation of dopaminergic, serotonergic and muscarinic signaling pathways: in vivo and in silico investigations - Md. Shakil Ahmmed; Rakib Hossan; Tawfik Rakaiyat Ripu; Towfiqur Rahman; Mohammad Y. Alshahrani; Emon Mia; Proma Mandal; Md. Sakib Al Hasan; Md. Mizanur Rahaman; Muhammad Torequl Islam (Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 2026)

Curative potential of resveratrol and pterostilbene against epoxy resin–induced reproductive toxicity in female rats - Sidra Malik; Ammara Saleem; Qurat-Ul-Ain; Muhammad Imran Khan; Zulcaif Ahmad; Syeda Momna Ishtiaq; Muhammad Furqan Akhtar (Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 2026)

Metabolomic and biochemical evaluation of linalool and methyl eugenol as natural alternatives to varenicline in nicotine-induced metabolic dysfunction - Mahpara Gondal; Muhammad Sajid Hamid Akash; Shagufta Kamal; Kanwal Rehman (Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 2026)

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

Anti-arthritic and anti-inflammatory effects of BMZD-2CPE in a CFA and carrageenan-induced animal model - Samiullah Wazir; Farah Abid; Aisha Mobashar; Arham Shabbir; Muhammad Awais; Humaira Nadeem; Hafiz Aamir Ali Kharl; Esmael M. Alyami; Amir Bouallegue; Norah Hamdi; Mohammed Bourhia; Abdullah R. Alanzi (Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 2026)

Phosphorene based nano-sensors for mycotoxins in food products: a review - Bilal Afzal; Nuzhat Jamil; Khadija Gull; Muhammad Yasir; Qudsia Kanwal; Toheed Ahmed; Attaullah Bukhari (Mycotoxin Research, 2026)

Aflatoxin surveillance in Punjab’s dairy sector: feed and milk contamination - Naveed Akbar; Farhan Saeed; Muhammad Atif Randhawa; Sanaullah Iqbal; Asif Meraj; Abhayveer Singh; Bushra Niaz; T. Krithiga; Rajashree Panigrahi; Amara Rasheed; Zunaira Basharat; Muhammad Afzaal; et al. (Mycotoxin Research, 2026)

Relation of aflatoxin M1 contamination with milk production, health, and reproductive performance of commercial dairy herds in Punjab, Pakistan - Talat Naseer Pasha; Muhammad Uzair Akhtar; Muhammad Naveed ul Haque (Mycotoxin Research, 2026)

Structural and computational analysis of monkeypox virus methyltransferase: dynamic inhibition mechanisms and their implications for antiviral design - Muhammad Waqas; Syed Ahsan Shahid; Muhammad Shahab; Yongkun Zhu; Aamir Fahira; Zunnan Huang (Molecular Diversity, 2026)

Porphyrin/metalloporphyrin and their conjugates: a promising platform for drug delivery - Dure Najaf Iqbal; Sohail Khaliq; Muhammad Zaeem Mehdi; Mohammed H. AL Mughram; Mahmood Ahmed (Molecular Diversity, 2026)

Correction: Modeling soil moisture and evapotranspiration dynamics from variably irrigated vegetable fields - Mulatu Liyew Berihun; Girma Worku Awoke; Fitsum Tilahun Teshome; Niguss Solomon Hailegnaw; Tewodros T. Assefa; Muhammad Sohail Waqas; Haimanote K. Bayabil (Modeling Earth Systems and Environment, 2026)

Neural network assisted symbolic analysis and simulation of nonlinear dynamical equation - Jan Muhammad; Fengping Yao; Usman Younas (Modeling Earth Systems and Environment, 2026)

A modelling approach for Mangrove carbon dynamics using integrated optical and SAR data in Balikpapan Bay, Indonesia: algorithm development and accuracy enhancement - A. A. Md. Ananda Putra Suardana; Nanin Anggraini; Muhammad Rizki Nandika; Devica Natalia Br Ginting; Nugraheni Setyaningrum; M. Amar Sajali; Azura Ulfa; Kholifatul Aziz; Kuncoro Teguh Setiawan; Ratih Dewanti Dimyati (Modeling Earth Systems and Environment, 2026)

Spatiotemporal dynamics of a reaction-diffusion nutrient-algae model - Muhammad Waqas Yasin; Mobeen Akhtar; Moutaz Alazab; Mustafa Inc; Zafarullah Baber; Muhammad Sajid Iqbal; Shahram Rezapour (Modeling Earth Systems and Environment, 2026)

Modeling soil moisture and evapotranspiration dynamics from variably irrigated vegetable fields - Mulatu Liyew Berihun; Girma Worku Awoke; Fitsum Tilahun Teshome; Niguss Solomon Hailegnaw; Tewodros T. Assefa; Muhammad Sohail Waqas; Haimanote K. Bayabil (Modeling Earth Systems and Environment, 2026)

Numerical analysis of Williamson nanofluid flow past an oscillating vertical porous plate: influence of Soret, Dufour, and chemical reaction effects - Albara Alrawashdeh; Muhammad Awais; Hakim Al Garalleh; Raja Farrukh Riaz (Modeling Earth Systems and Environment, 2026)

Study of Molecular Docking and Evolutionary Dynamics of the FGF Gene Family in Nile Tilapia - Muhammad Farhan Khan; Shakeela Parveen; Muhammad Abdul Manan; Fariha Latif; Alfabetian Harjuno Condro Haditomo; Youhou Xu; Peng Zhu; Laiba Shafique (Marine Biotechnology, 2026)

Advancing landslide knowledge and dissemination in Italy through IdroGEO 2.0 web platform - Alessandro Trigila; Carla Iadanza; Saverio Romeo; Gianluigi Di Paola; Piera Gambino; Stefano Calcaterra; Lena Rebecca Zastrow; Davide Romano; Tommaso Biondo; Muhammad Noman; Francesco Di Muro; Alessio Dragoni (Landslides, 2026)
Understanding landslide disaster risk, increasing public awareness, and improving monitoring technologies are key aspects that contribute, among others, to mitigating landslide risk, as also emphasized in the Kyoto (UN 2020) Commitment for Global Promotion of Understanding and Reducing Landslide Disaster Risk. To this end, the present technical note shows the recent development of the IdroGEO web platform as an innovative tool for landslide knowledge and dissemination in Italy. This improvement has been realized in response to both the new requests that emerged from users and the new requirements due to the extensive use of the platform itself. The platform, focused on landslides and floods and developed by ISPRA in 2020, has been upgraded to version 2.0 within the framework of the Geosciences IR project. The new version includes several enhancements, both in terms of new tools and data, aimed at improving the visualization and mapping of landslides, facilitating communication and dissemination of information, and allowing consultation of the National Register of in situ landslide monitoring systems. All the data and results obtained confirm that IdroGEO 2.0 serves as a key tool in landslide risk management strategy in Italy, supporting data collection, visualization, and dissemination. This is further evidenced by the growing public interest, with over 270,000 users accessing the platform and more than 14 million pages being viewed to date.

Effects of Melatonin on Morpho-Physiological Activity of Cotton Seedlings Under Cold and Normal Temperature - Irshad Ahmad; Guanglong Zhu; Xuebing Yan; Yanqing Wu; Muhammad Usama Younas; Guisheng Zhou (Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, 2026)

Enhancing Lodging Resistance in Rapeseed Strategies for Sustainable Agriculture and Yield Improvement - Shahid Ullah Khan; Umer Mahmood; Muhammad Sirab Khan; Minchao Qian; Shengting Li; Osama Alam; Yonghai Fan; Hui Wang; Wei Chang; Hameed Gul; Shah Fahad; Kun Lu (Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, 2026)

Adaptive Strategies of Carpet Grass to Drought: Insights from Physiological and Antioxidant Responses - Mohsin Nawaz; Samina Shabbir; Muhammad Mudassir Nazir; Muhammad Anas; Muhammed Farooq; Hu Xu; Wu Yang; Parvaiz Ahmad; Liao Li; Zhiyong Wang (Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, 2026)

Automatic weed detection in paddy field: a review - Md. Monirul Islam; Siti Khairunniza-Bejo; Muhammad Saiful Ahmad Hamdani; Nur Azuan Husin (Journal of Plant Diseases and Protection, 2026)

Management of canola aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae) using potassium silicate (K2SiO3) in integration with Chrysoperla carnea Stephens - Dilawar Abbas; Umer Liaqat; Habib Ali; Tehniyat Fatima; Ammara Riaz; Inzamam Ul Haq; Zahid Mahmood Sarwar; Muhammad Abaid Ullah; Muhammad Adeel Ghafar; Kamran Haider; Muhammad Lubaid Khalid; Modhi O. Alotaibi; et al. (Journal of Plant Diseases and Protection, 2026)

Paleoclimate changes and the impacts of atmospheric circulation on the Tibetan Plateau since the Last Glacial Maximum: review and perspective focusing on lake sediments - Muhammad Paryal; Junbo Wang; Atta Ullah; Gulfam Hussain; Dildi (Journal of Paleolimnology, 2026)

Determination of the Chemical Profile of Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. Leaves Using Different Solvents and Evaluation of their Antioxidant, Antimitotic, and Antiproliferative Potentials - Sehrish Sadia; Muhammad Waheed; Tahira Rashid; Murad Muhammad; Huma Bashir; Fahim Arshad; Muhammad Iqbal; Abeer Hashem; Khalid F. Almutairi; Elsayed Fathi Abd-Allah (Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation, 2026)

Antibacterial Activity of Anthraquinones Isolated from Reynoutria Japonica Against Staphylococcus aureus: An in Silico and In Vitro Approach - Iqra Anam Khawaja; Sajid Ali; Muhammad Faheem; Syed Babar Jamal; Adnan Haider; Falak Niaz; Mi-Jeong Ahn; Mutiullah Khattak; Atif Ali Khan Khalil (Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation, 2026)

Phytochemical Profiling and Evaluation of the Anti-inflammatory and Antinociceptive Effects of Lilium polyphyllum Bulb Using In Silico, In Vitro and In Vivo Models - Haider Ali; Shafiq Ur Rahman; Umair Sayad; Atif Ali Khan Khalil; Muzaffar Abbas; Muhammad Shahid (Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation, 2026)

Apocynin Loaded pH-Sensitive Nanoparticles Based Transdermal Hydrogel: an Innovative Therapeutic Approach against Rheumatoid Arthritis - Raskha Akbar; Dildar Khan; Muhammad Bilal Sabir; Irfa Basharat Rajput; Mona Al Hamod; Asim. ur. Rehman; Naz Dilawar; Shefaat Ullah Shah; Sakina Niyazi; Abdullah R. Alanzi; Hattan A. Alharbi; Kifayat Ullah Shah (Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation, 2026)

Exosomal CeRNAs from the tumor microenvironment: hidden drivers of colorectal cancer progression - Faris Anad Muhammad; Abdulkareem Shareef; S. Renuka Jyothi; Priya Priyadarshini Nayak; J. Bethanney Janney; Gurjant Singh; Aashna Sinha; Nodira Rabbimova; Hayder Naji Sameer; Ahmed Yaseen; Rasim M. Salih; Mohaned Adil (Journal of Molecular Histology, 2026)

Unveiling the bee pollinators interaction with Muntingia calabura: implications for urban biodiversity conservation in tropical cityscapes - Muhammad Syafiq Yahya; Nuur Farhani Zulkifli; Sharifah Nur Atikah; Ruzana Sanusi; Badrul Azhar; Ahmad Razi Norhisham (Journal of Insect Conservation, 2026)

Effect of CuS NPs on growth, productivity, and biochemical characteristics and oil profile of Sesamum indicum L. under field trials - Jehangir Khan; Ihsan Ullah; Anila Sajjad; Muhammad Zia (Journal of Crop Science and Biotechnology, 2026)

Precision Rewiring of Stress-Responsive Gene Networks Via CRISPR: Mechanistic Pathways Toward Climate-Smart Agriculture - Burhan Khalid; Muhammad Umer Javed; Muhammad Ikram; Muhammad Ateeq; Muhammad Atiq Ashraf; Talha Riaz; Shumaila Nawaz; Rizwan Maqbool (Journal of Crop Health, 2026)

The influence of community perceptions and practices on the sustainability of Pulau Kapas Marine Park - Muhammad Naqib Hasri; Nazli Aziz; Nurul Huda Sapehee; Nur Qamarina Mohmad Fuad; Ahmad Irsyad Ahmad; Tengku Balkis Tunku Shahar Tengku Abdul Rashid; Nurashiqin Sallih Udin; Abdul Rahman Abdul Latip (Journal of Coastal Conservation, 2026)

A systematic literature review on evaluation of microbial fuel cell in bioremediating toxic compounds from wastewater sludge - M. A. F. Muhammad Lukman; A. M. Ahmad Mokhtar; A. S. Yaakop; M. Mohd Zaini Makhtar; N. A. Kamaruzaman (International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 2026)
The escalating concerns over environmental pollution that is severe and the need for sustainable waste treatment methods have driven significant attention toward finding innovative technological solutions. Microbial fuel cell (MFC) has been identified as a potential approach for sludge treatment and renewable energy production. The MFC is a bio-electrochemical system that is promising environmental remediation technology due to its simple compact design, low cost and renewable energy production. As MFC is a recently developed and emerging technology, limited studies have been reported to provide complete and inclusive analyses. This Systematic Literature Review (SLR) aims to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the efficacy of MFC in the bioremediation of toxic compounds from wastewater sludge. The process of writing this SLR has adhered to the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis) writing standard. To search for relevant articles and sources to be included in this SLR, three main databases, namely PubMed, Web of Science and Scopus were utilized with studies spanned from 2003 to 2023. Various types of MFC were evaluated for their bioremediation properties and from the extensive analysis conducted, it could be deduced that dual-chamber MFC is the most effective method of bioremediation due to the presence of two separate chambers. Referring to this SLR, it supports the effectiveness of MFC in bioremediating toxic compounds present in wastewater sludge. In addition, the microbial processes within MFC contribute significantly to the removal or reduction of various contaminants. Graphical abstract

Developing a RUSLE-Based Tool for Analyzing Climate Induced Soil Erosion and Reservoir Sedimentation in the Tarbela Region - Muhammad Arif Goheer; Sher Shah Hassan; Syeda Rosheen Raza Kazmi; Muhammad Taimoor Ashfaq Malik; Syed Zee Ali Shan (International Journal of Environmental Research, 2026)

Native Plants as Living Sensors: Tracking Air Pollution in Industrial Zones - Muhammad Sharif; Ummar Iqbal; Abdul Wahab; Muhammad Yousuf; Mehboob Ahmad; Muhammad Sharjeel Arif (International Journal of Environmental Research, 2026)

Solar-Driven Photocatalytic Degradation of Organic Pollutants by I-MnO₂/PTh Nanocomposite: Mechanisms, Kinetics, and Implications for Advanced Environmental Remediation - Muhammad Nayab; Ahmad Farhan; Muhammad Zahid; Zulfiqar Ahmad Rehan; Asim Jilani; Rafa Almeer; Hussameldin Ibrahim; Nabil Al-Zaqri (International Journal of Environmental Research, 2026)

Correlation of high pollen concentrations with air pollutants and meteorological parameters: “the case of Islamabad, Pakistan” - Muhammad Humayun; Kalim Ullah; Saadia Naseem; Sohail Baber; Nighat Akbar; Zahid Ali (International Journal of Biometeorology, 2026)

Phytase as a functional feed additive for poultry: mechanistic insights into thermoregulation and productive performance - Lei Zhang; Min Chen; Atique Ahmed Behan; Fethi Ahmet Ozdemir; Jameel Ahmed Buzdar; Muhammad Asif Arain; Kanglei Zhang (International Journal of Biometeorology, 2026)

Anti-arthritic effect of Helicteres isora L. ethanolic extract via modulation of cytokines and oxidative stress in CFA-induced arthritic rats - Muhammad Muzammil Nazir; Azhar Rafique; Salma Sultana; Asma Ashraf (Inflammopharmacology, 2026)

Drimiopsis maculata methanol extract attenuates inflammation in experimental rat model of polyarthritis: a biochemical and molecular insight - Malik Saadullah; Farwa Tahir; Maryam Farrukh; Samina Afzal; Rabia Munir; Usman Ashraf; Uzma Saleem; Muhammad Ajmal Shah; Ibrahim Aljaezi; Ana Sanchez Silva; Norah K. Algarzae; Musaad Bedah Alsahly (Inflammopharmacology, 2026)

Formulation and characterization of escin loaded-chitosan nanoparticles and assessment of its anti-arthritic potential in Wistar rats: a mechanistic approach - Ayesha Riaz; Ammara Saleem; Muhammad Furqan Akhtar (Inflammopharmacology, 2026)

Natural products as HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) for the management of non-communicable diseases - Radwa N. Muhammad; Nora M. Aborehab; Shaza H. Aly; Noha N. Nasr; Merhan O. Hindam; Aya M. Mustafa; Safaa A. Faheem; Mariam H. Fawzy; Mohammed E. Abo-El Fetoh; Ahmed M. El-Dessouki; Mostafa A. Rabie; Riham A. El-Shiekh; et al. (Inflammopharmacology, 2026)
Non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes, cancer, as well as cardiovascular, metabolic, and central nervous system disorders stand for significant global health burden. Statins, as HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, have emerged as a basis in the management of hypercholesterolemia and the prevention of cardiovascular disorders. In this review, we summarize the role of statins in a variety of pathologies, ranging from their well-recognized effects in cardiovascular disorders, to the newly revealed favorable effects in cancer, eye, autoimmune, kidney, gastrointestinal, bone, and autoimmune disorders. Additionally, the current review explores insights into the potential role of natural products as HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors. Future research should focus on the synergistic effects of natural therapies with synthetic statins to improve health outcomes in populations burdened by non-communicable diseases.

Designing 3D-printed concrete with ternary blended mortars incorporating fly ash and silica fume: effects of low water-binder ratios on workability and strength - Kamrul Hasan; Aizat Alias; Mehedi Hasan; Fadzil Mat Yahaya; Khairul Fikri Muhammad (Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, 2026)
3D-printed concrete (3DPC) construction has gained global attention as an innovative and promising technique. However, the high cement content in 3DPC raises sustainability concerns, presenting a challenge for implementing sustainable processes. To address the issue, this research uses a low water-to-binder (w/b) ratio and incorporates silica fume (SF) and fly ash (FA) as partial cement replacements to reduce cement consumption and enhance sustainability. Three w/b ratios (0.33, 0.35, 0.37) and varying superplasticizer (SP) doses (0%, 0.25%, 0.5%, 0.75%, 1%) were tested, with 10% SF and 20% FA. The study investigated the physical, chemical, and morphological properties of the mix, alongside fresh, hardened, and durability properties, including workability, dry bulk density, compressive strength, dynamic modulus of elasticity, water absorption, and sulfate resistance. The results showed that a higher w/b ratio increased workability, with the w/b 0.37 mix exhibiting 50.71% higher workability than the w/b 0.33 and 45.09% higher than the w/b 0.35 for SP0 at 0 min. Besides, both a lower w/b ratio and increased SP content improved dry bulk density, compressive strength, and dynamic modulus of elasticity, with performance peaking at a 0.5% SP dosage in mix SP2. Additionally, reducing the w/b ratio decreased water absorption from 5.54% at 0.37 to 4.22% at 0.33 and lowered mass loss across all mixes; notably, the 0.33 mix with SP2 achieved the lowest mass loss (0.89%) and strength loss (3.12%). Despite these improvements, the use of SP increased production costs by 14.32%, while $$ CO_{2}$$ emissions rose only slightly by 0.89%.

Classification of clay bricks using vision-based machine learning algorithms - Muhammad Faizan; Muhammad Salman; Muhammad Noman; Ali Akhtar; Afaq Ahmad; Matiullah Bakhtyar (Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, 2026)

Predicting fire resistance of reinforced concrete (RC) and concrete-filled steel tubular (CFST) columns through machine learning - Muhammad Noman; Muhammad Salman; Mati Ullah; Muhammad Faizan; Afaq Ahmed (Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, 2026)

Genetic Characterization of Schistosoma Species from Goats in Pakistan Using the 28S rDNA Region - Muhammad Asim Khan; Kiran Afshan; Sabika Firasat; Muhammad Farhat Ullah; M. Ijaz Khan; Dilsora Abduvalieva (Indian Journal of Microbiology, 2026)

Ethnoecology of the Wakhi community in Broghil Valley, Chitral, Pakistan - Hasin Sahar; Lal Badshah; Muhammad Abdul Aziz; Allah Ditta (Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution, 2026)

Thal desert flora: diversity, abundance, phytochemistry, therapeutic potential, and conservation status - Ummar Iqbal; Muhammad Faraz Gul; Zahra Naseem; Hadia Jabeen; Mansoor Hameed; Nargis Naz; Farooq Ahmad (Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution, 2026)

Synthesis of silver nanoparticles using vegetable waste, possible toxicities, and oxidative stress biomarker in Cyprinus carpio - Huma Ayub; Qaisar Khan; Umar Ijaz; Muhammad Asif Gondal; Raja Majid Khurshid (Fish Physiology and Biochemistry, 2026)

In silico characterization and molecular docking of the MIOX gene in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) - Samra Farooq; Samra Shafqat; Jabbir Ali Khan; Ahmad Waheed; Ali Umar; Muhammad Saleem Khan (Fish Physiology and Biochemistry, 2026)

Effectiveness of treatments for propranolol toxicity: a systematic review of current approaches and evidence - Yafei Hu; Khizra Mujahid; Awais Ahsan; Anika Fatima; Inza; Maham Maqsood Ahmed; Maham Anoosh Butt; Sadia Younas; Muhammad Arif Aslam; Hafiz Muhammad Ahmad Javaid (European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 2026)

Towards harmonized soil intelligence: insights from a multi-country survey of mediterranean soil information systems - Jawad T. Al-Bakri; Mais Atiyat; Muhammad Rasool Al-Kilani; Areej Al-Khreisat; Ibrahim Farhan; Claudio Zucca (Euro-Mediterranean Journal for Environmental Integration, 2026)

Gypsum-integrated, goethite-modified biochar enhances Cd and As immobilization in contaminated paddy soil under contrasting redox conditions - Iftikhar Ali Ahmad; Muhammad Mehran; Sharjeel Haider; Zaryab Murad; Md. Shoffikul Islam; Qingling Fu; Jun Zhu; Hongqing Hu (Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 2026)

Biochar: Acinetobacter driven rhizoremediation of arsenic contaminated soil - Maria Hameed; Muhammad Umer; Maimona Saeed; Nageen Bostan; Noshin Ilyas (Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 2026)

Environmental radiological evaluation of North and South industrial zones of Erbil city in terms of radon and gamma radiation levels from soils surface by using monte carlo simulation - Sardar Qader Othman; Taha Yaseen Wais; Berivan F. Namq; Taufiq Ahamad; Laith Ahmed Najam; Rohit Singh Sajwan; Muhammad Junaid; M. I. Sayyed (Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 2026)

Assessment of spatial and seasonal variation in soil heavy metal contamination adjacent to Chini Lake, Malaysia - Mir Sujaul Islam; Faiz Ul Hassan; Mohd Ekhwan Toriman; Raheel Ahmad; Muhammad Amjad Bashir; Abdur Rehim; Qurat-Ul-Ain Raza (Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 2026)

A review on integrated isotopic and receptor model approaches for urban REE source appointment - Muhammad Ubaid Ali; Muhammad Adnan; Xiao Yan Lin; Sajid Ali; Zhuanxi Luo; Yu Yan; Gongren Hu; Ruilian Yu; Ming Hung Wong (Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 2026)

Leachate arising from tannery solid waste open dump and its safety and productivity threats to food crops in adjoining agricultural fields - Muhammad Shafiq; Tasmia Maqbool; Aisha Nazir (Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 2026)

Environmental geochemistry of emerging contaminants: impacts on agroecosystem function, food security, and human health - Muhammad Anas; Vildan Altun; Waseem Ahmed Khattak; Amjid Khan; Sezai ERCİŞLİ; Khalid Ali Khan; Erdogan E. Hakki (Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 2026)

Seasonal hydrogeochemical dynamics and associated health risks of spring water quality for drinking and irrigation purposes in tropical volcanic regions: a case study from the southern slope of Mt. Merapi, Indonesia - Muhammad Haikal Razi; Rizka Maria; Willy Cahya Nugraha (Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 2026)

Fluctuations in Ecosystem Services in Response to Land Conversion and Climate Extremes as an Index of Ecosystem Degradation and Restoration: A Comparison of the Lake Chad and Aral Sea Basins - Emeka Edwin Igboeli; Chukwuka Prince Ogbue; Friday Uchenna Ochege; Muhammad Afzal; Rafiq Hamdi; Albert Poponi Maniraho; Geping Luo (Ecosystems, 2026)

Genetically Encoded Near-Infrared Fluorescent Proteins for Viral Imaging and Detection: A Mini-Review - Fakhrul Hassan; Abbas Khan; Muhammad Suleman; Faez Iqbal Khan; Ijaz Gul (Current Microbiology, 2026)

First Report of Aspergillus aculeatus Colonizing Protaetia brevitarsis Larvae: Pathogenicity and Dose-Dependent Virulence - Haokun Cheng; Jialin Qiu; Muhammad Adeel Ghafar; Talim Hussain; Shimin Wang; Ritu Raj Poudyal; Liuyang Lu; Qin Feng; Liande Wang (Current Microbiology, 2026)

Metagenomic Exploration of the Bacteriome Reveals Natural Wolbachia Infections in Yellow Fever Mosquito Aedes aegypti and Asian Tiger Mosquito Aedes albopictus - Gul E. Nayab; Rafi ur Rahman; Fazal Hanan; Inamullah Khan; Muhammad Fahim (Current Microbiology, 2026)

Leptospira and Leptospirosis: A Review of Species Classifications, Genomes, Morphological Structures, Antimicrobial Resistances, Transmissions, and Clinical Manifestations - Lesley Maurice Bilung; Ahmad Syatir Tahar; Chai Fung Pui; Muhammad Khairil Syamri Bakeri; Lela Su’ut; Romano Ngui; Rosdi Kira; Kasing Apun (Current Microbiology, 2026)

Is A critically endangered Vatica bantamensis Burck (Dipterocarpaceae) endemic to West Java, Indonesia experiencing a genetic bottleneck? - Kusumadewi Sri Yulita; Iyan Robiansyah; Enny Sudarmonowati; Yayan Wahyu Candra Kusuma; Muhammad Imam Surya; Siti Kurniawati; Didi Usmadi; Kazuki Kurita; Ayumi Matsuo; Yuji Isagi; Yoshihisa Suyama (Conservation Genetics, 2026)

Impact of environmental policies, oil market dynamics, and R&D on renewable energy generation, consumption, and transition - Shahzad Alvi; Ruba Aljarallah; Tapan Sarker; Mehboob Ul Hassan; Muhammad Khalid Anser (Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 2026)

Correction: Quantification of Heavy Metal Contamination and Assessment of Associated Environmental Risks from E-Waste Recycling in Pakistan - Sidra Shakil; Sunia Zahid; Ayesha Baig; Muhammad Saqib; Manel Ben Ali; Bander Albogami; Amor Hedfi (Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 2026)

Integrating organic and inorganic amendments to enhance wheat growth, physiology and antioxidant activity while reducing cadmium accumulation - Ahmad Ali; Zaffar Malik; Muhammad Abdul Basit; Abubakar Dar; Usman Zulfiqar; Dilnoza Sotiboldiyeva; Muydinjon Muminov; Hossam S. El-Beltagi; Mashael Daghash Alqahtani (BioMetals, 2026)

Zinc-regulated growth, chlorophyll, and antioxidant activity drive biofortification in rice varieties - Hafiza Ammara; Asma Zulfiqar; Ammara Saleem; Rehana Sardar; Usman Zulfiqar; Muhammad Aown Sammar Raza; Muhammad Faisal Maqsood; Hossam S. El-Beltagi; Mashael Daghash Alqahtani (BioMetals, 2026)

Antibiotic resistance dissemination in soil ecosystems: deep understanding for effective management and global health protection - Lu Li; Juexi Li; Saeed ur Rahman; Asad Rehman; Muhammad Khalid (BioMetals, 2026)

Sodium carbonate and sodium chloride as elicitors of secondary metabolite production in callus cultures of Fagonia indica - Muhammad Uzair Javed; Muhammad Asad Ullah; Tehreem Mahmood; Taimoor Khan; Iva Viehmannova; Anmol Akbar; Yasir Khan; Tariq Khan; Bilal Haider Abbasi; Christophe Hano; Nathalie Giglioli-Guivarc’h (Plant Biosystems, 2026)

The potential of banana extract and light quality using LEDs to optimize in vitro growth of Paphiopedilum glaucophyllum J.J. Sm. - Tatu Mutiara Syifa; Reni Indrayanti; Popi Aprilianti; Elizabeth Handini; Muhammad Idris; Nunung (In Vitro Cellular & Developmental Biology - Plant, 2026)

Continuous biochar application ameliorates saline-alkali soils: Effects on soil multifunctionality, salt redistribution, microbial dynamics, and cotton productivity over two years - Xiangling Wang; Xiaoyang Xia; Muhammad Riaz; Jiyuan Wang; Cuncang Jiang (Applied Soil Ecology, 2026)

Bibliometric insights from biofertilizer research in dryland agriculture - Benedict Odinaka Okorie; Shikha Sharma; Muhammad Danish Toor; Matt Yost (Applied Soil Ecology, 2026)

Techno-economic analysis of SMR integration into UAE’s existing desalination infrastructure - Muhammad Zubair; M.S. Sajna (Annals of Nuclear Energy, 2026)

Development of a Parametric Multi-Material Physics-Informed Neural Network for real-time heat transfer prediction in spherical tokamak divertor under transient heat loads - Habib Ur Rahman; Abid Hussain; Muhammad Ilyas; Lei Li; Khalid Waheed; Manzoor Ahmed (Annals of Nuclear Energy, 2026)

Experimental study on boiling heat transfer of water flowing in a mini zigzag tube - Yihang Wu; Tianzhou Xie; Shenghui Liu; Jianjun Xu; Shuangqing Chen; Xiaoliang Zhu; Yanping Huang; Muhammad Jahanzaib; Junlin Huang; Ruiying Gao (Annals of Nuclear Energy, 2026)

Classification of LOCA events in pressurized water reactors using neural networks - Muhammad Zubair; Mustafa Samir Abushady; Abdalla Hussain Alzarooni (Annals of Nuclear Energy, 2026)

Influence of flow characteristics on thermal energy storage during Paraffine wax melting process - Adnan Muhammad; Hui Wang; Wang Yanlu; Khan Jamil; Cao Xiaxin (Annals of Nuclear Energy, 2026)

Analysis of multiple blockages in a coolant channel of IAEA research reactor using CFD - Muhammad Abdullah; Muhammad Nadeem; Arif; Adnan Hamid (Annals of Nuclear Energy, 2026)

Nonlinear shock and solitary wave structures in nonplanar non-Maxwellian plasmas - Shakir Ullah; Abdullah Alshehab; Muhammad Shohaib; Huda Alfannakh; Najeh Rekik (Advances in Space Research, 2026)

Effect of Hong Huang Tang on memory enhancement and mitigation of microgravity-induced oxidative stress in C. elegans - Inam Ullah; Muhammad Zulqarnain Shakir; Xu Chen Zhou; Jixian Liu; Shilan Li; Huabiao Chen; Ning Jiang; Muhammad Wasim Usmani; Muhammad Qasim Barkat; Qiaobei Du; Yufen Zhao; Ning Wang; et al. (Biogerontology, 2026)

Bioremediation of aquaculture wastewater using the fungal biomass integrating Plackett–Burman design - Hazem T. Abd El-Hamid; Muhammad A. El-Alfy; Hanan M. Hafiz; Hoda M. El-Gharabawy (Biodegradation, 2026)
Aquaculture wastewater contains elevated levels of nutrients and organic pollutants that can accelerate eutrophication and impair aquatic ecosystems if discharged untreated. In the study, a fungal-based remediation approach was investigated for the removal of pollutants from aquaculture wastewater collected from Baltim Station ponds (31.55244° N, 31.092855° E) near Lake Burullus, Egypt. Two native fungal isolates, Aspergillus niger and Aspergillus flavus , were employed for primary mycoremediation experiments, while Ganoderma mbrekobenum was included only in the Plackett–Burman experimental design to evaluate the influence of environmental and nutritional factors on total phosphorus (TP) removal under optimized conditions. The fungal treatment significantly improved water quality, showing substantial reductions in total protein, phosphorus, nitrogen, organic matter, and chemical oxygen demand (COD) indicating a vital role of Aspergillus species in the bioremediation of nutrient-rich aquatic environments. The Plackett–Burman design (PBD) showed that fungal treatment significantly reduced pollutant concentrations with higher metabolic activity and enzymatic production as dehydrogenase and total protein from 9 to 12 days. Moreover, PBD identified KH 2 PO 4 and MgSO₄ as the most influential variables for enhancing TP removal in the presence of G. mbrekobenum , while peptone and yeast extract exhibited the greatest effect in the non-fungal control system. The regression models demonstrated strong predictive accuracy (R 2 > 0.99), confirming the validity of the optimization approach. The results highlight the effectiveness of fungal biomass as a cost-effective and eco-friendly bioremediation strategy for mitigating nutrient pollution in aquaculture effluents and protecting sensitive aquatic environments such as Lake Burullus.

Mitogenomic Characterization and Phylogenetic Insights of the Ornamental Sail-Fin Molly (Poecilia velifera) in Non-Native Indonesian Waters - Sarifah Aini; Rina; Sinar Pagi Sektiana; Soo Rin Lee; Ah Ran Kim; Hye-Eun Kang; Muhammad Hilman Fu’adil Amin; Won-Kyo Jung; Angkasa Putra; I Nyoman Suyasa; Shantanu Kundu; Hyun-Woo Kim (Biochemical Genetics, 2026)

Truncated Variants in FAM20A and WDR72 Genes Underlie Autosomal Recessive Amelogenesis Imperfecta in Four Pakistani Families - Sadaqat Ullah; Sher Alam Khan; Samin Jan; Salah Ud Din; Nazif Muhammad; Zia Ur Rehman; Abid Jan; Muhammad Tariq; Noor Muhammad; Abdul Ghani; Naveed Wasif; Saadullah Khan (Biochemical Genetics, 2026)
Amelogenesis Imperfecta (AI) is a set of hereditary diseases affecting enamel development, leading to various types of enamel defects, potentially impacting oral health unassociated with other generalized defects. AI manifests in syndromic and non-syndromic forms and can be inherited through autosomal recessive, autosomal dominant, or X-linked inheritance patterns. Genetic studies have identified sequence variants in a number of genes (≥ 70) linked to both syndromic and non-syndromic AI, highlighting the genetic diversity underlying the condition. The current study involved clinical evaluation and exome sequencing, aimed at identifying the causative variants in four unrelated consanguineous Pakistani families presenting AI phenotypes. The exome sequencing results revealed a novel homozygous frameshift variant FAM20A : NM_017565.4, c.188dupA; p.(Asp63Glufs*17) in families A, B, and C while a nonsense homozygous variant WDR72 : NM_182758.4, c.2686C > T; p. (Arg896*) in family D. The segregation of both variants was confirmed by Sanger sequencing. Bioinformatics analysis predicted the pathogenicity of these genetic variants. These alterations suggest functional consequences, potentially impairing the FAM20A and WDR72 proteins and causing dental anomalies. This investigation significantly broadens our understanding of FAM20A and WDR72 ’s involvement in AI. Furthermore, this study highlights the genetic heterogeneity of AI (involving FAM20A and WDR72 in this study) within the Pakistani population.

A Novel Homozygous Loss-of-Function Variant in GPR156 Delineates Non-syndromic Hearing Loss - M. Muaaz Aslam; Safdar Abbas; Shoaib Nawaz; Gohar Zaman; Ishtiaq Ahmed; Misbahuddin Rafeeq; Ziaullah M. Sain; Alaa Hamed Habib; Muhammad Umair; Khadim Shah (Biochemical Genetics, 2026)

Synergistic efficacy of Azadirachta indica and biocontrol agents in mitigating Meloidogyne javanica infection in peach - Muhammad Saeed; Tariq Mukhtar; Raees Ahmed; Umair Mehmood; Muhammad Aamir Iqbal (Australasian Plant Pathology, 2026)

Projection-based molecular feature maps for CNN-driven nephrotoxicity prediction - Muhammad Zafar Irshad Khan; Jia-Nan Ren; Hong-Yu-Xiang Ye; Cheng Cao; Xiao-Bi Liu; Jian-Zhong Chen (Archives of Toxicology, 2026)

Virophages: mechanisms, ecological Roles, and therapeutic potential in combating giant virus infections - Muhammad Talha; Mehak Faisal; Amna Mujtaba; Amna Amjad; Nouraiz Abbas; Laiba Shamim; Fakhar e Mahin; Muammar Hassan; Muhammad Daim Hassan; Muhammad Abdur Rehman Awaisi (Archives of Microbiology, 2026)

Probiotic-based mycotoxin detoxification in poultry feed: mechanisms, efficacy, challenges, and future directions for sustainable production - Noor Muhammad; Iram Liaqat; Sajida Naseem; Fakhar-un Nisa Yunus; Abid Ali (Archives of Microbiology, 2026)

Eco-Friendly Gum Arabic–Essential Oil Coatings for Decay Control and Quality Preservation of Pomegranate Fruit During Storage - Muhammad Waqar Alam; Sumreen Anjum; Mubeen Sarwar; Adnan Mukhtar; Akhtar Hameed; Tanveer Hussain; Tauhid Iqbal (Applied Fruit Science, 2026)

Molecular identification of the blaOXA gene in Bacillus cereus and AI-driven optimization of natural phytochemicals for foodborne illness treatment - Muhammad Naveed; Muhammad Asim; Tariq Aziz; Maida Salah Ud Din; Muhammad Nouman Majeed; Ammena Y. Binsaleh; Nawal Al-Hoshani; Maher S. Alwethaynani; Abeer M. Alghamdi; Fakhria A. Al-Joufi (Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, 2026)

Unraveling the Genetic Diversity of Lernaea Parasites Infecting Carp Through 18 S rRNA Gene Analysis - Farzana Abbas; Muhammad Hafeez-ur-Rehman; Farzana Ashraf (Acta Parasitologica, 2026)

Unveiling Hidden Threats: Molecular Detection and Genetic Diversity of Hepatozoon spp. and Toxoplasma Gondii in Wild Rodents of Saudi Arabia and Their Ectoparasites - Maryam Ijaz; Samia Q. Alghamdi; Abdullah D Alanazi; Mubashra Salim; Muhammad Naeem; Muhammad Ali; Shabana Mukhtiar; Kasim Sakran Abass; Hira Muqaddas; Adil Khan; Furhan Iqbal (Acta Parasitologica, 2026)

Low-high throughput and advanced proteomic analysis of marine seaweeds in foodomics - Sobia Naseem; Muhammad Rizwan (Acta Oceanologica Sinica, 2026)

Neurofilament light chain levels as a biomarker in idiopathic intracranial hypertension: correlations with papilledema and radiological findings - Ahmed Hamdy; Shimaa Elgamal; Reem Algamal; Hadeer Elsaeed AboElfarh; Muhammad Abdelshafi Elsayed; Ahmed Reda Abdelmeguid Moustafa; Yasmeena Abdelall Kozaa; Hossam Egila; Osama Elshafei (Acta Neurologica Belgica, 2026)

A Conserved Bactericidal Permeability-Increasing Protein (BPI) Mediates Immune Sensing and Host Defense in the Hong Kong Oyster (Crassostrea hongkongensis) - Laiba Shafique; Yuwei Zhao; Muhammad Farhan Khan; Cheng Huang; Li Li; Peng Zhang; Peng Zhu; Da Zeng; Xueyu Yan; Bin Gong; Yongyan Liao; Youhou Xu; et al. (Fishes, 2026)
The bactericidal permeability-increasing protein (BPI) and lipopolysaccharide binding protein (LBP) are fundamental to innate immunity. However, their functional diversity and evolutionary conservation in ecologically crucial invertebrates, such as oysters, remain largely understudied. In this study, we identify and characterize a novel homolog of BPI/LBP, designated as ChBPI/LBP in the Hong Kong oyster (Crassostrea hongkongensis). Through structural and phylogenetic analysis, we identify ChBPI/LBP as a distinct member of the BPI protein family, with a high isoelectric point (pI of 9.26), indicating potent cationic BPI-like bactericidal function. We found that ChBPI/LBP is constitutively highly expressed at mucosal sites such as the gills and is rapidly upregulated in hemocytes following a challenge with Aeromonas hydrophila. Recombinant ChBPI/LBP demonstrated potent and specific bactericidal activity against Gram-negative pathogens. These findings suggest that ChBPI/LBP is an important antimicrobial peptide (AMP) effector in the oyster’s immune response. This work provides novel perspectives on the evolutionary mechanisms of innate immunity in bivalves and may have implications for disease management in aquaculture.

Challenging Evolutionary Paradigms: Daphnia Populations Resurrected From Unpolluted Environments Show Enhanced Detoxification Ability to Aromatic Pollutants - Florian Gigl; Muhammad Abdullahi; Sam Benkwitz‐Bedford; Niamh Eastwood; Jiarui Zhou; Henner Hollert; Luisa Orsini (Molecular Ecology, 2026)
Understanding how organisms respond to chemical stress requires disentangling genetically encoded (constitutive) adaptations from environmentally induced (plastic) responses. This challenge is particularly acute for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), widespread aquatic pollutants with well‐documented toxicity, where mechanisms of tolerance, including host–microbiome interactions, are unexplored. We used Daphnia magna , a keystone freshwater species with clonal reproduction and dormant egg banks to test population‐specific (constitutive) responses to phenanthrene (PHE), a common PAH. Populations resurrected from contrasting historical environments were exposed to sub‐lethal PHE concentrations, and both host transcriptomes and gut microbiomes were profiled to assess induced responses. Transcriptomic analysis revealed distinct, population‐specific responses in detoxification, stress signalling, and endocrine regulation. Unexpectedly, the semi‐pristine (pollution‐naïve) population showed higher tolerance, with robust induction of cytochrome P450 and hormonal pathways, while populations historically exposed to pollution exhibited chronic stress signatures and reduced plasticity. Gut microbiome profiling revealed PHE‐induced functional shifts across populations, with the pollution‐naïve population showing broader stress‐associated responses and historically exposed populations to pollutants exhibiting more detoxification‐focused microbiome profiles. Both host and microbial datasets consistently showed enrichment in pyruvate and carbon metabolism, indicating coordinated energy mobilisation and detoxification responses. Our results show that historical exposure to chemical stress and wider pollution does not necessarily confer enhanced physiological tolerance to PHE. Instead, hydrocarbon stress elicits coordinated, functionally linked responses across the host and its associated microbiome. By leveraging Daphnia 's unique ecology and evolutionary history, we disentangle constitutive from plastic responses and show that microbiome functional reconfiguration under PHE exposure is coordinated with host responses, contributing to population‐specific profiles.

Marine Drug Design for Epitheliocytis Rendering AI ‐Assisted Bioisosteric Replacement of Salicin - Muhammad Naveed; Khushbakht Javed; Tariq Aziz; Rahmana Wazir; Imran Ali; Ayaz Ali Khan; Ashwag Shami; Maher S. Alwethaynani; Fahad Al‐Asmari; Fakhria A. Al‐Joufi (Journal of Fish Diseases, 2026)
Epitheliocystis is a distinctive and relatively understudied bacterial infection of finfish skin and gill epithelia that occurs intracellularly and results in the enlargement of the host cells. The Candidatus Syngnamydia salmonis is a bacterial pathogen that affects fish, especially salmon species like trout and salmon. The production of Epitheliocystis by Candidatus Syngnamydia salmonis poses several challenges to the aquaculture industry. Currently, limited drugs and therapies are available to effectively manage and cease the spread of this disease. The goal of this study was to develop a potential drug target for the treatment of epitheliocystis. Salicin, an organic glucoside widely known for its anti‐inflammatory characteristics, was chosen as the initial compound because of its pharmacological significance and confirmed as a bioisostere (a compound with identical biological activities but a different structure). The Xundrug MolOpt AI generative model of bioisosteric replacement tool was chosen as the optimisation technique in a cognitive exertion to improve the novel drug candidate salicin by its AI‐assisted bioisosteric replacement. To retrieve the docking results, the top three ligands from Xundrug and the cell division protein of Candidatus Syngnamydia salmonis were uploaded to the HDOCK web server, which utilises a hybrid docking technique combining template‐based modelling for docking. The target drug candidate was selected based on model 17's highest docking score of 135.6 kcal/mol. Furthermore, the Lipinski rule of five and the ADMET properties of the Bioisosteric Replaced Salicin model 17 (BRS‐17) were carefully explored. The results showed that BRS‐17 fulfilled the pharmacophore characteristics criteria, hence making it an ideal target candidate for Candidatus Syngnamydia salmonis' cell division protein. Additionally, the results are supported by −6.735Kcal/mol docking score predicted by DockThor. With the help of the supporting information from this study, the proposed drug design can close the gap in earlier studies for resistance to antibiotic treatments. It is suggested that in vitro tests be performed on this drug to show the effectiveness of the suggested design.

A Novel S‐Section Control Hose–Reel Machine for Variable Rate Fertigation - Yücel Tekin; Selçuk Arslan; Bere Benjamin Bantchina; Yahya Ulusoy; Kemal Sulhi Gündoğdu; Alexander Steiger; Ralf Bill; Görres Grenzdörffer; Muhammad Qaswar; Danyal Bustan; Samet Bıçaklar; Oğuzhan Akaltun; et al. (Irrigation and Drainage, 2026)
This study presents the development of a cloud‐based, automated variable‐rate fertigation system by modifying an existing hose–reel irrigation machine (HIM). A 46‐m‐wide HIM spraying boom was segmented into four independently controlled sections, and a 300‐L fertiliser tank was mounted on the spraying cart to deliver liquid fertiliser directly into each section line. A control system, programmed in C#, was designed to automate the application of irrigation water and fertiliser. Calibration through laboratory and field tests optimised the application accuracy. A cloud‐based information and communication technology platform was developed. The soil moisture data from the LSE01 sensors were transmitted via LoRaWAN to field gateways and then to the Things Network (TTN) for authentication, routing and JSON conversion. The system achieved precise irrigation and fertilisation within 15–50 mm and 80–600 L/ha, respectively, with minor errors (3–5% for irrigation, 1–3% for fertilisation). The spatial resolution improved significantly, with the lateral resolution reduced from 46 m to 10.7 m and the longitudinal resolution increased from 0.17 to 1.5 m, depending on the desired irrigation water and liquid fertiliser rates. These results demonstrate that the developed hose–reel variable‐rate fertigation machine offers accurate and efficient fertigation suitable for precision agriculture.

Exploring the Links Between Variations in Snow Cover Area and Climatic Variables Across the Upper Indus Basin Under a Changing Climate - Hafsa Muzammal; Muhammad Zaman; Jaehak Jeong; Kashif Mehmood; Syed Aftab Wajid (International Journal of Climatology, 2026)
The Upper Indus Basin (UIB) has experienced gradual changes in water supply due to variations in the Snow Cover Area (SCA) in recent decades. This study examined daily snow cover changes using satellite imagery from the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) Aqua (2002–2022) and Terra (2001–2022) via Google Earth Engine. An Auto‐regressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) model was developed using time series data to predict SCA. Model accuracy was assessed using Stationarity, ACF, and PACF plots, as well as performance metrics, including AIC, BIC, RMSE, and MSE. The most appropriate iteration (0,1,1) (3,1,1) of the best‐performing model showed strong agreement between observed and simulated SCA, with R 2 values of 0.72 for calibration (2017–2020) and 0.84 for validation (2021–2023). Predicted SCA was further correlated with climate change variables (precipitation, maximum and minimum temperature) from NASA Earth Exchange (NEX) Global Daily Downscaled Projections under SSP1‐2.6 and SSP5‐8.5 scenarios. Results showed a significant decline in SCA, with moderate negative correlations ( r = −0.82 to −0.72) under SSP1‐2.6 and stronger correlations ( r = −0.99 to −0.81) under SSP5‐8.5. Precipitation showed a non‐significant correlation with SCA ( r = 0.14 ± 0.41under SSP1‐2.6; r = 0.11 ± 0.52 under SSP5‐8.5) with decreasing snow cover %. Regionally, Astore, Zanskar, Shigar, and Shingo exhibited significant SCA reductions (tau = −0.585 ± −0.002; p = 0.036 ± p ≤ 0.0001). The Indus_Downstream subbasin showed a non‐significant decreasing trend (tau = −0.002; p = 0.961). These findings highlight the challenges in maintaining runoff, hydropower generation, and freshwater storage, particularly in high‐altitude regions, due to uncertainties in SCA predictions under climate scenarios.

A review on the earth observation techniques for coastal vulnerability index in Malaysia - Shin Yi Chen; Nurul Hazrina Idris; Mohammad Hanif Hamden; Amalina Izzati Abdul Hamid; Muhammad Faiz Pa’suya; Norhadija Darwin (International Journal of Remote Sensing, 2026)

Two new clerodane diterpenoids and their anti-inflammatory activity from Callicarpa integerrima - Muhammad Aurang Zeb; Xiao-Ying Ruan; Xing-Jie Zhang; Yu-Tong Xing; Meng-Ru Wang; Yuan-Lin Kong; Xiao-Li Li; Kai Jiang; Wei-Lie Xiao (Natural Product Research, 2026)

Unveiling the impact of green technological innovation and foreign remittances on greenhouse gas emissions: A path to sustainable development in India - Muhammad Israr; Huaming Song; Arsalan Tanveer; Daud Abdul; Kashif Abbass (Environment, Development and Sustainability, 2026)

Seasonal climate variability, production inefficiencies, and non-linear farm revenue responses: an SFA-Ricardian assessment across KP’s agro-ecological zones, Pakistan - Murtaza; Jing Wang; Waqas Ahmad; Shehzad Muhammad (Environment, Development and Sustainability, 2026)

Evaluation of resistance level of exotic cotton Gossypium hirsutum accession “Mac-07” against cotton leaf curl disease complex - Khalid Pervaiz Akhtar; Sajawal Iqbal; Najeeb Ullah; Muhammad Qasim Aslam; Muhammad Kashif Riaz Khan; Imran Amin (Journal of Plant Pathology, 2026)