Enhancing hardwater treatment using ultra-loose nanofiltration membranes modified with novel MOF nanoparticles - Tanaz Moghadamfar; Muhammad Ahsan Khan; Carmelo Morgante; Maria Iliopoulou; José Luis Cortina; Luis J.del Valle; Bart Van der Bruggen; Mònica Reig (Journal of Water Process Engineering, 2026)

Integrative multi-omics and biochemical validation reveal phenol-to-polyhydroxybutyrate conversion in a palm oil mill effluent microbiome - Izzati Sabri; Siti Suhailah Sharuddin; Mohd Zulkhairi Mohd Yusoff; Nor Azlan Nor Muhammad; Li Sim Ho; Toshinari Maeda; Norhayati Ramli (Journal of Water Process Engineering, 2026)

Revealing mechanism of phreatic eruptions derived by satellite- and field-based water interactions at Tangkuban Parahu Volcano, West Java, Indonesia - Asep Saepuloh; Saiyidinal Futhra Ramadhan; Edi Riawan; Muhammad Rais Abdillah; Irwan Gumilar; Agus Mochamad Ramdhan; Heruningtyas Desi Purnamasari; Fattah Ghiffari; Axel Widjanarko Sibarani; Ricky Nelson Tambunan; Janice Clementine da Costa; Dwina Nugraha; et al. (Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research, 2026)

Oligochitosan coating preserves quality of fresh table grapes by modulating γ-aminobutyric acid metabolism and antioxidant system activity under two temperature regimes - Muhammad Hassan; Sajid Ali (Journal of Stored Products Research, 2026)

A comprehensive review of emerging trends in lunar science exploration research pertaining to cislunar missions safety - Arsalan Muhammad; Yue Wang; Hao Wang (Journal of Space Safety Engineering, 2026)

Exploratory analysis of epigenetic dynamics and small extracellular vesicles in Penaeus vannamei hemocytes under inactivated Vibrio parahaemolyticus priming - Yu-Ru Lin; Guan-Lin Lai; Yu-Hsuan Sun; Ta-Jeng Yang; Ting-Yu Huang; Huu-The Nguyen; Muhammad Ar Rozzaaq Nugraha; Novi Rosmala Dewi; Yeh-Fang Hu; Fan-Hua Nan (Journal of Invertebrate Pathology, 2026)

AI-driven modelling and experimental analysis of oil concentration impact on mayonnaise rheology for innovative food design - Kadeejathul Kubra; Suryamol Nambyaruveettil; Malaz Suliman; Hajra Maqsood; Muhammad Waseem; Hareth Alraeesi; Arafat Husain; Mohammad Sayem Mozumder (Journal of Food Engineering, 2026)

Microencapsulation of D-limonene through non-covalent coacervates of hemp protein isolate and gum Arabic - Muhammad Umar; Mohammad Fikry; Saeid Jafari; Kitipong Assatarakul (Journal of Food Engineering, 2026)

Sulfur–regolith composite material for radiation shielding on Mars: A sustainable ISRU approach - Muhammad Nazrif Zamani; Norhazilan Md Noor; Sarehati Umar; Mohamad Shazwan Ahmad Shah; Muhammad Syahir Sarkawi; Asyraf Arif Abu Bakar; Nur Hafizah A. Khalid; Hanis Hazirah Arifin (Journal of Cleaner Production, 2026)

Identifying phytoremediation potential of ten tobacco varieties: Cadmium-induced hormesis, bioaccumulation and translocation - Shaista Jabeen; Muhammad Abdul Basit; Ahmed Mukhtar; Muhammad Tauseef Jaffar; Muhammad Ahmed; Lixin Zhang (Journal of Environmental Management, 2026)

Effects of converting farmlands to wolfberry (Lycium barbarum L.) plantations on the composition and stabilization of soil organic carbon within soil aggregates in the arid regions of Northwest China - Yan Wang; Longwei Fu; Bin Xue; George Martial Ndzana; Rongjie Wu; Bingqing Liu; Lingtong Du; Kun Ma; Ruili Gao; Muhammad Kamran (Journal of Environmental Management, 2026)

Corrigendum to “Mitigating salt toxicity and overcoming phosphate deficiency alone and in combination in pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) plants through supplementation of hydrogen sulfide” [J. Environ. Manag. 351, (2024), 119759] - Cengiz Kaya; Ferhat Uğurlar; Muhammad Ashraf; Mohammed Nasser Alyemeni; Raf Dewil; Parvaiz Ahmad (Journal of Environmental Management, 2026)

Examining the Role of Corporate Digital Orientation in Fostering Firms’ Green Innovation: Evidence from Chinese Firm Life Cycle Stages - Murtaza Hussain; Shaohua Yang; Umer Sahil Maqsood; Muhammad Waleed Younas; R. M. Ammar Zahid (Journal of Environmental Management, 2026)

Integrated nitrogen management enhances forage yield and quality while mitigating greenhouse gas emissions in legume-grass mixed grassland - Moazma Waris; Muhammad Kamran; Jiao Ning; Wanhe Zhu; Fujiang Hou (Journal of Environmental Management, 2026)

Unveiling the complex impact of microplastics on environmental health, ecosystems, and humans - Xianjin An; Jiajia Yao; Muhammad Adnan; Huicheng Fu; Yaqin Zhang; Wei Li; Lihui An (Journal of Environmental Management, 2026)

Long term dynamics and drivers of bioavailable silicon from source to sink in Taihu Watershed, China - Tao Yu; Yixiang Deng; Adil Muhammad; Zhen Huang; Gaoying Xu; Chengda He (Journal of Environmental Sciences, 2026)

Phosphogenesis of Kakul Garlaniyan phosphorites during the early Cambrian in northeastern Pakistan - Massam Ali; Haifeng Fan; Danish Khan; Fang Zhang; Ishfaq Ahmad; Muhammad Asif Sherliyat; Yuhan Ma; Jibran Hussain; Hanjie Wen (Journal of Asian Earth Sciences, 2026)

Tin rich and barren tourmalines of Achemmach (El Hammam district, central Morocco): Mineralogy and physico-chemical characteristics of fluid phases - Azizi Moussaid; Hafid Mezougane; Ilyasse Loudaoued; Mohmed Aissa; Abdelali Kharis; Panagiotis Voudouris; Mohamed Aissa; Mustapha Souhassou; Muhammad Souiri; Abderrahim Ardouz; Hafid Ouahmad (Journal of African Earth Sciences, 2026)

Climatic and tectono-geomorphological controls on karst spring dynamics: Case study of the El Menzel Causse, Middle Atlas (Morocco) - Iliass Naouadir; Marzieh Khalili; Salih Muhammad Awadh; Samira Adil; El Hassane Chellai; Mohammed Ettaki; Abdennabi Alitane; Abdallah Elaaraj; Zaher Mundher Yaseen (Journal of African Earth Sciences, 2026)

Insecticidal activity against mosquito larvae, leishmanicidal activity, and cytotoxicity against human cells of a synthesized thiourea compound and a column chromatography fraction (AF5) from the n-hexane soluble fraction of Artemisia scoparia - Mirza Gul; Muhammad Zahid; Hazrat Ali; Muhammad Said; Sajjad Ahmad (Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology, 2026)

Multi-objective optimization of a SWaP-refined miniature Stirling cryocooler using an integrated ANN-Genetic algorithm-based decision-making approach - Muhammad Shad; Xiaoqing Zhang (International Journal of Refrigeration, 2026)

Physics informed kriging convolutional graph attention network for predicting minimum horizontal stress from seismic attributes and finite element simulations - Muhammad Azam Khan; Yang Zhao; Mandella Ali M. Fargalla; Wyclif Kiyingi; Chenggang Xian; Chunduan Zhao; Liang Xing (International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 2026)

Unveiling geothermal potential in Pinrang regency, Indonesia: Integrated geochemical and geoelectrical characterization - Muhammad Altin Massinai; Hendra Grandis; Ilham Arisbaya; Muh.Farid Wajedy; Fahruddin Fahruddin; Muhammad Fawzy Ismullah Massinai (Geothermics, 2026)

Guns or Green? A social-ecological systems analysis of defense expenditure, clean energy, and financial inclusivity in India and Pakistan - Muhammad Ramiz Murtaza; Atta Ullah; Quande Qin; Thin Thin Hlaing (Global Environmental Change, 2026)

Advancing seismic facies analysis and reservoir characterization: A synthetic data-augmented CNN and transfer learning workflow integrated with real seismic data - Muhammad Ali; Ning Wei; He Changxingyue; Keyao Lin; Wendong Wang; Muhsan Ehsan; Ren Jiang; Wakeel Hussain; Umar Ashraf (Gas Science and Engineering, 2026)

Advancements in heterostructure electrolytes for Low-Temperature SOFCs, and the role of insulating a-Al2O3 in BaCe0.7Zr0.1Y0.1Yb0.1O3-δ-Based composites - Yuzheng Lu; Wenyu Li; Muhammad Khalid; M. A. K. Yousaf Shah; Chunhua Lu (Fuel, 2026)

Facile catalytic conversion of spent mulching films to light oil via Fe-modified Al2O3 - Zhong-He Song; Imran Muhammad; Tie-Zhen Ren; Kenji Okitsu; Ablikemu Abulizi; Ai-Sha Nulahong; Zhi-Jun Ren (Fuel, 2026)

Advanced fabrication strategies for Durable, High-Efficiency, and scalable solid oxide fuel cells - Abid Ullah; Shahbaz Ahmad; Tahir Ali; Ayesha Samreen; Saim Saher; Muhammad Zulqarnain Arif; Arunachala M. Kannan (Fuel, 2026)

Facile fabrication of NiO/MnO2/CuO nanocomposite as robust electrode material for electrochemical water splitting - Atif Nazir; Chanda Sehar; Muhammad Fahad Saeed; Areej Fatima; Wael dheaa Kadhim; Zainab Ahmed Abass; Imran Shakir; Aboud Ahmed Awadh Bahajjaj; Muhammad Ali Khan; S. Shah (Fuel, 2026)

Engineering active sites in binary PrCoO3/Mn2V2O7 heterointerface embedded in phosphorus-doped biochar for boosting pH universal water splitting - Sidra Aslam; Muhammad Safdar; Misbah Mirza; Yasir Abbas; Waseem Abbas; Basharat Ali (Fuel, 2026)

Experimental and predictive advancements in hydrogen enriched compressed natural gas spark ignition engines: a critical review - Muhammad Farhan; Hamza Ahmad Salam; Muhammad Ihsan Shahid; Tianhao Chen; Qiuhong Xiao; Long Jiang; Anas Rao; Xin Li; Fanhua Ma (Fuel, 2026)

Hydrothermal synthesis of novel Mn3O4-Nd2O4 nano-hybrid as bi-functional electrocatalyst for water splitting - Muhammad Ibrar; Iram Manzoor; Mostafa A. Ismail; Misbah Shareef; Habiba Batool; Sana Ben Khalifa; Saleh Chebaane; Zeineb Klai (Fuel, 2026)

Thermochemical distribution and emission characteristics of CH4/air premixed laminar flames with wall effects under varying ammonia ratios - Zhongjia Li; Jianfeng Pan; Feiyang Li; Muhammad Nauman; Wenming Yang (Fuel, 2026)

Low temperature high impact Tuning BaTiO3 for solid oxide fuel cell Brilliance - Tongshu Guo; M.A.K.Yousaf Shah; Yuzheng Lu; Youpeng Chen; Muhammad Khalid; Liang Cai (Fuel, 2026)

Engineered exopolysaccharides from Weissella cibaria for texture enhancement and health benefits in fermented food matrices- a comprehensive review - Sumanth Suresh Patrimath; Omar Bashir; Imdadul Hoque Mondal; Prashant Anil Pawase; Muhammad Waseem; Aniket M. Pathare; Mudasir Ahmad (Food Research International, 2026)

Edible mushroom proteins for future foods: Integrative insights into nutrition, technofunctionality, extraction, and safety - Mohamad Ariff Hanafi; Nursyafiqah Mohamad Asri; Shehu Muhammad Auwal; Fatema Hossain Brishti; Nazamid Saari (Food Research International, 2026)

Laser-based quality assessment of stored apple: Integrating LIBS, LIPA, and DFT Analysis - Muhammad Umar Majeed; Asiri Iroshan; Muhammad Kashif Majeed; Hassnain Khalil; Huanqing Meng; Yuzhu Liu (Food Chemistry, 2026)

Xanthan gum-stabilized cocoa butter emulsion: characterization, molecular interactions, physicochemical stability, and bioaccessibility of α-mangostin - Naymul Karim; Ke Zhang; Mohammad Rezaul Islam Shishir; Mohammad Nasiruddin Rana; Gobinath Marappan; Muhammad Arslan; Haroon Elrasheid Tahir; Li Zhihua; Xiaodong Zhai; Isam A. Mohamed Ahmed; Jitbanjong Tangpong; Xiaobo Zou (Food Chemistry, 2026)

Interactions and binding mechanisms of soy protein isolate with theasinensin A in different pH conditions by multi-spectroscopy analysis and molecular docking - Haoyu Zhang; Weiqi Xu; Yulu Wang; Xia Fan; Qiankun Guo; Hongjun Liu; Jialu Ao; Tianjin Sun; Muhammad Abid; Xiaoxiong Zeng (Food Chemistry, 2026)

Cold plasma-induced amyloid fibrils of β-Lactoglobulin: Structural modulation, antigenicity reduction, and emulsification enhancement - Chun Li; Chang Liu; Xiu-Bin Liu; Jun-Hu Cheng; Rana Muhammad Aadil; Zhi-Wei Liu (Food Chemistry, 2026)

Carboxymethyl cellulose/sodium alginate composite films encapsulated with turmeric essential oil-in-water nanoemulsion and gallic acid for grapes preservation - Muhammad Abdur Rehman Shah; Rahmat Ali Khan; Hidayat Ullah Khan; Obaid Ur Rehman; Sadaf-Ilyas Kayani; Liaqat Zeb; Khalid Ali Khan; Asad Mukhtar; Shuhao Huo (Food Chemistry, 2026)

Dual-emission fluorescent ZnS nanosheets for sensitive detection of carcinogenic Sudan dyes in chili powder and lipstick samples - Muhammad Mustafa; Deepak Dabur; Hui-Fen Wu (Food Chemistry, 2026)

Chemical and sensory characteristics of Baiye No.1 (BY1H) yellow tea: Insights into flavoring mechanism and quality valuation - Shiyu Zhang; Xinzhuan Yao; Yanxia Wang; Muhammad Safiullah Virk; Shiyu Tian; Zhenkedai Yuan; Qihong Zou; Linlin Li; Shenyuan Ye; Hu Tang; Litang Lu (Food Bioscience, 2026)

Integrated multi-omics analysis reveals molecular and biochemical basis of flavor variation in rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum L.) cultivars - Muhammad Mobeen Tahir; Yawen Zhang; Zhongrui Weng; Chengkun Yang; Kaibing Zhou; Minjie Qian; Hongxia Wu (Food Bioscience, 2026)

Natural antimicrobials as sustainable preservatives against postharvest microbial spoilage in fruits and vegetables - Aqleem Abbas; Yanyin Guo; Nana Ji; Shanshan Hao; Huihui Xu; Muhammad Asim (Food Bioscience, 2026)

Synergistic effect of Clupea harengus by-product hydrolysates and kappa carrageenan mixture on oxidation prompted structural alterations in Clupea harengus proteins during frozen temperature variations - Noman Walayat; Piotr Kulawik; Asad Nawaz; Isam A. Mohamed Ahmed; Muhammad Faisal Manzoor; Zhucheng Su; Ran Wei (Food Hydrocolloids, 2026)

A multifunctional role of sodium decanoate: Preventing thermal aggregation and enhancing foaming properties of enzymatically hydrolyzed egg white protein - Xingyu Li; Yuting Du; Zahra Batool; Guofeng Jin; Rana Muhammad Aadil; Fang Geng; Jinqiu Wang; Gan Hu (Food Hydrocolloids, 2026)

Exploring the mechanisms of charged polysaccharides in regulating the microstructure, texture, and rheology of camellia oleosomes-based meat analogs - Shahzad Farooq; Abdullah; Muhammad Ijaz Ahmad; Usman Ali; Sumeng Wei; Jiawen Xue; Tin Nyawe Nyawe Hlaing; Quancai Sun; Ye Peng; Hui Zhang (Food Hydrocolloids, 2026)

Synergistic effects of multi-frequency ultrasonication on starch-gum interactions for sialorrhea management: Implications for structural, functional, digestibility properties, and molecular docking studies - Muhammad Awais; Wenjiang Dong; Baoguo Xu; Qiufang Liang; Lin Xiangyu; Yufan Sun; Mingming Zhong; Mohamed Ibrahim Younis; Husnain Raza; Ekram Abd El-Salam; Xiaofeng Ren (Food Hydrocolloids, 2026)

Synergistic multifaceted effects of tea saponin concentration on the foaming properties of wheat aqueous phase protein: A next-generation approach to food foam production - Usman Ali; Shahzad Farooq; Muhammad Ijaz Ahmad; Quancai Sun; Ye Peng; Meiyu Chen; Hui Zhang (Food Hydrocolloids, 2026)

Deep eutectic solvent: a promising way to enhance the physicomechanical and antimicrobial properties of pullulan/carboxymethyl chitosan films impregnated with zein–nisin nanofillers for sustainable food packaging - Jawad Ashraf; Jiyao Zhang; Tabussam Tufail; Muhammad Awais; Shuyi liu; Yajing Qi; Zahoor Ahmed; Liming Yue; Zhou Sumei; Bin Xu (Food Hydrocolloids, 2026)

pH-responsive pea protein-sodium alginate hydrogel beads for freshness monitoring in protein drinks: Structural and molecular insight - Khubaib Ali; Nadia Niaz; Fedrick C. Mgomi; Faizan Ul Haq; Waqas Ashraf; Muhammad Umair Khalid; Qingling Wang; Mangang Wu (Food Hydrocolloids, 2026)

Near-infrared, mid-infrared and Raman spectral feature information fusion strategy for multivariate quantitative analysis of polyphenols in Pakistani rice - Muhammad Arslan; Muhammad Zareef; Haroon Elrasheid Tahir; Muhammad Arslan; Allah Rakha; Zou Xiaobo (Food Control, 2026)

Advances in green food processing technologies: Enhancing efficiency, safety, and sustainability - Asad Nawaz; Sana Irshad; Xiaofang Luo; Noman Walayat; Putri Widyanti Harlina; Zuodong Qin; Muhammad Afzaal; Fakhar Islam (Food Control, 2026)

Recent advances in vaccination strategies against acute hepatopancreatic necrosis disease (AHPND) in shrimp for sustainable aquaculture industry: A comprehensive review - Tijani Isa; Riyanto Teguh Widodo; Suzita Mohd Noor; Nur Asyura Nor Amdan; Zulhisyam Abdul Kari; Norhidayah Mohd Taufek; Fathiah Mohamed Zuki; Alias Abdullah; Subha Bhassu; Zarif Mohamed Sofian; Sagir Mustapha; Didi Erwandi Mohamad Haron; et al. (Fish & Shellfish Immunology, 2026)

The Atlantic salmon tongue mucosa functions as an active mucosal immune site capable of responding to a pathogen - Carlo C. Lazado; Elisabeth Ytteborg; Hanne Brenne; Muhammad Salman Malik; Malene Soleng; Erik Burgerhout; Aleksei Krasnov; Marianne Iversen (Fish & Shellfish Immunology, 2026)

Interactive effects of irrigation and planting density on photosynthetic performance and yield of winter wheat - Muhammad Fraz Ali; Liijuan Ma; Wanrui Han; Yang Zhou; Shengnan Wang; Xiang Lin; Dong Wang (Field Crops Research, 2026)

Root traits and rhizosphere responses as emerging bioindicators of microplastic pollution in agricultural soils: A review - Qudsia Saeed; Xiankai Lu; Zia Ur Rahman Farooqi; Abdul Ghafoor; Muhammad Naveed; Nimra Maqsood; Hafiz Abdul Kareem; Adnan Mustafa (Environmental Research, 2026)

Retraction notice to “Comparative study of ZIF-8-materials for removal of hazardous compounds using physio-chemical remediation techniques” [Environ. Res. 220 (2023) 115168] - Bazla Sarwar; Asad Ullah Khan; Muhammad Aslam; Awais Bokhari; Muhammad Mubashir; Asma A. Alothman; Mohamed Ouladsmane; Samar A. Aldossari; Wai Siong Chai; Kuan Shiong Khoo (Environmental Research, 2026)

Relationship of serum polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAHs) and lung function in adults: Evidence from a large community-based population in Guangzhou, China - Jing-Lin Zhang; Nuo Chen; Shui-Yue Lu; Michael S. Bloom; Shao Lin; Lu-Yin Wu; Li-Xia Liang; Yun-Ting Zhang; Jing-Wen Huang; Muhammad Amjad; Yong-Xiang Tang; Zhao-Huan Gui; et al. (Environmental Research, 2026)

Formaldehyde detoxification by the moss Racomitrium japonicum - Tiefeng Chai; Feng Lu; Xin Deng; Ningyuan Fei; Xia Hu; Hongxia Xia; Wanting Li; Ke Chen; Ying Dai; Muhammad Ibrar; Yanbao Lei (Environmental Research, 2026)

Characterizing global air pollution seasonality and trends through integrated satellite and meteorological analytics - Muhammad Naveed; Zulqarnain Satti; Muhammad Mateen Tahir; Qazi Muhammad Yasir; Hui Li; Faming Wang (Environmental Pollution, 2026)

Electroactive PVDF/Ti3C2Tx MXene functionalized nanofiber mats with high surface potential for high-efficiency indoor & outdoor submicron PM(0.3-2)μm filtration - Ashish Kakoria; Mirza Muhammad Zaid; Aamir Iqbal; Mahsa Moradi; Lina Zheng; Guang Xu (Environmental Pollution, 2026)

Cereal-legume intercropping stabilizes yield and economic advantages under variable rainfall in semiarid rainfed environment - Wei Wang; Bao-Zhong Wang; Wei Zhang; Meng-Ying Li; Jian-Ming Li; Sheng-Jun Ji; Muhammad Abrar; Muhammad Maqsood Ur Rehman; Wasim Khan; Hong-Yan Tao; Mohamed S. Sheteiwy; Wen-Ying Wang; et al. (European Journal of Agronomy, 2026)

Environment driven consumer psychological behavior based MPC energy model: a multi-dimensional digital twins framework using deep learning - Bilal Khan; Sahibzada Muhammad Ali; Zahid Ullah (Energy and Buildings, 2026)

AI-powered automated building façade segmentation and BIPV system potential prediction using CycleGAN and PVGIS - Mohammed Sadeq; Firdaus Muhammad-Sukki; Md Zia Ullah; Nazmi Sellami (Energy and Buildings, 2026)

Evaluation of Thermal Comfort and Adaptive Responses of Secondary School Students in Naturally Ventilated Classrooms in the Tropical Savannah Climate of Nigeria - Tajudeen Dele Mustapha; Ahmad Sanusi Hassan; Muhammad Hafeez Abdul Nasir (Energy and Buildings, 2026)

Spatial analysis of domestic energy deprivation in Minna, Nigeria - Chukwudi Bernhard Ohadugha; Lilian Chioma Obi-George; Aliyu Yaman Muhammad; Saheed Adeyemi Adegoke; Oluchi Chinenye Ifebi; Maryann Nkechi Maduka (Energy and Buildings, 2026)

Technology-society nexus in post-COP 27 era: How digital innovation, energy transition, and green finance drive net-zero pathways in OECD countries - Mubasher Zaman; Atta Ullah; Quande Qin; Muhammad Kashif (Energy Policy, 2026)

Can global energy transition be possible with intergenerational equity in climate efforts? - Muhammad Shahid Siddiqui (Environmental Impact Assessment Review, 2026)

Experimental assessment of stirring effects in freeze desalination of brackish and seawater - Muhammad I. Rashad; Taha A. Elaghoury; Youssef Mohab; Lama A. Elsdeek; A.M. Kader; Shehab Ahmed; Mohamed A. Farahat (Desalination, 2026)

Transient mixed convection in coaxial pipes with temperature-dependent variable density - Bakhtawar Bibi; Ali B.M. Ali; Muhammad Ashraf; Ghulam Rasool; Muhammad Usman Rashid; Abduvali Sottarov (Dynamics of Atmospheres and Oceans, 2026)

Dynamics of the boundary layer assumption for mixed convection nanofluid flow over a parabolic surface - T. Salahuddin; Ahitsham Akram; Muhammad Awais; Mair Khan; Eatedal Alabdulkreem; Farkhod Rakhmonov (Dynamics of Atmospheres and Oceans, 2026)

Investigation of heat and mass transfer in an electromagnetically driven ionized tri-hybrid nanofluids flow over a convectively heated cylinder - Muhammad Naveed Khan; Shafiq Ahmad; Aamir Abbas Khan; Mounirah Areshi; Ibrahim E. Elseesy (Dynamics of Atmospheres and Oceans, 2026)

Nonlinear analysis of thermo-magneto slip flow of Jeffery fluid in a wavy curved channel - Maham Mujahid; Mounirah Areshi; Zaheer Abbas; Muhammad Yousuf Rafiq; Ibrahim E. Elseesy (Dynamics of Atmospheres and Oceans, 2026)

RETRACTED: Deepcluster: A selective and stable strategy to predict the AuPt-based high entropy alloy nanoclusters via deep reinforcement learning - Muhammad Usman; Muhammad Umar Farooq; Fuyi Chen (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

Bio-inspired ZIF-derived Co/N-doped carbon for efficient one-step CO2 mineralization under ambient conditions - Hafiz Muhammad Waqar Abid; Meiirzhan Nurmyrza; Woojin Lee; Mannix P. Balanay (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

Electrospun nanofiber-integrated embroidered textiles for speed-independent RF-based motion sensing and triboelectric energy harvesting - Muhammad Zada; Satyaranjan Bairagi; Carlo Menon (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

Corrigendum to “’Useful’ template synthesis of N-doped acicular hollow porous carbon/carbon-nanotubes for enhanced capture and selectivity of CO2” [Chemical Engineering Journal 361 (2019) 278–285/ WOS:000457096400029] - Xin He; Jing Liu; Yuwei Jiang; Muhammad Yaseen; Haoyu Guan; Jianhua Sun; Xuemin Cui; Dankui Liao; Zhangfa Tong (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

Integrated ARTP mutagenesis with malonate selection rewires CO2 fixation and TCA-redox metabolism for selective MUFA-rich lipid production in Chlorella sorokiniana - Hongwei Li; Xin Sun; Xiaoxiao Sun; Ali Turab; Ali Ishtiaq Muhammad; Binchen Mao (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

Eco-engineered silver nanoparticles for multifunctional cotton fabric with integrated UV protection, antimicrobial efficacy and thermal regulation - Muhammad Amjad; Zehan Zeng; Haozhen Li; Ayesha Mohyuddin; Wajad Ulfat; Muhammad Asif Iqbal; Khurmatbek Jumaniyozov; Tonni Agustiono Kurniawan; Xingyi Ma (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

Driving superionic transport in high-entropy oxide/fluorite heterostructure electrolytes for boosting fuel cell performance - Yanbei Liu; Ruoming Wang; Xiao Lin; Taimoor Raza; Muhammad Qadeer; Wen-Feng Lin; Sining Yun (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

Unveiling the potential of praseodymium oxide as efficient oxygen electrode for low-temperature solid oxide cell applications - Bartłomiej Lemieszek; Lulu Alluhaibi; Alexey Maximenko; Łukasz Gaweł; Aleksandra Mielewczyk-Gryń; Michał Struzik; Marcin Małys; Muhammad Imran Asghar; Grzegorz Cempura; Piotr Jasiński; Sebastian Molin (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

Improving anaerobic digestion of sewage sludge to renewable natural gas by the Advanced Pretreatment & Anaerobic Digestion technology (APAD): Pilot testing - Birgitte K. Ahring; Fuad Ale Enriquez; Muhammad Usman Khan; Peter Valdez; Francesca Pierobon; Timothy E. Seiple; Richard Garrison (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

Sensitive label-free bacterial detection and rapid antibiotic susceptibility testing via gold nanolayer coating on bacterial surfaces in multi-well SERS plates - Muhammad Shalahuddin Al Ja'farawy; Ji Young Lee; Sung-Gyu Park; Ho Sang Jung; Min-Young Lee (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

Closed-loop processing of in-situ modified wood: Biopolymer-structure-property relationships - Tanveer Farid; Kashif Abbass; Lev A. Trusov; Boris P. Gorshunov; Evgeny A. Gorbachev; Saghir Hussain; Muhammad Naeem Ashiq; Yike Li; Muhammad Imran Asghar; Shukui Li; Hongyi Liu; Jing Yu; et al. (Carbohydrate Polymers, 2026)

Olive waste valorization: advances in nutrient optimization and microbial engineering for lipid production - Sana Akbar; Muhammad Zubair; Asma Hanif; Sobia Kunbhar; Aisha Zulfiqar; Shakila Rahman; Zubia Rahim; Kalim Ullah (Bioresource Technology, 2026)

Engineered phytic acid-lignin networks: one-pot strategy toward stable, multifunctional bio-based materials - Marzieh Bagheri; Muhammad Farooq; Paula Nousiainen; Uula Hyväkkö; Monika Österberg (Bioresource Technology, 2026)

Grease trap waste, a renewable resource for biosynthesis of long-chain dicarboxylic acids using Candida tropicalis ATCC 20962 - Boris Gilis; Muhammad Bilal; Kristien De Sitter; Inge Noëlle Adrienne Van Bogaert; Iris Cornet (Bioresource Technology, 2026)

Bio-based dispersion coating designed for enhanced functionality, recyclability and economic feasibility - Erandy Correa Guillen; Sahar Babaeipour; Paula Nousiainen; Susanna Forssell; Nina Forsman; Inge Schlapp-Hackl; Muhammad Awais; Monika Österberg; Luana Dessbesell (Bioresource Technology, 2026)

Synergistic yeast co-culture and pretreatment optimization for enhanced single cell protein production from agro-waste - Zukhruf Asim; Hafiz Muhammad Aamir Shahzad; Khaled A. Mahmoud; Fares Almomani; Kashif Rasool (Biomass and Bioenergy, 2026)

Optimisation of biomass-derived Propanol–Gasoline blends for sustainable bioenergy utilisation using response surface methodology - Muhammad Arslan Aslam; Ammar Hashmi; Muhammad Ashfaq; Muneeb-ur Rehman; Shah Nawaz Khan; Fakhar-ul Hasnain; Cheol Woo Park (Biomass and Bioenergy, 2026)

Integrating noninvasive genetics and SECR to estimate snow leopard population in Pakistan - Shakeel Ahmad; Katherine A. Solari; Ian Durbach; Hussain Ali; Shoaib Hameed; Jaffar Ud Din; Muhammad Asif; Dmitri A. Petrov; Muhammad Ali Nawaz (Biological Conservation, 2026)

Potential Application of NADPH-Dependent FMN Reductase-Harboring Delftia Acidovorans in Laboratory-Scale Textile Wastewater Treatment and Re-Use - Awais Maqsood; Syeda Khola Tazeen; Sabir Hussain; Faisal Mahmood; Sher Muhammad; Muhammad Shafiq Shahid; Faizah Amer Altihani; Mohamed Hashem; Danish Riaz; Irfan Manzoor; Muhammad Shahid (Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2026)

A Comprehensive Study on Radiation-Assisted Detoxification of Hazardous Industrial Effluents: A Statistical Approach - Saif Ullah; Mohamed A. Habib; Majid Muneer; Muhammad Imran Kanjal; Gulraiz Ahmad; Ahmed B. M. Ibrahim; Rana Muhammad Zulqarnain; Lotfi Mouni (Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2026)

Carboxylated Graphene Oxide (CGO) Adsorbent as an Effective and Green Approach for Targeting As (III) with Improved Adsorption Characteristics - Khizar Hussain Shah; Gul Afshan Khan; Zaher Hashisho; Sadaf Sarfraz; Muhammad Fahad; Muhammad Kazim (Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2026)

Biosynthesis and Biological Assessment of TiO₂ Nanoparticles from Pittosporum Tobira for Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Hemolytic Potential, and Polychlorinated Biphenyls Degradation - Muhammad Naveed; Muhammad Asim; Tariq Aziz; Saman Nasir; Maida Salah Ud Din; Nawal Al-Hoshani; Maher S. Alwethaynani; Maymounah A. Alrayyani; Fakhria A. Al-Joufi (Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2026)

Evaluating the Accuracy of Machine Learning Models with Short-Term Lag Inputs for Univariate Daily Streamflow time Series Forecasting - Saad Ashfaq; Safia Waseem; Muhammad Tufail; Aqil Tariq (Water Resources Management, 2026)

Techno-economic analysis and life cycle assessment of integrated carbon capture and methanation using Ni/MgO/Al2O3 dual functional material - Muhammad Saddam Hussain; Yaozu Wang; Bocheng Yu; Yongqing Xu; Haiyang Liu; Muhammad Junaid Aslam; Qinghai Li; Yanguo Zhang; Shaoguang Feng; Xuan Bie; Hui Zhou (Waste Disposal & Sustainable Energy, 2026)

Interactive effects of incubation and post-hatch lighting schedules on blood biochemistry and meat quality characteristics in Japanese quail - Hussnain Ali Akram; Jibran Hussain; Sohail Ahmad; Muhammad Hayat Jaspal (Tropical Animal Health and Production, 2026)

Detection and serotyping of bluetongue viruses in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan - Muhammad Ishaq; Syed M. Jamal; Syed Asad Ali Shah; Hanif Ur Rahman; Alessandra Leone; Liana Teodori; Maura Pisciella; Ottavio Portanti; Cesare Cammà; Valentina Curini; Maurilia Marcacci; Barbara Secondini; et al. (Tropical Animal Health and Production, 2026)

Large-animal farmers’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding antibiotic usage in dairy and beef fattening farms in Bangladesh’s milk pocket areas - Fardina Sultana Sumi; Kazi Rafiq; A. K. M. Anisur Rahman; Muhammad Tofazzal Hossain; Purba Islam; Md. Rakib Hasan; Shah Md. Iqbal; Anan Binte Zaman (Tropical Animal Health and Production, 2026)

Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli in dromedary camels: antimicrobial resistance in arid and semi-arid tropical regions - Muhammad Yasir Alhassan; Farida Abubakar; Abdulrahman Lawal (Tropical Animal Health and Production, 2026)

Impact of silage storage method and feeding level on nutrient digestibility, milk production, and profitability in smallholder dairy systems - Muhammad Ilyas; Humera Hamid; Naseer Pervaz Qureshi; Mir Zulqarnain Talpur (Tropical Animal Health and Production, 2026)

Improving growth traits in rabbits: a comparative study of Gabali, New Zealand White, and their hybrids using 18S rDNA sequencing - Hairul Islam Mohamed Ibrahim; Abdullah Sheikh; Roshmon Thomas Mathew; Muhammad Munir; Gamal Bekhet; El-Sayed Hemdan Eissa; Sameh A. Abdelnour; Mohamed D. Mahran (Tropical Animal Health and Production, 2026)

Drug induced TdP risks classification assay using electro-mechanical models of human ventricle based on CiPA framework - Aulia Khamas Heikhmakhtiar; Ali Ikhsanul Qauli; Yunendah Nur Fu’adah; Muhammad Adnan Pramudito; Iga Narendra Pramawijaya; Aroli Marcellinus; Kim Yoo Seok; Frederique Jos Vanheusden; Ki Moo Lim (Toxicological Research, 2026)

Mapping agricultural drought hotspots in Pakistan: a remote sensing-based climate–vegetation nexus - Wisal Khan; Mohamad Hidayat Bin Jamal; Mohammed Magdy Hamed; Mohd Khairul Idlan Muhammad; Shamsuddin Shahid (Theoretical and Applied Climatology, 2026)

Augmenting solar irradiance forecasting through novel hybrid models leveraging multistage feature extraction - Snoober Saleem; Muhammad Sibtain; Xianshan Li; Qurat-ul-Ain; Qiang Shi; Fei Li; Halit Apaydin (Theoretical and Applied Climatology, 2026)

Development of co-integrated standardized procedure for the joint monitoring, forecasting and probabilistic characterization of climate extremes under global climate models - Aamina Batool; Mahrukh Yousaf; Muhammad Shakeel; Amina Magdich; Reem Alreshidi; Zulfiqar Ali; Veysi Kartal (Theoretical and Applied Climatology, 2026)

Liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHC): from definitions to recent developments - Muhammad Usama Daud; Francesco Taddeo; Luciana Lisi; Ernesto Salzano; Martino Di Serio; Riccardo Tesser; Vincenzo Russo (Rendiconti Lincei. Scienze Fisiche e Naturali, 2026)

Antimicrobial Peptides as Next-Generation Disinfectants: Tackling Biocide and Antimicrobial Resistance in Hospital Hygiene – A Narrative Review - Muhammad Umer Asghar; Noor Ul Ain; Muhammad Tariq; Arsalan Haseeb Zaidi (Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins, 2026)

Postbiotics and Parabiotics: A Viable Health Promoting Alternative for Poultry Industry—A Comprehensive Review - Zhengtian Li; Sikandar Ali; Muhammad Asif Arain; Faiz-ul Hassan; Fazul Nabi; Muhammad Uzair Akhtar; Hemei Yuan (Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins, 2026)

Hematological, Histological, and NMR Analysis of Meat Quality and Growth Performance of Broilers Fed with Probiotics Bacillus licheniformis-Supplemented Poultry Feed - Basit Ali Khan; Sundas Sharif; Amna Mehdi; Iram Liaqat; Sikander Ali; Asad-ur-Rehman; Liangcai Peng; Sohail Afzal; Muhammad Nauman Aftab (Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins, 2026)

Microencapsulation of Probiotics in Polymeric Microgels: Enhanced Viability and Stability through Inorganic Nanoparticle Doping - Muhammad Umar Farooq; Ashok Kumar Bishoyi; Nameer khairullah Mohammed; Suhas Ballal; Abhayveer Singh; Supriya S.; Faiyaz Ahmed; Laraib Shoukat; Noor Akram; Fakhar Islam (Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins, 2026)

Advances in CRISPR/Cas systems for engineering abiotic stress tolerance in plants: mechanisms and future prospects - Muhammad Farooq; Asma Khan; Amjad Hassan; Mohammad Maroof Shah (Planta, 2026)

Evaluation of Genetic Diversity, Yield, and Its Associated Traits in Rice (Oryza Sativa L.) Genotypes - Zeeshan Ali; Muhammad Naeem; Iqra Rafiq; Abdul Rehman; Shabir Ahmad; Khairiah Mubarak Alwutayd; Fatmah Ahmed Safhi; Javed Iqbal; Rashid Iqbal (Plant Molecular Biology Reporter, 2026)

Exogenous γ-Aminobutyric acid alleviates chromium phytotoxicity by activating the antioxidant defense mechanism and oxidative stress tolerance in pepper seedlings - Liping Zhang; Xiaoyue Wang; Yanhui Yang; Xiangrui Li; Muhammad Ahsan Altaf; Zhiwei Wang (Plant and Soil, 2026)

Iodine availability in soil and accumulation by maize in limed and humic acid–amended soil fertilized with iodide and iodate - Asif Naeem; Muhammad Faizan Ilyas; Karl H. Mühling (Plant and Soil, 2026)

Biochemical signatures shaping tissue culture success in maize inbred lines - Rimsha Akhtar; Kauser A. Malik; Umer Zeeshan Ijaz; Asma Maqbool; Zohab Asif; Muhammad Irfan (Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture (PCTOC), 2026)

Chitosan-mediated elicitation enhanced production of secondary metabolites and antioxidant assays in callus culture of Ocimum bacilicum L. (Purple Basil) - Gouhar Zaman; Samah Saleh Al-Shybany; Muhammad Naeem Bajwa; Muhammad Salman Khan; Muhammad Nadeem; Muhammad Zia; Christophe Hano; Bilal Haider Abbasi (Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture (PCTOC), 2026)

Polyploidy and zinc nanoparticles enhanced cadmium tolerance by regulating antioxidants and transport proteins - Jingwen Liu; Fozia Ghouri; Lixia Sun; Zihang Lin; Minghui Zhong; Muhammad Farooq; Muhammad Qasim Shahid (Plant Cell Reports, 2026)

Integrative analysis of rhizosphere metabolomics and root anatomical adaptations in wheat under drought stress: comparative insights from DH-11 and PK-13 - Sohail Ahmed; Muhammad Kaleem Samma; Faisal Mehdi; Kamran Yaqoub; Manzer H. Siddiqui; Amna Jabbar Siddiqui; Syed Ghulam Musharraf; Saddia Galani; Zubia Rashid; Hania Ahmed (Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants, 2026)

Level-crossing processing and deep convolutional neural network for arrhythmia classification in telehealth services - Syed Fawad Hussain; Saeed Mian Qaisar; Muhammad Sherjeel (Physical and Engineering Sciences in Medicine, 2026)

New bovid fossils from the Dhok Pathan, Middle Siwalik subgroup of Pakistan - Kiran Aftab; Bilawal Ghafoor; Muhammad Akbar Khan; Muhammad Adeeb Babar; Mubashar Hussain; Shamaila Irum (PalZ, 2026)

Advancing Spatiotemporal Orthophoto Registration in UAV-based Crop Breeding Experiments Leveraging Field Geometric Features - Muhammad Salman Akhtar; Zuhair Zafar; Zahid Mahmood; Haris Khurshid; M. R. Naseem; Karsten Berns; Muhammad Moazam Fraz (PFG – Journal of Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Geoinformation Science, 2026)

Integrated ADME, metabolomics, and multi-target docking of Novel methoxy- and thiophene-substituted benzodioxane hydrazones - Aisha Rafique; Kanwal Rehman; Shagufta Kamal; Muhammad Sajid Hamid Akash (Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 2026)

Efficacy and safety of lorundrostat in uncontrolled hypertension: A GRADE-assessed systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials - Umama Alam; Shree Rath; Javeria Javed; Akif Shahid Khan; Abdul Moiz; Muhammad Ansab; Alishba Hameed; Zaryab Bacha; Zarar Ahmad Khan Afridi; Khushal Khan; Raheel Ahmed (Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 2026)

Combining anxiolytic activity of thymol and trans-ferulic acid: a potential GABAergic intervention - Md. Hanif Munshi; Noshin Tasnim Yana; Imam Hossen Rakib; Emon Mia; Nusrat Jahan Tohfa; Md. Sakib Al Hasan; Md Abu Sayeed; Mst. Sumaia Akter; Md. Arif Hossain; Muhammad Torequl Islam; Md. Shimul Bhuia; Mushtaq Ahmad Ansari (Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 2026)

Graph-based and molecular modeling approaches to identify TpiA as a noval therapeutic target in Neisseria meningitidis - Sana Abdul Ghaffar; Iqra Muneer; Irfan Manzoor; Roba M. S. Attar; Nada A. Alzunaidy; Basmah F. Alharbi; Ahmad Almatroudi; Faris Alrumaihi; Khaled S. Allemailem; Muhammad Tahir ul Qamar (Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 2026)

The gut–liver–virus axis in hepatitis B and C: microbiota, immunometabolism, and exosome-mediated therapeutic opportunities - Kainat Raziq; Syed Qaswar Ali Shah; Mirza Naveed Shahzad; Umm E. Ummara; Mishal Subhan; Muhammad Muzammil Nazir (Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 2026)

Quercetin as a promising HIS-C inhibitor and novel therapeutic against antibacterial drug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii: in vitro and in silico insights - Mohammed Salleh M. Ardawi; Samar A. Badreddine; Muhammad Yasir; Safaa A. Turkistani; Ahmed Afandi; Abdulaziz A. Kimawi; Samah O. Noor; Adhari Alselmi; Salma Mohammed Alsayed; Mada S. Alharthi; Vivek Dhar Dwivedi; Pradeep Sharma; et al. (Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 2026)

Regional drought assessment using multi-site probabilistically integrated precipitation by Bayesian network - Farman Ali; Jing-Cheng Han; Dong Su; Zulfiqar Ali; Yang Zhou; Yuefei Huang; Muhammad Ahmad; Shafeeq Ur Rahman (Natural Hazards, 2026)

A comparative analysis of tsunami flow through emergent and submerged coastal vegetation using numerical simulation - Syed Muhammad Ahmad Bukhari; Naveed Anjum; Saad Abbas; Adnan Shahid; Abdul Basit Bukhari; Ghufran Ahmed Pasha (Natural Hazards, 2026)

Nano-silicon-induced modulation of heavy metal metabolism in plants: pathways to climate-resilient phytoremediation - Muhammad Nazim; Abida Hussain; Aamir Nawaz; Shazia Anjum; Muqarrab Ali; Xiangyi Li (Nanotechnology for Environmental Engineering, 2026)

Synergistic nanobioremediation: exploring nanoparticle–plant–microbe interactions for sustainable soil decontamination - Abid Hussain; Muhammad Kabir (Nanotechnology for Environmental Engineering, 2026)

Advancing Climate Neutrality: Exploring Soil Carbon Dynamics, Organic Amendments, and Mineralization Interactions - Muhammad Shaaban; Awais Shakoor; Kaiyan Zhou; Lei Wu; Yupeng Wu; Aneela Younas (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

Soil Incorporation of Legume and Cereal Crop Residue Improves Biomass and Quality of Forage Crops - Moazma Waris; Abdalla I. A. Ahmed; Muhammad Kamran; Shenghua Chang; Lan Li; Fujiang Hou (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

Ca-Mg Nanocomposite: A Promising Solution to Alleviate the Combined Effect of Sulfadiazine and Cd Contamination in Maize (Zea mays L.) - Muhammad Younas; Shamaila Noureen; Muhammad Adrees; Shafaqat Ali (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

Calotropis Leaf Extract-Assisted Phytoextraction of Nickel Contaminated Soils - Muhammad Rizwan Shah; Gulzar Akhtar; Hafiz Nazar Faried; Muhammad Asif Shehzad; Amjad Farooq (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

Potassium Silicate-Induced Nitrogen Assimilation and Osmoregulation in Cotton Leaves Under Deficit Irrigation - Muhammad Nazim; Xiangyi Li; Khurram Shahzad; Zhang Dawei; Fanjiang Zeng (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

Trichoderma Enhance Soil Properties in Fusarium Infested Soil and Increase Mineral Nutrients of Chickpea Grains: Findings from Field Experiments - Safeer Akbar Chohan; Muhammad Akbar; Muhammad Asad Farooq; Nasim Ahmad Yasin; Umer Iqbal; Tayyaba Khalil (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

Impact of CuS Nanoparticles on Morpho-Biochemical Traits and Yield in Two Oilseed Crops; Eruca Sativa and Linum Usitatissimum - Jehangir Khan; Mah Rukh; Saad Hanif; Muhammad Zia (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

Biopolymer Coated Urea Modulates Growth, Physiological and Biochemical Attributes of Maize (Zea Mays L.) Under Drought by Improving Nitrogen and Carbon Acquisition - Nadeem Sarwar; Muhammad Akhtar; Yaosheng Wang (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

Bio-Elicitors Could Perform Better Over Synthetic Insecticides in Promoting Plant Growth, Nutrient Acquisition, and Aphid Resistance in Canola Through Phenolic Enhancement - Muhammad Wajid Javed; Muhammad Sagheer (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

Foliar Application of Melatonin and Ascorbic Acid Mitigates Salinity Stress by Improving the Morpho-Physiological, and Antioxidant Defense System in Canola (Brassica Napus L.) - Tahrim Ramzan; Muhammad Shahbaz; Farooq Ahmad; Ejaz Ahmad Waraich (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

Mitigating Chromium-Induced Toxicity in Wheat Using Quantum Dots: Physiological, Biochemical, and Seed Composition Responses in SKD-1 and Borlaug-16 Cultivars - Muhammad Anas; Amjid Khan; Umar Masood Quraishi (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

Co-application Impacts of Silicon and Potassium Fertilizers on Wheat (Triticum Aestivum L.) Growth and Nutritional Attributes in Cadmium-contaminated Soil Under Two Irrigation Regimes - Ghulam Murtaza; Najmaldin Ezaldin Hassan; Muhammad Rizwan; Qamar uz Zaman; Gang Deng; Zeeshan Ahmed; Javed Iqbal; Mohamed S. Elshikh; Humaira Rizwana; Shabir Ahmad; Lala Gurbanova; Rashid Iqbal (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

Climate-driven Modifications in Structural and Functional Traits of Couch Grass [Cynodon Dactylon (L.) Pers.] along Elevation Gradient - Sana Fatima; Farooq Ahmad; Zahida Parveen; Sana Basharat; Mansoor Hameed; Ansa Asghar; Muhammad Sajid Aqeel Ahmad; Majid Anwar; Syed Mohsan Raza Shah; Raza Shah; Muhammad Ashraf; Muhammad Kaleem; et al. (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

Single and Multi-Strain PGPR Enhance Salinity Tolerance in Canola (Brassica napus L.) Seedlings - Münüre Tanur Erkoyuncu; Muhammad Anas; Erdogan Esref Hakki (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)
Salinity is a major abiotic stress limiting canola ( Brassica napus L.) productivity, especially in arid regions. This study aimed to evaluate the efficiency of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) in enhancing early seedling tolerance to graded sodium chloride (NaCl) stress and to compare single- and multi-strain inoculations. A greenhouse experiment was conducted under NaCl concentrations ranging from 0 to 200 mM using three treatments: uninoculated control, single strain ( Bacillus subtilis , SB), and a triple-strain consortium ( Bacillus megaterium + Pseudomonas fluorescens + B. subtilis , TB). Growth, physiological, and biochemical traits were analysed, including relative water content (RWC), electrolyte leakage (EC), photosynthetic pigments, phenolic compounds, oxidative stress markers, and antioxidant enzyme activities such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), peroxidase (POD), and ascorbate peroxidase (APX). Salinity significantly reduced relative water content (RWC) from 60.10% to 48.63% and increased electrolyte leakage (EC) from 62.79% to 77.95%. TB inoculation mitigated these effects by maintaining higher RWC (53.57%) and lower EC (66.40%) than the control (71.93%). TB-treated plants showed higher chlorophyll (0.84 mg g⁻¹ FW), phenolics (10.34 mg GAE g⁻¹ DW ) , flavonoids (4.10 mg QE g⁻¹ DW ) , antioxidant capacity (85.98%), and proline (122.36 mg g⁻¹ FW ) compared to controls. Oxidative damage decreased, with hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) and malondialdehyde (MDA) reduced to 14.01 µmol g⁻¹ FW and 60.22 nmol g⁻¹ FW, respectively. Enzymatic responses differed: SB enhanced SOD and CAT under moderate salinity, while TB increased POD and APX activities under mild stress. PGPR inoculation, particularly multi-strain consortia, alleviates salt-induced oxidative stress and improves osmotic adjustment and antioxidant defense in canola seedlings, offering an eco-friendly strategy for sustainable production in saline soils. Graphical Abstract

Agronomic Performance and Grain Quality of Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Genotypes under Contrasting Arid Environments in Oman - Nasser Al-Habsi; Hawa Al-Maqbali; Maha Al-Khalili; Manal Al Shukaily; Saleh Al-Hinai; Azza Al-Salami; Mohammad Shafiur Rahman; Muhammad Farooq (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)
Wheat ( Triticum aestivum L.) is a major staple crop with growing importance in arid regions, including Oman, where identifying genotypes with stable agronomic performance and desirable processing properties is important for strengthening local food systems. Four bread wheat genotypes (SQU-4, SQU-32, SQU-39, and SQU-45) were evaluated across two agro-ecologically distinct arid locations, Muscat (MCT) and Jimah, to assess genotype performance under naturally varying environmental conditions. Significant genotype × environment (G×E) interactions were observed for key agronomic and quality traits, indicating strong environmental modulation of genotype expression. SQU-39 (MCT) showed the highest grain yield and harvest index, while SQU-32 (Jimah) produced the most productive tillers. SQU-4 showed consistently lower yield potential across sites. Variation in 1000-grain weight and grain number per spike further reflected environmental influence. Physicochemical and functional analyses revealed notable functional differentiation among genotypes. SQU-39 (Jimah) exhibited the highest water absorption (85.6%), whereas SQU-32 (MCT) displayed superior solubility (8.8 g/L) and crystallinity (93.9 ± 1.4%), traits associated with dough strength. SQU-39 (MCT) showed high hygroscopicity, indicating favorable moisture retention properties. Thermal analysis identified SQU-4 (MCT) as the most thermally stable genotype, with a glass transition temperature of 135 °C and multiple melting peaks (200 °C, 201 °C, 224 °C), suggesting suitability for high-temperature processing. FTIR analysis indicated strong O–H bonding in SQU-45 (Jimah), reflecting enhanced moisture interaction. SEM imaging revealed smooth starch granules in SQU-4 and rougher textures in SQU-45, consistent with differences in processing quality. The study demonstrates substantial G×E-driven variation in agronomic and functional traits among Omani wheat genotypes. Genotype SQU-39 combined strong yield and functional properties demonstrated superior agronomic and functional attributes under arid conditions, SQU-4 possessed desirable thermal stability, and SQU-32 showed as a promise for environments with lower input conditions. These findings support the targeted selection and adaptation of wheat genotypes to diverse arid production systems.

Synergistic Effect of Biochar and Bacillus Subtilis on the Development of Colletotrichum Graminicola in Maize - Nimra Nadeem; Adnan Akhter; Waheed Anwar; Tehmina Anjum; Muhammad Khurshid; Nasir Ali; Sana Javed; Hibba Arshad (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

Efficacy of Foliar-applied Chitosan Nanoparticles in Enhancing Drought Tolerance of Maize (Zea Mays L.) Through Morpho-Physiological and Biochemical Modulation - Ayesha Rukhsar; Rana Muhammad Waqas; Sarfraz Ahmed; Nian Lili; Momal Munir; Abdul Razzaq; Muhammad Arslan Asghar; Muhammad Iqbal (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

Coated Urea Improves Productivity and Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Wheat - Muhammad Talha Aslam; Imran Khan; Muhammad Umer Chattha; Ghulam Murtaza (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

Biochar and Montmorillonite in Combination Improved the Plant growth, physiology, Yield and Decreased Lead (Pb) Uptake in Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Under Pb Stress - Zaffar Malik; Suliman Mohammed Suliman Alghanem; Nasir Masood; Hina Rizvi; Muhammad Waseem; Ahmad Ali; Haifa Abdul Aziz Sakit Alhaithloul; Muhammad Rizwan (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

Fabrication, Characterization, and Effects of CuS Nanoparticles as Nano-Fertilizers on the Morphological, Biochemical Responses, and Bioaccumulation of Metal in Soybean (Glycine Max L.) and Sesame (Sesamum Indicum L.) - Jehangir Khan; Anila Sajjad; Khalid Khan; Ihsan Ullah; Syed Hamza Safeer; Muhammad Zia (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

Arginine-Dependent Defense Actions in Rice (Oryza Sativa L.) Against Microplastic Contaminated Root Zone - Modhi O. Alotaibi; Naila Hadayat; Mohamed O. Alshahrani; Muhammad Kashif Irshad; Anees Manzoor; Nahaa M. Alotaibi; Fahad Mohammed Alzuaibr; Suliman Mohammed Suliman Alghanem; Omar Mahmoud Alzoubi; Jeddi Kaouthar; Saher Nawaz (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

Assessing the Efficacy of Exogenous Application of Glycine Betaine in Canola (brassica napus l.) Under Nickel Stress - Aneeza Muzafar; Muhammad Shahbaz; Tahrim Ramzan; Arslan Haider; Maha Fatima (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

Impact of Long-Term Fertilization Practices on Weed Flora Diversity in Typic Hapludalf Soils - Pawan Kumar; Sachin Kumar; Surinder Singh Rana; Raj Paul Sharma; Narender Kumar Sankhyan; Muhammad Farooq (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

The Potential Efficiency of Plant growth-promoting Rhizobacteria and Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles in Enhancing Pakchoi Tolerance to Lead Stress - Shoaib Ahmad; Abdul Ghafoor; Azeem Ahmad; Sarah Owdah Alomrani; Ahmad F. Alhomodi; Hamid Ullah; Tahira Akram; Lin Jianyu; Muhammad Ali Alshehri; Shafaqat Ali (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

Nitrogen Addition Optimizes Root-Leaf Coordination of Carbon-Nitrogen Metabolism and Osmolytes to Improve Drought Tolerance in Alhagi Sparsifolia - Abd Ullah; Akash Tariq; Fanjiang Zeng; Muhammad Ahsan Asghar; Javaria Noor; Hafiz Hassan Javed; Abeer Kazmi; Jordi Sardans; Josep Peñuelas (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

Gypsum and Manure Impacts on Contrasting Textured Saline-Sodic Soils and Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Zia Ur Rahman Farooqi; Iftikhar Ahmad; Muhammad Sabir; Aftab Jamal; Ayesha Abdul Qadir; Bryan G. Hopkins; Muhammad Nadeem Ashraf (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

Alleviation of Lead Stress in Maize Plants Through the Application of Green-Synthesized Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles - Haseeba Maryam; Nasir Masood; Muhammad Waseem; Temoor Ahmed; Muhammad Zia-ur-Rehman; Muhammad Atif Irshad; Saher Javed; Muhammad Rizwan (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

Climate-driven insect pest outbreaks and food security risks: a review of adaptive strategies for resilient agriculture - Kamran Haider; Dilawar Abbas; Farman Ullah; Muhammad Ijaz; Muhammad Ikram; Kamil Kabir; Khalid Ali Khan; Jose Galian (Journal of Pest Science, 2026)

Miexianling: a novel dual-action pesticide for sustainable pine wilt disease management through integrated beetle and nematode control - Min Li; Guanyi Cheng; Ming Xu; Mengyao Wang; Yue Li; Jingeng Tang; Yinchu Chai; Kangquan Chen; Muhammad Faizan Latif; Ying Pei; Ting Yang; Yajing Song; et al. (Journal of Pest Science, 2026)

Decadal trends in particulate organic carbon in the Arabian Sea: biogeochemical drivers across coastal and offshore waters - Muhsan Ali Kalhoro; Veeranjaneyulu Chinta; Muhammad Tahir; Chunli Liu; Tony Song; Zhiyuan He; Lixin Zhu; Zhenlin Liang; Jun Song (Journal of Oceanology and Limnology, 2026)

Temperature-responsive regulation of combined drip and micro-sprinkler systems in greenhouses: an EWM-TOPSIS approach for enhancing tomato heat resilience and irrigation efficiency - Chuan Zhang; Run Xue; Haofang Yan; Imran Ali Lakhiar; Jiangtao Ren; Kinde Negessa Disasa; Muhammad Akhlaq; Shuaishuai Deng (Irrigation Science, 2026)

Sustainable Management Practices for Maximizing Productivity and Quality in Dual-Purpose Cereal Systems - Maaz Khan; Muhammad Arif; Fazal Munsif; Nazir Ahmad Khan; Muhammad Mehran Anjum; Mehran Ali (International Journal of Plant Production, 2026)

Brassinosteroids: Key Players to Improve Drought Tolerance and Crop Productivity - Muhammad Inzamam-UL-Haq; Imran Khan; Muhammad Umer Chattha; Muhammad Nawaz; Adnan Noor Shah; Sezai Ercişli; Uthman Balgith Algopishi; Fatima M. Abbas; Mohamed Hashem; Muhammad Mahmood Iqbal; Muhammad Umair Hassan (International Journal of Plant Production, 2026)

Intercropping of Cowpea and Buckwheat: A Sustainable Strategy for Higher Yield and Weed Suppression Under Water Deficit - Kiavash Arvin; Muhammad Bagher Hosseini; Farzaneh Zamani; Fariroo Abbasilakhani; Shamisa Teymoori; Péter Poczai; Mostafa Oveisi (International Journal of Plant Production, 2026)
Enhancing water productivity and weed control through intercropping is critical for sustainable production in semi-arid regions. A two-year field study (2022–2023) evaluated the combined effects of irrigation level, planting pattern, and weed-control duration on buckwheat ( Fagopyrum esculentum ) and cowpea ( Vigna unguiculata ). Treatments included three irrigation regimes (100%, 85%, and 70% of crop water requirement), five planting patterns (100B, 100 C, 75B–25 C, 50B–50 C, and 25B–75 C), and five weed-control durations (0–8 weeks after sowing). Significant triple interactions ( p < 0.05) were found for grain yield, biomass, irrigation water productivity (IWP), weed biomass, and land equivalent ratio (LER). Buckwheat and cowpea monocultures yielded up to 2397 and 1316 kg ha⁻¹ under full irrigation with eight weeks of weed control, while the 50B–50 C intercrop maintained higher yield stability and weed suppression under deficit irrigation. IWP peaked at 0.57 kg ha⁻¹ mm⁻¹ for buckwheat and 0.46 kg ha⁻¹ mm⁻¹ for the 50B–50 C intercrop. Weed biomass declined sharply within four weeks of control, and species such as Amaranthus retroflexus density was reduced by more than 50% in intercrops. The 50B–50 C pattern consistently achieved land equivalent ratio (LER) > 1.0 across irrigation levels. Artificial neural network modeling (R² = 0.87–0.92) accurately predicted vertical biomass distribution, emphasizing the strong influence of irrigation and weed control on canopy structure. Overall, balanced intercropping (50B–50 C) combined with moderate deficit irrigation (85%) and at least six weeks of weed control optimized yield, water productivity, and weed suppression in semi-arid conditions.

Is Critical Period for Weed Control Influenced by the Application of Pre-emergence Herbicide in Lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.)? - Muhammad Zia Ul Haq; Anas Ali; Gul Zaib Hassan; Rana Nadeem Abbas; Saira Shafiq; Mubashar Nadeem (International Journal of Plant Production, 2026)

Performance Assessment of Diverse Spelt Wheat (Triticum spelta L.) Genotypes Across Three Years Seasons in Central Europe - Jaffar Iqbal; Naeem Ahmad; Muhammad Roman; Lukáš Hlisnikovský; Jiří Hermuth; Michal Hejcman (International Journal of Plant Production, 2026)
Spelt wheat ( Triticum spelta L.), known as an ancient cereal, is gaining popularity again due to its exceptional dietary value, adaptability to climate change, and low resource inputs. However, limited information is available about the diverse spelt lines agronomic and nutritional performance under fluctuating environments in central Europe. To determine agronomic and grain nutritional characteristics of 46 spelt wheat genotypes from the Czech Republic, Germany, and Switzerland, a 3-year field study (2021–2023) was carried-out at the Crop Research Institute, Czech University of Life Sciences, Prague. Our results showed highest genotypic variability among measured traits. Agronomic traits such as plant height, spike length, 1000 grain weight and grain yield were highest in genotype 69Z6.205, followed by 69Z6.204. Nutritional quality traits such as crude protein and starch content were greatest in genotypes 69Z6.205 (20.7% and 63.3%). Moreover, Zeleny sedimentation values were noted higher in 69Z6.205 genotype, compared to genotypes under study. Regarding years comparison, 2023 significantly improved the agronomic and quality traits followed by 2021 and 2022. The correlation and principal component analysis demonstrated that the grain yield, harvest index and quality factors (starch and Zeleny sedimentation value) are strongly associated with each other, thus indicating integrated adaptability potential to promote productivity and quality. The principal findings of the mantel correlation test are that the interannual climatic variability was significant contributor, shows trade-offs in total biomass production and partitioning efficiency to grain components, thereby revealing insights into traits performance over temporal scale. Overall, certain genotypes (particularly, 69Z6.205, 69Z6.204, 69Z6.148 and 69Z6.153) produced high yield and had good nutritional value, these lines could be considered for future breeding projects because of the nutrient-enhanced and climate-resilient characteristics. These findings suggest that spelt wheat has agronomic and nutritional potential as a viable substitute for bread wheat in central European agroecosystems.

Sulfur-Coated Urea Improves Rice productivity, Nitrogen Use Efficiency, and Soil Nitrogen Dynamics Under Alternate Wetting and Drying System - Ayesha Mustafa; Imran Khan; Muhammad Umer Chattha; Muhammad Bilal Chattha; Muhammad Nawaz; Adnan Noor Shah; Muhammad Umair Hassan; Uthman Balgith Algopishi; Mohamed Hashem; Sezai Ercişli (International Journal of Plant Production, 2026)

Optimizing Phosphorus Use Efficiency and Fodder Yield of Pearl Millet: Two-Year Field Evaluation of Phosphorus-Solubilizing Bacteria with Inorganic Fertilizer Under Alkaline-Calcareous Soils - Abdul Majeed; Qasim Ali; Muhammad Haseeb Javaid; Muhammad Naveed; Mubshar Hussain (International Journal of Plant Production, 2026)

Chitosan Mitigates Heat Stress in BT Cotton by Activating Antioxidant Defense System and Improving Water Relations - Abdul Shakoor; Muhammad Farrukh Saleem; Muhammad Zia Ul Haq; Muhammad Shahbaz Farooq; Muhammad Shahid (International Journal of Plant Production, 2026)

Pension funds and sustainable investment: challenges and opportunities (Pension research Council Series), edited by P. Brett Hammond, Raimond Maurer, and Olivia S. Mitchell, new york: Oxford university Press, 2023, 418 pp., $90.00 (Hardcover), ISBN: 9780192889195 - Muhammad Noval; Atika Zahra Maulida; Faqih El Wafa (International Environmental Agreements: Politics, Law and Economics, 2026)

Technological trends in rainwater harvesting for micro-hydropower: a scientometric review - S. N. F. Abdullah; M. K. A. Kamarudin; N. A. Wahab; N. Yaakub; A. S. Mohd Saudi; M. N. A. Rahman; S. Sunardi; F. Muhammad-Sukki; I. N. Ismail (International Journal of Energy and Water Resources, 2026)

Hydraulic behavior of HAWT on a small scale with differences in the blade configuration by computational method - Dewi Puspita Sari; Imam Syofii; Kaprawi Sahim; Megawati Megawati; Muhammad Alhudari; Ahmad Fudholi; Amir Arifin; Gunawan Gunawan; Dendy Adanta; Kamaruzzaman Sopian (International Journal of Energy and Water Resources, 2026)

Retraction Note: Esculin-loaded nanoparticles ameliorate adjuvant-induced polyarthritis via subduing inflammatory and oxidative stress biomarkers in Wistar rats - Mehak Fatima; Ammara Saleem; Muhammad Furqan Akhtar; Kanwal Akhtar; Muhammad Imran Khan (Inflammopharmacology, 2026)

Retraction Note: Novel acetamide derivatives of 2-aminobenzimidazole prevent inflammatory arthritis in rats via suppression of pro-inflammatory mediators - Aymun Madni Zubair; Muhammad Nasir Hayat Malik; Waqas Younis; Muhammad Atif Hayat Malik; Shah Jahan; Ishtiaq Ahmed; Alamgeer Yuchi; Muhammad Naveed Mushtaq; Romeeza Tahir; Muhammad Bilal Sarwar; Muhammad Roman; Ayaz Ali Khan; et al. (Inflammopharmacology, 2026)

Bukiniczia cabulica (Boiss.) Lincz. ameliorate diabetes-induced neuropathy: analgesic, anti-diabetic and anti-neuropathic using enzyme inhibitory, molecular docking and in-vivo studies - Zeeshan Ahmad; Mushtaq Ahmad Mir; Muhammad Shahid; Nasreena Bashir; Alam Zeb; Mehreen Ghufran; Falak Naz; Muhammad Ayaz (Inflammopharmacology, 2026)

Computationally guided synthesis and biological profiling of chalcones as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities - Hafiz Aamir Ali Kharl; Muhammad Naeem; Shakira Ghazanfar; Arifa Mehreen; Hasnain Haider; Sumel Ashique; Sabina Yasmin; Fatimah M. Al-Salem; Md Yousuf Ansari (Inflammopharmacology, 2026)

Modelling adoption of camera-based safety monitoring systems in construction: an extended technology acceptance model approach using PLS-SEM - Nawal Manzoor; Hilal Khan; Muhammad Usman Hassan; Khursheed Ahmed; Muhammad Umer Zubair (Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, 2026)

Experimental investigation of the mechanical and thermal behaviors of shear connectors in concrete sandwich panels - Madyan A. Al-Shugaa; Khalid Mohamed; Abubakr E. S. Musa; Amin Al-Fakih; Ridha A. A. Alhasan; Mohammed A. Al-Osta; Muhammad K. Rahman; Mohammed Rizwan Ali (Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, 2026)

Efficient De Novo Assembly and Recovery of Microbial Genomes from Complex Metagenomes Using a Reduced Set of k-mers - Hajra Qayyum; Muhammad Faheem Raziq; Haseeb Manzoor; Syed Shujaat Ali Zaidi; Amjad Ali; Masood Ur Rehman Kayani (Interdisciplinary Sciences: Computational Life Sciences, 2026)

Virulence analysis and geographical distribution of Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici pathotypes in North Western plains zone of India (2019–2021) - Muhammad Rafi Bawari; Ajit Singh; Rajender Singh Beniwal; Keshav Saharan; Om Prakash Gangwar; Pramod Prasad; Subodh Kumar; Subhash Chander Bhardwaj (Indian Phytopathology, 2026)

Undrained Strength and Deformation Behavior of Saturated Sand Under Large Strain Torsional Shear Tests - Muhammad Umar; Takashi Kiyota; Gabriele Chiaro (Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, 2026)

Molecular evaluation of superior agronomic traits in local wheat germplasm using functional markers - Muhammad Qamar Ashfaq; Andleeb Anjum Qazalbash; Tayyaba Shaheen; Arzish Javaid; M. Qandeel Waheed; Anjuman Arif (Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution, 2026)

Leaf functional traits of citrus wild relatives (Aurantioideae, Rutaceae) in a tropical dry lowland: ecological strategies, phylogenetic signals, and breeding potentials - Muhammad Fahmi; Trimanto Trimanto; Intan Ayu Pratiwi; Lia Hapsari (Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution, 2026)

Growth-promoting effects and molecular mechanisms of fasting and refeeding in zebrafish (Danio rerio) - Yuki Otsu; Muhammad Fariz Zahir Ali; Chiemi Miura; Takeshi Miura (Fisheries Science, 2026)

Genomic characterization of Burkholderia glumae K6 and B. gladioli UPMBG7: causal agents of bacterial panicle blight in Malaysia - Adam Zafdri Md Zali; Siti Izera Ismail; Norsazilawati Saad; Muhammad Asyraf Md Hatta; Mohd Razi Ismail; Mohd Termizi Yusof; Mansor Hakiman; Syari Jamian; Sumaiyah Abdullah; Dzarifah Zulperi (European Journal of Plant Pathology, 2026)
Bacterial panicle blight (BPB), caused by Burkholderia glumae and B. gladioli , is a major threat to rice in Malaysia, with potential yield losses up to 75%. In June 2021, BPB symptoms were detected in Kedah rice fields. Isolates were identified through phenotypic traits, pathogenicity tests, and molecular analysis (16S rRNA and gyrB sequencing). Whole-genome sequencing of B. glumae K6 and B. gladioli UPMBG7 was performed using the Illumina NovaSeq 6000 platform. The assembled draft genome of B. glumae K6 contained 210 contigs, with a total genome size of 6.57 Mbp, 68.33% G + C content, and 5,641 coding sequences (CDS). It harbored toxoflavin biosynthesis genes ( toxABCDE , toxJ ) and a Type III secretion system (T3SS), contributing to its pathogenicity. B. gladioli UPMBG7 contained 124 contigs, with a total genome size of 8.22 Mbp, G + C content of 67.99, and 7,022 coding proteins. B. gladioli lacked the toxI gene for toxoflavin production but compensated with pyoverdine siderophore genes ( pvdA ), which facilitate iron acquisition. These findings highlight divergent infection mechanisms, with B. glumae relying on toxoflavin-mediated virulence and B. gladioli on resource competition. The genomic insights support the development of resistant rice cultivars, biological controls, and molecular diagnostics to improve BPB management in Malaysia.

Heavy Metals Bioaccumulation in Riparian Vegetation: A Multi-Species Biomonitoring Framework Using Total X-Ray Reflection Fluorescence Spectroscopy - Shakeel Ahmed Talpur; Simonetta Cristina Di Simone; Aziz Ahmed; Hafeez Ahmed Talpur; Muhammad Yousuf Jat Baloch; Francesco Stoppa; Luigi Menghini; Beatrice Maria Sole Giambastiani; Gianluigi Rosatelli (Environmental Processes, 2026)
Heavy metal contamination in Mediterranean riparian ecosystems presents serious risks to biodiversity and human health, requiring innovative biomonitoring methods for polluted watersheds. This study developed a comprehensive biomonitoring framework for an industrially impacted Mediterranean river basin, with approximately 100,000 tons of contaminated waste in landfills from decades of metallurgical processing. We investigated heavy metal bioaccumulation patterns in five taxonomically diverse native riparian species ( Equisetum arvense , Laurus nobilis , Rubus ulmifolius , Sambucus nigra , and Salix alba ) across contaminated and reference sites using Total Reflection X-ray Fluorescence (TXRF) spectroscopy. TXRF was validated against Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Optical Spectroscopy (ICP-AOS) using standard reference materials, demonstrating superior sensitivity for trace element detection in plant matrices. Heavy metal concentrations varied significantly among species and sites in riparian vegetation, with Fe (23.14 ± 5.21 mg/kg), Mn (2.74 ± 0.89 mg/kg), and Cr (3.33 ± 1.12 mg/kg) showing the highest accumulation. Laurus nobilis appeared as a multi-metal hyperaccumulator with the highest Pollution Load Index (PLI = 2.67) and exceptional accumulation of Cr (14.74 mg/kg) and Fe (63.64 mg/kg). Statistical analysis (Kruskal-Wallis test, p < 0.05) confirmed that Mn and Cr represented primary anthropogenic pollutants, with contaminated sites showing 2.20-fold and 1.92-fold increases, respectively. Principal Component Analysis revealed distinct co-accumulation networks, with Fe-Cr-Ni-Cu forming synchronized uptake mechanisms, while Mn operated independently. Biogeochemical ratio analyses (Fe/Zn, Cu/Mn) provided sensitive contamination indicators, detecting physiological stress beyond simple concentration measurements. Results support species-specific phytoremediation strategies aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals, with Laurus suitable for multi-metal extraction and Equisetum for Mn-specific remediation, advancing sustainable environmental management in industrially impacted Mediterranean watersheds.

Wetland Transformation and Waterfowl Decline: Linking Habitat Change to Northern Pintail Losses in Punjab - Nayyar Batool; Aima Iram Batool; Muhammad Fayyaz Ur Rehman; Misbah Sarwar; Javaria Ikram; Naima Huma Naveed; Iram Inayat; Shaheen Riaz; Hakim Bibi (Environmental Management, 2026)

Robust fitting of generalized extreme value distribution for extreme wind speeds: a case study using d4PDF data in Japan - Muhammad Aslam Mohd Safari; Tosiyuki Nakaegawa; Nurulkamal Masseran (Environmental and Ecological Statistics, 2026)

Data augmentation and normalization strategies for improving satellite image segmentation - Ayesha Saadia; Muhammad Ishfaq; Muhammad Umair; Iqbal Murtza; Munahil Yaqoob (Earth Science Informatics, 2026)

Eco-Friendly Synthesis of Magnesium Oxide Nanoparticles Using Citrullus colocynthis and their Synergistic Antimicrobial Activity against Drug-Resistant Pathogens - Maqsood Qaisar; Abdul Rehman; Iffat Naz; Hassan Naveed; Baharullah Khattak; Muhammad Qasim (Current Microbiology, 2026)

A scoping review of climate vulnerability indicators: implications for neighborhood-level vulnerability - Muhammad Faisal Shehzad; Joonsoo Sean Lyeo; Nabil Bleibel; Sarah R. Haines; Nicholas D. Spence; Helen Stopps (Climatic Change, 2026)

Integrating phenotypic, antioxidant, and molecular analyses to identify drought-tolerant wheat genotypes for climate resilience and genetic improvement - Hafiz Ghulam Muhu Din Ahmed; Tao Yang; Mueen Alam Khan; Muhammad Irfan Akram; Rashid Iqbal; Sajid Hussain; Muhammad Danial Shafiq; Mohamed El-Zaidy; Islem Abid (Cereal Research Communications, 2026)

Isolation and molecular characterization of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria for biocontrol of Fusarium head blight in wheat - Syed Jehangir Shah; Somaira Bibi; Safira Attacha; Syed Tanveer Shah; Noreen Asim; Waqas Ahmad; Muhammad Sayyar Khan; Ishrat Naz; Muhammad Ibrahim; Aftab Jamal (Cereal Research Communications, 2026)

Glutathione role in improving leaf physiology, yield and quality of rice (Oryza sativa L.) under high temperature stress at flowering stage - Rania Baloch; Muhammad Farrukh Saleem; Muhammad Sarwar; Muhammad Awais Arshad; Muhammad Shahid; Amina Rashid (Cereal Research Communications, 2026)

Improving growth and physicobiochemical attributes of rice via PGR-based seed priming: a comparative study of establishment methods - Yousaf Saeed; Muhammad Aurangzaib; Hossam S. El-Beltagi; Khairiah Mubarak Alwutayd; Ghulam Murtaza; Lala Gurbanova; Rashid Iqbal (Cereal Research Communications, 2026)