The dynamic interaction between the semi-circular canyon and a nearby building with a rigid foundation surrounded by flexible bearing layers under incident SH waves - Nasir Abbas; Jebran Saleem; Zeeshan Haider; Darakshan Zahra; Muhammad Lawal Usman (Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, 2026)

Sustainable development of novel lime marble dust composite compressed earth blocks: mechanical and durability performance evaluation - Salman Farooq; Zia Ul Islam; Muhammad Isa Khan; Hamza Sajjad (Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, 2026)

Advanced properties and microstructural assessment of BAFA-based-concrete for railway sleeper production - Muhammad Daffa Fachrur Reza; Renga Rao Krishnamoorthy; Ali Nadjai (Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, 2026)

Olanzapine for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective randomised controlled trials - Syeda Masooma Jafri; Muhammad Shahzou Shah; Javeria Nawaz; Zainab Ali Siddiqui; Minhal Faisal; Abia Khalid Mir; Rana Taha Jamal (European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 2026)

Genomic characterization of an isolate of tomato leaf curl New Delhi virus associated with tomato crops - Abdul Majid; Muhammad Taimoor Shakeel; Muhammad Naveed Aslam; Ambreen Maqsood; Muhammad Raheel; Waqas Ashraf; Tahir Farooq; Atta ur Rehman Khan; Mahmoud Ahmed Amer; Mohammed Ali Al-Saleh (European Journal of Plant Pathology, 2026)

Infectious clone–based dissection of delayed pathogenicity and evolutionary dynamics of Papaya leaf curl Guangdong virus (PaLCuGdV) - Renshu Huang; Muhammad Arif; Amna Saeed; Cheng Song; Omer Beyhan; Muhammed Said Yolcu; Islem Abid (European Journal of Plant Pathology, 2026)
Papaya leaf curl Guangdong virus (PaLCuGdV) is an economically significant begomovirus, although its pathogenicity and evolutionary dynamics are poorly understood. This study involved the construction of a full infectious clone of PaLCuGdV, which was agroinoculated into Nicotiana benthamiana ( N. benthamiana ) to assess the infectivity and symptomatology. The infectious clone elicited typical begomoviral symptoms just at 28 days post-inoculation, signifying delayed pathogenicity. Infection efficiency varied with strain, with successful transmission achieved using Agrobacterium GV301, but not with EHA105 alone. Southern blot analysis confirmed active viral DNA replication solely in diseased plants. Comparative sequencing and recombination analysis identified numerous recombination events among worldwide PaLCuGdV isolates, with the newly defined strain serving as a primary recombinant progenitor. These findings indicate that PaLCuGdV displays delayed symptom expression, strain-specific infectivity, and evolutionary diversity driven by recombination, underscoring the value of infectious clone systems for functional and evolutionary studies of begomoviruses.

Mangrove Ecosystem Carbon Stocks: Insights from Setiu Lagoon, Malaysia - Mohammad Ahsanul Islam; Abu Hena Mustafa Kamal; Mohd Hanafi Idris; Md Masum Billah; AFM Arifur Rahman; Muhammad Shariefuddin Bin Mohd Sukeri; Md Khurshid Alam Bhuiyan (Estuaries and Coasts, 2026)

Contamination of mercury in paddy soils from gold mining in Tasikmalaya regency, West Java, Indonesia: spatial distribution, ecological and human health risk assessment - Willy Cahya Nugraha; Fadhlan Khusyairi Tarigan; Muhammad Haikal Razi; Dadan Sumiarsa; Yunus Winoto (Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 2026)

Lithology-driven machine and deep learning modelling for porosity prediction in shale reservoir systems using well logging data - Shaukat Khan; Zhishui Liu; Zhiqiang Lu; Wakeel Hussain; Muhammad Sajid; Manaf Muhammad; Abdul Wahid; Muhammad Ubaid Umar (Earth Science Informatics, 2026)

Oromucosal films for peptide delivery: formulation strategies using permeation enhancers and polymers - Sandeep Karki; Sahil Malhotra; Muhammad Ijaz; Eoin D. O’Cearbhaill; Line Hagner Nielsen; David J. Brayden (Drug Delivery and Translational Research, 2026)

Whole Genome Analysis of Propiconazole-Degrading Serratia marcescens BM-Q: A Rhizobacterium - Maha Binte Masood; Muhammad Nadeem Hassan (Current Microbiology, 2026)

Improving subseasonal Indian summer monsoon rainfall forecasts with U-Net calibration - Emile D. Esmaili; Andrew W. Robertson; Muhammad Azhar Ehsan; Bohar Singh; Aaron Kaplan; Avijit Dey; Susmitha Joseph (Climate Dynamics, 2026)

Climate-induced disaster events and migration decisions of flood-prone communities of Punjab, Pakistan; an application of choice experiments approach - Dilshad Ahmad; Anjum Razzaq; Abur Rauf; Muhammad Afzal (Climatic Change, 2026)

Mechanisms of Cardiovascular Toxicity Induced by Silver Nanoparticles: A Systematic Review of Preclinical Evidence - Muhammad Reva Aditya; Michael Owen Hogipranata; Vito Adriansyah; Athaya Rahmanardi Muhammad; Kameela Dilis Baheera; Artha Maressa Theodora Simanjuntak; Anna Fuji Rahimah; Putri Annisa Kamila; Hikmawan Wahyu Sulistomo (Cardiovascular Toxicology, 2026)

Spatiotemporal analysis of mangrove cover change and future projections in West Sumatra and Northern Java - Aulia Rahim; Tri Retnaningsih Soeprobowati; Muhammad Helmi; Łukasz Kruszewski (Landscape and Ecological Engineering, 2026)

Regional cryosphere strategy for the Hindu Kush Himalaya - Sher Muhammad; Mohd. Farooq Azam; Miriam Jackson; Qianggong Zhang (Journal of Mountain Science, 2026)
The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) hosts the largest concentration of glaciers, seasonal snow, and permafrost outside the polar regions. Ongoing climate change has accelerated glacier mass loss, reduced snow cover, degraded permafrost, and altered runoff seasonality. These changes have amplified multihazard risks such as glacial lake outburst floods, avalanches, and landslides, with cascading impacts on water, energy, food, ecosystems, and livelihoods. Yet, field monitoring remains sparse, fragmented, and uneven across the region with limited long-term records and minimal data sharing. This perspective presents a Regional Cryosphere Strategy (RCS) for the HKH that responds to these deficits by: (i) consolidating and institutionalising standardised monitoring of glaciers, snow, and permafrost; (ii) building sustained capacity through specialised regional capacity-building activities, fellowships, and shared instrumentation with priority given to a Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) framework; (iii) establishing a Regional HKH CryoHub to ensure Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable (FAIR) and policy-relevant data and knowledge services; and (iv) prioritising operational decision-support services such as the HKH seasonal Snow Watch for water and energy planning, hazard monitoring and early warning systems, and basin-scale assessments that link cryosphere trends to risks for people and infrastructure. This strategy is designed to align HKH observations and services with global initiatives, ensuring that regional data streams inform global assessments while countries can access technical and financial support mechanisms. We argue that a basin-representative, quality-assured, and interoperable cryosphere observation and services system can strengthen regional resilience, reduce risks, and amplify the HKH voice in global climate dialogues.

Glacial lake expansion and outburst flood threat along the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor: Hunza Basin, Pakistan (1990–2021) - Saddique Akbar; Junbo Wang; Atta Ullah; Sher Muhammad (Journal of Mountain Science, 2026)

Chinese milk vetch as green manure enables simultaneous NPK fertilizer reduction while enhancing rice yield and soil fertility in subtropical systems - Tahir Shah; Muhammad Sufhan Tahir; Adnan Anwar Khan; Muhammad Fraz Ali; Sadam Khan; Muhammad Riaz; Yajun Gao; Qiang Zhu (Applied Soil Ecology, 2026)

Combined effects of temperature, urea fertilization and a nitrification inhibitor on soil health indicators, CO2 emissions and NH3 volatilization in salt-affected soils - Muhammad Shaaban; Kaiyan Zhou; Lei Wu; Aneela Younas; Sun Zheng; Shan Lin; Yupeng Wu (Applied Soil Ecology, 2026)

Synergistic effects of spent mushroom substrate and biochar on enhanced humification and heavy metal passivation during rapeseed straw composting - Jinfeng He; Jingyi Fu; Shanshuai Chen; Xiaoyong Liao; Huaqin Xu; Muhammad Usman Khan; Weiwei Huang (Applied Soil Ecology, 2026)

Impact of soil microbial processes on the fate of crude oil contamination: Insights from aerobic and anaerobic microcosms - Rakiya Muhammad; Christopher Boothman; Hokyung Song; Jonathan R. Lloyd; Bart E. van Dongen (Applied Geochemistry, 2026)

Is trainability a proxy for attachment? Revisiting construct validity in canine–human bond research - Muhammad Fadhlirrahman Latief; Baharuddin Baharuddin; Amelia Ramadhani Anshar (Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 2026)

AI-driven analysis of cattle behaviour in lairage: Impact of flooring substrate and implications for welfare and management - Dana L.M. Campbell; Qiyu Liao; Caroline Lee; Shenghong Li; Muhammad Rizwan Khokher; Xin Yuan; Stuart Anderson; Jingyu Zhang; Xinlong Guan; Troy Kalinowski; Neil Bagnall; Dadong Wang (Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 2026)

Single-injection vulvar mesotherapy of long-acting recombinant FSH for ovarian stimulation and ovum pick-up in cattle: The novel “1,2---3GO” protocol - Muhammad Shahzad; Hubdar Ali Kolachi; Jesse Oluwaseun Ayantoye; Xiaomeng Zhang; Gui-li Xu; Pengcheng Wan; Xueming Zhao (Animal Reproduction Science, 2026)

Biodiversity under threat: the role of native and alien indicator species in assessing forest disturbance and conservation needs - Muhammad Waheed; Fahim Arshad; Abeer Al-Andal; Asma Jabeen; Alessandra De Marco (Biological Invasions, 2026)

Functional and structural characterization of the SARS-CoV-2 spike N481K mutation - Maria K. Smatti; Hebah Al-Khatib; Muhammad Suleman; Muna Nizar; Hala Abo Khalid; Ruaa Ismail; Gheyath K. Nasrallah; Hadi M. Yassine (Archives of Virology, 2026)
Background: Selective pressure drives SARS-CoV-2 evolution, with spike RBD substitutions shaping ACE2 binding and antibody escape. N481K RBD mutation emerged early in Qatar (2020) and later re-emerged globally, reaching near-fixation by 2024–2025, yet its functional significance remained unexplored. Methods: We analyzed the temporal and geographic circulation of N481K across > 17 million SARS-CoV-2 genomes (2020–2025). Structural effects were assessed using modeling, docking, and molecular dynamics. Functional impact was evaluated using VSV pseudovirus neutralization tests with sera from infected individuals (n = 48) and vaccinated cohorts: mRNA (n = 16), Sinopharm (n = 45), and AstraZeneca (n = 28). Results: N481K was detected in 4.14% (703,777/17,016,111) of global genomes and reached near-fixation (> 90%) in dominant Omicron lineages by 2024, with prevalence rising from 71.5% in early 2024 to 94.4% by week 36 of 2025. Structural analyses showed a 0.706 Å RMSD deviation and higher ACE2 docking affinity (–313 vs. − 308 kcal/mol) compared to the wild-type (WT) RBD. Molecular dynamics confirmed increased stability and lower binding free energy for N481K versus WT (–77.07 ± 0.90 vs. − 43.09 ± 0.98 kcal/mol). Among samples with detectable WT neutralization (n = 89), mean neutralization declined from 69.76% (WT) to 42.47% (N481K) (p

Botulinum toxin from foodborne hazard to aesthetic and biomedical tool: mechanisms, applications, detection strategies, and future perspectives - Muhammad Adnan; Muhammad Waqar; Rais Ahmed; Haroon Afzal; Muhammad Abdullah Mueen; Urooj Qayyum; Farhang Hameed Awlqadr; Muhammad Talha Yaqoob; Sabrin R. M. Ibrahim; Gamal A. Mohamed; Iqra Rafiq; Hagar M. Mohamed (Archives of Microbiology, 2026)

The evolution of stone flaking technology at Leang Panninge (South Sulawesi, Indonesia) from the Late Pleistocene to the ‘Toalean’ technocomplex - Suryatman; Akin Duli; David McGahan; Andi Muh. Saiful; Basran Burhan; Ratno Sardi; Zubair Mas’ud; Fardi Ali Syahdar; Muh. Alif; Muhammad Nur; Aisyah Arung Qalam; Iwan Sumantri; et al. (Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences, 2026)

A new ecological index for assessing benthic invertebrate assemblages in tropical coral reef ecosystems - Hadiyanto Hadiyanto; Indra Bayu Vimono; Hendrik Alexander William Cappenberg; Ludi Parwadani Aji; Teddy Triandiza; Ana Setyastuti; Ismiliana Wirawati; Ernawati Widyastuti; Rianta Pratiwi; Putri Saphira Ibrahim; Tyani Fitrian; Allsay Kitsash Addifisyukha Cintra; et al. (Aquatic Sciences, 2026)

Correction: Molecular characterization and green synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles from Ureibacillus chungkukjangi for methylene blue degradation - Muhammad Naveed; Muhammad Asim; Tariq Aziz; Shumaila Ibrahim; Maida Salah Ud Din; Maryam M. Alomran; Ashwag Shami; Fakhria A. Al-Joufi; Ahmad A. Alghamdi; Abdullah A. Alqasem; Ahmed M. Basri; Majid Alhomrani (Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, 2026)

Biochemical and computational characterization of a recombinant catalase from Kocuria rhizophila for degradation of hydrogen peroxide in textile wastewater - Asma Zafar; Hira Mubeen; Sadaf Hameed; Mahjabeen Khan; Hafsa Sohail; Maheen Zaka; Muhammad Nauman Aftab; Anuga Liyanage (Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, 2026)

Spatio-temporal analysis of land surface temperature, urban heat island intensity, and urban thermal field variance index in Faisalabad, Pakistan - Muhammad Naveed; Bilal Hussain; Awais Ali; Ayesha Mariam; Abdul Ghafoor; Fozia Allah Ditta; Basharat Ali (Air Quality, Atmosphere & Health, 2026)

Evolution and Biogeography of the Genus Heteropoda (Heteropodinae: Sparassidae) Across Southeast Asia - Shakal Khan Korai; Amir Khan Korai; Shengnan Li; Kamil Kabir; Kamran Haider; Muhammad Raheel Tariq; Arif Ali; Xiaoshan Wang (Zoologica Scripta, 2026)
Heteropoda huntsman spiders are large, fast‐moving predators widely distributed across tropical and subtropical regions, where they function as important nocturnal hunters. Despite their ecological prominence, the evolutionary and biogeographic history of the genus remains poorly resolved. Here, we analysed a six‐locus dataset (two mitochondrial and four nuclear genes) to estimate divergence times and reconstruct ancestral ranges within Heteropoda using Bayesian phylogenetic and statistical biogeographic approaches, and we assessed broad climatic suitability using genus‐level ecological niche modelling. Time‐calibrated analyses support the monophyly of Heteropoda and indicate that crown diversification began during the early Oligocene (~30 Ma; 95% HPD: 18–41 Ma). A primary split between Australasian and Asian lineages is inferred near the Oligocene–Miocene transition (~23 Ma; 95% HPD: 14–33 Ma), followed by radiation within Southeast and East Asia. Ancestral‐area reconstructions consistently recover Australasia as a key ancestral component and suggest repeated dispersal and isolation across the Sunda–Wallacea interface under conditions of long‐term tectonic instability. Ecological niche modelling identifies temperature, precipitation, and elevation as major correlates of climatic suitability, consistent with the predominance of Heteropoda in warm and humid environments. Together, these results provide an integrated temporal, spatial, and ecological framework for understanding diversification and present‐day distribution of Heteropoda across Southeast Asia and adjacent regions.

Nutrient‐Driven Expansion of Reef Fish Habitat Suitability in Indonesian Waters: A 24‐Year Analysis Reveals Iron and Phosphate as Dominant Drivers - Muhammad Arif Nasution; Rika Astuti; Rudi Hermi; Fazril Saputra (Marine Ecology, 2026)
Understanding the environmental factors associated with reef‐associated fish habitat suitability is important for conservation planning in tropical archipelagic systems, where temperature, nutrient dynamics, productivity, and water quality interact across space and time. This study examined temporal changes in predicted habitat suitability for reef‐associated fish across Indonesian waters from 2000 to 2023. Occurrence records were spatially thinned and modeled using MaxEnt with target‐group background selection to reduce sampling bias. Model calibration was performed by comparing regularization multiplier values, and RM = 2 was selected for the final models. Four six‐year periods were analyzed using satellite‐derived oceanographic predictors representing thermal conditions, nutrients, productivity, salinity, dissolved oxygen, and suspended particulate matter. Model performance was consistently good, with mean test AUC values ranging from 0.841 to 0.900. Nutrient‐related and water‐quality variables were the most influential predictors of relative habitat suitability. Suspended particulate matter was the strongest contributor in T1, whereas dissolved iron dominated during T2–T4, followed by phosphate. Temperature variables contributed less than nutrient‐related predictors, suggesting that reef‐associated fish suitability in Indonesian waters is strongly associated with regional biogeochemical and water‐quality gradients. Predicted suitable area showed a non‐linear temporal pattern, declining from T1 to T2 before increasing in T3 and T4. However, these patterns should be interpreted as changes in relative environmental suitability, not direct evidence of population recovery or ecosystem resilience. These findings highlight the importance of integrating water‐quality management, watershed control, reef monitoring, and field validation when using broad‐scale habitat suitability models to inform reef fish conservation in Indonesian waters.

Impact of Irrigation Scheduling on Corn Yield and Water Balance in Sandy Soils of Central Minnesota Using the EPIC Model. - Muhammad Tahir; Vasudha Sharma; Gurparteet Singh; David J. Mulla (Irrigation and Drainage, 2026)
Efficient irrigation scheduling is critical in sandy soils to achieve optimum yield and maximum net benefit with minimum environmental concerns. The Environmental Policy Integrated Climate (EPIC) model was used to study the impacts of autoirrigation of corn on crop yield and soil water balance during 2019–2021 at −300 and −450 kPa for loamy sand (Becker) and sandy loam (Westport) sites in Central Minnesota, respectively. Moreover, four irrigation scheduling methods were compared, i.e., checkbook (CB), EPIC‐autoirrigation (EPIC), irrigation management assistant (IMA) and soil‐moisture‐based (SM). The simulation results indicate that irrigation water requirements under CB, EPIC, IMA and SM averaged 155.6, 141.2, 76.1 and 151.6 mm, respectively, on top of 627.5‐mm annual precipitation. EPIC simulations indicate that the CB, EPIC, IMA and SM methods, averaged two sites, produced corn yields of 12.3, 12.6, 11.1 and 12.2 t ha −1 , with deep percolation losses of 198.5, 171.9, 163.3 and 189.2 mm, respectively. EPIC appeared to be an effective alternative to the labour‐intensive SM method for irrigation management to obtain maximum corn yield and economic benefits, while the CB and IMA methods had higher deep percolation and soil water stress, respectively.

Wheat Farming Dynamics in Pothohar: From Rainfed Practices to Irrigation Systems - Shahid Hameed Khan Khalil; Muhammad Shahzad Khattak; Ghani Akbar; Muhammad Ajmal (Irrigation and Drainage, 2026)
This study evaluated the dynamics of wheat yield and water productivity under various irrigation methods and farming practices in the rainfed‐to‐irrigated transitioning areas of the Pothohar region, Pakistan. Long‐term yield data (1981–2023) from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics and farmers' field surveys were used to benchmark existing practices. The comparative performance of conventional flood irrigation (CF) and high‐efficiency irrigation systems (HEISs) was assessed through crop water productivity and simulated root‐zone water balance using the FAO AquaCrop model. The results revealed an average wheat yield of 1.34 ± 0.34 t ha −1 , showing 78% and 69% lower yields than the Punjab provincial and national averages. Irrigated areas (2.55 ± 0.29 t ha −1 ) yielded 96% more than rainfed areas (1.30 ± 0.33 t ha −1 ), underscoring the critical role of irrigation in enhancing productivity. HEIS reduced evaporation (14%) and drainage losses (17%), resulting in 18% higher water productivity (1.66 kg m −3 ) compared with CF (1.41 kg m −3 ). Root‐zone water balance analysis confirmed that HEIS improved soil moisture conservation and transpiration efficiency, making it a sustainable irrigation option for Pothohar's semi‐arid wheat systems. The study highlights inefficiencies in prevailing practices and the potential of HEIS to bridge yield gaps and improve water productivity in the region's transitioning agroecosystems.

Increased Atmospheric CO 2 Adversely Affects Large Pollinators, but Benefits Small Pollinators - Shahmshad Ahmed Khan; Muhammad Tanveer; Kit Prendergast; Taimoor Hussain; Arslan Shehryar; Asif Mehmood (Global Ecology and Biogeography, 2026)
Aim This study examines the impact of atmospheric CO 2 concentration on pollinator communities, focusing on body size‐related responses. It aims to understand how natural CO 2 variability influences pollinator abundance and diversity, and to assess potential ecological consequences for pollination services and ecosystem stability. Location The study was conducted across the Pothwar Plateau in Punjab, Pakistan, covering five districts: Murree, Rawalpindi/Islamabad, Jhelum, Chakwal and Attock. Time Period Field data were collected from September 2018 to May 2022, excluding December and January when pollinator activity was low. Major Taxa Studied The study focused on insect pollinators, including bees and hoverflies, and classified them into large‐ and small‐bodied groups based on size thresholds (e.g., bees were classified as large if their body length was ≥ 15 mm, and flies were classified as large if their body length was ≥ 10 mm). Methods A total of 25 study sites were randomly selected across an elevational gradient ranging from 350 to 2291 m. Atmospheric CO 2 concentrations were measured using a Temtop M2000 2nd digital meter at a standardized height of 1 m. Pollinator abundance and diversity were monitored using a transect‐based observation method (50 m transects, four per site). Sampling was conducted weekly from September to May, excluding December and January. Pollinators were identified in the field or collected for species‐level identification in the laboratory using morphological and image‐based techniques. Body size was measured using digital callipers. Statistical analyses were performed using Generalized Linear Mixed Models (GLMMs) to evaluate the relationship between pollinator populations, atmospheric CO 2 levels and other abiotic factors, while accounting for body size. Results A significant size‐dependent response to atmospheric CO 2 concentrations was observed. Larger‐bodied pollinators showed declines in abundance and diversity with increasing CO 2 levels, likely due to higher metabolic oxygen demands. In contrast, smaller‐bodied pollinators showed a positive association with elevated CO 2 concentrations. The relationship between CO 2 and pollinator communities remained consistent across different sites, confirming CO 2 as a reliable predictor variable. Main Conclusions Rising atmospheric CO 2 concentration could restructure pollinator communities by favouring smaller‐bodied species while negatively affecting larger‐bodied pollinators. This shift may have cascading effects on pollination networks and ecosystem stability. Conservation strategies should account for size‐specific vulnerabilities to climate‐induced CO 2 changes and prioritize protecting larger‐bodied pollinators, as they are more susceptible to CO 2 ‐related declines.

Seasonal Trade‐Offs Between Sedimentary Bacterial Generalists and Specialists Sustain Community Stability in Rivers - Shuaishuai Zhang; Yuxiang Zhu; Yuanzheng Zhang; Yanyan Ni; Shuai Liu; Muhammad Farooq Mustafa; Sai Xu (Environmental Microbiology, 2026)
Deciphering the intrinsic coexistence mechanisms of generalists and specialists is crucial for maintaining biodiversity. However, how these taxa seasonally turn over to sustain the stability of bacterial communities remains poorly understood in river sediments. Here, we employed 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing and statistical analyses to investigate the diversity, assembly processes, and ecological state conversion of bacterial generalists and specialists in river ecosystems. Our results revealed that generalists exhibited significantly higher phylogenetic species variability ( p p

Integrated Biochar-Based Amendments Enhance Soil Quality and Early Maize Development in Calcareous Soil - Yasin Demir; Halit Tutar; Hasan Er; Azize Doğan Demir; Muhammad Farooq (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

In-silico investigation of Agelas marine sponge-derived bioactive compounds as inhibitors of estrogen receptor alpha against breast cancer - Mouzma Amjad; Muhammad Waqas; Aisha Jamshed; Ali Haidar Gormani; Erum Zafar (In Silico Pharmacology, 2026)

Trends and Disparities in Mortality from Hereditary Ataxia in United States, 2000–2020: A Retrospective Analysis with Projections to 2050 - Muhammad Junaid Iqbal; Fiza Wali; Laraib Israr; Noor Ullah Khan; Hanzala Ahmed Farooqi; Fatima Naveed; Areeba Kabir; Gianluca Morganti; Anastasia Ricci; Michele Menotta (The Cerebellum, 2026)

Theoretical Investigation of Optoelectronic and Photophysical Properties in the Carbazole-based Molecules via DFT and TD-DFT Methodology - Muhammad Zohaib Sabir; Sania Ismaeel; Yasir Ali; Aneeqa Kanwal; Umme Habibah Siddiqua (Journal of Fluorescence, 2026)

Population fluctuations of wheat aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae) in response to weather variations - Saba Naz; Tamseela Mumtaz; Dilbar Hussain; Muhammad Saleem; Zainab Tariq; Eman Arshad (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Impact of insect pollinators on the yield and quality of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) - Muhammad Mamoon-ur-Rashid; Farheen Sayyam; Habib Ali; Modhi O. Alotaibi; Ammara Riaz; Xu Danping; Muhammad Umair Sardar; Aftab Ahmad; Zhuo Zhihang (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Therapeutic targeting of COX-2 in head and neck cancer: Mechanistic and clinical perspectives - Reena Gupta; Bilal Khaleel Midhin; Sabir Ali Siddiqui; Mohammad Abohassan; Pareshkumar N. Patel; Gunjan Singh; Vimal Arora; Priya Priyadarshini Nayak; Muhammad Shahid Iqbal; Zainb A. Taleb (DARU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2026)

Pseudomonas aeruginosa ST4936 with extensive antibacterial drug resistance and virulence determinants from ureteral stent biofilms: whole-genome insights - Nargis Khan; Rani Faryal; Muhammad Hanif Khan; Liaqat Ali (Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 2026)

Structure-based immunopharmacological design of a multi-epitope vaccine candidate against Naegleria fowleri targeting TLR3: a pan-genomic and molecular dynamics approach - Rabia Faizan; Muhammad Naveed; Inmaculada Bellido Estevez; Hafiz Muzzammel Rehman; Ayesha Latif; Hafiz Muhammad Hammad; Abdul Rafay Khan; Seham O. Alsulami; Maha A. Aljumaa; Nantenaina Tombozara (Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 2026)

Advancing Saline Soil Management through Biochar Applications: A Systems-based Review of Mechanisms Alleviating Salt Stress in Crops - Mukesh Kumar Soothar; Yanbing Qi; Guohong Du; Muhammad Iqbal Jakhro; Shah Jahan Leghari; Mahendar Kumar Sootahar (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

Comparative study on techno-functional properties in popped millets and pseudocereals - Yashi Srivastava; Twinkle Kesharwani; Muhammad Shafeeque; Aleena Ebrahim (Vegetos, 2026)

Boredom Proneness, Sleep Quality, and Attention-Related Cognitive Errors: A Mediation Analysis - Muhammad Rashid; Shabnam Shabnam (Sleep and Vigilance, 2026)

CaCDF3 Positively Regulates Capsaicinoids Biosynthesis Under Drought Stress in Capsicum annuum - Jiaqin Li; Miao Li; Qing Wen; Yongqing Bai; Xinzhuan Yao; Muhammad Safiullah Virk; Shiyu Tian; Shilai Tian; Hufang Chen; Yumei He; Jianjian Wang; Litang Lu (Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, 2026)

Expanding access to hereditary cancer genetic testing: a quality improvement initiative of mainstreaming in a diverse urban gynecology clinic - Alex Raghunandan; Lauren Davis-Rivera; Muhammad Danyal Ahsan; Isabelle R. Chandler; Steve Lopez; Amanda Laterza Ozarowski; Michelle Primiano; Christina Pardo; Ravi N. Sharaf; Melissa K. Frey (Familial Cancer, 2026)

Linking Agro‐Climatic Variability and Field Management to Wheat Yield in a Transition From Rainfed to Reservoir‐Fed Systems - Shahid Hameed Khan Khalil; Muhammad Shahzad Khattak; Ghani Akbar; Muhammad Ajmal (Irrigation and Drainage, 2026)
Climate change poses increasing risks to wheat production in semiarid regions. This study examined long‐term climate trends, wheat yield variability and farmers' perceptions and adaptation in District Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Wheat‐season (November–April) climate data (1989–2019) were analysed alongside a survey of 175 farmers. The results showed a significant increase in T min (0.05°C year −1 , p = 0.03), whereas T max increased slightly but nonsignificantly. Rainfall showed a declining, nonsignificant trend. Wheat yield exhibited high interannual variability with a weak increasing trend. Regression analysis identified rainfall as a significant predictor of yield ( β = 0.002, p = 0.011), explaining 46% of yield variation, with a 1% increase in rainfall increasing yield by 0.34%. Farmers' perceptions aligned with observed trends, with most reporting declining rainfall (78%) and increasing drought frequency (70%). Perception was significantly associated with education and farming experience. Adaptation practices included improved varieties, line sowing and minimum tillage, whereas the adoption of advanced technologies remained limited. Key barriers included knowledge gaps (86%), limited access to technology, financial constraints and weak institutional support. The findings highlight rainfall variability as the primary driver of yield instability and emphasize the need for strengthened advisory services, technology access and institutional support to enhance adaptive capacity.

An overview of North African sebkhas: diversity, resources, and environmental challenges - Salma Regragui; Loubna Terhzaz; Saida Niazi; Otmane Raji; Muhammad Ouabid; Abdelkarim Louaya; Amel Barich; Afaf Amine (Mediterranean Geoscience Reviews, 2026)

Advancements in Wheat Rust Resistance through Molecular and Field-Based Approaches - Muhammad Waheed Riaz; Dehua Wang; Shams ur Rehman; Yufeng Zhang; Faheem Tariq; Alam Sher; Shabbir Hussain; Muhammad Aamir Manzoor; Abdul Raziq; Zhiying Deng (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

In-situ synthesis of ZIF-8@GO composites for efficient aqueous dye removal: a systematic study of performance and reusability - Khushboo Iman; Muhammad Umar Azam; Khalid Askar; Nouha Alcheikh; Rana Sabouni (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2026)

When screentime fails: initiative to improve completion of hereditary cancer genetic testing after telemedicine counseling - Isabel R. Murray; Muhammad Danyal Ahsan; Lauren Mitchell; Siena Gioia; Michelle Primiano; Amanda Laterza Ozarowski; Tina Karimaghaie; Steve Lopez; Ravi N. Sharaf; Melissa K. Frey (Familial Cancer, 2026)

Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of 72 Turkish Ficus carica (L.) Genotypes Assessed Using SCoT Markers - Meliha Feryal Sarıkaya; Muhammad Azhar Nadeem; Sarmad Ali Qureshi; Mehmet Bedir; Muhammed Tatar; Amjad Ali; Muhammad Tanveer Altaf; Viyan Acar Uçer; Kağan Kökten; Erdal Aglar; Faheem Shehzad Baloch (Biochemical Genetics, 2026)

Phytochemical constituents, nutritional value, and biological activities of Lupinus albus : a review - Asmaa E. Sherif; Laiba Rehman; Abdul Rauf; Ahmed Ashour; Bilal Ahmad Ghalloo; Wadah Osman; Sherouk Hussein Sweilam; Muhammad Ahsan Raza; Tariq M. Aljarba; Kashif-ur-Rehman Khan (Natural Product Research, 2026)

Developmental Toxicity of Lead and Copper in Chick Embryos: Morphometric and Histological Assessment of In Ovo Exposure - Aima Iram Batool; Noor Fatima; Muhammad Fayyaz Ur Rehman; Naima Huma Naveed; Javaria Ikram; Iram Inayat (Biological Trace Element Research, 2026)

Poly 3-hydroxybutyrate production from corncobs fortified with sugarcane molasses: optimization and recovery strategies - Sikander Ali; Muhammad Arshad; Sibtain Ahmed; Saima Shahzad Mirza; Khayala Mammadova; Muhammad Usman Ahmad; Yousaira Masud (World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2026)

Machine and deep learning for sentinel-based land use and land cover change detection: a systematic review and future outlook - Anam Nigar; Yang Li; Muhammad Yousuf Jat Baloch; Sedra Shafi; Abdullahi Garba Usman (Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2026)

Overcoming cellular secretion bottlenecks: advanced secretion engineering and molecular tailoring for next-generation microbial α-amylases with enhanced industrial performance - Saleem Ahmad; Muhammad Nauman Aftab; Muhammad Ghalib; Muhammad Shahbaz Aslam (World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2026)

Effect of Melatonin on Alleviating Chilling Injury in Cold-Stored ‘Kensington Pride’ Mangoes: A Comparative Evaluation of Long vs Short Dip Time - Mekhala Dinushi Kananke Vithana; Hafiz Muhammad Shoaib Shah; Mahmood Ul Hasan; Zora Singh (Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, 2026)
Mangoes ( Mangifera indica L.) are notably susceptible to chilling injury (CI) when stored below 13 °C. This temperature threshold is too high for extended storage. Therefore, the influence of postharvest immersion in melatonin (MT) (50, 75, 100 µmol L − 1 ) for 120 min on CI in ‘Kensington Pride’ mangoes kept at 5 ± 1 °C for 21 or 28 d was investigated. The most effective MT concentration was 75 µmol L − 1 causing 36.3% reduction in CI incidence compared to control. To facilitate adoptability in commercial practice, the influence of 120 min vs. 5- and 3-min immersions in 75 µmol L − 1 MT was also tested. The highest efficacy in reducing CI was shown by mangoes immersed in 75 µmol L − 1 MT for 5 min with 52.2% and 38.6% lower CI incidence and CI index, respectively, than the control. This improved chilling tolerance in MT-treated mangoes was achieved through reduced hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ) radicals, malondialdehyde (MDA) production, relative electrolyte leakage (REL) and lipoxygenase (LOX) activity while higher ascorbic acid (AsA) and glutathione (GSH) levels, and activities of ascorbate peroxidase (APX), glutathione reductase (GR) and monodehydroascorbate reductase (MDHAR). Fruit colour, soluble solids content (SSC), and titratable acidity (TA) were maintained in 75 µmol L − 1 MT treated fruit. MT was effective in reducing CI in mangoes up to 21 d at 5 ± 1 °C. Overall, immersing ‘Kensington Pride’ mangoes in 75 µmol L − 1 MT for 5 min before cold storage (5 ± 1 °C) shows high adoption potential to mitigate CI.

Comparative Analysis of Two Wheat Cultivars under Iron Deficiency: Integrating Morphological, Physiological, Anatomical, Molecular, and Yield Responses to Reveal Destan’s Resilience - Muhammad Sameeullah (Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, 2026)
Iron (Fe) deficiency is a major constraint to wheat productivity in calcareous soils, necessitating the identification of cultivars with improved Fe-use efficiency. This study compared two Turkish bread wheat cultivars, Destan and Reis, under Fe-deficient (2 µM) and Fe-sufficient (50 µM) conditions to elucidate morphological, physiological, anatomical, ionomic, and molecular responses associated with Fe efficiency. Although Destan exhibited higher baseline growth under Fe sufficiency, its response to Fe limitation was characterized by a smaller reduction in several physiological and growth-related traits relative to Reis. Under Fe deficiency, Destan maintained higher chlorophyll content, biomass, root system development, and shoot Fe concentration than Reis. Ionomic analysis revealed coordinated enrichment of Fe along with Zn, Cu, Ni, K, and Ca in Destan, whereas Reis showed disrupted mineral homeostasis. Anatomical observations demonstrated enhanced root hair formation, preserved endodermis thickness, and distinct vascular organization in Destan under Fe deficiency, suggesting improved internal transport regulation. At the molecular level, Destan showed strong induction of Strategy II iron acquisition genes, including Zinc-Induced Facilitator-Like 4 ( TaZIFL4 ), Nicotianamine Synthase 3 ( TaNAS3 ), and Nicotianamine Aminotransferase 1 ( TaNAAT1 ), whereas Reis exhibited weaker activation of these pathways. Bromocresol purple assays indicated limited rhizosphere acidification in Destan, consistent with a Strategy II-dominant Fe uptake mechanism in wheat. However, Destan exhibited a greater proportional decline in grain yield under Fe-deficient conditions compared with Reis, indicating lower yield stability despite its stronger physiological and molecular responses. Collectively, these results indicate that Destan displays a more integrated and efficient Strategy II-based response to low Fe availability, highlighting its potential for improving Fe acquisition mechanisms, although yield stability under Fe deficiency requires further consideration.

Molecular Insights into Zinc Uptake and Accumulation in Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.): From Deficiency Responses to Biofortification Strategies - Muhammad Saeed; Pingfang Yang (Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, 2026)

Pressmud Enhances Soil Microbial Activity, Root Endophyte Populations, Nutrient Uptake, and Wheat Growth in an Antibiotic-Contaminated Soil - Waqar Ul Abbas; Muhammad Imran; Muhammad Akhtar; Basit Haider; Hadeeqa Arshad; Asif Naeem (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

Beyond UV: Overcoming the Optical Bottleneck in Photodesulfurization of Diesel Oil Via Visible and Red-light Harvesting - Dino Dewantara; Ismail Ismail; Ambo Intang; Fatur Assyidiq; Ananda Aprilia; Selpiana Selpiana; Muhammad Djoni Bustan; Sri Haryati (Journal of Fluorescence, 2026)

In-silico evaluation of Azadirachta indica (neem) against DprE1 of Mycobacterium tuberculosis with functional characterisation - Tolulope Sharon Rumide; Abidemi Esther Ojo; Regina Oghenevwede Golagha; Aanuoluwapo Alake; Zainab Ajoke Suleiman; Lilian Oluchi Nwagbara; Oluwagbemisola Victoria Alu; Aisha Eniola Olayiwola; Mustapha Alkasim; Adebola Sunmola; Mayowa Agbi; Abubakar Lawal Shehu; et al. (In Silico Pharmacology, 2026)

Palmitic acid in cancer research: mechanistic insights from in vitro and in vivo studies - Muhammad Muzammil Nazir; Sehrish Muzaffar; Saima Muzammil; Asma Ashraf (Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 2026)

Systems biology and single-cell transcriptome analysis identify potential therapeutic targets and impaired neurogenesis in human cortical development related to autism spectrum disorder - Mohamed A. Akela; Muhammad Tahir ul Qamar; Mubarak A. Alamri (Molecular Diversity, 2026)

Correction to: Diversity of wild Morchella (Ascomycota) revealed by integrated morphological and molecular analyses - Sania Shoukat; Nasir Mehmood; Salman Ghuffar; Sadiqa Bibi; Muhammad Rauf; Gulshan Irshad; Gule-e-Lalah Khan; Sumaira Maqsood; Tauseef Anwar; Huma Qureshi; Nazih Y. Rebouh; Salohiddinjon Yunusov; et al. (Folia Microbiologica, 2026)

Roadside dust as a vector of potentially toxic metals: an ecological and human health risk assessment in urban areas of semi-arid climatic regions - Namoos Khan; Kainat Zarin; Muhammad Adnan; Seemab Akhtar; Irfan Ullah; Javed Nawab; Nadeem Ali (Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2026)

GCMS, phytochemical analysis, biological potential of dichloromethane extract of Yucca elephantipes regel roots: in vitro and in silico studies - Muhammad Shoaib Khan; Mehreen Jabeen; Farhan Siddique; Sajjad Ahmad; Amna Aqdas; Umair Jillani; Yasir Zaman; Abdulrahman Alshammari; Norah A. Albekairi (Natural Product Research, 2026)

Antihyperuricemia and chemical composition of Boehmeria virgata , in vitro and in silico approach with ADME prediction - Muhammad Ikhlas Arsul; Arif Setiawansyah; Muhamad Insanu; Irda Fidrianny (Natural Product Research, 2026)

Correction: Gut microbiota profile, potential engineering techniques and its genetic and epigenetic implications in poultry health - Nuruliarizki Shinta Pandupuspitasari; Sugiharto Sugiharto; Faheem Ahmed Khan; Muhammad Asif Raza; Dela Ayu Lestari; Asep Setiaji; Ikania Agusetyaningsih (World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2026)

Synergistic Effects of Crop Residue Incorporation and Sesbania Green Manuring on Nitrogen Release, Ammonia Emission and Wheat Productivity in Rice-Wheat Cropping System - Hafiza Hafsa Iqbal; Sajid Mahmood; Abdul Rasul Awan; Muhammad Akhtar (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

Advances in Coated Fertilizers for Sustainable Agriculture - Muhammad Tahir Murad; Sadia Murad; Waqar Akram; Mohammad Shafiq u Rahman; Afroz Rais; Abdul Qadir; Dawood Atta (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

Influence of weather patterns on ground-level ozone pollution: a 2023 summer case study in Jilin City with health risk assessment - Anees Akhtar; Chunsheng Fang; Ju Wang; Sarfraz Ahmed; Muhammad Awais Haider; Haider Ali; Muhammad Naveed; Samama Tariq (Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2026)

Motorcycle crash injury severity factors in Pakistan: Towards reliable traffic safety policies - Muhammad Junaid; Chaozhe Jiang; Shihan Luo; Amjad Pervez; Jaeyoung Jay Lee (The Social Science Journal, 2026)

Rational Design of SFT-Based Hole Transport Materials with Diversified Terminal Acceptors for Efficient Perovskite Solar Cells: A DFT Study - Aqsa Laraib; Tazeem Fatima; Shumaila Shaheen; Natasha Anwar; Muhammad Imran; M. Fakhar-e-Alam; Nabeel Shahzad (Journal of Fluorescence, 2026)

Multi-index remote sensing and GIS-based assessment of Shisper Glacier surge dynamics and glacial lake outburst flood hazard in Hunza, Pakistan - Maida Khanum; Yuping Su; Shakeel Mahmood; Kanwal Javid; Jehangir Ijaz; Sheraz Akhtar Gil; Muhammad Irfan Ahamad; Rana Muhammad Zulqarnain (Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2026)

Resilience assessment of the urban and major roads endangered by earthquake-induced landslide - Dung Thi Phuong Tran; Muhammad Irslan Khalid; Jianbo Fei; Xiangsheng Chen (Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 2026)

Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency in Ataxia-Telangiectasia: A Systematic Review and Single Arm Meta-Analysis - Muhammad Junaid Iqbal; Muteeba Azhar; Hammad Javaid; Amina Hassan; Ayesha Masood; Michele Menotta (The Cerebellum, 2026)

Exogenous Allantoin Attenuates Cadmium-Induced Toxicity in Rapeseed via Reducing Cd Accumulation and Modulating Antioxidant Defense Systems - Wenqiang Lan; Skhawat Ali; Mengting Lyu; Basharat Ali; Yiwa Hu; Muhammad Arslan Yousaf; Di He; Juanjuan Li; Yingying Zhou; Weijun Zhou (Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, 2026)

Conservation and management implications of genetic and geometric scale variation in the ancient fish giant featherback ( Chitala lopis ) - Boby Muslimin; Gunawan Muhammad; Arif Wibowo; Kurniawan Kurniawan; Vitas Atmadi Prakoso; Rendy Ginanjar; Mochammad Zamroni; Bayu Kreshna Adhitya Sumarto; Septiana Sri Astuti; Deni Irawan; Agus Priyadi; Mirna Dwirastina; et al. (Journal of Fish Biology, 2026)
Giant featherback ( Chitala lopis ) is an ancient species of freshwater fish considered globally extinct until extant populations were re‐discovered in the Sundaland region of Indonesia in 2022. To improve management of the remaining populations, this study used genomic DNA and landmark‐based geometric morphometric analyses of fish scales to evaluate whether these approaches can discriminate among phylogenetic clades, sexes and broad habitat ecotypes inhabited by extant C. lopis populations. DNA analyses of 39 specimens from eight rivers provided the first evidence of two phylogenetic clades: (i) those from Central and South Borneo and (ii) those from West Borneo, Riau, South Sumatra and Jambi. Scale morphology was characterised across eight body areas using scale dimensions (relative height and width to standard length and height‐to‐width ratio), centroid size and Procrustes shape coordinates, with repeated‐measures structure accounted for using linear mixed models and Procrustes ANOVA with a randomised residual permutation procedure (RRPP). Scale dimensions and centroid size varied significantly among body areas (all p p = 0.024), with Clade 2 individuals consistently showing lower values than Clade 1, though scale geometry overall showed limited promise as a rapid non‐destructive stock discriminator. Both clade and sex had small but significant effects on Procrustes scale shape ( R 2 = 0.015 and 0.013, respectively; both p = 0.001), while phenotypic trajectory analysis revealed that males exhibited a significantly greater amplitude of scale shape change across body positions than females (trajectory magnitude: M = 0.289, F = 0.207; p = 0.034), despite both sexes following parallel shape trajectories along the body axis. These results provide a novel morphometric baseline for C. lopis and highlight the importance of body‐position‐specific and multivariate approaches when characterising scale morphology in endangered freshwater fishes.

Solar Geoengineering Effects on Malaria Transmission Risk in South Asia Under G6sulfur Scenario - Athar Hussain; Muhammad Ali Khan; Muhammad Shoaib (International Journal of Climatology, 2026)
Malaria is a disease that affects people throughout the global South and has a major impact on public health. The distribution of disease is influenced by global warming. Proposed solar geoengineering (SG), through aerosol injection, is a hypothetical climate intervention intended to temporarily counteract global warming by reflecting and absorbing a portion of incoming solar radiation. Using Entomological Inoculation Rate (EIR) as a quantitative measure of malaria transmission under the G6sulfur scenario of SG, this study investigates the projected spatio‐temporal characteristics of malaria distribution in seven of South Asia's most climate vulnerable countries (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Iran, Nepal and Pakistan). Furthermore, for comparative analysis, future projections of EIR are examined under a Shared Socioeconomic Pathway scenario (SSP585) without SG. According to the outcomes of a dynamical malaria model, the spatial distribution patterns of EIR under the SG G6sulfur scenario show a general decline in the distribution of malaria over South Asia between 2020 and 2090 as compared to the SSP585 scenario. Malaria's regional spatial distribution is expected to significantly reduce over Bangladesh, India and Pakistan. While the decline in EIR is less severe, it is still noticeable in Afghanistan, Iran and Nepal.

How Irrigation Systems and Tillage Regimes Shape Wheat Performance and Soil Water Balance in Semi‐Arid Pakistan: A Field–Modelling Approach - Shahid Hameed Khan Khalil; Muhammad Shahzad Khattak; Ghani Akbar; Muhammad Ajmal (Irrigation and Drainage, 2026)
Wheat productivity in semi‐arid regions is constrained by inefficient irrigation, suboptimal tillage and poor soil water management, leading to low yields and high nonproductive water losses. However, the combined effects of irrigation systems and tillage on the soil water balance remain insufficiently quantified under field conditions. This study evaluated the interactive effects of four irrigation–sowing systems—flat‐basin broadcast under flood irrigation (FBC), flat‐basin line sowing (FLC), narrow‐bed furrow irrigation (NLF) and wide‐bed drip irrigation (WLD)—and two tillage regimes (conventional tillage, CT; no‐tillage, NT) on wheat yield, water productivity and soil water balance in the Pothohar region of Pakistan using a randomized complete block design over two seasons (2023–2024 and 2024–2025). The results showed that WLD achieved the highest grain yield (up to 7.95 t ha −1 ), exceeding FBC by > 35% while reducing irrigation water use by 34%–43%. Raised‐bed systems (NLF and WLD) reduced deep percolation losses and improved soil water retention, whereas NT enhanced water productivity by > 30%. These results demonstrate that improved irrigation–sowing systems combined with no‐tillage enhance the soil water balance by reducing nonproductive losses and increasing productive water use, thereby improving wheat productivity under water‐limited conditions.

Immunopharmacological and structural design of a polyprotein based multi epitope vaccine against Powassan virus - Aasia Kalsoom; Syed Hussain Abidi; Sohail Ameer Marwat; Ghulam Shabbir; Muhammad Naveed; Aiman Muhammad Ashraf Mughal; Muhammad Nouman Majeed; Shereen Magdy Korany; Basma Magdy Korany; Khaled Alzhrani; Tariq Aziz (Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 2026)

A novel coffee-leaf bio-lure extracted using NADES for attracting Conopomorpha cramerella - Sylvia Sjam; Ade Rosmana; Gemini Alam; Vien Sartika Dewi; Shin-ichi Tebayashi; Muhammad Agung Wardiman; Nur Azizah Fitriyanti (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Determination and degradation behaviour of thiram and carbendazim by using dispersive liquid to liquid micro extraction - Humaira Razaq Khan; Nusrat Bibi; Nurfaizah Abu Tahrim; Aziza Sarwar; Muhammad Nawaz; Bibi Sherino (Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2026)

Spatiotemporal distribution of microplastics and associations with river water physicochemical and hydrological parameters, including risk assessments in four tropical rivers in Sarawak, Malaysia - Audrey Primus; Tony Hadibarata; Muhammad Noor Hazwan Bin Jusoh (Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2026)
The microplastic pollution of freshwater systems has been a global environmental concern, yet there is a lack of knowledge on tropical rivers. This paper examined the relationships between spatiotemporal microplastic abundance and river water physicochemical and hydrological parameters in the surface water of four rivers of Sarawak in Malaysia (Baram, Miri, Sibuti, and Niah), followed by ecological risk assessment using PLI, PHI, and PERI indices. Surface waters were collected during dry and wet seasons and analyzed using stereomicroscopy and ATR-FTIR spectroscopy. The abundance of microplastics ranged from 6.33 ± 1.53 to 27.67 ± 2.31 items/L. Two-way ANOVA revealed a significant spatial difference ( p < 0.001), but no seasonal difference ( p > 0.05). The microplastics were predominantly fibers, in black, blue, and clear colors, and 100–1000 µm in size. Dominant microplastic polymers were polyethylene and polypropylene. During the dry season, microplastic abundance correlated positively with salinity ( ρ = 0.799) and temperature ( ρ = 0.708) but negatively correlated with pH ( ρ = −0.764). No significant correlations were found in the wet season. PLI values exceeded 1 in all rivers, while PHI values varied among rivers and seasons (7.16–536.46) (Category II: moderate–IV: danger). The presence of high-hazard polymers, such as rubber, elevated polymer-based risks and increased PERI values in some locations. This study provides baseline knowledge on the seasonal effects and anthropogenic pressures on microplastic distribution in tropical rivers in Sarawak, Malaysia.

Clinical evaluation of adjunctive magnesium therapy in patients receiving antidepressants for depression—open label, nonrandomized clinical trial - Afifa Siddique; Uzma Naeem; Muhammad Masood Khokhar; Mushayada Irshad; Tayaba Farooq; Sughra Kanwal (Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 2026)

Exploring lateralised courtship behaviours and their influence on mating success in the yellow peach moth Conogethes punctiferalis - Muhammad Ramzan; Longfei Shi; Tianyuan Pang; Jameel M. Al-Khayri; Mustafa I. Almaghasla; Wael Elmenofy; Sherif M. El-Ganainy; Hosny H. Kesba; Ramzi Mansour; Yongjun Zhang (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

External validation of a US claims-based frailty indicator and development of a population-specific model for the German healthcare system - Nina Mielke; Damiano Ferrari; Muhammad Helmi Barghouth; Natalie Ebert; Janine Kaiser; Elke Schaeffner (GeroScience, 2026)
Frailty increases the risk of adverse outcomes in older adults and is an important target for preventive care. Clinical frailty measures are established but rarely available at scale due to limited functional data in routine healthcare records. Claims-based frailty prediction models offer a pragmatic approach for population-level risk stratification but are often developed in specific healthcare systems and lack external validation. We aimed to externally validate and recalibrate the Claims-Based-Frailty-Indicator (CFI) and develop a claims-based frailty model for the German healthcare context. We used data from the Berlin Initiative Study, a cohort of older adults with assessment of the frailty phenotype, linked to individual health insurance claims and cause-of-death data. External validation of CFI was assessed by discrimination and calibration. Additionally, a new claims-based frailty model was developed. Model performance and application were evaluated through associations with mortality and hospital admission. Reporting followed TRIPOD statement. Among 1,151 participants (mean age 84.4 years; 55% women), the CFI demonstrated good discrimination (AUC 0.78) but poor calibration; recalibration of intercept improved calibration. Maximizing the Youden Index identified an optimal frailty threshold corresponding to a predicted probability of 0.39. The new model showed improved discrimination (AUC 0.82). Predicted frailty was similarly associated with mortality and hospital admissions as the frailty phenotype. Claims-based frailty models can be validated, recalibrated, and adapted to the German healthcare system. They provide a feasible approach for population-level frailty assessment and may support health services research, risk stratification, and care planning for older adults.

Occurrence of antibiotic resistance genes and potential drivers of their persistence in tap water from well-managed drinking water systems - Nadya Diva Sagita; Wenhao Li; Muhammad Amirul Firdaus; Maulana Yusup Rosadi; Yongfen Wei; Fusheng Li (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2026)

Dietary sodium propionate enhances growth performance, digestive enzymes, haematology and immunity in Wallago attu - Ayesha Tanveer; Noor Khan; Mahroze Fatima; Hafiz Abdullah Shakir; Ayesha Khizar; Syed Zakir Hussain Shah; Laiba Kareem; Saba Aftab; Malik Muhammad Ramzan; Ahmed Mustafa; Simon John Davies (Journal of Fish Biology, 2026)
Sodium propionate (SP), a short‐chain fatty acid, has been widely used as a feed additive to improve fish growth and health status. The current experiment was designed to investigate the effects of dietary SP on growth, enzymatic activities, haematology and immune status of Wallago attu . Fingerlings (initial weight = 8.80 ± 0.58 g) were fed with graded levels of SP comprising 0.0, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 4.0 and 8.0 g/kg levels for 60 days in triplicate glass aquaria (89 × 58 × 61 cm [length × width × depth]). The results showed significant ( p W. attu fingerlings when fed with graded levels of SP. In conclusion, the SP supplementation in W. attu showed best results ranged between 2 and 4 g/kg level by improving fish health and growth performance.

Changing Water Resources in the Indus Basin: A Multi‐Model Budyko‐Based Analysis - Muhammad Arif; Chia‐Jeng Chen; Nir Krakauer; Tsung‐Yu Lee (International Journal of Climatology, 2026)
Assessing hydroclimatic variability and future water availability is crucial for sustainable water‐resource management. This study utilised the Budyko framework to explore baseline (1962–2005) and projected shifts in the water‐energy distribution across the Indus Basin, including the Upper Indus, Kabul, Jhelum, and Chenab sub‐basins. Future changes in hydroclimatic conditions were assessed using climate projections from multiple models under the RCP4.5 and RCP8.5 scenarios. Our findings highlight significant spatial variability across the Indus sub‐basins: The Upper Indus demonstrated lower evaporative efficiency, whereas Chenab experienced water partitioning primarily through runoff with the highest precipitation. Kabul and Jhelum were more responsive to atmospheric evaporative demand. In both emission scenarios, all sub‐basins showed noticeable changes in the Budyko space over the 21st century, mainly due to warming‐induced increases in potential evapotranspiration, particularly in the Upper Indus and Chenab. The projected directions of these shifts indicate a move towards more energy‐limited hydroclimatic conditions, driven by warming‐induced increases in atmospheric evaporative demand across the Indus sub‐basins. Ensemble projections further indicate increased hydroclimatic variability and greater sensitivity of basin‐scale water distribution to the partitioning between evapotranspiration and runoff under high‐emission scenarios. These results highlight the importance of effective water resource management in the Indus Basin under climate change.

Dual-template structure-based design of novel harmine derivatives as EGFR inhibitors for colorectal cancer therapy - Sagir Yusuf Ismail; Murtala Muhammad; Tasiu Abdulmumin Mikail; Zakari Nuhu Lambu; Bishir Usman (In Silico Pharmacology, 2026)

Nutritional Programming in Yellow Catfish: Dietary Phaffia rhodozyma Effects on Growth Performance, Antioxidant Capacity, and Intestinal Health - Shengjie Lin; Yaling Wang; Tengyang Lu; Muhammad Jawad; Haijing Xu; Qingwen Zhou; Aimin Wang; Mingyou Li (Fishes, 2026)
The sustainable production of yellow catfish (Pelteobagrus fulvidraco) fry is critical for aquaculture, yet early developmental stages face high mortality and nutritional challenges. This study evaluated the effects of dietary supplementation with broken-cell wall P. rhodozyma on growth performance, organ development, enzyme activities, and gut microbiota composition in yellow catfish fry. Dietary supplementation with broken-cell wall P. rhodozyma significantly improved fry performance, increasing survival from 12% to 52%, promoting growth, enhancing intestinal and liver development, improving digestive enzyme activities, and modulating antioxidant-related physiological responses. It also elevated beneficial Muribaculum and reduced Streptococcus in the gut, promoting microbiota stability. These results demonstrate that P. rhodozyma supplementation not only improves early growth, organ maturation, stress resistance, and intestinal health but also effectively enhances overall fry health and development, thus supporting its use as a functional feed additive in aquaculture.

Diterpenoid compounds isolated from Salvia majdae (Rech.f. & Wendelbo) Sytsma show antiproliferative and apoptosis inducing capacity against cancer cells - Zahra Nazemosadat-Arsanjani; Alireza Poustforoosh; Somayeh Pirhadi; Muhammad Iqbal Choudhary; Seyed Abdulmajid Ayatollahi; Mahmoodreza Moein; Omidreza Firuzi (Natural Product Research, 2026)

Vinca Extract Infused Silk Fibroin Hydrogel for Treatment of Artificially Induced Diabetic Foot Ulcer in Murine Model - Ayesha Afzal; Hafiz Muhammad Tahir; Aamir Ali; Ayesha Muzamil; Navera Afzal; Sania Faiz; Farwa Shafeeq; Sidra Arshad; Rida Mahnoor (Cell Biochemistry and Biophysics, 2026)

Etiology and integrated management of fruit rot of peach (Prunus persica L.) caused by a mycotoxigenic Aspergillus flavus - Palwasha; Siraj ud Din; Muhammad Fahim (European Journal of Plant Pathology, 2026)

Beyond traditional water resources reliance: unlocking Pakistan’s national water harvesting potential via analysis of opportunities and risks - Junaid Ahmad; Muhammad Mohsin Leghari; Muhammad Sajjad (Environment, Development and Sustainability, 2026)

LC-MS/MS-based dereplication and molecular networking of Ficus superba with identification and quantification of furanocoumarins - Muhammad Afiffikri Ahmad; Sarah Sofea Mohd Sali; Nur Hanis Syuhada Abdul Rauf; Nur Ain Sofia Mohd Khairi; Shamsul Khamis; Nurunajah Ab. Ghani; Juliana Yusoff; Nurulfazlina Edayah Rasol (Natural Product Research, 2026)

Synergistic Effects of Biochar with Phosphorus Fertilization on soil Biochemical Properties and Wheat Productivity - Nighet Musa; Khalid Saifullah Khan; Muhammad Azeem; Mah-Noor Azad; Mehnoor Khan; Nabeeha Javed; Tajwar Alam (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

A multi-model approach for estimating fisheries reference points for the sustainable management of frigate tuna (Auxis thazard) in the northern Arabian Sea - Muhsan Ali Kalhoro; Yujie Sheng; Muhammad Tahir; Shaikh Sanaullah; Chunli Liu; Lixin Zhu; Aidah Baloch; Zhenlin Liang; Jun Song (Journal of Oceanology and Limnology, 2026)

What drives coastal disaster resilience at the household level? deciphering coastal household-level economic, social, and infrastructure robustness (CHESIR) determinants - Sardar Al Imran; Muhammad Sajjad; Md. Nazmus Sadath (Environment, Development and Sustainability, 2026)
Coastal communities experience increasing threats from hazards under climate change, yet evidence on household-level disaster resilience remains fragmented, specifically in developing nations. We here propose Coastal Household-level Economic, Social, and Infrastructure Robustness (CHESIR) indicators utilizing data on household survey ( n = 441 households) in two coastal hazards-exposed unions in southwestern Bangladesh (September–November 2023). An ordered logistic regression model is developed to detect significant CHESIR indicators related to household resilience. Of 22 indicators measured, 64% appear to be significant in Koilasganj and 68% in Laudubi ( p < .05). Nine indicators were significant determinants in both unions, including emergency fund (OR = 8.21; 95% CI: 3.56–18.94), savings fund (OR = 8.64; 4.67–15.97), accessibility to sufficient food (OR = 6.06; 3.11–11.79), diversification of livelihoods (OR = 9.25; 5.04–16.98), accessibility to disaster information centers (OR = 8.10; 4.29–15.27), participation in NGO programs (OR = 4.73; 2.63–8.51), accessibility to tube-wells (OR = 4.66; 2.52–8.64), semi-brick housing (OR = 28.61; 11.46–71.45), and accessibility to nearby river/forest resources (OR = 6.36; 3.39–11.93). As the evaluation relies on cross-sectional survey data, the anticipated odds ratios exhibit statistical associations rather than causal effects. These outcomes highlight household-level actionable leverage points to strengthen resilience in coastal Bangladesh and put forth a transferable assessment framework for similar risk contexts.

Molecular Insights into Sex Differentiation of Rhinogobio nasutus via Integrated mRNA and miRNA Profiling - Jie Yin; Yanbin Liu; Muhammad Jawad; Haijing Xu; Muyan Li; Zongqiang Lian; Mingyou Li (Fishes, 2026)
Rhinogobio nasutus, an endangered fish species endemic to the upper and middle reaches of the Yellow River in China, lacks essential genomic information on gonadal development, hindering research into its reproductive biology. To address this, mRNA-seq and miRNA-seq datasets derived from adult testis (n = 3) and ovary (n = 3) were integrated to characterize sex-biased expression profiles and potential regulatory mechanisms. A total of 34,813 genes and 68,623 transcripts were detected, and 16,105 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified between testis and ovary, including 9365 testis-biased and 6740 ovary-biased genes. Small-RNA profiling identified 51 differentially expressed miRNAs (DEMs: 31 testis-biased; 20 ovary-biased). The sex-biased mRNA profiles highlighted conserved candidate genes associated with germ-cell maintenance, somatic regulation, ovarian differentiation, and oocyte maturation, including vasa, piwi, dmrt1, amh, cyp19a1a, zar1, zar1l, and rbpms2. Integrated miRNA–mRNA analysis further predicted potential interactions involving key sex-related genes, suggesting that DEMs may contribute to post-transcriptional regulation during gonadal differentiation. Functional enrichment (GO and KEGG analyses) highlighted pathways associated with gonadal differentiation, germline maintenance, and signal transduction pathways. qRT-PCR validation of nine mRNAs and nine miRNAs showed expression patterns consistent with the sequencing results. Collectively, these results provide an integrated mRNA and miRNA resource for R. nasutus gonads and identify candidate genes and miRNAs for future studies on sex-biased gonadal development, reproductive regulation, and artificial propagation.

Distribution, source, and risk analysis of PAHs and trace elements in roadside soils of Dhaka-Bhanga expressway: a case study - S. M. Fazle Rabbi; Lamyea Rahman; Md. Samrat Mohay Menul Islam; Md. Ashraful Islam; Shariful Islam; Md. Mashfiqur Rahman Niloy; Muhammad Abu Bakar; Md. Rakibul Hasan; Md. Kamruzzaman (Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2026)

Assessing the impact of agricultural greenhouse gas emissions, financial development, and land use on cereal production in Sub-Saharan Africa: an econometric and machine learning approach - Abubakar Sabo Ahmad; Nazir Muhammad Abdullahi; Umar Shehu Umar; Bello Nasiru Abdullahi; Abdulaziz Nuhu Jibril; Amina Barau Inuwa; Mustapha Muhammad (Environment, Development and Sustainability, 2026)

Antibacterial flavonoid derivatives: in silico ADMET, DFT, Molecular Docking, MD Simulation and in vitro verification - Atif Ishfaq; Affifa Tajammal; Riaz Maira; Aisha Waheed Qureshi; Babar Aleeza; Muhammad Asim Raza Basra (In Silico Pharmacology, 2026)

Therapeutic intervention strategies for Nipah virus infection: a scoping review - Ikhwan Yuda Kusuma; Bizhar Ahmed Tayeb; Muhammad Jayyid Zidan; Septi Nurkhasanah; Rian Nurahman; Ilil Maidatuz Zulfa (Infectious Diseases, 2026)

Harnessing Seawater for Algae-based Omega-3 Production: Microalgal Strain Improvement and Cultivation Strategies for Achieving Commercial Robustness - Hafiza Aroosa Malik; Mohammed Abdullah; Ayesha Shahid; Anqi Zhao; Alexei E. Solovchenko; Abdulrahman H. Alessa; Hussain Alqahtani; Munazza Gull; Raj Boopathy; Muhammad Aamer Mehmood; Jingliang Xu (Current Pollution Reports, 2026)

Two Common Era caldera-forming eruptions of the Banda Volcanic Complex, Indonesia - Danang Sri Hadmoko; Indranova Suhendro; Shohei Shibata; Takeshi Hasegawa; Clive Oppenheimer; Franck Lavigne; Wijdan Annafi Ahmad; Muhammad Alsamtu Tita Sabila Pratam Suhartono; Aisyah Qurrata’aini; Bachtiar Wahyu Mutaqin; Mukhamad Ngainul Malawani; Eko Haryono (Bulletin of Volcanology, 2026)

Key determinants of volatile profile and bioactive potential in durian ( Durio zibethinus ) - Ziqi Lou; Alwateen Almarshad; Muhammad Sajid Arshad; Farhad Ahmadi; Hafiz A.R. Suleria (Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 2026)

Treatment of TMP with α-MnO2/CA film coupled with dielectric barrier discharge system: Mechanism and safety assessment - Man Xiao; Chengwu Yi; Muhammad Imran Nawaz; Rongjie Yi; Haoran Liu (Chemosphere, 2026)

Design and development of a low-cost industrial prototype of spot-specific spraying system for potato weed detection using deep learning - Faiza Khan; Muhammad Naveed Tahir; Muhammad Aqib; Yubin Lan; Noureen Zafar; Shoaib Saleem; Zainab Haroon; Wenjiang Huang (Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 2026)

An end-to-end vision–language framework with LLM-based reasoning for decision-oriented tomato leaf disease management in greenhouse environments - Muhammad Shafay; Divya Velayudhan; Muhammad Owais; Taimur Hassan; Lakmal Seneviratne; Irfan Hussain; Naoufel Werghi (Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 2026)

Removal of arsenic from aqueous solution using a surface-functionalized magnetic biochar derived from Chlorella - Muhammad Irfan; Israr Masood ul Hasan; Muhammad Jafir; Chang Li; Jie Hu; Muhammad Moeen ud din; Khalid Hussain; Yixing Zhu; Liugen Zheng (Marine Pollution Bulletin, 2026)

Spatiotemporal dynamics of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in the North Jakarta Estuary under anthropogenic alteration: Geochemical signatures, pollution severity, and ecological risks - Muhammad Haikal Razi; Zahratunnisa (Marine Pollution Bulletin, 2026)

Rock–phosphate–enriched hydrochars derived from organic wastes: a sustainable amendment for multi-metal contaminated soil - Altaf Hussain Lahori; Monika Mierzwa-Hersztek; Nguyen Thi Lam; Sergij Vambol; Muhammad Iftikhar Hussain; Said Ali Akbar (Waste Management, 2026)

Vibration mitigation for underground tunnels using jet-grouted barriers subjected to impact pile driving - Syed Muhammad Faheem Rizvi; Guocai Wang; Juntao Wu (Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 2026)

NDVI-based vegetation monitoring and forecasting in Madinah (2014–2050) under the Saudi Green Initiative (SGI); using Google earth engine - Muhammad Shahab; Fahad Alshehri; Huma Shakoor (Urban Climate, 2026)

Protein-lipid-carbohydrate interactions in flavor retention: Emerging insight from nonthermal technologies to advanced analytics - Abdul Mueed; Ateeq Ahmad; Muhammad Hussain Ghazali; Molan Zhang; Abdullah Ahmed Butt; Fizza Saleem; Lijun You (Trends in Food Science & Technology, 2026)

Brown carbon light absorption and radiative forcing: Associations with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in urban northern Taiwan - Ankita Katoch; Yi-Wen Chen; Kuan-Ting Liu; Muhammad Arif; Yu-Hsiang Cheng (Urban Climate, 2026)

Transboundary smog dynamics: A spatiotemporal assessment of brick kiln emission impacts in Central Punjab, Amritsar, and Ferozepur - Ayesha Naz; Muhammad Farooq Iqbal; Muhammad Imran Shahzad; Muhammad Usman; Bilal Hassan (Urban Climate, 2026)

Protective effects of linagliptin and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate against APAP-induced acute liver injury: A biochemical, histological, and computational study - Mahnoor Yamin; Muhammad Ali; Arifa Mehreen; Bushra Akhtar; Mansour Abdulaziz Alsaleem; Salim Jamil; Ahmed Al-Emam; Hesham M. Hassan (Tissue and Cell, 2026)

Tapentadol induces progressive hepatic damage via disrupting Hippo–YAP and bile acid–FXR pathways: An integrated experimental and computational perspective - Han Hu; Salim Jamil; Muhammad Bilal Azmat; Mohammed Alissa; Ghfren S. Aloraini; Amal A. Albati; Ahmed Al-Emam; Hesham M. Hassan (Tissue and Cell, 2026)

Hesitant fuzzy multi-attribute decision making with swarm optimization for sustainable supply chain network design - Muhammad Tahir; Wajahat Ali; Aneesa Nawaz (Swarm and Evolutionary Computation, 2026)

Global trends and untapped potential of critical minerals for a sustainable future in the Arabian Peninsula - Muhammad Zaka Emad; Arshad Raza; Mohamed Mahmoud; Muhammad Shahzad Kamal; Daniyal Abbasi (The Extractive Industries and Society, 2026)

Global prevalence and epidemiological determinants of African horse sickness: A systematic review and meta-analysis - Muhammad Thohawi Elziyad Purnama; Lintang Winantya Firdausy; Faisal Fikri; Arya Pradana Wicaksono; Salipudin Tasil Maslamama; Lailia Dwi Kusuma Wardhani (The Veterinary Journal, 2026)

Climate change as a driver of bovine mastitis: Impacts on environmental pathogen ecology, host susceptibility, and future mitigation strategies - Ambreen Leghari; Faiz Muhammad Khand; Sheereen Laghari; Shakeel Ahmed Lakho (The Veterinary Journal, 2026)

Effect of split applications of silicon nanoparticles and conventional sources of Si on growth, antioxidant enzymes, and cadmium uptake in wheat under Cd stress - Muhammad Aamer Maqsood; Nimra Ashraf; Muhammad Zia-ur-Rehman; Muhammad Usman; Muhammad Rizwan; Hesham F. Alharby; Amnah M. Alamri; Refaat A. Abohassan (South African Journal of Botany, 2026)

Waste cooking oil conversion into multifunctional additives to develop economic bio-lubricant - Muhammad Sikandar; Javaria Ashiq; Ali Raza; Ameer Hamza; Mohammad Owais Aftab; Misbah Murshid; Maryam Rizwan; Azra Akbar; Muhammad Javid Iqbal (Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, 2026)

Optimization and pilot-scale validation of steam distillation for fresh turmeric essential Oil: Process modelling, bioactive profiling, antibacterial activity, and mass–energy balance - Dodyk Pranowo; Agus Suyono; Sukardi; Muhammad Arif Kamal; Wendra Gandhatyasri Rohmah; Arie Febrianto Mulyadi; Muhammad Hazwan bin Hamzah (Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, 2026)

Letter to editor on the paper titled: Respirable mineral dust toxicity across mining locations: A comparative study of field samples in an underground mine by Chen et al., 2026 - Muhammad Zaka Emad (Science of The Total Environment, 2026)

Virulence phenotype first: a framework for assessing the clinical risk of resistance-hypervirulence convergence in Klebsiella pneumoniae - Jiankang Zhao; Danni Pu; Muhammad Ali Syed; Rongrong Song; Yanyan Fan; Yan Liu; Bin Cao (Science Bulletin, 2026)

Large language model integration in agent-based modeling for the simulation and recycling system - Tsai Chi Kuo; Ibnu Zulkarnain; Dana Azizah Rahmat; Augustina Asih Rumanti; Muhammad Almaududi Pulungan (Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 2026)

Rhizosphere metabolic responses to soil acidification and their implications for nutrient uptake in eggplant - Tianqi Wang; Muhammad Awais; Xiaoyang Yu; Baiyi Bai; Zhen Wang; Ruirui Zhang; Lijie Yu; Dan Zhao; Xing Li; Ping Zhang; Roland Bol; Lijuan Yang (Rhizosphere, 2026)

Forests mycorrhizal types mediate responses of soil microbial carbon to microbial nitrogen but not phosphorus - Shuang Yang; Muhammad Shaaban; Chunhua Ji; Zhaoyong Shi; Jiakai Gao; Shanwei Wu (Rhizosphere, 2026)

Chemometric analysis of microplastics in tropical beach sediments of Bali, Indonesia: Distribution, polymer composition, and coastal processes - Mohd Rashidi Abdull Manap; Nur Fariesya Athierah Mohd Fadil; Nur Hayatna Mukhni; Muhammad Ibadurrahman Imizan; Herculano Martinho; Julian Alape; Jannik Werner Dams; Bruno S. Marangoni; Giorgio S. Senesi; Ramizah Azis; Pande Gde Sasmita Julyantoro; Haruka Nakano (Regional Studies in Marine Science, 2026)

Red-edge versus traditional vegetation indices for detecting mangrove stress in Sumatera peat soils: Satellite-based evidence and policy implications from a tropical reserve forest - Muhammad Rendana; Efan Fatra Jaya; Febrian Hadinata; Puteri Kusuma Wardhani; Edward Saleh; Wan Mohd Razi Idris; Rosazlin Abdullah (Regional Studies in Marine Science, 2026)

Sodium benzoate induces reproductive toxicity via hormonal disruption, ovarian damage and altering kisspeptin/RFRP-3 expression - Safdar Khan; Mohammad Attaullah; Muhammad Zubair; Muhammad Kashif Khan; Rahmat Ali; Sarwat Jahan (Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, 2026)

Provenance and fluvial-aeolian process of the late Pleistocene Houtian sand hills in Poyang Lake area, south China: Constrained by detrital zircon U–Pb geochronology - Dingding Du; Shuyuan Tian; Zhiwen Li; Jingjing Yu; Muhammad Saleem Mughal (Quaternary International, 2026)

Molecular mechanism of PpGST3 response to salicylic acid regulating sand pear (Pyrus pyrifolia) fruit senescence - Muhammad Muhammad; Huiying Wang; Yue Xu; Imran Hussain; Haiyan Shi (Postharvest Biology and Technology, 2026)

Mineralogical characterization and rock physics parameter estimation in sandstone reservoir: A template-based approach and cross-plots analysis - Muhsan Ehsan; Muhammad Nofal Munir; Rujun Chen; Muhammad Ali; Kamal Abdelrahman; Ali Y. Kahal (Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C, 2026)

Multi-sensor deep learning approach for landslide susceptibility mapping under climate and anthropogenic pressures - Xiuping Zhang; Xulong Duan; Umer Khalil; Muhammad Ali Muhammadi; Hela Elmannai; Abeer D. Algarni; Dmitry E. Kucher (Physics and Chemistry of the Earth, Parts A/B/C, 2026)

Neural network-driven exploration of wave phenomena in ocean and fluid environments - Usman Younas; Fengping Yao; Jan Muhammad (Ocean Engineering, 2026)

Mechanical responses of plate-monopile hybrid foundation under cyclic load with different patterns - Yukun Ma; Chuanjie Xu; Sayan Bhattacharyya; Subhamoy Bhattacharya; Muhammad Aleem; Liang Cui (Ocean Engineering, 2026)

Investigating the higher-dimensional dynamical perspective of the Boiti–Leon–Manna–Pempinelli equation for modeling complex wave interactions in fluid systems - Jianglong Shen; Jan Muhammad; Usman Younas (Ocean Engineering, 2026)

A freak-wave event-curation workflow for predicting mooring-line tensions and platform response of floating offshore wind turbines - A.K. Muhammad; Z. Nizamani; Aqeel Ahmed; Akihiko Nakayama; Mirza Munir Ahmed (Ocean Engineering, 2026)

Influence of inter-device spacing on performance and blade loads in staggered arrays of tidal current turbines - Mujahid Badshah; Saeed Badshah; Zia Ur Rehman; Sajjad Ahmad; Muhammad Amjad; Sakhi Jan; Imtiaz Alam Shah (Ocean Engineering, 2026)

Lipid biomarkers recording marine redox conditions and biological community structures across the Precambrian–Cambrian transition from the west passive margin of the Indian Plate - Imran Khan; Zhiwei Gao; Guangli Wang; Qingyong Luo; Muhammad Jamil; Ningning Zhong; Yongge Sun (Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology, 2026)

Combining model-based and data-driven models: An application to synthetic biology resource competition - Atefe Darabi; Zheming An; Muhammad Ali Al-Radhawi; William Cho; Milad Siami; Eduardo D. Sontag (Mathematical Biosciences, 2026)

Computational intelligence based land-use allocation approaches for mixed use areas - Sabab Aosaf; Muhammad Ali Nayeem; Afsana Haque; M. Sohel Rahman (Land Use Policy, 2026)

Parametric optimization and mechanistic investigation of polyvinyl chloride microplastic degradation via an intensified hydrothermal Fenton reaction - Muhammad Zeeshan Gulzar; Guijian Liu; Muhammad Imran; Muhammad Arif; Samina Irshad; Bisma Sattar; Muhammad Irtaza Sajjad Haider; Huihui Zhou; Balal Yousaf (Journal of Water Process Engineering, 2026)

Removal of perfluoroalkyl substances from drinking water with anion exchange resins and a divinylbenzene sorbent in column experiments - Omamah Ali; Muhammad Zeeshan; Daniel Mahringer; Alexander Kämpfe; Aki Sebastian Ruhl (Journal of Water Process Engineering, 2026)

Protective effects of zinc and Prunus amygdalus against cadmium-induced nephrotoxicity in male Albino rats - Muhammad Talha Ishaq; Faiza Zubair; Naila Riaz; Hira Kanwal; Ayesha Tehreem Shahbaz; Tooba Tahir; Nudrat Rafique; Mehwish Perveen; Rabia Irfan; Naila Amjad (Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology, 2026)

Atg5-mediated autophagy modulation shapes the outcome of Bombyx mori Nucleopolyhedrovirus infection in silkworms - Nasir Mehmood; Mian Muhammad Awais; Wensheng Yu; Haixu Bian; Jingchen Sun (Journal of Invertebrate Pathology, 2026)

Insights into the Contortylenchus genitalicola (Tylenchida: Allantonematidae) parasitism in Monochamus alternatus (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) in China - Lichao Wang; Huan Li; Yajing Song; Junwei Wang; Muhammad Faizan Latif; Chenning Zhang; Ming Xu; Min Li; Fengmao Chen (Journal of Invertebrate Pathology, 2026)

3D point cloud based optical tracking of dynamic quality degradation during drying of fruits and vegetables - Muhammad Tayyab; Barbara Sturm; Farhad Khoshnam; Mulugeta Admasu Delele; Arman Arefi (Journal of Food Engineering, 2026)

Synergistic effects of pulsed electric field and ultrasound on microstructure and bioactive properties of fresh and old ginger juice - Zhong Han; Wenhao Xiao; Ji Ma; Muhammad Mohsin Raza; Xin-An Zeng; Muhammad Faisal Manzoor; Muhammad Talha Afraz (Journal of Food Engineering, 2026)

β-radiation exfoliation of LDH nanosheets for next-generation water treatment membranes - Muhammad ‘Adli Nor Azman; Pei Sean Goh; S. Selambakkannu; Yuyang Yao; Ahmad Fauzi Ismail; Khairulnadzmi Jamaluddin; Nur Diyana Suzaimi; Ahmad Syazwan Sahril (Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2026)

Impact of CODMn gradients on element cycling in a membrane-aeration combined with bacteria–algae symbiosis system for mariculture wastewater treatment - Yingzhen Wei; Muhammad Naeem Ramzan; Wen Yang; Zhongming Zheng (Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2026)

Tailoring polysulfone-based hollow fiber membrane for final discharge of palm oil mill effluent reclamation via membrane distillation - Nurul Huda; Mohd Hafiz Dzarfan Othman; Roziana Kamaludin; Mohd Hafiz Puteh; Siti Khadijah Hubaidillah; Deni Shidqi Khaerudini; Tutuk Djoko Kusworo; Korai Muhammad Safar; Liew Chia Ming; Parvin Asogan; Mustapa Salisu Muhammad (Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2026)

Electrospun nanofiber membranes for air filtration: Charge engineering, wettability control, antimicrobial function, and gas-phase removal - Nasrul Arahman; Afrillia Fahrina; Sri Mulyati; Lisendra Marbelia; Manhuwal Walad; Nova Kurnia; Muhammad Asy’ari; Asim Laeeq Khan; Muhammad Roil Bilad (Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2026)

Advances in functional carbon composites for electrochemical energy conversion and catalysis: Design strategies, mechanisms and future prospects - Luqman Ali; Muhammad Usman Hameed; Xingfen Huang; Saleem Raza; Abdul Majid Khan; Mashkoor Ahmad; Akif Safeen; Imran Shakir (Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2026)

Syzygium cumini-mediated MnO2, Fe3O4 and Mn2FeO4 nanostructures for electrocatalytic water splitting - Fatima Ubaid; Riyadh H. Alshammari; Shabbir Hussain; Muhammad Arif; Muhammad Tariq; Khurram Shahzad Munawar; Asif Ali Tahir (Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2026)

A V-shaped CNT-decorated LiNi0.8Co0.15Al0.05O2 photothermal fabric for high-efficiency solar steam generation and desalination - Huibin Guan; Naila Arshad; Bushra Shakoor; Najah Alwadie; Xiaochao Fan; Ruijing Shi; Van-Duong Dao; Nang Xuan Ho; Jian Zhang; Muhammad Sultan Irshad; Calvyn T. Howells; Phuong Anh Lam; et al. (Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2026)

Assessment of groundwater quality and fluoride health risks using multimetric indices in Balochistan, Pakistan - Muhammad Zaheer; Waqar Azeem Jadoon; Memet Varol; Ibraheem Khan; Abu Reza Md Towfiqul Islam (Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2026)

Toward next-generation PEM fuel cells: Recent progress in materials, design, and commercialization - Hongsheng Xu; Akeel Qadir; Xiangyu Zeng; Saad Ahmed; Muhammad Hassan (Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2026)

Biomass-derived biochar as a precursor for graphene-like carbon materials via slow pyrolysis: A review - Illa Rizianiza; Eny Kusrini; Ahmad Indra Siswantara; Muhammad Aziz; Ponky Ivo; Imam Jauhari Maknun; Rendika Rumaldin Ichsan; Kuntum Khoiro Ummatin; Anwar Usman (Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2026)

Systematic evaluation of wastewater surveillance of infectious diseases in low- and middle-income countries during the COVID-19 pandemic - Md Pervez Kabir; Asma Safia Disha; Muhammad Mainuddin Patwary; Mahadi Hasan; Sharif Mutasim Billah; Juvair Hossan; Afrin Laila Parvin; Mehedi Hasan; Tyson E. Graber; Egide Kalisa; Robert Delatolla (Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2026)

Unveiling the role of environmental policy stringency and informatization in shaping the e-waste landscape in Europe - Ahmed Usman; Syed Muhammad Mudassir Abbas Naqvi; Ilhan Ozturk; Ali Hassan (Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2026)

Z-scheme charge transfer–driven peroxymonosulfate activation over MIL-53-NH₂(Fe)/Bi₂WO₆ for mechanistic degradation of polystyrene microplastics - Fei Meng; Muhammad Haris Khan; Shafqat Ali; Zareen Zuhra; Dugang Chen; Zhaowei Zhang (Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2026)

In-situ growth of layer double hydroxides on TFC membranes to improve forward osmosis performance - Bilal Ejaz Khan; Asif Mahmood; Muhammad Zaman; Woei Jye Lau (Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2026)

Synergistic adsorption and visible-light driven photocatalysis using WO3/ZnO n-n type II heterojunction for tetracycline-contaminated wastewater treatment - Andri Cahyo Kumoro; Muhammad Itsar Hanif; Meitri Bella Puspa; Febio Dalanta; Tutuk Djoko Kusworo (Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2026)

Next-generation thermal management systems for lithium-ion batteries: Enhancing the performance and safety in electric vehicles - Zahid Bashir; Riaz Hussain; Hafeez Khoharo; Jarrar Ali Jaffri; A.L. Saroj; Shahid Bashir; Jeyraj Selvaraj; Muhammad Shakeel Ahmad (Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2026)

AACVD-derived Co-Ni alloys for the efficient electrooxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural to 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid - Muthumariappan Akilarasan; Muhammad Ali Ehsan; Mohsin Pasha; Maryum Ali; Muhammad Nawaz Tahir; Muhammad Bilal Khan Niazi; Wasif Farooq (Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2026)

Plasma-ethyl methanesulfonate co-mutagenesis builds an atpA-anchored energy triad to greatly boost triacylglycerol accumulation in Chlorella vulgaris for clean biofuel production - Xin Sun; Chang Yu; Xiuli Ran; Hongwei Li; Lili Yang; Lei Ye; Muhammad Ishtiaq Ali; Binchen Mao (Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2026)

Electrothermally regenerable electrospun MXene-PLA composite filters with multi-stage smart filtration - Muhammad Kashif; Muhammad Qasim; Yong Liu (Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2026)

Comparative cradle-to-application life cycle assessment of hydrogen pathways: Role of ethanol purity and end-use efficiency in SOFCs and hydrogen engines - Muhammad Usman; Yasuko Yanagida; Tetsuya Yamada (Journal of Cleaner Production, 2026)

Sustainable cellulose beads for continuous-flow photocatalytic water purification with rapid mineralization and long-term stability - Lili Zhang; Xi Guan; Chun Shi; Muhammad Wajid Ullah; Zhiguo Wang; JinXia Ma (Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2026)

Warming-acidification synergy amplifies plastisphere-mediated nitrous oxide emissions - Muhammad Ayaz; Liu Wenjing; Min Deng; Lu Li; Kang Song (Journal of Environmental Management, 2026)

Identifying industry 5.0 workforce skills for sustainable and human centric transformation: A multi-stakeholder expert panel study in a developing country - Sabeen Malik; Mehreen Malik; Bibi Khadija; Muhammad Arif Nadeem Saqib (Journal of Environmental Management, 2026)

The rising power of females: Dioecious shrub enhances soil organic carbon sequestration via fungal necromass in chronosequence of desertified alpine grassland restoration - Dongming Chen; Muhammad Ibrar; Fei Yan; Geng Sun; Ran Xue; Aomei Jia; Jiqiong Zhou; Yongheng Gao; Congyu Ma; Meng Wang; Jian Zhang; Zhouwen Ma; et al. (Journal of Environmental Management, 2026)

Resistome–Virulome–Pathobiome nexus in agroecosystem soils - Kubwimana Jean Jacques; Yilong Hao; Anqi Sun; Syed Shabi UI Hassan Kazmi; Stanley Chukwuemeka Ihenetu; Muhammad Azeem; Qian Xiang; Qing-Lin Chen (Journal of Environmental Sciences, 2026)

Fate, occurrence and dietary risk of emerging brominated contaminants, legacy persistent organic pollutants and heavy metals in landfill-raised cattle - Bonusa Nabila Huda; Aldeno Rachmad Ika; Nindhita Proboretno; Muhammad Walhiswandi; Jein-Wen Chen; Yuyun Ismawati (Journal of Environmental Sciences, 2026)

Oryza rufipogon and diosgenin alleviate cadmium toxicity by limiting grain translocation in rice: Insights from molecular and physiological regulation mechanisms - Minghui Zhong; Zhen Li; Lixia Sun; Shafaqat Ali; Weiwei Xia; Jingwen Liu; Jiacheng Jin; Muhammad Qasim Shahid; Fozia Ghouri (Journal of Environmental Sciences, 2026)

Unraveling the endocrine disruption potential of microplastics in testosterone regulation - Muhammad Babar Khawar; Ali Afzal; Kashifa Jalil; Tayyba Jan; Zaira Ahmad; Amna Rehman; Hanan Afzal; Sadia Ahmad; Afzal Nimra; Muhammad Ahsan Ashraf (Journal of Environmental Sciences, 2026)

Radioisotopes in Quaternary geochronology: Recent advances - Partha Sarathi Jena; Arvind Shukla; Mir Muhammad Nizamani; Muhammad Ali; Zhou Qu; ZhongPing Lai (Journal of Environmental Radioactivity, 2026)

Corrigendum to “A Source-Environment-Response (SER) approach for solving Spatio-temporal radon transport in different media” [J. Atmos. Sol. Terr. Phys.- 282, May (2026), 106796] - Ahmad Muhammad; Ibrahim Yahaya Muhammad; Ahmed H. Ali; Muhammad Abubakar Isah; Salim Jibrin Danbatta; Ahmed Sait Alali (Journal of Atmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics, 2026)

Deep learning-based detection and statistical analysis of equatorial spread F using ionogram data in the African sector - Yushau Muhammad Sulaiman; Daniel Okoh; Benjamin Wisdom Joshua; Mustapha Abbas (Journal of Atmospheric and Solar-Terrestrial Physics, 2026)

Physics-informed synthetic data and transformer-based segmentation for sinkhole detection in railway LiDAR point clouds - Maryem Bouali; Fakhreddine Ababsa; Rani El Meouche; Muhammad Ali Sammuneh; Bahar Salavati; Flavien Viguier (ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, 2026)

An innovative minimum cost flow phase unwrapping algorithm based on compressive sensing for multi-temporal small baseline DInSAR interferograms sequences - Muhammad Yasir; Francesco Casu; Claudio De Luca; Giovanni Onorato; Riccardo Lanari; Michele Manunta (ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, 2026)

Acetic acid-mediated stabilization of texture and pectin networks during thermal processing of Yam (Dioscorea polystachya): Multi-scale structural and molecular insights - Muhammad Burhan Khan Tareen; Nawal Saeed; Yanzhao Liu; Maqbool Ahamd; Xianqiang Chen; Guoxun Chen; Jie Li; Shoulei Yan (Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies, 2026)

GPC climate/atmosphere section remit - Alan Haywood; Muhammad Mubashar Dogar; Ran Feng; Gabriel Pontes; Christian Stepanek (Global and Planetary Change, 2026)

Subsoil drilling with air injection enhances fodder beet yield in Sandy soil - Muhammad Ali; Muhammad Qaswar; Ajit Borundia; Abdul M. Mouazen (Geoderma Regional, 2026)

Corrigendum to “Amorphous LaAlO3-derived electrolyte: Harnessing structural disorder for high proton conductivity in LT-CFC electrolytes”. [Fuel 412 (2025) 138022. doi: 10.1016/j.fuel.2025.138022] - Muhammad Ahsan Masood; Sajid Rauf; Muhammad Shahid Sharif; Zuhra Tayyab; Naveed Mushtaq; MAK Yousaf Shah; Touseef Ahmad; Atif Nazar; Bushra Bibi; Aljawhara H. Almuqrin; Abdullah N. Alodhayb; Hafsa Mansha; et al. (Fuel, 2026)