Hydroxyalkylation–alkylation of biomass-derived furanics toward sustainable aviation fuel production: Reaction pathways, catalysts and design strategies - Feri Mukhayan; Muhammad Yusril Baihaqi; Muhammad Al Muttaqii; Muhammad Ridwan; Indri Yati (Bioresource Technology Reports, 2026)

Nanopriming with biogenic selenium nanoparticles restores physiological performance and antioxidant defense in salt-stressed maize cultivars - Hummera Nawaz; Amina Ameer; Ameer Khan; Anees Manzoor; Muhammad Jamil; Saima Shafique; Ansar Mehmood; Khawaja Shafique Ahmad (Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 2026)

Deciphering the role of potato peel on sunflower hybrids growth, photosynthesis, osmoregulation, oxidative defense and ion uptake under salinity - Sundas Fatima; Aasma Tufail; Muhammad Bilal Hafeez; Samreen Nazeer; Noreen Zahra; Fatima Latif; Sabina Asghar; Muhammad Ahsan; Muhammad Hamza; Muhammad Zubair Akram (Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 2026)

Melatonin and melatonin-functionalized quantum dots enhance antioxidant defense, attenuate cadmium uptake, and improve yield performance in bread wheat under cadmium stress - Shiza Mukhtar; Samina Bibi; Muhammad Anas; Munaza Mehreen; Umar Masood Quraishi (Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 2026)

Biochar-amended soil and foliar-applied TiO2 nanoparticles: Mechanistic insights into chromium stress mitigation in rice - Muhammad Waseem; Saqib Ali; Muhammad Saim Talal; Tayyaba Akhtar (Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 2026)

Alleviation of salinity induced toxicity in quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) through ascorbic acid application - Muhammad Faisal Maqsood; Tahira Fatima; Rehana Kanwal; Fozia Farhat; Muhammad Shahbaz; Muhammad Jamil; Saba Shafqat; Muhammad Asif; Muhammad Hamza Maqsood; Maryam Tariq; Usman Zulfiqar; Muhammad Ahmad (Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 2026)

Pressmud Alleviates Cadmium Stress in Wheat by Enhancing Soil Microbial Activity, Nutrient Uptake and Limiting Cd Accumulation - Basit Haider; Muhammad Imran; Fuad Ameen; Hadeeqa Arshad; Azhar Hussain; Ruijia Liu; Asif Naeem (Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2026)

Baseline Assessment of Municipal Wastewater Parameters in 20 Rural Areas of Punjab, Pakistan: A First-Ever Framework for Development of Sustainable Decentralized Treatment Plants - Abdul Manan; Tausif Ahmad; Syed Nadir Hussain; Hafiz Muhammad Anwaar Asghar (Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2026)

Evaluation of Heavy Metal Tolerant Plant Growth Promoting Pseudomonas Strains for Improving the Growth of Eggplant (Solanum Melongena L.) under Lead (Pb) Stress - Uzma Ambreen; Muhammad Shabaan; Muhammad Junaid Sarwar; Mehreen Malik; Saira Sulaman; Hafiz Naeem Asghar; Usman Zulfiqar; Hossam S. El-Beltagi; Gamal Awad El-Shaboury; Arzu Bakhshaliyeva; Abdulrahman Alasmari (Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2026)

Spatiotemporal Distribution of Cyanobacteria in Tropical Freshwater Reservoir and Machine Learning Prediction using Explainable Artificial Intelligence - Muhammad Sarfraz Ahmad Mangat; Teh Sabariah binti Abd Manan; Sharifah Sakinah Syed Abd Mutalib; Zarimah Mohd Hanafiah; Nur Azwa Muhamad Bashar; Salmia Beddu; Nur Liyana Mohd Kamal; Daud Mohamad; Shatha Aser Hamad Aldala’in; Adel Gohari; Wan Hanna Melini Wan Mohtar; Muhammad Raza Ul Mustafa; et al. (Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2026)

Interactive Effects of Rhizobium and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Reduced Heavy Metal Uptake and Enhanced Antioxidants and Yield in Cicer arietinum L. Grown in Metal Contaminated Sewage Sludge-amended Soil - Mudassara Hasan; Mohd Irfan Naikoo; Fauzia Naushin; Saurabh Kumar; Fareed A. Khan; Luai Muhammad Alhems (Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2026)

Green Synthesis of a ZnO@Sorghum Nano-Bioadsorbent for Enhanced Dye Wastewater Treatment - Muhammad Arslan Khalil; Bushra Sadia; Saima Noreen; Faisal Saeed Awan; Azeem Iqbal Khan; Muhammad Asif; Bilal Ahmad (Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2026)

Optimizing Nitrogen Fertilization through Combined Sources and Split Humic Acid Application Improves Wheat Productivity and Stress Resilience in Semi-arid Soils - Tahir Fazal; Muhammad Aurangzaib; Umar Arshad; Rashid Iqbal; Muhammad Raheel; Allah Ditta; Mohamed Taha Yassin (Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2026)

Natural Resource Depletion, Trade Flows, and CO₂ Emissions: A Panel Econometric Analysis of the Three Most Populous Economies - Hafiz Muddassir Majeed Butt; Liguo Zhang; Jiequn Guo; Muhammad Hamze Naseem (Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2026)

Feature Selection and Data Decomposition-Driven Drought Forecasting: Designing Hybrid Deep Learning Models - Ayesha Parveen; Muhammad Azhar; Muhammad Gulistan; Mumtaz Ali; Aitazaz A. Farooque (Water Resources Management, 2026)

Smart Wastewater Management: Data-Driven Prediction of Wastewater Using Optimized Learning Techniques - Ali Aldrees; Mohammad Jameel; Bilal Siddiq; Muhammad Hussain; Muhammad Faisal Javed; Furqan Ahmad (Water Conservation Science and Engineering, 2026)

Development and Performance Evaluation of an Indigenized Smart Field Lysimeter for Relative Crop Water-Use Assessment - Muhammad Faisal; Fiaz Hussain; Shoaib Rashid Saleem; Saliha Qamar (Water Conservation Science and Engineering, 2026)

Recent Advances in Heterogeneous Solar Photocatalytic Reactors for Wastewater Treatment - Muhammad Asif Hanif; Khurram Shahzad; Sara Yaqoob; Arshid Mahmood Ali (Water Conservation Science and Engineering, 2026)

Epigallocatechin gallate attenuates free fatty acid-induced hepatocyte apoptosis by restoring endoplasmic reticulum homeostasis - Ran Yu; Yunlong Jiang; Shujing Tan; Junpeng Huang; Dong Hu; Lin Zhou; Muhammad Huraira Waseem; Weiguo Zhao; Chengmin Li (Veterinary Research Communications, 2026)

Propylparaben exposure induces hematobiochemical alterations, genotoxicity oxidative stress and apoptosis in Labeo rohita - Hasnain Akmal; Shabbir Ahmad; Muhammad Ahsan Riaz; Farhat Jabeen; Shahid Sherzada; Khurram Shahzad (Veterinary Research Communications, 2026)

Early winter precipitation variability over Pakistan and associated ENSO teleconnections - Romesa Najeeb; Irfan Ur Rashid; Rehan Ahmed; Muhammad Adnan Abid; Elham Ghasemifar; Ibrahim Alsafari (Theoretical and Applied Climatology, 2026)

Assessment of functional trait variation in arid-zone plant families to evaluate indicator species for rehabilitation of degraded landscapes - Eisha Kanwal; Farooq Ahmad; Ansa Asghar; Ummar Iqbal; Anum Javaid; Mansoor Hameed; Muhammad Sajid Aqeel Ahmad; Saba Gul; Muhammad Irshad; Khawaja Shafique Ahmad (The Science of Nature, 2026)

Ethnobotany of desert medicinal plants and their sustainable ethnomedicinal utilization - Salman Majeed; Muhammad Zafar; Sayyara Ibadullayeva; Nahaa M Alotaibi; Sheikh Zain Ul Abidin; Muhammad Rizwan Khan; Sumreen Dawood; Khuzin Dinislam; Adnan Amin (The Science of Nature, 2026)

Social life cycle assessment of integrated municipal solid waste management scenarios: a case study of Pakistan - Shoaib Muhammad; Musharib Khan; Wajiha Ahmed; Taimur Mazhar Sheikh; Kok Sin Woon (The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, 2026)

Characterization of Sugarcane Genotypes for Bioenergy Production: Exploiting In Vitro Mutagenesis to Ameliorate Energy-Related Traits - Shafquat Yasmeen; Sana Munir; Muhammad Abu Bakar Jaffar; Muhammad Tahir Khan; Imtiaz Ahmed Khan (Sugar Tech, 2026)

Assessing drought dynamics across climatic zones using parametric and entropy copula models - Muhammad Owais Khan; Luca Di Persio; Rizwan Niaz; Hefa Cheng; Laila A. Al-Essa; Hanen Louati; Mhassen. E. E. Dalam (Stochastic Environmental Research and Risk Assessment, 2026)

Geostatistical and PMF-based source apportionment of heavy metal contamination in the groundwater of Faisalabad, Pakistan: water quality and health risk assessment - Muhammad Hassan Bashir; Asad Hussain; Muhammad Tahir Shehzad; Amna Zulfqar (Stochastic Environmental Research and Risk Assessment, 2026)

District-level healthcare accessibility under flood-conditioned road network disruption in Pakistan - Ramla Khan; Martin Lauer; Muhammad Marwan (Spatial Information Research, 2026)

Spatiotemporal Assessment of Agricultural Drought in Semiarid Northern Nigeria Using MODIS Data and Explainable Random Forest (2000–2025) - Muhammad Lawal Abubakar; Asmau M. Ahmed; Sidikatu Aliyu; Saadatu Umaru Baba; Muhammad Sambo Ahmed; Khalid Ibrahim Richifa (Pure and Applied Geophysics, 2026)

Utilizing Gamma Radiation for Sustainable Potato Farming: A Study to Enhance Potato Yield and Growth Parameters - Kalsoom Asghar Ali; Muhammad Junaid; Ashraf Ahmed Qurtam; Fahd A. Nasr; Zia-Ul-Haq (Potato Research, 2026)

Harnessing biostimulants to alleviate potentially toxic element stress in vegetable crops - Amna Jamil; Waqas Liaqat; Asia Maqbool; Pramod Sargar; Muhammad Anwar-Ul-Haq; Shraddha Samindre; Muhammad Faheem Jan; Faheem Shehzad Baloch; Heba I. Mohamed; Muhammad Tanveer Altaf (Planta, 2026)

Nano-enabled RNAi strategies for sustainable citrus protection against viral pathogens - Amjad Ali; Ameel Riaz; Muhammad Faiq; Jaya Seelan Sathiya Seelan; Faheem Shehzad Baloch; Muhammad Aasim; Muhammad Shahbaz (Planta, 2026)

Multi-tissue transcriptomics reveals candidate co-expression and metabolic networks associated with low-nitrogen adaptation in oat - Chenyue Yang; Zhongxiang Li; Muhammad Bilal; Yunyun Pang; Mengxin Zhu; Tao Hu (Plant and Soil, 2026)

Returning straw and applying appropriate nitrogen fertilizer could increase acid-hydrolysable ammonium nitrogen and amino sugar nitrogen in the soil, thereby promoting effective panicle number and ultimately boosting rice yield - Linya Lu; Zhengli Song; Yang Hu; Liang Luo; Guiling Xu; Yuehua Feng; Muhammad Usama Latif; Somsana Phonenasay; Bingping Cui; Xiangjun Xu; Jianhua Huang; Yanni Wei (Plant and Soil, 2026)

A critical review of mercury in the soil–plant-air system: mercury transport and accumulation, plant response mechanisms, and mitigation strategies - Ying Xing; Zhi Yu; Muhammad Shahid; Reni Ustiatik; Jianxu Wang (Plant and Soil, 2026)

High straw application improves the quality of coastal saline soil despite reducing fungal network stability and resilience - Cencen Guo; Junna Sun; Xinyue Wang; Yajun Geng; Guangcheng Shao; Ying Zhao; Yinghua Pan; Runya Yang; Zhenhua Zhang; Muhammad Saqib (Plant and Soil, 2026)

Hydrographic structure and turbulent mixing in the Sulu Sea, Sulawesi Sea and Sangihe-Talaud Waters - Muh Firdaus; Agus Saleh Atmadipoera; Adi Purwandana; Asep Priatna; Asep Ma’mun; Muhammad Taufik (Ocean Dynamics, 2026)

Analysing observation based source terms: validations and spatial analysis of high-resolution wave hindcast in the Arabian Sea, emphasizing low wind conditions - Muhammad Yasrab; Alexander V. Babanin; Murtaza Taak (Ocean Dynamics, 2026)

Spatiotemporal variability of particulate organic carbon in relation to chlorophyll-a and sea surface temperature in the Arabian Gulf - Md Masudur Rahman; Roman Shults; Rajendran Sankaran; Wanchang Zhang; Mahfuzur Rahman; Muhammad Usman (Ocean Dynamics, 2026)

Variable-rate bio-based nitrogen fertilization in grain maize: field evaluations in Belgium - Nazerke Amangeldy; Angela Guerrero; Hongzhen Luo; Muhammad Abdul Munnaf; Geert Haesaert; Erik Meers; Abdul M. Mouazen (Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems, 2026)

Uncertainty-Driven Modeling of Microporosity and Permeability in Clastic Reservoirs Using Random Forest - Muhammad Risha; Mohamed Elsaadany; Paul Liu (Natural Resources Research, 2026)
Predicting microporosity and permeability in clastic reservoirs is a challenge in reservoir quality assessment, especially in formations where direct measurements are difficult or expensive. These reservoir properties are fundamental in determining a reservoir’s capacity for fluid storage and transmission, yet conventional methods for evaluating them, such as mercury injection capillary pressure and scanning electron microscopy, are resource-intensive. The aim of this study was to develop a cost-effective machine learning model to predict complex reservoir properties using readily available field data and basic laboratory analyses. A random forest classifier was employed, utilizing key geological parameters such as porosity, grain size distribution, and spectral gamma-ray measurements. An uncertainty analysis was applied to account for natural variability, expanding the dataset, and enhancing the model’s robustness. The model achieved a high level of accuracy in predicting microporosity (93%) and permeability levels (88%) using cross-validation and independent holdout evaluation. By using easily obtainable data, this model reduces the reliance on expensive laboratory methods, making it a valuable tool for early-stage exploration, especially in remote or offshore environments. By incorporating uncertainty, the model reflects geological variability more realistically and improves confidence in predictions, particularly when decisions must be made with limited or noisy input data. The integration of machine learning with uncertainty analysis provides a reliable and cost-effective approach for evaluating key reservoir properties in siliciclastic formations. This model offers a practical solution to improve reservoir quality assessments, enhancing decision-making in exploration planning and risk reduction, especially where direct measurements are limited enabling more informed decision-making and optimizing exploration efforts.

Mathematical model of atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration, forest biomass, and coal mining under real data - Moh. Nurul Huda; Agus Suryanto; Isnani Darti; Muhammad Fakhruddin (Modeling Earth Systems and Environment, 2026)

Modeling pneumonia cases with environmental and interregional dependence using a vine copula-based multilayer perceptron - Ahmad Saiful Jamil; Atina Ahdika; Muhammad Fakhruddin; Putu Yuliandari; Sumiati Sumiati (Modeling Earth Systems and Environment, 2026)

Characterization and Wound-Healing Effects of Fucoidan from Sargassum polycystum Collected in South Sulawesi in a Staphylococcus aureus-Infected Rat Model - Fausyiah Sasmitha AB; Frederika Tangdilintin; Sulistiawati Sulistiawati; Siti Nur Fatimah; Stephanie Stephanie; Muhammad Nur Amir; Syamsiah Syamsiah; Ngoc Dan Thuy Nguyen; Taifo Mahmud; Muhammad Nasrum Massi; Marianti Manggau (Marine Biotechnology, 2026)

Complementary effects of silicon-induced plant defense and Trichogramma pretiosum biological control of fall armyworm in maize - Kamran Haider; Muhammad Sufian; Dilawar Abbas; Kamil Kabir; Muhammad Lubaid Khalid; Ahmed Mahmoud Ismail (Journal of Plant Diseases and Protection, 2026)

Exploring the antifungal potential of Lignosus rhinocerus as a green nano factory for silver nanoparticles synthesis against plant pathogens - Muhammad Shahbaz; Chuan Cheak Chong; Kishneth Palaniveloo; Jaya Seelan Sathiya Seelan (Journal of Plant Diseases and Protection, 2026)

Formulation and Evaluation of Losartan Potassium Microparticles Loaded Controlled-Release Tablets: An In-Vitro Perspective - Kamran Ahmad Khan; Ashfaq Ahmad; Muhammad Israr; Saima Mahmood; Farman Shah; Naveed Ullah; Fida Muhammad; Anam Adil; Sami ul Haq; Haroon Khan (Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation, 2026)

Preliminary Insight into the Antifungal and Anti-melanogenic Potential of a Xanthenone-based Hit Compound: In Vitro and In Vivo Zebrafish Evaluation - Amirah Hani Ramli; PuAuthorNamejali Swain; E. H. T. Thulshan Jayathilaka; Mawalle Kankanamge Hasitha Madhawa Dias; Muhammad Syafiq Akmal Mohd Fahmi; Emilia Abdul Malek; Yaya Rukayadi; Kok Wai Lam; Yee Seng Tan; Chien Ing Yeo; Cheol-Hee Kim; Mahanama De Zoysa; et al. (Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation, 2026)

Structure Guided Identification of Small Molecule Inhibitors Targeting Staphylococcus aureus α-Hemolysin - Saeed Ullah Khattak; Nida Raza; Mawahib Ahmed; Ayesha Saleem; Muhammad Salim; Sajjad Ahmad (Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation, 2026)

Natural Compounds as Potential Inhibitors of Monkeypox A42R: Docking, Dynamics, and Energetic Insights - Muhammad Hanzla; Ozair Khurram Hashmi; Naureen Mallick; Saltanat Aghayeva; Reaz Uddin (Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation, 2026)

Synthesis, Physicochemical Characterization and Antibacterial Assessment of Curcumin/2-Hydroxypropyl-β-Cyclodextrin-Functionalized Silver Nanoparticles (cAgNPs) - Amirul Hakim Azmi; Nur Asyura Nor Amdan; Syed Mahmood; Riyanto Teguh Widodo; Muhammad Kumayl Abdulwahab; Zarif Mohamed Sofian (Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation, 2026)

Artificial Intelligence-assisted Discovery of Novel Bilastine and Bepotastine Analogs Against the Histamine H1 Receptor: Integrated Molecular Dynamics and MM/PBSA Evaluation - Muhammad Husnain; Shabbir Muhammad; Shamsa Bibi; Shafiq ur Rehman; Abdullah G. Al-Sehemi; Shimmaa Mansour Moustafa Mohamed; Saleh S. Alarfaji (Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation, 2026)

Methotrexate Loaded Polymeric Patches with Penetration Enhancers for Transdermal Delivery: in vitro, Ex Vivo, and in Vivo Characterization - Muhammad Shahid Latif; Asif Nawaz; Muhammad Khurshid Alam Shah; Muhammad Fareed; Muhammad Waseem Khan; Muhammad Luqman Nordin; Omar Awad Alsaidan; Sami I. Alzarea (Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation, 2026)

Evaluation of Chitosan-Methotrexate Nanoparticles Loaded in Alginate Beads for Controlled Drug Delivery Against Breast Cancer - Abdullah Khan; Muhammad Fareed; Muhammad Khurshid Alam Shah; Asif Nawaz; Muhammad Faisal Shahzad; Muhammad Fauzi Abd Jalil; Zarif Mohamed Sofian; Muhammad Luqman Nordin (Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation, 2026)

Reconstructing acid sulfate soil ponds for conservation-oriented silvo-aquaculture: hydrological and soil controls on early mangrove establishment - Akhmad Mustafa; Asda Laining; Hidayat Suryanto Suwoyo; Hiroshi Imae; Toshifumi Serizawa; Rachman Syah; Mohammad Syaichudin; Makmur .; Agus Nawang; Ince Ayu Khairana Kadriah; Sri Redjeki Hesti Mulyaningrum; Lideman .; et al. (Journal of Coastal Conservation, 2026)

Water quality and pollution sources in the coastal region of Balochistan, Pakistan: a call for sustainable coastal water management - Humaira Kanwal; Lubna Ghazal; Suraiya Jabeen; Muhammad Arsalan; Syed Wasi Haider (Journal of Coastal Conservation, 2026)

The challenges and strategies of the traditional wooden shipyard industry in Pagatan, Tanah Bumbu Regency, South Kalimantan - Muhammad Arsyad; Muh Yusril Sam (Journal of Coastal Conservation, 2026)

Environmental KPI Reporting in Ports: Patterns, Gaps, and Opportunities for Systemic Change - Seyedeh Azadeh Alavi-Borazjani; Muhammad Noman Shafique; Zeeshan Arshad (International Journal of Environmental Research, 2026)
Ports play a critical role in global sustainability transitions, yet environmental performance reporting remains fragmented and uneven. This study examines environmental key performance indicator (KPI) reporting practices across twenty-five benchmark ports using a multi-category framework encompassing major environmental dimensions. The analysis reveals that, while most ports have established baseline transparency and compliance with international standards, reporting predominantly focuses on inventory-based and infrastructure-oriented indicators, with limited tracking of outcome-oriented performance metrics such as progress toward emissions reduction targets or reductions in stormwater pollution loads. Performance-based, outcome-oriented, and integrative KPIs remain underrepresented across environmental domains. High-level sustainability commitments are frequently disclosed without systematic progress tracking, and environmental domains are often reported in isolation, limiting holistic planning and comparability. Emerging areas such as climate risk assessment, environmental finance, acoustic management, and regenerative design exhibit particularly low reporting maturity. These findings underscore the need to shift from descriptive, compliance-driven disclosures toward harmonized, integrated KPI frameworks that support performance evaluation, strategic decision-making, and systemic sustainability transformation in the global port sector.

Geospatial Assessment of Freshwater Quality for Heavy Metals and its Potential Health Risks Using Geoinformatics and Water Index Models in Gilgit-Baltistan-Pakistan - Naila Jabeen; Lubna Ghazal; Humaira Kanwal; Tayyab Raza Fraz; Muhammad Farrakh Nawaz; Liaquat Karim; Faten Khalid Karim; Samih M. Mostafa; Altaf Hussain Lahori (International Journal of Environmental Research, 2026)
Access to safe drinking water is a growing global challenge, with billions of people exposed to water scarcity and contamination risks. Heavy metals in drinking water are of particular concern due to their toxic effects on human health and ecosystems. This study assessed the drinking water quality of Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, where no comprehensive geospatial evaluation had previously been conducted. A total of 66 water samples from springs and glaciers were analyzed for physico-chemical parameters and heavy metals (Fe, Ni, Cd, Cr-VI, As, and Pb). Statistical analysis (correlation, principal component analysis and cluster analysis), water quality indices (Water Quality Index and Synthetic Pollution Index), human health risk assessment (Hazard Quotient and Hazard Index) and geostatistical interpolation (Ordinary Kriging) were employed. Results showed that As (77%), Pb (34%), Cd (25%), and Cr-VI (9%) exceeded WHO limits, while Fe and Ni remained within permissible levels. WQI classified 59% of samples as unfit for human consumption, while SPI designated 26% as unsafe. PCA extracted four significant factors explaining 67% of total variance, and hotspot mapping highlighted Aliabad, Dorkhun, and Ganish as most contaminated villages. The hazard quotient and hazard index for non-carcinogenic health risk showed very few samples with significant health risk. The geospatial maps of health risk showed higher geospatial variability for arsenic, lead and iron whereas low variations were observed for cadmium, chromium and nickel. The TCRI values revealed As, Cd, Cr, Pb and Ni pose significant carcinogenic health risk with geospatial variation highlighting the western side of the district. The findings emphasize the urgent need for feasibility studies for treatment facilities, regular monitoring, cancer specific health risk studies to protect public health in Hunza Valley. This research provides a framework for sustainable water management aligned with SDG-6.

Synthesis and Application of Polystyrene/Sulfonated Bentonite Nanocomposite for Efficient Adsorptive Removal of Toxic Heavy Metals from Wastewater Solutions - Safwat AbdelHaleem Mahmoud; Ahmed Hussein Orabi; Jihad Yasser Muhammad; Eman Mohamed Shoukry; Eman Fares Mohamed; Eman AboBakr Ali (International Journal of Environmental Research, 2026)

Potential Application of Tamarind Seed Extract as Coagulant Aid in Alum-Based Removal of Polyamide Microplastics - Muhammad Adli Hanif; Naimah Ibrahim; Man Yung Ho; Masitah Hasan; Farrah Aini Dahalan; Nabilah Aminah Lutpi; Norzila Othman; Mohamed Hasnain Isa (International Journal of Environmental Research, 2026)

Heat stress associated depression and allied affliction: Therapeutic roles of nutrition, micronutrients, and phytochemicals-a review - Taha Majid Mahmood Sheikh; Abdul Malik Tareen; Muhammad Asif Arain (International Journal of Biometeorology, 2026)

Investigation of the carbonation mechanism of coral concrete under different temperature conditions - Peiyang Ying; Qing Wu; Rongrong Ying; Muhammad Akbar; Hongji Cao; Lang Zhang; Jianming Yang (Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, 2026)

Geometrical design optimization of foamcrete composite blocks for thermal insulation - Alina Fatima; Farnaz Batool; Muhammad Owais Raza Siddiqui; Abdul Jabbar Sangi (Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, 2026)

Clove oil in combination with flurbiprofen attenuated imiquimod-induced psoriasis-like skin inflammation in a mouse model: A mechanistic study - Qianqian Xing; Shuaijie Wang; Hafiz Muhammad Zubair; Aqib Mustafa; Atiq-Ur-Rehman; Hafiza Sidra Yaseen; Farzana Andleeb; Muhammad Asif; Ning Guan (Inflammopharmacology, 2026)

Cytotoxic and computational profiling of 2-mercaptobenzimidazole Mannich derivatives: structure activity relationship and carbonic anhydrase binding assessment - Muhammad Naeem; Arooj Mohsin Alvi; Muhammad Mehmmod Moin Ul Haq; Najia Shabbir; Shumaila Mehdi; Areen Khalid; Saqib Khan; Hafiz Muhammad Ahmad; Najm Ul Hassan Khan; Muhammad Nouman Arif; Hafiz Aamir Ali Kharl (Inflammopharmacology, 2026)

Neuropathic pain in traumatic brain injury: consequences, mechanisms, and therapeutic avenues - Faaizah Fazal; Nargis Bano; Sameera Khan; Shakir Ahamad; Syed Muhammad Sarosh Ghalib; Supriyo Saha; Nawab John Dar; Shahnawaz A. Bhat (Inflammopharmacology, 2026)

Therapeutic evaluation of myricetin in experimental arthritis: modulation of inflammatory signaling and oxidative stress pathways - Iqra Ijaz; Tasleem Akhtar; Usman aftab; Nadia Naseem; Muhammad Shahzad; Haleema Sohail; Sumetha Yaseen (Inflammopharmacology, 2026)

Machine learning and response surface modeling for predicting strength loss of alkali-activated materials exposed to aggressive environment - Munir Iqbal; Sohaib Nazar; Muhammad Hasham Kashif; Muhammad Ashraf; Haji Sami Ullah (Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, 2026)

Ethnobotanical documentation of plant resources used for women’s healthcare in Sahiwal division, Punjab, Pakistan - Kaniz Fatima; Muhammad Iqbal; Fahim Arshad; Mari Sumayli; Yehia Hazzazi; Mukhammadjon Matazimov; Muhammad Waheed (Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution, 2026)

Genome-wide identification and evolutionary characterization of the BTB and TAZ (BT) gene family in cultivated peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) - Murad Ali; Muhammad Khurshid; Niaz Ali; Wei Zhang (Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution, 2026)

Immunoinformatics-driven multi-epitope vaccine design as a promising strategy against multidrug-resistant pathogens: a comprehensive review - Rameen Nasir; Muhammad Mutayyab Javaid; Raheen Rahman; Rimsha Abbasi; Muneeb Khalid; Muhammad Arslan; Muhammad Amjad Sajjad; Ahsan Ibrahim (Folia Microbiologica, 2026)

Invisible Dangers: A Risk Assessment of Cooking Biomass Fuels and Their Trace Element Exposure in Rural Bangladesh - Md. Badiuzzaman Khan; Muhammad Azizal Hoque; Mauro Masiol; Shamsunnahar Setu; Niger Sultana; M. Rafiqul Islam; Mahmud Hossain (Exposure and Health, 2026)

Helicobacter pylori in Israel: real-life data from a large database on frequency of non-invasive testing, follow-up testing and risk factors for infection - Naim Abu-Freha; Daniel L. Cohen; Alexander Fich; Adi Nubani; David Yardeni; Muhammad Abu-Arar; Athar Azbarga; Aseel Azbarga; Orian Simhon; Doron Boltin (European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, 2026)

Physiologically based pharmacokinetic modeling of cefotaxime to inform pediatric dosing in renal impairment - Najia Rahim; Muhammad Sarfraz; Muhammad Wahajuddin (European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 2026)
Background Cefotaxime (CFT) is a broad spectrum, third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic prescribed for the treatment of severe infections, yet dosing guidelines for pediatric with renal impairment is scarce. The current study aimed to develop a physiological based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) model to characterize CFT disposition and model-based recommend dose adjustments in pediatrics with renal impairment. Methods Initially, the PBPK model of CFT was developed in adults with normal renal function before being scaled to pediatrics, considering age-related physiological changes using GastroPlus® software. Renal impairment was modelled through optimization of tubular secretion and glomerular filtration parameters based on observed data for both adults and pediatric populations. Results The model reasonably reproduced the observed pharmacokinetic profiles and showed acceptable agreement with the data (fold error ranges 0.84–1.37) or with renal impairment (fold error ranges 0.87–1.12). When compared to children with normal renal function, the predicted AUC0−∞ in children with renal impairment increased to 1.22- and 1.89-fold for moderate and severe renal impairment, respectively. Model-informed dose recommendations were 60% and 48% of the standard pediatric dose for moderate and severe renal impairment, respectively. Conclusion This PBPK framework supports rational, model-informed dosing of CFT in pediatric patients with varying renal impairment and supports dose recommendation development for high-risk populations.

Volatile organic compounds from fungal endophytes isolated from salak palm seedlings as a biocontrol countermeasure to reduce postharvest black rot of salak fruit - Toga Pangihotan Napitupulu; Aurelia Christabel Sumakul; Muhammad Ilyas (European Journal of Plant Pathology, 2026)

Assessing stand development controls on carbon sequestration and carbon credit value in tropical introduced teak plantation - John Oluwafemi Ayoola; Babatunde Oluseyi Ajiboye; Abraham Olanrewaju Opanike; Fahim Arshad; Shiekh Marifatul Haq; Adetayo Olubunmi Odunola; Aderinola Adeola Deborah; Muhammad Waheed; Ismoilov Ibrokhim; Muydinov Nurillo Tukhtarovich; Tursunqulov Jasur Baxtiyorovich; Mamatov Hurshidbek Mirzakamol o‘g‘li (Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2026)

AI-Enabled Digitalization and Environmental Practices in Municipal Waste Management: Pathways to Climate Sustainability in Pakistan - Muhammad Ahsan Iqbal; Asifa Muhammad Sabir; Kundan Kumar; Md Mahfujul Islam (Environmental Management, 2026)
Rapid urbanization and the intensifying pressures of climate change have elevated solid waste management (SWM) as a critical public service challenge. Evidence on the joint mediating effects of digital transformation and environmental governance between municipal SWM and climate sustainability remains questionable. This study examines the role of SWM in promoting climate sustainability by evaluating environmental management practices and AI-enabled digitalization. Data were collected from 406 employees across seven Water and Sanitation Service Companies (WSSCs) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, using a cross-sectional survey with a structured and validated instrument. The analytical approach involved Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with bootstrapped mediation analysis (5000 resamples), executed in SPSS and AMOS software. The study measured waste management effectiveness, environmental practices, AI-enabled digital systems, and sustainability outcomes across economic–environmental–social nexus. Findings reveal a significant positive relationship between effective SWM and climate sustainability (β = 0.41, p < 0.001). Environmental practices including regulatory compliance, pollution control, and workforce training along with AI-driven digital capabilities including real-time tracking, route optimization, electronic service reporting, and data dashboards play a strong mediating role (indirect effects: ENV = 0.13; DIG = 0.12; joint = 0.21). The results suggest that municipal waste systems achieve greater climate benefits when routine operations are supported by integrated environmental management and smart digital technologies. The study contributes to the research on sustainable models, circular economy, and smart urban governance, offering policy guidance for municipal authorities in Pakistan, through AI-enabled tools and solutions, environmental governance practices, and SDG-aligned incentives.

Integrating geostatistics and landsat-8 OLI imagery for regional-scale spatial mapping and remote assessment of soil and foliar nitrogen status in citrus agroecosystem - Humair Ahmed; Muhammad Asad Hameed; Nabeeha Javed; Munazza Yousra; Maria Niaz; Bushra Baloch; Muydinjon Muminov; Sarah Abdul Razak; Shaimaa A. M. Abdelmohsen; Muhammad Tahir Naseem (Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 2026)

Pollution signatures of potentially toxic elements in rivers discharging to the Marmara Sea (Türkiye): ecotoxicological insights and Monte Carlo-based health risk assessment - Cem Tokatlı; Said Muhammad; Bayram Yüksel; Mehmet Metin Yazman; Fikret Ustaoğlu (Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 2026)

Engineered biochar as a powerful tool for microplastics removal from wastewater: a critical review - Muhammad Bilal Shakoor; Karolina Mierzyńska; Fakhra Sharif; Piotr Zieliński (Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 2026)

Ecological and human health risks from railway-associated contaminants: a case study of trace metal and PAH pollution along a commuter line in Chittagong, Bangladesh - Mahbub Alam; Md. Samrat Mohay Menul Islam; Muhammad Abu Bakar; Md. Ashraful Islam; Suman Das; Sreebash Chandra Bhattacharjee; Kaiser Mahmood Fahim; Md. Hasan Mahmud Babu (Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 2026)

Characteristics and risks of microplastic contamination in marine trash fish from the northern Bay of Bengal: implications for human health and local aquaculture industry - Muhammad Arifur Rahman; Md. Rakibul Hasan; Khadijatul Kubra Riya; Mohammad Abdul Baten Bhuyain; Sanjida Afrin Semme; Norhayati Ngah; Takaomi Arai; M. Belal Hossain (ENGINEERING Environment, 2026)

Green-Synthesized Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles from Selenicereus grandiflorus Exhibit Potent Nematicidal Activity Against Meloidogyne incognita - Sidra Ahmad; Mian Afaq Ahmad; Nayab Ahmad; Fazal Umer; Iqbal Munir; Md. Shahinoor Islam; Gulzar Ahmad; Muhammad Ijaz; Allah Ditta; Rashid Iqbal; Badr Aldahmash; Ahmed Rady (Current Microbiology, 2026)

Morphology and phylogeny reveal a New Species and Two New Combinations of Xerocomellus (Boletaceae) from Bajaur, Pakistan - Mohsin Ullah; Malka Saba; Syed Mohammad Tauseeq Ali Shah; Dege Zheng; Umer Rehman; Atika Noor; Muhammad Asif; Dong-Qin Dai; Ishtiaq Ahmad; Samantha C. Karunarathna (Current Microbiology, 2026)

Harnessing the Potential of Nodule Endophytic Bacteria to Improve Soybean Growth Under Saline Conditions - Humaira Islam; Mohsin Tariq; Kashif Sattar; Tahira Yasmeen; Muhammad Abdul Rehman Rashid (Current Microbiology, 2026)

Nanoparticles of thiolated gum ghatti for the controlled ocular delivery of Ciprofloxacin - Muhammad Abu Sufian; Shahid Shah; Akhtar Rasul; Nabeel Ahmad; Ghulam Abbas; Muhammad Hanif; Saleha Babar; Azka Fatima; Omeira Iqbal; Maira Tahir; Nader I. Namazi (DARU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2026)

Circular Supply Chain Barriers Analysis with Multicriteria Decision Making Techniques: A Systematic Review and Bibliometric Analysis - Cucuk Nur Rosyidi; Danang Setiya Wijaya; Wakhid Ahmad Jauhari; Muhammad Hisjam; Lanndon Ocampo; Dana Marsetiya Utama (Circular Economy and Sustainability, 2026)

Analyzing Household Biological Waste for Energy Efficiency: Advancement Towards Sustainable Energy - Dhaif Allah Ahmed Hadi; Jicheng Liu; Javed Akram; Shahid Ali; Song Yanan; Kathih Ahmed Ali Hadi; Muhammad Sajjad Hussain (Circular Economy and Sustainability, 2026)

A machine learning method for predicting groundwater conditions in tunnels using geological information and TBM operational data - Yonghui Shang; Changdi He; Peiyuan Lun; Liwen Ma; Lei Wu; Muhammad Zaka Emad; Shirish Liladhar Patil (Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment, 2026)

Non-invasive geophysical prediction of deep rock mass UCS in complex geological settings - Muhammad Hasan; Lijun Su; Yanjun Shang (Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment, 2026)

Comparative effects of digestion residue-derived and corn straw biochar on free-living diazotrophs in nitrogen-deficient calcareous purple soil - Junwen Zhao; Yuting Chen; Haiyan Zhang; Yulan Chen; Bing Li; Muhammad Bilal Khan; Yingjie Wu; Xiaoyan Tang; Huanxiu Li; Rong Huang; Qiang Xu; Qiquan Li; et al. (Biology and Fertility of Soils, 2026)

Biocultural structuring of ethnomedicinal knowledge across cultural and altitudinal gradients in the Western Himalayas - Choudhary Muhammad Babar; Sadaf Kayani; Musheerul Hassan; Ivana Vitasović-Kosić; Sayed Afzal Shah (Plant Biosystems, 2026)

Pollen micromorphological variations in selected species of genus Ipomoea (Convolvulaceae) and their taxonomic significance - Aleena Gul; Muhammad Zafar; Salman Majeed; Muhammad Rizwan Khan; Samah A. Alharbi; Sayyara Ibadullayeva; Shomaila Ashfaq; Khuzin Dinislam; Adnan Amin; Samira Khudaverdiyeva (Plant Biosystems, 2026)

Sustainable approaches to alleviate salinity stress in two fenugreek cultivars through moringa leaf extract and salicylic acid - Sumreen Anjum; Iqra Tabassam; Mubeen Sarwar; Tanveer Hussain; Shoaib ur Rehman; Sumaira Maqsood; M. Irfan Ashraf; Muhammad Ashfaq; Qurban Ali (Plant Biosystems, 2026)

Biomedical applications of fungal-derived nanoparticles: bridging mycology and nanotechnology for next-generation therapeutics - Umer Rehman; Mohsin Ullah; Syed Mohammad Tauseeq Ali Shah; Muhammad Adnan; Ishtiaq Ahmad; Zabta Khan Shinwari (Plant Biosystems, 2026)

Interactions between the arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus Acaulospora delicata, wheat, and aphids under drought stress - Abdul Ghaffar Khoso; Muhammad Awais (Mycorrhiza, 2026)

Synergistic Effects of Maize Volatiles on Pheromone Trap Captures of the Fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) - Fida Hussain Magsi; Amees Ullah; Yihui Ma; Guoping Li; Jianrong Huang; Muhammad Sohaib; Songke Li; Xincheng Zhao; Hongqiang Feng (Journal of Chemical Ecology, 2026)

Microplastic distribution and risk assessment in soil environment across Asian regions - Zia Ur Rehman; Jing Song; Chunhui Wang; Luís Miguel Nunes; Syed Shabi Ul Hassan Kazmi; Muhammad Azeem; Linxuan Fu; Yu Zhang; Gang Li (Applied Soil Ecology, 2026)

Amino acid-chelated zinc application enhances sugar beet growth performance in carbonate alkaline soil by optimizing rhizosphere zinc speciation and microbial community structure - Jianyu Zhang; Chuanhe Zhao; Yunlong Guo; Muhammad Ishfaq; Songlin Yang; Wenya Wang; Qiue Jia; Shangxuan Liu; Yan Wang; Wang Xing; Baiquan Song (Applied Soil Ecology, 2026)

Non-destructive classification of type 2 diabetic teeth using LIBS-derived elemental biomarkers and machine learning - Muhammad Mustafa Dastageer; Khurram Siraj; Giorgio Saverio Senesi; Muhammad Aamir Israr; S.U. Haq (Analytica Chimica Acta, 2026)

Impacts of microplastics on soil quality and productivity: Analysing shape- and dose-dependent responses - Peng-Yang Wang; Xiao-Bin Xiong; Jia-Cheng Guo; Hong-Yan Tao; Wen-Ying Wang; Muhammad Ashraf; Sheng-Jun Ji; Ze-Ying Zhao; Chang-Lang Yang; You-Cai Xiong (Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment, 2026)

Summer fallow drives leaching of legacy nitrogen in cereal land converted from old orchard - Mengzhen Zhao; Wanhong Li; Jie Li; Ling Gao; Muhammad Tariq; Zhujun Chen; Jianbin Zhou (Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment, 2026)

Winter canola integration improves carbon balance, biomass, and profitability in illinois corn–soybean systems - Muhammad Umer Arshad; Soonho Hwang; Chunhwa Jang; Heesu Jeon; DoKyoung Lee (Agricultural Systems, 2026)

Interannual variation in tree transpirational cooling and its controlling factors in warm-wet and hot-dry biomes - Muhammad Hayat; Liu Ran; Bai Jie; Xu Gui-Qing; Bilal Ahmad (Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, 2026)

A Lagrangian approach for simulating multispecies ionic solute transport in porous media: Random walk particles with electrostatic coupling - Rodrigo Pérez-Illanes; Daniel Fernàndez-Garcia; Muhammad Muniruzzaman; Massimo Rolle (Advances in Water Resources, 2026)

Hybrid multilayer radiation shielding for lunar habitats: material integration, encapsulation strategy, and optimization against GCR and SPE - Ghulam Muhammad Owaisi; Qiang Yang; Alessandro Bartoloni; Shuai Yuan (Advances in Space Research, 2026)

Comparative evaluation of AfriTEC, IRI-2020, and NeQuick-2 models over the African region - Benjamin Wisdom Joshua; Jacob Olusegun Adeniyi; Shola John Adebiyi; Yushau Muhammad Sulaiman; Abdulrahim R. Bola; Daniel Okoh; Babatunde A. Rabiu; Lucky Igbinosun; Olufemi Adebesin Babatunde; Gopi Seemala (Advances in Space Research, 2026)

Evaluating atmospheric and sun‑glint corrections for Sentinel‑2 total suspended matter mapping in the Northern Waters of Aceh - Yudi Haditiar; Muhammad Ikhwan; Haekal Azief Haridhi; Muhammad Nanda; Syahrul Purnawan; Maria Ulfah (Advances in Space Research, 2026)

Impacts of infrastructure development on taxonomic and functional diversity of non-volant small mammals - Ummi Nur Syafiqah Daud; Muhammad Iqbal Md. Jamaluddin; Nor Adibah Ismail; Nurfatin Batrisyia Md. Ali; Noor Fatihah Najihah Arazmi; Norfazliyana Nordin; Saiful Hilmi Jamal Shuhaily; Fudzla Zulfa Khiruddin; Amirul Haikal Zainal; Shukor Md. Nor; Aisah Shukor; Mohammad Saiful Mansor (Biodiversity and Conservation, 2026)

Biological and synthetic biology strategies for polystyrene degradation: mechanisms, microbial advances, and circular economy perspectives - Mehar Nazir; Asma Rehman; Ahmad H. Ibrahim; Sawsan S. Al-Rawi; Manahil Akmal; Ghazala Iram; Faiza Manzoor; Sadia Aziz; Muhammad Shehroz Zafar; Muhammad Adnan Iqbal (Biodegradation, 2026)

Revolutionizing the potential of laccase from Bacillus paralicheniformis as an eco-friendly solution to reduce polychlorinated dibenzofurans contamination through integrated computational approach - Muhammad Naveed; Ayesha Saleem; Tariq Aziz; Urooj Rasheed; Arooj Azeem; Maryum Rasheed; Manal F. Elkhadragy; Ashwag Shami; Hanan Abdulrahman Sagini; Rewaa S. Jalal; Hayam A. Alwabsi; Fakhria A. Al-Joufi (Biodegradation, 2026)

Harnessing phage biocontrol strategies for managing bacterial plant pathogens - Sajad Ali; Tarequl Islam; Mohammed A Almalki; Muhammad Fazle Rabbee (BioControl, 2026)

Impact of insect socialism on the ecology and management of ambrosia beetles - Neslihan Gültekin; Melek Güçlü; Dilbar Hussain; Sumaira Maqsood; Levent Gültekin; Muhammad Qasim (Arthropod-Plant Interactions, 2026)

Integrating high-fidelity hiPSC-cardiomyocytes with AI-driven modeling for enhanced proarrhythmic risk assessment - Su-Bin Kim; Jaehun Lee; Jieun An; Ara Cho; Kun Hee Lee; Hwan Choi; Choongseong Han; Muhammad Adnan Pramudito; Ki Moo Lim; Dong-Hun Woo (Archives of Toxicology, 2026)
Cardiotoxicity remains the leading driver of drug attrition; however, its prediction remains suboptimal when conventional hERG assays and animal models are used. Human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes (hiPSC-CMs) offer a human-relevant alternative that aligns with the CiPA initiative and ICH E14/S7B guidelines. This study validated an integrated platform that combines high-purity hiPSC-CMs with Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance the accuracy of predicting drug-induced proarrhythmic risk. Phenotypic characterization of the hiPSC-CMs demonstrated high cardiac differentiation efficiency (cTnT + > 95%) and a predominant ventricular-like identity (MLC-2 V + , 78–84%), ensuring biological relevance for ventricular arrhythmia assessment. Electrophysiological data from 28 CiPA reference compounds were collected via Multielectrode Array (MEA) to train multiple machine learning models. The Artificial Neural Network outperformed the other architectures, achieving a superior ROC-AUC of 0.982. The utility of the platform was evaluated using 12 anticancer agents. Although most drugs showed dose-dependent reductions in impedance-based viability, four compounds (Idarubicin, Erlotinib, Sunitinib, Cyclophosphamide) did not exhibit overt structural cytotoxicity. However, MEA analysis revealed significant functional perturbations, including FPDcF prolongation, in sunitinib- and erlotinib-treated samples after long-term treatment. The AI model subsequently classified these two agents as high-to-intermediate risk for Torsades de Pointes (TdP), thereby quantifying their time-dependent proarrhythmic liabilities. These findings show the platform’s ability to detect hidden functional cardiotoxicity, often missed by standard viability assays. The AI-hiPSC-CM system offers a high-throughput, early-stage safety screening tool that bridges in vitro data and clinical outcomes with a standardized risk assessment framework.

Bacillus-derived antimicrobial peptides as alternatives to antibiotics in poultry: mechanisms, applications, and future prospects— a review - Noor Muhammad; Waiza Ansar; Tehmina Bashir; Hubza Ruatt Khan (Archives of Microbiology, 2026)

Plant-derived serine protease inhibitor peptides: in vitro antimicrobial and antiviral activities combined with in silico mechanistic insights - Shagufta Kamal; Asif Shahzad; Amna Kamal; Kanwal Rehman; Ismat Bibi; Muhammad Sajid Hamid Akash (Archives of Microbiology, 2026)

Exploring ethyl methane sulphonate induced, L-cysteine HCl resistant Bacillus subtilis putative mutant and its immobilization for enhanced acetoin synthesis - Muhammad Usman Ahmad; Sikander Ali; Noor Ul Ain; Nabeera Shahzadi; Maryam Mustaid; Mahwish Arshad; Sadaf Ahmad; Bakar Bin Khatab Abbasi; Ali Irfan; Yousef A. Bin Jardan (Archives of Microbiology, 2026)

Mineralogical and microstructural characterization of lithium-bearing ore from Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan - Muhammad Yousif; Jehanzaib Anwar; Razia Kalsoom; Ammarah Kanwal; Muhammad Azam; Muhammad Afzal; Farooq Ahmed; Syed Hussain Imam Abidi (Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 2026)

Erratum to: Tree Age-Dependent Modulation of Fruit Endogenous Hormones and Quality Attributes in ‘Kinnow’ Mandarin (Citrus nobilis × C. Deliciosa) - Khadija Bibi; Kashif Razzaq; Ishtiaq Ahmad Rajwana; Ambreen Naz; Muhammad Shafique Khalid (Applied Fruit Science, 2026)

First molecular record of Panaeolus subbalteatus (Psathyrellaceae, Agaricales) from Pakistan - Saliha Rukhsar; Nousheen Yousaf; Sadaf; Mahneem Fazal; Muhammad Hanif; Murad Muhammad; Dilfuza Egamberdieva; Wen-Jun Li (Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, 2026)

Genetic Ranking of Potato Varieties is Different in Scandinavian and Mediterranean Environments - Muhammad Farhan Yousaf; Hélène Romé; Merethe Bagge; Mathias Timmermann; Just Jensen; Thinh Tuan Chu (American Journal of Potato Research, 2026)
Understanding genotype-by-environment interaction (G×E) is essential for breeding potato cultivars adapted to different regions. We analyzed ~ 13,000 tetraploid breeding lines evaluated over 17 years in Denmark (DK), Spain (ES), and Morocco (MO), representing Scandinavian and Mediterranean mega-environments. A pedigree-based mixed model was fitted for yield, tuber size, and resistance towards scab. Significant G×E was detected for yield and scab, evidenced by lack of unit genetic correlations between environments, heterogeneous genetic variances, and differing heritabilities. Additive genetic correlations for yield were 0.54 (DK–ES), 0.64 (DK–MO), and 0.78 (ES–MO); scab correlation between DK and ES&MO was 0.6. Yield genetic variance in ES was more than twice compared with DK and MO, whereas scab variance was higher in DK. Tuber size showed weaker G×E (r a = 0.82). Within mega-environments, genotype × environment components explained 16.8–26.9% of yield variance. Results indicate substantial re-ranking of breeding values; therefore, environment-specific prediction is recommended.

Ambient particulate matter in Saudi Arabia (1980–2025): spatiotemporal patterns, source dynamics, and strategic research priorities - Muhammad Amin; Muhammad Bilal; Andi Gulam Alif B. Khutomi (Air Quality, Atmosphere & Health, 2026)

The effect of intercropping on soil nutrients and soil organic carbon in an agroforestry system under different climatic conditions: A meta-analysis - Taufiq Bachtiar; Ratih Nurjayati; Veny Rahmawati; Hidawati; Wilda Naily; Rhazista Noviardi; Merri Jayanti; Dyah Marganingrum; Asep Mulyono; Ania Citraresmini; Mieke Rochimi Setiawati; Leons Rixson; et al. (Agroforestry Systems, 2026)

Multi-trait plant growth-promoting endophytic fusarium proliferatum from phoenix dactylifera enhanced wheat growth under drought stress condition - Salman Khan; Khalil Ur Rahman; Nida Karishma; Mamoona Rauf; Humaira Gul; Muhammad Hamayun; Abdulwahed Fahad Alrefaei; Faheem Anwar; Sajid Ali; Muhammad Arif (Acta Physiologiae Plantarum, 2026)

Use selenium-doped TiO2 single-wall carbon nanotubes as promoter of biochemical indices in Solanum lycopersicum L. under bacterial wilt stress conditions - Asif Kamal; Akhtar Munir; Khizar Hayat Khan; Ulfat Ara; SK Safdar Hossain; Abdulrazak J. Otaru; Muhammad Tahir Amin; Hayat Khan (Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 2026)

Dihydroxyflavones as potential therapeutic agents against inflammation and renal injury via p38 MAP kinase inhibition: an in silico and experimental study - Farwa Naqvi; Almas Jabeen; Muhammad Shafiq; Shaheen Faizi; Zaheer Ul-Haq (Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 2026)

Metagenomic surveillance identifies a high-risk antibiotic resistance profile in community wastewater: a pilot study from Pakistan - Ishaq Khan; Ihtisham Naeem; Shujait Ali; Mahnoor Gulbin; Arshad Iqbal; Muhammad Shafiq (Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 2026)

Edaravone dexborneol in acute ischemic stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials with clinical and thrombectomy-specific subgroup analyses - Eman Tariq; Hooriya Ahmed; Tayyaba Ikram Qazi; Abdul Muhaimin; Aleena Amir Malik; Javeria Soomro; Rahimeen Qureshi; Zainab Murtaza; Sarum Ali Khan; Wajeeha Komal; Hadia Tanveer; Rida Ameer; et al. (Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 2026)

Molecular mechanisms underlaying fluoride-induced neurotoxicity: interplay of antioxidants and endoplasmic reticulum stress–mediated apoptotic pathways in rats - Ashiru Dahiru; Ismat Nawaz; Syeda Kiran Riaz; Summaya Sohail Chaudry; Muhammad Jadoon Khan; Qingyu Huang; Muhammad Abbas; Syed Ali Musstjab Akber Shah Eqani (Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 2026)

Genome-wide identification of the WOX gene family in Capsicum baccatum and the roles of CbWOX7 and CbWOX9 in promoting callus proliferation - Yu Zhang; Muhammad Imran; Huangying Shu; Liping Zhang; Huazheng Shao; Yingsai Li; Xu Lu; Shanhan Cheng; Huizhen Fu; Zhiwei Wang (Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture (PCTOC), 2026)

Grad-CAM++ Guided Deep Learning-Based Genus-Level Identification of Plant-Parasitic Nematodes in Microscopic Images - Furkan Ulaş; Kemal Adem; Dilek Dinçer; Muhammad Aasim (Journal of Crop Health, 2026)

Erratum to: CRISPR, Omics, and Nanotechnology: A Triangular Strategy for Next-Generation Wheat Improvement - Muhammad Mubashar Zafar; Ayaz Haider Khan; Ali Murtaza; Muhammad Asim Jamil; Hafsa; Muhammad Munem Khan; Muhammad Awais; Hina Firdous (Journal of Crop Health, 2026)

Textile & clothing industry, economic growth, and energy use: navigating the carbon emissions challenge in Türkiye - Hüseyin Çelik; Mumtaz Ali; Muhammad Adeel (Euro-Mediterranean Journal for Environmental Integration, 2026)

Nickel and Cobalt Accumulation and Human Health Risk in Guava (Psidium guajava L.) Under Wastewater Irrigation: A Soil–Plant Transfer Assessment - Zafar Iqbal Khan; Kafeel Ahmad; Asma Ashfaq; Sana Anwar; Shahzad Akhtar; Ijaz Rasool Noorka; Muhammad Irfan Ashraf; Ilker Ugulu (Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 2026)

Case Report: Detection of a Caprine Coccidian Parasite in a Neonatal Bengal Tiger Cub (Panthera tigris tigris) at Grand Taman Safari Prigen, Indonesia - April H. Wardhana; Nanang T. Laksono; Jansen Manangsang; Frenky L. Putra; Dyah H. Sawitri; Muhammad R. Maulana; Aldi G. R. Tanjung; Muhammad A. Kurnianto; Aditya Yudhana; Kartika Dewi; Makoto Matsubayashi (Acta Parasitologica, 2026)

Species composition, relative abundance and seasonal variation of medically important mosquitoes in district Bajaur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan - Halimullah; Waleeja Tur Rabbia; Naveeda Akhtar Qureshi; Waheed Ali Panhwar; Sajid Malik; Muhammad Ilyas (Acta Parasitologica, 2026)

Evaluation of Larvicidal Potential of Nepeta cataria and Cymbopogon nardus Essential Oils Against Aedes aegypti - Iqra Shafeeq; Sammina Mahmood; Adeel Sattar; Qamar Niaz; Mian Abdul Hafeez; Muhammad Ilyas; Muhammad Shahid Mahmood (Acta Parasitologica, 2026)

The Fragile Sink: Reconceptualizing Soil Carbon Stabilization and Its Vulnerability Under Global Change - Muhammad Mubashar Iqbal; Muhammad Ansar Farooq; Rattan Lal; Mohamed Abdalla; Pete Smith (Global Change Biology, 2026)
Soil carbon sequestration (SC seq ) is fundamental to global climate mitigation initiatives; however, growing evidence indicates an expanding disparity between carbon (C) accumulation and its long‐term persistence. This article aims to integrate recent advances in microbial ecology, mineral biogeochemistry, and nutrient stoichiometry to examine why increases in soil C (SC) stocks do not necessarily translate into long‐term persistence. The article introduces the fragile sink framework, wherein sink durability reflects the balance between internal C throughput and the strength of stabilizing barriers. Global change drivers, including warming, elevated CO 2 (eCO 2 ), nutrient enrichment, and anthropogenic disturbance, can accelerate internal C turnover, resulting in soils that are structurally younger, more reactive, and increasingly vulnerable to rapid C loss despite stable or rising stocks. The article shows that destabilization begins at predictable vulnerability frontiers where stoichiometric gating and mineral protection are overridden, while recovery is constrained by kinetic and architectural hysteresis. Thus, it recommends a shift away from stock‐ and input‐centric C farming toward process‐centric C defense, emphasizing the protection of slow‐cycling, kinetically protected pools under increasing turnover.

Genome‐Guided Dissection of ser and shlB Uncovers Multifactorial Virulence Mechanisms of Serratia marcescens PXG6 in Plutella xylostella - Muhammad Rehan Akhtar; Jun Ma; Yan Sun; Xiaofeng Xia (Environmental Microbiology, 2026)
The rapid evolution of pesticide resistance in Plutella xylostella has reduced the effectiveness of conventional pest control methods in cruciferous crops. This study investigated the virulence of Serratia marcescens PXG6 against P. xylostella and identified two putative virulence factors, ser (serralysin) and shlB (hemolysin transporter). Whole‐genome sequencing revealed a GC content of 59.65%, 4650 predicted genes, multiple secretion systems (types I, V, and VI), and 715 putative virulence‐related genes. Bioinformatic analyses predicted type IV pili, serralysin, hemolysin, and flagella as pathogenic determinants. Purified prodigiosin exhibited concentration‐dependent insecticidal activity, whereas bacterial proteins alone caused little larval mortality, indicating that full virulence depends on live bacterial cells. Gene knockout mutants Δ ser and Δ shlB exhibited altered growth, motility, biofilm formation, and stress tolerance. Deletion of shlB significantly reduced hemolytic activity, protein secretion, and virulence against P. xylostella , whereas Δ ser had minimal impact on larval survival. Overall, PXG6 pathogenicity involves multiple bacterial components, with shlB playing a key role in virulence. These findings improve our understanding of the pathogenic mechanisms of PXG6 and support the development of S. marcescens ‐based biocontrol strategies against P. xylostella .

When everything is violence, nothing is violence: Response to Koot et al. (2025) - Fergus O'Leary Simpson; Lorenzo Pellegrini; Olajide Akinleye‐Martins; Leif Brottem; Elie Lunanga; Christopher Day; Elias Maombi Ndatabaye; Lara Collart; Naziru Zakari Muhammad; Marijke Verpoorten; Helen Kopnina; Richard Sufo (Conservation Biology, 2026)

Interfacial effects of aged polyethylene microplastics on the Vibrio parahaemolyticus biofilm and associated combined immune system disruptions in white shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei - Yingmiao Chen; Lianzheng Yin; Muhammad Junaid; Jinhu Zuo; Kai Yin; Xiaobing Wang; Junfeng Zhang; Hailong Zhou (Aquaculture, 2026)

Phytochemistry, preclinical pharmacology, quality control, and translational perspectives of Daemonorops draco (Dragon’s blood) - Anjar Purba Asmara; Clerance Su Yee Cheong; Muhammad Ridwan Harahap; Tewin Tencomnao; Anchalee Prasansuklab (Phytochemistry Reviews, 2026)

Computational identification of natural phytochemicals as potential inhibitors of UBE2J1 causing ovarian cancer - Zujaja Rehman; Ejaz Rasul; Wisha Asif; Rabail Afzal; Nouman Ali; Nimra Hanif; Muhammad Salik Kamran (In Silico Pharmacology, 2026)

Ganoderma in palm oil cultivation: navigating pathogenic challenges through mechanistic insights and innovative management strategies - Nurshafika Abd Khalid; Mustapha Muhammad Isah; Huszalina Hussin; Adibah Yahya (Environmental Sustainability, 2026)

Integrated genomic and physiological insights into the GST gene family in peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.): effects of modified biochar treatments - Muslim Qadir; Noor Muhammad; Rakhwe Kama; Farhan Nabi (Plant and Soil, 2026)

Development of an In Vitro Permeation Test Framework For Naloxone Hydrochloride Intranasal Spray: Establishing IVIVR for Bioequivalence Assessment - Tasmin Ara Sultana; Manar Al-Ghabeish; Steven Chopski; Ross Walenga; Diaa Shakleya; Bryan Newman; Muhammad Ashraf; Ahmed Zidan (Pharmaceutical Research, 2026)

A novel multi-epitope mRNA vaccine against Escherichia coli using an in silico reverse vaccinology approach - Shakeela Parveen; Javeria Abbasi; Muhammad Hussain; Muhammad Farhan Khan; Muhammad Tayyab; Amina Parveen; Laiba Shafique (Journal of Applied Genetics, 2026)

Mapping the evolution of green investment research: a bibliometric, dynamic topic, and SDG-based analysis of macroeconomic policy, governance, and credit - Gangyi Liao; Lim Thye Goh; Muhammad Aizat Zainal Alam (Environment, Development and Sustainability, 2026)

Seafloor methane seepage under anoxic conditions in the Early Jurassic Laurasian Seaway - Yiheng Wu; Tianchen He; Marisa S. Storm; Dinggui Wu; Jinchao Liu; Muhammad Tahir Abubakar; Man Li; Yuchen Zheng; Ruikang Su; Hepin Wu (Frontiers in Marine Science, 2026)
The Early Jurassic was punctuated by repeated intervals of enhanced organic matter preservation. Subsequent methane release from organic-rich strata via methanogenesis is locally recorded by seep structures. The geochemical characteristics of these seep structures remain poorly constrained. This study presents a comprehensive inorganic geochemical analysis of carbonate-cemented seep mounds from Sinemurian and Toarcian cold seep systems at Kilve (Somerset, U.K.) and Ravenscar (Yorkshire, U.K.), situated along the Laurasian Seaway. Iron speciation, redox-sensitive trace metals, and carbon and sulfur isotope analyses indicate that methane seepage at these mounds occurred under primarily anoxic ferruginous depositional conditions. Pyrite δ 34 S values suggest microbial sulfate reduction in active sulfate-methane transition zones (SMTZ), reflecting sulfate-driven anaerobic oxidation of methane (SD-AOM), partly under sulfate-limited conditions. The results suggest that methane flux from underlying organic-rich strata was partially mitigated by microbial processes within the sediment before reaching the water column. Variations in sulfate supply and methane may have influenced the efficiency of this methane filter and led to changes in the methane flux across the sediment-water interface.

Can baxdrostat redefine blood pressure control in resistant and uncontrolled hypertension? a systematic review, meta-analysis, and trial sequential analysis - Bilal Wazir Khan; Muhammad Yahya; Hamza Wazir Khan; Miguel Alejandro Rivas Perez; Tayyaba Ikram Qazi; Humaira Obaid; Muhammad Mustafa Khan; Muhammad Maaz Amjad; Muhammad Faaz Khan; Aneeq Mahmood Khan; Muhammad Junaid Khan; Sajjad Khan; et al. (Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 2026)

Sulfur isotope composition of sulfides from the Chah-Firozeh porphyry Cu deposit, Iran: implications for magmatic sulfur sources - Johar Ali; Sina Asadi; Muhammad Saleem Mughal; George Kontakiotis; Assimina Antonarakou (Mediterranean Geoscience Reviews, 2026)

Overexpression of Cabbage BobHLH15 Enhances Cold Tolerance in Arabidopsis Thaliana - Muhammad Adnan Raza; Chen jing; Hube Ali; Song Jianghua (Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, 2026)

Rutin as a multi-target anti-inflammatory phytochemical in arthritic disorders: pharmacological mechanisms and therapeutic potential - Muhammad Muzammil Nazir; Asma Ashraf (Inflammopharmacology, 2026)

Deciphering the structural–functional dynamics of glucosyltransferases from novel Apilactobacillus isolates through in silico analysis - Hira Kiran; Munir A. Anwar; Waqar Ahmad; Iqra Jawad; Ayesha Siddiqa; Muhammad Imran; Moazur Rahman; Muhammad Saleem (Biologia, 2026)

Helenalin: a multifaceted sesquiterpene lactone with diverse biological activities—an integrative pharmacological and computational evidence - Iqra Farzeen; Zunaira Jaan; Maryam Batool; Muhammad Muzammil Nazir; Derya Karatas Yeni; Muhammad Umar Ijaz; Asma Ashraf (Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 2026)

Investigating Charge-Carrier Dynamics in Heteroatom-Functionalized Triphenylamine Hole Transport Materials for Perovskite Solar Cells - Faiza Iram; Zobia Irshad; Riaz Hussain; Muhammad Imran; Mahmood Ahmed; Muhammad Adnan; Jae Kwan Lee (Journal of Fluorescence, 2026)

Integrated terrain analysis and SWAT-based modeling for assessing hydrological dynamics of the Upper Jhelum River Basin, Pakistan - Samavia Shahid; Muhammad Nasar-u-Minallah; Muhammad Saad; Muhammad Waqar; Mohamed Hassan Fathima Nuskiya (Acta Geophysica, 2026)

Landform controls on surface-water quality and dominant pollution pressures in Southern Malang Plateau, Indonesia - Istika Nita; Aditya Nugraha Putra; Muhammad Faturrahman; Chairul Umam; Lintang Surya; Novandi Rizky Prasetya; Reni Ustiatik; Yosi Andhika; Sugeng Prijono; Didik Suprayogo; Kurniawan Sigit Wicaksono; Silvia Kohnová; et al. (Hydrological Sciences Journal, 2026)

Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) producing ACC deaminase and exopolysaccharides enhance salt tolerance in wheat - Mahnoor Hayat; Rashida Parveen; Muhammad Shoib Nawaz; Muhammad Ahmad Rao; Ahmed Waqar; Rubab Zahra. Naqvi; Munir Ahmad Anwar; Zahir Ahmad Zahir; Muhammad Qasim; M Ahmad Dogar; Tadeo Sáez Sandino; Brajesh K. Singh; et al. (World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2026)

A data-driven framework for flood hazard mapping using integrated geospatial and multi-model machine learning approaches in a tropical mountainous region: insights from Aceh Jaya, Aceh Province, Indonesia - Muhammad Haikal Razi; Nurul Aulia; Willy Cahya Nugraha (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2026)

Year-round fruiting by Muntingia calabura helps sustain urban frugivorous birds across tropical cityscapes - Muhammad Syafiq Yahya; Nuur Farhani Zulkifli; Sharifah Nur Atikah; Ahmad Razi Norhisham; Ruzana Sanusi; Badrul Azhar (Ornithology Research, 2026)

Seasonal fluctuations in the hypothalamic irisin and its correlation with the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal -axis activity in male rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta) - Muhammad Saqib; Amel Aftab; Ghulam Nabi; Muhammad Noman Khan; Hira Zubair; Fazal Wahab; Maha Abdullah Alwaili; Nawal Al-Hoshani; Muhammad Shahab (Journal of Comparative Physiology B, 2026)

Natural Concurrent Infection by Water Moulds of the Genera Achlya and Protoachlya in a Red Tilapia ( Oreochromis sp.) Hatchery in Malaysia - Mohammad Amirul Faiz Zulkiply; Muhammad Salahudin Kheirel Anuar; Mohd Termizi Yusof; Annas Salleh; Ina Salwany Md Yasin; Channarong Rodkhum; Mohammad Noor Amal Azmai (Journal of Fish Diseases, 2026)
This paper reports a natural concurrent infection by water moulds of the genera Achlya and Protoachlya in a red tilapia hatchery in Malaysia. In December 2024, a mass mortality of cultured juvenile red tilapia was noticed at 7 days after transportation and introduction into a hatchery. The affected fish showed lethargy at the bottom of the tanks, loss of appetite, pale colouration, and were isolated from the schooling group. Further examination found brownish cotton wool‐like growth, particularly at the operculum, gills, and at the base of the fins. Several fish exhibited clinical signs including fin rot, gill inflammation, and cloudy eyes. Histopathological examination of the gills revealed secondary lamella necrosis, fusion, hyperplasia, and infiltration of leucocytes. Morphological and molecular identifications revealed the presence of Achlya bisexualis , A. prolifera , and Protoachlya paradoxa in the diseased fish. These organisms belong to the Oomycetes, a group of fungus‐like protists rather than true fungi. Achlya bisexualis and A. prolifera were more sensitive to salinity, with a minimum inhibitory concentration of 15 ppt, compared to P. paradoxa , which was more halotolerant until 25 ppt. The isolated oomycetes demonstrated the ability to grow at temperatures ranging from 5°C to 30°C, with growth rates increasing with temperature. A cumulative mortality rate of 68% with estimated losses of RM 1000 was recorded from the outbreak, while gradual increases in water salinity up to 20 ppt helped to reduce the mortality. Saprolegniasis poses a significant threat to tilapia's egg and fingerling productions in hatchery operations. However, a synergistic multispecies infection of the pathogens may exacerbate the problem.

Non-genetic physicians’ self-assessment of knowledge and confidence toward genetic testing and counseling: a national survey in a high consanguineous population - Abeer F. Zakariyah; Alaa Edrees; Mahmoud Almutadares; Muhammad A. Khan; Samar M. Altoukhi; Moath Shawosh (Journal of Community Genetics, 2026)

Pollution Indices as Useful Tools for Comparative Potential Health Risks of Nickel in Water-Soil-Fodder-Animals Food Chain in Relation to Spatial and Temporal Fluctuations - Hamid Raza; Mukkram Ali Tahir; Noor Us Sabah; Muhammad Imran; Rameez Hussain; Muhammad Tariq (Biological Trace Element Research, 2026)

Parental Iron Deficiency Programs Oxidative Stress and Epigenetic Demethylase Dysregulation (TET and KDM2) in Drosophila melanogaster Offspring - Farida Bashar; Kasimu Ghandi Ibrahim; Abdullahi Yahaya Abbas; Muhammad Bashir Bello; Mustapha Umar Imam; Aliu Abdulhameed Zubair (Biological Trace Element Research, 2026)

Transgenerational effects of maternal lead exposure on oxidative stress and antioxidant defense mechanisms in Drosophila melanogaster - Abduljalil Muhammad Mode; Isah Musa Fakai; Mustapha Umar Imam; Aminu Argungu Umar (Toxicology and Environmental Health Sciences, 2026)

Data-driven modelling of coastal water quality dynamics - Muhammad Uzair Mahmood; Man Sing Wong; Majid Nazeer; Sawaid Abbas; Alessandro Stocchino; Ken Tse Man Wong (Frontiers in Marine Science, 2026)
Long-term coastal monitoring networks provide the opportunity to evaluate how water-quality predictability varies across contrasting coastal bays. However, most machine learning studies focused on individual stations, optically active variables or short validation periods. We analyze 37 years (1986-2023) of monthly in-situ data from 94 stations across four Hong Kong Bay systems Central Harbours, Eastern Bays, Southern Bays, and Western Bays to test whether empirical predictability and highest-ranked water-quality predictors vary systematically with regional hydrography. Eight parameters: ammonia, nitrate, and nitrite nitrogen; dissolved oxygen; pH; salinity; temperature; and chlorophyll-a were assessed. Five machine-learning models Random Forest (RF), Gradient Boosting (GB), XGBoost (XGB), Support Vector Machine (SVM), and Artificial Neural Network (ANN) were evaluated under chronological 70/30 split with Bayesian-optimised hyperparameters. Tree-based ensembles produced the most stable performance overall, with strong performance for temperature and salinity, moderate-to-variable performance for selected nutrient species, and weak transferability for dissolved oxygen and pH. Chlorophyll-a remained among the least predictable variables across most bay systems under the chronological validation framework. SHAP analysis revealed regional transition in predictor structure: salinity, temperature and dissolved oxygen dominated mixing-structured Central, Eastern and Southern systems, while nitrate and ammonia became more important in Pearl River-influenced Western Bays. Long-term analyses indicated a declining pH trend in the urbanised Central Harbours and Southern and Western Bays, whereas Eastern Bays remained comparatively stable. These findings provide regional benchmark for empirical water-quality predictability under chronological validation and identify the need to incorporate lagged hydrometeorological, watershed and discharge variables for future forecasting applications.

Revisiting the Thornthwaite-Mather method to characterize drought impacts on groundwater recharge in Greece - Muhammad Zohaib; Stavros Stathopoulos; Amirhossein Ahrari; Ali Torabi Haghighi; Konstantinos Kourtidis; Alexandra Gemitzi (Hydrological Sciences Journal, 2026)

From reagents to feedstocks: reprogramming heteroatom-containing molecules in modern organic synthesis - Jixiang Ni; Mohd. Aamir Bin Riyaz; Zhenyu An; Yang Lu; Sajid Muhammad; Yanguo Li; Ning Xi; Yufen Zhao (Molecular Diversity, 2026)

Comparative genome-wide analysis and characterization of galactinol synthase (GolS) gene family in diploid and tetraploid cotton species - Umm e Abaida Noor; Muhammad Shaban; Muhammad Abubakkar Azmat; Saman Arshad; Abdul Hafeez; Kamran Javed (Biologia, 2026)

Pharmacokinetic evaluation and in vivo anti-inflammatory potential of cyanoacetate derivatives of succinimide - Aini Pervaiz; Muhammad Saeed Jan; Ali Khan; Bushra Ansari; Imad Ahmad; Wadood Ali Shah; Syed Muhammad Mukarram Shah; Abdur Rauf; Abdullah S. M. Aljohani; Waleed Al Abdulmonem; Marcello Iriti (Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 2026)
The purpose of the study is to evalute the in vivo anti -inflammatory activity of newly synthesized cyanoacetate derivatives of succinimides (C-23, C-31, and C-44) and to elucidate their possible mechanisms of action through key inflammatory mediator pathways. Anti-inflammatory activity was assessed using carrageenan-induced paw oedema and arachidonic acid-induced ear oedema models in vivo. Mechanistic involvement was investigated through histamine-, prostaglandin-, leukotriene-, and bradykinin-induced paw oedema assays. In silico ADME studies were performed to predict pharmacokinetic properties and metabolic interactions. All tested compounds exhibited significant anti-inflammatory activity, with C-44 showing the highest potency. Mechanistic studies indicated that the anti-inflammatory effects were predominantly mediated via inhibition of prostaglandin and leukotriene pathways. ADME predictions suggested high gastrointestinal absorption, favourable oral bioavailability, and minimal interaction with major metabolic enzymes. The synthesized cyanoacetate derivatives, particularly C-44, demonstrate promising anti-inflammatory potential with favourable pharmacokinetic profiles, supporting their candidacy for further development as effective anti-inflammatory agents.

In silico identification of novel PTP1B inhibitors by the investigation of molecular mechanism, QSAR, and DFT studies - Humaira Zulfiqar; Samira Akter; Jarin Tasnim; Muhammad Younis; Md. Mehedi Hasan; Sidra Manzoor; Sarnop Sarker; Muhammad Waqas; Khan Rajib Hossain (In Silico Pharmacology, 2026)
Protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B (PTP1B) is a well-known and promising drug target involved in the negative regulation of insulin and leptin signaling, and new anti-diabetic molecules for the treatment of type 2 diabetes are directly in its hands. A series of PTP1B inhibitors was discovered and characterized using in silico techniques, including virtual screening, molecular docking, ADMET profiling, toxicity prediction, VEGA-QSAR analysis, molecular dynamics (MD) simulation, and density functional theory (DFT) calculations. A starting library of 1000 anti-diabetic compounds was screened, and PubChem CID 44560696 was identified as the most successful hit. The most potent inhibitor was then identified as CID 44560744 through chemical analogy-based refinement, with a binding free energy of − 9.13 kcal/mol and the ability to form several stabilizing hydrogen bonds and hydrophobic interactions with the key catalytic residues. DFT-optimized geometry and docking revealed that the lead compound shows high stability and strong PTP1B inhibition, showing superior binding affinity compared to ursolic acid, which exhibited a lower binding energy of − 6.34 kcal mol −1 . The MD simulations showed that the PTP1B-ligand complex was structurally stable and compacted during the 200 ns simulation, with desirable profiles for RMSD, RMSF, Rg, SASA, and hydrogen bonds. The DFT and FMO analyses indicated that the compound exhibits extreme chemical reactivity and electron-transfer capability, owing to its low HOMO-LUMO gap, high softness, and moderate electrophilicity. The results of ADMET and toxicity evaluations (SwissADME, ProTox-II, and VEGA-QSAR) pointed to satisfactory solubility, non-carcinogenicity, no mutagenicity, and high pharmacological safety. Overall, the synergy of the computational methods has made CID 44560744 a lead scaffold for the development and optimization of selective PTP1B inhibitors for T2DM therapy.

Effect of Equivalence Ratio in a Waste Oil Burner on Performance and Emission Characteristics Fuelled with Sludge Palm Oil Blends - Muhammad Ahmar Zuber; Wira Jazair Yahya; Sonachalam Muthuswamy; Ili Fatimah Abd Razak; Mohamed Shukri Mohamed Ismail; Hirofumi Noge (Emission Control Science and Technology, 2026)

Molecular evidence of two begomoviruses and a novel DNA-B infecting Duranta erecta variegata in Pakistan - Afzal Akram; Mahnoor Jamil; Imran Amin; Jodi A. Scheffler; Brian E. Scheffler; Muhammad Saeed; Shahid Mansoor (Virus Genes, 2026)

Learning the assay, not the hazard: how computational toxicity models inherit the artifacts of their high-throughput training data - Muhammad Javid Iqbal; Tooba Amjad; Cristian Paz (Archives of Toxicology, 2026)

Widespread Use of Banned Pesticides and Weak Regulatory Enforcement: Environmental and Health Implications Among Farmers in Gombe State, Nigeria - Mohammad Bashir Sulaiman; Babangida Hammani; Abdullahi Muhammad Gimba; Oluyinka Omoyeni Akinlotan; Aliyu Tijjani Fadawa; Umar Musa Kwami; Taibatu Idris Umar; Amina Muhammad Bello (Journal of Agromedicine, 2026)

Identification of miR-21-5p and miR-21-3p regulated hub genes and drug repurposing targets in cervical cancer: an integrative computational analysis - Muhammad Bilal Azmi; Rafia Wasi; Arisha Sohail; Uzma Asif (Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 2026)

Soil Applied Tartaric Acid Mitigates Lead-Induced Toxicity in Chickpea By Modulating Morphophysiological, Biochemical and Genetic Responses - Farwa Tariq; Muhammad Javed; Muhammad Yaqoob; Habib Ali; Muhammad Khubaib Ijaz; Muydin M. Muminov; Muhayyo O. Buranova; Hossam S. El-Beltagi; Sadam Hussain (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

Melatonin Buffers Microplastic-induced Oxidative Stress in Rice by Restoring Redox Balance, Antioxidants Reprogramming and Phytohormone Homeostasis - Ali Noman; Osman Sonmez; Noreen Khalid; Muhammad Kashif Irshad; Afrah E. Mohammed; Modhi O. Alotaibi; Muhammad Aqeel (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

Salicylic Acid and Proline-Functionalized Carbon Quantum Dots Mitigate Nickel Toxicity in Wheat by Enhancing Antioxidant Defense, Metal Homeostasis, and Nutritional Quality - Syed Abu Bakr Haider Bukhari; Minhas Elahi; Muhammad Anas; Shoaib Abbas; Waseem Ahmed Khattak; Umar Masood Quraishi (Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, 2026)

3D HepG2 spheroid model exhibits drug-specific response profiles validating their application in therapeutic screening - Wee Ling Choe; Ain Zubaidah Ayob; Muhammad Danish Ahmad Tarmizi; Nur’ain Salehen; Thamil Selvee Ramasamy (In Vitro Cellular & Developmental Biology - Animal, 2026)

Spatially resolved estimates of phytoplankton carbon fixation and diffusive methane flux potential in a subtropical reservoir - Sheraz Akhtar Gil; YuPing Su; Gohar Ayub; Abdul Samad; Muhammad Irfan Ahamad; Jehangir Ijaz; Shiyu Huang; Weng Yuxin (Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2026)

Harnessing machine learning to decode the energy–economy–environment trilemma: insights from renewable and non-renewable energy use in Pakistan - Muhammad Qayyum; Minhaj Ali; Muhammad Waleed Hassan; Usman Mehmood (Environment, Development and Sustainability, 2026)

Integrated Bioinformatics and Network Analysis Identifies Key Molecular Targets and Hub Genes in Zika Virus-induced Neuroinflammation - Akmal Zubair; Muhammad Ali; Adel Qlayel Alkhedaide (Journal of Molecular Neuroscience, 2026)

CRISPR-Cas systems for enhancing chilling tolerance in rice: recent advances and future prospects - Muhammad Sikandar Zaman; Asad Azeem; Ayesha Nouman; Abdullah Khalid; Saira Ghafoor; Muhammad Zia Ul Haq; Muhammad Talha Aslam; Hossam S. El-Beltagi (Biologia Futura, 2026)

Design of a multi-epitope vaccine candidate against Mycobacterium ulcerans for the prevention of Buruli ulcer - Muhammad Asim; Ramy S. Yehia; Hotaf Hassan Makki; Ahmed M. Ismail (Biologia, 2026)

NeuroFusion: A Unified Framework for Generalized Visual Stimulus Decoding from fMRI Across Datasets and Subjects - Muhammad Kashif; Matteo Ferrante; Nicola Toschi (Neuroinformatics, 2026)
Recent advancements in neural decoding have shown promising results in reconstructing visual experiences from brain activity. However, existing approaches focus primarily on decoding within a single dataset or subject, which limits generalization across various sources of neuroimaging. In this work, we propose a novel framework for the decoding of visual stimuli between subjects and between data sets, integrating neural recordings from multiple publicly available fMRI datasets. To address inherent intersubject and interdataset variability, we introduce a contrastive learning-based alignment strategy using image embeddings from a pre-trained IP-Adapter model. Our approach learns a shared latent space by aligning subject-specific neural representations with image features, enabling generalized decoding across both subjects and datasets. In addition, we propose a simple yet effective data augmentation method using ridge regression. This method synthesizes realistic fMRI-like signals from novel images by predicting voxel activity and injecting learned noise distributions, thus enhancing training diversity and model robustness. To the best of our knowledge, while several recent studies have explored cross-subject decoding, we extend recent cross-subject decoding efforts by training a single unified framework jointly across multiple public fMRI datasets and subjects, enabling cross-dataset transfer in addition to cross-subject generalization. We distinguish this multi-dataset unified training setting, where each dataset contributes training data, from a stricter leave-one-dataset-out transfer setting in which the target dataset is excluded from source pretraining and used only for lightweight alignment-layer adaptation. Empirically, our unified model achieves strong semantic reconstruction across datasets (e.g., up to 94.8% CLIP similarity on NSD (AUG) and 0.403 SSIM on BOLD5000 after lightweight finetuning), demonstrating robust cross-subject and cross-dataset transfer.

Near-infrared spectroscopy and chemometrics analysis for discrimination of Kappaphycus alvarezii from three locations and evaluation of antioxidant capacity - Muhammad Miftahul Madya; Eti Rohaeti; Rudi Heryanto; Wahyu Ramadhan; Rahmat Syawal; Joko Santoso; Daniel Cozzolino; Mohamad Rafi (Journal of Applied Phycology, 2026)

Microalgae-based bioplastics from wastewater: a bibliometric, technological, and sustainability review - Koko Iwan Agus Kurniawan; Muhammad Naufal Rauf Ibrahim; Laila Dina Amalia Purba; Aisyah Hanifah; Budi Mandra Harahap; Mikihide Demura; Ryozo Noguchi (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2026)

Probiotics unveiled: bridging general health benefits to the era of precision medicine - Mati Ullah; Muhammad Rizwan; Muhammad Ihtesham Waheed; Muhammad Shoaib Alam; Sami Ullah Jan; Ali Raza; Muhammad Faisal Shahid; Vivian Andoh; Yong Chen (World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2026)

Chalcogenophosphate CsMnPS₈ as a Promising Semiconductor for Photonic, Thermoelectric, Radiation-Protection and Energy Technologies - N. M.A. Hadia; Muhammad Irfan; Meshal Alzaid; M. F. Hasaneen; Abdullah Almohammedi (Journal of Fluorescence, 2026)

Transforming Banana Peel Waste into a Nano Biostimulant: Effects on Maize Seed Germination and Physio-Morphological Traits - Palwasha Sajjad; Umair Riaz; Azer Ahmadov; Tanveer-ul-Haq; Nazar Fareid; Faiza Hassan; Muhammad Adeel; Ayta Umar; Ren Maozhi; Muhammad Usman Aslam; Lamy Hamed (Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, 2026)

Influence of Planting Density on Shoot Branching Regulated by Photosynthetic Activity and Hormonal Signaling in the Maize-Soybean Intercropping System - Irshan Ahmad; Jie Chen; Noman Shoaib; Sajad Hussain; Muhammad Arshad; Bin Cheng; Li Wang; Mei Xu; Yali Guo; Wenyan Wang; Yao Zhao; Weiguo Liu (Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, 2026)

Biodegradation of plastics by the phosphorus-solubilising cyanobacterium Chroococcus sp. - Dani Wijaya; Japareng Lalung; Syahidah Akmal Muhammad; Peter Convey; Jebrel Abdeljawad Rashd; Law Heng Chuan; Andi Kurniawan; Nurul Huda (Journal of Applied Phycology, 2026)
Plastics often contain additives such as flame retardants, plasticisers, and stabilisers, with phosphorus-based compounds playing a key role in microbial interactions. Most previous studies have focused on heterotrophic microbes targeting carbon backbones, but their degradation efficiency remains limited. This study examined the phosphorus-solubilising ability of autotrophic cyanobacteria carrying the phoD gene to weaken polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Plastic samples collected from the Aquatic Research Complex fishpond at Universiti Sains Malaysia were incubated with isolates and analysed using NBRIP medium, molybdenum blue assay, UV–Vis, FTIR, SEM, and tensile strength testing over 61 days. Of the five strains isolated, Chroococcus sp. solubilised phosphorus from both PP and PET, releasing phosphorus into the medium and reducing plastic surface phosphorus. Treated plastics exhibited surface roughness, reduced dry mass, and significant tensile strength loss. This is the first report of photosynthetic cyanobacteria promoting plastic degradation via phosphorus scavenging.

Vitamin D Promotes Neuronal Survival via Nrf2 Upregulation in D-Galactose–Induced Mice: An In-Vivo and In-Silico Study - Fawad Ali Shah; Muhammad Zakria; Faten F. Bin Dayel; Najeeb Ur Rehman; Sarwat Jahan; Muhammad Ikram (Journal of Neuroimmune Pharmacology, 2026)

Spatiotemporal dynamics of historical and future drought conditions over the Arabian Peninsula from ERA5 and CMIP6 data - Muhammad Haroon Siddiqui; Mazen E Assiri; Sajjad Saeed; Md Arfan Ali; Moutassem El Rafei; Shahad Bahamdan; Abdullah Masoud Alqahtani; Abdulrahman AlHaidari; Abdulrahman Alsalhi; Ohood Alzahrani; Shamsuddin Shahid (Journal of Earth System Science, 2026)

Enhancing cascading earthquake-induced hazards assessment through land capability integration: insights from the 2018 North Lombok Earthquake - Dewayany Sutrisno; Ati Rahadiati; Muhammad Iqbal Habibie; Prabu Kresna Putra; Robby Arifandri; Hari Prayogi; Udrekh Udrekh; Trevi Jayanti Puspasari; Sukahar Eka Saputra (Journal of Earth System Science, 2026)

Comparative legal framework for marine plastic pollution control in China and Pakistan - Xien Liu; Muhammad Saqib (Frontiers in Marine Science, 2026)
Marine plastic pollution is a transboundary environmental crisis that requires strong regulatory frameworks and international cooperation. This study compares marine plastic pollution laws in China and Pakistan and asks how the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) can support bilateral collaboration while reconciling Pakistan’s constitutionally decentralised environmental governance with China’s more centralised and integrated marine environmental system. The article applies a clarified Comprehensive Review of International Law and Relevant Literature (CRILL) method. Legal materials were selected from binding statutes, implementing regulations, official policy documents and peer-reviewed literature, and were compared against six criteria: legal scope, institutional allocation, enforcement powers, plastic life-cycle coverage, implementation evidence and bilateral feasibility. The comparison shows that China’s revised Marine Environmental Protection Law (2023), effective from 1 January 2024, strengthens land-sea coordination, full-chain pollution control, institutional responsibility and public-interest litigation. Pakistan’s framework, centred on PEPA 1997 and provincial environmental legislation, provides a foundational legal basis but remains limited by fragmented competence, uneven enforcement capacity and incomplete plastic-specific regulation. Rather than treating Pakistan’s 2023 single-use plastics rules as a complete failure, the article evaluates them as a legally significant but geographically limited and unevenly enforced measure. The conclusion proposes a legally feasible CPEC Marine Plastic Pollution Cooperation Mechanism based on a bilateral memorandum/protocol, joint monitoring, regulatory coordination, capacity-building and stakeholder participation.