Explainable machine learning for predicting building energy performance and sustainability certification in construction megaprojects - Li Ma; Muhammad Sumair Ghouri; Muhammad Altaf; Mingxing Zheng; Liang Wang (Energy and Buildings, 2026)

Life cycle assessment of energy retrofitting: case study of an apartment building - Muhammad Asif; Wahhaj Ahmed; Shahzada Shuja; M.Mobeen Shaukat; Zeyad Amin Al-Absi; Moath Ajlouni (Energy and Buildings, 2026)

Energy poverty and wealth under economic and energy policy uncertainty - Sonia Hassan; Muhammad Haris (Energy Policy, 2026)

Green bonds, climate resilience, and environmental performance: A global panel analysis of sustainable finance effectiveness - Muhammad Alamgir; Magdalena Osińska (Energy Policy, 2026)

Volumetric 2D-3D RQD modeling from seismic refraction tomography for landslide susceptibility assessment in complex geological terrain - Muhammad Hasan; Lijun Su (Engineering Geology, 2026)

Computational human behavior modeling for irrigation-centered water–energy–food–land–climate policy analysis - Yu Liu; Luping Li; Lan Fang; Muhammad Rizal Razman (Environmental Impact Assessment Review, 2026)

Enhancing whale shark (Rhincodon typus) conservation through Marxan-based spatial analysis in Saleh Bay - Amanda D. Putri; Yulius; Syamsul Bahri Agus; Taslim Arifin; Ulung Jantama Wisha; Rinny Rahmania; Hadiwijaya L. Salim; Joko Prihantono; Aida Heriati; Aprizon Putra; Arya Ningsih; Fery Kurniawan; et al. (Environmental Development, 2026)

Climatic suitability and geospatial assessment of Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) for sustainable waste management - Muhammad Salam; Sami Ullah; Fakhri Alam; Camila Rodríguez-Ortega; Samia Elouali; Viola Vambol; Shafi'u Adamu; Viviana Bolletta; Faisal Hayat; Zhiyong Han (Environmental Development, 2026)

Genetic variation of grey pomfret Pampus cinereus along the Bangladesh and Malaysia coastlines with phylogeography in the Indo-West Pacific based on mitochondrial COI and Cyt β - M.M. Mahbub Alam; Md. Moshiur Rahman; Jayed Mahbub Aomio; Nur Asma Ariffin; Mohammad Asmat-Ullah; Shamima Nasren; Sarker Mohammed Ibrahim Khalil; Md. Abdullah-Al Mamun; Muhammad Anamul Kabir; Ahasan Habib (Ecological Genetics and Genomics, 2026)

Population genetics of climbing perch, Anabas testudineus (Bloch, 1792) in the waters of Aceh Province, Indonesia - Nanda Muhammad Razi; Sri Riska Rahayu; Luvi Syafrida Handayani; Mutia Ramadhaniaty; Adrian Damora; Cut Tria Aswina; Putri Khairani Amalia Siregar; Nanda Ulfa Khaira; Muhammad Syukran; Puncak Joyontono; Muhammad Nasir; Nur Fadli; et al. (Ecological Genetics and Genomics, 2026)

Zebrafish models for genetic and molecular analysis of human pigmentation disorders - Rajbala Verma; Pooja Meena; Garima Awasthi; Mahipal Singh Sankhla; Muhammad Mubashshir; Vivek Kumar; Chandra Shekhar Yadav; Kumud Kant Awasthi (Ecological Genetics and Genomics, 2026)

Agrobacterium tumefaciens-mediated stable transformation of CP4 EPSPS gene conferring glyphosate resistance in Zea mays L - Muhammad Atif; Hammad Ahmed Abbasi; Muhammad Naveed Anjum (Ecological Genetics and Genomics, 2026)

Genome analysis of unexplored Hanstruepera sp. CR43 reveals its potential in lignocellulosic biomass degradation - Thai Sun Chong; Melvin Chun Yun Tan; Kheng Loong Chong; Muhammad Ramziuddin Zakaria; Kok Jun Liew; Huszalina Hussin; Chun Shiong Chong (Ecological Genetics and Genomics, 2026)

Synergistic charge-size trimetallic design PVDF@Mn-co/Al-LDH for efficient lithium selectivity from high-Mg/Li ratio brine - Sehria Zia; Muhammad Kashif; Haojie Ge; Yafei Guo; Tianlong Deng (Desalination, 2026)

Techno-economic assessment of batch reverse osmosis desalination systems: Rating and design - Qais N. Al-Oweiti; Omar G. Kaoud; M.A.M. Ahmed; Faheem Ejaz; Muhammad H. Elbassoussi; Syed M. Zubair (Desalination, 2026)

Designing brackish water electrodialysis system under constraints: Coupled transport, energy split, and least-cost design - Omar Gamal Kaoud; Muhammad H. Elbassoussi; Syed M. Zubair (Desalination, 2026)

Cyclic behaviour of plate-monopile and bucket-monopile hybrid foundation in sand - Yukun Ma; Sanchari Mondal; Ge Cui; Muhammad Aleem; Subhamoy Bhattacharya; Liang Cui (Computers and Geotechnics, 2026)

Time-domain stochastic fracture analysis of soil-structure interaction systems using a high-order stochastic Galerkin SBFEM - Muhammad Gul; Chengbin Du; Wei Wang (Computers and Geotechnics, 2026)

Dielectric-enhanced lithiophilic polyacrylonitrile‑barium titanate 3D microfiber current collector for controlled lithium deposition in anode-free lithium metal batteries - Bagas Prakoso; Aldan Hadziq Haidar; Ruth Stephanie; Muhammad Harist Herti Ramadhani; Hung-Ju Yen; Febri Baskoro; Tae Jung Park; Afriyanti Sumboja (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

Stepwise activation of peroxymonosulfate by manganese single-atom catalyst for organic pollutant degradation: mediated electron transfer and delayed singlet oxygen generation - Muhammad Zain Amjid; Lingzhi He; Sabiqa Inam; Zhuqi Chen (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

Waste treats waste: A biowaste-based route for selective lithium recovery from spent lithium-ion batteries - Muhammad Awais; Bárbara C. Jesus; Mario Berrettoni; Maria Joana Neiva Correia; Martina Fattobene; Isabel M. Marrucho (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

Composition-regulated MOF-derived Fe₂O₃/Co₃O₄ heterostructures for humidity-resilient and flexible acetone sensing - Zhicheng Cai; Muhammad Hilal; Jun-Hyun Kim; Jian Hou (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

Gas separation in industrial bulk chemistry and relevance for transitioning to industrial plasma chemistry - Volker Hessel; Nguyen Van Duc Long; Marc Escriba-Gelonch; Jose Osorio Tejada; Muhammad Yousaf Arshad; Anubhav Sabharwal; Gabriele Centi; Annemie Bogaerts; Evgeny Rebrov; Peter H. Seeberger (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

Dry reforming of methane on supported nickel catalysts: Recent advances on process modelling, carbon pathways and life cycle assessment - Ahmad Muhammad ABISO; Michalis A. VASILIADES; Xiaoyang WEI; Xiaolei FAN; Nicholas M. MUSYOKA; Abdulazeez Yusuf ATTA; Antonis A. ZORPAS; Angelos M. EFSTATHIOU; Paulo DEBIAGI (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

Reversible -NH2/-NH3+ switching drives proton-coupled electron transfer for selective CO2-to-CO photoreduction in S-scheme MOF/g-C3N4 heterojunction - Sharafat Ali; Sher Ali; Ahmed Ismail; Yong Wang; Syed Ul Hasnain Bakhtiar; Qaisar Alam; Pir Muhammad Ismail; Wajid Ali; Ahmad Iqbal; Polycarpos Falaras; Jiabao Yi; Fazal Raziq; et al. (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

Redox-sensitive genetic circuits enhance microbial stress tolerance to complex inhibitors in lignocellulose biorefinery - Wen-Tao Wang; Qi Feng; Ting-Ting Li; Muhammad Aamer Mehmood; Hui Zhu; Ning Wang; Yi Ma; Chen-Guang Liu; Feng-Wu Bai (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

pH-switchable polyoxometalate-loaded hydrogel with intrinsic oxygen-independent singlet oxygen generation and in situ nitric oxide production for infected wound management - Cantong Sun; Zhen Zhang; Zhen Li; Muhammad Adnan Younis; Hongyu Chen; Shujun Zhang; Junle Wu; Dehao Du; Haiyan Ge; Lehao Liu; Ruiheng Li; Shengyi Dongye; et al. (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

Atomic-scale Ni3Ti/CNT interface modulation enables fast electron transport for bifunctional water splitting and supercapacitors - Sayed Zafar Abbas; Dhanasekaran Vikraman; Zulfqar Ali Sheikh; Zeesham Abass; Jeung Choon Goak; Jongwan Jung; Hyun-Seok Kim; Muhammad Ali; Sajjad Hussain; Naesung Lee (Chemical Engineering Journal, 2026)

Structure–network–function engineering of carrageenan edible film for food packaging: A comprehensive review of blend design, nanocomposite architectures and active/intelligent application performance - Fatima Shehzadi; Hafiz Muhammad Jawad Saleem; Gholamreza Abdi (Carbohydrate Polymers, 2026)

From multi-omics insights to single-strain proof: How traditional agricultural system enhances fish flavor via the microbiome-gut-muscle axis - Xiaoqiang Shen; Xiaoyu Lei; Huarui Zhang; Enhui Guo; Lichao Chen; Chao Sun; Abrar Muhammad; Yongqi Shao (Bioresource Technology, 2026)

Corrigendum to “A review on biohydrogen production through dark fermentation via the lactate pathway” [Bioresour. Technol. 454 (2026) 134726] - Amir Izzuddin Adnan; Hassan Mohamed; Eqwan Roslan; Nur Atiqah Mohamad Aziz; Mouad Firah; Mohd Nur Ikhmal Salehmin; Bidattul Syirat Zainal; Muhammad Fikri Zulkornain; Farah Nurhikmah; Saifuddin Nomanbhay; Peer Mohamed Abdul; Sumaiya Zainal Abidin (Bioresource Technology, 2026)

Vegetable waste into soil acts as slowly released water and fertilizer to improve current vegetable productivity with less chemical fertilization - Adnan Khan; Ling Zhao; Jing Wang; Yun-Li Xiao; Jian-Ming Li; Hua-Guo Zhu; Shi-Sheng Li; Meng-Ying Li; Habimana Evode; Chang Nan; Muhammad Ashraf; Fu-Jian Mei; et al. (Bioresource Technology, 2026)

A machine learning-assisted engineering of activation-free hierarchical and microporous biochars for selective adsorption - Ojima Z. Wada; Sruthi Udayakumar; Sabah Mariyam; Snigdhendubala Pradhan; Raeesh Muhammad; Gordon McKay; Tareq Al-Ansari; Khaled A. Mahmoud (Bioresource Technology, 2026)

A review on sustainable aviation fuel production via diverse biomass and waste-derived feedstocks and cutting-edge conversion technologies - Wajahat Waheed Kazmi; Muhammad Wasi Syed; Muhammad Waqas; Umair Hassan Bhatti; Ahmed Omer; Mansoor Ali; Zulqarnain; Ishaq Kariim; Amjad Hussain; Faysal M. Al-Khulaifi (Biomass and Bioenergy, 2026)

Assessing the legacy effects of COVID-19 lockdowns on insect pollinator biodiversity - Muhammad Naeem; Ting Shen; Maryam Riasat; Nawaz Haider Bashir; Tahir Farooq; Zhumei Li; Huanhuan Chen; Canping Pan (Biological Conservation, 2026)

Integrated experimental and computational insights into co-production of pectinase and xylanase from Aspergillus niger: Optimization, purification and molecular characterization - Nayya Waseem Dar; Muhammad Anjum Zia; Muhammad Shahid; Bushra Akhtar (Bioresource Technology Reports, 2026)

Bio-VegeGrout for soil strength enhancement: Effects of fermentation period on mechanical performance and microstructural characteristics - Wan Aisyah Fadilah Wae AbdulKadir; Rohayu Che Omar; Simon Gregory; Farah 'Atiqah Abdul Azam; Megan Barnett; Muhammad Afiq Mohamed Akbar; Nur 'Atikah Mahazir (Bioresource Technology Reports, 2026)

Response surface optimization of polyethersulfone biocomposite membranes reinforced with pineapple crown leaf-derived microcrystalline cellulose for dye wastewater treatment - Utari Zulfiani; Fitriani Fitriani; Muh Nur Hidayat; Nurul Widiastuti; Muhammad Roil Bilad; Muqoyyanah (Bioresource Technology Reports, 2026)

Bimetallic ferro and lanthanum impregnated on nano HZSM-5 catalysts for the Reutealis trisperma oil hydroprocessing to rich aromatic jet fuel range - Muhammad Al Muttaqii; Abdul Aziz; Sugeng Priyanto; Indri Yati; Muh. Nur Khoiru Wihadi; Amalia Kurnia Amin; Kiky Corneliasari Sembiring; Hendris Hendarsyah Kurniawan; Sudibyo; Didik Prasetyoko; Reva Edra Nugraha; Lenny Marlinda; et al. (Bioresource Technology Reports, 2026)

Dual-driven solventogenesis through the synergistic role of tofu and cheese whey as metabolic regulators in ABE fermentation - Maktum Muharja; Rizki Fitria Darmayanti; Muhammad Shonhaji; Ika Putri Nikmatur Rohmah; Mamata Singhvi; Dendy Satrio; Arief Widjaja; Achri Isnan Khamil (Bioresource Technology Reports, 2026)

Sustainable phenolic compounds extraction from vegetable oil processing waste by using cooperative synergistic formulation - Norela Jusoh; Norasikin Othman; Izzat Naim Shamsul Kahar; Shuhada A. Idrus-Saidi; Muhammad Abbas Ahmad Zaini; Norul Fatiha Mohamed Noah (Bioresource Technology Reports, 2026)

Spatiotemporal footprints and health risk assessments of odor emissions from large-scale food waste anaerobic digestion plants - Lin Cui; Ziyang Lou; Long Kong; Farooq Muhammad Amjad; Zhijie Wang; Changfu Yang; Jun Si; Meilan Zhang; Luochun Wang; Zhaowen Cheng (Atmospheric Environment, 2026)

Assessing meteorological influences and predicting PM2.5 using deep learning approach: A case of Asian metropolitan city, Lahore - Amna Rashid; Rana Muhammad Atif (Atmospheric Environment, 2026)

AI and Multi-Omics for Climate-Resilient Remediation of Heavy Metal Soil Toxicity - Isma Gul; Muhammad Adil; Siqi Lu; Safdar Bashir; Heli Lu; Muhammad Daud; Younas Iqbal; Yu Tao (Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2026)

Iron Oxide Types Determine the Regulatory Effects of Biochar on Carbon Emissions from Arsenic-Contaminated Soils - Qi Li; Wenjing Li; Yanyan Lu; Sada Tanzil; Wan Yang; Muhammad Mahroz Hussain; Shengsen Wang (Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2026)

Impact of Land Use Change on Water Quality: Toward Sustainable Ecosystem Management in the Nenggiri River Basin - Ismafatin Nabilah Ismail; Mohd Khairul Amri Kamarudin; Mohamad Hafis Amat Simin; Asmawi Ibrahim; Wan Nor Azilawanie Tun Ismail; Ahmad Shakir Mohd Saudi; Mohd Ekhwan Toriman; Sunardi Sunardi; Firdaus Muhammad-Sukki (Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2026)

Retraction Note: Bio-Graphene Foam: A Robust Solution for Adsorptive and Sustainable Chlorophenol Removal from Wastewater - Sidra; Muhammad Hamid khan; Wang Jin Quan; Shakeel Ahmad; Jingling Ji; Xinhua Xiao; Haseen Ullah; Arif Nawaz; Farman Ali; Nisar Ali (Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2026)

Carbon Dots Derived from Food Waste for Environmental Contaminant Sensing: A Rreview - Kawan F. Kayani; Mohammed K. Rahim; Sewara J. Mohammed; Aso Q. Hassan; Muhammad S. Mustafa; Shujahadeen B. Aziz (Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2026)

Correction to: Magnetic Bentonite for Efficient Phosphate Removal from Wastewater: A Sustainable Strategy to Combat Eutrophication - Khizar Hussain Shah; Muhammad Imtiaz Rashid; Javairia Zubair; Saba Zafar; Abdul Amir; Akhtar Iqbal; Khurram Shahzad; Arshid Mahmood Ali (Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2026)

Cyclic Use of Wastewater and Canal Water Improves Maize Growth while Reducing Heavy Metal Accumulation in Soil - Shaikh Amjad Salam; Muhammad Qasim; Hossam S. El-Beltagi; Usman Zulfiqar; Mohammed S. Alotaibi; Nozimakhon Khodjimurodova; Kabulzhan Azizov; Nazih Y. Rebouh (Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2026)

Influence of Temperature and Hydrogen Peroxide Treatment on the Physiochemical and Adsorptive Characteristics of Rice Stalk Biochar for Cadmium Remediation: A Sustainable Solution - Ghulam Murtaza; Zeeshan Ahmed; Muhammad Usman; Awais Ahmad; Waed Alahmad; Mohammed S. Alotaibi; Saqer S. Alotaibi; Sajad Ali; Rashid Iqbal (Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2026)

A Fibrous Thin Film Based on Silver(I) Metal–Organic Framework/Polyethersulfone Composite with Excellent Antibacterial Properties and Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue - Humaira Shaheen; Abdul Rauf; Muhammad Arif; Muhammad Akram; Komal Aroosh; Mehdi Hassan; Muhammad Jahangir (Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2026)

Climate-resilient livestock systems in Sub-Saharan Africa: a one health systems framework integrating pastoralism, animal health, and sustainable development - Muhammad Yasir Alhassan; Abdulhamid Abdullahi Ahmad; Mubarak Aliyu Danmaraya (Tropical Animal Health and Production, 2026)

Phase-specific effects of guar meal and β-mannanase on growth performance and nutrient digestibility in broilers - Haroon Ur Rashid; Taimoor Khan; Muhammad Tahir; Muhammad Daud; Damiano Cavallini; Giovanni Buonaiuto (Tropical Animal Health and Production, 2026)
This study evaluated the phase-specific effects of dietary guar meal (GM) inclusion, with or without β-mannanase supplementation, on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, and energy utilization in broiler chickens. A total of 300 male Ross 308 broilers were assigned to eight experimental diets in a 4 × 2 factorial arrangement, consisting of four GM inclusion levels (0%, 4%, 8%, and 12%) with or without β-mannanase supplementation (0.35 g/kg), and were evaluated during the starter (7–21 d) and grower (22–35 d) phases. During the starter phase, broilers fed 4% GM supplemented with β-mannanase achieved growth performance comparable to the control diet, whereas increasing GM inclusion significantly reduced body weight gain, crude protein digestibility, and apparent metabolizable energy (AME; P < 0.05). β-mannanase supplementation partially alleviated these negative effects and fully restored crude protein digestibility at 4% GM. During the grower phase, broilers tolerated up to 8% GM without major reductions in growth performance, whereas 12% GM consistently impaired productive responses. Enzyme supplementation further enhanced body weight gain and protein digestibility across GM inclusion levels; however, its efficacy declined at 12% GM, where performance and energy utilization remained significantly lower than the control diet ( P < 0.05). These findings demonstrate that broiler responses to GM are strongly age-dependent and identify phase-specific tolerance thresholds for dietary inclusion. Under the conditions of this study, 4% GM during the starter phase and up to 8% GM during the grower phase can be successfully incorporated when supported by β-mannanase supplementation. This strategy may facilitate the sustainable utilization of guar meal as an agro-industrial by-product while maintaining productive performance and nutrient efficiency in broiler production systems.

Seroprevalence and risk factors of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis in dromedary camels of Southern Punjab, Pakistan - Aliza Ali; Mughees Aizaz Alvi; Muhammad Hammad Hussain; Muhammad Numan; Junaid Ahmad; Muzafar Ghafoor; Muhammad Khalid Mansoor; Muhammad Saqib (Tropical Animal Health and Production, 2026)

Breeding practices and production systems of indigenous goats in two agro-ecological zones of North Maluku Province, Indonesia - Dwi Nur Happy Hariyono; Muhammad Ade Salim; Dyah Maharani; Eny Endrawati (Tropical Animal Health and Production, 2026)

Baseline Assessment of Coral Reef Condition, Diversity and Disease Prevalence in Darvel Bay, Northeastern Borneo - Aiman Azseri; Nur Angelie Agnezara Roger; Zepri Abdul Muhaimin; Mazni Muhammad Addin; Khairul Hisham Hariz; Siti Nur Hazwani Oslan; Khodzori Fikri Akmal (Thalassas: An International Journal of Marine Sciences, 2026)

How the Impact of ENSO Events on the Indonesian Throughflow and Interannual Variability of Circulation in the Halmahera Sea - Muhammad Zainuddin Lubis; Angga Dwinovantyo; B. Batara; Husnul Kausarian; Syarief Hidayat; Asep Priatna; Andrean V. H. Simanjuntak; Kutubuddin Ansari; Punyawi Jamjareegulgarn (Thalassas: An International Journal of Marine Sciences, 2026)

Correction to: Assessing the Population Dynamics and Stock Status of the Orange Mud Crab Scylla Olivacea (Herbst, 1796) in Two Oceanic Coasts of Thailand - Md. Rashedul Islam; Sukree Hajisamae; Siriporn Pradit; Muhammad Abdur Rouf; Sofiyudin Maae; Husneya Rensep (Thalassas: An International Journal of Marine Sciences, 2026)

Process-integrated matrix engineering and drying strategy for stabilization of fibrinolytic protease from Bacillus tequilensis toward biomanufacturing applications - Stalis Norma Ethica; Muhammad Ziddan Bayu Aji; Irfanul Chakim; Ocky Karna Radjasa; Rifqi Sufyan; Sri Suryanti; Dewi Seswita Zilda (Systems Microbiology and Biomanufacturing, 2026)

Monitoring Extent of Mangroves in Coastal Bangladesh from 1980 to 2020: A Remote Sensing-Based Geospatial Analysis - Muhammad Al-Amin Hoque; Maliha Sanzana Misty; Khandaker Tanvir Hossain; Sharif A. Mukul (Small-scale Forestry, 2026)
Mangrove ecosystems play a vital role in coastal protection, biodiversity conservation, and climate regulation, yet their spatiotemporal dynamics within highly geomorphologically active deltaic environments remain insufficiently understood. This study aimed to map long-term changes in mangrove distribution, quantify mangrove gain and loss patterns, identify dominant land-cover transition pathways, and evaluate the influence of erosion–accretion processes on mangrove dynamics in the Meghna Estuary of coastal Bangladesh using a remote sensing-based geospatial framework spanning 1980–2020. Multi-temporal Landsat imagery was processed through standardized pre-processing, NDVI analysis, and supervised Maximum Likelihood land-use/land-cover classification to quantify mangrove extent, spatial trajectories, and gain–loss dynamics. Post-classification change detection and trajectory analysis were employed to evaluate transitions between mangrove, waterbody, vegetation, and agricultural classes. Results reveal a highly dynamic coastal system characterized by alternating phases of mangrove expansion and contraction primarily driven by erosion–accretion processes. Mangrove cover exhibited a net increase of 158.9 km 2 over four decades, with major gains occurred during 1990–1995 and 2000–2005, primarily due to sediment deposition and natural colonization on newly formed mudflats. Conversely, notable declines between 2005 and 2016 were associated with shoreline erosion and channel migration. Land-trajectory analysis highlights dominant waterbody-to-mangrove transitions, emphasizing the importance of geomorphological processes in shaping ecosystem regeneration and resilience. Despite overall expansion, continuous spatial redistribution indicates ecosystem fragility, with gains concentrated on accretion-prone surfaces and losses along erosion-prone margins. The findings provide the first comprehensive four-decade spatial assessment of mangrove dynamics in the Meghna Estuary, offering critical evidence for adaptive coastal management, ecosystem restoration, and nature-based climate mitigation in Bangladesh.

A Social Forestry Business Framework for Revitalizing Stagnant Forest Farmer Groups: A Case Study from Central Java, Indonesia - Muhammad Abdul Rahman Subrata; San Afri Awang; Ris Hadi Purwanto; Shita Aiswarya; Alvera Wulandhanik; Wahyu Andayani (Small-scale Forestry, 2026)

Social–ecological dynamics of mangrove restoration in Pondok Bali, North Coast of Java, Indonesia - Djoko Santoso Abi Suroso; Muhammad Suryo Panotogomo Abi Suroso; Nina Kartika Maureen; Dinda Pratiwi; Novi Puspitasari; Yonatan Kurniawan (Regional Environmental Change, 2026)

Lactiplantibacillus plantarum AS21 Reduces Colitis in Mice by Modulating Inflammation, Gut Barrier Function, and Microbiota in an Intervention Dose and Time-dependent Manner - Ali Sher Bacha; Mengyan Chen; Zitong Ding; Mengya Jia; Hu Chen; Ikram Khan; Muhammad Ishaq; Azmat Ullah Jan; Ashiq Khan; Xusheng Guo (Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins, 2026)

Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis and Enterococcus hirae Enhance Immunity by Modulating Gut Microbiota and Metabolic Pathways in Immunosuppressed Mice - Azmat Ullah Jan; Hu Chen; Muhammad Ishaq; Mengya Jia; Ali Sher Bacha; Qiang Li; Mengyan Chen; Zitong Ding; Xusheng Guo (Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins, 2026)

Towards Safer Antimicrobial Peptide Therapeutics: A Predictive–Generative Framework Targeting ESKAPE Pathogens - Zubia Rashid; Hania Ahmed; Kashif Saleem; Muhammad Razi Uddin Siddiqui (Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins, 2026)

Evaluation of Probiotic Metabolites Mediated Antimicrobial Activity and Inhibition of Virulence Factors in Avian Pathogenic Escherichia Coli - Kanchan Thapa; Anna Phan; Chuan-Wei Tung; Muhammad Abrar Hashmi; Debabrata Biswas (Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins, 2026)

Probiotics as Sustainable Alternatives to Mitigate Antibiotic Resistance in Bovine Mastitis Management - Muhammad Zahoor Khan; Abd Ullah; Abdul Qadeer; Khalaf F. Alsharif; Fuad M Alzahrani; Khalid J Alzahrani; Qingshan Ma; Abdulwahab Abuderman; Changfa Wang (Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins, 2026)

Graft incompatibility in fruit trees in early detection: integrating physiological, molecular, and technological approaches - Muhammad Hamza; Dilek Soysal; Izhar Ullah; Yaqoob Sultan; Erol Aydin; Hüsnü Demirsoy; Heba I. Mohamed (Planta, 2026)

Genomic characterization, expression and functional analysis of the plant homeodomain (PHD) family in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) under abiotic stresses - Tayeb Muhammad; Tao Yang; Haitao Yang; Laipeng Zhao; Xin Bai; Juan Wang; Baike Wang; Qinghui Yu (Planta, 2026)

Cadmium Nanoparticles Disrupt Root Exosomal Defense Signaling Across Fruit & Root Crops: Mechanisms and Postharvest Rot Susceptibility - Qudrat Ullah; Waqas Haider; Muhammad Waqar; Abdul Rehman; Rashid Abbas Khan; Zaki ul Zaman Asam; Muhammad Zubair; Mujahid Farid (Plant Molecular Biology Reporter, 2026)

Unveiling Breeding Tools for Improving Fruit Set in Oil Palm through Biotechnological Approaches: A Systematic Review - Gigih Ibnu Prayoga; Nono Carsono; Farida Damayanti; Muhammad Yusuf (Plant Molecular Biology Reporter, 2026)

Global research trends in bioherbicides for sustainable weed management: A bibliometric analysis (1981–2025) - Furkan Ulaş; Hilmi Torun; Muhammad Aasim; Khawar Jabran; Hüsrev Mennan (Phytoparasitica, 2026)
Bioherbicides have gained increasing attention as sustainable alternatives to synthetic herbicides in modern weed management. This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of global bioherbicide research published between 1981 and 2025 using data retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection. A total of 992 publications were analysed using VOSviewer (version 1.6.20) and the Biblioshiny interface of the Bibliometrix package in RStudio to evaluate publication trends, citation patterns, collaboration networks, thematic evolution, and conceptual structures within the field. The retrieved publications accumulated 18,123 citations and achieved an H-index of 56, indicating considerable scientific impact and sustained scholarly influence. Publication output remained limited before 2000 but increased markedly after 2010, reaching peak productivity after 2020. Keyword co-occurrence analysis identified 117 keywords grouped into 10 clusters, with a total of 974 links and a total link strength (TLS) of 2273, revealing a highly interconnected conceptual structure centred around microbial biological control, allelopathy, natural products, sustainability, and integrated weed management. Thematic evolution and Multiple Correspondence Analysis (MCA) demonstrated a progressive transition from early pathogen-based and allelopathic studies toward interdisciplinary approaches integrating sustainable agriculture, molecular research, and bioactive natural compounds. The United States, Canada, and Italy emerged as the leading contributors, while institutions such as the USDA played central roles within international collaboration networks. Despite substantial scientific progress, major challenges related to formulation technologies, environmental stability, field-level consistency, regulatory constraints, and commercialization continue to limit large-scale adoption of bioherbicides. Emerging interdisciplinary approaches, including artificial intelligence-assisted discovery approaches, metabolomics integration, and advanced formulation technologies, may further support the future development of sustainable bioherbicide research and application.

The dual role of polyethylene glycol-simulated drought stress in Stevia rebaudiana (Bertoni): growth reduction and integrated physiological, biochemical, and steviol glycoside responses - Shafiq Hussain; Mehran Ali; Muhammad Zahid; Simone Ribeiro Lucho; Caroline Dambroz; Joyce Dória (Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants, 2026)
Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni is a globally recognized natural sweetener owing to its zero-calorie steviol glycosides (SGs). However, drought stress, one of the leading abiotic constraints to crop productivity, adversely affects stevia growth and development, while simultaneously altering its biochemical composition. This review highlights the impact of polyethylene glycol (PEG)-induced drought stress on stevia, with particular emphasis on agronomic traits, metabolites, antioxidant activities, and SGs biosynthesis. PEG-mediated stress reduces key growth parameters, such as plant height, biomass, and leaf area, but in some cases, it promotes root elongation as an adaptive strategy to optimize water uptake. Such alterations are accompanied by biochemical adjustments, notably the up-regulation of antioxidant enzymes, such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), peroxidase (POD), and catalase (CAT), which neutralize reactive oxygen species (ROS)-induced oxidative stress. Moreover, PEG stress enhances the accumulation of secondary metabolites, such as phenolic, flavonoids and terpenoids, thereby improving antioxidant potential and stress tolerance. Notably, PEG-induced drought stress shapes SG biosynthesis through the up-regulation of the methylerythritol phosphate (MEP) pathway and the differential expression of key SG-related genes. Such modulation frequently increases SG accumulation, thereby strengthening their medicinal and economic value. Overall, this review covers the dual nature of PEG-induced drought stress: while limiting agronomic performance, enhances SGs biosynthesis and antioxidant capacity. Gaining insights into these mechanisms will facilitate the development of optimized cultivation strategies under water deficit conditions. Future research should prioritize molecular breeding and advanced biotechnological approaches to enhance drought tolerance and maximize the production of bioactive metabolites in stevia.

Hydrological perspective of landslide dams: a review - Muhammad Shareef Shazil; Thom Bogaard; Roberto Greco (Natural Hazards, 2026)
Landslide dams, created when rapid mass movements block river channels, are strongly influenced by hydrological conditions of the upstream catchment. The formation and long-term stability of landslide dams are closely linked to hydrological factors such as streamflow, lake area, water level and precipitation. Conversely, the formation of these dams changes upstream and downstream hydrological regimes such as water storage, sediment transport and flooding risk. Since the previous reviews by Costa and Schuster, (1988) and Korup, (2002), several review articles have focused on the formation and failure mechanism of landslide dams (e.g., Fan et al. 2020; Zheng et al. 2021). These reviews have mainly focused on geomorphological factors of dams and their formation. However, the hydrological processes around and within the landslide dam are crucial for the behavior of landslide dams, the downstream hydrology and potential flash flood risks. Therefore, there is an urgent need to study hydrological processes upstream and within landslide dams in order to better predict landslide dam stability, up- and downstream consequences. Streamflow (inflow and outflow), precipitation and snowmelt, water level, dammed lake area, lake volume, water balance, surface runoff, erosion, sedimentation, and water storage capacity are key factors for assessing the behavior of landslide dams. This review analyzes the current state of knowledge on hydrological processes influencing the evolution, and failure of landslide dams. It further examines the role of remote sensing and modelling techniques in assessing hydrological factors where field data are scarce.

Eco-engineered Cu–Fe bimetallic nanoparticles via Cotula australis extract: RSM-driven optimization for enhanced catalytic dye removal - Muhammad Irfan; Aman Rabia; Bashir Farzana; Ahmad Tausif; Yumna Sadef; Abdul Mannan Hafiz; Muhammad Nawaz (Nanotechnology for Environmental Engineering, 2026)

Phosphatidylethanolamine-mediated metabolic membrane remodeling in obesity-associated Alzheimer’s disease: mechanisms, neuroimmune crosstalk, and therapeutic potential - Mumtaz Ahmad; Moh Aijaz; Mohamamd Anas Ansari; Muhammad Afzal (Metabolic Brain Disease, 2026)

Robust prediction of advanced reservoir petrophysical parameters using conventional logs: Insights from XGB and neural network models - Ahmed Bakry; Ashraf Ghoneimi; Muhammad Nabih; Qamar Yasin; Mohamed Abd Elaziz; Ahmed Elgazar (Marine Geophysical Research, 2026)

A novel error inversion method for landslide susceptibility assessment based on topography-derived and spatially projected factors - Zemin Gao; Xiaoguang Cai; Hao Luo; Mingtao Ding; Zhenjiang Yu; Muhammad Hassan; Xingwang Liu; Lei Duan (Landslides, 2026)

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

Integrative mechanisms of photoperiod and temperature regulation in insect diapause - Dilawar Abbas; Kamran Haider; Farman Ullah; Muhammad Yasir Ali; Umer Liaqat; Maolin Hou (Journal of Pest Science, 2026)

Assessing fly ash-filled stone matrix asphalt using ultrasonic pulse velocity and indirect tensile strength - Asri Makmur; Abdul Rachman Djamaluddin; Muhammad Akbar Caronge (Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, 2026)

Building Information Modelling (BIM) adoption in developing economies: an analysis of barriers, critical success factors, and a public infrastructure viability framework - Qaim Shah; Syed Saad; Muhammad Hasnain; Waseem Khan; Ijaz Ahmad; Abdul Haq (Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, 2026)

Unveiling the Impact of Copper Metabolism on Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Identification of Therapeutic Targets - Kai Zhuang; Lin Yan; Muhammad Waqas; Haixin Feng; Siqi Tang; Haoqi He; Xinshi Yu; Yanling Wang; Zunnan Huang (Interdisciplinary Sciences: Computational Life Sciences, 2026)

Elevated DNA 5-hydroxymethylation promotes chondrocyte differentiation via TET-mediated epigenetic downregulation of hTERT in human mesenchymal stem cells - Naeem Ullah; Fazal Jalil; Muhammad Jaseem Khan; Muhammad Umair; Waseem Iqbal; Aamir Ali Khan (Histochemistry and Cell Biology, 2026)

New Fossils of Bovids (Bovidae, Mammalia) from the Siwaliks of Pakistan - Muhammad Akbar Khan; Khalid Mahmood; Saba Naz; Sayyed Ghyour Abbas; Muhammad Adeeb Babar; Mamoona Shahid (Geoheritage, 2026)

Transport of buoyant microplastics in natural soils under rainfall or irrigation conditions - Muhammad Masood Ashiq; Peyman Babakhani; Brian Waldron; Maryam Salehi; Kati Bell; Farhad Jazaei (ENGINEERING Environment, 2026)
Microplastics (MPs) pose a significant threat to soil and groundwater quality. Yet, investigating their transport in soils has so far been limited to conventional packed column experiments where particles suspended in a stock dispersion are injected from one side of the column. This, however, does not represent the natural condition where buoyant MPs are released on the surface of the soil and storm or irrigation water induces their penetration into the soil depth. To consider such prevailing natural condition, we develop a new column experiment setup and a corresponding modeling approach to study the transport of low-density polyethylene MPs in different farmland soil types and investigate the impact of photodegradation and natural organic matter. Results revealed a substantial penetration of buoyant MPs in the soil due to the irrigation or rainfall scenarios. Mathematical modeling showed that processes such as attachment, detachment, blocking, and straining, previously observed for colloidal particles in direct injection scenarios, occur for buoyant MPs irrigation or rainfall release scenario. MPs transport increased in silt compared to the silt loam and in the presence of natural organic matter. UV-photodegraded MPs transport was greater than pristine MPs because of increased surface charge and electrostatic repulsion, reducing MPs attachment to soil.

Comparative Analysis of Multidrug Resistance and Virulence in Interconnected Clinical and Environmental Salmonella Strains from Karachi, Pakistan - Yamina Usmani; Rabia Ilyas; Sidrah Asghar; Moatter Zehra; Zulfiqar Ali Mirani; Rao Muhammad Abid Khan; Shabana Usman Simjee; Ayaz Ahmed (Current Microbiology, 2026)

Decarbonizing Pakistan′s cement industry: a review of emissions, mitigation levers, policy frameworks, and implementation challenges - Muhammad Sumair; Tanzeel-ur Rashid; Muhammad Idrees; Müslüm Arıcı; Zhijiang Wang; Muzaffar Ali (Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 2026)

Synergistic role of biochar, AMF, and PGPR in enhancing drought tolerance and productivity of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) - Ghulam Murtaza; Zeeshan Ahmed; Muhammad Usman; Islem Abid; Awais Ahmad; Vusala Ismayilova; Manal Abdulaziz Binobead; Rashid Iqbal (Cereal Research Communications, 2026)

Multi-omics and precision breeding strategies for enhancing biotic and abiotic stress resilience in rice - Zameer Hussain Jamali; Muhammad Usama Younas; Muhammad Qasim; Sajad Ali; Rashid Iqbal; Saltanat Aghayeva; Petr Konvalina (Cereal Research Communications, 2026)

Bridging iron biofortification through integrative strategies from QTL mapping to regulatory-compliant genome editing - Sadia Hakeem; Safia Khushi; Muhammad Hammad Nadeem Tahir; Nadia Hussain Ahmed; Amna Bibi; Zulfiqar Ali (Cereal Research Communications, 2026)
Around two billion people are affected by iron (Fe) malnutrition globally, largely contributed by the consumption of cereal-based diets with low levels of iron and reduced bioavailability due to presence of inhibitor compounds like phenols and phytic acid. Among several methods of enhancing Fe content of staples, genetic biofortification is the most sustainable, and cost-effective method. Genetic biofortification through conventional breeding has succeeded in producing a number of cultivars marketed for high nutrition. However, this approach is limited due to the requirement of large genetic variation, long breeding time, phyto-availability of nutrients through soil only, gene targeting in compatible species only, lack of knowledge of QTL and genetic maps, environmental interactions, risk of linkage drag, and complex interrelations among nutrients as well as with other yield traits. With the advent of genomic approaches for targeted genetic manipulation, transgenic approach offers straightforward and robust techniques to genetically biofortify staples. While transgenic approaches to increasing Fe content have been helpful, genetically modified (GM) cultivars for staple crops may be delayed due to GM regulatory barriers. This chapter reviews the global status of Fe malnutrition, possible solutions to combat its deficiency, and bottlenecks towards Fe biofortification in staples. It also provides insights into transgenic approaches to address this issue as well as way forward to resolve the regulatory issues associated with GM crops by providing alternate options.

Engineering abiotic stress tolerance in cereal crops: current advances and future directions - Baber Ali; Abdul Rehman; Arafat Abdel Hamed Abdel Latef; Muhammad Imran; Muhammad Ammar Javed; Nathan Wise; Nijat Imin (Cereal Research Communications, 2026)

Correction to: Tracing Potentially Toxic Metals from Water to Soil, Maize, and Cow Milk: Food Chain Risks and Safety Concerns - Kafeel Ahmad; Mashal Maqsood; Zafar Iqbal Khan; Asma Ashfaq; Mutiya Zafar; Muhammad Mazhar Iqbal; Ijaz Rasool Noorka; Hafsa Memona; Farzana Siddique; Ilker Ugulu (Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 2026)

Evidence for Mg-rich fluids in the diagenesis and porosity evolution of the Sirban Dolomite, Hazara Basin, Pakistan - Asif Khan; Mumtaz Muhammad Shah; Sajjad Khan (Carbonates and Evaporites, 2026)

Dynamic landslide risk assessment (DLRA) using SBAS-InSAR method, integrated with geo-environmental data as temporal triggers in the Northwestern Himalayas, Pakistan - Aftab Ur Rahman; Zhang Guangcheng; Kashif Ullah; Muhammad Afaq Hussain (Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment, 2026)

Meta-analytic evaluation of pyrethroid impacts on mammalian reproductive outcomes across 62 studies - Afzal Nimra; Mahnoor Usman; Javaireya Khan; Hanan Afzal; Amina Gull; Safdar Sidra; Ali Afzal; Muhammad Babar Khawar (Toxicology and Environmental Health Sciences, 2026)

Bifurcation and chaos design of radial basis neural network for predictive modeling of fractional double-strain HIV co-infection model with intercellular delays and stochastic effects - Muhammad Wajahat Anjum; Noreen Sher Akbar; M. Bilal Habib; A. Alzubaidi; S. Saleem (Theory in Biosciences, 2026)

Titanium dioxide nanoparticles modulate soil bacterial communities to mitigate arsenic accumulation in contrasting maize varieties - Muhammad Ali Shah; Haseeb Ahmad; Shahid Ali; Kashif Khan; Rayyan Khan; Xi Zheng; Xun Bo Zhou (Applied Soil Ecology, 2026)

Oxidation turns biodegradable microplastics into stronger stressors for soil nematodes and increases plant parasite risk with sawdust amendment - Zhongjie Sun; Yaxuan Cui; Yaru Nie; Yan He; Xiongde Dong; Muhammad Aaqil Khan; Feirong Ren; Hao liu; Shujaul Mulk Khan; Noshin Ilyas; Asim Shahzad; Junqiang Zheng (Applied Soil Ecology, 2026)

Coupled metabolomics and digital pathology to elucidate mechanistic pathways in earthworm (Eisenia fetida) exposed to environmentally relevant lithium - Noman Shakoor; Muhammad Adeel; Imran Azeem; Samama Tariq; Melanie Kah; Buana Suefo; Yukui Rui (Applied Soil Ecology, 2026)

Embodied AI for aquaculture monitoring: From stationary sensing to mobile robotic observation - Sahr Lamin Sumana; Xiaojun Jing; Honghui Hu; Chengfeng Zhang; Mukhtar Muhammad Abdullateef; Eric Komba Foyoh Mani; Xuefeng Wu; Abubakar Shuaibu; Shengyan Su (Aquacultural Engineering, 2026)

A framework for multi-target temperature profile generation using functional PCA and Gaussian mixture models for Fire PRA - Akram S. Batikh; Yahya A. Alzahrani; Muhammad S. Battikh; Rawan Mustafa; Mihai A. Diaconeasa (Annals of Nuclear Energy, 2026)

Charcoal in the clouds: Holocene biomass burning records from the himalayas and economic implications for South Asian atmospheric systems - Hongyang Zhao; Linqi Du; Muhammad Umair (Anthropocene, 2026)

Effect of ambient pressure on microwave-enhanced laser-induced plasma: Influence on signal stability and intensity at different laser energies - Seher Saleem; Muhammad Rizwan; Zongyu Hou; Zhe Wang (Analytica Chimica Acta, 2026)

Self-powered electrochemical glucose sensing enabled by zirconium holmium oxide/MXene/graphene nanocomposites with integrated energy storage - Nora Mobark Farhan; Saba Khalil; M.S. Al-Buriahi; Muhammad Ali Hamza Shahbaz; Nissren Tamam; Amir Muhammad Afzal; Abhinav Kumar; Sohail Mumtaz (Analytica Chimica Acta, 2026)

Anti-inflammatory properties of seaweed-derived bioactive compounds: Modulation of NF-κB, MAPK, and Nrf2/HO-1 pathways - Muhammad Faizan; Bomi Ryu; You-Jin Jeon; Lei Wang (Algal Research, 2026)

Combined effects of ridge-furrow plastic mulching and organic-inorganic fertilization on soil organic carbon and crop yield in dryland agroecosystem - Rafi Ullah; Xu-Long Zhang; Abdul Qadir Khan; Muhammad Maqsood Ur Rehman; Hailong Ma; Chaoli Guo; Feng-Min Li (Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment, 2026)

Soil layer depth–driven microbial metabolic division reveals the relationship between aggregate carbon sequestration and carbon source utilization under organic amendments - Rongrong Zhang; Ze Yang; Muhammad Iqbal Jakhro; Bingnian Zhai; Hanzhong Jia; Xining Zhao; Minggang Xu; Yajun Gao; Ziyan Li (Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment, 2026)

Transient fractional Brinkman–Forchheimer flow in fractures with porous infill and prescribed shear-induced aperture changes: A robust numerical framework and transmissivity implications - Mumtaz Khan; M.S. Anwar; Sharifah E. Alhazmi; Taseer Muhammad (Advances in Water Resources, 2026)

Mapping future agricultural shifts amid water scarcity challenges in the Kabul River Basin using the CLUMondo model - Muhammad Zubair; Shah Fahd; Zeeshan Zafar; Rana Muhammad Zulqarnain; Qaiser Abbas (Advances in Space Research, 2026)

Mixed-integer EPS sizing for CubeSats: mass and energy optimization with integrated dataflow and component concurrency rules - Muhammad Hassan Yaqoob; Hai Huang (Advances in Space Research, 2026)

Silver-based N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) complexes as emerging strategies against antimicrobial resistance - Subhangi Nandi; Muhammad Shehroz Zafar; Ziyad A. Alhussain; Saeed Ahmad; Ghazala Iram; Farhan Ahmad (Archives of Microbiology, 2026)

Genomic and phenotypic insights into the probiotic and antimicrobial potential of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens BCSIR-AJ strain from garlic chutney - Mohammed Ayaz; Md Murshed Hasan Sarkar; Mohammad Monerul Islam; Muhammad Irfanul Islam; Farjana Akter Koly; Md. Rakibul Hasan; Md Saddam Hossain; Saiful Islam (Archives of Microbiology, 2026)

Disrupting virulence: in silico discovery of MexL inhibitors to block pyocyanin biosynthesis in Pseudomonas aeruginosa - Usama Bin Asghar; Irfa Asghar; Samavia Akhter; Muhammad Ibrash Khan; Syeda Zurriat Fatima; Tatheer Alam Naqvi; Maria Kanwal Ali; Raza Ahmad; Muhammad Ali (Archives of Microbiology, 2026)

Efficiency of NSAIDs in preventing prosthetic joint infections (PJIs): inhibition of Staphylococcus aureus biofilms by etoricoxib through down regulation of bacterial adhesion genes - Muhammad Musthafa Poyil; Gobianand Kuppannan; Mahmoud H. El-Bidawy; Abdullah Mohammed Radwan Arafah; Tahane Bashir Mohammeddeen Ahmed; Nesreen Alsanousi; Aliya Elamin Mohammed; Mamoun Abdul Wahab AlFaki; Alaa Azhari Mohamed Hamid; Nagat Siednamohammeddeen (Archives of Microbiology, 2026)

Antibiofilm efficacy and genomic characterization of a lytic bacteriophage targeting MDR uropathogenic Escherichia coli - Muhammad Hassan; Iqbal Ahmad Alvi; Sadiq Noor Khan; Dawood Ahmed; Muhammad Asif; Afshan Saleem; Abdul Jabbar (Archives of Microbiology, 2026)

CRISPR-based gene editing for antimicrobial resistance control in human medicine - Abdullah Afzal Alvi; Muzzamil Hussain; Sadia Noureen; Zahid Abbas Malik; Sidra Zahoor; Areej Jamil; Muhammad Ali Mohsin; Asad Azeem; Haseeb Javaid; Zeshan Hassan (Archives of Microbiology, 2026)

Drought priming enhances subsequent drought tolerance in Karelinia caspia through coordinated leaf-root hormonal, osmotic, and antioxidant regulation - Abd Ullah; Akash Tariq; Fanjiang Zeng; Muhammad Ahsan Asghar; Jordi Sardans; Josep Peñuelas (Acta Physiologiae Plantarum, 2026)

Growth dynamics and disease resistance of cluster beans were associated with antioxidant enzymes feedback against soil rhizospheric pathogens - Muhammad Waseem Abbasi; Sabina Parveen; Ishrat Jahan; Qu Wei; Marium Tariq; Muhammad Azeem; Mubashar Raza; Muhammad Javed Zaki; Majid Sharifi-Rad (Acta Physiologiae Plantarum, 2026)

Chemical and Microbial Stabilization of Peat Soil Using Industrial Waste - Maryam Al Jaber; Nurmunira Muhammad; Ayah Almsedeen (Geotechnical and Geological Engineering, 2026)

Mapping Flood Co-Adaptation Strategies in a Vulnerable River Basin: Engaging Youth in Collaborative Decision-Making - Zulfaqar Sa’adi; Zainura Zainon Noor; Nur Syamimi Zaidi; Ee Ling Yong; Fateha Abdul Razak; Nurul Hana Mohamed; Zainab Mat Lazim; Ainul Syarmimi Rosli; Mohd Faiz Foze; Siti Hanna Elias; Khairunnisa Abdul Halim; Muhammad Burhanuddin Bahrodin; et al. (Environmental Management, 2026)

Trichothecium pseudoroseum sp. nov. (Myrotheciomycetaceae, Hypocreales) From Asia Revealed by Morphology and Multigene Phylogeny - Muhammad Binyamin Khan; Najam‐ul‐Sehar Afshan; Muhammada Jabeen; Muskan Amjad; Sardar Ali; Entaj Tarafder; Samantha C. Karunarathna; Ting Chi Wen (New Zealand Journal of Botany, 2026)
Trichothecium pseudoroseum sp. nov. is described from Yunnan Province, China, and Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Pakistan, based on morphological characteristics and multigene phylogenetic analyses. It is distinguished by its conidiophores, which arise directly from the substrate, are unbranched, solitary, long, slender, septate, slightly curved, smooth‐walled, and hyaline; the conidiogenous cells are smooth, hyaline, located at the apex, slightly swollen, and monoblastic, producing conidia that are ellipsoid, oblong, or pyriform in shape, asymmetrical, one‐septate, and smooth‐walled. To confirm its taxonomic placement, a multigene phylogenetic analysis based on Large Subunit and Internal Transcribed Spacer sequences was conducted, confirming it as an undescribed species and naming it as T. pseudoroseum . The fungus was isolated from the leaves of Trifolium sp., representing the first report of a Trichothecium species on this host. A full description, illustrations, and phylogenetic analysis results for T. pseudoroseum are provided, with comparisons to closely related taxa. This finding extends the known host range of T. pseudoroseum and provides new insights into its biodiversity and interactions with the Trifolium sp.

A New Species of Coprinellus (Psathyrellaceae, Agaricales) From Buner District, Pakistan - Muhammad Ishaq; Sana; Muhammad Binyamin Khan; Munazza Kiran; Muhammad Fiaz; Abdul Nasir Khalid; Ting Chi Wen (New Zealand Journal of Botany, 2026)
A new species, Coprinellus nigrolamellatus , is described hereby from the Buner District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan. The species is distinguished based on both morphological features and molecular data, with nrITS sequences confirming its unique status. Coprinellus nigrolamellatus is characterized by small‐ to medium‐sized basidiomata; an applanate and grayish‐brown pileus with yellowish orange central disk; adnexed, slowly deliquescent, and black lamellae; mitriform basidiospores (in front view) distinctly flattened (in side view) with a central germ pore; clavate to broadly clavate cheilocystidia; irregularly cylindrical pileocystidia; thick‐walled and globose to subcylindrical veil elements; and the absence of pleurocystidia. Phylogenetically, it forms a well‐supported sister clade to Coprinellus verrucispermus within section Coprinellus . Descriptions, illustrations, phylogenetic analysis results, and comparisons with closely related taxa are provided for the studied species.

Integrating Long Short-Term Memory and Gaussian Process Regression for Enhanced Meteorological Drought Forecasting - Muhammad Ilyas; Rizwan Niaz; Luca Di Persio; Mohammed Alshahrani; Abdulkhaleq Q. A. Hassan; Mohammed M. A. Almazah (Water Resources Management, 2026)

Haplotype-based nested association mapping for net form net blotch response in Australian barley - Muhammad Nadeem; Dan Liu; Lisle Snyman; Lee Hickey; Eric Dinglasan (Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 2026)
Key message Haplotype-based nested association mapping conducted in Australian barley identified 30 haploblocks for resistance/susceptibility to net form of net blotch. Stacking multiple resistance haplotypes significantly reduced disease severity. Abstract Net form net blotch (NFNB), caused by Pyrenophora teres f. teres , is a major fungal disease affecting barley, leading to significant yield losses globally. Improving the sustainability of barley production requires identifying genetic sources that confer effective resistance across genetic backgrounds and diverse environments. Considerable progress has been made through mapping studies conducted internationally, but many have largely focused on unadapted germplasm such as landraces or used foreign pathotypes. To support breeding outcomes in Australia, characterization of resistance alleles that are effective against local pathotypes is critical, along with investigating resistances that may already be present in breeding germplasm as this could reduce the time to deployment of resistant cultivars. In this study, we applied the local genomic estimated breeding value approach to perform haplotype mapping using a multi-reference parent nested association mapping (MR-NAM) population developed using resistant breeding lines as donor parents. The population was evaluated across three seasons in Queensland to investigate the genetic architecture of NFNB resistance and genotype-by-environment interactions. We identified 30 haploblocks, with seven representing novel genomic regions not previously associated with NFNB resistance. Three haploblocks on chromosomes 2H, 6H, and 7H were consistently associated with resistance across all environments, suggesting that they likely harbor stable resistance loci. Haplotype stacking analysis demonstrated that combining multiple resistance haplotypes significantly reduced disease severity, with lines carrying 6–10 resistance haplotypes showing progressive improvements in NFNB resistance. The distribution and effectiveness of these key haplotypes across environments, and in diverse genetic backgrounds adapted to Australia (Commander, Compass and La Trobe), highlight the potential to harness them in ongoing pre-breeding and breeding programs.

Multiscale spatiotemporal analysis and predictability of long-term meteorological drought in the Kaduna river basin (1901–2024) - Muhammad Lawal Abubakar; Saadatu Umaru Baba; Sidikatu Aliyu; Habiba Ibrahim Mohammed; Hindatu Abdulkadir; Muhammad Sambo Ahmed; Madinatu Ahmad; Auwal F. Abdussalam (Theoretical and Applied Climatology, 2026)

eDNA Metabarcoding of COI and 12S Markers Reveals Biodiversity and Interactions Between Shallow and Upper-mesophotic Reefs at Burung Island, Karimunjawa National Park - Muhammad Danie Al Malik; Nining Nursalim; Nenik Kholilah; Aji Wahyu Anggoro; Rian Prasetia; Eka Maya Kurniasih; Ni Kadek Dita Cahyani (Thalassas: An International Journal of Marine Sciences, 2026)

Effect of increasing temperatures on duckweed growth, photosynthetic performance and frond ontogenesis - Muhammad Irfan; Muhammad Adil Chaudhry; Manuela Bog; Sándor Szabó; Ilona Mészáros; Marcel A. K. Jansen; Viktor Oláh (Plant Cell Reports, 2026)
Key message Duckweeds offer a suitable platform to study the effects of elevated temperatures on aquatic plants, and chlorophyll fluorescence imaging can reveal frond-level distribution of temperature stress. Abstract Temperature rise associated with climate change poses a major challenge for aquatic plants. It has a strong influence on their physiological performance and, consequently, their competitive ability and fitness. Yet comparative studies of impacts on different species remain scarce. This study investigated the effects of four different temperature regimes between 20 and 35 °C on five duckweed species ( Spirodela polyrhiza , Landoltia punctata , Lemna gibba , Lemna minor and Lemna minuta ) by integrating growth- and photosynthesis-based parameters. We also recorded spatial patterns of photosystem II efficiency within fronds using chlorophyll a fluorescence imaging to understand how temperature stress is distributed throughout the frond development. The results highlighted substantial inter-specific variation in thermal responses and underscore the importance of integrating physiological and growth-based indicators to predict aquatic plants’ responses to climatic warming. Through simultaneous measurement of growth performance, photosynthetic efficiency and within-frond heterogeneity, this study provides mechanistic insights into how rising temperatures may influence duckweeds. Such knowledge is essential for predicting future shifts in freshwater primary productivity, species dominance, biological invasions and ecosystem stability under the current global warming scenario.

A probabilistic framework for regional landslide hazard assessment by coupling time-varying landslide susceptibility and probabilistic seismic hazard - Zemin Gao; Hao Luo; Xiaoguang Cai; Mingtao Ding; Muhammad Hassan (Natural Hazards, 2026)

Adaptation of wild-type rabies virus on vaccine producing cell line and its quantification by peroxidase-based immunostaining - Muhammad Rehan Riaz; Syed Muhammad Kamran Ullah; Muhammad Rashid; Kaleem Ullah; Hamid Ahmad; Qari Muhammad Kaleem; Faiza Jamil; Saifullah Khan (Archives of Virology, 2026)

Enhancing resource productivity and system sustainability on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau: a type-temporal-spatial coupling approach for forage-livestock balance - Jing Zhang; Nurlan Serekpayev; Muhammad Usman; Naeem Ahmad; Muhammad Bilal Hafeez; Qingping Zhou; Fujiang Hou; Zhibiao Nan (Plant and Soil, 2026)

Rebalancing α-Synuclein Clearance: Novel Therapeutic Frontiers in Parkinson’s Disease - Maryam Jabeen; Huma Hameed; Syed Muhammad Ahmad; Tehreem Mushtaq; Mahtab Ahmad Khan; Anam Hameed (NeuroMolecular Medicine, 2026)

In silico pharmacological evaluation of a multi-epitope vaccine candidate targeting the G1 and G2 glycoproteins of Oropouche virus via TLR3 interaction - Khadija Khawar; Komal Imran; Muhammad Aamir Sharif; Muhammad Naveed; Nantenaina Tombozara; Maha A. Alwaili; ‏Mariam A. Alkhateeb; Seham O. Alsulami (Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 2026)

Mycosynthesized silver nanoparticles using individual and combined entomopathogenic fungal systems: characterization, larvicidal, and antimicrobial activities - Thulasiraman Manimegalai; Ikhsan Guswenrivo; Dita Meisyara; Muhammad Ilyas; Putri Amanda; Rajan Maheswaran; Lusianawati Widjaja; Titik Kartika (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2026)

Mitogenomic Architecture and Phylogenetic Insights Shed Light on the Matrilineal Evolution of the Mahseer Fish Neolissochilus sumatranus (Cyprinidae: Torinae) in Southeast Asia - Sekar Larashati; Angkasa Putra; Sarifah Aini; Gema Wahyudewantoro; Mey Ristanti Widoretno; Dwi Febrianti; Huria Marnis; Imam Civi Cartealy; Tri Widiyanto; Ruby Vidia Kusumah; Anik Budhi Dharmayanthi; Muhammad Hilman Fu’adil Amin; et al. (Biochemical Genetics, 2026)

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

Toward a Vaccine Against Multidrug-Resistant Elizabethkingia anophelis: Comprehensive Immunoinformatics-Based Design of a Multi-Epitope Vaccine and mRNA Construct - Muhammad Hanzala; Rana Zohaib Abbas; Mahnoor Habib; Allah Rakha Yaseen; Muhammad Suleman; Khalid J. Alzahrani; Khalaf F. Alsharif; Fuad M. Alzahrani; Sehrish Firyal (Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins, 2026)

Ecological drivers and conservation prioritization for Withania somnifera: integrating co-occurrence patterns and niche modeling in human-dominated landscapes - Muhammad Waheed; Fahim Arshad; Abeer Al-Andal (Landscape and Ecological Engineering, 2026)

Exogenous salicylic acid induces GluA and PR1a defense genes and enhances tomato tolerance to combined salinity and bacterial canker stress - Jawad Ahmad; Hammad Ahmed Abbasi; Muhammad Atif; Sana Ullah; Abdullah Jalal; Zunaira Azam; Hafsa Bibi (Vegetos, 2026)

Urban heat island effect in China: Multidimensional insights into urbanization’s impact - Yusen Luo; Wei Xu; Muhammad Salman; Chao Wu (Environment, Development and Sustainability, 2026)

Microplastic–cadmium co-contamination in agricultural soils: A critical review of interactions, transfer, and plant exposure - Longcheng Li; Letian Wang; Muhammad Ishfaq; Kai Zhang; Xuejun Liu; Jianlin Shen; Zhenhua Zhang; Matthias C. Rillig (Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology, 2026)

Retraction Note: Thymoquinone and Vitamin C Attenuates Pentylenetetrazole-Induced Seizures Via Activation of GABAB1 Receptor in Adult Rats Cortex and Hippocampus - Ikram Ullah; Haroon Badshah; Muhammad Imran Naseer; Hae Young Lee; Myeong Ok Kim (NeuroMolecular Medicine, 2026)

Lactiplantibacillus plantarum: Systems Biology of a Versatile Microbe - Yong Chen; Muhammad Rizwan; Asif Nawaz; Muhammad Ihtesham Waheed; Muhammad Waqas; Mati Ullah (Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins, 2026)

Dose–response efficacy and safety of the aldosterone synthase inhibitor baxdrostat in resistant hypertension: a systematic review and network meta-analysis - Muhammad Shahzaib; Hafsa Ali; Muhammad Roshaan; Anza Muhammad; Muhammad Yasir; Muhammad Shahryar; Nimra Afzal; Eman Shahzad (Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 2026)

Seedling Priming Enhances Selenium Assimilation During Agronomic Biofortification, Improving Selenium Concentration in Broccoli Florets: A Gene Expression Analysis - Everton Geraldo de Morais; Muhammad Noman; Pedro Antônio Namorato Benevenute; Antônio Chalfun-Júnior; Luiz Roberto Guimarães Guilherme (Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, 2026)
Selenium (Se) is beneficial for plants and essential for humans, yet it is typically present in the human diet only at trace levels. Agronomic biofortification offers a promising strategy to address this gap. Because Se and sulfur (S) share similar chemical properties and are taken up and assimilated through analogous pathways, sulfur-rich crops are particularly well-suited to Se biofortification. Broccoli, known for its naturally high S content, is therefore a strong candidate for this approach. Techniques such as the pre-application of elements at the seedling stage can modify plant metabolism (priming effect), enhancing their accumulation when the same element is reapplied at the adult stage. This study investigated how seedling priming with Se affects its uptake and assimilation during subsequent foliar biofortification, focusing on the expression of genes involved in the sulfur pathway. A greenhouse experiment was conducted in which broccoli plants were grown to floret production. Three days after the last foliar application, gene expression in the SULTR , APS , and APR families was quantified by RT-PCR, and Se concentration in florets was determined at harvest. Seedling priming was shown to create a more efficient metabolic apparatus, thereby increasing Se uptake by increasing the expression of SULTR1;1 . Following agronomic biofortification, seedling priming led to a significantly greater upregulation of genes involved in Se activation and reduction compared with non-primed plants. This was evidenced by a robust upregulation of APR1 (65-fold) and APS2 (+ 48%), which were directly associated with a marked increase in Se concentration in florets (+ 165%). Our findings suggest that seedling priming establishes a metabolic memory that improves Se assimilation when plants are later biofortified, making it an efficient strategy for agronomic biofortification.

Root–shoot Functional Coordination and Nutrient-use Efficiency Determine Wheat Resilience to Drought Timing under Organic Amendments in a Sandy Soil - Muhammad Kamran; Petra Marschner; Aasma Parveen; Thi Hoang Ha Truong; Zhe H. Weng (Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, 2026)

Editorial Expression of Concern: Taurine decreases arsenic and microplastic toxicity in broccoli (Brassica oleracea L.) through functional and microstructural alterations - Shahar Yar; Muhammad Arslan Ashraf; Rizwan Rasheed; Umer Farooq; Arslan Hafeez; Shafaqat Ali; Mudassar Shahid; Pallab K. Sarker (BioMetals, 2026)

Comparative identification of abiotic stress-responsive differentially expressed genes in chickpea using unsupervised machine learning, and traditional meta-analysis - Mohammad Shafiq; Rimshah Sabir; Yossma Waheed; Xue Feng; Kirill Sergeeyvich Golokhvast; Muhammad Amjad Nawaz (Genes & Genomics, 2026)

Single-ligation approach for construction of agroinfectious clone of single stranded DNA viruses - Muhammad Shafiq Shahid (Indian Phytopathology, 2026)

Proteome conserved multi-epitope-based vaccine construct against Nipah virus - Taimoor Khan; Tayyab Ali; Muhammad Suhaib Qudus; Gadallah Mohamed; Farukh S. Sharopov; Adam Junka; Yanfang Sun (Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 2026)

Adsorption-based Remediation of Contaminated Soils: Adsorbent Materials, Mechanisms, Innovations, and Future Directions - Muhammad Shaaban; Kaiyan Zhou; Lukas van Zwieten; Avelino Núñez-Delgado; Aneela Younas (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

Monitoring of insecticide resistance and associated fitness costs in diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella, (L.) (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae): Lesson from fields of Pakistan - Muhammad Shehzad; Muhammad Tariq; Muhammad Asif Aziz; Lu ZhaoZhi; Munir Ahmad (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Report of Mucopolysaccharidosis Type VI Disorder in Pakistani Patients Presenting Two Novel ARSB Variants - Bibi Zubaida; Hajira Batool; Huma Arshad Cheema; Muhammad Naeem (Biochemical Genetics, 2026)

Siwa spring microbiomes as reservoirs of biosynthetic gene clusters: Unlocking natural product potential - Muhammad A. Ajagbe; Shimaa F. Ahmed; Amged Ouf; Basma M. T. Abdoullateef; Rehab Z. Abdallah; Rania Siam; Ali H. A. Elbehery (World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2026)

Structural and physiological adaptations conferring herbivory resistance in wild olive (Olea europaea L. subsp. cuspidata) - Faakeha Islam; Syed Mohsan Raza Shah; Farooq Ahmad; Mansoor Hameed; Sana Basharat; Sana Fatima; Ansar Mehmood; Zahida Parveen; Ansa Asghar; Muhammad Sajid Aqeel Ahmad; Muhammad Ashraf; Khawaja Shafique Ahmad (Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants, 2026)

Foliar application of Ascorbic acid and Gibberellic acid to enhance salinity tolerance in maize crop (Zea mays) - Hira Fatima; Hummera Nawaz; Ameer Khan; Amina Ameer; Muhammad Nadeem; Sohail Abbas (Cereal Research Communications, 2026)

Chlorophyll fluorescence signatures reveal freezing tolerance differences among new Citrus scions - Carlos Eduardo Aucique-Perez; Nazneen Qureshi; Jhon Chater; Jude Grosser; Fred Gmitter; Zafar Iqbal; Muhammad Adnan Shahid (Theoretical and Experimental Plant Physiology, 2026)

Redox-modulating metallic nanoparticles: mechanistic insights into pharmacological activity and cellular therapeutics - Muhammad Irfan; Umar Zeeshan; Haider; Ali Abbas (Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 2026)

Maximizing weight loss with cagrisema: a systematic review and GRADE-assessed meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials - Bilal Wazir Khan; Syed AsadUllah Agha; Ihsan Qamar; Muhammad Huzaifa Khattak; Amna Rehman; Tayyaba Ikram Qazi; Shahreena Athar Siddiqui; Nafila Zeeshan; Umer Zaryab Khan; Humaira Bibi; Muhammad Faaz Khan; Haris Wazir Khan; et al. (Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 2026)

Maize Hybrids Show Differential Response to Glutamine Application At the Physiological Level - Mahmood Ul Hassan; Chandni Iqbal; Andrew Nasa Thompson; Muhammad Ishfaq; Lianlian Liu; Qingling Zhao; Xuexian Li (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

Wheat Straw-Derived Biochar Alleviates Arsenic Phytotoxicity, Ecological Risk and Regulates Nutrient Status and Physiological Performance of Sunflower Plants in Contaminated Soil - Qammar Farooq; Muhammad Imran Khan; Ismat Sattar (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

Evaluation of anti-arthritic activity of aripiprazole through multi models: new potential of an old drug - Aroosa Akber; Alamgeer; Hafiz Muhammad Irfan; Shoaib Nawaz (Inflammopharmacology, 2026)

Retraction Note: Bond graph analysis of a three-link physiological motor control system: integrating simulation and muscle behavior - Armeen Saeed; Nadia Sultan; Najam-ul-Islam Muhammad; A. M. Mughal (Biological Cybernetics, 2026)

Climate Change Intensifies Cropland Drought Exposure in the Indus River Basin During the 21st Century - Muhammad Asad Hussain; Barira Haider; Muhammad Waseem; Buda Su; Muhammad Akbar; Jinlong Huang; Jian Zhou; Tong Jiang (International Journal of Climatology, 2026)
Drought poses a significant threat to agriculture in the transboundary Indus River Basin (IRB), which supports over 300 million people through direct and indirect dependence on agriculture. With limited cropland and growing climatic stress, the basin faces an increasing risk to food security. Yet, comprehensive assessments of cropland exposure to drought under a changing climate and socioeconomic conditions remain lacking. This study evaluates present and future cropland exposure to drought across the IRB using cropland data from the Land‐Use Harmonisation dataset (LUH2) and bias‐corrected output from seven CMIP6 global climate models, validated against ERA5 reanalysis data. We examined a baseline period (1995–2014) and three future time slices (2021–2040, 2041–2060 and 2081–2100) under seven Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSP1‐1.9 to SSP5‐8.5). Drought characteristics are quantified using the Standard Precipitation Evapotranspiration Index (SPEI) combined with run theory, incorporating CO 2 emissions. Results indicate that drought frequency is increasing in the future across the emission scenarios relative to the baseline. Cropland exposure displays pronounced spatial heterogeneity and a clear dynamic evolution over time, with the highest concentrations in the central IRB, particularly the Indo‐Pak Punjab and riparian corridors. By 2081–2100, annual cumulative exposed cropland area expands from 1875.3 to 2886.5 km 2 , representing an increase of 71.8%–88.1% relative to the baseline. Furthermore, attribution analysis shows that climate change dominates the increase in exposure through 2060, whereas cropland emerges as the primary driver by 2081–2100. These findings underscore the need for dual‐track drought risk‐management: climate‐focused adaptation for near‐term and integrated land‐use planning for long‐term resilience to safeguard food security in the IRB.

Nano-enabled spray-induced RNA interference against fungal pathogens of oilseed crops: carrier performance, delivery evidence and field translation - Amjad Ali; Sana Hanif; Afifa Azad; Kanza Azad; Tehreem Eraf; Muhammad Aasim; Ashrit Gulfraz; Faheem Shehzad Baloch; Muhammad Shahbaz (World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2026)

Impact of green building features on perceived productivity and satisfaction in certified green office buildings in Klang Valley, Malaysia - Muhammad Tarique Lakhiar; Shalini Sanmargaraja; Maryam Kalhoro; AbdulLateef Olanrewaju; Chong Hooi Lim; Vignes Ponniah; Anselm Dass Mathalamuthu (Environment, Development and Sustainability, 2026)

Optogenetic Pacemaker Cells for Biological Cardiac Rhythm Management in Sick Sinus Syndrome - Versha Devi; Syeda Aliza Aamir; Syed Abdullah Shah; Muhammad Dawood Ghaffar; Muhammad Talha; Muneeb Saifullah (Cell Biochemistry and Biophysics, 2026)

Long-Term Fermented Chicken Manure (CM) Amendment Enhances Soil Health, Sugar Beet Yield, and Shifts Microbial Functional Diversity - Jianyu Zhang; Songlin Yang; Xiaochen Lin; Shafaque Sehar; Muhammad Ishfaq; Muhammad Riaz; Muhammad Faheem Adil; Saqib Bilal; Xiaoyu Zhao; Jean Wan Hong Yong; Baiquan Song (Sugar Tech, 2026)

Palynological analysis of selected melliferous plant species in the Lesser Himalayas - Aroosa Habib; Muhammad Zafar; Iqra Qayyum; Salman Majeed; Saleh AlNadhari; Muhammad Rizwan Khan; Muhammad Ishtiaq Ali; Sayyara Ibadullayeva; Khuzin Dinislam; Shabir Ahmad (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Revisiting iron nutrition: a nano–organic approach for enhanced wheat yield, antioxidant resilience, and photosynthetic pigments - Hafiz Muhammad Jhanzab; Farhat Yasmeen; Ayshah Aysh Alrashidi; Muhammad Tanveer Altaf; Riaz Ahmad; Mohamed Ebaid; Ammar AL-Farga (Cereal Research Communications, 2026)

Reliability and sustainability of offshore wind turbine support structures in marine environments: a comprehensive review of failures, monitoring technologies, robotics, and predictive O&M - Sajid Ali; Muhammad Waleed; Daeyong Lee (Frontiers in Marine Science, 2026)
Offshore wind turbine support structures are increasingly required to operate in deeper and more demanding marine environments, where cyclic loading, hydrodynamic forcing, corrosion, scour, soil-structure interaction, and limited long-term monitoring continue to challenge structural reliability and lifecycle performance. This review synthesizes current knowledge on the reliability, degradation mechanisms, and maintenance needs of major offshore wind support-structure concepts, including monopiles, jackets, gravity-based foundations, tripods, hybrid fixed-bottom systems, spars, semi-submersibles, and tension-leg platforms. The study integrates findings from global field observations, reported failure cases, industrial practice, and recent advances in structural health monitoring, digital twins, robotics-assisted inspection, and AI-supported predictive operation and maintenance. Particular emphasis is placed on how marine environmental conditions and offshore loading processes influence structural response, fatigue behavior, corrosion-scour progression, and maintenance demand across fixed and floating systems. The review also identifies key gaps in long-term field validation, unified reliability assessment, and integrated monitoring-to-maintenance frameworks. By combining structural, operational, and marine-environment perspectives, this paper provides a consolidated reference for improving the durability, safety, and sustainability of offshore wind support structures within the broader context of marine renewable energy development.

Exploring Carissa spinarum as a therapeutic candidate: metabolite profiling and antimicrobial evaluation - Laiba Ali; Shahid Nawaz; Sikandar Ali; Asad Ur Rehman; Iram Liaqat; Shaukat Ali; Muhammad Nauman Aftab (Natural Product Research, 2026)

Retraction Note: Ameliorating Nickel-Induced Stress in Hypophthalmichthys molitrix (Silver Carp) Through Piper nigrum Extract Supplementation - Syed Muhammad Farhan Ali Shah; Syed Makhdoom Hussain; Shafaqat Ali; Pallab K Sarker; Khalid A. Al-Ghanim; Sunakbaeva Dilara (Biological Trace Element Research, 2026)

Artificial intelligence, environmental innovation, and climate-related sustainable development: evidence from BRICS economies - Muhammad Sajid Mehmood; Lu Di; Qian Hongsheng; Ali Sohail; Gang Li; Qin Yaochen (Environment, Development and Sustainability, 2026)

Risk of gastrointestinal bleeding with gabapentin versus duloxetine in older adults with neuropathic pain: a target trial emulation cohort study - Nirav Agrawal; Akshay Sharma; Aditya Chandrashekar; Muhammad Ali Ibrahim Kazi; Mitchell Karpman; Sanmeet Singh; Nargiz Muganlinskaya (Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 2026)

Retraction Note: Matrine alleviates neurobehavioral alterations via modulation of JNK-mediated caspase-3 and BDNF/VEGF signaling in a mouse model of burn injury - Adnan Khan; Bushra Shal; Muhammad Naveed; Bakht Nasir; Nadeem Irshad; Hussain Ali; Salman Khan (Psychopharmacology, 2026)

Nitrogen Enhances Leaf–Root Coordination of Hormonal, Redox, and Carbohydrate Metabolism to Improve Drought Tolerance in Calligonum mongolicum Seedlings - Abd Ullah; Akash Tariq; Fanjiang Zeng; Javaria Noor; Muhammad Ahsan Asghar; Jordi Sardans; Josep Peñuelas (Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, 2026)

Vitamin B12 and pregabalin combination restored brain waves dynamics and behavior in chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS) model of depression - Zain Raza; Muhammad Hussain Ali; Zohabia Rehman; Waseem Ashraf; Fakhir Hannan; Imran Imran; Faleh Alqahtani (Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 2026)

Robust Adaptive Propagated Interval Observer for Actuator Fault Diagnosis in Underactuated AUVs - Ishaq Ahmed; Ayman Alharbi; Jun Lu; Amar Jaffar; Muhammad Bilal (Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 2026)
This paper presents an interval-observer-based actuator fault detection and isolation (FDI) method for underactuated autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) under bounded hydrodynamic uncertainty and time-varying ocean currents. A locally frozen linear time-invariant (LTI) representation enables deterministic set-membership analysis, and the robust adaptive propagated interval observer (RAPIO) propagates admissible center–radius state bounds within a Lyapunov framework. Adaptivity is introduced through a reinforcement learning (RL)-augmented uncertainty-bound modulation mechanism, where an offline-trained agent scales a nonnegative channel-wise slack term without modifying the scheduled observer-gain rule or the nominal center predictor. Under the stated observer and disturbance-envelope conditions, positivity, stability, and diagnostic-channel inclusion hold for any bounded learning signal. Actuator loss-of-effectiveness (LoE) faults are represented through the actuator-effectiveness channel and detected through interval-consistency violations, enabling axis-wise isolation of surge, yaw-rate, and pitch-rate actuator faults. The same schedule-blind decision layer is additionally evaluated with structurally distinct additive-bias and stuck/jam actuator models. All stuck/jam events are detected, and bias-magnitude sweeps identify channel-wise 100%-detection boundaries with zero false alarms. A structured 72-case scenario sweep shows reliable detection, strong false-alarm rejection, and acceptable detection delays compared with benchmark observers.

Daturaolone from Datura metel L. Inhibits acetylcholinesterase and monoamine oxidase B - Bilal Khan; Marryum; Abdur Rauf; Ayesha Tahir; Umer Rashid; Hira Naeem; Muhammad Saeed Jan; Muhammad Shafique; Saima Naz; Alessandra Gianoncelli; Giovanni Ribaudo (Natural Product Research, 2026)

Comparative Effects of Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Synbiotics on Clinical Outcomes in Coronary Artery Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis - Muhammad Reva Aditya; Frengki Prabowo Saputro Wijayanto; Artha Maressa Theodora Simanjuntak; Michael Owen Hogipranata; Rizki Hari Mulia; Budi Satrijo; Hikmawan Wahyu Sulistomo (Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins, 2026)

Impact of drainage on soil CH4 and N2O fluxes in nutrient-rich hemiboreal peatland forests of Europe - Muhammad Kamil-Sardar; Raija Laiho; Jyrki Jauhiainen; Aldis Butlers; Thomas Schindler; Hanna Vahter; Dovilė Čiuldienė; Egidijus Vigricas; Alar Teemusk; Ain Kull; Andis Lazdiņš; Andreas Haberl; et al. (Plant and Soil, 2026)

Nanoclay-phosphate Fertilizers for Calcareous Soils: Mechanistic Insights, Computational Design, and Agronomic Implications - Muhammad Anas; Malica Younas; Sani Isnain; Waseem Ahmed Khattak; Minhas Elahi; Münüre Tanur Erkoyuncu; Erdogan E Hakki (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

Dopamine Receptor D2 gene Polymorphisms rs2005313, rs4274224, and rs4938019 in Pakistani Patients with Schizophrenia:a Diagnostic Tool for Schizophrenia - Ishrat Yaseen; Saleem Ahmad; Muhammad Ghalib; Muhammad Shahbaz Aslam; Rabbia Tariq; Osheen Sajjad; Faisal Yaseen (Journal of Molecular Neuroscience, 2026)

Breakthrough advances in plant stress physiology: Acinetobacter schindleri SR-5–1 mitigates wastewater-induced nutrient imbalances in linseed plants - Sherjeel Hashmat; Umer Farooq; Muhammad Tariq Javed; Anni Maryam Afzal; Mohsin Raza Bukhari (Biologia, 2026)

Paternal lead exposure induces transgenerational oxidative stress and down-regulation of antioxidant genes in Drosophila melanogaster - Aminu Argungu Umar; Isah Musa Fakai; Mustapha Umar Imam; Abduljalil Muhammad Mode (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2026)

Integrating machine learning and LOPCOW-CRADIS framework for optimizing air quality index and urban clean environment using intuitionistic fuzzy credibility numbers - Iqra Zareef; Muhammad Riaz (Environment, Development and Sustainability, 2026)

Adaptive flood hazard index: a probabilistic framework for flood risk assessment - Ayesah Waseem; Zulfiqar Ali; Muhammad Mohsin; Rizwan Niaz; Naim Ahmad (Acta Geophysica, 2026)

Hydrological Alterations and Soil Microbial Responses Under Prolonged Irrigation and Salinity Stress - Shakhobiddin Turdimetov; Mokhinur Musurmanova; Gulom Jurayev; Berdiyor Ixtiyor Ogli Omonboyev; Mohamed Fawzy Ramadan; Muhammad Ishtiaq Ali; Salman Majeed; Muhammad Rizwan Khan; Trobjon Makhkamov; Adnan Amin (Irrigation and Drainage, 2026)
The Mirzachol Oasis is one of the most important agroecological regions in Uzbekistan and has been subject to six decades of intensified irrigation, resulting in significant hydrological and soil changes. The impact on microbial communities below the surface is less well studied than its impact on the surface, but both affect soil health. This study addresses this gap by examining microbial communities, soil physicochemical parameters and historical irrigation data from 1960–2020 across six separate plots, including protected and irrigated plots. The results show that, due to organic matter accumulation and cultivation, extended irrigation increased microbial diversity and biogenicity in nonsaline soils (such as the U. Nasir and Yangi Hayot massifs). Nevertheless, secondary salinization disrupted nutrient cycling by suppressing functional microbial guilds, such as nitrifiers and cellulose‐degrading bacteria, in irrigated zones (e.g., the M. Uzoqov and Pakhtakor massifs). The salinization legacy reduces ecosystem stability, while older irrigated soils exhibit greater microbial resilience than recently irrigated or protected lands. Microbial activity was further influenced by seasonal variations, pH changes and groundwater fluctuations; salinity exacerbated reductions in fungal and actinomycete populations.

Factors associated with mortality and recurrence among patients with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB): a systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression - Lutfian Lutfian; Sidik Maulana; Jonathan Hasian Haposan; Izdihar Javier Wardika; Muhammad Amir Mukminin; Ibnu Syarifudin Hidayat; Sakinah Hilya Abida; Artha Maressa Theodora; Ayu Cetiya Mahayekti; Muhamad Zulfatul A’la; Ahmad Syauqy Tafrihani; Dikki Saputra; et al. (Infectious Diseases, 2026)

Foliar Application of Boric Acid Modulates the Morpho-Physiological Attributes and Health Risk Factors of Turnip (Brassica rapa L.) Under Nickel Accumulation Stress - Fizza Sajid; Tahrim Ramzan; Muhammad Shahbaz; Arslan Haider; Ejaz Ahmad Waraich; Sundas Qadeer (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

Plant-Nanotechnology 4.0: AI, Biosensors, and Smart Nanomaterials for Climate Resilient Agriculture - Muhammad Qasim; Rida Batool; Irfan Haidri; Qudrat Ullah; Thanet Khomphet; Maaz Ullah; Sayanti Mandal (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

An Innovative conceptual framework to identify the potential sites for rainwater harvesting in arid regions - Muhammad Shahid; Muhammad Waseem; Khalil Ur Rahman; Sajjad Haider; Hamza Farooq Gabriel (Environment, Development and Sustainability, 2026)

Integrated probabilistic seismic hazard and risk assessment of Hunza District, northern Pakistan - Muhammad Waseem; Muhammad Shafique; Waqas Ahmed; Sarfraz Khan (Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 2026)

Establishment of callus culture, elicitation study, and NMR-based metabolomics of Artemisia vulgaris L. - Ali Muhammad Zakariya; Nur Kusaira Khairul Ikram; Dwi Kusuma Wahyuni; Mohd Zuwairi Saiman (In Vitro Cellular & Developmental Biology - Plant, 2026)
Artemisia vulgaris L. has attracted considerable interest for its pharmaceutical, agricultural, and cosmetic applications due to its rich bioactive metabolites. However, low metabolite yields and challenges in large-scale cultivation constrain its commercial potential. Therefore, this study aimed to optimize a callus regeneration system, develop a comprehensive metabolite profile of the callus culture, and assess the effects of elicitor treatments on metabolite biosynthesis pathways to identify optimal concentrations for enhanced metabolite production. In vitro callus cultures were initiated on Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium with varying levels of benzylaminopurine (BAP), α-naphthaleneacetic acid (NAA), and 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) phytohormones. Callus cultures were evaluated for colour, texture, moisture content, and biomass, and metabolite profiling was conducted using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) platform. Elicitor treatments of the callus cultures with different concentrations of methyl jasmonate (MJ) and salicylic acid (SA) were analysed via NMR-based metabolomics. MS medium containing 2.0 mg L⁻ 1 BAP and 0.2 mg L⁻ 1 NAA was optimal for callus culture establishment and maintenance. A total of eighteen compounds were identified, including dihydroartemisinic acid, caffeic acid, and gallic acid. MJ and SA functioned as stress elicitors, modulating the tricarboxylic acid cycle, phenylpropanoid, and artemisinin biosynthesis pathways, although they had limited direct effects on artemisinin concentrations. Overall, this study optimized callus culture production, generated the first detailed metabolite profile, and highlighted the potential of elicitation strategies to enhance bioactive metabolite yields, providing a foundation for future metabolic engineering and industrial applications.

Comparison of Structural Performance of T-Flange Joints Using Different Bolt Grades Under Axial Tensile Loading Conditions - Muhammad Waleed; Daeyong Lee (Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, 2026)
This study investigates the effect of bolt grade on the structural performance of T-flange joints used in wind turbine support structures. A nonlinear finite element model was developed to compare Grade 10.9 and Grade 12.9 bolts under identical loading and boundary conditions. The results showed that using Grade 12.9 bolts increased the reaction force by 12.3%, bolt stress by 21%, bolt strain by 18.7%, flange strain by 20.0%, tower shell strain by 18%, and tower shell stress by 11.2% compared with Grade 10.9 bolts. The external-load–bolt-force Z-Fs relationship, where Z denotes the applied external tensile load and Fs denotes the corresponding internal axial bolt force, was used to evaluate bolt-force development and load transfer during loading. The Z-Fs relationship further showed that the internal bolt force increased by 13.7% for Grade 12.9 bolts at the design external tensile load. These results indicate that Grade 12.9 bolts improve load-transfer capacity and joint resistance, but they also increase the stress and strain demand on the connected flange and tower shell. Therefore, higher-grade bolts should be evaluated within the complete joint system rather than based on bolt strength alone.

Biochemical analysis and antimicrobial potential of Mastacembelus armatus epidermal mucus - Muhammad Saeed Khan; Shandana Ali; Muhammad Qasim; Farman Ullah Dawar; Waheed Ullah (Journal of Fish Biology, 2026)
The epidermal mucus of fish plays an important role in innate immunity, providing both physical and biochemical protection through a complex matrix of bioactive molecules. The present study explored the biochemical characterization, bactericidal, and fungicidal activities of Mastacembelus armatus (Zig‐Zag eel) epidermal mucus treated with Aeromonas hydrophila . Extracts of epidermal mucus (ethanolic and acidic) of Mastacembelus armatus showed antimicrobial activity against selected resistant bacteria and fungi. The zone of inhibition (ZOI), which was measured in millimetres, revealed differences in activity between different fungi and bacteria. The acidic extract demonstrated noticeably higher ZOI values against various MDR bacteria and fungi was more effective than the ethanolic extract. Strong peaks in the Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrum of Mastacembelus armatus indicated the presence of metabolic components in the epidermal mucus. The O–H and N–H stretching vibrations, which are indicative of water content and protein‐based molecules such as mucins or amide, are shown by a large peak at 3272.60 cm −1 . This result suggests that fish epidermal mucus has the potential to contribute enormously to the defence of fish against bacteria and fungi. Therefore, this study could be evidence in favour of the substitution of chemical antibiotics with fish epidermal mucus as a new ‘antimicrobial’ introduced in aquaculture and in humans against bacterial infections.

Regional Temperature Trends and Future Warming Risks in Pakistan Using Bias‐Corrected CMIP6 Ensembles and Machine Learning Techniques - Hamd Ullah; Firdos Khan; Majid Khan; Muhammad Abbas (International Journal of Climatology, 2026)
Pakistan faces climate‐related hazards such as floods, droughts, and heatwaves, driven by diverse climate and rising temperatures. Reliable predictions are crucial for water management, agriculture, and disaster response, but the country's complex terrain requires region‐specific assessments. This study improves regional temperature projections by integrating ensembling techniques, statistical bias correction, and machine learning algorithms. Fuzzy C‐Means clustering divided Pakistan into six climatically similar regions. CMIP6 model outputs were evaluated and bias‐corrected to reduce errors. Temperature trends were estimated using both Sen's slope estimator and Random Forest regression (RFR). Sen's slope identified steady warming trends, while RFR captured nonlinear changes more effectively. Future projections under the SSP2‐4.5 and SSP5‐8.5 scenarios for three periods (2015–2044, 2045–2074, and 2075–2100) show significant warming, especially in central and southern Pakistan. Spatial analysis shows that warming increases relative to the baseline, notably under SSP5‐8.5, with larger increases in lowland and southern areas. The SSP2‐4.5 scenario suggests partial stabilisation toward the end of the century, while the SSP5‐8.5 scenario predicts accelerated warming that threatens food security, water resources, and public health. Bias correction reduces systematic deviations between modelled and observed data, but uncertainties persist under non‐stationary climate conditions. The framework improves regional analysis, yet uncertainties arising from bias‐correction assumptions and model limitations should be considered when interpreting results. By integrating these techniques, the study fills a gap in Pakistan's climate research, offering localised insights into future warming and valuable guidance for climate adaptation and policymaking.

Intentions in transition: Socio-psychological and spatial dimensions of green space recreation in a changing cityscape - Shafi’u Adamu; Huang Yong; Muhammad Alhaji (Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 2026)