Habitat ecology and trap-content composition of the endemic terrestrial bladderwort Utricularia sainthomia (Lentibulariaceae) from the lateritic plateaus of northern Kerala, India - K. P. Vaishnavi; Santhosh Nampy (Plant and Soil, 2026)

Context-dependent colonisation of Banksia species by arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi across contrasting rainfall regions - Zhao Zhang; Ling-Ling Chen; Duccio Migliorini; Felipe E. Albornoz; Patrick M. Finnegan; Kosala Ranathunge; Hans Lambers (Plant and Soil, 2026)
Background and aims The absence of a suberised exodermis in Banksia (Proteaceae) roots enables rapid carboxylate release for phosphorus mobilisation but also increases their susceptibility to soil pathogens. Recently, evidence of arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) colonisation in Banksia species from high-rainfall regions prompted a reassessment of the association between Banksia species and AM fungi. Methods We collected root and soil samples from Banksia attenuata and B. sessilis at two contrasting rainfall sites to characterise the AM fungal communities. We also isolated oomycetes from the soil samples and conducted a glasshouse experiment using the native soils to verify the presence of viable AM fungi. Results At the high-rainfall Warren site, both Banksia species showed AM colonisation and five oomycetes were isolated, whereas no colonisation and only one oomycete occurred at the drier Jurien Bay site. In both species, AM fungal alpha diversity was lower in root samples than in soil samples, with roots dominated by Glomeraceae and soils enriched in Gigasporaceae and Acaulosporaceae. Additionally, Endogonaceae occurred in B. attenuata roots but were largely absent from B. sessilis . Conclusion These results demonstrate that the two Banksia species maintain context-dependent mycorrhizal associations under moist conditions, challenging their conventional classification as non-mycorrhizal.

Measuring and modelling of seed-applied pesticides during soybean emergence - Yang Liu; Xiangshuai Li; Fangkui Zhao; Huizhu Yuan; Xiaojing Yan; Shuning Chen; Daibin Yang (Plant and Soil, 2026)

Reasonable tillage measures for runoff and sediment reduction on typical red soil sloping farmlands under extreme rainfall in southern China - Liwen Zhao; Haijin Zheng; Yue Tian; Xiaofei Nie; Jichao Zuo; Zhao Liu (Plant and Soil, 2026)

Deep Immunophenotyping Unravels the Double Negative T cells and PD-1-Mediated Inflammatory Exhaustion in Ankylosing Spondylitis - Lu Bai; Jian Gao; Yunyun Xu; Yuexin Yu; Jing Liu; Mathias Hochgerner; Hejian Zou; Xingdong Chen; Feng Qian; Hongjun He; Jiucun Wang (Phenomics, 2026)
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic, immune-mediated inflammatory disorder primarily affecting the axial skeleton. It is characterized by bony fusion and syndesmophyte formation of the spine, leading to compromised mobility, reduced quality of life and increased mortality. However, the underlying immune dysregulation in AS remains poorly understood. We comprehensively profiled the peripheral immune landscape of 30 patients with active AS, all of whom were TNF-α blocker-naïve, capturing the immune profile during the active disease phase without biologic interference. Using advanced 11-color flow cytometry and FlowSOM clustering, 584 immunophenotypes were analyzed in AS and 30 age-and sex-matched healthy controls, with emphasis on both cellular composition and functional characteristics. AS patients displayed a distinctive functional “activated-exhausted” immune phenotype, dominated by CD4 + CD28 + CD38 + PD-1 + T cells and HLA-DR + CD38 + CD4 − CD8 − double-negative (DN) T cells. DN T cells were significantly enriched in HLA-B27-positive patients, suggesting potential as a biomarker. Network analysis revealed seven central immune subsets associated with active disease, while functional assessment demonstrated impaired CD95 + CD8 + T cell apoptosis and disrupted B-cell maturation. These findings provide a detailed functional immune map of biologic-naïve active AS, offering novel mechanistic insights and identifying candidate biomarkers for precision intervention.

IDO1 Inhibitor RY103 Prevents Sepsis-Associated Immunosuppression in Cecal Ligation and Puncture Mice - Zhiyao Li; Mengyuan Fang; Yu Wang; Yunqiu Chen; Yuying Liu; Yijia Chen; Xuewen Li; Fangzhou Meng; Xiaoyang Qian; Zhen Ning Tony He; Qing Yang (Phenomics, 2026)

A Model-based Harmonization Strategy of Standard Uptake Values for Paired PET Studies - Tian Mou; Yuejie Lin; Fanghui Fan; Jian Huang; Taotao Sun; En-Tao Liu; Yi Gao (Phenomics, 2026)

Linking Functional Traits to Anthropogenic Stress: A Dung Beetle Case Study in a Degraded Habitat - Bruna Raiary; Hernani Alves Almeida; Wallace Beiroz; Yasmine Antonini (Neotropical Entomology, 2026)
Anthropogenic disturbances, such as extensive topsoil removal, pose severe threats to ecosystem integrity, and consequently restoration outcomes depend heavily on biotic interactions that sustain ecosystem functions. Dung beetles (Coleoptera: Scarabaeinae) act as bioindicators and ecosystem engineers, notably by mediating secondary seed dispersal and promoting soil bioturbation. We investigated taxonomic and functional attributes of dung beetle communities and quantified seed-removal rates in a severely degraded site (topsoil removal for dam construction) and in an adjacent, less-disturbed reference area within the Brazilian Cerrado. Contrary to our initial predictions, in the degraded site hosted higher species richness (27 vs. 26 species), greater abundance (5371 vs. 1142), and higher functional richness (FRic), whereas functional divergence (FDiv) was greater in the reference area. Community-weighted means (CWMs) for traits associated with excavation and rolling (pronotum volume, front-leg area, and hind-to-front leg length ratio) were significantly elevated in the degraded area, despite a lower mean body mass. Seed-removal rates were also significantly higher in the degraded site. Across the dataset, seed removal correlated positively with FRic, abundance, pronotum volume, front-leg area, and hind/front leg ratio, and negatively with FDiv and body mass; however, these relationships were context-dependent and largely vanished when habitats were analysed separately. Our results indicate that the dung beetle assemblage colonizing the degraded site is dominated by abundant, morphologically specialized species that can sustain high rates of seed removal despite low functional divergence. We discuss implications for restoration: the presence of functionally competent, abundant dung beetles can facilitate secondary seed dispersal in heavily degraded landscapes, but reliance on a few trait-dominant species may render this service vulnerable to further perturbation.

Evaluation of colostrum-coated ZnO nanoparticles (C-ZnONPs) in attenuating valproic acid-induced prenatal toxicity - Kuljeet Kaur; Rajneesh Gupta; Neeraj Verma; Niladry Sekhar Ghosh (Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 2026)

Exploring the role of inflammatory cytokines in obesity-mediated MASLD development and drug target identification - Chenhao Wang (Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 2026)

Four new species of Cruentomycena (Mycenaceae, Basidiomycota) from Vietnam and amended description of the genus - Lyudmila B. Kalinina; Kirill N. Demchenko; Olga V. Morozova; Vasiliy A. Dudka; Thi Ha Giang Pham; Katharina Pawlowski (Mycological Progress, 2026)

Potential of imidazole derivatives in reducing vascular complications in experimental diabetes - Jihan Hussein; Mona A. El-Bana; Nagy M. Khalifa; Somaia S. Abd El-Karim; Nada A. Khaled; Heba H. Metwaly; Dalia Medhat (Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, 2026)

LINP1 suppresses radiation-induced cellular senescence in keratinocytes by modulating the mTOR–p53 axis - Xiaoting Liang; Minfei Hou; Yaru Liu; Ying Yang; Chunting Zhang; Zhihong Zhang; Liang Zhou (Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, 2026)

Sedimentary facies and tectonic control of Wadi Ayellou alluvial fan development (Gafsa, southern Tunisia): implications for debris-flow hazards in urbanized fans - Mohsen Henchiri; Walid Ben Ahmed (Mediterranean Geoscience Reviews, 2026)

Improving cellular nuclei detection in histological images by combining super-resolution techniques and deep learning-based object detectors - Eduardo Díaz-Gaxiola; Ivan García-Aguilar; Arturo Yee-Rendón; Ines F. Vega-lópez; Ezequiel López-Rubio; Rafael Marcos Luque-Baena (Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing, 2026)
Digital pathology has enabled large-scale analysis of histological images. However, accurate detection of cellular nuclei remains challenging due to variability in morphology, staining, and especially image resolution. Existing object detection approaches often degrade when applied to low-resolution images, and current solutions typically address either multi-scale detection or image enhancement independently. In this work, we propose a hybrid framework that integrates super-resolution with a dual-branch detection strategy combining full-image and patch-based inference. This design leverages both global contextual information and localized high-detail analysis to improve detection robustness. The outputs of both branches are fused through a confidence-weighted mechanism followed by non-maximum suppression and clustering-based refinement. The proposed method was evaluated on the NuCLS dataset, demonstrating consistent improvements over baseline detection approaches. In particular, the combined workflow achieved up to a 20% increase in mAP@0.5–0.95 at higher confidence thresholds, achieving competitive performance compared to state-of-the-art methods while maintaining a lightweight architecture. These results highlight the effectiveness of integrating super-resolution and multi-scale detection strategies for improving nuclei detection in histopathological images.

Mel-DEPTHS: a benchmark dataset for epidermis and tumor segmentation for melanoma staging - Yasemin Topuz; M. Taha Gökcan; A. Mine Önenerk Men; Serdar Yıldız; İpek Sertbudak; Serhat Kaymaz; Özge Gökbaşı; Nil Urgancı; Nurullah Çalık; Övgü Aydın Ülgen; Songül Varlı (Medical & Biological Engineering & Computing, 2026)

Ground-Penetrating Radar Data Denoising via Integrated Geometric Mode Decomposition and Bilateral Filtering - Tara P. Banjade; Hongxing Li; Juzhi Deng (Mathematical Geosciences, 2026)

Improving the Understanding of AI-driven Geochemical Exploration: Combining Correlation-Augmentation Graph Reinforcement Learning and Inverse Reinforcement Learning - Zixian Shi; Renguang Zuo (Mathematical Geosciences, 2026)

A new species of Varronia (Cordiaceae) from Brazil and first record of V. spinescens for Amazonas State - Alan Tamagawa; José Iranildo Miranda de Melo (Kew Bulletin, 2026)
Summary Varronia fluviatilis Tamagawa & J.I.M.Melo (Cordiaceae), a new species restricted to the semiarid region of north-eastern Brazil, is described and illustrated. Varronia spinescens (L.) Borhidi, previously known in Brazil only from Pará State, was recorded for the first time in Amazonas State, both situated in northern Brazil. A provisional conservation assessment for V. fluviatilis is provided, as well as a key to distinguish it from other Varronia representatives from the Caatinga phytogeographical domain. These results increase to fourteen the number of species of Varronia in the Caatinga, and to seven the number in Amazonas State.

A Data-Driven Hybrid Approach Integrating Frequency Ratio, Analytic Hierarchy Process, and Random Forest with Entropy-Based Information Gain-Derived Weights for Landslide Susceptibility Assessment - Madhukar Dwivedi; Srikrishnan Sivasubramanian; Kamal Jain (Journal of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing, 2026)

Synergistic Effects of Biochar and Nitrogen Fertilizer on Soil Humification and Japonica Grain Yield in Black Soil Paddy Systems of Northeast China - Pingxin Liu; Haihang Sun; Jingwei Gao; Nan Wang; Shuai Wang (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

A Novel Hybrid MARS Algorithm–Particle Swarm Optimization Approach for Predicting and Optimizing K+/Na+, Ca2+/Na+ Ratios and Salt Tolerance Index in Sorghum Seedlings Under Salinity - Mehmet Sait Kiremit (Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 2026)

Nucleotide Sugar Transporters (NSTs): Unveiling Their Pivotal Roles in Plant Growth, Development, and Stress Responses - Dongyu Wen; Zifan Cui; Jiawen Lou; Keming Zhu; Jin Wang; Jun Cao (Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, 2026)

Association Mapping of Height- and Yield- Related Traits using SSR Markers in Four Oil Palm (E. guineensis Jacq.) Populations - B. Kalyana Babu; G. Ravichandran; K. Suresh; Sandip Shil; Sarika Sahu; Narayana Ruthwek; Mokhamatla Mahesh; P. Anitha; M. Peeyusha Sai (Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, 2026)

Extended Post-flowering Photoperiods Enhance Photosynthetic Product via Improved Photosynthetic Efficiency and Duration in Arabidopsis Thaliana - Weizhi Chen; Cai Ren (Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, 2026)

Abscisic Acid Modulates Physiological and Proteomic Changes During Histodifferentiation and Germination of Somatic Embryos in Euterpe edulis - Débora Pellanda Fagundes; Joana Silva Costa; Jociel Nascimento de Noronha; Mateus Santana Rodrigues; Caroline Palacio de Araujo; Simone Wellita Simão de Carvalho; Ingridh Medeiros Simões; Jéssica Batista Ribeiro e Oliveira; Edilson Romais Schmildt; Elias Terra Werner; Marcia Flores da Silva Ferreira; Amir Ali Khoddamzadeh; et al. (Journal of Plant Growth Regulation, 2026)
Euterpe edulis Martius (juçara palm) is an endangered species of high ecological and economic importance. Its propagation via reproduction is limited by the recalcitrance of its seeds, which hinders conservation and genetic improvement. Somatic embryogenesis represents an efficient alternative for large-scale clonal propagation and conservation. The present study evaluated the effect of abscisic acid (ABA) on histodifferentiation and germination of somatic embryos, to optimize in vitro regeneration of E. edulis . High rates of histodifferentiation (~ 98%) and germination (~ 95%) were achieved with 5 µM ABA, resulting in vigorous embryos with well-developed haustoria. Higher ABA concentrations (10–15 µM) were associated with reduced germination and delayed developmental progression, whereas the absence of ABA impaired histodifferentiation and embryo vigor. Proteomic profiling revealed increased accumulation of structural proteins (β-TUB7, TUBB1, TUBB5), chaperones (HSP83), proteasome components (PSMA2-like), energy metabolism enzymes (GAPDH2, PFK, PFP-α), tricarboxylic acid/glyoxysomal enzymes (SDH5, MDH-glyox), and nitrogen/methylation enzymes (GS, AHCY) in embryos treated with 5 µM ABA, suggesting associations with cytoskeletal remodeling, mitochondrial stability, epigenetic adjustments, and selective translation. In contrast, a decrease in defense proteins such as PR1 reflected a typical developmental trade-off. ABA also involves the integration of hormonal adjustments and the regulation of antioxidant enzymes. In summary, 5 µM ABA promotes efficient histodifferentiation and germination of embryos, enabling in vitro cloning, conservation, and genetic improvement of the species.

Consequential life cycle assessment of European livestock systems: current practices, limitations, and priorities - Dengsheng Sun; Marie Trydeman Knudsen; Thomas Ponsioen; Ricardo Teixeira; Alina Chervinska; Mariana Raposo; Rahela Lucić; Mali Gravell; Nicholas Davison; Lewis Cameron; Sally Westaway; Aurélie Wilfart; et al. (Journal of Industrial Ecology, 2026)
A systems-level understanding of livestock production and its environmental consequences is essential for informing sustainability transitions and evidence-based policy in Europe. While life cycle assessment (LCA) is widely applied in this context, the use of consequential LCA (CLCA), which aims to capture market-mediated and structural system responses, remains comparatively limited. This study provides a critical synthesis of CLCA applications in European livestock systems through a PRISMA-guided systematic literature review complemented by an expert workshop. Twenty-three studies met the inclusion criteria, spanning multiple livestock groups, regions, and modelling approaches. Scenario development was dominated by technical or management-oriented adjustments, with limited use of optimisation-based, narrative, or policy-driven frameworks capable of exploring transformative system changes. Inventory construction typically relied on Ecoinvent, supplemented where necessary by experimental datasets, expert elicitation, survey data, or outputs from economic models. Most studies focused on midpoint indicators, and although uncertainty analysis was commonly included, its implementation was inconsistent across studies. Overall, most of the reviewed CLCA applications remain focused on incremental improvements within existing systems, limiting their ability to assess the consequences of more profound system transitions. Key limitations include both methodological challenges (particularly in scenario formulation and the representation of system-wide responses) and data gaps, notably the limited availability of regionally specific inventory data for marginal processes and endpoint characterisation factors. We recommend that future CLCAs adopt more structured and forward-looking scenario development approaches, strengthen inventory construction through updated and localised datasets, and consider the incorporation of both midpoint and endpoint indicators, while clearly acknowledging the limitations of both approaches. In addition, the systematic application of sensitivity and scenario-based uncertainty analysis is essential for assessing robustness. Addressing these practical and methodological dimensions will enhance the contribution of CLCA to analysing sustainability transitions of European livestock systems.

Understanding patient perspectives on breast cancer risk: a qualitative study to inform genetic testing communication in the primary care setting - Jennifer McGuire; Vanessa Diaz; Katherine Sterba; Kevin S. Hughes; Sarah Tucker Marrison (Journal of Community Genetics, 2026)
Early breast cancer risk identification is essential for targeted screening and prevention. Provider uptake of risk-stratified screening remains low, often due to limited education on risk assessment, clinical time restrictions, and limited resources for systematic implementation. Patient perspectives on incorporating screening tools into routine care are not well understood. This study elicited patient experiences and preferences regarding risk assessment and genetic testing in primary care. Twenty semi-structured interviews were conducted with individuals at average and high breast cancer risk. The interview guide was developed using the informed decision-making framework. Participants reviewed a decision aid and provided feedback on risk and genetic testing communication. Interviews were transcribed and thematic analysis was conducted by two independent coders. Study participants had an average age of 44 with 45% of individuals self-reporting high-risk for breast cancer. Women across risk levels desired clear, empathetic communication with detailed screening and genetic testing information. Financial constraints, fear of results, and confidentiality were perceived barriers. Key benefits included informed decision-making and prevention potential. Participants emphasized accessible information, personalized communication, and clear follow-up plans. High-risk participants demonstrated more active information-seeking, desired ongoing support after testing, and emphasized family. Most found the communication guide and decision aid supportive for informed decision-making. Patient-centered communication and accessible, comprehensive information are key for communication of breast cancer risk. Addressing financial barriers and anxieties surrounding genetic testing will be critical for equitable uptake. Future work should consider these patient preferences in designing interventions to improve risk-aligned care.

Responses of the growth and photosynthetic performance to nitrogen application on the red seaweed Gracilariopsis lemaneiformis (Gigartinales, Rhodophyta) grown at elevated atmospheric CO2 - Susu Min; Xiangrui Kong; Deshuo Xie; Fubin Hu; Chunxiang Liu (Journal of Applied Phycology, 2026)

Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of chickpea U-box E3 ligases identifies CaPUB4 and CaPUB16 as candidate responsive genes for abiotic stress tolerance - Nithya Fernandes; G. Meher Unnati; Surjit Bhattacharjee; Ashutosh Pandey; Neelam Mishra (Journal of Applied Genetics, 2026)

Multi-stage effects of Metarhizium spp. on Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) - Rana H. M. Hussien (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Susceptibility of eight stored barley, Hordeum vulgare varieties to Sitophilus oryzae (L.) and its effects on grain quality under laboratory conditions - Essam M. S. Mohamed; Mahmoud M. M. Metwally; Hassan A. Gad (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Unpacking pension-climate governance: the finance-climate governance nexus and its implications for pension fund climate action and fossil fuel phaseout - Clara McDonnell (International Environmental Agreements: Politics, Law and Economics, 2026)
Through the Paris Agreement’s commitment to making financial flows consistent with emissions reduction pathways, large institutional investors, including pension funds, have been implicitly conscripted into efforts to leave fossil fuels underground. Yet despite the attention to finance from international climate agreements, finance continues to fund fossil fuel expansion. Drawing on the emergent literature on finance-climate governance interactions, I explore how the intersection of these governance regimes impacts a specific actor (pension funds) and a specific issue area (management of pension fund fossil fuel assets). By analysing policy documents and voluntary investor initiatives, I map the multi-level institutional arrangements governing major pension funds in the US, UK, and the Netherlands across three governance regimes: pension governance, climate governance, and sustainable finance governance and make use of the governance stringency framework to compare the ways governance arrangements shape pension climate action and their contribution to phasing out fossil fuels. Climate governance has normatively linked financial action and climate mitigation, yet adopted no mechanisms to shape investor behaviour, while conversely, pension governance has integrated attention to climate to the extent that it poses financial risk, shifting the attention away from aligning financial flows towards managing climate risk. Prescriptive governance for pension climate action and its management of fossil fuel investments has been dominated by voluntary sustainable finance initiatives. While these fill important governance gaps, resolving the tensions between climate goals and pension regulation is something policy will need to address to take seriously the challenge of aligning financial flows with climate goals.

New larval records of Volucella hoverflies (Diptera: Syrphidae) from Vespula nests in South Korea, with a synthesis of Korean Volucella–social vespid associations - Seung-Su Euo; Jaehee Kim; Deuk-Soo Choi; Jong-Chul Jeong; Chang-Jun Kim; Moon Bo Choi (Insectes Sociaux, 2026)

Unveiling Early Seedling Vigour Traits in Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Landraces for Enhanced Direct-Seeded Rice (DSR) Performance - Sree Vathsa Sagar; Pushpam Ramamoorthy; Raveendran Muthurajan; Suresh Ramalingam; Parthipan Thangavel (Indian Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding, 2026)

Extrusion-based 3D-printed gelatin methacryloyl-hydroxyapatite scaffold as a carboplatin delivery system for bone cancer treatment after tumor resection - Felipe Barros de Andrade Silva; Bruno Bortoluzzi Bellini; Eduardo de Angelis Szikszay; Giulia Santana de Mello; Larrisa Ribeiro Lourenço; Ligia Passos Maia Obi; Juliana Marchi; Maira Smaniotto Cucielo; Roger Borges (In vitro models, 2026)

Bathymetric asynchrony in the reproductive dynamics of quagga mussel (Dreissena bugensis) in a deep lake - Alexandre Levallois; Katherine Costil; Nadège Villain-Naud; Stéphan Jacquet; Victor Frossard (Hydrobiologia, 2026)

Morphological and physiological differences between diploid and autotetraploid in citrus - Sang Su Han; Kyung Uk Yi; Eun Ui Oh; Eo Jin Kim; Ye Hee Jeong; Kwan Jung Song (Horticulture, Environment, and Biotechnology, 2026)

What helps adolescents with obesity to enjoy and participate in physical activity? - Constanze Greule; Gorden Sudeck; Katrin Ziser; Rebecca Erschens; Peter Martus; Katrin Elisabeth Giel; Isabelle Mack; Alisa Weiland; Guido Zurstiege; Stephan Zipfel; Stefan Ehehalt; Florian Junne; et al. (German Journal of Exercise and Sport Research, 2026)
Purpose The main purpose was to identify clusters of adolescents with overweight or obesity characterized by the satisfaction of basic psychological needs, exercise-related barriers, and social support by family members and friends. This served the overarching goal of informing hypotheses for tailored research approaches in physical activity promotion considering a stronger focus on physical activity enjoyment. Methods Cross-sectional baseline data from 125 adolescents with overweight or obesity aged 12–17 years participating in the STARKIDS study were analyzed. A hierarchical cluster analysis was carried out, and the resulting number of clusters was optimized using the K‑means method. Subsequently, differences between individual cluster membership regarding physical activity enjoyment and physical activity levels were analyzed to further describe the identified subgroups. Results Four psychosocial clusters were identified as (1) overall supportive, (2) overall hindering, (3) individually supportive, and (4) socially supportive. The clusters differ significantly in terms of physical activity enjoyment ( p η 2 = 0.370) and physical activity behavior ( p η 2 = 0.145), with the highest values of enjoyment in clusters (1) and (3). Conclusion The present results indicate promising opportunities for future research on promoting physical activity enjoyment considering adolescents’ individual and social resources.

Critical commentary: Decolonising tertiary sport science education through CSP3 - Penelope Ann-Scott Murdock; Charlotte Mohn (German Journal of Exercise and Sport Research, 2026)
Across myriad sport and physical education contexts, the celebratory rhetoric of diversity, inclusion, and integration is performed, yet systemic inequities remain obscured and largely unchallenged. Informed by lived and scholarly engagements with marginalisation, this analysis forgoes rendering critique palatable to those in positions of power and privilege; rather, it seeks to illuminate inequitable systemic conditions and thereby open them to interrogation. In the German context, Gleichheit and Gleichstellung , while politically significant, fall short of addressing historically produced asymmetries of privilege and power. Without critical interrogation of power, privilege, whiteness, and colonial epistemic assumptions, tertiary sport science education continues to prepare graduates to reproduce the very inequities which Gleichheit and Gleichstellung are intended to redress. The analysis positions tertiary sport science education as a critical site of intervention, advancing an integrated CSP3 framework grounded in critical race theory, intersectionality, cultural humility, and third-wave positive psychology. This framework conceptualises equity as a precondition for sustainable wellbeing, belonging, and professional responsibility. By linking epistemic justice, pedagogical transformation, and structurally situated wellbeing, the analysis outlines a pathway for decolonising tertiary sport science education. This pathway requires epistemic plurality, incorporating knowledge systems and practices from marginalised communities whilst fostering critical awareness of—and resistance to—Eurocentric monopolies on what constitutes legitimate sport science insight and practice. It requires curricula which compel future practitioners to identify, analyse, and disrupt the power dynamics their coaching, consulting, teaching, and research practices will otherwise reproduce. It requires embedding such measures so equitable initiatives become reality rather than remain aspirational rhetoric.

Entry pathway-dependent pathogenicity of Corinectria constricta in Pinus radiata: experimental evidence for asymptomatic versus pathogenic interaction - Tania Vásquez-Horna; Cristian Montalva; Cristian González (European Journal of Plant Pathology, 2026)

Dimethyl trisulfide inhibits Alternaria alternata by disrupting reactive oxygen species (ROS) homeostasis and energy metabolism - Huan Qu; Ershuai Yang; Zongze Li; Yaoxuan Li (European Journal of Plant Pathology, 2026)

Sequence analysis of Banana bunchy top virus (BBTV) isolates from India reveals inter-species recombination and complex evolutionary dynamics - Basavaprabhu L. Patil; Baskar S; Ayyanagouda Patil; Pooja M.N. (European Journal of Plant Pathology, 2026)

Real-world treatment outcomes of a 6-month fluoroquinolone-containing regimen for isoniazid mono-resistant pulmonary tuberculosis in Korea - Jong Min Lee; Hyung Woo Kim; Eung Gu Lee; Yeonhee Park; Sung Soo Jung; Jin Woo Kim; Jee Youn Oh; Heayon Lee; Seung Hoon Kim; Sun-Hyung Kim; Jiwon Lyu; Sun Jung Kwon; et al. (European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, 2026)

Genomic analysis and clinical characteristics of a seasonal upsurge of Streptococcus pyogenes emm12 - Erik Senneby; Zakarias Thorin; Eva Gustafsson; Torgny Sunnerhagen; Ana Friães; Rafael Mamede; Mario Ramirez; Magnus Rasmussen (European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, 2026)
Purpose Streptococcus pyogenes cause invasive infections with variable incidence over time. In 2023, an increase in invasive S. pyogenes infections caused by emm- types 1 and 12 was reported globally. In Southern Sweden an increase in S. pyogenes emm 12 severe infections was also noted and we set out to determine if this increase was caused by a single genetic sublineage. Methods Data on severe S. pyogenes infections notified between July 1st 2016 and June 30th 2023, including emm- types, was obtained from the Regional Centre for Communicable Disease Control. All emm 12 isolates recovered during November-April each season were sequenced, analysed by core genome multilocus sequence typing (cgMLST), and compared with international emm 12 isolates. Clinical information was obtained from the medical records. Results During the 2022/23 season, 157 cases of severe S. pyogenes infection were reported, of which 32 (20%) were caused by emm 12 isolates. Forty-four emm 12 isolates from 2016 to 2023 were analyzed. The patients had a median age of 45 years; soft tissue infection was the most common focus and two patients died. The isolates were genetically diverse and those recovered in the 2022/23 season did not form a closely related cluster. Instead, they were found among isolates from previous seasons and with international isolates, mostly from Denmark. There was no correlation between isolate clustering and type or severity of infection. Conclusion The surge of emm 12 infections recorded in Southern Sweden during the 2022/23 season was multiclonal, suggesting that host-related factors may have played a predominant role in the increased incidence of these infections.

Increase in serotypes 4 and 14 in invasive pneumococcal disease in adults aged 18 to 59 years. A retrospective population-based descriptive study during the period 2007–2025 in the Community of Madrid, Spain - Juan Carlos Sanz-Moreno; Macarena Garrido-Estepa; Jesús Íñigo-Martínez; Fernando Martín-Martínez; Ana María Humanes-Navarro; Ana Garrido-Buenache; Esther Córdoba-Deorador; Susana Jiménez-Bueno; María Araceli Arce-Arnáez (European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, 2026)

Infective endocarditis in a university hospital without on-site cardiac surgery: temporal trends over 37 years - Eva María Romay Lema; María José García Pais; Blanca Ayuso García; Juan Carlos Piñeiro Fernández; Ramón Rabuñal Rey; Patricia Capón González; Iria Iñiguez Vázquez; Pilar Alonso García; Álvaro Hermida Ameijeiras; Juan Corredoira (European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, 2026)

Is early combination therapy associated with lower risk of respiratory failure in severely immunocompromised hosts with COVID-19? a target trial emulation study from the omicron-dominant era - Davide Fiore Bavaro; Lucia Diella; Alessandra Belati; Carmen Pellegrino; Giuseppina De Vita; Giuseppe Bruno; Mariacristina Poliseno; Irene Francesca Bottalico; Francesco Rosario Paolo Ieva; Federica De Gregorio; Elisabetta Pallara; Chiara Muscatiello; et al. (European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, 2026)

Sex-related differences in fractionated reaction time are not related to corticospinal excitability and inhibition - Kim J. Uyeno; Anita D. Christie (European Journal of Applied Physiology, 2026)

Sedentary behaviour and step count are related to skeletal muscle insulin sensitivity in young adult normal-weight women without regular exercise habits: an accelerometer and doubly labelled water method study - Hibiki Aikawa; Yoichi Hatamoto; Eiichi Yoshimura; Takuro Tobina; Makoto Ayabe; Yuko Ichida; Masaki Kato; Hideaki Kumahara (European Journal of Applied Physiology, 2026)

Walking with blood flow restriction in Parkinson’s disease: vascular, neurotrophic and functional outcomes: a randomized controlled trial (WALK-BFR-PD Trial) - Sirinphat Kittipongphakorn; Wisan Teeratantikanon; Soontaraporn Huntula; Witoon Mitarnun; Supaporn Silalertdetkul; Kampanart Paditsaeree; Ratanyoo Longrak; Witid Mitranun (European Journal of Applied Physiology, 2026)

Low-frequency resistance training enhances 2D strain-derived carotid strain and strain rate: a novel longitudinal application of strain imaging in healthy middle-aged females - Amy K. Campbell; Alexander J. Beaumont; David Gardner; Peter Herbert; Lawrence Hayes; Nicholas Sculthorpe (European Journal of Applied Physiology, 2026)

Correction to: Glycolysis and oxidative phosphorylation as a function of cytosolic phosphorylation state and power output of the muscle cell - Alois Mader (European Journal of Applied Physiology, 2026)

A kinetic framework based on effective reactive centers for optimizing Fe3⁺-doped TiO₂ photocatalysts: mechanistic insights into Acid Orange 7 degradation and implications for wastewater treatment - Mojtaba Arabameri; Hadis Bashiri (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2026)

Beneath the surface: non-target effects of multiple pesticides on the soil microbiome in organic and conventional agricultural European fields - Dennis Knuth; Philipp Mäder; Jos Boekhorst; Christian Poll; Ellen Kandeler; Abdallah Alaoui; Igor Pasković; Marija Polić Pasković; Isabelle Baldi; Mathilde Bureau; Francisco Alcon; Josefa Contreras; et al. (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2026)
Previous studies have shown that diverse cocktails of pesticide mixtures are omnipresent in agricultural soils yet miss a clear link to the effects on the soil microbiome. In this study, we linked the occurrence of pesticides in conventional and organic agricultural soils of the SPRINT (Sustainable plant protection transition) projects’ Case Study Sites to the composition and function of soil microbial communities. Metagenomic sequencing, phospholipid fatty acids analysis and enzyme activity measurements were used to characterize the soil microbiome and effects of site-specific parameters such as pH and SOC, and pesticide residues. Differences in the soil microbiome were strongly influenced by the geographic origin of the samples, with the pH value as dominant driver. Against our hypothesis, effects of the investigated management systems were limited, yet significant at the European level. Notably, an association between some pesticides could still be observed after accounting for the variation explained by the environmental factors. Among these, especially fungicides, with modes of action that aim to interfere with processes in microorganisms, seemed to affect the soil microbiome. This might occur either by directly affecting these processes in non-target organisms or by changing co-dependencies between fungi and bacteria. Next to fungicides, aminomethylphosphonic acid showed a significant effect on the soil microbial composition and an interactive, possibly synergistic effect with the persistent pesticide hexachlorobenzene. The latter raises concerns about a possible interaction of recently applied pesticides and persistent “legacy” pesticides. This work highlights that even though environmental parameters can overshadow the effects of pesticides, especially the identity of the pesticides present, can have an influence on the soil microbiome.

Macroinvertebrate diversity as the bioindicators of freshwater ecosystem health: deterioration in physicochemical water quality parameters - Rajan Samuel; Neetha Varghese; Ganesan Pathalam; Harinagaraj Moorthy; Aleena Sebastian; Edayadiyil Ann Maria John (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2026)

Legacy Pb–Zn mine tailings as persistent sources of bioaccessible potentially toxic elements in urban dust: geochemical signatures, exposure pathways, and human health risks - Edvaldo Renner da Costa Cardoso; Rugana Imbaná; Ésio de Castro Paes; Isabela C. F. Vasques; Oldair Vinhas Costa; Thomas Vincent Gloaguen; Emanuelle Mercês Barros Soares (Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2026)
Abandoned mine tailings, rich in potentially toxic elements (PTEs), can be redistributed in urban areas through atmospheric resuspension. This process serves as a dynamic geochemical compartment linking legacy contamination to human exposure. This study investigated the occurrence, oral bioaccessibility, ecological significance, and human health risks of PTEs in urban dust from Boquira, a former Pb–Zn mining district in northeastern Brazil. Eighteen urban dust samples and reference soils from uncontaminated areas were collected and analyzed for pseudo-total concentrations of Pb, Zn, Cd, Cu, Mn, Fe, and Al. Analyses were conducted using microwave-assisted acid digestion and X-ray fluorescence spectrometry (XRF). Geochemical indices, including the geoaccumulation index (I geo ), contamination factor (CF), enrichment factor (EF), and ecological risk index (Er), were used to evaluate anthropogenic enrichment and its ecological implications. Oral bioaccessibility was assessed using a simplified dilute nitric acid extraction method that simulates gastric conditions. Elevated enrichment and contamination indices revealed substantial anthropogenic inputs, particularly for Pb and Zn, indicating the long-term environmental persistence of mining-derived particulates. Pb had the highest mean oral bioaccessibility (~ 75%), followed by Cu (54.8%), Mn (28.1%), and Zn (27.0%), indicating the predominance of highly reactive and physiologically available metal-bearing phases. Human health risk assessment identified oral ingestion as the dominant exposure pathway, compared to dermal exposure, with children presenting substantially higher risks than adults. Non-carcinogenic risk thresholds (HI > 1) were exceeded for children, primarily due to Pb exposure, whereas carcinogenic risk associated with Cd ingestion exceeded acceptable limits for both population groups. The results demonstrate that legacy mine tailings in Boquira remain environmentally active decades after mine closure, sustaining chronic atmospheric redistribution of bioaccessible PTEs into urban areas.

Integrated multivariate feature selection and hydrochemical analysis for magnesium assessment in a conventional water treatment system - Ismail A. Mahmoud; Roohul Abad Khan; Musa G. Abdullahi; Surajo Sa’id (Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2026)

Microplastic contamination of agricultural soil in Southern India: a review and PRISMA analysis - Teena Hephzibah Nancy Inbaraj; Bahati Shabani Nzeyimana; Jefrin Luee Moses; Sharly Elgal Nirmal; Sheela Mary Mariyaselvam (Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2026)

The environmental effect evaluation of the Traffic Power Construction Outline in China based on meteorological normalization and ensemble synthetic control method - Suling Zhu; Yuanyuan Shi; Yujie Shi; Guoxing Zhang; Xiaojie Christine Sun (Environment, Development and Sustainability, 2026)

Assessing the combined impacts of wildfire and climate change on blue and green water resources in the Weihe River Basin - Teng Yu; Xia Li; Lin Qi; Yunlong Liu; Yuchao Wang; Meixin Shuang (Environment, Development and Sustainability, 2026)

Global sea surface salinity and temperature impacts on trace elements, crystallography, and organics in massive Porites coral skeletons from a museum collection - Gabriela A. Farfan; Alice C. Kojima; Diane M. Thompson; Andrea M. Quattrini (Coral Reefs, 2026)

Correction: Cullin 3 overexpression inhibits lung cancer metastasis and is associated with survival of lung adenocarcinoma - Jiayu Zhou; Shizhen Zhang; Yong Xu; Weiwen Ye; Zhijun Li; Zhoumiao Chen; He Zhengfu (Clinical & Experimental Metastasis, 2026)

Dormancy-release kinetics during after-ripening in temperate cereals: implications for pre-harvest sprouting, seed establishment, and malting quality - Sajid Ali; Wajid Zaman (Cereal Research Communications, 2026)

Genome-wide association study identifies candidate genes for early seedling traits in barley - Ali Wael Morsy; Ahmad M. Alqudah (Cereal Research Communications, 2026)
The natural salinity of soil is a crucial environmental and agricultural issue caused by excessive evaporation rates, insufficient rainfall, and seawater intrusion into overexploited aquifers. The coastal and interior areas in Qatar, is characterized by high salinity such as Sabkha, which often naturally inhibits vegetation growth. This study seeks to investigate the phenotypic variation and genetic architecture of early seedling traits in 184 barley accessions from around the world using a genome-wide association study (GWAS) approach. Two types of soil were used: a naturally saline soil with severe hypersalinity (pH 8.5 and 55.6 mS/cm) and a low-salinity soil as a control (pH 6.9 and 6.6 mS/cm). However, after two weeks, no germination or seedling growth was observed under the soil’s natural salinity, indicating that none of the accessions carried salt-tolerant features and lacked the genetic and physiological adaptation mechanisms. Ample significant phenotypic variation was observed among accessions under controled soil conditions, with all traits displaying continuous distributions, revealing polygenic inheritance. GWAS analyses using the FarmCPU model identified significant single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) distributed across the genome, with major genomic regions detected on chromosomes 1 and 6. These regions were linked with multiple traits, suggesting shared genetic control. The GWAS analysis was conducted under low-salinity soil conditions with sufficient phenotypic variation. Candidate gene analysis identified genes involved in key biological processes, including cell wall biosynthesis, hormonal regulation, signal transduction, and transcriptional control. The co-localization of these genes supports the existence of coordinated regulatory networks that govern early seedling development. These findings provide a foundation for improving seedling vigor through modern breeding strategies, including marker-assisted selection and genomic selection, contributing to the development of salt-tolerant barley cultivars.

Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Targeting of the Macrophage Metabolic-Epigenetic Interaction Network in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Qi Liu; Weiying Liu (Cell Biochemistry and Biophysics, 2026)

Integrated Phytochemical, Computational and In Vitro Evaluation of the Oocysticidal Activity of Pleurotus ostreatus Extract Against Cryptosporidium parvum - Amal M. Marey; Mohamed A. Dkhil; Shaimaa M. Kasem; Seifeldin Elabed; Felwa A. Thagfan; Mohga S. Abdalla (Cell Biochemistry and Biophysics, 2026)

Recent advances in etiology and treatment of von Hippel-Lindau Disease (VHLD) - Shabnam Pirestani; Emmanuelle Nicolas; Robert L. Broadrup; Margie L. Clapper; Erica Golemis (Cancer and Metastasis Reviews, 2026)
Von Hippel-Lindau disease (VHLD) is a rare autosomal dominant disease, occuring in ~ 1 in 35,000 individuals. Overall, individuals with inherited mutations in the VHL tumor suppressor gene are predisposed to a variety of cancer, including high frequencies of clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC), pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, and hemangioblastomas, as well as benign cystic conditions and other cancers. The degree of risk for each of these pathological conditions depends on the location and severity of the inherited germline mutation, and the specific VHL protein interactions and functions disrupted. A core VHL protein function is as the targeting subunit of an E3 ligase complex, with protein degradation activity based on interactions with elongins (ELOB, ELOC), Cullin 2 (CUL2), and RBX1. For ccRCC and some other cancers, loss of VHL-dependent degradation of key substrates—the transcription factors hypoxia-inducible factor alpha (HIF-1α and HIF-2α)—and upregulation of HIF-dependent transcripts are critical to promote tumor formation. For this reason, drugs such as the HIF signaling inhibitor belzutifan have emerged as promising clinical agents for treatment of VHLD patients prone to ccRCC. However, other biological consequences of VHL loss are independent of HIFα degradation, and in some cases independent of the VHL ubiquitin ligase activity. Non-canonical activities of VHL include regulation of microtubule stability, mitotic progression, and ciliation, as well as formation of the extracellular matrix (ECM); the degree to which disruption of these activities contributes to VHLD is currently not well understood. This review provides a concise update of the current literature on VHLD pathogenesis, the relationship of VHL structure and protein interactions to the spectrum of phenotypes associated with VHLD, and current and proposed treatment, prevention, and interception of cancer formation for VHLD patients.

Lung tumour secretome and extracellular vesicles: mechanisms, biomarkers, and therapeutic opportunities - Kota Shimizu; Yuanzheng Xia; Graeme Stuart Cottrell; Darius Widera (Cancer and Metastasis Reviews, 2026)

Size-Dependent Differences in the Effects of Low-Dose Selenium Nanoparticles on Chronic Thioacetamide Toxicosis Accompanying HCC Progression in Mice - Anastasia A. Abramova; Vladimir V. Rogachev; Ilya V. Baimler; Sergey V. Gudkov; Elena G. Varlamova (Biological Trace Element Research, 2026)

Retraction Note: Zinc Deficiency Causes Glomerulosclerosis and Renal Interstitial Fibrosis Through Oxidative Stress and Increased Lactate Metabolism in Rats - Zixuan Huang; Yajie Liao; Yunxi Zheng; Shang Ye; Qianyu Zhang; Xiaohong Yu; Xiaoxin Liu; Ningxu Li (Biological Trace Element Research, 2026)

Protective Effects of Metformin and Memantine Against Arsenic-Induced Neurotoxicity: Insights from In-Silico and In-Vivo Studies - Noor Ul Huda Khola; Mahnoor Hayat; Imtisal Muzaffar; Touqeer Ahmed (Biological Trace Element Research, 2026)

Blood Radon Activity and Model-Derived Uranium Estimates in Gastrointestinal Cancer Patients from Southern Iraq - Azhar S. Alaboodi; Shaymaa Awad Kadhim; Kamran Heydaryan (Biological Trace Element Research, 2026)

Targeting methyl-accepting chemotaxis transmembrane sensory protein inhibits Helicobacter pylori autoinducer-2 quorum sensing system - Thejaswi Bhat; Manish Kumar; Tamizh Selvan Gnanasekaran; Pavan Gollapalli (Biologia, 2026)

Seasonal dynamics of microbial communities in Gökçeada Salt Lake Lagoon (Çanakkale, Türkiye) - İlke Karakaş; Nurcihan Hacıoğlu Doğru (Biologia, 2026)

Acid phosphatase-producing Bacillus spp. from Arabian Sea sediments as a halophilic biostimulant for sustainable agriculture - Roobamathi Senthilkumar; Greeshma Mani; Kumar Thalavai Sivasankarasubbiah; Nishanthika Thenmozhi Kulasekaran; Karpaga Raja Sundari Balachandran; Dharani Gopal (Biologia, 2026)

Bioconversion of agricultural residues into cellulase: Process development and industrial insights - Smriti Sonkar; Dristi Verma; S. K. Jadhav; Shubhra Tiwari (Biologia, 2026)

Oxalic acid in root exudates confers lead tolerance in Medicago sativa L. via rhizosphere chelation and cellular detoxification - Changyin Li; Huaixin Wu; Xinmei Song; Xi Yang; Chunyun Jia; Changfeng Liu (BioMetals, 2026)

Apple peel waste conversion into hydrochar for a sustainable pathway for bioenergy and bioproducts - C. Gómez-Vargas; E. Gomez-Delgado; G. V. Nunell; P. R. Bonelli; A. L. Cukierman (BioEnergy Research, 2026)

Virulence and transmission potential of indigenous entomopathogenic fungi against Halyomorpha halys (Stål) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) - Zeynep Bayramoğlu; Merve Ayşe Doğancı; Bora Öktem; Hatice Çolak; Ardahan Eski; Seda Biryol; İslam Saruhan; İsmail Demir (BioControl, 2026)

Full Leg Optimization (FLO): A Framework to Concurrently Design Low-Cost Passive Prosthetic Feet and Knees - Nina T. Petelina; Amanda L. Shorter; Marina Tutuianu, CPO; Amos G. Winter, V (Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 2026)

Publisher Correction: Inertial Microfluidic Separation of Cell Clusters from Blood Cells in Meandering Channels - Ivan Cimrák; Michal Mulík; Monika Smiešková; Alžbeta Bugáňová; Yuhao Qiang; Franciele Flores Vit; Jianlu Zheng; Ming Dao (Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 2026)

Physics-Informed Reconstruction of Transmural Myocardial Deformation from 3D Echocardiography: Validation Against Cardiac MRI - Satya Prakash Pradhan; Arash Yavari; Issac D. Lindley; Nader Binesh; Yuri P. Matusov; Kambiz Ghafourian; Gianni Pedrizzetti; Arash Kheradvar (Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 2026)
Purpose Quantitative assessment of myocardial deformation is increasingly important in clinical cardiology, yet conventional two-dimensional (2D) echocardiography and standard three-dimensional (3D) approaches remain limited by out-of-plane motion and incomplete characterization of transmural mechanics. To address these limitations, we introduce a physics-informed framework for 3D echocardiography that reconstructs the full finite strain tensor across the entire myocardial wall. As an initial methodological study, we demonstrate the framework and validate it against cardiac magnetic resonance in a small cohort. Methods Endocardial and epicardial surfaces were segmented from 3D echocardiographic datasets and tracked throughout the cardiac cycle using speckle-tracking techniques. An optimization framework with a soft volumetric penalty was implemented, permitting volume change at finite cost while maintaining tracking fidelity and geometric smoothness. The resulting deformation field enabled reconstruction of the complete 3D strain tensor. Global strain measurements derived from the method were validated against cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) measurements obtained in two subjects. Results Global longitudinal and circumferential strain values obtained from the proposed framework showed strong agreement with CMR measurements. The optimization procedure also demonstrated robustness to segmentation variability and reduced errors associated with epicardial tracking. Beyond conventional strain indices, the method enabled reconstruction of spatially resolved principal strain fields throughout the ventricular wall, revealing physiologically consistent transmural gradients and contraction patterns. Conclusion Physics-informed integration of speckle tracking with biomechanical constraints enables robust reconstruction of 3D myocardial deformation from echocardiography. This framework provides a comprehensive and physically consistent characterization of myocardial mechanics from widely available 3D echocardiographic data. These initial results support the feasibility of the proposed framework and motivate future evaluation in larger, more diverse patient cohorts to establish its clinical reliability.

Automated Setup of CT-Based Vertebral Finite Element Simulations: Quantifying the Influence of Boundary-Condition Components on Fracture-Load Estimates - Daniel Strack; Sara Amenini; Nico Sollmann; Tanja Lerchl; Jan S. Kirschke; Dario Gastaldi; Karupppasamy Subburaj (Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 2026)
Purpose To develop and evaluate an automated workflow for the setup of single-vertebra finite element (FE) simulations from clinical CT data. Specifically, we quantified how automated endplate identification, vertebra-specific coordinate system definition, and load-application-point assignment influence the simulated fracture-load estimates. Methods We analyzed 113 vertebrae from 70 patients that had previously undergone manual FE setup. The automated pipeline identified vertebral endplates, assigned a vertebra-specific coordinate system, and assigned the load application point for axial compression simulations. Automated setups were visually graded as good, acceptable, or bad using predefined criteria. Agreement with manual reference models was evaluated, and the effects of each setup component on fracture-load estimates were quantified separately. Results Of 113 vertebrae, 53 (47%) automated setups were graded good, 40 (35%) acceptable, and 20 (18%) bad. In the good subset, fully automated models showed strong agreement with manual reference workflow ( R 2 = 0.950), with a median percent difference in fracture-load estimate of 13.0% (95% CI, 9.0% to 15.3%). Among individual setup components, endplate identification produced the smallest change in fracture-load estimates, followed by coordinate-system definition, whereas the load-application-point assignment produced the largest deviations and the widest limits of agreement. Changes in load-point location showed the clearest association with changes in fracture-load estimates, whereas endplate-area differences showed no clear association. Conclusion Automated setup of vertebral FE simulations can reduce manual intervention and support scalable processing, but current robustness remains insufficient for fully unsupervised use. In successfully processed cases, the workflow showed strong agreement with a manually configured reference workflow and identified load-point assignment as the most influential boundary-condition component in fracture-load estimates.

A high-sensitivity TIE2–GRB2 BRET platform for functional and pharmacologic profiling of pathogenic variants associated with venous malformations - Hitomi Matsutani; Atsuro Oishi; Takuya Izumi-Tamura; Yumiko Hayashi; Masakazu Kurita; Tomoya Muto; Akihide Yoshimi; Hitoshi Ueno; Tomohiro Shiraishi; Kiyonori Harii; Akihiko Takushima; Hiroyasu Kidoya; et al. (Angiogenesis, 2026)

Impacts of solar panels on vegetation biomass shift with climate aridity - Jiangwei Zhai; Enzai Du; Matthew A. Sturchio; Alan K. Knapp (Ambio, 2026)

Patterns in life-history traits of fishery species in the Northwest Pacific - Peiwu Han; Yue Jin; Yunlong Chen; Zhou Fang; Xinjun Chen (Acta Oceanologica Sinica, 2026)

Hopanoids reveal a shift from natural to anthropogenic petrogenic organic carbon in the East China Sea - Yanhong Xu; Zhongqiang Ji; Peisong Yu; Dong Xu; Dewang Li; Weiyan Zhang; Lelong He; Ningxiao Yu; Yongge Sun; Haiyan Jin (Acta Oceanologica Sinica, 2026)

Large zircon age spans reveal protracted assembly of Neoproterozoic Emeishan granitoids and crustal reworking, western Yangtze Block - Yating Xu; Peng Wu; Xiangpeng Wang; Yichao Wang; Ailing Xian (Acta Geochimica, 2026)

Synergistic stabilization of heavy metals in MSWI fly ash using Ca-bearing chitosan and CFBC fly ash - Ohidul Alam; Xiuchen Qiao; Wei Lianmei (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2026)

Probabilistic comparisons of grey water footprint models for herbicide mixtures in Brazilian sugarcane - Lourival Costa Paraíba (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2026)
The grey water footprint (GWF) quantifies freshwater pollution from pesticide use. The H-model relies on regulatory concentration limits, while the P-model uses ecotoxicological endpoints and concentration addition (CA); independent action (IA) across modes of action (MOA) remains underexplored. We present a fully re-verified probabilistic Monte Carlo comparison of CA and HRAC-based IA P-models for 17 herbicides applied to Brazilian sugarcane, built exclusively from traceable, source-cited inputs, including a soil attenuation factor recomputed from first principles and maximum acceptable concentrations compiled from five source tiers. Total grey water footprint is $$2.3× 10^{12}$$ 2.3 × 10 12 m $$^3$$ 3 under both CA and IA, with HRAC group C1 dominating in 100% of Monte Carlo iterations. The P-model exceeds the H-model by a factor R of 7 to 20 depending on data quality. Carfentrazone’s score rises from 1.5 to 4.9 once group membership is considered, and group E2’s hazard is driven mainly by oxyfluorfen. We report this audit trail transparently, prioritising numerical traceability over a single headline figure.

Multimodal behavioral fingerprinting of IoMT devices a forensic approach using network and biometric signatures - Mussawir Ejaz; Muhammad Zulkifl Hasan; Muhammad Zunnurain Hussain (Discover Networks, 2026)

Distribution of surface layer temperature inversion in the North Indian Ocean and associated acoustic propagation characteristics - C M Jimna Janardhanan; P. Anand; R. P. Raju; Arjun K. Sabu; A. R. Anantha Krishnan; R. Sajeev; Pankajakshan Thadathil (Discover Oceans, 2026)

Remediation of organic pollutants by Fenton-like reactions with spinel catalysts: pathways, transformation products, and reactor perspectives - Viktor Husak; Liubov Soltys; Volodymyr Shvadchak; Olena Bobrova (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2026)

Tracking biomass burning markers in atmospheric aerosols: Robust quantification of anhydrosugars and reference material evaluation - Rosa Pérez-Pastor; Susana García-Alonso; María Leco; Óscar Pindado (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2026)
Biomass burning significantly impacts air quality and regional climate processes, making the precise quantification of its molecular tracers critical for source apportionment models. To ensure regional data comparability, establishing robust and standardized analytical frameworks is essential. This study presents a validated method for determining key biomass burning tracers: levoglucosan, galactosan, and mannosan. Accelerated solvent extraction (ASE) with a dichloromethane:methanol mixture was selected as the extraction procedure, due to its high precision, automation and minimized sample handling, followed by BSTFA derivatization and GC/MS. The method showed high linearity ( R 2 > 0.9987), repeatability below 6%, and limits of detection lower than 0.02 mg L⁻ 1 . Accuracy was evaluated using SRM 2787 (Fine particulate matter), yielding relative errors between 1% and 7.4%. In contrast, significant variability was observed for levoglucosan concentrations in SRM 1649b (Urban dust), depending on extraction conditions, highlighting the strong influence of matrix aging and methodological factors on older reference materials. Chromatographic calibration was identified as the dominant contribution to the calculated uncertainty budget. The resulting expanded uncertainties fully comply with upcoming European air quality monitoring directives.

Development of a low-cost particle capturing device for vehicular emissions: a pilot study - Gajulapalli Suryanarayanareddy; Sumanth Chinthala; Prashant Kumar (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2026)

Impact of Al2O3 nanoparticles on the performance and emission characteristics of a diesel engine using chia seed oil methyl ester - Manjunatha Swamy Kumathi Math; Manjunath Huruli (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2026)

Environmental sustainability in belt and road economies: quantile GMM STIRPAT evidence on the roles of trade, digitalization, renewable energy, innovation, urbanization, and human development - Hasan Raza Jafri; Md. Qamruzzaman; Abdulateif A. Almulhim; Abdullah A. Aljughaiman; Shaoyuan Wang (Environment, Development and Sustainability, 2026)

A temporal proximity network dataset from a wedding cocktail hour with relationship category labels - Joshua Z. Stadlan; Richard B. Kahn; Michelle Birkett (Discover Networks, 2026)
Objectives We captured a fine-grained dataset of unstructured social interaction with socially meaningful group labels to fill a gap in the study of face-to-face interaction. Prior interaction data from conferences, classrooms, hospitals, and workplaces exhibit network signatures such as heterogeneous contact rates, clustering, and bursty dynamics. However, schedules, room assignments, and authority roles in these settings may obscure unstructured social group dynamics. Studies on group mixing often rely on demographic proxies like gender, or assigned categories like school classes, rather than relationship-based groups. We aim to understand if temporal network signatures of institutionally structured settings generalize to unstructured social interaction. Data description We present the first public temporal proximity network dataset of a privately hosted social event with contextual relationship-based group membership. At the outdoor cocktail hour of a wedding, 95 participants wore proximity sensor badges that detected other badge-wearers within approximately 1.5 m in 5 s intervals. This dataset, coarsened to 10 s temporal bins, contains 7,213 contact events over 2,760 observed dyads. Participants self-reported their relationship category with respect to the wedding couple, enabling group mixing analysis. Beyond implications for the generalizability of interaction patterns, this dataset supports social event modeling for applications from contact tracing to social-space design.

Ecotoxicological effect of invasive Solidago canadensis L. and hybrid Solidago x niederederi Khek derived extracts toward selected aquatic, semi-aquatic and soil invertebrates - Beáta Baranová; Kristína Bednárová; Daniela Gruľová; Qaiser Javed; Mária Sabalová; Barbara Kudláčková; Lenka Svojanovská; Giuseppe Amato; Lucia Caputo; Vincenzo De Feo; Laura De Martino; Artur Pliszko (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2026)

Influence of watershed hydrology on pesticide contamination in coastal waters: insights from Aiguillon Bay (France) - Tasnime Amchi; Antoine Bouillot; Alan Saudino; Hakima Zaïr; Jean-Pierre Gueret; Régis Gallais; Hocein Bazairi; Mohamed Maanan (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2026)

Functionalized and hybrid silica-based sorbents for Cu(II) removal from water: a review - Shanaz Ammaeva; Nabi Shabanov; Maryam A. Isaeva; Farid F. Orudzhev; Abdulgalim Isaev (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2026)

Broker-based SLA negotiations with optimization for scheduling virtual machines in cloud computing - S. Supreeth; Kiran Kumari Patil (Discover Networks, 2026)

Visual characteristics of PM from Halymenia dilatata microalgae biodiesel compared to low-sulfur diesel fuel - Karthikeyan Sathasivam; Thirusuthan Veluchamy (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2026)

From invasive nuisance to biotechnological asset: LC–MS/MS chemical profiling and pharmacological potential of ascidian Styela plicata from Albufeira Lagoon, Portugal - Maria João Nunes; Catarina M. Luís; Vanda Marques; Bárbara Gonçalves; Luís C. Branco; Cecília M. P. Rodrigues; Rita G. Sobral; Susana P. Gaudêncio (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2026)

Fabrication of stable and simple reusable hydrophobic ZIF-8-coated polyurethane sponge for effective oil/water separation - Hossein Alizadeh; Fereshteh Raouf; Reza Ghasemzadeh; Leila Mivehi (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2026)

From watershed to lagoon: Occurrence and ecological risk of paracetamol in the Segara Anakan coastal ecosystem - Agung Dhamar Syakti; Nuning Vita Hidayati (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2026)

A review of CO2 removal technologies for a sustainable future - Amirreza Talaie; Mohamad Ali Fulazzaky; Shahabaldin Rezania; Amin Tamadon (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2026)

Natural gamma radioactivity, ingestion dose, and excess lifetime cancer risk in medicinal plants from northern Morocco - Iliasse Aarab; Hamid Bounouira; Abdelwahab Badague; Hamid Amsil; Aziz Fellaoui; Zoubair EL Afia; Elmahjoub Chakir (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2026)

Efficacy of Insecticides against Agrotis ipsilon (Hufnagel, 1766) and Spodoptera littoralis (Boisduval, 1833) with Residual and Health Risk Assessment of Thiamethoxam in Sweet Pepper - Manal A. Abdel razik; Zamzam M. Al Dhafar; Mohamed A. Osman; Mohamed E. Sweelam; Nehal O. Swelam (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2026)

Lichen biomonitoring revisited: a multi-level framework incorporating symbiotic response and microbiome dynamics as early-warning indicators - Stela G. Temu; Hawa H. Myovela; Juma M. Hussein (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2026)

Marine microbial enzymes as the next frontier in combating chronic inflammation, cancer, and global antimicrobial resistance - Ajit Kumar; Akshatha Soratur; Sumit Kumar; Ankit Sarkar; Ganesh Thiruchitrambalam; Balu Alagar Venmathi Maran (Discover Oceans, 2026)

Engineering hydrochar properties through waste-derived reactive media during co-hydrothermal carbonization of oil palm residues - Akhmad Faruq Alhikami; Addriani Mardika Dewi; Aris Purwanto; Mohamed Abu bakar Abdelrahman; Riyadi Muslim; Rusdan Aditya Aji Nugroho; Riswan Sepriyatno (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2026)

Peripheral atherosclerosis drug pentoxifylline modulates multi-biological parameters in the African catfish Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822) - Ekenma Julia Agwu; Chukwudi Patrick Arinze; Jennifer Oforka (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2026)

Valorization of biochars derived from corn straw waste for the adsorption of methylene blue and methyl orange dyes: influence of acid and alkaline activation - Thalita da Silva Neto; Bianca A. R. Silva; Rennan F. S. Barbosa; Fernanda R. Pinhati; Maria Ismênia S. T. Faria; Derval S. Rosa; Daniella Regina Mulinari (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2026)
The increasing utilization of agro-industrial waste underscores the necessity for sustainable valorization strategies consistent with circular economy principles. In this study, corn husk residue was investigated as a precursor to produce chemically activated biochars with tunable surface chemistry and porosity, enabling targeted adsorption of the cationic dye methylene blue (MB) and the anionic dye methyl orange (MO). Two activation strategies, acidic (H₃PO₄) and alkaline (NaOH), were applied to tailor the physicochemical properties of the resulting materials, designated as acid corn biochar (ACB) and alkaline corn biochar (AKCB). ACB exhibited uniform mesoporosity and polar surface groups, which enhanced interactions with both dyes, while AKCB demonstrated hierarchical porosity and neutral or basic surface groups that promoted π – π interactions and affinity for anionic molecules. Both biochars effectively removed dyes from aqueous solutions; however, ACB achieved higher adsorption capacities, reaching 60.2 mg g⁻ 1 for MB and 54.4 mg g⁻ 1 for MO, compared to 33.7 mg g⁻ 1 and 40.8 mg g⁻ 1 for AKCB, respectively. These findings indicate that chemical activation of corn-based biochar is a promising, cost-effective approach for developing efficient adsorbents for water treatment. This study advances process intensification and circular economy objectives by converting agricultural waste into functional materials for the remediation of industrial effluents.

Irrigation development and sustainable water management in Rwanda (2010–2024): spatial assessment and crop water requirement analysis - Damien Tuyizere; Yuanyuan Cheng; Qi Shao; Chaekhwa Basupi (Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2026)

The role of entrainment mixing on the mixed layer cooling in the Arabian Sea during the depression stage of the Cyclonic Storm Nanauk - John K. Lix; R. Sajeev; Ramasamy Venkatesan (Discover Oceans, 2026)

A systematic review of intelligent wireless communication and sensing for sustainable 5G and 6G enabled intelligent transportation systems - Benjamin Simwinga; Aaron Zimba; Mayumbo Nyirenda (Discover Networks, 2026)

Assessment of anthropogenic trace metal and surfactant influence on a coastal area in the Northern Adriatic Sea using scientific diving - Eric Franke; Nia Franke; Christine Viehweger; Carla Vogt (Discover Oceans, 2026)
Thisvestigates the anthropogenic footprint on a coastal marine environment near the Istrian coast (Northern Adriatic Sea) through a scientific diving field campaign conducted in September 2025. The investigation aimed to evaluate local seawater quality by combining onsite hydrochemical measurements with targeted analyses of trace metal elements (TME) and linear alkylbenzene sulfonates (LAS) as indicators of maritime and touristic activities. Ambient hydrochemical parameters (pH: 8.06 ± 0.07, absolute salinity 39.3 ± 0.5 g/kg, redox potential 441.5 ± 21.5 mV) were found to be stable and typical for Adriatic seawater. Principal component analysis (PCA) of TME data revealed two distinct element groups: a geogenic/corrosive Fe–Mn–Ni cluster related to local lithology and an Al-Cd–Cu–Zn group related to maritime activities. LAS analyses revealed a severe localized hotspot at a submarine sewage effluent (≈1469.3 ppb), alongside a consistent low-level background signal across all other sites (≈ 5 ppb). A methodological evaluation highlighted the robustness of the overall sampling and analytical setup, with specific recommendations for future expeditions.

A novel methodology for designing sustainable cement mortars with quartzite dust, gypsum, and sewage sludge ash: enhanced mechanical performance, fire resistance, and CO2 reduction - Abdessalam Guedri; Naji Guedri; Oscar Baeza-Urrea; Jean-Frank Wagner (Euro-Mediterranean Journal for Environmental Integration, 2026)
This study investigates the development of cementitious mortars with enhanced mechanical and physical properties compared to the reference cement paste (S01), while simultaneously reducing cement content, minimizing variability (lower coefficient of variation, CV), and decreasing CO₂ emissions. Thirteen mortar formulations were prepared according to an experimental design in which Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) was partially replaced with different additives (ADD): thermally treated industrial waste (sewage sludge ash, SSA) and mineral-based materials (sand, S; quartzite dust, QD; and natural Tunisian gypsum, GPS), with ADD/OPC ratios ranging from 0.20 to 0.62. The physico-mechanical properties and fire resistance of the most promising formulations were evaluated. Results indicate that cement content could be reduced by up to 27%, leading to an estimated CO₂ reduction of 243 kg per ton of OPC, while achieving significant improvements in compressive strength (+ 21.97%, CV = 4.54%) and flexural strength (+ 58.72%, CV = 3.37%) in QD-containing mortars, accompanied by increased density and toughness. GPS and SSA contributed to increased lightness and porosity due to their low bulk density and porous microstructure, as confirmed by SEM analysis. Based on these findings, S3 GPS and S3 QD were identified as the most promising and environmentally sustainable formulations for fire resistance tests, with S3 QD mortars exhibiting an 18% higher thermal resistance than S3 GPS .

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)

PGPR seed inoculation with Serratia liquefaciens improves early salinity tolerance in Tunisian Durum wheat: a sustainable approach for arid and Mediterranean agriculture - Mariem Kammoun; Mariem Samet; Oumaima Bouazizi; Radhia Gargouri-Bouzid; Oumèma Nouri-Ellouz (Euro-Mediterranean Journal for Environmental Integration, 2026)

Valorization of recycled sand from demolition concrete waste for dune sand mortar in arid climates : mechanical properties and shrinkage - Samir Kennouche; Allaoua Belferrag; Djamel Boutaoutaou (Euro-Mediterranean Journal for Environmental Integration, 2026)

Linking groundwater quality and soil salinity for irrigation suitability evaluation in a semi-arid basin of iran - Mehdi Bahrami; Abdol Rassoul Zarei; Amir Reza Ahmadi (Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 2026)

Biogenic iron oxide nanoparticles enhance antioxidant defense and soil nutrient dynamics under lead stress in rice - Hetvi Naik; Salim Manoharadas; Narayanasamy Bommayasamy; Jameel Al-Tamimi; John Thomas; Muthukaruppan Gobi; Prittesh Patel; Natarajan Amaresan (Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 2026)

Integrated assessment of groundwater quality suitability and heavy metal-induced health risks during the post-monsoon season near coal mining areas, Jharkhand, India - Vivek Kumar; Prasoon Kumar Singh; Ankesh Kumar; Ravi Prakash Kumar; Shilpy Kumari; Shivam Saw; Rohit Patel (Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 2026)

Synergistic toxicity of pyroxasulfone and pendimethalin on Eisenia fetida: an integrated biomarker response and molecular docking analysis - Ramandeep Kaur; Pervinder Kaur; Neeraj Rani; Jaswinder Singh; Hardeep Kaur; Manmeet Brar Bhullar (Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 2026)

Soil radon emissions along active fault zones in the 2001 bhuj earthquake epicentral region, Kachchh, India: implications for environmental radiation and human health risk - P. Bala Chandar; Sushanta Kumar Sahoo; Chandra Sekhar Pedapudi; Madhusudhanarao Katlamudi (Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 2026)

Intermittent aeration-driven iron cycling for the remediation of waste pit-sealing mud: metabolic mechanisms and model evaluation - Xiangshan Zeng; Xinyi Wu; Dandan Yan; Changhui Hu; Jinlai Yuan; Ruiqi Li; Yan Wang; Ming Dou; Yafei Yang (Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 2026)

Circular farming system integrating mushroom, legume and tuber crops for sustainable and carbon-efficient crop production in the temperate ecosystem of the Western Ghats, India - Sudheer Kumar Annepu; Pushpanathan Raja; Sundarambal Palanisamy; S. M. Vanitha; Somasundaram Jayaraman; U. Surendran; Anupam Barh; Mahantesh Shirur; M. Madhu; A. R. Suguna; S. Gurudevan (Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 2026)

Does reusable actually contribute to lower GHG emissions? Evidence from food delivery packaging in South Korea - Dahye Yang; Haneol Jang; HyeMin Park (Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 2026)

From solar radiation to green methanol: an energy efficiency of electricity- and biomass-based provision pathways - Marvin Scherzinger; Wolfram Tuschewitzki; Stefan Bube; Martin Kaltschmitt (Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 2026)

A Bayesian-optimized multimodel machine learning framework to overcome subjectivity in floating photovoltaic site selection - Tolga Kaynak (Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 2026)

Turning waste into sustainable aviation fuel: economic viability of used cooking oil (UCO) utilization through business model scenarios - Erwan Hermawan; Hari Setiawan; Adiarso Adiarso; Irhan Febijanto; Ai Nelly; Isyalia D. Handayani; Usman Sudjadi (Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 2026)

Advancing decarbonization of the steel industry: power-to-X conversion of residual CO2 into methanol - Ignacio J. Castellanos-Beltran; Cédric Diffo Teguia; Fábio Gonçalves Macêdo de Medeiros; Marzouk Benali; Marc Duchesne; David McCalden; Farid Bensebaa; Bruna Rego de Vasconcelos (Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 2026)

Circular economy in renewable systems: strategies, current situation, challenges and opportunities for a sustainable future - Daniel Enrique Yero Gómez; Edelvy Bravo Amarante; Bismayda Gómez Avilés; Zuleiqui Gil Unday; Ralf Kiran Schulz (Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 2026)

Transportation decarbonization and spatial placement of EV charging stations in Atlantic Canada using genetic algorithms - Alaba Boluwade (Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 2026)

Integrating operational fragility into performance and cost assessment of marine renewable-based green hydrogen production - Ozan Akdağ (Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 2026)

Developing sustainability criteria for small electrical and electronic equipment in public procurement: a methodological framework and practical tools - Laura Torca-Adell; Marta Braulio-Gonzalo; María D. Bovea (Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 2026)

Toward cleaner production: e-waste management using the faster region coordinate gradient-based random puffer fish model - A. Amirtha Saravanan; D. Suganya; C. Bala Subramanian; G. Lathaselvi (Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 2026)

Surface chemistry as main governing factor in the adsorption of acetaminophen, doxycycline hyclate, and tetracycline on fish and shrimp waste-derived hydrochars - Tatwadhika Rangin Siddhartha; Frederik Ronsse; Philippe M. Heynderickx (Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 2026)

Mapping the waste network and data uncertainties: a detailed examination of textile waste data in the Czech Republic - Jaroslav Pluskal; Radovan Šomplák; Veronika Smejkalová (Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 2026)

Beyond pyrolysis optimization: a systematic review revealing feedstock acquisition and methodological standardization as critical barriers to biochar commercialization - R. B. Sherly Priyanka; Uday Shashikumar; Pei-Chien Tsai; Swapnil Gurrani; Gangadhar Andaluri; Cheng-Di Dong; Chyi-How Lay; Yuan-Chung Lin; Vinoth Kumar Ponnusamy (Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 2026)

Life cycle assessment and cost analysis of anion exchange membrane electrolyzers: baseline characterization and a MEA comparison with PEM technology - Desole Maria Pia; Gagliardi Gabriele Gugliemo; Borello Domenico; Gisario Annamaria (Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 2026)

Multi-objective optimization and 4E comparative analysis of different sCO2 power plant configurations integrated to a natural gas-fired power plant - T. E. Boukelia; W. M’hamdioua; T. Ziane (Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 2026)

Life-cycle assessment integrated with SDG impacts analysis framework for circular road construction using construction and demolition waste and reclaimed asphalt pavement - Ali A. Nagy; Mona G. Ibrahim; Manabu Fujii; Mahmoud Nasr (Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 2026)

Innovative EAF slag-based eco-friendly mortars for fire-resistant infrastructure - Anant Mishra; Pragyan Upadhyay; Diksha; Gaurav Tyagi; Mukund Lahoti (Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 2026)

Development of novel antimicrobial surfaces from valorised municipal waste and biodegradable plastics - F. Al-Salameen; M. Al-Otaibi; N. Habibi; S. M. Al-Salem (Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 2026)

Integrated Assessment of Heavy Metal Accumulation in Urban Trees and Soils and Associated Non-carcinogenic Health Risks in Sabzevar, Iran - Hassan Malvandi; Hossein Parsan; Ali Gharaei; Samin Fallahinejad (Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 2026)

In Vitro Toxicity Assessment of Tire-related Chemicals in Cells from Diverse Fish Species - Akihiro Moriyama; Masanori Horie; Wataru Naito (Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 2026)
Urban stormwater runoff introduces tire‑related contaminants such as 6PPD‑quinone (6PPD‑Q), which has been shown to exhibit acute toxicity in some salmonid species, although the underlying toxic mechanisms remain incompletely understood. To expand in vitro toxicological assessments, we evaluated the cytotoxicity of 3,4‑dichloroaniline and 6PPD‑quinone using six fish‑derived cell lines from salmonids and phylogenetically distant species, based on nominal concentrations at the time of addition. Among these cell lines, CSE‑119 cells, which are derived from coho salmon, exhibited the highest sensitivity to 6PPD‑quinone (EC 50 = 8.54 µg/L), demonstrating pronounced species‑specific differences in sensitivity to quinone‑type toxicants and underscoring the value of comparative in vitro models. Using multiple fish cell lines enables the efficient, animal‑welfare–conscious screening of tire‑associated chemicals. However, further investigation is needed into evaluation methods that take into account factors such as the stability of chemicals in the culture medium.

Non-equilibrium Recovery of Benthic Macroinvertebrate Communities Following Ecological Restoration in a Large Shallow Lake: Evidence from Five-Year Monitoring - Hongfa Zhang; Likun Yang; Zeda Song; Xi Wang; Jiawei Xu; Shaoyun Cai; Xiaoqiong Sun; Jinlin Liu; Fan Xu; Baolin Duan; Yaguang Wang; Hongwei Wang (Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 2026)

The Occurrence of Heavy Metals in Fishers, Pekania pennanti, in Wisconsin - Sallie B. Parker; Leiel Mulakandov; Christopher J. Katz; Kent A. Hatch (Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 2026)

Bioaccumulation of Total Mercury (THg) in Freshwater Fish–Perch (Perca fluviatilis L.) and rudd (Scardinius erythrophtalmus L.)–Human Health Risk Assessment - Magdalena Stanek; Szymon Ł. Różański (Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 2026)

Apportionment and Environmental Risk Assessment of Potentially Toxic Elements in Chodha Lake Core Sediments, Korba Region, Central India - Pranit B. Gajbhiye; Sumedh K. Humane; Samaya S. Humane; T. Dileep Abdul Kalam (Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 2026)

The Ecotoxicologically Relevant Photoproduct of Naproxen: Formation Yields via Distinct Photochemical Pathways and Modeling Simulation of Its Occurrence in Natural Waters - Xiaoci Li; Yulian Gao; Jing Chen; Jean-Marc Chovelon; Yuefei Ji (Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 2026)

Low-Concentration Oxidants for Mitigating Continuous Cropping Obstacles: Improving Soil Properties and Microbial Functionality - Juan Wang; Jiru Li; Ning Chen; Fengxiao Zhu; Guodong Fang; Yujun Wang; Jianqin Ma; Furong Yu (Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 2026)

Optimizing Soil Health and Productivity in Intensive Rice-Wheat Systems Using Conjoint Application of Sewage Sludge - Surendra Singh Jatav; Satish Kumar Singh; Debabrata Nath; Vandana Kumari; Pramod Kumar Sharma (Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 2026)

Combined Effects of Air Pollution and Drought Stress in Tomato Landraces - Nora Kováts; Bettina Eck-Varanka; Katalin Hubai; József Rádi; Gábor Teke (Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 2026)
In Europe, agriculture has been seriously affected by the increased frequency of droughts. Agricultural fields are also exposed to traffic-related air pollution. Air pollution and drought elucidate simultaneous stress, which has been scarcely studied. The major objective of the study was to evaluate the combined effects of air pollution and drought stress on different tomato varieties/landraces. 3 commercial varieties as well as 2 Hungarian landraces were selected, effects of the combined stressors were evaluated based on biomass reduction and biochemical end-points such as photosynthetic pigments concentrations and peroxidase (POD) activity. Air pollution was simulated by treating test plants according to the No. 227 OECD Guideline. Differences were experienced in the sensitivity of varieties, landraces tested: the regional landrace ‘Tápiószelei’ proved the most tolerant to any combination of treatments. Results stress the importance of the cultivation of regional landraces to cope with environmental stress in a changing climate.

Stable Isotopes, Mercury and Organochlorines in the Eastern Foxsnake (Pantherophis vulpinus) and Eastern Gartersnake (Thamnophis siratilis sistalis) from Southwestern Ontario, Canada - Ken G. Drouillard; Ava Cashera; Melanie Gosselin; Dennis Otieno; Nargis Ismail; Julie Charlton; Crystal Antaya; Melanie LeFaive; Tammy Dobbie (Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 2026)

Characterisation and Detoxification Mechanisms of Agrowaste-Derived Biochars Containing Nanosized Particles for Contaminants of Environmental Concern - Kishore Kumar Krishnani; Veera Mallu Boddu; Ajit Kumar Verma; Govindarajan Venkatesh; Vidya Shree Bharti; Ajay Upadhyay; Moturi Muralidhar; Neeraj Kumar; Gayatri Tripathi; Narinder Kumar Chadha; Sanjay Kumar Gupta (Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 2026)

Ecological Potential of Moss Application for Soil Physicochemical Improvement in Reclaimed Coastal Lands - Jeong Woo Jang; Dongwoo Kang; Jaehong Park; Dohyeon Kim; Subong Jeong; Seri Choi; Sechan Kim; Doyeon Kim (Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 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)

Unveiling Key Factors in Determining Biodegradable Mulching Film Adoption Through Evolutionary Game Analysis - Wanying Lin; Xi Mo; Luca Nizzetto; Xuan Shi; Yuan Chen; Jinhui Li; Yan Lin (Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 2026)

Assessment of Air Pollution in Hai Phong City (Vietnam) Using Lichens as Biomonitors - Le Dai Nam; Nguyen Thi Minh Sang; Inga Zinicovscaia; Le Hong Khiem; Nguyen An Son; Nikita Yushin; Omari Chaligava (Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 2026)

Organ-Specific Distribution and Morphological Characterization of Microplastics in Tor putitora (Golden Mahseer) from the Upper Ganga Basin, Uttarakhand, India - Ganesh Chiranji; Syed Talia Mushtaq; Kishor Kunal; Tasaduq Hussain Shah (Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 2026)

Tracking phases of the fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) invasion across multiple continents using news media - Kathryn Bjorklund; Melissa A. Barton; Stefan Daume; Peter Søgaard Jørgensen (Biological Invasions, 2026)
Understanding cascading social-ecological impacts of emerging pests is key for addressing the challenges they introduce in an ever more interconnected and rapidly changing world. Here we examine shifts in news media discourse surrounding the fall armyworm invasion across Africa, Asia, and Oceania to investigate such cascades. We apply topic modeling to 570 news articles to quantify spatial and temporal changes in the prevalence of 33 topics related to fall armyworm invasion discourse. We grouped these topics into broader thematic categories and determined their prevalence during three general invasion phases. We found that the sequence of prevalent thematic categories was consistent across news articles from the three continents analyzed. The first years of invasion discourse are dominated by topics related to a preparation-oriented ‘Surveillance’ phase, followed by those related to an ‘Impact’ phase, and finally a response-centered ‘Control’ phase. However, the duration of the ‘Impact’ phase differs by continent, lasting 3 of the 7 years analyzed in Africa, but only 1 of 5 and 1 of 3 in Asia and Oceania, respectively. Also in Oceania’s news discourse, invasion preparation features more prominently with a relative theme proportion of 0.722 in the first year after detection (Africa = 0.387, Asia = 0.259). These differences in phase duration and emphasis align with described patterns of the invasion progression and outcomes across regions. These regional variations highlight the potential of text analysis of news media for tracking cascading dynamics of emerging pests. In turn, these approaches can inform more targeted management and mitigation strategies.

Identification of KL29 type acinetobacter baumannii phage of obolenskvirus subfamily and tail-associated depolymerase activity - Jinpan Wei; Tao Yu; Qiang Wang; Can Wang; Xuefeng Li; Guoping Lu; Lijuan Li; Aihui Xu; Lei Zhao (Archives of Virology, 2026)

Correction: Phylogenetic analysis, genetic diversity, and epidemiology of pigeon paramyxovirus type 1 in China - Chuqi Huang; Shaoyu Tu; Wei Sheng; Zhihao Wang; Zhipeng Lin; Jing Qian; Jiahui Zou; Hongbo Zhou (Archives of Virology, 2026)

Genomic characterization of H6N1 avian influenza viruses from wild birds and domestic ducks in the republic of Korea and Mongolia (2022–2024) - Kyuyoung Lee; Se-Hee An; Gyeong-Beom Heo; Youn-Jeong Lee; Kwang-Nyeong Lee; Yong-Myung Kang (Archives of Virology, 2026)

Comprehensive Analysis of Mutations in the Hepatitis Delta Virus Genome Based on Full-Length Sequencing in Individuals Infected with Genotype 3 in Brazil - Tárcio Peixoto Roca; Jackson Alves da Silva Queiroz; Ana Maisa Passos-Silva; Mayara Torquato Lima da Silva; Eugênia de Castro-Silva; Lourdes Maria Pinheiro Borzacov; Juan Miguel Villalobos-Salcedo; Deusilene Vieira; Livia Melo Villar (Archives of Virology, 2026)
HDV has a high genetic diversity among isolates and a high capacity to accumulate mutations over time. The mechanisms involved in the clinical progression of HDV are not fully elucidated. Few studies relate mutations to clinical implications, which makes this variable extremely relevant for research into HDV-3, a genotype associated with worse clinical progression. The aim of this study was to analyze mutations in complete genome sequences of HDV-3 isolated in the Brazilian Western Amazon. During 2010 to 2023, 35 hepatitis Delta patients with mild or advanced fibrosis gave serum samples that were submitted to conventional PCR and sequencing. Synonymous and non-synonymous mutations were analyzed along the delta antigen sequence based on the reference strain NC_076103.1. N-terminal and C-terminal regions of Large HDAg, molecular modeling and docking analyses were performed. 114 non-synonymous substitutions were identified in 76 positions along the HDAg-L. To synonymous mutations, 46 substitutions were found in 44 nucleotide sites. S/L8P/Q/M was the most frequent mutation among the advanced fibrosis group. The D46E and A70T mutation was more observed among patients with increased AST. These associations showed statistically significant p-values. Mutations in the N-terminal region of Large HDAg led to minor conformational changes. The C-terminal region indicates moderate structural differences caused by the mutations. The binding conformation of Large HDAg with Mutant2C exhibiting the most stable interaction, as suggested by its docking score. This study shows some evidence of the influence of HDAg mutations in relation to clinical significance, providing insights for further, longitudinal research.

Genomic analysis of Salehabad virus obtained from the field after a 64-year silence - Daisuke Kobayashi; Kardelen Yetismis; Suha Kenan Arserim; Metin Pekagirbas; Kentaro Itokawa; Haruhiko Isawa; Seray Toz; Yusuf Ozbel; Chizu Sanjoba; Shinji Kasai (Archives of Virology, 2026)
This study reports the first re-isolation of a wild-type Salehabad virus (SALV) since 1959, from a pool of male sand flies collected in Türkiye in August 2023. The isolate and the 1959 prototype strain shared 86–92% nucleotide identity across the four coding sequences but 95–99% amino acid identity; for the L protein, 12% nucleotide divergence corresponded to 1% amino acid divergence. Because male sand flies do not blood-feed, this isolation indicates transmission between sand flies by a route other than blood-feeding. These findings highlight the cryptic circulation of SALV and underscore the importance of monitoring historically overlooked phleboviruses.

Identification and complete genome sequence of a novel secovirus infecting Broussonetia kaempferi in China - Jinhong Yang; Jun Ling; Wei Jiang; Weiqing Kong (Archives of Virology, 2026)

Molecular characterization of passion fruit yellow spot virus, a novel potyvirus infecting passion fruit in La Réunion - Jean-Michel Lett; Murielle Hoareau; Evelyne Parvedy; Clarisse Clain; Janice Minatchy; Estelle Roux; Michel Grisoni; Pierre-Yves Teycheney; Pierre Lefeuvre (Archives of Virology, 2026)

HBV PreS/S gene mutations in patients with chronic hepatitis B - Bülent Çakal; Bilger Çavuş; Alp Atasoy; Mesut Bulakçı; Mine Güllüoğlu; Filiz Akyüz (Archives of Virology, 2026)

Effective inactivated lumpy skin disease vaccine for cattle using a field viral strain and Montanide 206 - Yondonjamts Enkhmandakh; Myagmarsuren Odonchimeg; Ariunbold Munkhtsetseg; Enkhbaatar Batmagnai; Davaanyam Nyamtseren; Ochirvaani Bumantsetseg; Gundegmaa Uudamsaikhan; Bumduuren Tuvshintulga; Ayushjav Narantuya; Byamba Boldbaatar; Bayan Dulamsuren; Yoshihiro Sakoda; et al. (Archives of Virology, 2026)

Correction: Detection of canine circovirus (CanineCV) co-infection in canine parvovirus 2 (CPV-2) cases among domestic dogs in Vietnam, 2023–2024 - Hoang Minh; Brian Harvey Avanceña Villanueva; Kuo-Pin Chuang (Archives of Virology, 2026)

Molecular and biological characterisation of Magnaporthe oryzae botourmiavirus 15 - Yuxin Wu; Weilan Wu; Cong Li; Xinyi Li; Hui shuang Yi; Yue lin Li; Pan Gong; Songbai Zhang; Shouguo Fang; Qingchao Deng (Archives of Virology, 2026)

Reassessment of PRRSV-2 ORF5 sequence diversity in Japan identifies a previously unrecognized candidate lineage-level clade - Osamu Taira; Ryosuke Takai; Yoriko Yonezawa; Nobuyuki Tsutsumi; Katsuaki Sugiura (Archives of Virology, 2026)

Genetic variability of blainvillea yellow spot virus (Begomovirus blainvilleae) reveals recombinant variants and a distinct nonanucleotide motif - Marcelo H. O. Gonçalves; Ayane F. F. Quadros; Mayra M. M. Ferro; Anelise F. Orílio; João Paulo H. Silva; Julia B. Lage; Sarah J. C. Silva; F. Murilo Zerbini (Archives of Virology, 2026)
Viruses from wild plants may emerge as new economically important agricultural pathogens through spillover events. Blainvillea yellow spot virus ( Begomovirus blainvilleae , BlYSV) is a bipartite geminivirus which is ubiquitous in the non-cultivated plant Blainvillea rhomboidea . To better understand the ecological and evolutionary aspects of this virus, we sampled B. rhomboidea in three Brazilian states between 2020 and 2023. Following rolling-circle amplification, cloning and Sanger sequencing, a dataset was assembled with 23 complete DNA-A sequences plus an additional set of 30 BlYSV sequences retrieved from GenBank. Four variants (named A to D) were identified based on sequence comparisons, one of which (variant A) was classified as a different strain. A recombination event in variant B isolates, followed by positive selection in their AC4 gene, may have increased the fitness of these isolates, which replaced variant C isolates in Viçosa and Coimbra between 2014 and 2022. Four sequences in variant A exhibited a nucleotide substitution (A2667G) within the geminivirus conserved nonanucleotide motif (from TAATATTAC to TAATGTTAC). Our results confirm the high genetic variability of this virus which was hinted at in previous studies. Future studies will be directed at understanding the impact of the observed mutations in viral fitness, and whether this could facilitate spillover of BlYSV to other hosts, including cultivated plants.

Type-specific sensitivity versus detection breadth in HPV diagnostics: improved analytical detection of HPV16/18 by nested PCR - Yago Tomaz Vieira da Silva; Larissa Alves Honorato Ferreira; Samara Fontes de Lima Gomes; Beatriz Helena Dantas Rodrigues De Albuquerque; Maryana Thalyta Ferreira Câmara De Oliveira; Alice Dantas Leite; José Veríssimo Fernandes; Ricardo Ney Oliveira Cobucci; Daniel Carlos Ferreira Lanza (Archives of Virology, 2026)
Accurate detection of high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) is central to cervical cancer screening. Current diagnostic strategies increasingly prioritize broad-spectrum assays to maximize genotype coverage. However, theoretical genotype breadth does not necessarily translate into effective sample-level detection when clinically dominant targets are present at low copy number. Here, we evaluated this analytical trade-off using conventional PCR as a controlled experimental framework. Type-specific nested PCR assays targeting HPV16 and HPV18 were developed and applied to 41 cervical samples. Nested PCR showed markedly higher relative analytical sensitivity than single-round amplification and produced a greater proportion of specific and interpretable detections than the broad-spectrum consensus systems tested here (MY09/11 and GP5/6). HPV16 and/or HPV18 DNA was detected by nested PCR in 22/41 samples, whereas MY09/11 and GP5/6 detected 11/41 and 2/41 samples, respectively, under the tested conditions. These findings indicate that broad genotype coverage and effective detection of positive samples are distinct analytical properties. In settings where prevalent HPV targets occur at low abundance, a highly sensitive genotype-focused assay may reveal more target-positive samples than a broader but less sensitive consensus approach. The results are not intended to replace clinically validated broad-spectrum screening assays, but they support explicit preservation of per-target analytical sensitivity in reflex testing and future multi-target HPV assay design.

First molecular detection of porcine parvovirus 5 in slaughtered pigs from Southern Vietnam - Trung Tran Nguyen; Dieu Thuy Thi Nguyen; Dung Quoc Tran; Diem Thanh Nguyen; Khanh Linh Hoang Nguyen (Archives of Virology, 2026)

Dose-and regimen-dependent therapeutic efficacy of the lytic Klebsiella phage TRK61 in a Galleria mellonella infection model - Inci Durukan; Mine Egin; Ülkü Z. Ureyen-Esertas; Leman Binokay; Bayram Toraman; Sengul A. Karaoglu; Ali O. Kiliç (Archives of Virology, 2026)

Human parvovirus B19 small 11-kDa protein competitively disrupts Grb2–SOS interaction by to the N-Terminal SH3 domain of Grb2 - Sakika Kimura; Keiya Uriu; Masashi Arakawa; Hirotaka Ebina; Eiji Morita (Archives of Virology, 2026)

Sequence analysis of a viral strain isolated for the first time in the UK, clarifies the identity of a novel species of fabavirus - Naomi Beddoe; Sam McGreig; Adrian Fox; Ian P. Adams; Alec Forsyth (Archives of Virology, 2026)
For the first time sequence data of a fabavirus was identified in dahlia from the UK, which was similar to virus sequence reported from dahlia in China. Initial sequences were determined by high-throughput sequencing (HTS) using the Illumina MiSeq platform, and were verified by Sanger sequencing and 5’ and 3’ rapid amplification of cDNA ends (RACE) polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The genome comprised two RNAs that were 5,851 nucleotide (nt) and 3,468 nt long, excluding the 3’-end poly-A tails, each RNA coded for a single polyprotein. The amino acid (aa) sequence identity percentages shared with recognised Fabavirus members over the protease-polymerase (Pro-Pol), Large Coat Protein (LCP) and combined Coat protein (CP) regions were in range with current demarcation thresholds for a distinct Secoviridae species. These sequence data analyses indicate that the fabavirus sequences identified in dahlia in both China and the UK represent a novel species in the family Secoviridae , genus Fabavirus . The name dahlia fabavirus (DFV) is proposed for this putative novel species tentatively named “ Fabavirus dahliae ”.

A penta-segmented chrysovirus from Penicillium rubens expands the genomic diversity of alphachrysoviruses - Sidra Hassan; Zhao Yangie; Syun-ichi Urayama; Hiromitsu Moriyama; Robert H. A. Coutts; Ioly Kotta-Loizou; Atif Jamal (Archives of Virology, 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)

Isospora atticorae n. sp. (Apicomplexa: Eimeriidae) from the white-thighed swallow Atticora tibialis (Cassin, 1853) (Passeriformes: Passeri: Hirundinidae) in Brazil - Leandro Dorna-Santos; Carlos Nei Ortúzar-Ferreira; Mariana de Souza Oliveira; Alan Fecchio; Viviane Moreira de Lima; Bruno Pereira Berto (Acta Parasitologica, 2026)
Background The diversity of coccidians in Neotropical wild avifauna remains significantly underestimated, particularly within the family Hirundinidae. While cosmopolitan and widely distributed hosts like Hirundo rustica Linnaeus, 1758 dominate the literature with three described Isospora spp., ecological traits of other swallows may drive different parasitic dynamics. This study provides the first integrative characterization of a coccidian parasite from Atticora tibialis (Cassin, 1853), a resident swallow strictly associated with complex and preserved Neotropical forest biomes. Methods Fecal samples were collected from three White-Thighed Swallows, A. tibialis , captured using mist nets in the Itatiaia National Park, Southeastern Brazil, during field expeditions in 2023 and 2024. Oocysts were processed through standard flotation and morphological analyses. Molecular characterization was performed by extracting genomic DNA from isolated oocysts and sequencing of a locus of the mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit 1 (cox1) gene. Phylogenetic trees were reconstructed using Bayesian Inference and Maximum Likelihood. Results One bird was positive for coccidia (33.3% prevalence), and a new species is formally proposed herein: Isospora atticorae Dorna-Santos et Berto n. sp. The sporulated oocysts are pyriform, measuring on average 24 × 21 μm. A unique, distinguishing feature among congeners parasitizing the same host family is the presence of a distinct micropyle. A single, robust polar granule is present, and an oocyst residuum is absent. Sporocysts are ellipsoidal to lemon-shaped, with a mean size of 16 × 10 μm. Stieda and sub-Stieda bodies are present. A sporocyst residuum occurs among the vermiform sporozoites, which exhibit refractile bodies and a barely discernible nucleus. The obtained cox1 gene sequences were identical and shared 97–99% similarity with Isospora spp. from oscine birds (Passeri). In the phylogenetic tree, I. atticorae n. sp. clustered within a well-supported monophyletic clade of oscine-associated Isospora spp., closely grouped with Isospora spp. from Serinus canaria (Linnaeus, 1758) and Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766. Conclusions The characterization of I. atticorae n. sp. highlights how the restricted distribution and forest dependence of A. tibialis favor localized parasite diversification and narrow host specificity within Neotropical biomes, contrasting with the dynamics of widely distributed migratory swallows. Globally, I. atticorae n. sp. is established as the first representative from the family Hirundinidae to be characterized from an integrative perspective through the sequencing of a mitochondrial locus, as well as the fifth nominally described species in this avian family, and the first in the Neotropical region.

Decoding Leukocyte Dynamics: Functional Biomarkers and Precision Diagnostics in Parasitic Infections - Jingrong Li; Hamed Soleimani Samarkhazan (Acta Parasitologica, 2026)

In Vivo Acaricidal Effect of Linoleic Acid and Olive Oil Against Psoroptes cuniculi Mites in Experimentally Infested Rabbits - Montañez-Palma Lilia Francisca; Hallal-Calleros Claudia; Aguilar-Marcelino Liliana; Castañeda-Ramírez Gloria Sarahí; Flores-Pérez Fernando Iván (Acta Parasitologica, 2026)

Genetic Profiling of Leishmania Species Causing Human Visceral Leishmaniasis in Algeria - Houria Zait; Tahar Kernif; Fayez Ahmed Khardine; Asmaa Sekkai; Amina Boutellis; Aïssam Hachid; Boussaad Hamrioui; Sihem Benaissa; Naouel Eddaikra (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)

Methodological Challenges of Detecting Haemoproteus (Haemosporida, Haemoproteidae) Co-infections in Wild Avian Hosts - Alžbeta Šujanová; Josef Harl; Mélanie Duc; Tanja Himmel; Gediminas Valkiūnas (Acta Parasitologica, 2026)

Changes in Paraoxonase-1 and Sialic Acid Levels due to Inflammatory and Oxidative Stress Response in Sheep Naturally Infected with Anaplasma spp. - Lale Başer; Nilgün Aydin (Acta Parasitologica, 2026)

Characterization and Evaluation of Justicia adhatoda L. and Its Green Synthesized Nanoparticles for Its Efficacy in Culex quinquefasciatus - Vikas Chandra Roy; Prince Leeban Johnwilmet; Rajalakshmi Anbalagan; Jayalakshmi Krishnan; Jefrillah Jebaseelan; Anand Setty Balakrishnan (Acta Parasitologica, 2026)

Beyond Coverage: A Systematic Review and Thematic Analysis of Delivery, Compliance, Equity and Impact in Mass Deworming for Soil-Transmitted Helminths - Harley M. Rodriguez; Angelica Marie B. Rostata; Jan Joseph Rainer Christorey Maria Salgado; Timothy Liam D. Rivera; Jose Ma. M. Angeles (Acta Parasitologica, 2026)

The Identification of Digramma interrupta (Diphyllobothriidae: Ligula) in a Captive Red-Crowned Crane and a Crucian Carp Reveals a New Case for Co-Occurrence - Maolin Lu; Yuling Yang; Mengchao Zhou; Yaxian Lu; Honyan Yu; Ruisi Zhang; Tianlu Liu; Mengru Zhao; Lei Han; Zhijun Hou (Acta Parasitologica, 2026)

Ref: Submission ID 0e636778-60d8-4db7-8504-1b5c099437d9 Preliminary In Vitro Evaluation of Dodecyl Trimethylammonium Bromide (DDTAB) as a Selective Inhibitor of Theileria annulata-Infected Lymphocyte Proliferation - Ekta Jangra; Mamta Tirdia; Pankaj Rohilla; Rajender Kumar; Aakash Deep; Nitin Bansal; Sanjay Kumar (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)

Phenotypic Resistance to Public Health Insecticides in Field Populations of the Bed Bug, Cimex lectularius L. (Hemiptera: Cimicidae), from Kwara State, Nigeria - Olukayode James Adelaja; Rhoda Ibukunoluwa Yusuf; Ayobami Dorcas Olaleye; Faith Zaphaniah; Adeolu Taiwo Ande (Acta Parasitologica, 2026)

Role of Microbiome and Bacterial Biofilms in the Pathogenesis of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis - Derya Topuz Ata; Anıl Ata (Acta Parasitologica, 2026)