Top 10 Interdisciplinary Research Papers (2025)

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Top 10 Interdisciplinary Research Papers (2025)

The ten highest-scoring interdisciplinary research papers for 2025, authored or co-authored by RAKMHSU researchers. Each entry lists the journal or source, the contributing disciplines, the full author list with RAKMHSU researchers highlighted, and the DOI publication link. Click any title to expand the full details.

How Advanced are Self-Assembled Nanomaterials for Targeted Drug Delivery? A Comprehensive Review of the Literature

Journal / Source	International Journal of Nanomedicine
Disciplines	Engineering Physical Sciences Medical & Health Life Sciences
All Authors	Nsairat, H. \| Lafi, Z. \| Al-Najjar, B.O. \| Al-Samydai, A. \| Saqallah, F.G. \| El-Tanani, M. \| Oriquat, G.A. \| Ibrahim, A.A. \| Dellinger, A.L. \| Alshaer, W.
RAKMHSU Researcher(s)	El-Tanani, M.
Publication Link	https://doi.org/10.2147/IJN.S490444

Navigating Intellectual Property Rights in the Age of AI and the Metaverse

Journal / Source	Springer Book Chapter
Disciplines	Physical Sciences Engineering Business & Economics Social Sciences Computer Science
All Authors	AlJadaan, O. \| Ibrahim, O. \| Al Ani, N.N. \| Jabas, A. \| Alfaress, M.
RAKMHSU Researcher(s)	AlJadaan, O. (First & Corresponding Author) \| Ibrahim, O. \| Al Ani, N.N.
Publication Link	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-84636-6_18

Global, regional and national burden of dietary iron deficiency from 1990 to 2021: a Global Burden of Disease study

Journal / Source	Nature Medicine
Disciplines	Life Sciences Medical & Health
All Authors	Lee, S. \| Son, Y. \| Hwang, J. \| Kim, M.S. \| McLaughlin, S.A. \| and 759 co-authors (GBD 2021 Dietary Iron Deficiency Collaborators)
RAKMHSU Researcher(s)	Suresh Kumar Srinivasamurthy
Publication Link	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-025-03624-8

New Insights in Natural Bioactive Compounds for Periodontal Disease: Advanced Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Potential

Journal / Source	Molecules (MDPI)
Disciplines	Physical Sciences Life Sciences Medical & Health
All Authors	Hashim, N.T. \| Babiker, R. \| Chaitanya, N.C.S.K. \| Mohammed, R. \| Priya, S.P. \| Padmanabhan, V. \| Ahmed, A. \| Dasnadi, S.P. \| Islam, M.S. \| Gismalla, B.G. \| Rahman, M.M.
RAKMHSU Researcher(s)	Hashim, N.T. (First & Corresponding Author) \| Babiker, R. \| Chaitanya, N.C.S.K. \| Mohammed, R. \| Priya, S.P. \| Padmanabhan, V. \| Ahmed, A. \| Dasnadi, S.P. \| Islam, M.S. \| Rahman, M.M.
Publication Link	https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules30040807

Phytochemicals in Cancer Therapy: A Structured Review of Mechanisms, Challenges, and Progress in Personalized Treatment

Journal / Source	Chemistry and Biodiversity (Wiley)
Disciplines	Engineering Life Sciences Physical Sciences
All Authors	Aljabali, A.A.A. \| Obeid, M.A. \| Bashatwah, R.M. \| Qnais, E. \| Gammoh, O. \| Alqudah, A. \| Mishra, V. \| Mishra, Y. \| Khan, M.A. \| Parvez, S. \| El-Tanani, M. \| Hatahet, T.
RAKMHSU Researcher(s)	El-Tanani, M.
Publication Link	https://doi.org/10.1002/cbdv.202402479

The emergence of oropouche fever: A potential new threat?

Journal / Source	New Microbes and New Infections (Elsevier)
Disciplines	Life Sciences Medical & Health
All Authors	Srivastava, S. \| Sah, R. \| Babu, M.R. \| Sharma, D. \| Kumar, S. \| Sridhar, S.B. \| Wadhwa, T. \| Shareef, J. \| and 15 co-authors
RAKMHSU Researcher(s)	Sridhar, S.B. \| Wadhwa, T. \| Shareef, J.
Publication Link	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nmni.2025.101596

Role and therapeutic implication of hedgehog signalling pathway in cancer

Journal / Source	Springer Book Chapter
Disciplines	Life Sciences Medical & Health
All Authors	Kumar, N. \| Hussain, M.S. \| Mir, P.A. \| Wali, A.F. \| Khan, S.U. \| Mohi-ud-din, R. \| Rangraze, I. \| Rashid, S.M. \| Mir, R.H.
RAKMHSU Researcher(s)	Wali, A.F. \| Rangraze, I.
Publication Link	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-2763-9_4

Colon cancer treatment using immunotherapy: Advantages and disadvantages

Journal / Source	CRC Press Book Chapter
Disciplines	Life Sciences Medical & Health
All Authors	Rabbani, S.A. \| El-Tanani, M. \| El-Tanani, Y. \| Aljabali, A.A. \| Khan, M.A. \| Sharma, S.
RAKMHSU Researcher(s)	Rabbani, Syed Arman (First & Corresponding Author) \| El-Tanani, M.
Publication Link	https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003503842-8

Impact of “Enhanced Recovery After Surgery” (ERAS) protocols vs. traditional perioperative care on patient outcomes after colorectal surgery: a systematic review

Journal / Source	Patient Safety in Surgery (BioMed Central)
Disciplines	Life Sciences Medical & Health
All Authors	Kannan, V. \| Ullah, N. \| Geddada, S. \| Ibrahiam, A. \| Munaf Shakir Al-Qassab, Z. \| Ahmed, O. \| Malasevskaia, I.
RAKMHSU Researcher(s)	Ahmed, O.
Publication Link	https://doi.org/10.1186/s13037-024-00425-9

The Global Burden of Periodontal Disease: A Narrative Review on Unveiling Socioeconomic and Health Challenges

Journal / Source	Int. Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
Disciplines	Medical & Health Physical Sciences
All Authors	Hashim, N.T. \| Babiker, R. \| Padmanabhan, V. \| Ahmed, A.T. \| Chaitanya, N.C.S.K. \| Mohammed, R. \| Priya, S.P. \| Ahmed, A. \| El Bahra, S. \| Islam, M.S. \| Gismalla, B.G. \| Rahman, M.M.
RAKMHSU Researcher(s)	Hashim, N.T. (First & Corresponding Author) \| Babiker, R. \| Padmanabhan, V. \| Chaitanya, N.C.S.K. \| Mohammed, R. \| Priya, S.P. \| El Bahra, S. \| Islam, M.S. \| Rahman, M.M.
Publication Link	https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph22040624