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Microbial corrosion inhibition of mild steel by Bacillus thuringiensis Open

Ejeagba Okorie Imo, Justina Orji, C. E. Ihejirika, Chima Ngumah, N. A. Nwogu , et al. · 2024

The mechanism of microbial corrosion inhibition cannot be linked to a single biochemical reaction or particular species or group of microbes. Some microorganisms are able to both cause and inhibition corrosion. Studies on the effect of Bac…

Assumptions on Health Risks in Consuming Vermonia amygdalina and Fruits (Musa sp.) in Koko, Nigeria Open

Amaka Michael, Peter Ndu Okeke, C. E. Ihejirika, CC Ejiogu · 2023

The unified potential of plants to absorb nutrients from soil, air, and water, including their natural surrounding habitat, makes them efficient in translocating nutrients and absorbing pollutants to the leaves, fruits, and other edible pa…

Health Implications of Bioaccumulation of PAHs in Fluted Pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis) and Waterleaf (Talinum fruticosum) along the Imo River Watershed, Imo State, Nigeria Open

Jessica N. Anyahara, Chris O. Nwoko, Roseline Feechi Njoku-Tony, C. E. Ihejirika · 2023

The health implication of PAHs has been of great concern due to its contamination of the food chain. This study was carried out to identify the health challenges associated with the bioaccumulation of PAHs in Fluted Pumpkin (Telfairia occi…

Effects of Desulfotomaculum sp on corrosion behaviour of mild steel and aluminium in sea water Open

Ejeagba Okorie Imo, C. E. Ihejirika, Adaugo Ndukaku, Peter Misoni · 2023

The microbiologically influenced corrosion of mild steel and aluminum in sea water (SW) caused by a sulfate reducing bacterium (SRB), Desulfotomaculum sp was investigated. The corrosion rates were evaluated at intervals of ten days for a p…

Prevalence and Management Strategies of Perceived Intestinal Parasitic Infections by Households in Imo State Nigeria Open

Onyenonachi Charity Ihejirika, Obioma C. Nwaorgu, Chinwe Jane Nguma, Queen Ogechi Kenechukwu-Dozie, E.O. Anyanwu , et al. · 2023

Background: Intestinal parasitic infections (intestinal worms) are major public health problems, especially in developing countries. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence and management strategy of intestinal parasitic infec…

Distribution of Lead and Cadmium in Soils on Koko Seaport, Delta State, Nigeria Open

A. Michael, P. N. Okeke, C. E. Ihejirika, CC Ejiogu · 2023

Soil contamination by Lead and Cadmium is a prevalent ecological problem that requires attention because these two metals are toxic and could accumulate and translocate in soil over time, which poses a risk of entering the food chain and a…

Physico-chemical and Microbiological Qualities of Abattoir Wastewater in Egbu, Imo State, Nigeria Open

E. C. Chinakwe, N. U. Nwogwugwu, C. E. Ihejirika, J. C. Ngumah, E. E. Mike-Anosike , et al. · 2022

Abbattoir waste water is of a complex composition. When discharged without being treated, poses a threat to human health and the environment. This is the practice common in Nigeria, and is worrisome. Objective: The aim of this study was t…

Washing and Extraction of Metals from Two Industrially Contaminated Soils: A Prognostication for Techno-economic Clean up Open

Chijioke Ndukwe Uyo, Leonard Udochi Mgbeahuruike, Sanja Potgieter‐Vermaak, Lizelle van Dyk, J.H. Potgieter , et al. · 2021

The extraction and recovery of metals from contaminated soil has become inevitable considering the increasing premium placed on environmental and human health protection as well as predicted shortfalls in primary metal production. In this …

Microbial Assessment and Health Risks of Consumption of Uncooked Smoked Horse Mackerel Fish (Trachurus trachurus) Sold in Open Markets in Owerri Metropolis, South Eastern Nigeria Open

N. U. Nwogwugwu, E. C. Chinakwe, C. E. Ihejirika, E. C. Ezenweani, Chima Ngumah , et al. · 2021

Aim: To assess the microbiological quality of uncooked smoked horse mackerel fish (Trachurus trachurus) sold in Owerri and ascertain the presence and prevalence of microorganisms of public health importance. Study Design: Random sampling …

Heavy metal contamination of cassava (Manihot esculentum) grown on quarry soils in Umunneochi Abia state and its health implications Open

C. E. Ihejirika, Evans Chibuzo Ndubuisi, John Didacus Njoku, Enos Ihediohamma Emereibeole, Tochi Ezechi Ebe , et al. · 2021

Contamination of agricultural soils by quarry activities is posing serious challenges food security in greater parts of the Sub-Saharan Africa. This study determined the heavy metals in soils and cassava (Manihot esculentum) tubers obtaine…

Response surface methodology and optimization of the processes for bioethanol production from Calabash (Crescentia cujete) Using Cronobacter malonaticus Open

N. U. Nwogwugwu, Gideon O. Abu, Onyewuchi Akaranta, Ettienne C. Chinakwe, Ikenna Ndubuisi Nwachukwu , et al. · 2021

Aim: Response surface methodology (RSM) model was applied to optimize ethanol production from Calabash (Crescentia cujete) pulp juice using Cronobacter malonaticus. Study Design: The Cala…

Response surface methodology and optimization of the processes for bioethanol production from Calabash (Crescentia cujete) Using Cronobacter malonaticus Open

N. U. Nwogwugwu, Gideon O. Abu, Onyewuchi Akaranta, Ettienne C. Chinakwe, Ikenna Ndubuisi Nwachukwu , et al. · 2021

Aim: Response surface methodology (RSM) model was applied to optimize ethanol production from Calabash (Crescentia cujete) pulp juice using Cronobacter malonaticus. Study Design: The Calabash pulp was squeezed with muslin cloth, and vacuum…

Microbial load and biodegradation of palm oil mill effluent (POME) by microorganisms at different stages of discharge Open

Ejeagba Okorie Imo, C. E. Ihejirika · 2020

The raw palm oil mill (POME) effluent has an extremely high content of degradable organic matters as a result of unrecovered palm oil during production of palm oil. The aim of this study is to evaluate the microbial load and biodegradation…

Comparative Assessment of Air Quality in Igwuruta and Aluu, Rivers State, Nigeria Open

S. M. O. Akhionbare, O.G. Okweri-Eric, C. E. Ihejirika · 2020

This study investigated the air quality of Aluu and Igwuruta communities both in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, using carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), Sulphur dioxide (SO2), suspended particulate matter (SPM…

ASSESSMENT OF NOISE EXPOSURE LEVEL OF SAWMILL WORKERS AT OGBOSISI AND MBIERI TIMBER AND ALLIED INDUSTRIAL MARKET IN OWERRI, IMO STATE Open

Ebe T. E., Njoku Tony R. F., E. I. Emereibeole, C. E. Ihejirika, Udensi J.U. , et al. · 2019

14Nov 2019 ASSESSMENT OF NOISE EXPOSURE LEVEL OF SAWMILL WORKERS AT OGBOSISI AND MBIERI TIMBER AND ALLIED INDUSTRIAL MARKET IN OWERRI, IMO STATE Ebe T. E. , Njoku - Tony R. F. , Emereibeole E. I. , Ihejirika C. E. , Udensi J.U. , Ugwuegbu …

Changes in Microbial Population Numbers during Composting of Some Organic Wastes in Greenhouse Open

E. C. Chinakwe, U. N. Nwogwugwu, V.I. Ibekwe, Ikenna N. Nwachukwu, C. E. Ihejirika , et al. · 2019

Aim: This study identified and enumerated microorganisms associated with the composting of some organic wastes using the plate count method Study Design: The wastes were allowed to decompose for 70 days in greenhouse using the modified wi…

Effect of Temperature Changes on the Bacterial and Fungal Succession Patterns during Composting of Some Organic Wastes in Greenhouse Open

E. C. Chinakwe, V.I. Ibekwe, M.C. Ofoh, N. U. Nwogwugwu, Samuel A. Adeleye , et al. · 2019

Aim: Organic wastes were composted and the effect of temperature changes on the bacterial and fungal succession patterns studied. Study Design: The wastes which included cow dung (CD), pig waste (PW), poultry litter (PL) and source-separa…

Effect of Anthropogenic Activities on Surface and Ground Water in Ogwuama Community of Ahiazu, IMO State, Nigeria Open

Tochukwu Ezechi Ebe, Roseline Feechi Njoku-Tony, C. E. Ihejirika, Enos Ihediohamma Emereibeole, I. Nicholas Chima Ndukwu , et al. · 2018

Human activities have become a major source of environmental pollution especially on the issue of water pollution which includes surface and ground water. This research was aimed at studying the effect of human activities such as indiscrim…

Larvicidal effect of Cymbopogon citratus root and leaf on the first instar larval stage of Anopheles gambiae, Culex quinquefasciatus and Aedes eagypti Open

Tochukwu Ezechi Ebe, I. C. Mgbemena, Roseline Feechi Njoku-Tony, C. E. Ihejirika, E. E. Onuoha · 2015

Larvicidal effect of lemongrass root and leaf was carried out with three different species of mosquito (Anopheles gambiae, Culex quinquefasciatus and Aedes eagypti) at the first instar stage of development. Soxhlet appara…

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