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B. E. Asikong

Publications (9)

Microorganisms Associated with Biogas Production Using Vegetable (Telfairia occidentalis) Wastes, Banana Peel and Pig Dung as Substrates

B. E. Asikong, S. O. Idire & D. R. Tiku · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

The research study was aimed at investigating microorganisms associated with biogas production using vegetable (Telfairia occidentalis) wastes, banana peel, and pig-dung as substrates. Marian market, Watt market and University of Calabar pig farm were randomly sampled within Cala...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/28294

Microbial Analysis and Biogas Yield of Water Hyacinth, Cow Dung and Poultry Dropping Fed Anaerobic Digesters

B. E. Asikong, O. U. Udensi, J. Epoke, E. M. Eja & E. E. Antai · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2013

Aim: Biogas research and subsequent production is fundamental to mitigating the possible depletion of crude oil and energy crisis, especially in Nigeria. This research paper was aimed at evaluating the biogas production capacity of water hyacinth, poultry droppings, cow dung and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2014/5662

Bacteriological Quality Assessment of Well and Stream Water Sources from Ikwerre, Emohua and Etche Local Government Areas of Rivers State

A. A. Okwelle, B. E. Asikong & J. A. Lennox · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2021

Background: Majority of the human population in semi-urban and urban areas in Nigeria are heavily reliant on well and stream water as the main source of water supply for drinking and domestic use due to the inadequate provision of potable pipe borne water. These groundwater sourc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i830340

A Study of Bacteriological and Physicochemical Characteristics in Soils of Auto-mechanic and none Auto-mechanic Workshop Soils from Selected Areas in Calabar Metropolis

D. R. Tiku, B. E. Asikong & S. O. Idire · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

The research study was aimed at investigating physicochemical and bacteriological characteristics of auto-mechanic and none auto-mechanic workshop soil samples. Auto-mechanic and non auto-mechanic workshop environments were randomly sampled within Calabar Metropolis. The study wa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/23596

Potentials of Banana Peel, Vegetable Waste (Telfairia occidentalis) and Pig Dung Substrates for Biogas Production

S. O. Idire, B. E. Asikong & D. R. Tiku · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2016

The research study was aimed at investigating the potentials of Banana Peel, vegetable waste (Telfairia occidentialis) and pig dung substrate for biogas production. Marian market, Watt Market and University of Calabar Pig farm were randomly sampled within Calabar Metropolis for c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2016/27454

Heavy Metal Tolerance Profile among Bacteria from Auto-mechanic Workshop and Pristine Soil

D. R. Tiku, B. E. Asikong & I. U. Bassey · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

The study was aimed at investigating the heavy metal tolerance profile among bacteria from auto-mechanic workshop and pristine soil samples. Auto-mechanic workshop and pristine soil environments were randomly sampled within Calabar Metropolis. The research was undertaken within a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/23597

Waste Oil Biodegradation Potential among Bacteria Isolates from Waste Oil and Pristine Soils

D. R. Tiku & B. E. Asikong · Biotechnology Journal International · 2016

The research study was aimed at investigating waste oil biodegradation potential among bacteria isolates from waste oil and pristine soil samples. Auto-mechanic workshop and pristine soil environments were randomly sampled within Calabar Metropolis. The study was completed within...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BBJ/2016/23598

Molecular Characterization and Antibiogram of Selected Pathogens Isolated from Streams and Wells Water Sources in Three Local Government Areas of Rivers State, Nigeria

A. A. Okwelle, J. A. Lennox & B. E. Asikong · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2022

Aims: Reliance on unhealthy water sources such as hand dug wells and streams have led to the occurrence of waterborne diseases such as amoebic dysentery, gastroenteritis, typhoid fever and cholera among several communities in Rivers State. This study tends to identify selected mu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2022/v32i91342

Environmental and Public Health Aspects of Solid Waste Management at the Lemna Dumpsite in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria

I. U. Bassey, A. A. Brooks, B. E. Asikong & I. E. Andy · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2015

This study is aimed at investigating the level of environmental pollution and the potential impacts of municipal solid wastes on public health. The health risk assessment was determined through a survey of the present facilities used for solid waste management in the metropolis....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2015/20023