B. U. Ononye, Dike, S.C., Uzonna-Ononye, C.B., Okeke, C.J., Azaka, E.I., Okeke, T.E., Chidi, C.A., Akwuaka, P.C., Mbelede, K.C., Offor, V.O., Okpani S.I., Ekwuonu, E.N. & Omoriyekemwen, I.R.·Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology·2025
Beeswax serves as a valuable raw ingredient in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, medicinal formulations, and modern beekeeping practices. It serves as a veritable tool for assessing environmental contaminants owing to its fat-based chemical composition. This study assessed beeswax as...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i8776
B. U. Ononye, C. E. Akunne, E. O. Ogbuefi, T. E. Okeke, K. P. Okafor, E. I. Azaka, G. E. Obiyo, C. O. Aniefuna, P. C. Akwuaka & C. A. Chidi·Journal of Applied Life Sciences International·2023
Hive cover designs majorly affects the microclimate and colony establishment of African honeybee colonies in Nigeria. It became pertinent therefore to assess the effect of modified hive cover designs on the internal microclimate and colony establishment of West African honeybee (...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2023/v26i5614
B. U. Ononye, C. T. Udeagulu, C. E. Akunne, K. C. Onyewuchi, K. C. Mbelede, C. A. Chidi, O. C. Ekwebene, F. C. Akubukor, K. P. Okafor, I. Offorbuike, S. E. Ayaegbunam & I. E. Obiefule·Asian Journal of Research in Zoology·2023
This study investigated the effect of the golden liquid from honeybees (natural honey) and refined granulated sugar on the blood glucose and serum iron levels of Wistar albino rats. The experimental animals used in this study were grouped into five treatments based on the dose of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2023/v6i1104
B. U. Ononye, C. E. Akunne, I. C. Edeh, T. E. Okeke, E. E. Ekejiuba, C. A. Chidi, K. P. Okafor, V. O. Offor, E. I. Azaka & C. F. Chude·Asian Journal of Research in Zoology·2023
Poor colonization of hives by African honeybees is one of the constraints facing the beekeeping sector. This study aimed to determine the influence of some hive cover modifications on the colonization of African honeybees in Awka. The hive covers of top bar hives were modified by...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2023/v6i1103
B. U. Ononye, C. R. Kalu, T. E. Okeke, C. E. Akunne, K. C. Onyewuchi, K. P. Okafor, C. A. Chidi, K. M. Ugonkwo, O. C. Ekwebene, C. A. Okoli, A. U. Akpan, V. O. Offor & D. E. Oboho·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2022
The purpose of this research was to find out the growth performance of albino rats orally administered with honey from Apis mellifera adansonii and refined granulated sugar at varying quantities. Twenty-five (25) healthy albino rats used in the study were grouped into five treatm...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2022/v37i330496
Diabetes is a heterogeneous complex metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood glucose concentration, and glycosuria resulting from insulin deficiency. This project was embarked upon to investigate the effects of Aloe barbadensis and Cymbopogon citratus on blood glucose l...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2023/v21i3441
I. C. Edeh, C. S. Olisa, B. U. Ononye, C. C. Ikechukwu, C. G. Nwankwo & I. Okoli·Asian Journal of Biology·2022
Aims: This work aimed to evaluate the nutritional benefits of honey and garlic (Allium sativum) in five different dietary inclusions on the blood and plasma-antioxidant profile of Clarias gariepinus. Methodology: Five treatments; control T1 (0%), T2 (0.5% honey), T3 (1% honey), T...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2022/v16i3305
Leachate is a discharge interface from leaching, as of dissolvable organic constituents from pollutants and landfill by sloping downward exude dregs water. They are formed when precipitation enters wastes in dumpsites. This study isolated the parasitic and fungal organisms associ...
This study was undertaken to evaluate the microbial contamination of some locally prepared snacks sold by street vendors in Lagos mainland, Lagos State, Nigeria. A total of (20) twenty snack samples- Meat-pie, Sausage roll, Egg roll, Puff puff and Doughnut were aseptically purcha...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2021/v4i230113
The survey of ectoparasites and haemoparasites of bats was carried out with 41 samples from Ogbunike Caves in Anambra State, Nigeria. The removal of Ectoparasites from the body of bats was carried out by brushing of the fur from the different region into a clean white calico mate...