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Chibuzo Valentine Nwokafor

Publications (10)

Genomic Evolution and Dynamics of Drug Resistance in Mycobacterium Tuberculosis across West Africa- A Review

Oluwabusola Oluwakorede Asenuga, James Ponman Sargwak, Emmanuel Chimeh Ezeako, Matthew Babalola, Faith Omosigho, Eberechukwu Osinachi Azubuike & Chibuzo Valentine Nwokafor · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2024

Background: The continuous evolution of drug-resistant Tuberculosis strains around the globe, particularly in West Africa, continues to be a major public health problem and poses serious threats to the actualization of the ”End Tuberculosis Strategy” projected by 2030. Hence, a c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i111504

A Review on Conversion of Agricultural Waste to Bioenergy: Processes and Environmental Impacts

Donatus Chigozie Egwuatu, Rachael Olakunmi Ogunye, Peter Chidendu Anene, Yusuf Alhassan, Ifeoma Roseline Nwafor, Joseph Ifeanyi Udoh, Oluwabusola Oluwakorede Asenuga & Chibuzo Valentine Nwokafor · Biotechnology Journal International · 2024

Agricultural waste is a substantial and underutilized resource with the potential to contribute enormously to sustainable bioenergy production. The conversion technologies for these wastes is a significant step in the bioenergy process, therefore analyzing their impacts on the en...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/bji/2024/v28i6746

Impact of Environmental Carcinogens on Africa: A Quick Review of Health Indices in Africa between 2010 and 2024

Faridah Mobolanle Banwo, Junior Josephson Chukwuma, Ewaoluwa Promise Owoyemi, Paul Agwaza Kernen, Kosisochukwu Doris Ogbonna, Eberechukwu Osinachi Azubuike, Jane-Frances Chinenye Ojobor, David Odanibeh & Chibuzo Valentine Nwokafor · Asian Journal of Biology · 2024

Cancer is a leading cause of death globally, with Africa experiencing a significant rise in cases over the past decade. This review explores the impact of environmental carcinogens on Africa's health indices from 2010 to 2024. Environmental carcinogens, comprising chemical, physi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2024/v20i11448

Plant-derived Bioactive Compounds and Their Mechanistic Roles in Combating Microbial Biofilms

Ifeoma Roseline Nwafor, Yusuf Alhassan, Joseph Ifeanyi Udoh, David Odanibeh, Jumoke Oyaniyi, Victory Kokolae Efoli-Bam, Eberechukwu Osinachi Azubuike, Jane-Frances Chinenye Ojobor & Chibuzo Valentine Nwokafor · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2024

Biofilms are a group of microorganisms that exist on living or non-living surfaces, embedded within extracellular matrices produced by microbial cells. They primarily cause antimicrobial resistance and treatment failure in clinical settings. Biofilms resist conventional antimicro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i91482

Fundamentals of Biomedical Instrumentation (BMI): Principles and Application

Chukwuma Junior Josephson, Banwo Faridah Mobolanle, David Chukwuma Odanibeh, Donatus Egwuatu, Peter Chidendu Anene, Jane-Frances Chinenye Ojobor, Eberechukwu Osinachi Azubuike, Chukwuma Great Udensi & Chibuzo Valentine Nwokafor · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2024

Biomedical instrumentation is a cornerstone of modern healthcare, combining engineering, medicine and research to enhance diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment. This paper review aims to educate and inspire new researchers and professionals in this interdisciplinary field. It expl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i91367

Challenges for Mathematical Modeling of Multidrug-resistant Tuberculosis in Sub-Saharan Africa

Ebube Henry Anozie, Oluwabusola Oluwakorede Asenuga, James Ponman Sargwak, Emmanuel Chimeh Ezeako, Ifeoma Roseline Nwafor, Yusuf Alhassan, Udoh Joseph Ifeanyi, Eberechukwu Osinachi Azubuike & Chibuzo Valentine Nwokafor · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2024

Background: In sub-Saharan Africa, where there are inadequate diagnostic and reporting facilities, limited data availability hinders the accurate estimation of key parameters in mathematical models of multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis. Furthermore, gaps in knowledge about multi-d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i9737

The Impact of Emerging Technologies on Pharmaceutical Process Design and Optimization in Africa: A Review

Rachael Olakunmi Ogunye, Donatus Egwuatu, Peter Chidendu Anene, Eberechukwu Osinachi Azubuike, Oluwabusola Oluwakorede Asenuga, James Ponman Sargwak, Jane-Frances Chinenye Ojobor, Favour Ogheneoruese Onoharigho & Chibuzo Valentine Nwokafor · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2024

Emerging technologies present a transformative potential for pharmaceutical process design and optimization, particularly within Africa’s evolving pharmaceutical industries. The purpose of this review is to explore the impact of emerging digital technologies, including Artificial...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2024/v36i97576

Exploring Guava and Neem Extracts as Therapeutic Options for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in Africa

Victory Kokolae Efoli-Bam, Jumoke Oyaniyi, David Odanibeh, Chukwuma Junior Josephson, Banwo Faridah Mobolanle, Chikwesiri Emmanuel Onyema, Jane-Frances Chinenye Ojobor, Chukwuma Great Udensi, Eberechukwu Osinachi Azubuike & Chibuzo Valentine Nwokafor · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2024

MRSA is a virulent strain of antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and a principal cause of disease prevalence and death rates. MRSA's resistance to traditional antibiotics makes it a rather crucial threat to public health. Plants with traditional medicinal uses, including A...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i9847

Nutritional Genomics: The Use of Personalized Diets for Managing Depression

Ewaoluwa Promise Owoyemi, Kernen Paul Agwaza, Ogbonna Kosisochukwu Doris, Donatus Chigozie Egwuatu, Rachael Olakunmi Ogunye, Peter Chidendu Anene, Eberechukwu Osinachi Azubuike, Jane-Frances Chinenye Ojobor, David Odanibeh, Oluwabusola Oluwakorede Asenuga & Chibuzo Valentine Nwokafor · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2024

Millions worldwide suffer from major depression, and recent studies have highlighted the effect of diet on mental health. However, research using nutritional genomics to create personalized diets for managing depression is still limited. This review explores the role of nutrition...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i11581

Prospects of Synthetic Biology in the Actualization of Green Chemistry and Environmental Solutions

Emmanuel Chimeh Ezeako, Yemiode Bernard Itam, Gloria Oluchukwu Osuagwu, Chisom Roseline Ogbodo, Okpanachi Nuhu Oyibo, Amarachi Njoku Olokor, Cynthia Doowuese Aondover, Nnamdi Ginikachukwu Amuzie, Silas Arubi Ijaja, Humphrey Sam Samuel, Fidelis Nnaemeka Chukwuma, Malachy Chigozie Odo, Ekene John Nweze & Chibuzo Valentine Nwokafor · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering · 2024

Synthetic biology (SynBio) is an emerging field of endeavor that uses modular and replaceable biological parts or devices in standard chassis, or whole organisms to generate intended and programmed outputs that can be quantified and optimized until they meet the desired efficienc...

Open access Research Article