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Lekpa Kingdom David

Publications (15)

Comparative Anthropometric Circumferential Measurement of Yoruba and Igbo Ethnic Groups in Nigeria

Lekpa Kingdom David, Peter Done Okoh, Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi, Loveday Ese Oghenemavwe, Chile Augustine Oparaocha, Celestine Ebieto Ebieto, Michael Anozie Amadi & Faustina Chiamaka Irozulike · Archives of Current Research International · 2025

Background: Circumferential measurements are important in various fields, including healthcare, sports, and industry. They are widely used to assess obesity levels, determine body fat distribution, and monitor changes in body composition over time. Aim: This study compared the ci...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2025/v25i41182

Neurobehavioral and Ameliorative Effect of Complan Milk and Bambara Nut on Rats Fed With Bitter Cassava – A Nutritional Approach

Lekpa Kingdom David, Victor Hogan Idung & Precious Ojo Uahomo · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2022

Cassava products have been introduced to the market in different regions of the world as part of diet, despite containing more than one toxic substance. Roots and leaves of cassava of all varieties contain cyanogenic glucoside, mainly as linamarin, but also as lotaustralin, in di...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2022/v17i130190

Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccine in the University of Port Harcourt Community

Lekpa Kingdom David, Chigozie Njoku & John Nwolim Paul · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2021

Background: Vaccine acceptance is one thing that must be achieved before the masses can volunteer to be vaccinated. Vaccine acceptance is defined as the individual or group's decision to accept or refuse when presented with an opportunity to vaccinate. Acceptance can be active (a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2021/v8i430250

Petroleum Pollution and Decrease Neuroplasticity in Brain Development of the Ogoni Children in Rivers State, Nigeria

Lekpa Kingdom David, Tombari Bodo & Batombari Gbidum Gimah · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2019

Background: Health and mental related illnesses has emerged as a new challenge in the rural and undeveloped areas in Ogoniland where petroleum exploration activities have devastated the entire ecosystem. Many of the school children are no longer zealous about their academic activ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2019/v29i1130141

Discriminant and Multivariate Regression Analysis for Estimating Sex and Stature Model Using Upper Limb Anthropometric Measurements among the Yoruba Ethnic Group of Nigeria

Peter Done Okoh, Lekpa Kingdom David, Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi, Loveday Ese Oghenemavwe, Chile A. Oparaocha, Celestine Ebieto Ebieto, Michael Anozie Amadi & Faustina Chiamaka Irozulike · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2025

Background: Estimating sex and stature using body measurements is an important aspect of forensic anthropology, bioarchaeology, and human identification. Aim: The study is aimed to articulate the stature model using arm length, forearm-hand length and arm span amongst the Yoruba...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2025/v19i4962

Compensatory Mechanism of Diet Containing Sulphur-Rich Amino Acids in Restoring Neurotoxico-Nutritional Deficits in Konzo Disease Rat Model

Hebinuchi Amadi, Lekpa Kingdom David & Loveday Ese Oghenemavwe · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2022

Introduction: The present study is aimed at assessing the effect of bitter cassava on blood biochemical parameters of konzo disease induced Wistar rats. Nutritional modification with suphur rich amino acids was used as a measure to correct the impact in rats induced konzo disease...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2022/v17i230197

The Ameliorative Effect of Ginkgo biloba Supplement on Cyclosporine- A Induced Renal Toxicity in Male Wistar Rat

Uzoije Nnamdi Nwokoma, Lekpa Kingdom David, Henrrietta Ogadimma Asuzu-Samuel, Akoko Sokiprim & Precious Ojo Uahomo · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2022

Ginkgo biloba supplement is a flavonoid-rich herbal supplement with several therapeutic potentials. However, the efficacy of Ginkgo biloba supplement to protect the kidney against cyclosporine-A induced renal toxicity is not fully understood. This study is to investigate the effe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamps/2022/v24i130279

Isolation and Identification of Microorganisms Associated with Bioremediation of Oil Spilled Site in Bodo West, Rivers State, Nigeria.

Tombari Bodo, Lekpa Kingdom David & Batombari Gbidum Gimah · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2019

The samples collected from an oil spilled sites in Bodo West in Gokana Local Government of Rivers State in Nigeria were isolated to identify microorganisms associated with bioremediation. The population of about 311 different forming colonies were recorded in the study area; out...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2019/v21i330129

Prediction of the Body Stature According to Certain Anthropometric Variables of Longitudinal Dimensionality

Michael Anozie Amadi, Loveday Ese Oghenemavwe, Peter Done Okoh, Lekpa Kingdom David, Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi, Chile Augustine Oparaocha, Celestine Ebieto Ebieto & Faustina Chiamaka Irozulike · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2025

Background: Stature estimation is a crucial aspect of physical anthropology, forensic science, and bioarchaeology. It involves determining or predicting an individual’s body height using measurable body parameters. Aim: This study investigates the potential of arm span and foot l...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i7684

Stature Estimation Using Arm Span, Arm Length, Forearm-hand Length, and Foot Length of Hausa Ethnic Group of Nigeria

Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi, Loveday Ese Oghenemavwe, Peter Done Okoh, Lekpa Kingdom David, Chile A. Oparaocha, Celestine Ebieto Ebieto, Michael Anozie Amadi & Faustina Chiamaka Irozulike · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2025

Background: Stature estimation has been useful in identifying body remains, especially during earthquakes, accidents, fire disasters, and other disasters. Aim: To predict stature estimation using arm span, arm length, forearm-hand length and foot length among the Hausa ethnic gro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i1272

Stature and Sex Estimation Using Anthropometric Parameters in the Yoruba Ethnic Group of Nigeria

Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi, Peter Done Okoh, Loveday Ese Oghenemavwe, Lekpa Kingdom David, Michael Anozie Amadi, Chile A. Oparaocha, Celestine Ebieto Ebieto & Faustina Chiamaka Irozulike · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2025

Background: Anthropometry, a part of anthropology and forensic science, uses measurements to study human remains and identify unique biological traits. Estimating a person's height and sex from various body measurements was part of building a biological profile in forensic work....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i1266

Photogrammetric Based Analysis of Facial and Nasal Indices: A Cross-sectional Study among the Igbo Ethnic Group of Nigeria

Peter Done Okoh, Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi, Loveday Ese Oghenemavwe, Lekpa Kingdom David, Michael Anozie Amadi, Chile A. Oparaocha, Celestine Ebieto Ebieto & Nicholas Asiwe · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2024

Background: Facial and nasal indices have great value in forensic identification and all specialty concerns with the treatment of the face. The study aims to evaluate the facial and nasal index of the Igbo ethnic group of Nigeria. Methods: 300 (150 males and 150 females) subjects...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i9734

Multivariate Regression Model for Stature Estimation from Arm Span, Horizontal Fingertip Reach and Foot Length of Igbo Ethnic Group of Nigeria

Loveday Ese Oghenemavwe, Peter Done Okoh, Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi, Lekpa Kingdom David, Faustina Chiamaka Irozulike, Michael Anozie Amadi, Chile A. Oparaocha & Celestine Ebieto Ebieto · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2024

Background: Stature estimation is a major factor in biological profiling for identification of persons Aim: To formulate stature estimation models from arm Span, horizontal fingertip reach, and foot length amongst the Igbo ethnic group of Nigeria. Method:  A total of 399 subjects...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2024/v25i8565

Does Upper Arm Length, Arm Span, and Foot Length Serve as Good Predictors for Stature? A Cross-Sectional Study among Northern Nigerians

Loveday Ese Oghenemavwe, Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi, Peter Done Okoh, Lekpa Kingdom David, Michael Anozie Amadi, Chile A. Oparaocha, Celestine Ebieto Ebieto, Priscilla Nkechinyere Nwofor & Nicholas Asiwe · Archives of Current Research International · 2024

Background: Stature estimation is an important identification process in the field of physical and forensic anthropology and for industrial design. The study aims to determine if upper arm length, foot length, and arm span could be good predictors for stature among northern Niger...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2024/v24i6783

Facial Analysis of the Igbo Ethnic Group of Nigeria for the Evaluation of Sexual Dimorphism

Hakeem Babatunde Fewehinmi, Peter Done Okoh, Loveday Ese Oghenemavwe, Lekpa Kingdom David, Michael Anozie Amadi, Chile A. Oparaocha, Celestine Ebieto Ebieto, Khadija A. Bobbo & Nicholas Asiwe · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Background: Facial analysis defines the measurement of soft tissue in the face used in forensics, anthropology, artistic design, and facial reconstruction. The study aims to evaluate the sexual differences in facial parameters among the Igbo ethnic group of Nigeria. Methods: 400...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i12961