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Bio-activity of Ocimum gratissimum Essential Oil on Aedes aegypti Mosquitoes Towards Vector Control

Aniefuna C. O., Nwankwo E. N., Ogbuefi E. O., Chukwudike C.O., Mbelede, K.C., Ikpeze O.O., Ononye B.U., Ifejika C.C. & Obasi C.C. · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2025

Aedes aegypti mosquito is a notorious vector which transmits various diseases in Nigeria especially yellow fever virus. To that regards, the need to control the vector is not only crucial but urgent. Therefore the effect of varying concentrations of Ocimum gratissimum leaf-oil ex...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i3202

Efficiency of Different Techniques in Collecting Insects in Environments Exposed to Palm Oil and Spent Engine Oil Effluents in Abakiliki, Ebonyi State

Okeke, T.E., Ewuim, S.C., Ononye, B.U., Chukwudebelu, A.E. & Mbelede, K.C. · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2024

This study investigates the ecological consequences of palm oil and spent engine oil effluents on insect populations, employing a comparative analysis of two widely used collection techniques: pitfall traps and sweep netting. The aim was to assess the effectiveness of these metho...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2024/v7i1139

Effect of Honey and Vitamin C on the Growth Performance of Broiler Chickens

Azaka, E.I., Ufele, A.N., Ononye, B.U., Offor, V.O., Afoemezie, P.I., Mbelede, K.C., Olisa, C.S. & Okafor, N.C. · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2024

Most African countries experience the challenge of food shortage, primarily protein from animal origin. The current research was conducted to examine the effect of honey and vitamin C on the growth performance of broiler chickens. This study employed sixty broiler chickens that w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jalsi/2024/v27i4654

Beeswax as a Bioindicator of Heavy Metal and Pesticide Residues in Selected Apiaries

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i8776

Lipid Profile of Wistar Albino Rats Orally Administered Apis mellifera Honey and Refined Granulated Sugar

Ononye, B.U., Agwuncha, A.M., Onyewuchi, K.C., Ekwuonu, E.N., Azaka, E.I., Okeke, T.E., Afoemezie, P.I., Offor, V.O., Okeke, C.J., Chidi, C.A., Akwuaka, P.C., Umeaniebue A.C., Mbelede, K.C., Okpani S.I., Aghalu, U.C., Olisa, C.S. & Uzonna-Ononye, C.B. · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2025

The excess consumption of refined granulated sugars by humans have a relationship with altered lipid metabolism. This study aimed to assess the lipid profile of Wistar albino rats orally administered Apis mellifera honey and refined granulated sugar. Twenty-five (25) healthy albi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijbcrr/2025/v34i51056