Dr. Onoja Simon Uwakwe
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Dr. Onoja Simon Uwakwe

Senior Lecturer
University of Nigeria, Nigeria

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Pharmacology from University of Nigeria, Nigeria

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Area of Interest:

Biomedical Sciences
100%
Pharmacology
62%
Medicine
90%
Drug Action
75%
Medicine Health Science
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
0
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Nnamani, P., A. Ugwu, E. Ibezim, S. Onoja and A. Odo et al., 2019. Preparation, characterisation and in vitro antibacterial property of ciprofloxacin-loaded nanostructured lipid carrier for treatment of Bacillus subtilis infection. J. Microencapsulation, 36: 32-42.
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  2. Onoja, U.S., N.R. Ekere, J.U. Ezugwu and R.I. Onoja, 2018. Quality assessment of edible fish species at flood basin of Omambala River, South East Nigeria. Iran. J. Toxicol., 12: 19-23.
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  3. Onoja, U.S., C.C. Ugwu, P.F. Uzor, I.E. Nweze and E.O. Omeje, 2018. Effect of Anogeissus leiocarpus guill and perr leaf on hyperglycaemia and associated dyslipidaemia in alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Dhaka Univ. J. Pharm. Sci., 17: 65-72.
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  4. Ekere, R.N., N.J. Ihedioha, I.J. Ayogu, I.F. Ogbefi-Chima and U. Simon, 2018. Assessment of heavy metals content of some plant based medicines in parts of Southern Nigeria, West Africa. Int. J. Pharm. Sci. Res., 9: 775-783.
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  5. Onyeke, C.C., E.J. Obasi, G.C. Ajuziogu, U.S. Onoja and D.A. Osibe et al., 2017. Aflatoxins composition of maize (Zea mays L.), guinea corn (Sorghum bicolor L.) cold paps and peanut (Arachis hypogea L.) butter in Nsukka, Nigeria. J. Basic Pharmacol. Toxicol., 1: 18-22.
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  6. Onoja, U.S., I.E. Nweze, N. Ekere, P.F. Uzor and O.B. Giginna, 2017. Effects of methanol leaf extracts of Loranthus micranthus Linn. from three host plants on some biochemical indices of diabetic rats. Trop. J. Pharm. Res., 16: 2919-2926.
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  7. Ivoke, N., N. Ikpor, O. Ivoke, F. Ekeh and N. Ezenwaji et al., 2017. Geophagy as risk behaviour for gastrointestinal nematode infections among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in a humid tropical zone of Nigeria. Afr. Health Sci., 17: 24-31.
  8. Anikwe, L.U., U.S. Onoja, C.C. Onyeke and E.I. Nweze, 2017. Antimicrobial activities of four varieties of Capsicum annuum fruits cultivated in Southeast Nigeria against multidrug-resistant and susceptible organisms. J. Basic Pharm. Toxicol., 1: 21-26.
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  9. Onoja, U.S, C.U.D. Emewulu and C.N. Onoja, 2016. Prevalence of overweight and obesity among adolescents in secondary schools in South Eastern Nigeria. Niger. J. Nutr. Sci., 37: 134-139.
  10. Simon, O.U., I.E. Nweze, A.M. Onyebuchi, N.P. Obioma and E.F. Nkechi et al., 2015. Evaluation of bacteriological quality and essential elements in commercially bottled/packaged water produced and marketed in Southeastern Nigeria. Afr. J. Microbiol. Res., 9: 1728-1737.
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  11. Nweze, E.I., F.A. Kechia, U.E. Dibua, C. Eze and U.S. Onoja, 2015. Isolation of Cryptococcus neoformans from environmental samples collected in Southeastern Nigeria. Rev. Inst. Med. Trop. Sao Paulo, 57: 295-298.
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  12. Ivoke, N., B.O. Ezeabikwa, O.N. Ivoke, F.N. Ekeh and N.E. Ezenwaji et al., 2015. Wuchereria bancrofti infection in rural tropical guinea-savannah communities: Rapid epidemiological assessment using immunochromatographic card test and prevalence of hydrocoele. Trop. Biomed., 32: 365-375.
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  13. Onoja, U.S., P.I. Akubor, N. Ivoke, C.I. Atama and G.C. Onyishi et al., 2014. Nutritional composition, functional properties and sensory evaluation of breads based on blends of 'orarudi' (Vigna sp.) and wheat flour. Sci. Res. Essays, 9: 1019-1026.
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  14. Onoja, U.S., P.I. Akubor, D.I. Gernar and C.E. Chinmma, 2014. Evaluation of complementary food formulated from local staples and fortified with calcium, iron and zinc. J. Nutr. Food Sci., Vol. 4. 10.4172/2155-9600.1000326.
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  15. Onoja, U.S., J.C. Iroegbu, P.I. Akubor, N. Ivoke and F.N. Ekeh et al., 2014. Evaluation of the drying rate constant, drying efficiency, nutrients and sensory qualities of dried vegetables using solar dryer and open-air sun drying methods. Sci. Res. Essays, 9: 924-931.
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  16. Eyo, J.E., P.C. Echi, C.I. Atama, G.C. Onyishi and F.N. Ekeh et al., 2014. Incidence and prevalence of parasites in exotic Suis-Large White (Suidae) slaughtered in a tropical Urban abattoir. Int. J. Parasitol., 6: 132-135.
  17. Ejere, V.C., O.I. Aguzie, N. Ivoke, F.N. Ekeh, N.E. Ezenwaji, U.S. Onoja and J.E. Eyo, 2014. Parasitofauna of five freshwater fishes in a Nigerian freshwater ecosystem. Croatian J. Fish., 72: 17-24.
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  18. Ivoke, N., P.C. Ogbonna, F.N. Ekeh, N.E. Ezenwaji and C.I. Atama et al., 2013. Effects of grapefruit (Citrus paradisi Macf) (Rutaceae) peel oil against developmental stages of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae). Southeast Asian J. Trop. Med. Public Health, 44: 970-978.
  19. Eyo, J.E., C.A. Levi, C.N. Asogwa, E.C. Odii and C.O. Chukwuka et al., 2013. Toxicity and effect of Carica papaya seed aqueous extract on liver biomarkers of Clarias gariepinus. Int. J. Indigenous Med. Plants, 46: 1301-1307.
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  20. Dibua, U.M.E., U.S. Onoja and J.A.C. Ugonabo, 2013. Effect of simultaneous administration of antiretroviral therapy and nutritional supplements on Cd4 count of HIV-infected persons in selected communities of South Eastern Nigeria. Bio-Research, 11: 848-856.
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  21. Atama, C.I., O.C. Okeke, F.N. Ekeh, N.E. Ezenwaji and I.E. Onah et al., 2013. Length-weight relationship and condition factor of six cichlid (cichilidae: perciformis) species of Anambra river, Nigeria. J. Fish. Aquacult., 4: 82-86.
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  22. Onoja, U.S., J.C. Iroegbu and J.I. Eze, 2012. A comparative study of the drying rate constant, drying efficiency, nutrients and sensory qualities of dried vegetables using solar dryer and open-air sun drying methods. Global J. Pure Applied Sci., 18: 125-133.
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  23. Odo, G.E., S.U. Onoia and G.C. Onyishi, 2012. The biology of Parachanna obscura (Osteichthyes: Channidae) in Anambra River, Nigeria. Int. J. Fish. Aquacult., 4: 154-169.
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  24. Onoja, U.S., U.M.E. Dibua and J.I. Eze, 2011. Effects of fermentation on the nutrient composition, energy, and sensory properties of wheatbased doughnuts supplemented with blends of some Nigerian indigenous food crops. Global J. Pure. Applied Sci., 17: 329-334.
  25. Onoja, U.S., U.M.E. Dibua and J. Eze, 2011. Rhizopus oligosporus Fermentation of Lima Bean (Phaseolus lunatus) flour: Effect on nutritional, anti-nutritional and toxic factor. J. Home Econ. Res., 14: 244-254.
  26. Onoja, U.S., U.M.E. Dibua and G.E. Odo, 2011. Bacteriological quality and essential elements in bottled water in Nsukka and its environs. Niger. J. Nutr. Sci., 32: 10-16.
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  27. Onoja, U.S., U.M.E. Dibua and A.A. Enete, 2011. Climate change: Causes, effects and mitigation measures-A review. Global J. Pure Applied Sci., 17: 469-479.
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  28. Onoja, U.S., G.E. Odo, U.M.E. Dibua and J.I. Eze, 2011. Physico-chemical properties, energy, mineral, vitamin and sensory evaluation of wheat-based bread supplemented with legume, root, tuber and plantain flour. Global J. Pure Applied Sci., 17: 319-327.
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  29. Onoja, U.S. and I.C. Obizoba, 2011. Development, acceptability and proximate composition of doughnuts produced from fermented flour blends of all vegetable sources. J. Home Econ. Res., 14: 263-272.
  30. Onoja, U.S., I.C. Obizoba and J.I. Ezeji, 2010. Physico-chemical, energy, minerals, vitamins and sensory properties of wheatbased biscuit supplemented with African yam-bean, cowpea, pigeon pea, wateryam, cocoyam and plantain flour. Niger. J. Nutr. Sci., 31: 62-67.
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  31. Onoja, S.U., I.C. Obizoba, G.E. Odo and J.I. Eze, 2010. Physico-chemical and sensory properties of legume-based biscuits supplemented with all vegetable sources. J. Home Econ. Res., 12: 249-258.
  32. Onoja, U.S. and I.C. Obizoba, 2009. Nutrient composition and organoleptic attributes of gruel based on fermented cereal, legume, tuber and root flour. Agro-Sci., 8: 162-168.
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  33. Onoja, U.S. and I.C. Obizoba, 2009. Nutrient composition and organoleptic attributes of cake based on fermented water-yam, cocoyam, plantain, African yam bean, cowpea, pigeon pea and corn flour. JHER, 10: 132-141.
  34. Odo, G.E., I.U. Agbo, E.M. Dibua, O.S. Uwakwe and F.N. Ekeh, 2009. Physicochemical characteristics of a tropical flood plain river ecosystem. Bio-Research, 7: 477-483.
  35. Onoja, U.S., 2008. Effects of varying hydration time and conditioning temperature on the efficiency of cowpea dehulling. Nig. J. Nut. Sci., 19: 330-347.
  36. Onoja, U.S., 2007. Nutrient composition and acceptability of snacks based on blends of fermented water-yam, cocoyam, plantain, African yam-bean, cowpea, pigeon pea and corn flour. Nig. J. Nutr. Sci., 28: 130-139.
  37. Onoja, U.S., 2007. Chemical and organoleptic evaluation of Moi-moi based on fermented wateryam, Cocoyam, plantain, African yam bean, cowpea, pigeon pea and corn flours. J. Biomed. Invest., 5: 37-43.
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  38. Onoja, U.S. and I.C. Obizoba, 2007. Nitrogen and mineral utilization of young rats fed blends of fermented cocoyam, wateryam, cowpea, pigeon pea, African yam-bean, plantain and corn flour. Nig. J. Nut. Sci., 28: 104-113.
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  39. Onoja, U.S. and I.C. Obizoba, 2006. Effect of germination on nitrogen, lipids, total sugar and tannins content of lima bean varieties (Phaseolus lunatus L). J. Biomed. Invest., 4: 60-67.
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