Implications of artisanal crude oil refining on sustainable food production in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria

G Richard, SC Izah, MC Ogwu - Journal of …, 2022 - journal.hibiscuspublisher.com
The rate of environmental degradation is an increasing trend globally and most especially in
many developing nations where it has food production implications. This deterioration in …

Alterations in energy metabolism, total protein, uric and nucleic acids in African sharptooth catfish (Clarias gariepinus Burchell) exposed to crude oil and fractions

KC Nwizugbo, MC Ogwu, GE Eriyamremu, CM Ahana - Chemosphere, 2023 - Elsevier
Water contamination by crude oil is a growing challenge and little is known about the
probabilistic and non-probabilistic ecosystem and species consequences. Therefore …

Sustainable alternatives to agrochemicals and their socio-economic and ecological values

AO Iyiola, AS Kolawole, EO Oyewole - One Health Implications of …, 2023 - Springer
Globally, the use of Agrochemicals or Synthetic pesticides and fertilizers are being used to
boost agricultural production and soil management. They are valued for their ability to …

Impacts of agrochemicals on fish composition in natural waters: a sustainable management approach

AO Iyiola, AM Akinsorotan, B Asiedu… - One Health Implications …, 2023 - Springer
Fish is a good source of protein and a major component in the diet of inhabitants of riverine
areas. However, the presence and survival of fish is dictated by the quality and quantity of …

Occurrence, source delineation, and health hazard of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in tissues of Sarotherodon melanotheron and Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus …

AO Aigberua, SC Izah, AA Aigberua - Environmental Monitoring and …, 2023 - Springer
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are mistakenly consumed by people through their
diet, including food and water. The occurrence, source, and health hazards of 16 PAHs in 36 …

Environmental health risks of trace elements in sediment using multivariate approaches and contamination indices

SC Izah, HO Stanley, G Richard, WE Sawyer… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Springer
This paper presents a study that aims to investigate the application of multivariate analysis
and correlational analysis in examining trace elements (TEs) within sediment samples. The …

Geostatistical Insights into Trace Metal Dynamics: Techniques for Spatial Mapping, Variability Analysis, and Source Characterization in the Environment

L Sylva, SC Izah, M Hait - ES General, 2024 - espublisher.com
The study provides an overview of the geostatistical techniques applied in the investigation
of trace metals in the environment. Geostatistical methods such as Kriging, Spatial …

Surface Water Quality: A Statistical Perspective on the Efficacy of Environmental and Human Health Assessment Tools

SC Izah, HO Stanley, G Richard, WE Sawyer… - Water, Air, & Soil …, 2024 - Springer
This study employs multivariate analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of common indices in
assessing surface water quality. The research involves collecting and analyzing 60 samples …

Study on the correlation between some physical and microbial quality characteristics of peeled sweet Orange (Citrus sinensis)

SC Izah, TC Odubo - Journal of Advances in Biology & …, 2023 - editor.journal7sub.com
Background/Aim: The consumption of ready-to-eat fruits such as oranges has increased in
recent times. This study assessed the correlation between some physical and microbial …

Physicochemical Methods of Food Preservation to Ensure Food Safety and Quality

MC Ogwu, OA Ogunsola - Food Safety and Quality in the Global South, 2024 - Springer
The preservation of food through physicochemical methods is vital for ensuring food safety,
extending shelf life, and maintaining product quality. This chapter seeks to highlight various …