Professor, Biochemistry Department

Prof. Chiedozie O. Ibegbulem


Prof. Chiedozie Onyejiaka Ibegbulem

Professor

B.Sc BIOCHEMISTRY, M.Sc BIOCHEMISTRY, PhD BIOCHEMISTRY
Email: ibemog@futo.edu.ng

 

Biography

Nature presents man with many challenges. Most natural occurrences have their biochemical bases. Prof. Chiedozie O. Ibegbulem’s approach to research is to provide biochemical explanations to as many problems he encounters as possible. He tries as much as possible to troubleshoot and interpret his findings to the best of his abilities.

 

Academic Qualification

  • PhD (BIOCHEMISTRY) 2009, University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State.
  • M.Sc.(BIOCHEMISTRY) 1998, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
  • B.Sc. (BIOCHEMISTRY) 1992, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
  • G.C.E. O/L., 1987, TEDEM College, Imerienwe, Owerri.
  • First School Leaving Certificate, 1982, College of Education Demonstration School, Owerri.

Honours/Awards

MERIT AWARD ON 14th JULY, 2019, BY THE WOMEN’S MINISTRIES ST. TITUS ANGLICAN CHURCH, UMUOBA, URATTA NORTH ARCHDEACONRY IN RECOGNITION OF MY CONTRIBUTIONS AND IMMENSE SUPPORT TO THE WORK OF GOD IN ST. TITUS ANGLICAN CHURCH, UMUOBA.

 

 

Membership of Professional Bodies

  • Member, Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB).
  • Member, Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN).
  • Member, Society for Experimental Biology of Nigeria (SEBN).

Experience

  • National Youths Service Corps (1992 – 1993). I was a teacher at the School of Health Technology, Jega, Kebbi State, Nigeria.
  • Demonstrator, Department of Biochemistry, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria (1996).
  • Assistant Lecturer, Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria (2000 – 2002).
  • Assistant Lecturer, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria (2002 – 2005).
  • Lecturer II, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria (2005 – 2008).
  • Lecturer I, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria (2008 – 2011).
  • Senior Lecturer, Federal University of Technology, Nigeria (2011 – 2014).
  • Reader, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria (2014 – 2017).
  • Professor, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria (2017 – date).
  • External examiner (M.Sc thesis, Dept. of Biochemistry, University of Calabar, Nigeria, 5th June 2014).
  • External examiner (Part I MBBCH 2013/ 2014 oral examination, Dept. of Biochemistry, University of Calabar, Nigeria, 24th November 2014).
  • External examiner (M.Sc theses, Dept. of Biochemistry, University of Calabar, Nigeria, 19th November 2015).
  • External examiner (M.Sc theses, Dept. of Biochemistry, University of Calabar, Nigeria, 19th – 21st April 2016).
  • External examiner to the Department of Biochemistry, University of Calabar, Nigeria, (2013/2014 – 2015/2016 sessions).
  • External examiner (M.Sc thesis, Department of Genetics and Biotechnology, University of Calabar, Nigeria, 28th June 2016).
  • External examiner (PhD dissertation, Dept. of Biochemistry, University of Calabar, Nigeria, 30th September 2016).
  • External examiner (M.Sc theses, Dept. of Biochemistry, University of Calabar, Nigeria, 14th December 2016).
  • External examiner (undergraduate research projects, Dept. of Biochemistry, University of Calabar, Nigeria, 15th – 16th December 2016).
  • External examiner to the Department of Biochemistry, University of Calabar, Nigeria, (2016/2017 – 2018/2019 sessions).
  • External examiner (PhD and M.Sc theses, Dept. of Biochemistry, University of Calabar, Nigeria, 20th April 2017).
  • External examiner (Part I MBBCH 2016/ 2017 oral examination, Dept. of Biochemistry, University of Calabar, Nigeria, 10th July 2017).
  • External examiner (PhD and M.Sc theses, Dept. of Biochemistry, University of Calabar, Nigeria, 18th April 2019)
  • External examiner (PhD thesis, Dept. of Genetics and Biotechnology, University of Calabar, Nigeria, 25th September 2019)
  • Academic Advisor (Year 3, IMSU, 2000)
  • Acting Head of Biochemistry Unit (IMSU, 2001)
  • Examination Officer for the College of Biological Sciences (IMSU, 2001 – 2002)
  • SIWES Coordinator for Biochemistry Unit (IMSU, 2001 – 2002)
  • Assistant Academic Adviser (FUTO, 2003-2006).
  • Assistant Departmental Examination Officer (FUTO, 2004-2009).
  • Academic Advisor (FUTO, 2007-2009).
  • Departmental Time-Table Officer (FUTO, 2009-2011).
  • Departmental Examination Officer (FUTO, 2009-2016).
  • Member, School of Biological Sciences (SOBS) Taskforce on Environment and Sanitation (2010-date).
  • Member, SOBS Result Vetting Committee (2011-date).
  • Chairman, Departmental Result Vetting Committee (2011-date).
  • Member, SOSC Seminar Committee (2012-2015).
  • Member, Departmental Direct Teaching and Laboratory Cost Committee (2012-date).
  • Chairman, Departmental Accreditation Committee on Curriculum Development (2014).
  • Member, Committee on Harmonization of Thesis Presentation in Biochemistry (2015).
  • Member, Business Committee on Departmental Laboratory Manuals (2015-date).
  • Acting Head, Department of Biochemistry (7th – 9th May 2014).
  • Acting Head, Department of Biochemistry (18th – 20th March 2015).
  • Member, School of Biological Sciences (SOBS) Deanship Electoral Committee, 2016.
  • Chairman, Logistics Sub-Committee, NSBMB Southeast Zonal Symposium, FUTO 2016.
  • Chairman, SOBS Examination Misconduct Committee (2016-2019).
  • Member, SOBS Quality Control Committee (2016-2019.
  • Member, SOBS Planning Committee (2016-date).
  • Chairman, Departmental Nutritional Biochemistry Research Group.
  • Chairman, SOBS CCE Result Vetting Panel (2017)
  • Member, University Bioenergy Research Team (2019-date)
  • Chairman, SOBS Technologist Training Committee (2020 – date)

Research Interest

  • Nutritional and toxicological Biochemistry
  • Medical Biochemistry
  • Enzymology
  • Renewal energy

Publications

  1. Eugene N. Onyeike, Edward O. Ayalogu and Chiedozie O. Ibegbulem (2000). Evaluation of the nutritional value of some crude oil polluted freshwater fishes. Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 6(2): 227 – 233. ISSN 1118-0579. Available online at www.ajol.info/index.php/gjpas, http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/gjpas.v6i2.16112
  2. Ibegbulem, C.O., Ayalogu, E.O. and Uzoho, M.N. (2003). Phytochemical, antinutrient contents and hepatotoxicity of zobo (Hibiscus sabdariffa) drink. Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, 1(1): 35-39. ISSN 1597-1074. Available online at www.ajol.info/index.php/jafs
  3. C.O. Ibegbulem, C.S. Alisi and O.M. Anyaegbu (2003). Influence of storage conditions on the quality attributes of kunu and burukutu. Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, 1(2): 97-104. ISSN 1597-1074. Available online at www.ajol.info/index.php/jafs
  4. C.O. Ibegbulem, I.O. Ezeibekwe and N.P. Ifekwe (2004). Effect of Pandanus candelabrum and Musa paradisiaca leaf packaging on levels of antinutrients in some Nigerian local delicacies. Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, 2(1): 25 – 31. ISSN 1597-1074. Available online at www.ajol.info/index.php/jafs, http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jafs.v2i1.41609
  5. C.O. Ibegbulem, L.A. Nwaogu and O.R. Onuachu (2005). Production and analysis of Lipton (Camellia sinensis) wine. BioResearch, 3 (1): 35 – 38. ISSN 1596-7409. Available online at www.ajol.info/index.php/br, http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/br.v3i1.28568
  6. C.O. Ibegbulem, E.N. Agumuo and C.H. Ibeawuchi (2005). The effect of the Nescafe brand of coffee on the fermentative activity of baker’s yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) on sucrose. Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 11 (2): 217 – 219. ISSN 1118-0579. Available online at www.ajol.info/index.php/gjpas, http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/gjpas.v11i2.16488
  7. L.A. Nwaogu, C.S. Alisi and C.O. Ibegbulem (2006). Evaluation of β – carotene contents of five Nigerian indigenous fruits. Plant Product Research Journal, 10: 13 – 15. Available online at www.ajol.info/index.php/pprj, http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/pprj.v10i1.35246
  8. Ibegbulem, C.O., Ayalogu, E.O. and Onyeike, E.N. (2006). Effect of consuming fish caught from crude oil – contaminated freshwater on the relative organ weights and carcass lipid levels of rats. BioResearch, 4(1): 63 – 66. ISSN 1596-7409. Available online at www.ajol.info/index.php/br, http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/br.v4i1.28617
  9. C.O. Ibegbulem, L.A. Nwaogu and I.L. Iworie (2006). Effect of dehulling bean on a volume of water drunk after its meal. Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, 4(1):61-66. ISSN 1597-1074. Available online at www.ajol.info/index.php/jafs
  10. B.A. Amadi, C.O. Ibegbulem and A.C. Egbebu (2006). Assessment of the effect of aqueous extract of paw-paw (Asimina trilopa) root on organ weight and liver function of albino rats. International Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences, 2(2): 79-81. Available online at www.ajol.info/index.php/ijnas
  11. B.O. Chikere, C.O. Ibegbulem, C.E. Azubuine and S.O. Ofili (2006). Microbial and nutrient quality of exposed cereal flours sold in Owerri main market, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Microbiology, 20(2): 1032-1038. ISSN 0794-1293.
  12. Amadi, B.A., Agomuo, E.N and Ibegbulem, C.O. (2006). Proximate, metal and vitamin contents of paw-paw (Carica papaya) fruit from a refuse dump site within Owerri Municipality. Journal of Nigerian Environmental Society (JNES), 4(1): 72-77.
  13. L. A. Nwaogu, C. S. Alisi, C.O. Ibegbulem and C. U. Igwe (2007). Phytochemical and antimicrobial activity of ethanolic extract of Landolphia owariensis leaf. African Journal of Biotechnology, 6(7): 890 – 893. Available online at http://www.academicjournals.org/article/article1379768592_Nwaogu%20et%20al.pdf
  14. Ibegbulem, C.O., Kalu, I.G. and Kalu, N.N. (2007). Xanthine – containing beverages as fermentation adjuncts of baker’s yeast. Bio-research, 5(2): 282 – 284. ISSN 1596-7409. Available online at www.ajol.info/index.php/br, http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/br.v5i2.28650
  15. Alisi, C.S., Nwanyanwu, C.E., Akujobi, C.O. and Ibegbulem, C.O. (2008). Inhibition of dehydrogenase activity in pathogenic bacteria isolates by aqueous extracts of Musa paradisiaca (var Sapientum). African Journal of Biotechnology, 7(12): 1821-1825. Available online at http://www.academicjournals.org/article/article1379774553_Alisi%20et%20al.pdf
  16. C.U. Igwe, C.O. Ibegbulem, H. Ukwamedua and C.I. Ikaraoha (2008). Features of the lipid profile of Diabetes mellitus patients in Delta State. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 23 (1): 25 – 29. Available online at http://www.nsbmb.org/journals.php
  17. Ibegbulem, C. O., Eyong, E. U. and Essien, E. U. (2010). Antipolymerization effect of Terminalia catappa decoction on sickle cell trait haemoglobin. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 23(1): 40 – 45. Available online at http://www.nsbmb.org/journals.php
  18. Ibegbulem, C. O., Eyong, E. U. and Essien, E. U. (2011). Polymerization inhibition activity of Raphia hookeri palm sap and its effect on osmotic fragility of sickle cell red blood cells. Journal of Medicinal Plants Research, 5(17): 4212-4217. Available online at http://www.academicjournals.org/article/article1380719201_Ibegbulem%20et%20al.pdf
  19. Ibegbulem, C. O., Eyong, E. U. and Essien, E. U. (2011). Biochemical effects of drinking Terminalia catappa Linn. decoction in Wistar rats. African Journal of Biochemistry Research, 5(8): 237-243. Available online at http://www.academicjournals.org/article/article1380189464_Ibegbulem%20et%20al.pdf
  20. Alisi, C.S., Nwaogu, L.A., Ibegbulem, C.O. and Ujowundu, C.O. (2011). Antimicrobial action of methanol extract of Chromolaena odorata – Linn is logistic and exerted by inhibition of dehydrogenase enzymes. Journal of Research in Biology, 1 (3): 209 – 216. Available online at http://jresearchbiology.com/documents/RA0016.pdf
  21. Nwaogu, L.A., Alisi, C.S., Ibegbulem, C.O. and Iweke, A.V. (2011). Investigation on the effect of palm oil effluent on the early growth and oxidative stress parameters on Telferia occidentalis leaves following chronic exposure. Nigeria Journal of Science and Environment, 10(3): 130-135. ISSN: 1119-9008.  http://njseresearchjournals.org
  22. C.O. Ibegbulem and P.C. Chikezie (2012). Serum lipid profile of rats (Rattus norvegicus) fed with palm oil and palm kernel oil-containing diets. Asian Journal of Biochemistry, 7(1): 46-53. Available online at http://scialert.net/qredirect.php?doi=ajb.2012.46.53&linkid=pdf, DOI: 10.3923/ajb.2012.46.53
  23. Ibegbulem, C.O., Agha, N.C. and Emeka-Nwabunnia, I. (2012). Unutilized energy reserves and mineral contents of fibroid tissues suggesting perturbed membrane transport Processes. African Journal of Biochemistry Research, 6(4): 50-54. Available online at http://ms.academicjournals.org/article/article1380210082_Ibegbulem%20et%20al%20%281%29.pdf, DOI: 10.5897/AJBR11.096
  24. Ibegbulem, C.O. (2012). Biochemical implications of preserving Raphia hookeri palm wine by heating. Journal of Research in Biochemistry, 1(1):042-046. Available online at http://jbiochemistry.com/documents/BC0006.pdf
  25. Ibegbulem, C.O., Nwaogu, L.A., Alisi, C.S., Igwe, C.U., Egbung, G. E. and Chikezie, P.C. (2012). Anti-aggregation effects of processed yellow and white garri aqueous filtrates on sickle cell trait haemoglobin. Journal of Research in Biochemistry, 1(1): 047-052. Available online at http://jbiochemistry.com/documents/BC0005.pdf
  26. Nwaogu L.A., Ibegbulem C.O., Igwe, C.U., Emejulu, A.A., Okwu, G.N. and Belonwu, D.C. (2012). Iodine and goitrogen contents of some selected food seasonings consumed in Nigeria. Journal of Research in Biochemistry, 1(1): 036-041. Available online at http://jbiochemistry.com/documents/BC0008.pdf
  27. Ibegbulem, C.O. and Chikezie, P.C. (2012). Hypoglycemic Properties of Ethanolic Extracts of Gongronema latifolium, Aloe perryi, Viscum album and Allium sativum Administered to Alloxan Induced Diabetic Albino Rats (Rattus norvegicus). Journal of Biological and Chemical Research, 29(1): 16-25. Available online at http://www.drji.org/JournalVolumeDetails.aspx?jid=2319-3077&vol=Volume%20:%2029%20Issue%20:%201,%20July,%202012&volid=1
  28. Ibegbulem, C.O., Agha, N.C., Mgbaja, C.H. and Emeka-Nwabunnia, I. (2012). Amino acid profiles and characteristics of proteins of intramural and subserous uterine fibroid tissues. Journal of Research in Biochemistry, 1(1): 059-064. Available online at http://jbiochemistry.com/documents/BC0014.pdf
  29. Ibegbulem, C.O., Nwaogu, L.A., Nwachukwu, N., Nwaoguikpe, R.N. and Onyeze, G.O.C. (2012). The biochemical basis for the production of biofuels from kitchen wastes, oils and dung. Journal of Research in Biochemistry, 1(2): 065-073. Available online at http://jbiochemistry.com/documents/BC0015.pdf
  30. Ibegbulem, C.O., Alisi, C.S., Nwankpa, P., Amadi, B.A., Agiang, M.A. and Ekam, V.S. (2012). Medicinal values of Elaeis guineensis and Raphia hookeri wines. Journal of Research in Biology, 2(6): 589-595. Available online at http://jresearchbiology.com/documents/RA0266.pdf
  31. Ibegbulem, C.O., Egbung, G.E., Okoro, A.A., Kalu, N.N., Nwaogu, L.A. and Igwe, K.O. (2012). Hypothesized biochemical modes of action of palm oils used in ethnomedicine. Journal of Research in Biology, 2(6): 596-601. Available online at http://jresearchbiology.com/documents/RA0263.pdf
  32. Ibegbulem, C.O. (2012). Effects of palm kernel oil-treated diet on some biochemical parameters of male rats. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 27(1): 1-7. Available online at http://www.nsbmb.org/journals.php
  33. C.O. Ibegbulem (2012). Nutritional Effects of Drinking Terminalia littoralis Seem. Decoction. International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review, 2(4): 126-136. Available online at http://www.sciencedomain.org/download.php?f=1355892197-Ibegbulem_242012IJBcRR1867.pdf&aid=793, DOI: 10.9734/IJBRR/2012/1867
  34. Nwaogu, L. A., Ibegbulem, C. O., Ujowundu, C. O. and Alozie, S. C. (2012).  Impact of some heavy metals in soil on oxidative stress indices and chlorophyll levels of Telfaria occidentalis leaves. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 27(1): 46-52. Available online at http://www.nsbmb.org/journals.php
  35. Ibegbulem, C.O., C.U. Igwe, E.U. Eyong, E.U. Essien, M.O. Wegwu and D. Akachukwu (2013). LDL-cholesterol lowering effect of Terminalia littoralis decoction: Hypothesized mechanisms. Pharmacologia, 4(1): 34-37. Available online at http://docsdrive.com/pdfs/pharmacologia/2013/34-37.pdf,  DOI: 10.5567/pharmacologia.2013.34.37
  36. Okwu, G.N., Agha, N.C., Ojiako, O.A., Ene, A.C., Ihejirika, I.N. and Ibegbulem, C.O. (2013). Studies on some predictors of protein-energy malnutrition among lactating women in Owerri. African Journal of Medical Sciences, 6(1): 73-79. Available online at http://www.africanjournalseries.com
  37. C.O. Ibegbulem, C.U. Igwe, G.N. Okwu, C.O. Ujowundu, E.N. Onyeike and E.O. Ayalogu (2013). Total amino acid profiles and essential amino acid scores of heat-processed fresh Elaeis guineensis and Raphia hookeri wines. Food Chemistry, 138: 1616-1620. Abstract available online at http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0308814612018547, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2012.11.110
  38. Ujowundu, C.O., Kalu, F.N., Nwaoguikpe, R.N., Ibegbulem, C.O. and Igwe, K.O. (2013). Thyroid hormone metabolism in diesel petroleum induced hormonal changes and the effect of indigenous Nigerian spices in rats. Journal of Research in Biochemistry, 1(2): 086-094. Available online at http://www.jbiochemistry.com/documents/BC0017.pdf
  39. Nwankpa, P., Ezekwe, AS., Ibegbulem, C.O. and Egwurugwu, J.N. (2013). Effect of Chromolaena odorata leaf extract on haematological profiles in Salmonellae typhi infected Wistar rats. Journal of Research in Biology, 3(3): 932-939. Available online at http://jresearchbiology.com/documents/RA0337.pdf
  40. P.C. Chikezie, A.R. Akuwudike, C.M. Chikezie and C.O. Ibegbulem (2013). Fractional purification and kinetic parameters (Km and Vmax) of polyphenol oxidase extracted from three segments of Solanum melongenas and Musa sapientum fruits. American Journal of Plant Physiology, 8(2): 84-92. Available online at http://docsdrive.com/pdfs/academicjournals/ajpp/2013/84-92.pdf, DOI: 10.3923/ajpp.2013.84.92.
  41. C.U. Igwe, C.O. Ibegbulem, L.A. Nwogu, C.O. Ujowundu and G.N. Okwu (2013). Calcium, zinc and phytate interrelationships in four lesser-known African seeds processed in food condiments. Journal of Advances in Chemistry 4(1): 288-294. Available online at http://cirjac.com/ojs/index.php/jac/article/view/2107/pdf_32, ISSN: 2321-807X
  42. Ibegbulem, C.O., Eyong, E.U. and Essien, E.U. (2013). Nutritional and toxicological implications of drinking heat-treated fresh Raphia hookeri sap in rats. Nigerian Journal of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 28(1): 1-10. Available online at http://www.nsbmb.org/journals.php
  43. Ibegbulem, C.O. and Chikezie, P.C. (2014). Biochemical indices and sensory scores of Kunu-zaki beverages produced from sprouted and unsprouted guinea corn and their correlations. American Journal of Food Technology, 9(1): 56-62. Available online at http://scialert.net/qredirect.php?doi=ajft.2014.56.62&linkid=pdf, DOI: 3923/ajft.2014.56.62
  44. Chiedozie Onyejiaka Ibegbulem and Samuel Ekwujolam Abanobi (2014). Possible correlation between the mineral profile and protein content of foods. Turkish Journal of Biochemistry, 39(1): 45-50. Available online at http://www.turkjbiochem.com/2014/045-050.pdf, DOI: 10.5505/tjb.2014.61587
  45. D.C. Belonwu, C.O. Ibegbulem, M.N. Nwokocha and P.C. Chikezie (2014). Some phytochemicals and hydrophilic vitamins of Anacardium occidentale. Research Journal of Phytochemistry, 8(3): 78-91. Available online at http://scialert.net/qredirect.php?doi=rjphyto.2014.78.91&linkid=pdf, DOI: 10.3923/rjphyto.2014.78.91
  46. C.O. Ibegbulem, P.C. Chikezie, C.O. Nweke, C.E. Nwanyanwu and D.C. Belonwu (2014). Effects of processing pineapple-based must into wines by anaerobic fermentation. American Journal of Food Technology, 9(3): 162-171. Available online at http://scialert.net/qredirect.php?doi=ajft.2014.162.171&linkid=pdf, DOI: 10.3923/ajft.2014.162.171
  47. Ibegbulem, C.O., Nwaogu, L.A., Udoala, U.S., Belonwu, D.C. and Udechukwu, C.N. (2014). Low dietary fibre causes low-risk atherogenicity in male Wistar rats fed cereal-containing infant formula. Journal of Investigational Biochemistry, 3(1): 1-5. Available online at http://www.scopemed.org/fulltextpdf.php?mno=42993, DOI: 10.5455/jib.20140504020515
  48. Doris Akachukwu, Polycarp Nnacheta Okafor and Chiedozie O. Ibegbulem (2014). Phytochemical contents of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius leaves and toxicological effect of its aqueous leaf extract in Wistar rats. Journal of Investigational Biochemistry, 3(1): 26-31. Available online at http://www.scopemed.org/fulltextpdf.php?mno=40642, DOI: 10.5455/jib.20140504023102
  49. Chiedozie Onyejiaka Ibegbulem and Donatus Chuka Belonwu (2014). Phytosterol and amino acid profiles of palm kernel oil: possible metabolic implications. Journal of Investigational Biochemistry, 3(1): 32-36. Available online at http://www.scopemed.org/fulltextpdf.php?mno=42650, DOI: 10.5455/jib.20140504020638
  50. Belonwu, D.C., Ibegbulem, C.O. and Chikezie, P.C. (2014). Systemic evaluation of the antibacterial activity of Anacardium occidentale. Journal of Phytopharmacology, 3(3): 193-199. Available online at http://www.phytopharmajournal.com/Vol3_Issue3_06.pdf, ISSN 2230-480X
  51. Igwe, C.U., Okafor, P., Ibegbulem, C.O. and Okwara, J.E. (2015). Effect of pre-eclampsia on plasma and erythrocytic divalent cation concentrations and their bioenergetics of transport. Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, 6(2): 18-23. Available online at http://pmindexing.com/journals/index.php/AJMS/article/view/545/pdf_262, ISSN: 2040-8773
  52. Chikezie, P.C., Ibegbulem, C.O. and Mbagwu, F.N. (2015). Bioactive principles from medicinal plants. Research Journal of Phytochemistry, 9(3): 88-115. Available at http://scialert.net/qredirect.php?doi=rjphyto.2015.88.115&linkid=pdf DOI: 10.3923/rjphyto.2015
  53. Ibegbulem, C.O., Chikezie, P.C. and Dike, E.C. (2016). Pathological research on acute hepatic and renal tissue damage in Wistar rats induced by cocoa. Journal of Acute Disease, 5 (1): 51-58. Available online at  http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2221618915000864, Doi: 1016/j.joad.2015.07.005
  54. Chiedozie O. Ibegbulem and Paul C. Chikezie (2016).  Levels of acute blood indices disarrangement and organ weights of Wistar rats fed with flavour enhancer- and contraceptive- containing diets. Journal of Investigational Biochemistry, 5(1): 1-9. DOI: 10.5455/jib.20160106122902
  55. Igwe, C.U., Ibegbulem, C.O., Nwaogu, L.A., Ujowundu, C.O. and Ene, A.C. (2016). Chemical composition and bioavailability of zinc and iron in kunu-zaki, a Nigerian traditional beverage. International Journal of Pharmacology, Phytochemistry and Ethnomedicine, 3: 9-19. Available at https://www.scipress.com/IJPPE.3.9 doi:10.18052/www.scipress.com/IJPPE.3.9
  56. C.O. Ibegbulem, B.A. Amadi, E.N. Onyeike and E.O. Ayalogu (2016). Impacts of crude oil pollution on body water balance, derivable energy and metabolic water from freshwater fishes. FUTO Journal Series, 2(1): 218-226. Available at www.futojnls.org
  57. Ibegbulem, C.O., Alisi, C.S., Nwaogu, L.A. Iheanacho, K.M.E., Peters, G.O. and Oguegbu, I.F. (2016). Effects of boiling on concentration gradients and equilibrium potentials of minerals in egg-edible portions of free-range Gallus domesticus. FUTO Journal Series, 2(1): 255-264. Available at www.futojnls.org
  58. Chiedozie Onyejiaka Ibegbulem, Paul Chidoka Chikezie, Agwu Igwe Ukoha and Chinwe Ngozi Opara (2016). Effects of a diet containing monosodium glutamate on organ weights, acute blood steroidal sex hormone levels, lipid profile and erythrocyte antioxidant enzymes activities of rats. Journal of Acute Disease, 5 (5): 402-407. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.joad.2016.08.007. Available from: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2221618916301135
  59. Nweke, C.O., Ike, C.C. and Ibegbulem, C.O. (2016).  Toxicity of quaternary mixtures of phenolic compounds and formulated glyphosate to microbial community of river water. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Contamination, 11(1): 63-71. DOI: 10.5132/eec.2016.01.09. Available from: http://siaiap32.univali.br/seer/index.php/eec/article/view/8499/5415
  60. Chikezie, P.C., Ibegbulem, C.O., Monago, O.S., Mbagwu, F.N. and Nwachukwu, C.U. (2016). Amino acid profiles, total nitrogen contents and computed-protein efficiency ratios of Manihot esculenta root and Dioscorea rotundata tuber peels. Journal of Food Processing. 2016, Article ID 1697458, 8 pages. ISSN: 2356-7384 (Print); 2314-839X (Online). DOI: 10.1155/2016/1697458. Available from:  https://www.hindawi.com/journals/jfp/2016/1697458/, https://www.hindawi.com/journals/jfp/2016/1697458/abs/,
  61. Chidi Uzoma Igwe, Callistus Izunna Iheme, Chinwe Slyvanus Alisi, Linus Ahuwaraeze Nwaogu, Chiedozie Onyejiaka Ibegbulem, Aloysius Chinedu Ene (2016). Lipid profile and atherogenic predictor indices of albino rabbits administered coconut water as an antidote to paracetamol overdose. Journal of Coastal Life Medicine, 4(12): 974-979. Available at http://www.jclmm.com/qk/201612/11.pdf
  62. Uche Kelechi, O.U., Nwachukwu, N., Alisi, C.S. and Ibegbulem, C.O. (2016). Characterisation of biodiesel produced using domestic waste ash as a catalyst in the transesterification stage. Waste Technology, 4(1): 36-39. Available at http://ejournal.undip.ac.id/index.php/wastech/article/view/11351/pdf DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.12777/wastech.4.1.36-39
  63. Ene, A.C., Egbosi, N.C., Obika, C.J., Ibegbulem C.O., Ujowundu C.O. and Alisi C.S. (2016). In vivo antiplasmodial activity of ethanol and aqueous extracts of Uvaria chamae and Phyllantus amarus plants. FUTO Journal Series, 2 (2): 83 – 97. Available at www.futojnls.org
  64. Iheanacho, K.M.E., Ibegbulem, C.O., Emejulu, A.A., Okwu, G.N. and Igbo, N.M. (2016). Phytochemistry and LD50 of aqueous and ethanol extracts of Strophanthus hispidus. FUTO Journal Series, 2 (2): 300 – 309. Available at www.futojnls.org
  65. L. A. Nwaogu, C. U. Igwe, C. O. Ibegbulem and A. C. Udebuani (2016).  Effect of seed and pulp aqueous extracts of Citrullus colocynthis on oxidative stress parameters of albino rats.  NISEB Journal, 16 (3): 104-109. Available at http://www.nisebjournal.org
  66. Ibegbulem, C.O., Ene, A.C., Nwanpka, P., Chikezie, P.C. and Igwe, C.U. (2017) Effect of wood charcoal powder on the rate of microbial production of lactic acid in dehulled and undehulled Vigna unguiculata pastes. Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences, 7 (2): 587. DOI:10.4172/2155-9600.1000587 Available at https://www.omicsonline.org/open-access/effect-of-wood-charcoal-powder-on-rate-of-microbial-production-of-lactic-acid-in-dehulled-and-undehulled-vigna-unguiculata-pastes-2155-9600-1000587.pdf
  67. Chiedozie O. Ibegbulem and Paul C. Chikezie (2018). Comparative Proximate Composition and Cyanide Content of Peeled and Unpeeled Cassava Roots Processed into Garri by Traditional Methods. Research Journal of Food and Nutrition, 2 (2): 1-13. Available at https://www.sryahwapublications.com/research-journal-of-food-and-nutrition/pdf/v2-i2/1.pdf