Dr. Felicia Nkechi Ekeh
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Dr. Felicia Nkechi Ekeh

Senior Lecturer
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Zoology from University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria

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Area of Interest:

Environmental Sciences
100%
Environment Protection
62%
Environmental Studies
90%
Entomology
75%
Pest Mangement
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
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Abstracts
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Selected Publications

  1. 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.
  2. Ekeh, F.N., G.E. Odo, J.E. Agwu and C.B. Anya, 2017. Fecundity and condition factor of Clarias anguillaris of Oguta lake, Nigeria. Fish. Aquaculture J., 8: 1-6.
  3. Odo, G.E., N.E. Ekechukwu, E.J. Agwu, I.O.E. Aguzie and B. Ugwuezumba, 2016. Modification of pathogenic microbiota and histology of gastrointestinal tract of Archachatina marginata (Swainson, 1821) by Carica papaya seed meal. Afr. J. Microbiol. Res., 10: 1612-1617.
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  4. Odo, G.E., J.E. Agwu, C.O. Ezea, G.C. Aguoru and C. Anya, 2016. Prevalence of intestinal parasites among school children in Uzo-Uwani local governemnt area of Enugu State. Int. J. Res. Stud. Microbiol. Biotechnol., 2: 7-14.
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  5. Odo, G.E., E.J. Agwu, F.N. Ekeh, E.N. Ekechukwu, C.O. Ezea and N.A. Akobe, 2016. Onchocerciasis along Anambra river system of Kogi State, North Central Nigeria. Transylvanian Rev., 24: 903-913.
  6. Odo, G.E., E.J. Agwu, F.N. Ekeh and C.O. Ezea, 2016. Effects of short term exposure on the behavior, haematology, oxidative stress biomarkers and biochemistry responses to aluminium phosphide in African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) juvenile. Ciencia e Tecnica, 31: 280-299.
  7. Odo, G.E., E.J. Agwu, F. Eke, C.B. Ikele and C.O. Ezea, 2016. Renal and hepatic histopathology of intraperitoneally administered potassium permanganate on Clarias gariepinus juveniles. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 15: 2332-2343.
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  8. Oboho, D.E., F.N. Ekeh, J.E. Eyo, Akpabio and E. Eno, 2016. Bioefficacy of cymbopogon citrates stapf leaf extract against Sitophilus zeamais Motschulky (Coleoptera:curculionidae) on stored maize grain, Zeamays L. Biopesticide Int., 12: 111-118.
  9. 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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  10. Odo, G.E., E.J. Agwu, F.N. Ekeh, N.E. Ekechukwu and N.I.K. Ossai et al., 2015. Checklist of spider fauna in Nsukka, Southeastern, Nigeria. Acad. J. Biotechnol., 3: 69-78.
  11. 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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  12. Ekeh, F.N., G.E. Odo, N.E. Ekechukwu, E.J. Agwu, C. Ikegbunam and A.S. Haruna, 2015. Effects of biopesticides on developmental stages and longevity of Callosobruchus maculatus in some leguminous grains. J. Parasitol. Vector Biol., 7: 9-21.
  13. Ekeh, F.N., C.B. Ikele and R. Obiezue, 2015. The effect of lead acetate on the testes of male albino rats. Adv. Life Sci. Technol., 38: 70-74.
  14. Asogwa, C.N., F.O. Ezenwajiaku, C.A. Okolo, F.N. Ekeh, D.D. Nwibo and C.O. Chukwuka, 2015. Behavioural and biochemical responses of juvenile catfish (Clarias gariepinus) exposed to graded concentrations of cassava waste water. Anim. Res. Int., 12: 2136-2142.
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  15. 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: 1119-1126.
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  16. Onoja, U.S., J.C. Ivoegbu, 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.
  17. Ivoke, N., O.N. Ivoke, C.D. Nwani, F.N. Ekeh, C.N. Asogwa, C.I. Atama and J.E. Eyo, 2014. Prevalence and transmission dynamics of Scistosoma heamatobium infection in a rural community of southwestern Ebonyi state, Nigeria. Trop. Biomed., 31: 77-88.
  18. Ivoke, N., C.E. Odii, O.N. Ivoke, F.N. Ekeh, G.E. Odo and C.N. Asogwa, 2014. Prevalence and risk factors for intestinal nematode infections in children as environmental health indicators for prevention in sub-Saharan tropical communities of Ebonyi state, Nigeria. Anim. Res. Int., 11: 1840-1850.
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  19. 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.
  20. Eyo, J.E., I.E. Onah, P.O. Ubachukwu, N. Ivoke and F.N. Ekeh, 2014. Effects of climate conditions on the biting density and relative abundance of Simulium damnosum complex in a rural Nigerian farm settlement. Ann. Agric. Environ. Med., 21: 697-700.
  21. Eyo, J.E., F.N. Ekeh, N. Ivoke, C.I. Atama, I.E. Onah, N.E. Ezenwaji and C.B. Ikele, 2014. Survey of tick infestation of cattle at four selected grazing sites in the tropics. Global Veterinaria, 12: 479-486.
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  22. Ekeh, F.N., G.E. Odo, N. Ivoke, C.S. Ubani and N.O. Nweze et al., 2014. Evaluations on the Efficacy of some biopesticidal powders on the natality (Birth rate) of Callosobruchus maculatus (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) in some leguminous grains. Int. J. Sci. Eng. Res., 5: 646-657.
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  23. 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.
  24. Asogwa, C.N., C.C. Onyeka, E.C. Odii, F.N. Ekeh, C.B. Ikele, B.O. Mgbenka and J.E. Eyo, 2014. Haematological and cortisol dynamics in albino rats stimulated by intake of methanolic extract of Cola acuminata. World J. Med. Sci., 10: 384-391.
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  25. Odo, G.E., E. Dibua, F.N. Ekeh, N. Ivoke, C.N. Asogwa, D.A. Avoaja and C.I. Atama, 2013. The breeding biology and hematological profile of Gymnarchus niloticus Cuvier 1829 (Osteoglossiformes: Gymnarchidae) in semi-intensively managed ponds in the floodplain of the river Anambra, Nigeria. J. Fish. Aquaculture, 4: 103-109.
  26. Nwani, C.D., D.O. Ugwu, O.C. Okeke, G.C. Onyishi, F.N. Ekeh, C. Atama and L.O. Eneje, 2013. Toxicity of the Chlorpyrifos-based pesticide Termifos: Effects on behavior and biochemical and haematological parameters of African cat fish Clarias gariepinus. Afr. J. Aquatic Sci., 38: 255-262.
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  27. 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.
  28. Ivoke, N., J.E. Eyo, O.N. Ivoke, C.D. Nwani and E.C. Odii et al., 2013. Anaemia prevalence and associated factors among women attending antenatal clinics in South-western Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Int. J. Med. Med. Sci., 46: 1354-1359.
  29. Eyo, J.E., L.O. Nwachukwu, I.E. Onah, C.I. Atama, F.N. Ekeh, N.E. Ezenwaji and N. Ivoke, 2013. Effects of the aqueous root extract of Vernonia amygdalina on the haematological profile of Rattus norvegicus. Adv. Life Sci. Technol., 11: 19-24.
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  30. Ekeh, F.N., K.I. Oleru, N. Ivoke, C.D. Nwani and J.E. Eyo, 2013. Effects of Citrus sinensis peel oil on the oviposition and development of cowpea beetle vCallosobruchus maculatus (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in some leguminous grain. Pak. J. Zool., 45: 967-974.
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  31. Ekeh, F.N., I.E. Onah, C.I. Atama, N. Ivoke and J.E. Eyo, 2013. Effectiveness of botanical powders against Callosobruchus maculatus (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) in some stored leguminous grains under laboratory conditions. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 12: 1384-1391.
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  32. Ekeh, F.N., G.E. Odo, D.A. Avoaja, N.E. Ekechukwu, N.C. Asogwa, U. Nzekwe and U.E.M. Dibua, 2013. Efficacy of plant products (powder extracts) and a chemical pesticides as oviposition deterrent on Callosobruchus maculatus in leguminous grains. Int. J. Indigenous Med. Plants, 46: 2051-2063.
  33. Edelduok, E.G., F.N. Ekeh, N.E. Ezenwanji, C.I. Atama and J.E. Eyo, 2013. Efficacy of a single dose albendazole chemotherapy on human intestinal helminthiasis among school children in selected rural tropical communities. Ann. Trop. Med. Public Health, 6: 413-417.
  34. 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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  35. Ekeh, F.N., B.C. Ikele, I.E. Onah, O.C. Chukwuka and C.N. Asogwa, 2012. Repellent and larvicidal effect of Detarium microcarpum on the larva of Dermestes maculatus in Gardus morpha. World J. Biotechnol., 13: 1956-1961.
  36. Amalu, C.T., N. Ivoke, F.N. Ekeh, N.E. Ezenwaji, C.I. Atama, F.C. Okafor and J.E. Eyo, 2012. Comparative analysis of Acon-plasmodium falciparum rapid malaria diagnostic test with routine microscopy among school children and pregnant women in a rural community in Enugu state, Nigeria. Anim. Res. Int., 9: 1585-1600.
  37. Ikele, B.C., I.T. Ikele, I.N. Ossai and F.N. Ekeh, 2011. Comparative potency study of toad (Bufo regularis) Pituitary and Clarias gariepinus Pituitary in induced breeding of Clarias gariepinus. J. Applied Sci., 14: 9982-9988.
  38. Ekeh, F.N., B.C. Ikele, O.C. Chukwuka, C.N. Asogwa and J.E. Eyo, 2011. The prevalence of blood protozoan of Agama agama in Nsukka local government area. J. Sci. Eng. Technol., 18: 10462-10470.
  39. Ekeh, F.N., B.C. Ikele, N.E. Ekechukwu and E.L. Okpara, 2011. Biometrical characterization, length-weight relationship and condition factor of Mormyrids in Anambra river basin. J. Applied Sci., 14: 10051-10065.
  40. Ekechukwu, N.E. and F.N. Ekeh, 2011. Effects of Sodium chloride concentrations on larvae and pupae of Aedes aegypti. Anim. Res. Int., 8: 1458-1466.
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  41. Ekeh, F.N., N.E. Ekechukwu, C.I. Atama and I.C. Atta, 2010. Hematology profile of Albino Rats given feed and water contaminated with varied concentrations of used Engine oil. Anim. Res. Int., 7: 1229-1235.
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  42. Ekeh, F.N., B.C. Ikele, N.E. Ekechukwu, J.E. Eyo and C.M. Ene, 2010. Studies on the effect of crude oil fraction on the lipid profile of Achatina achatina. J. Sci. Eng. Technol., 17: 9744-9749.
  43. 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.
  44. Ekeh, F.N. and N.E. Ekechukwu, 2009. Ecto and gut parasitic fauna of the African giant rat Cricetomys gambianus in a semi urban tropical community. Anim. Res. Int., 6: 1082-1085.
  45. Ekeh, F.N., N.E. Ekechukwu and I.E. Onah, 2008. Arthropod pest of dried fish and fish by-products in a tropical urban community market. Anim. Res. Int., 5: 900-903.
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  46. Ezenwaji, H.M.G. and F.N. Offiah, 2003. The biology of Pellonula leonensis Boulenger, 1916 (Osteichthyes: Clupeidae) in Anambra river, Nigeria. Bio-Research, 1: 33-50.
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