Dr. Victor Eshu Okpashi
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Dr. Victor Eshu Okpashi

Lecturer II
Cross River University of Technology, Nigeria


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Industrial Biochemistry and Biotechnology from University of Nigeria, Nigeria

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Area of Interest:

Chemistry
100%
Industrial Biochemistry
62%
Industrial Research
90%
Nanomedicine
75%
Biotechnology
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
3
Chapters
0
Articles
55
Abstracts
7

Selected Publications

  1. Okpashi, V.E., R.I. Uroko, J. Ogana, A. Agbafor and C.P. Nwuke, 2022. Effect of Alstonia boonei stem bark extracts on the activity of liver maker enzymes in rats induced by Ccl4. Baghdad Sci. J., 19: 1058-1065.
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  2. Ushie, O.A., F.E. Abeng, E. Ogah, V.E. Okpashi, S.O. Ama and N.N. Austin, 2021. Antioxidant activities of hexane, ethyl acetate, acetone and methanol, extracts of Mucuna pruriens. Chem. Res. J., 6: 47-51.
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  3. Okpashi, V.E., N.E. Etim, I.H. Inyang and U.N. Obeten 2021. Effect Of Agitated Chicken-Droppings for in Situ Bioremediation of Pahs in Spend Engine-Oil Contaminated Soil. J bio-sci. 29: 1-9.
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  4. Okpashi, V.E., E.E.A. Oyo-Ita, B.B. Jones, U.N. Obeten, K.M. Ucho and L.I. Ofoelo, 2021. identification and characterization of bioactive components in Datura stramonium leaves: An insight into drugs discovery, J. Appl. Sci. Environ. Manage., 25: 1789-1799.
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  5. Uroko, R.I., V.E. Okpashi, N.E. Etim and A.C. Fidelia 2020. Quantification of Heavy Metals in Canned Tomato Paste Sold in Ubani-Umuahia, Nigeria. J. bio-sci. 28: 1-11.
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  6. Uroko, R.I., V.E. Okpashi, B.P.R. Bayim, A.U. Onwuekwe and K.M. Ucho et al., 2020. Dietary Effect of Alstonia BooneiStem Bark Extract on Hematological Profiles of Wistar Albino Rats after Inducing Oxidative Stress with CCl4. Afr. J. Biol. Sci., 2: 45-56.
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  7. Okpashi, V.E., O.A. Ushie, F.E. Abeng and I.H. Inyang, 2020. Monitoring the in-situ bioremediation of spend engine-oil contaminated soil after irrigation with fermented chicken-droppings. J. Appl. Sci. Environ. Manage., 24: 411-416.
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  8. Okpashi, V.E., A.E.A. Offiong, E.N. Efut and O.G. Ogre, 2020. Evaluation of endocrine disruptors in the environment of Eket metropolis in Nigeria: An insight into public health and risk assessment. EQA-Int. J. Environ. Qual., 37: 1-9.
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  9. Elijah, P.J., B.C. Nwangum, V.E. Okpashi, A.I. Chukwunonyelum, K.M. Tchimene and O.I. Ogheneovo, 2020. Dietary benefits of Baphia nitida stem bark and antimicrobial effect on some pathogens. Pak. J. Sci. Ind. Res., 63: 135-141.
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  10. Uroko, I.R., V.E. Okpashi, U.N. Oluomachi, N.C. Paulinus, F.O. Nduka and O. Precious, 2019. Evaluation of heavy metals in selected fruits in Umuahia market,-Nigeria: Associating toxicity to effect for improved metal risk assessment. J. Applied Biol. Biotech., (In Press). .
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  11. Ude, V.N., V.E. Okpashi, A.E.A. Offiong and I.N.E. Onwurah, 2018. Evaluation of pond water after the culture of ostracods (Heterocypris incongruens): Associating toxicity with risk assessment. J. Res. Ecol., 6: 1556-1564.
  12. Okpashi, V.E., V.N. Ogugua, C.S. Ubani and N.O. Juliet, 2018. An evaluation of contaminant body burdens in selected fish species: Associating toxicity to upgrade the hazard assessment. Jordan J. Biol. Sci., 11: 171-177.
  13. Okpashi, V.E., N.O. Victor, U.C. Samuel, C.E. Tobechukwu and G.O. Chiamaka, 2018. Bacteriological and biochemical monitoring of qua-iboe river resources of eket community, Akwa Ibom state, Nigeria. J. Ind. Pollut. Control, 34: 1931-1940.
  14. Okpashi, V.E., B.C. Obi, I. Okagu and P.O. Okoroafor, 2018. Epidemiological assessment of testosterone levels in women population: A factorial analysis of cell proliferation. Biol. Med. (Aligarh), Vol. 10. 10.4172/0974-8369.1000440.
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  15. Nduka, F.O., S.C. Ubani, V.E. Okpashi, N.E. Nwankwo, S.A. Gometi, B.C. Nwaso and O.F.C. Nwodo, 2018. Utilization of banana, pineapple and watermelon wastes-substrate: As consortiums to remediating cyanide polluted soil. Am. J. Environ. Sci., 14: 77-85.
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  16. Magdalene, O.A., M.A. Agiang, V.E. Okpashi and G.E. Egbung, 2018. Evaluation of nutritional quality of some wild edible plants in central cross river, Nigeria. Am. J. Appl. Sci., 15: 314-320.
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  17. Lović, J.D. and V.D. Jović, 2018. Electrochemical behaviour of electrodeposited Pd and PdNi coatings for the ethanol oxidation reaction in alkaline solution. J. Electrochem. Sci. Eng., 8: 39-47.
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  18. Anayo, J.M., V.E. Okpashi and I.N.E. Onwurah, 2018. Impact of ultra violet radiation on polyethylene packaged water exposed to varying conditions: Are we drinking micro-plastics? Am. J. Biochem. Biotechnol., 14: 20-28.
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  19. Ujah, I.I., I.N.E. Onwurah, S.C. Ubani, D.O. Okeke and V.E. Okpashi, 2017. Assessing bioaccumulation in earth worms. J. Environ. Sci. Public Health, 1: 224-227.
  20. Ubani, S.C., O. Chukwudi, V.E. Okpashi, C.A. Osuji and G.E.M. Nwadike, 2017. Palm oil mill effluent effect on soil fertility: A longitudinal assessment of Zea mays plant. EQA-Int. J. Environ. Quality, 23: 43-53.
  21. Oyekachukwu, A.R., J.P. Elijah, O.V. Eshu and O.F.C. Nwodo, 2017. Anti-inflammatory effects of the chloroform extract of Annona muricata leaves on phospholipase A2 and prostaglandin synthase activities. Transl. Biomed., Vol. 8. 10.21767/2172-0479.100137.
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  22. Okpashi, V.E., V.N. Ogugua, S.C. Ubani, I.I. Ujah and J.N. Ozioko, 2017. Estimation of residual polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons concentration in fish species: Implication in reciprocal corollary. Cogent Environ. Sci., Vol. 3. 10.1080/23311843.2017.1303979.
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  23. Okpashi, V.E., O.V. Nwadiogbu, J.P. Elijah, C.S. Ubani and O.A. Oje et al., 2017. Comparability assessment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons tissue load in some fish: Implication on reciprocal synergism and risk assessment. Am. J. Environ. Sci., 13: 182-190.
  24. Okpashi, V.E., O.U. Njoku and V.N. Ogugua, 2017. Production of Emulsion from Fluted Pumpkin (Telfiariaoccidentalis Hook f) Seeds Oil. Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, pp: 69.
  25. Okpashi, V.E., 2017. Simplified Basic Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence. Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, pp: 97.
  26. Ofoelo, L.I., V.E. Okpashi, O.F.C. Nwodo and N. Adaora, 2017. Assessment of lipid profile indices of alloxan-induced diabetic rats using Irvingia gabonensis seeds extracts. Transl. Biomed., Vol. 8. .
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  27. Izuchukwu Ujah, I., D.O. Okeke and V.E. Okpashi, 2017. Determination of heavy metals in fish tissues, water and sediment from the onitsha segment of the river Niger Anambra state Nigeria. J. Environ. Anal. Toxicol., Vol. 7. 10.4172/2161-0525.1000507.
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  28. Efut, E.N., D.M. Akpo, V.E. Okpashi and E. Asuquo, 2017. Farmers' demographic variables: An insight into environmental conservation in Calabar. Int. J. Mod. Biol. Res., 5: 56-63.
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  29. Anosike, C.A., S.U. Mokwunye, V.E. Okpashi and O. Abonyi, 2017. Modulatory effects of bryophyllum pinnatum leaves extract on peroxidation indices of CCl4 Induced-Hepatotoxicity in Wistar Albino rats. Am. J. Pharmacol. Toxicol., 12: 62-67.
  30. Okpashi, V.E., V.N. Ogugua, I.N.E. Onwurah, C.S. Ubani and T.C. Ezike, 2016. Comparative assessment of TPHs and bioaccumulation in some fresh fish species in the Qua lbeo River of Eket of Akwa lbom State in Nigeria. Bangladesh J. Scient. Ind. Res., 51: 147-154.
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  31. Oje, O.A., V.E. Okpashi, J.C. Uzor, U.O. Uma, A.O. Irogbolu and I.N.E. Onwurah, 2016. Effect of acid and alkaline pretreatment on the production of biosurfactant from rice husk using Mucor indicus. Res. J. Environ. Toxicol., 10: 60-67.
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  32. Ogugua, V.N., V.E. Okpashi, C.S. Ubani, R.I. Uroko and G.O. Chiamaka, 2016. Assessment of ground water quality supply and BOD5 in Eket Community, Akwa Ibom State. Jokull J., 66: 175-184.
  33. Obi, B.C., T.C. Okoye, V.E. Okpashi, C.N. Igwe and E.O. Alumanah, 2016. Comparative study of the antioxidant effects of metformin, glibenclamide and repaglinide in alloxan-induced diabetic rats. J. Diabetes Res. Vol. 2016. 10.1155/2016/1635361.
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  34. Eshu, O.V., I. Wallace, E.T. Christian and U.R. Ikechukwu, 2016. Biochemical and bacteriological characterization of portable water supply in Eket community of Akwa Ibom state, Nigeria. Afr. J. Biotechnol. .
  35. Wallace, I., O.V. Eshu, O.B. Chukwunonso and U.C. Okoro, 2015. Synthesis and characterization of Zinc Oxide (ZnO) nanowire. J. Nanomed. Nanotechnol., Vol.6. 10.4172/2157-7439.1000321.
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  36. Okpashi, V.E., I. Wallace and D.M. Akpo, 2015. Crude oil contaminant and bio-remediation using brewery mash and earthworm (Nsukkadrilus mbae.) a consortium to cleaning-up and restoring soil fertility potentials. J. Pet. Environ. Biotechnol., Vol. 6. 10.4172/2157-7463.1000223.
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  37. Ogugua, V.N., V.E. Okpashi, K. Okechukwu and U.N. Obi, 2015. Production of biosurfactants from submerged fermented fruit bagasse of yellow cashew (Anacardium occidentale) using Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Int. J. Scient. Eng. Res., 6: 368-385.
  38. Iroha, O.K., O.U. Njoku, V.N. Ogugua and V.E. Okpashi, 2015. Characterization of biosurfactant produced from submerged fermentation of fruits bagasse of yellow cashew (Anacardium occidentale) using Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol., 9: 473-481.
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  39. Okpashi, V.E., P.R. Bayim and M. Obi-Abang, 2014. Antimicrobial effect of independence leaves (Chromolaena odorata) extracts. Int. J. Scient. Eng. Res., 5: 949-955.
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  40. Okpashi, V.E., M. Obi-Abang and P.R. Bayim, 2014. Effect of lemongrass (cymbopogon) extract on uterine smooth muscles of Wistar albino rats. Int. J. Scient. Eng. Res., 5: 982-988.
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  41. Okpashi, V.E., J.B. Ogana, P.R. Bayim and M. Obi-Abang, 2014. Emulsion produced from fluted pumpkin (Telfiaria occidentalis hook f) seeds oil and physico-chemical properties seeds oil. Int. J. Scient. Eng. Res., 5: 1234-1239.
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  42. Okpashi, V.E., B.P.R. Bayim and M. Obi-Abang, 2014. Comparative effects of some medicinal plants: Anacardium occidentale, Eucalyptus globulus, Psidium guajava and Xylopia aethiopica extracts in alloxan-induced diabetic male Wistar albino rats. Biochem. Res. Int. 10.1155/2014/203051.
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  43. Okpashi, V.E., V.N. Ogugua, E.A. Ugian and O.U. Njoku, 2013. Physico-chemical properties of fluted pumpkin (Telfiaria occidentalis hook f) seeds. Int. J. Eng. Sci., 2: 36-38.
  44. Okpashi, V.E., O.U. Njoku, V.N. Ogugua and E.A. Ugian, 2013. Characterization of fluted pumpkin (Telfiaria occidentalis hook f) seeds oil emulsion. Int. J. Eng. Sci., 2: 1-6.
  45. Abdulla, M. and J. Chmielnicka, 2008. New aspects on the distribution and metabolism of essential trace elements after dietary exposure to toxic metals. Biol. Trace. Elem. Res., 23: 25-53.
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