Dr. Joshua Olajiire Babayemi
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Dr. Joshua Olajiire Babayemi

Associate Professor
Environmental Management and Toxicology, University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, Nigeria

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Analytical and Environmental Chemistry from University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

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Biography

Joshua Babayemi is an Associate Professor in Environmental Management and Toxicology. He is an Environmental Chemist, Environmental Data Scientist, and currently the Acting Head of the Department of Biosciences and Biotechnology, the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, Nigeria

Area of Interest:

Environmental Sciences
100%
Environment Management
62%
Waste Management
90%
Environmental Management
75%
Environmental Protection
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
1
Articles
53
Abstracts
7

Selected Publications

  1. Guida, Y., R. Capella, N. Kajiwara, J.O. Babayemi, J.P.M. Torres and R. Weber, 2022. Inventory approach for short-chain chlorinated paraffins for the stockholm convention implementation in Brazil. Chemosphere, Vol. 287. 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132344.
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  2. Olajiir, B.J., C.C. Emmanue and E.C. Paula, 2020. Bio-adsorption of heavy metal ions from aqueous solution using Uziza (Piper guineense) stem: Characterization, equilibrium and thermodynamic studies. Singapore J. Sci. Res., 10: 282-292.
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  3. Ogundele, D., M.B. Ogundiran, J.O. Babayemi and M.K. Jha, 2020. Material and substance flow analysis of used lead acid batteries in Nigeria: Implications for recovery and environmental quality. J. Health Pollut., Vol. 10. .
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  4. Nwude, D.O., J.O. Babayemi and C.P. Ajibode, 2020. Heavy metals level in Clarias gariepinus (Catfish), Oreochromis niloticus (Tilapia) and Chrysichthys nigroditatus (Bagrid catfish) collected from Ogun River, Ogun State, Nigeria. J. Appl. Sci. Environ. Manage., 24: 1433-1440.
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  5. Azeez, R.M. and J.O. Babayemi, 2020. Levels of heavy metals in commonly consumed vegetables obtained from some markets in Ota, Nigeria. Anchor Univ. J. Sci. Technol., 1: 96-101.
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  6. Unyimadu, J.P., O. Osibanjo and J.O. Babayemi, 2019. Concentration and distribution of organochlorine pesticides in sediments of the Niger River, Nigeria. J. Health Pollut., Vol. 9. .
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  7. Babayemi, J.O., I.C. Nnorom, O. Osibanjo and R. Weber, 2019. Ensuring sustainability in plastics use in Africa: Consumption, waste generation, and projections. Environ. Sci. Eur., Vol. 31. 10.1186/s12302-019-0254-5.
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  8. Unyimadu, J.P., O. Osibanjo and J.O. Babayemi, 2018. Selected persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in water of River Niger: Occurrence and distribution. Environ. Monit. Assess., Vol. 190. 10.1007/s10661-017-6378-4.
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  9. Unyimadu, J.P., O. Osibanjo and J.O. Babayemi, 2018. Polychlorinated biphenyls in brackish water fish in the River Niger, Nigeria. J. Health Pollut., Vol. 8. .
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  10. Unyimadu, J.P., O. Osibanjo and J.O. Babayemi, 2018. Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in River Niger, Nigeria: Occurrence, distribution and composition profiles. Toxicol. Ind Health, 34: 54-67.
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  11. Unyimadu, J.P., O. Osibanjo and J.O. Babayemi, 2018. Levels of organochlorine pesticides in brackish water fish from Niger River, Nigeria. J. Environ. Public Health, Vol. 2018. 10.1155/2018/2658306.
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  12. Babayemi, J.O., M.B. Ogundiran, R. Weber and O. Osibanjo, 2018. Initial inventory of plastics imports in Nigeria as a basis for more sustainable management policies. J. Health Pollut., Vol. 8. 10.5696/22156-9614-8.18.1.
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  13. Babayemi, J.O., O.H. Olafimihan and D.O. Nwude, 2017. Assessment of heavy metals in waterleaf from various sources in Ota, Nigeria. J. Appl. Sci. Environ. Manage., 21: 1163-1168.
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  14. Babayemi, J.O., O. Osibanjo, O. Sindiku and R. Weber, 2016. Inventory and substance flow analysis of polybrominated diphenyl ethers in the Nigerian transport sector-end-of-life vehicles policy and management. Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res. 10.1007/s11356-016-6574-8.
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  15. Babayemi, J.O., O. Osibanjo and R. Weber, 2016. Material and substance flow analysis of mobile phones in Nigeria: A step for progressing e-waste management strategy. J. Mater. Cycles Waste Manage., 19: 731-742.
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  16. Babayemi, J.O., M.B. Ogundiran and O. Osibanjo, 2016. Overview of environmental hazards and health effects of pollution in developing countries: A case study of Nigeria. Environ. Quality Manage., 26: 51-71.
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  17. Babayemi, J.O., 2016. Overview of levels of organochlorine pesticides in surface water and food items in Nigeria. J. Environ. Earth Sci., 6: 77-86.
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  18. Adeyeye, J.A., I.M. Adekunle, J.O. Babayemi and C.O. Adeofun, 2016. Effects of elevated ambient temperature on Telfairia occidentallis was mitigated by conservative agriculture: A demonstration of global warming and adaptation measures. J. Environ. Earth Sci., 6: 109-119.
  19. Sindiku, O., J.O. Babayemi, M. Tysklind, O. Osibanjo and R. Weber et al., 2015. Polybrominated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans (PBDD/Fs) in e-waste plastic in Nigeria. Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res., 22: 14515-14529.
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  20. Sindiku, O., J. Babayemi, O. Osibanjo, M. Schlummer, M. Schluep, A. Watson and R. Weber, 2015. Polybrominated diphenyl ethers listed as Stockholm Convention POPs, other brominated flame retardants and heavy metals in e-waste polymers in Nigeria. Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res., 22: 14489-14501.
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  21. Ogundiran, M.B., T.G. Buluku, J.O. Babayemi and O. Osibanjo, 2015. Waste rechargeable electric lamps: Characterisation and recovery of lead from their lead-acid batteries. J. Mater. Cycles Waste Manage., 19: 163-171.
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  22. Babayemi, J., O. Sindiku, O. Osibanjo and R. Weber, 2015. Substance flow analysis of polybrominated diphenyl ethers in plastic from EEE/WEEE in Nigeria in the frame of Stockholm Convention as a basis for policy advice. Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res., 22: 14502-14514.
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  23. Ogundiran, M.B., O.A. Oyetade, J.O. Babayemi and O. Osibanjo, 2014. Potential environmental hazards of non-rechargeable electric torch wastes in Nigeria. Int. J. Environ. Waste Manage., 13: 115-130.
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  24. Babayemi, J.O., O. Osibanjo and R. Weber, 2014. Assessment of use, reuse and end‐of‐life disposal and X‐ray fluorescence analysis screening of waste mobile phones in Nigeria. Environ. Quality Manage., 23: 1-12.
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  25. Fakankun, O.A., J.O. Babayemi and J.J. Utiaruk, 2013. Variations in the mineral composition and heavy metals content of Moringa oleifera. Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol., 7: 371-379.
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  26. Nwude, D.O., J.O. Babayemi and W. Owonifari, 2012. Comparison of phosphoric and nitric acid digestion procedures for the determination of metals in cow parts by atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Int. J. Applied Res. Technol., 1: 100-106.
  27. Fakankun, O.A., J.O. Babayemi and S.O. Akosile, 2012. Evaluation of fish gills as potential target organ for accumulation of heavy metals. Afr. J. Anim. Biomed. Sci., 7: 15-18.
  28. Babayemi, J.O., Z.S. Ololade, O.J. Onipede and K.T. Dauda, 2012. Evaluation of livestock dung for potash alkali and metal contents. Int. J. Applied Res. Technol., 1: 107-112.
  29. Ogundiran, M.B., J.O. Babayemi and C.G. Nzeribe, 2011. Determination of metal content and an assessment of the potential use of waste cashew nut ash (CNSA) as source for potash production. BioResources, 6: 529-536.
  30. Ogundiran, M.B., J.O. Babayemi and C.G. Nzeribe, 2011. Application of waste cashew nut shell ash showed significant reduction in mobility of Pb and Cd in waste battery contaminated soil. Pacific J. Sci. Technol., 12: 472-478.
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  31. Nwude, D.O., P.A.C. Okoye and J.O. Babayemi, 2011. Assessment of heavy metal concentrations in the liver of cattle at slaughter during three different seasons. Res. J. Environ. Sci., 5: 288-294.
  32. Nwude, D.O., J.O. Babayemi and I.O. Abhulimen, 2011. Metal quantification in cattle: A case of cattle at slaughter at Ota Abattoir, Nigeria. J. Toxicol. Environ. Health Sci., 3: 271-274.
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  33. Kayode, A.A.A., J.O. Babayemi, E.O. Abam and O.T. Kayode, 2011. Occurrence and health implications of high concentrations of Cadmium and Arsenic in drinking water sources in selected towns of Ogun State, South West, Nigeria. J. Toxicol. Environ. Health Sci., 3: 385-391.
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  34. Babayemi, J.O., G.O. Adewuyi, K.T. Dauda and A.A.A. Kayode, 2011. The Ancient alkali production technology and the modern improvement: A review. Asian J. Applied Sci., 4: 22-29.
  35. Babayemi, J.O., G.O. Adewuyi and N.O. Obi-Egbedi, 2011. Evaluation of options in wood waste management: Burning and consequent alkali production. J. Sustainable Dev. Environ. Protect., 1: 98-109.
  36. Nwude, D.O., P.C. Okoye and J.O. Babayemi, 2010. Assessment of accumulation of heavy metals in the kidney of cattle as a function of seasonal variation. Afr. J. Anim. Biomed. Sci., 5: 1-8.
  37. Nwude, D.O., P.A.C. Okoye and J.O. Babayemi, 2010. Heavy metal levels in animal muscle tissue: A case study of Nigerian raised cattle. Res. J. Applied Sci., 5: 146-150.
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  38. Nwude, D.O., P.A.C. Okoye and J.O. Babayemi, 2010. Blood heavy metal levels in cows at slaughter at Awka abattoir, Nigeria. Int. J. Dairy Sci., 5: 264-270.
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  39. Babayemi, J.O., K.T. Dauda, D.O. Nwude and A.A.A. Kayode, 2010. Evaluation of the composition and chemistry of ash and potash from various plant materials-a review. J. Applied Sci., 10: 1820-1824.
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  40. Babayemi, J.O., K.T. Dauda, A.A.A. Kayode, D.O. Nwude, J.A. Ajiboye, E.R. Essien and O.O. Abiona, 2010. Determination of potash alkali and metal contents of ashes obtained from peels of some varieties of Nigeria Grown Musa species. Bioresource, 5: 1384-1392.
  41. Babayemi, J.O. and G.O. Adewuyi, 2010. Assessment of combustion and potash production as options for management of wood waste. J. Applied Sci. Environ. Manage., 14: 73-75.
  42. Adewuyi, G.O., J.O. Babayemi and A.A. Olabanji, 2010. Assessment of toxicity of effluents discharged into waterways by some industries in Nigeria: A case study of Ibadan. Pacific J. Sci. Technol., 11: 538-543.
  43. Babayemi, J.O. and K.T. Dauda, 2009. Evaluation of solid waste generation, categories and disposal options in developing countries: A case study of Nigeria. J. Appl. Sci. Environ. Manage., 13: 83-88.
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