Dr. Emmanuel Edet Etim
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Dr. Emmanuel Edet Etim

Senior Lecturer
Department of Chemical Sciences, Federal University Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from Indian Institute of Science, India

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Biography

Mr. Emmanuel Edet Etim is Research Fellow at Department of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India. His main area of interest focuses on Molecular Sciences, Physical Science Engineering and Environmental Sciences. His area of expertise includes Physical Chemistry, Adsorption studies, Spectroscopy, Atospheric Chemistry Astrochemistry, Combustion, Computational Chemistry, and Thermochemistry. He has published 45 research articles in journals contributed as author/co-author.

Area of Interest:

Chemistry
100%
Physical Chemistry
62%
Spectroscopy
90%
Computational Chemistry
75%
Astrochemistry
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
2
Articles
97
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Amaihunwa, K.C., E.A. Etim, E.O. Osime and Z.A. Jeremiah, 2022. Anthropometric variables and hematological parameters among people with obesity in Sapele South-South Nigeria. J. Med. Lab. Diagn., 12: 1-5.
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  2. Kingsley, C.A. A.E. Emmanuel, O.O. Everista and A.J. Zacchaeus, 2021. Haematological parameters among obese and non-obese individuals in Sapele, Southern Nigeria. Borno Med. J., Vol. 18. .
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  3. Etim, E.A., K. Amaihunwa, Z. Jeremiah and E. Osime, 2021. Evaluation of neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio and monocyte count among adult obese subjects in sapele, Southern Nigeria. J. Med. Res. Health Sci., 4: 1324-1328.
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  4. Amaihunwa, K.C., E.A. Etim, E.O. Osime and Z.A. Jeremiah, 2021. Effect of obesity on tissue factor, tissue plasminogen activator and plasminogen activator inhibitor among obese people in Sapele Southern Nigeria. Biomed. Sci., 7: 81-85.
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  5. Amaihunwa, K.C., E.A. Etim, E.O. Osime and Z.A. Jeremiah, 2021. Effect of age on procoagulants in people with obesity at Sapele, Southern Nigeria. World J. Adv. Res. Rev., 11: 58-63.
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  6. Amaihunwa, K.C., E.A. Etim, E.O. Osime and Z.A. Jeremiah, 2021. Correlation of body mass index (BMI) with hematological indices and procoagulants among people with obesity in Sapele, Southern Nigeria. Afr. J. Med. Health Sci., 20: 145-150.
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  7. Amaihunwa, K., E.A. Etim, E. Osime and Z.A. Jeremiah, 2021. Effect of obesity on soluble vascular cell-adhesion molecules, fibrinogen, and von willebrand factor antigen among obese people in Sapele, Southern Nigeria. Pathol. Lab. Med. Int., 13: 21-26.
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  8. Etim, E.A., O.C. Adjekuko, B.U. Ahmadu and J.N. Nweke, 2020. Hemoglobin genotype polymorphism in gravidas women attending federal medical center Yola, Nigeria. Interventions Pediatr. Dent. Open Access J., 4: 288-290.
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  9. Etim, E.A., A.O. Collins, A.B. Usman and J.N. Nweke, 2020. Erythrocyte indices and leucocyte count of children with plasmodium falciparum infection in Yola, Nigeria. Biomed. J. Sci. Tech. Res., 29: 22477-22481.
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  10. Etim, E.A., A.O. Collins and J.N. Nweke, 2020. Hematological parameters of children with bee sting envenomation in Yola Northeastern Nigeria. World J. Adv. Res. Rev., 7: 213-217.
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  11. Etim, E.A., A.O. Collins and J.N. Nweke, 2020. Analysis of hematological parameters of non-sickle men with priapism in Yola, Nigeria. J. Clin. Biomed. Res., Vol. 2. 10.47363/JCBR/2020(2)110.
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  12. Ushie, O.A., E.E. Etim, A.I. Onen, C. Andrew, U. Lawal and G.P. Khanal, 2019. Computational Studies of β-amyrin acetate (C32H52O2) detected in methanol leaf extract of Chrysophyllum albidium. J. Chem. Soc. Niger., 44: 561-581.
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  13. Etim, E.A., Y.A. Adebayo and O.E. Ifeanyi, 2019. Effect of achyranthes aspera leaf extract on hematological parameters of swiss albino mice. World J. Public Health, 4: 96-101.
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  14. Etim, E.A., E.F. Chagwa, E.I. Obeagu and A.A. Udokang, 2019. Staining effect of methanolic extract of Hibiscus Sabdariffa calyx on thin peripheral blood smear. J. Dis., 6: 1-6.
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  15. Sil, M., P. Gorai, A. Das, B. Bhat, E.E. Etim and S.K. Chakrabarti, 2018. Chemical modeling for predicting the abundances of certain aldimines and amines in hot cores. Astrophysical J., Vol. 853. 10.3847/1538-4357/aa984d.
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  16. Inyang, E.J., E.E. Etim, D.I. Ugwuja and O.P. Ukafia, 2018. Effect of time on the enzymatic saccharification and fermentation of Alstonia boonei for ethanol production. Int. J. Mod. Chem., 10: 14-32.
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  17. Etim, E.E., U. Lawal, C. Andrew and I.S. Udegbunam, 2018. Computational studies on C3H4N2 isomers. Int. J. Adv. Res. Chem. Sci., 5: 29-40.
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  18. Etim, E.E., P. Gorai, A. Das, S.K. Chakrabarti and E. Arunan, 2018. Interstellar hydrogen bonding. Adv. Space Res., 61: 2870-2880.
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  19. Etim, E.E., P. Gorai, A. Das and E. Arunan, 2018. Theoretical investigation of interstellar C-C-O and C-O-C bonding backbone molecules. Astrophys. Space Sci., Vol. 363. 10.1007/s10509-017-3226-5.
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  20. Etim, E.E., G.E. Oko, A.I. Onen, O.A. Ushie, C. Andrew, U. Lawal and G.P. Khanal, 2018. Computational studies of sulphur trioxide (SO3) and its protonated analogues. J. Chem. Soc. Nigeria, 43: 10-17.
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  21. Etim, E.E., A.I. Onen, C. Andrew, U. Lawal, I.S. Udegbunam and O.A. Ushie, 2018. Computational studies of C5H5N Isomers. J. Chem. Soc. Nig., 43: 1-9.
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  22. Emmanuel, E., L. Usman, K. Govinda and M. Idaresit, 2018. Periodic Trends among Interstellar Molecular Species: The Case of Oxygen- and Sulfur-Containing Species. In: Basic Concepts Viewed from Frontier in Inorganic Coordination Chemistry, Akitsu, T. (Ed.). Chapter 6, IntechOpen, London, UK., ISBN: 978-1-78984-865-6, pp: 99-122.
  23. Andrew, C., E.E. Etim, O.A. Ushie and G.P. Khanal, 2018. Vibrational-rotational spectra of normal acetylene and doubly deuterated acetylene: Experimental and computational studies. Chem. Sci. Trans., 7: 77-82.
  24. Ushie, O.A., E.E. Etim, H.M. Adamu, I.Y. Chindo, C. Andrew and G.P. Khanal, 2017. Quantum chemical studies on decyl heptadecanoate (C27H54O2) detected in ethyl acetae leaf extract of Chrysophyllum albidium. Elixir Applied Chem., 111: 48828-48838.
  25. Onen, A.I., J. Joseph, E. Etim and N.O. Eddy, 2017. Quantum chemical studies on the inhibition mechanism of Ficus carica, FC and Vitellaria paradoxa, VP leaf extracts. J. Adv. Chem. Sci., 3: 496-498.
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  26. Itodo, A.U., J.E. Asuquo and E.E. Etim, 2017. Metallic soaps of Ricinus oil: Adsorption isotherms and effects of ionic charge. Sci. Afr. J. Sci. Issues Res. Essays, 5: 51-60.
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  27. Itodo, A.U., E.E. Etim and I.E. Mbakara, 2017. Metallic soaps of ricinoleic acid: Adsorption isotherms and effects of ionic charge. Int. J. Adv. Res. Chem. Sci., 4: 31-39.
  28. Gorai, P., A. Das, A. Das, B. Sivaraman, E.E. Etim and S.K. Chakrabarti, 2017. A search for interstellar monohydric thiols. Astrophysical J., Vol. 836. 10.3847/1538-4357/836/1/70.
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  29. Etim, E.E., P. Gorai, A. Das, and E. Arunan, 2017. Interstellar protonated molecular species. Adv. Space Res., 60: 709-721.
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  30. Etim, E.E., M.E. Onudibia, J.E. Asuquo, O.P. Ukafia, C. Andrew and O.A. Ushie, 2017. Interstellar C3S: Different dipole moment, different column density, same astronomical source. FUW Trends Sci. Technol. J., 2: 574-577.
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  31. Etim, E.E., I.E. Mbakara, G.P. Khana, E.J. Inyang, O.P. Ukafia and I.F. Sambo, 2017. Coupled cluster predictions of spectroscopic parameters for (Potential) interstellar protonated species. Elixir Comput. Chem., 111: 48818-48822.
  32. Etim, E.E., I.E. Mbakara, E.J. Inyang, O.A. Ushie, U. Lawal and C. Andrew, 2017. Spectroscopy of linear interstellar carbon chain isotopologues: Meeting experimental accuracy. Trop. J. Applied Nat. Sci., 2: 11-16.
  33. Etim, E.E., H.A. Ashu, I.E. Mbakara, E.J. Inyang, O.P. Ukafia and I.F. Sambo, 2017. Quantum chemical calculations on oxygen monofluoride (OF) and its protonated analogues: Comparison of methods. Elixir Comput. Chem., 111: 48823-48827.
  34. Etim, E.E., E.J. Inyang, O.A. Ushie, I.E. Mbakara and C.A.U. Lawal, 2017. Is ESA relationship the tool in searching for interstellar heterocycles? FUW Trends Sci. Technol. J., 2: 665-678.
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  35. Etim, E.E., B.S. Abah, I.E. Mbakara, E.J. Inyang and O.P. Ukafia, 2017. Quantum chemical calculations on silicon monoxide (SiO) and its protonated analogues. Trop. J. Applied Nat. Sci., 2: 61-68.
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  36. Etim, E.E., A.U. Itodo and J.E. Asuquo, 2017. Effects of ionic charge and ionic concentrations on the adsorption of cationic soaps onto a metal ore. Sci-Afric J. Scient. Issues Res. Essays, 5: 61-68.
  37. Etim, E.E., A.U. Itodo and I.E. Mbakara, 2017. Isotherm studies of mono, divalent and trivalent cationic soaps onto derived Fe2O3 adsorbent surface. Int. J. Adv. Res. Chem. Sci., 4: 13-22.
  38. Etim, E.E., P. Gorai, A. Das, and E. Arunan, 2017. C5H9N Isomers: Pointers to possible branched chain interstellar molecules. Eur. Phys. J., Vol. 71. 10.1140/epjd/e2017-70611-3 .
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  39. Etim, E.E. and I.E. Mbakara, 2017. Phytoremediation of water bodies. Curr. Environ. Eng., 4: 18-24.
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  40. Etim, E.E. and E. Arunan, 2017. Partition function and astronomical observation of interstellar isomers: Is there a link? Adv. Space Res., 59: 1161-1171.
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  41. Etim, E.E. and E. Arunan, 2017. Accurate rotational constants for linear interstellar carbon chains: Achieving experimental accuracy. Astrophys. Space Sci., Vol. 362. 10.1007/s10509-016-2979-6.
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  42. Asuquo, J.E., I.S. Udegbunam and E.E. Etim, 2017. Effect of temperature on the adsorption of metallic soaps of castor seed oil onto haematite. Int. J. Adv. Res. Chem. Sci., 4: 40-44.
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  43. Asuquo, J.E., I.S. Udegbunam and E.E. Etim, 2017. Comparative studies on the extraction, characterization and potential applications of some Nigerian seed oils. FUW Trends Sci. Technol. J., 2: 397-400.
  44. Asuquo, J.E., D.I. Ugwuja and E.E. Etim, 2017. Effect of time on the adsorption of metallic soaps onto hematite in aqueous media. Int. J. Mod. Chem., 9: 69-77.
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  45. Asuquo, J.E., D.I. Ugwuja and E.E. Etim, 2017. Effect of concentration on the adsorption of metallic soaps shea butter onto hematite in aqueous media. Int. J. Mod. Chem., 9: 93-99.
  46. Andrew, C., E.E. Etim, O.A. Ushie and J.N. Job, 2017. Deep eutectic solvents: An overview of its application as a "Green" extractant. Int. J. Adv. Res. Chem. Sci., 4: 23-30.
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  47. Etim, E.E., P. Gorai, A. Das, S.K. Chakrabarti and E. Arunan, 2016. Systematic theoretical study on the interstellar carbon chain molecules. Astrophys. J., Vol. 832, No. 2. 10.3847/0004-637X/832/2/144.
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  48. Etim, E.E. and E. Arunan, 2016. Interstellar isomeric species: Energy, stability and abundance relationship. Eur. Phys. J. Plus, Vol. 131. 10.1140/epjp/i2016-16448-0.
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  49. Akpan, G.E., E.E. Udoessien and E.E. Etim, 2016. Soil quality studies for some physicochemical parameters and concentrations of toxic heavy metals in coastal areas in akwa Ibom state. Int. J. Environ. Bioenergy, 11: 122-139.
  50. Udoji, I.A. and E.E. Etim, 2015. Dynamics of Mx+ salts of fatty acids adsorption onto metallic ores. Int. J. Environ. Sci. Dev., 6: 205-210.
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  51. Etim, E.E. and E. Arunan, 2015. Rotational spectroscopy and interstellar molecules. Planex Newslett., 5: 16-21.
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  52. Ushie, O.A., P.A. Neji, E.E. Etim and G.E. Nsor, 2013. Phytochemical screening and antimicrobial activities of Phyllanthus amarus stem bark extracts. Int. J. Mod. Biol. Med., 3: 101-112.
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  53. Umoh, S.D. and E.E. Etim, 2013. Determination of heavy metal contents from dumpsites within Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom state, Nigeria. Int. J. Eng. Sci., 2: 123-129.
  54. Ogah, E., I.S. Eneji and E.E. Etim, 2013. Seasonal variation of physicochemical properties of selected rivers in north central states of Nigeria. Int. J. Modern Anal. Sep. Sci., 2: 31-38.
  55. Odoh, R., I.S. Udebunam and E.E. Etim, 2013. Impact of automobile exhaust and dust on the concentrations of trace heavy metals in some of vegetables and fruits sold along the major roads and traffic junctions in Abuja metropolis. Int. J. Modern Anal. Sep. Sci., 2: 39-49.
  56. Lawal, U. and E.E. Etim, 2013. Recent advances in the application of polarographic techniques in chemical analysis. Int. J. Modern Anal. Sep. Sci., 2: 61-70.
  57. Etim, E.E., U. Lawal, C. Andrew and I.S. Udebunam, 2013. Public awareness of low-carbon economy in Nigeria: A case study of Kaduna, north-west Nigeria. Int. J. Eng. Sci., 2: 62-65.
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  58. Etim, E.E., I.U. Akpan and E. Ibok, 2013. Globalization and the educational system in Nigeria. Int. J. Modern Manage. Sci., 2: 7-17.
  59. Etim, E.E., I.S. Udegbunam, U. Lawal and C. Andrew, 2013. Levels of awareness of low carbon economy among the general public in Abia state, Nigeria. Int. J. Adv. Scient. Tech. Res., 2: 606-614.
  60. Etim, E.E., C. Andrew, O.A. Ushie and U. Lawal, 2013. Analysis of heavy metal levels in mudfish (Clarias gariepineus) in Itu river, Akwa Ibom state, southern Nigeria. BIOINFO Environ. Pollut., 3: 16-18.
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  61. Etim, E.E. R. Odoh, A.U. Itodo, S.D. Umoh and U. Lawal, 2013. Water quality index for the assessment of water quality from different sources in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Front. Sci., 3: 89-95.
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  62. Asuquo, J.E., A.C.I. Anusiem and E.E. Etim, 2013. Extraction and characterization of castor seed oil from the south-eastern Nigeria. Int. J. Res. Adv. Phys. Sci., 3: 79-82.
  63. Akpan, I.U. and E.E. Etim, 2013. The influence of classroom assessment on students academic performance in biology in Akwa Ibom state. Int. J. Mod. Manage. Sci., 2: 1-6.
  64. Udosen, E.D., M.E. Ukpong and E.E. Etim, 2012. Environmental contamination of Saccharum officinarum by some heavy metals within Mkpanak in Ibeno coastal area of Akwa Ibom state, Nigeria. Int. J. Anal. Sep. Sci., 1: 40-47.
  65. Udosen, E.D., M.E. Ukpong and E.E. Etim, 2012. Concentrations of heavy metals in soil samples within mkpanak in ibeno coastal area of Akwa Ibom state, Nigeria. Int. J. Modern Chem., 3: 74-81.
  66. Udosen, E.D., E.G. Ukpong, J.E. Asuquo and E.E. Etim, 2012. Trace metal levels in soils within an abandoned steel industry environment. Int. J. Anal. Sep. Sci., 1: 1-12.
  67. Udosen, E.D., E.G. Ukpong, J.E. Asuquo and E.E. Etim, 2012. Trace metal levels in soils and Axonopus compressus within an abandoned steel industry environment. Res. J. Eng. Applied Sci., 1: 64-69.
  68. Samuel, T., C. Andrew and E.E. Etim, 2012. Characterization of oil from different varieties of sesame seeds (Sesamun indicum L.) found in Adamawa state, Nigeria. Int. J. Trop. Agric. Food Syst., 6: 69-72.
  69. Etim, E.E., J.E. Asuquo and F.A. Gabriel, 2012. Public awareness of low-carbon economy in Nigeria: A case study of Akwa Ibom state. J. Applied Sci. Environ. Manage., 16: 21-25.
  70. Etim, E.E., I.U. Akpan, C. Andrew and E.J. Edet, 2012. Determination of water quality index of pipe borne water quality in Akwa Ibom state, Nigeria. Int. J. Chem. Sci., 5: 179-182.
  71. Etim, E.E., I.U. Akpan and E.J. Edet, 2012. Antimicrobial properties of common mushrooms in Akwa Ibom state, Nigeria. Int. J. Modern Biol. Med., 2: 64-71.
  72. Etim, E.E., C. Andrew, I.S. Udegbunam and U. Lawal, 2012. Urban awareness of low-carbon economy in of Taraba state, north-eastern, Nigeria. Int. J. Nat. Applied Sci., 8: 99-103.
  73. Etim, E.E., C. Andrew and O.A. Ushie, 2012. Estimation of nitrate, nitrite and sulphate levels in selected fruits consumed in Akwa Ibom state Nigeria. Int. J. Trop. Agric. Food Syst., 6: 79-82.
  74. Etim, E.E., 2012. The prospects of biofuels in complementing the Nigeria's energy needs. Int. J. Bioenergy Environ., 4: 74-85.
  75. Etim, E.E., 2012. Phytoremediation and its mechanisms: A review. Int. J. Environ. Bioenergy, 2: 120-136.
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  76. Etim, E.E., 2012. Biofuels and sustainable development: Environmental perspectives. Int. J. Bioenergy Environ., 4: 120-130.
  77. Etim, E.E. and I.U. Akpan, 2012. Public awareness of low-carbon economy in Nigeria: A case study of Rivers state. Int. J. Bioenergy Environ., 4: 63-73.
  78. Edet, E.J., E.E. Etim and O.M. Titus, 2012. Bacteriological and physicochemical analyses of streams water in Nduetong Oku community, Uyo, Akwa Ibom state, Nigeria. Int. J. Modern Chem., 3: 65-73.
  79. Asuquo, J.E., E.E. Etim, I.U. Ukpong and S.E. Etuk, 2012. Extraction, characterization and fatty acid profile of PogaOleosa oil. Int. J. Modern Anal. Sep. Sci., 1: 23-30.
  80. Asuquo, J.E., A.C.I. Anusiem, E.E.Etim and U.E. Umoh, 2012. Effect of temperature on the adsorption of metallic soaps of rubber seed oil onto hematite. Int. J. Modern Chem., 1: 135-143.
  81. Asuquo, J.E., A.C.I. Anusiem and E.E. Etim, 2012. Studies on the effects of PH and temperature on the adsorption of metallic soaps of castor seed oil. Int. J. Chem. Sci., 5: 248-252.
  82. Asuquo, J.E., A.C.I. Anusiem and E.E. Etim, 2012. Studies on the effect of ph on the adsorption of the metallic soaps of shear butter, castor and rubber seed oils. Int. J. Modern Eng. Sci., 2: 1-13.
  83. Asuquo, J.E., A.C.I. Anusiem and E.E. Etim, 2012. PH effect on the adsorption of metallic soaps of shea butter oil onto hematite in aqueous media. Int. J. Modern Chem., 2: 74-83.
  84. Asuquo, J.E., A.C.I. Anusiem and E.E. Etim, 2012. Extraction and characterization of rubber seed oil. Int. J. Modern Chem., 1: 109-115.
  85. Asuquo, J.E., A.C.I. Anusiem and E.E. Etim, 2012. Effect of temperature on the adsorption of metallic soaps of shea butter oil onto hematite. Int. J. Modern Chem., 1: 83-92.
  86. Asuquo, J.E., A.C.I. Anusiem and E.E. Etim, 2012. Effect of PH on the adsorption of the metallic soaps of rubber seed oil onto hematite in aqueous medium. Int. J. Modern Anal. Sep. Sci., 1: 31-39.
  87. Asuquo, J.E., A.C.I. Anusiem and E.E. Etim, 2012. Comparative study of the effect of temperature on the adsorption of metallic soaps of shea butter, castor and rubber seed oils onto Hematite. Int. J. Modern Chem., 3: 39-50.
  88. Asuquo, J.E. and E.E. Etim, 2012. Water quality index for assessment of borehole water quality in Uyo metropolis, Akwa Ibom state, Nigeria. Int. J. Modern Chem., 1: 102-108.
  89. Asuquo, J.E. and E.E. Etim, 2012. Physicochemical and bacteriological analysis of borehole water in selected areas in Uyo metropolis. Int. J. Modern Chem., 2: 7-14.
  90. Andrew, C., A.A. Buba, A.U. Itodo and E.E. Etim, 2012. Thermoxidative degradation of commonly used vegetable oils: A comparative study. J. Emerg. Trends Eng. Applied Sci., 3: 924-928.
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  91. Ukpong, E.G., E.D. Udosen, J.E. Asuquo and E.E. Etim, 2011. Concentrations of trace metals in Axonopus compressus within an abandoned steel industry environment. J. Emerg. Trends Eng. Applied Sci., 2: 972-977.
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  92. Asuquo, J.E., E.E. Etim and M.E. Michael, 2011. Proximate and elemental composition of cow blood. Int. J. Chem. Sci., 4: 293-296.
  93. Asuquo, J.E. and E.E. Etim, 2011. Phytochemical and antinutrients evaluation of Oxyporus populinus. J. Emerg. Trends Eng. Applied Sci., 2: 817-820.
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  94. Asuquo, J.E., C.I. Anusiem and E.E. Etim, 2010. Extraction and characterization of shea butter oil. World J. Applied Sci. Technol., 2: 282-288.