Akwuaka, P.C.

Synergistic Effect of Hermetia illucens Larval Meal and Moringa oleifera Leaf Meal on the Growth Performance of Clarias gariepinus

Akwuaka, P.C., Nsofor, C.I., Ufele-Obiesie, A.N., Umeaniebue, A.C., Offor, V.O. & Olisa, C.S. · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2025

Scarcity and high cost of fishmeal (FM) which is the main source of animal protein in fish feed have continued to challenge the aquaculture industry. This study therefore assessed the potentials of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae meal and moringa leaf (Moringa oleife...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i2194

Growth Performance of Clarias gariepinus Fed with Cooked and Uncooked Moringa oleifera Seed Diets

Akwuaka, P.C., Nsofor, C.I., Ononye, B.U., Umeaniebue, A.C., Azaka, I.E., Okpani, S.I. & Olisa, C.S. · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2025

This research was carried out to evaluate the effects of complete and partial replacements of fishmeal with M. oleifera seed meal (MSM) on the growth performance of Clarias gariepinus fingerlings. One hundred and forty (140) C. gariepinus fingerlings were used for this study. The...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajriz/2025/v8i1181

Beeswax as a Bioindicator of Heavy Metal and Pesticide Residues in Selected Apiaries

B. U. Ononye, Dike, S.C., Uzonna-Ononye, C.B., Okeke, C.J., Azaka, E.I., Okeke, T.E., Chidi, C.A., Akwuaka, P.C., Mbelede, K.C., Offor, V.O., Okpani S.I., Ekwuonu, E.N. & Omoriyekemwen, I.R. · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2025

Beeswax serves as a valuable raw ingredient in phar­maceuticals, cosmetics, medicinal formulations, and modern beekeeping practices. It serves as a veritable tool for assessing environmental contaminants owing to its fat-based chemical composition. This study assessed beeswax as...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i8776

Lipid Profile of Wistar Albino Rats Orally Administered Apis mellifera Honey and Refined Granulated Sugar

Ononye, B.U., Agwuncha, A.M., Onyewuchi, K.C., Ekwuonu, E.N., Azaka, E.I., Okeke, T.E., Afoemezie, P.I., Offor, V.O., Okeke, C.J., Chidi, C.A., Akwuaka, P.C., Umeaniebue A.C., Mbelede, K.C., Okpani S.I., Aghalu, U.C., Olisa, C.S. & Uzonna-Ononye, C.B. · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2025

The excess consumption of refined granulated sugars by humans have a relationship with altered lipid metabolism. This study aimed to assess the lipid profile of Wistar albino rats orally administered Apis mellifera honey and refined granulated sugar. Twenty-five (25) healthy albi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijbcrr/2025/v34i51056