Works by Michael Okpara University

Antimicrobial Activity Of Different Uziza Extracts (Piper Guineense) Against Food Spoilage Microorganisms

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The study evaluated the antimicrobial activity of Uziza leaf extract (Piper guineense) against food spoilage microorganisms. The plant materials of the Uziza leaf (Piper guineeense) were...

Projects · 3 years ago

ATM Service Centre Location Using GPS

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This project work deals with the development of an ATh4 service centre locator using GPS (Global positioning system). It is developed to take care of all the procedures involved in...

51 pages (9128 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Yoghurt Production Of Powdered Milk Using Lactic Acid Bacteria As Starter Culture.

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Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Streptococcus thermophilusand Lactobacillus fermentumisolated from fermentedfoods: yoghurt, “ugba” and “kunu-zaki” using MRS agar and a commercially acquired...

1 page (10509 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Sensory Evaluations Of Bread Samples Produced With Aid Of Yeast Species Isolated From Palm Wine

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This study was to determine the sensory quality of bread produced using different indigenous yeast isolates originating from palm wine in order to offer an insight into the overall quality...

1 page (13419 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Evaluating The Performance Of Sacharomyes Cerevisiae Isolates From Palmwine In Wine Production.

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This study was aimed at evaluating the performance Saccharomyces cerevisiae of palm wine on wine production and the efficiency in comparison of Saccharomyces cerevisiae with the commercial...

46 pages (9038 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Microorganisms Associated With Second-Hand Clothes (Okirika) Sold In Umudike


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This project work studied the microorganisms that are associated with second hand clothes (Okirika) sold in Umudike. Three types of second hand clothes, including t-shirts, babies’ wears...

Projects · 3 years ago

Effects Of In Vestments In Intellectual Capital On Profitability Of Nigerian Companies (A Study Of Selected Companies)

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The aim of this paper is to investigate the effect of investments in intellectual capital on profitability with a view to seeing the different relationships that exist between them. It has...

65 pages (14121 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Antibacterial Activity Of Honey, Ginger, And Garlic Mixtures On Respiratory Tract Pathogens

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This research work evaluated the antibacterial activity of honey, ginger, and garlic mixtures on some respiratory tract bacterial pathogens (Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa,...

55 pages (10857 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Biofilm Formation By Staphylococcus Aureus Isolated From Meat Contact Table Surfaces In Umuahia

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Biofilms are a common cause of food contamination with undesirable bacteria, such as pathogenic bacteria. Staphylococcus aureus is one of the major bacteria causing food-borne diseases in...

Projects · 3 years ago

Characterization Of Aflatoxigenic Fungi From Millet (Pennisetum Sp)

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Aflatoxins are natural toxigenic metabolites frequently found in millet and cereal products. Aspergillus species are mainly responsible for Aflatoxin build-up and contamination of millet...

59 pages (11186 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Comparative Evaluation Of Microorganisms Associated With Male And Female Foot Wears In Mouau.


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Footwear as a foot protecting device exposes the feet to contamination by microorganisms wwhich can lead to infections and diseases. The aim of this study is to evaluate microorganisms...

44 pages (9724 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Microbiological Assessment Of Street Vended Baked Foods Sold In Umuahia




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This study was aimed at assessing the microbiological quality of selected baked snacks within Umuahia.The samples were processed in the ten-fold serial dilution technique and appropriate...

6 pages (10684 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Isolation And Identification Of Fungi Responsible For Tomato Spoilage


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Tomato is a major vegetable crop that has achieved tremendous popularity over the last century. It is an important vegetable crop across the world. However it is susceptible to spoilage by...

Projects · 3 years ago

Microbial Implication On Bio-Based Hydraulic Fluid

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This study was used to determine the microbial implication of biobased fluid. Lard used in this was processed after been purchase from local sellers within Umuahia metropolis. After the...

60 pages (11134 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Incidence Of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Isolated From Nostrils Of Mouau Students

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This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of nasal carriage of Staphylococcus aureus among Mouau students and determine the antibiotics susceptibility pattern. A total of 100...

Projects · 3 years ago

Microbial Analysis Of Locally Prepared Ready To Eat Okpa In Umuahia Metropolis

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This study was aimed at evaluating the microbiological quality of ready to eat okpa sold in Umuahia metropolis. A total of ten (10) sampled of okpa were collected from two different sales...

46 pages (7484 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Susceptibility Of Bacterial Pathogens To Antibiotics And Extracts Of Ocimum Gratissimum (Nchanwu Leaf).

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Medicinal plants are of great importance to the health of individual and the communities. The medicinal value of some plants lies in some chemical substances that produce definite...

1 page (8909 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Prevalence Of Hepatitis C Virus Among Pregnant Women Attending Madonna Catholic Hospital, Umuahia, Abia State

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The prevalence of hepatitis c virus among pregnant women attending Madonna Catholic Hospital, Umuahia. A total of 40 blood samples were collected from pregnant women who were admitted at...

54 pages (11383 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Effects Of Ginger And Garlic On The Shelf Life Of Bambara Groundnut Pudding.

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The effects of Ginger and Garlic on the shelf life of Bambara groundnut pudding. The Okpa was prepare aseptically in the lab with the different treatments. Ti (Untreated), T2 (Okpa and...

44 pages (8965 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

The Effects Of Lactic Acid Bacteria On The Proximate Composition Of Ogi

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Ogi is a traditional fermented food produced from maize and serves as breakfast food for the majority of the population. Traditional fermented ogi used in this study were purchased around...

37 pages (7391 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Cyanocobalamin And Folate Levels Of Maize During It’s Fermentation To Akamu Or Ogi By Lactic Acid Bacterium

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This study evaluated the cyanocobalamin and folate levels in fermenting maize to akamu using lactic acid bacteria. A total of four (4) different species of Lactic acid bacteria were...

1 page (13637 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Bacteriological Evaluation Of Zobo Drinks Consumed In Umuahia, Abia State.

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Hibiscus sabdariffa L. Malvaceae is a tropical plant of considerable economic importance. In most part of Nigeria, it is prepared into a traditional non-alcoholic beverage known as Zobo....

35 pages (5713 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Incidence Of Salmonella Species From Eggs And Hands Of Egg Handlers From Poultry Farm Around Umuahia

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This study was to determine the incidence of Salmonella species isolated from eggs and hands of egg handlers in poultry farm around Umuahia. A total of forty (40) fresh chicken eggs were...

44 pages (10515 words) · Projects · 3 years ago

Characterization And Identification Of Microorganisms Involved In Wood Degradation




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The study was to isolate and characterize microorganisms involved in wood degradation. A total of six bacterial and four fungal isolates were found to be responsible for the deterioration...

Projects · 3 years ago

Microorganisms In Used And Unused Vegetable Oils

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This study evaluated the microbial communities in used and unused vegetable oil. In this study, the predominant microorganisms isolated were Bacillus sp, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia...

Projects · 3 years ago
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