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Nwanne Dike Ijere

PhD researcher, Federal University of Technology Owerri

PhD researcher, Federal University of Technology Owerri Nwanne Dike Ijere bagged a PhD in environmental health biology from the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) in 2023. She has been teaching and researching in her field of study for over six years. She also has a Master of Science in environmental health biology from FUTO (2015). Her first degree was in plant science and biotechnology from the Abia State University, Uturu (2008). Dr Ijere has taught at the Imo State University, Extension Services (2020-2023) and the College of Arts, Science and Professional Studies, Aba (2017-present). She has attended and participated in over 20 national conferences. She is passionate about carrying out qualitative research and has published the findings of her research studies in reputable, peer reviewed scientific journals. Dr Ijere is also a member of some professional societies: Nigerian Environmental Society, Grassroots Environmental Healthcare Initiative, Foundation for African Development through International Biotechnology, Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World, Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria, Environmental Health Scientists Association, Nigeria and Society for Environmental Health of Nigeria. She has received awards of excellence as a peer reviewer of the following international journals:  Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research  Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology  BP International  International Journal of Environment and Climate Change  Asian Research Journal of Agriculture  Journal of Experimental Agriculture International  Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology  International Journal of Plant & Soil Science  International Journal of Biochemistry Research and Review JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS 1 N. Dike Ijere, J. N. Okereke and E. U. Ezeji (2022). Potential Hazards Associated with Wearing of Synthetic Hairs (Wigs, Weavons, Hair Extensions/ Attachments) in Nigeria, Journal of Environmental Science and Public Health, 6 (4):299-313. 2 N. Dike ijere, R. I. Okechukwu, J. N. Okereke, I. C. Mgbemena and O. I. Ogidi (2022). Bioaccumulation of PAHs and Heavy Metals by Waterleaf and Fluted pumpkin Harvested in four Communities Around Hairdressing Salon Facilities in Abia State, Nigeria, Journal of Environmental Science and Public Health, 6 (4):281-298. 3 Ogidi, O. I. Tobia, P. S., Ijere, D. N., Akpan, U. M., Omu, O., Carbom H. E. and Iyosayi A. R. (2022). Investigation of Bioactive Compounds and Antimicrobial Sensitivity of Pawpaw (Carica papaya) Leave Extracts against Morbific Microorganisms, Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Research, 10 (1): 21-28. 4 Okereke, J. N., Dike Ijere, N., Ukaoma, A.A. and Ezejiofor, T. I. N. (2020). Genotoxicity of Hairdressing Salon Effluent using Allium cepa, World Journal of Innovative Research, 9(1):6-12. 5 Mbah, U. O., Egbuonu, A. C. C., Ijere, N. D. and Jeremiah, O. (2019). Renal-Biofunction Potentials of Ethanolic Extract of Solanum meongena Linn Fruit on Monosodium Glutamate- Intoxicated Rats and Kidney Histology, Asian Medical Journal, 6 (1) 1-8. 6 Mbah, U. O., Egbuonu, A. C. C., Achi, N. K., Ijere, N. D. and Jeremiah, O. (2019). Hepatoprotective Potentials of Ethanolic Extract of Solanum melongena Linn Fruit on Monosodium Glutamate-Intoxicated Rats and Liver Section Histology, International Blood Research & Reviews (Indian-UK), 9 (1):1-9. 7 Mbah, U. O. Egbuonu, A. C. C., Omodamiro, O. D., Jeremiah, O. and Ijere, N. D. (2018). In vitro Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activity of Ethanolic Extract of Egg Plant (Solanum melongena Linn) Fruit, Asian Journal of Research in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 5 (4):1-10. 8 Ijere, N. D., Mbah U. O. and Ijere G. D. (2016). Re-emergence of Lassa fever in Nigeria; Amelioration, Prevention and Sustainability Approach to Health, Journal of Disease and Global Health (Indian-UK), 7(4):174-182. 9 Mbah, U. O., Ijere, N. D., Eke, I. N. and Ekeleme, C. M. (2016). The Physicochemical Assessment of Noodles Plant Effluent in Aba, Abia State Nigeria; Effects on Human and the Environment, Journal of Disease and Global Health (Indian-Uk), 18 (2):82-88. 10 Obasi, K. O. Ijere, N. D. and Okechukwu, R. I. (2013). Species diversity and equitability indices of some freshwater species in Aba River and Azumini blue river, Abia State, Nigeria, International Journal of Science and Technology (UK), 2(3): 238-241.