Reader, Microbiology Department
Braide Weseley
Braide Wesley
Reader
Academic Adviser, Course Coordinator
B.Sc.; M.Phil; PhD
Mobile Number: +2348037100964
Email: braide.wesley@futo.edu.ng
Biography
Dr Wesley Braide is a native of Bakana in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State. Born into the family of Chief (Dr). J. J. M. Braide and Late Mrs Queen J.J.M. Braide. He acquired his educational careers in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. He is currently a Reader with the Department of Microbiology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. His hobbies are Teaching, Research, Reading, Cancelling and Sports.
Academic Qualification
Rivers State School of Basic Studies, Port Harcourt.
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Applied Biology (Microbiology Option), 1990.
Rivers State University of Science and Technology, P.M.B 5080, Nkpolu, Port Harcourt.
- Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) Applied Microbiology, 1997;
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD.) Applied Microbiology, 2009.
Honours/Awards
Fellow: Society for Environmental and Public Health of Nigeria (SEPHON)
Membership of Professional Bodies
- MEMBER, NIGERIAN SOCIETY FOR MICROBIOLOGY (NSM)
- MEMBER, AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MICROBIOLOGY
- MEMBER, NIGERIAN ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIETY
- MEMBER, NIGERIAN MYCOLOGICAL SOCIETY
- MEMBER, NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF SAFETY PROFESSIONALS
- MEMBER, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENTIST ASSOCIATION, NIGERIA (EHSAN)
- MEMBER, ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICERS REGISTRATION COUNCIL OF NIGERIA (EHORECON)
- MEMBER, SOCIETY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH OF NIGERIA (SEPHON)
- FELLOW, SOCIETY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH OF NIGERIA (FSEPHON)
- AFFILIATE MEMBER, INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND JUSTICE (IEHEJ, FUTO)
Course Codes and Courses Assigned to Teach:
Undergraduate Level
- MCB 501: Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology 1
- MCB 502: Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology 2
- MCB 303/407: Mycology
- MCB 306: Microbial Growth and Growth Kinetics
- MCB 304: Food Microbiology
- MCB 302: Bacteriology
- MCB 401: Analytical Microbiology and Quality control
- MCB 403: Brewing Microbiology
- MCB 452: Pathogenic Microbiology
- MCB 301: Plant and Animal Virology
- MCB 343: Biodeterioration
- MCB 272: Microbiological Techniques
- MCB 262: Introduction to Biotechnology
Post Graduate Level
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
- MCB 711: Mycology
- MCB 714: Brewing and Fermentation Microbiology
- MCB 704: Food Microbiology
- MCB 713: Research Techniques and Instrumentation in Microbiology
- MCB 701: General Microbiology (Bacteriology and Virology)
Master of Science (M. Sc.)
- MCB 805: Advanced Food Microbiology
- MCB 822: Advanced Medical Mycology
- MCB 816: Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy
- MCB 801: Biostatistics
- SCI 802: Research Methodology and ICT
- MCB 803: Advanced Microbial Genetics and Molecular Biology
- MCB 818: Advanced Medical Parasitology
Doctor of Philosophy
- MCB 902: Food Toxicology
- MCB 901: Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology
Work Experience
- N. Y S. C. (Kur Mohammed Army Day Secondary School, Bama, Borno State, 1990-1991.
- Part-Time Lecturer (University of Port Harcourt College of Continuing Education programme, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. 1993-1996)
- Ophthalmic Surgical Attaché (Odadiki Eye Hospital, 7 Aba Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. 1992-1995)
- Part-Time Consultant, (Institute of Pollution Studies, Rivers State University of Science and Technology, P.M.B 5080, Nkpolu, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. 2000-2001)
- Environmental Superintendent (Environmental Affairs Department, Jam Services Company Limited, 2, Anokwuru Street, Mile 1 Diobu, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. 1996-2000)
- Consultancy Services in Food and Beverages Industries, Oil and Gas and Allied Companies
Research Interest
- Area of Research Interest/Specialization
- Food and Industrial Microbiology
- Pharmaceutical Microbiology
- Public Health and Medical Microbiology
Publications
| S/N | Title of Article | Authors/Year | No. of Authors | Journal/Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Correlation analysis between indoor airborne Bacterial Load and Occupant Density in Hospital Indoor Air | Braide, W., Ajugwo, G.C., Adeleye, S.A., Mike-Anosike, E.E., Ndukwe, C.U and Chinakwe, E.C | 6 | International Journal of Engineering Technologies and Management Research. 6(5), 73-83, (2019). |
| 2 | Antibiotic Profile of Campylobacter jejuni in surface water in Owerri Metropolis | Ogu, N.P., Ettien, C.E and Braide, W | 3 | International Journal of Advanced Research in Biological Sciences. 6(9), 20-31, (2019) |
| 3 | Multi Drug-Resistant Bacteria Isolated from Unpasteurized Cow Milk for Nunu Production | Ukaefu, C.C., Oguoma, O.I and Braide, W | 3 | World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. 8(10), xx-xx, (2019) |
| 4 | The Challenges of Water Pollution on Human: A Case Study of Udei Community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State | Adolphus, O.O., Braide, W., Umeh, S.I., Oguoma, O.I and Orayima, P.T | 5 | Scholars Academic Journal of Bioscirnces. 7(8), 324-329,(2019) |
| 5 | Microbial Safety Evaluation of Nunu (Fermented Raw Milk) Produced in Southern Nigeria using Titratable Acidity and Alkaline Phosphatase Activity Test | Ezenweani, E.C., Braide, W and Akujobi, C.O | 3 | International Journal of Advanced Research in Biological Sciences. 6(9), 1-12, (2019) |
| 6 | Proximate, Mineral and Heavy Metal Composition of Some Seafood in Oil Producing Communities of Bayelsa State, Nigeria. | Daworiye, S.P., Okorondu, S.I., Nwachukwu, I.N and Braide, W | 4 | Food and Nutrition Journal. 4(02), 1-7, (2019) |
| 7 | A Comparative Study of the in vitro Activities of Two Antifungal Agents on Candida albicans | Maduike, B.A., Braide, W and Adeleye, S.A | 3 | European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research. 6(9), 79-84,(2019) |
| 8 | Antibacterial Susceptibility Pattern Of Biofilm Producing Bacteria Isolated From Packaged Drinking Water Sold In Owerri Metropolis, Imo State, Nigeria | Azuwike C. O., Ekwerike, C. U., Ajuruchi, V. C., and Braide W. | 4 | European Journal Of Pharmaceutical And Medical Research. 6(3), 33-38, (2019) |
| 9 | Prevalence Of Multi-Drug Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Isolated From Nasal Orifice Of Students | Oguoma O. I., Mike-Anosike E. E., Adeleye S. A. and Braide W. | 4 | European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences. 6(3): 74-78., (2019) |
| 10 | Microbiology and Chemical Preservation of Eggplants Sold in Five Popular Markets in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria | MikeAnosike EE, Braide W, Adeleye S.A and Oguoma O.I | 4 | Biomedical Journal of Scientific and Technical Research, 13(3):1-6, (2019) |
| 11 | Bacterial Cellulose Production from Mature Black Spear Grass Hydrolysate by Gluconacetobacter xylinus: Effect of pH, Fermentation Time and Nitrogen Supplementation | C.G. Dirisu, and W. Braide | 2 | International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 7(8): 1616-1627, (2018) |
| 12 | Prevalence of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from clinical samples | Braide, W., Madu, L.C., Adeleye, S.A., Korie, M.C and Akobondu, C.I | 5 | International Journal of Science, 7(02):89-93, (2018) |
| 13 | The role of microorganisms in the production of some indigenous fermented foods in Nigeria | Braide, W., Azuwike, C.O and Adeleye, S.A | 3 | International Journal of Advanced Research in Biological Sciences, 5(5):86-94, (2018) |
| 14 | Chemical properties and microbiological profile of kunu zaki, A non-alcoholic beverage | Braide, W and Ukagwu, N., Lugbe, P.B., Akien-Ali, A. I. and Adeleye, S.A | 5 | Biomedical Journal of Scientific and Technical Research, 4(2):1-5, (2018) |
| 15 | Microbial population associated with retting of African Breadfruit (Treculia Africana) pulp | Uzoh, C.V., Braide, W., Orji, J.O., Elom, E.E., Adeleye, S.A and Korie, M.C | 6 | Biotechnology: An Indian Journal, 14(2):1-9, (2018) |
| 16 | Inhibition of dehydrogenase activity of selected clinical isolates by extracts of Cymbopogon citratus (lemongrass) and Moringa oleifera | Mike-Anosike, E.E., Braide, W., Adeleye, S.A., Lugbe, P.B., Akien-Alli., Uzor, B.C., Nto, C.T and Korie, M.C | 8 | International Journal of Research in Pharmacy and Biosciences, 5(1):1-6, (2018) |
| 17 | Studies on indole acetic acid (IAA) production by Rhizobacteria and growth-promoting potentials | Mike-Anosike, E.E., Braide, W and Adeleye, S.A | 3 | International Journal of Advanced Research in Biological Sciences, 5(2): 133-140, (2018) |
| 18 | Phytochemical properties, toxicological screening and antibacterial qualities of various parts extracts of Ficus sycomorus | Braide, W., Dokubo, K.O., Adeleye, S.A., Uzor, C.V and Akobundu, C.I | 5 | Journal of Medicinal Plant and Herbal Therapy Research, 6:1-8, (2018) |
| 19 | Phytochemistry and antifungal activity of root and seed extracts of Moringa oleifera | Adeleye, S.A., Braide, W., Ibegbulem, C.R., Nwigwe, V.N., Ajunwa, O.M and Korie, M.C | 6 | International Journal of Advanced Research in Biological Sciences,5(3): 169-176, (2018) |
| 20 | Inhibition of dehydrogenase activity of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus extracts of Vernonia amygdalina and Moringa oleifera | Adeleye, S.A., Braide, W., Mike-Anosike, E.E., Uzor, B.C and Korie, M.C | 5 | Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences, 9(2):951-956, (2018) |
| 21 | The effects of Lactobacillus acidophilus (probiotics) and other fungicidal agents against vagina Candida albicans | Braide, W and Anyanwu, G.O | 2 | Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences, 5(4):37-63, (2018) |
| 22 | Comparative study of Bioethanol Production from agricultural wastes by Zymomonas mobilis and Saccharomyces cerevisiae | Braide, W., Oji, I.N., Adeleye, S.A and Korie, M.C | 4 | International Journal of Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology Research, 6-50-60,(2018) |
| 23 | Antibacterial properties of selected medicinal plants on Escherichia coli, Salmonella sp and Shigella sp | Egwu-Ikechukwu, M.M., Ogbu,O., Egwu, I.H., Uzoh, C.V., Ude, I.U., Braide, W and Adeleye, S.A | 7 | International Journal of Pharmacy Science Review Research, 49(2):120-127, (2018) |
| Ochratoxin assay, proximate and mineral composition of commercially packaged fruit juices sold in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria | Onuoha, C.O., Oranusi, S.U., Braide, W., Uzoh, C.V., Orji, J.O., Adeleye, S.A and Elom, E.E | 7 | International Journal of Pharmacy Science Review Research,49(2):135-141, (2018) | |
| 25 | The Microbiological Quality Assessment of Commercially Available Packaged Fruit Juices Sold in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria | Onuoha, C.O., Braide, W., Orji, J.O., Uzoh, C.V., Adeleye. S.A., Okoronkwo, C and Oguejiofo, B | 7 | BioTechnology: An Indian Journal, 14(2): 160, (2018) |
| 26 | Microbiology and nutritional analysis of roots and seeds of Moringa oleifera | Braide, W., Ibegbulem,C.R., Adeleye, S.A., Mike-Anosike, E.E., Lugbe, P.B., Akien-Alli, I.J., Uzor, B.C and Korie,M.C | 8 | International Journal of Research in Pharmacy and Biosciences,4 (12):19-24, (2017) |
| 27 | Incidence of Campylobacter species in poultry products and beef sold in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria | Braide, W., Adeleye, S.A., Ohanusi, I., Ibegbulem, C.R., Mike-Anosike, E.E and Madu, L.C | 6 | Ecronicon Microbiology Research Article, 10(4):147-155, (2017) |
| 28 | Effect of retting of African breadfruit pulp on the oil characteristics of the seed | Uzoh, C.V., Oranusi, S.U., Braide, W., Orji, J.O., Onuoha, C.O., Okeh,C. O., Okata-Nwali, O. D and Egwu-Ikechukwu, M.M | 8 | Journal of Microbial and Biochemical Technology, 9(6): 280-284, (2017) |
| 29 | Comparative rate of biodegradation of crude oil in dark and light phases using Oscillatoria species | Uzoh, C.V., Braide, W., Okata-Nwali, O.D., Olaosebikan,O.O., Anyanwuocha, C.E., Onyeewnjo, S.C., Egwu-Ikechukwu, M.M., Idu-Ituma,S.O and Onuoha, C.O | 9 | Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences, 8(5): 1-6, (2017) |
| 30 | First report of the mycological quality and public health implications of locally made snuff sold in Ebonyi State, South Eastern Nigeria | Orji, J.O., Nwobashi, P.A., Nnachi, A.U., Aghanya, I.N., Asobie, G.C., Nnemelu, P.O., Uzor, C.V and Braide, W | 8 | European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research,4(3): 47-52, (2017) |
| 31 | Effects of agrochemicals (insecticides) on microbial population in soil | Braide,W., Ajugwo, G.C., Adeleye, S.A., Ibegbuem, C.R and Azuike, P.A | 5 | Ecronicon Microbiology Research Article,8(4): 211-221, (2017) |
| 32 | Bacteria soil profile and behavioural growth response of rice paddy treated with agroherbicides in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria | Orji, J.O., Asobie, I,M., Agah, M.V., Okeh, C.O., Uzoh, C.V., Okata-Nwali, O.D., Egwu-Ikechukwu, M.M., Olaosebikan, O.O and Braide, W | 9 | Indo American Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences,4(02): 420-430, (2017) |
| 33 | Antibacterial and phytochemical properties of crude extract of Zingiber officinale | Idongesit, A, Essien, J.P., Ekong, U., Braide, W., Chidebere, G and Edem, D | 6 | Journal of Biotechnological Research, 1(1):1-10, (2016) |
| 34 | Nutritional and antinutritional characteristics ofan edible fungus, Pleorotus tuber regium | Braide, W., Lugbe, P.B., Nwaoguikpe, R.N., Mike-Anosike, E.E., Onyewenjo, S.C., Uzor, C.V., Akien-Alli,I.J and Adeleye, S.A | 8 | Academia Journal of Microbiology Research,4(4): 057-061, 2016 |
| 35 | Phytochemistry and antimicrobial properties of 2:1 and 1:2 ethanol-methanol extracts of Tetrapleura tetraptera | Adeleye, S.A., Oguoma, I.O., Braide, W and Egbadon, E.O | 4 | American Journal of Current Microbiology, 4(1):1-9, (2016) |
| 36 | Determination of microbial quality, vitamin A and iron contents in some fortified food stuff products sold in Nigeria | Chukwu, U., Braide, W., Anosike, S.J and Oranusi, S | 4 | Journal of Industrial Research and Technology,5(1):1-11, (2016) |
| 37 | Effects of gas flaring on the physicochemical and microbiological quality of water sources in Egbema, Imo State, Nigeria | Braide, W., Nwachukwu, J., Adeleye, S.A and Egbadon, E.O | 4 | International Letters of Natural Sciences, 56:7-13, (2016) |
| 38 | Production of bioethanol from agricultural waste | Braide, W., Kanu, I.A., Oranusi, U.S and Adeleye, S.A | 4 | Journal of Fundamental and Applied Science, 8(2): 372-386, (2016) |
| 39 | Simultaneous generation of bioelectricity and treatment of swine wastewater in a microbial fuel cell | Egbadon, E.O., Akujobi, C.O., Nweke, C.O., Braide, W., Akaluka, C.K and Adeleye, S.A | 6 | International Letters of Natural Sciences, 54:100-107, (2016) |
| 40 | Abattoir wastewater treatment and energy recovery using ferricyanide-cathode microbial fuel cell | Akaluka, C.K., Orji, J.C., Braide, W., Egbadon, E.O and Adeleye, S.A | 5 | International Letters of Natural Sciences, 55: 68-76, (2016) |
| 41 | Phytochemistry and antimicrobial property of fruits of Chrysophyllum albidum against selected clinical isolates | Adeleye, S.A., Orji, C., Braide, W and Akaluka, C.K | 4 | International Letters of Natural Sciences, 55: 44-51, (2016) |
| 42 | Bioelectricity production and treatment of abattoir wastewater in a ferricyanide catholyte H-type microbial fuel cell | Egbadon, E.O., Nweke, C.O., Akujobi, C.O., Braide, W., Akaluka, C.K and Adeleye, S.A | 6 | Journal of Biological and Chemical Research, 33(1): 40-51, (2016) |
| 43 | Bacteriological examination of fresh cow milk and Fura de Nunu using rapid dye reduction test | Braide, W., Awiya, H., Akien-Alli., Lugbe, P.B., Oranusi, U.S and Ayebabohoa, M | 6 | Pyrex Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology Research,1(3): 028-037, (2015) |
| 44 | Preliminary screening of the antimicrobial activities of some medicinal vegetables and spices indigenous to Abraka South-South Nigeria | Okwuwe, C.I., Agwu, M.M., Orji, C.U., Braide, W and Uzoh, C,V | 5 | International Journal of Pure and Applied Biosciences, 3(6): 70-75, (2015) |
| 45 | Abattoir wastewater treatment and energy recovery using a biocathode microbial fuel cell | Akaluka, C.K., Braide, W., Orji, J.C., Adeleye, S.A., Egbadon, E.O and Okey-Mbata, C.C | 6 | Journal of Biological and Chemical Research, 32(2):1036-1049, (2015) |
| 46 | Microbiological status and antibiogram of an edible sclerotium of a mushroom, Pleorotus tuber regium from South-South and South-East Nigeria | Braide, W., Lugbe, P.B., Mike-Anosike, E.E., Onyewenjo, S.C., Uzoh, C.V and Akien-Alli, I.J | 6 | North American Research Journal of Microbiology and Antimicrobials, 1: 1-9, (2015) |
| 47 | Antibiotic resistance pattern of bacterial isolates of liquid wastes and waste dump soils of hospitals in Owerri, Nigeria | Adieze, I.E., Nnadi, C., Braide, W.,Azubuike, C and Nduka, I | 5 | Nigerian Journal of Microbiology, 29: 3002-3011, (2015) |
| 48 | Assessment of air quality (bioaerosols) of municipal waste dumpsite in Uyo urban, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria | Idongesit, A., Braide, W and Essien, J.P | 3 | International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 5(9): 1-6, (2015) |
| 49 | Antimicrobial activities and chemical compositions of Chrysophylum cainito (star apple) fruit | Oranusi, S.U., Braide, W and Umeze, R.U | 3 | Microbiology Research International, 3(3): 41-50, (2015) |
| 50 | Determination susceptibility of causal agents of bacterial conjunctivitis to antibiotics: Federal Medical Center, Imo State, Nigeria as case study | Eze, C.I., Braide, W., Oranusi, S.U and Mike-Anosike, E.E | 4 | International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Research, 3(3): 86-92, (2015) |
| 51 | The effects of extracts of Christmas bush (Alchornea cordefolia) on sickle cell haemoglobin | R. N. Nwaoguikpe, W. Braide, G. N. Okwu, B.O. Anyanwu and C.O. Ujowundu | 5 | British Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 4(1): 158-171, (2014) |
| 52 | Isolation and characterization of heterotrophic microorganisms and dominant lactic acid bacteria (LAB) from different brands of yoghurt and ice cream | Braide, W., Offor-Emenike, I.U and Oranusi, S.U | 3 | Merit Research Journal of Food Science and Technology, 2(1): 001-007, (2014) |
| 53 | Production of Pleurotus tuber-regium (Fr.) Sing Agar, chemical composition and microflora associated with sclerotium | Oranusi, U.S., Ndukwe, C.U and Braide, W | 3 | International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Science, 3(8): 115-126, (2014) |
| 54 | Microbiological contamination of drug dispensing bottles used in hospital | Braide, W., Lugbe, P.B., Nwosu, I.L., Awurum, I. N., Akobondu, C.I., Eze, C and Ugwuoti, O.I | 7 | World Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences, I(1): 01-10, (2013) |
| 55 | In vivo antimalarial effects of ethanol and crude aqueous extracts of Phyllantus amarus | Nwaoguikpe, R.N., Obi,L and Braide, W | 3 | Scientific Research and Review Journal, 1(4): 115-124, (2013) |
| 56 | Assay for aflatoxins in some local condiments | Oranusi, S., Braide, W., Nwodo, C.F and Nwosu, U.P | 4 | International Journal of Biology, Pharmacy and Allied Sciences, 2(3): 529-537, (2013) |
| 57 | Evaluation of the microbiological status and antibacterial susceptibility pattern of some herbal remedies administered orally in Nigeria | Braide, W., Oranusi, S.U., Nwaoguikpe, R.N., Offor-Emenike,I. U., Nwosu, I. L., Akobondu, C. I., Chike-Reginald, C and Popgbara, L. B | 8 | Research Journal in Engineering and Applied Sciences,2(1): 35-42, (2013 |
| 58 | Quality aspects of African salad | Oranusi, S., Braide, W and Chinakwe, E | 3 | Journal of Emerging Trends in Engineering and Applied Sciences, 4(2): 287-292, (2013) |
| 59 | Probiotic carrier potentials, sensory properties and microbial quality of ugba (Pentaclethra macrophylla) and ogiri (Ricinus communis) | Oranusi, S., Braide, W and Chinakwe, E | 3 | International Journal of Microbiology Research, 5(5): 476-481, (2013) |
| 60 | Antifungal properties of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) isolated from Ricinus communis, Pentaclethra macrophylla and yoghurts | Oranusi,S., Braide, W and Oguoma,O.I | 3 | Global Advanced Research Journal of Food Science and Technology, 2(1): 001-006, (2013) |
| 61 | Prevalence of geohelminthes on selected fruits and vegetables sold in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria | Oranusi, S., Braide, W and Etinosa-Okankan, O.J | 3 | African Journal of Food Science and Technology, 4(2): 35- 43, (2013) |
| 62 | Nutritional, antinutritional, minerals and vitamin components of fourteen brands of fruit juice sold in Onitsha main market | Braide, W., Oranusi, S.U and Otali, C.C | 3 | FS J Research and Applied Science, 1(3): 1- 6, (2012) |
| 63 | Microbial quality of some topical pharmaceutical products sold in Aba, Abia State, Nigeria | Braide, W., Nwosu, I. L., Offor-Emenike, I.U., Popgbara, L.B and Awurum, I. N | 5 | International Journal of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 2(4): 26-37, (2012) |
| 64 | Microbiological and chemical quality assessment of some commercially packed fruit juices sold in Nigeria | Oranusi, U.S., Braide, W and Nezianya, H.O | 3 | Greener Journal of Biological Sciences, 2(1): 001-006, (2012) |
| 65 | Preservatives in the hurdle techniques in the preservation of non-alcoholic beverage, zobo | Braide. W., Oranusi, S and Peter-Ikechukwu, A. I | 3 | African Journal of Food Science and Technology, 3(2): 46-52, (2012) |
| 66 | The antisickling effects of some micronutrients and antioxidant vitamins in sickle cell disease management | Nwaoguikpe, R.N and Braide, W | 2 | Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences, 3(5): 334-340, (2012) |
| 67 | Microbiological safety assessment of apple fruit (Malus domestica Borkh) sold in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria | Oranusi, U. S and Braide, W | 2 | Advanced Journal of Food Science and Technology, 4(2): 97-102, (2012) |
| 68 | Phytochemical and antibacterial properties of the seed of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) | Braide, W., Odiong, I. J and Oranusi, S | 3 | Prime Journal of Microbiology Research, 2(3): 99- 104, (2012) |
| 69 | Prospective in the microbiology of the leaves of three plant species as food for an edible caterpillar of an emperor moth | Braide, W | 1 | International Journal of Research in Pure and Applied Microbiology, 2(1): 1-6, (2012) |
| 70 | Antibacterial efficacy of crude and diluted honey on four wound isolates | Braide, W., Oranusi, S.U., Akaluka, C. K., Nwaoguikpe, R.N., Akobundu, C. I and Peter-Ikechukwu, N. I | 6 | Global Advanced Research Journal of Microbiology,1(1): 001-004, (2012) |
| 71 | A study of microbial safety of ready-to-eat foods vended on highways: Onitsha-Owerri, South-East Nigeria | Oranusi, U.S and Braide, W | 2 | International Research Journal of Microbiology, 3(2): 066-071, (2012) |
| 72 | Investigation on the microbial profile of canned foods | Oranusi, U. S., Braide, W and Osigwe, G.A | 3 | Journal of Biology and Food Science Research, 1(1): 15-18, (2012) |
| 73 | Microbial and geohelminthes population in different parts of Daucus carota L. (Carrot) | Oranusi, S., Braide, W and Nwankwo, O.E | 3 | Current Trends in Microbiology, 8: 21-27, (2012) |
| 74 | The effect of aqueous seed extracts of Persea Americana (avocado pear) on serum lipid and cholesterol levels in rabbits | Nwaoguikpe, R.N and Braide, W | 2 | African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology Research, 1(2): 023-029, (2011) |
| 75 | Investigation on the safety and probiotic potentials of yoghurt sold in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria | Oranusi, S., Madu, S.A., Braide, W and Oguoma, O.I | 4 | Journal of Microbiology and Antimicrobials, 3(6): 146-152, (2011) |
| 76 | The effect of biodeterioration on the nutritional composition and microbiology of an edible long-winged reproductive termite, Macroterms bellicosus. Smeathman | Braide, W., Nwaoguikpe, R.N., Oranusi, S.E., Udegbunam, L.I., Akobondu, C and Okorondu, S.I | 6 | Internet Journal of Food Safety, 13: 107-117, (2011) |
| 77 | Microbiological quality of an edible caterpillar of an emperor moth, Bunaea alcinoe | Braide, W., Oranusi, S., Udegbunam, L.I., Oguoma, O., Akobondu, C and Nwaoguikpe, R.N | 6 | Journal of Ecology and the Natural Environment, 3(5): 176-180, (2011) |
| 78 | Biochemical composition and antimicrobial activities of seed extracts of avocado (Persea americana) | Nwaoguikpe, R.N., Braide, W and Ujowundu, C.O | 3 | Journal of Microbiology and antimicrobial, 3(7): 184-190, (2011) |
| 79 | The effects of processing on the proximate and phytochemical composition of Mucuna pruriens seeds (velvet Beans) | Nwaoguikpe, R.N., Braide, W and Ujowundu, C.O | 3 | Pakistan Journal of Nutrition, 10(10): 947-951, (2011) |
| 80 | Cocoyam (Colocasia esculenta): An alternative raw material for vinegar production | Braide, W., Oranusi, S., Nwaoguikpe, R.N., Akobondu, C., Oguoma, O.I and Udegbunam, L.I | 6 | Current Topics in Biotechnology, 6: 41-47, (2011) |
| 81 | Assessment of Microbiological quality and nutritional values of a processed edible weevil caterpillar (Rhynchophorus phoenicis) in Port Harcourt Southern Nigeria | Braide, W and Nwaoguikpe, R.N | 2 | International Journal of Biological and Chemical Science, 5(2): 410-418, (2011) |
| 82 | The use of extracts from four local Nigerian plants for the staining of selected bacteria and moulds | Braide, W., Akobundu, C., Nwaoguikpe, R.N and Njiribaeko, L.C | 4 | African Journal of Microbiology Research,5(1): 82-89, (2011) |
| 83 | Some fruit juices as environmental sickling agents | Nwaoguikpe, R.N and Braide, W | 2 | World Journal of Medical Sciences, 5(4): 98-104, (2010) |
| 84 | Microorganisms associated with the faecal droppings of the caterpillar of an emperor moth, Bunaea alcinoe | Braide, W and Udegbunam, L.I | 2 | Current Trends in Microbiology,6: 55-60, (2010) |
| 85 | The effect of aloe vera plant (Aloe barbadensis) extracts on sickle cell blood (hbss) | Nwaoguikpe, R.N., Braide, W and Ezejiofor, T.I.N | 3 | African Journal of Food Science and Technology,1(3): 058-063, (2010) |
| 86 | Relationship between HIV/AIDS and poverty: A case study of Two cities in Abia State, Nigeria | Obi, R.K., Okangba, C.C., Nwanebu, F.C., Ndubuisi, U.U., Mgbemene, I.C and Braide, W | 6 | Current Research Journal of Biological Sciences, 2(6): 356-360, (2010) |
| 87 | Nutritional quality of an edible caterpillar of a lepidopteran Bunaea alcinoe | Braide, W., Sokari, T.G and Hart, A.D | 3 | Advances in Science and Technology,4(1): 49-53, (2010) |
| 88 | Microbiology of the gut content of an edible caterpillar of an emperor moth, Bunaea alcinoe | Braide, W., Sokari, T.G., Hart, A.D and Nwaoguikpe, R.N | 4 | Current Trends in Microbiology, 5: 31-36, (2009) |
| 89 | Microbes from soil associated with metamorphosing moth larvae | Braide, W., Sokari, T.G., Nwaoguikpe, R.N and Okorondu, S.I. | 4 | Current Trends in Microbiology, 4: 11-14, (2008) |
| 90 | Antimicrobial and phytochemical properties of some traditional spices | Okorondu, S.I., Braide, W., Ogbulie, T.E and Akujobi, C.O. | 4 | Nigerian Journal of Microbiology, 20(3): 1301-1308, (2006) |