Email: siovuakporaye@delsu.edu.ng

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  • Area of Specialization: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiology
  • Department of Physiology

  • Simon Irikefe Ovuakporaye (Ph. D, MSc, MBBS,) My university career started in June 2005 when I gained employment as Lecturer II in the Department of Human Physiology, Delta State University, Abraka. I joined a crop of other lecturers and non teaching staff in the department and medical school where i contributed my quota to the department, faculty and the college at its formative stages. I have been involved in the teaching of physiology to the medical and other Bachelor of science degree students in the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences. I have also been involved in research and community services in the faculty of Basic Medical Sciences and the College as well as the University community. I have served as course adviser for various levels and course coordinator in the department of human physiology. I have also served the university in various capacity such as Faculty timetable and Examination officer, Associate dean, Acting director Community Based Experience and Services (COBES) and Faculty representative to the senate. I have also had the opportunity of supervising several undergraduate and a few post graduate students. I have benefited from the university through the experience gained by serving in various university committees such as Certificate Verification Committee and the university Strategic Planning Committee. I have also served the university as a postgraduate representative in the postgraduate defense examination. I have gained tremendous support and encouragement from colleagues in the university.
    My Publications
  1. Simon Irikefe Ovuakporaye , Taniyohwo Mamerhi ENAOHWO, Joseph Chukwufumnaya MORDI and Alex Obidike NAIHO (2020) Serum electrolytes and renal histology of wistar rats treated with seed extract of Citrullus lanatus, Journal of PHARMACY AND BIORESOURCES
    https://www.ajol.info/index.php/jpb/article/view/196116 Vol.17 Pages: 1-10

  2. Ojieh Anthony E, Mordi Joseph C, Ovuakporaye Simon I. and Agbonifo-Chijiokwu E (2020) Hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic indices of ethanolic leaf extract of Nephrolepsisudulata in Alloxan induced diabetic wistar rats. , Biomedical and Pharmacology journal
    https://biomedpharmajournal.orgvol13no3/hypoglycemic-and-hypolipidemic-indices-of-ethanolic-leaf-extract-of-nephrolepis-undulata-in-alloxan-induced-diabetic-wistar-rats/vol. 13 pages: Vol.13(3) Pages: 1-16

  3. NAIHO ALEXENDER OBIDIKE, OVUAKPORAYE SIMON IRIKEFE, NWOGUEZE BARTHOLOMEW CHUKWUEBUKA*, ANACHUNA KENNETH KELECHI, EKUERHARE BASIL AND AGBONIFO-CHIJIOKWU EJIME (2020) (2020) HYPOGLYCEMIC AND HYPOLIPIDEMIC EFFECTS OF Potulaca oleracea AQUEOUS EXTRACT IS MEDIATED BY DOWN REGULATION OF CORTISOL, Plant Cell Biotechnology and Molecular Biology
    https://www.ikprress.org/index.php/PCBMB/article/view/5463 Vol.21 Pages: 120-130

  4. Naiho AO, Ovuakporaye SI, Odigie OM and AnachunaKK (2020) Modulation of Carbohydrate Metabolic Enzymes by Portulaca oleracea Aqueous Extract in Alloxan Induced Diabetic Rats,, Anatomy and Physiology: Current Research
    https://www.longdom.org/open-access/modulation-of-carbohydrate-metabolic-enzymes-by-portulaca-oleracea-aqueous-extract-in-alloxan-induced-diabetic-rats.pdf Vol.10 Pages:  

  5. Naiho Alexander Obidike, Ebite Lilian Ozokor, Ovuakporaye Simon Irikefe, Gbagbeke Kelvin Obakore, Kelechi Keneth Anachuna (2020) Malaria Parasitaemia and Changes in Follicle Stimulating Hormone and Luteinizing Hormone Levels of Adult Mice, Advances in Applied Physiology
    http://www.sciencepublishinggroup.com/journal/paperinfo?journalid=387&doi=10.11648/j.aap.20200501.11 Vol.5 Pages: 1-5

  6. OVUAKPORAYE, SI; OJIEH, AE; OKUMAGBA, MT (2020) Assessment of Cardiovascular Changes among Indoor and Outdoor Cleaners in a Tertiary Institution in Delta State, South-South Nigeria, Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
    https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jasem.v24i2.8 Vol.24 Pages: 245-248

  7. Ovuakporaye S. I (2019) Assessment of Changes in Cardiovascular Parameters among Petrol Pump Attendants in Ughelli, Delta State Nigeria, Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
    https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jasem.v23i11.26 Vol.23 Pages: 2071-2075

  8. Ovuakporaye SI , Enaohwo MT, Odigie OM and Igweh JC (2019) A Comparative Study on Cardio-pulmonary Markers in Gas Flaring Communities, South-South Nigeria, Journal of Pulmonary & Respiratory Medicine
    https://www.hilarispublisher.com/open-access/a-comparative-study-on-cardiopulmonary-markers-in-gas-flaring-communities-southsouth-nigeria.pdf Vol.9 Pages: 1-5

  9. Ovuakporaye S. I (2018) Lipid profile and gastrointestinal histology of wistar rats exposed to Citrillus lanatus,, International journal of forensic medical investigation
    www.ijfmi.com Vol.4 Pages: 1-7

  10. Mordi J.C , Ovuapkoraye S. I (2018) Effect of Alchronea cordifolia ethanolic root extract on Malathionsub-acute toxicity in sperm and testicular tissue of male Albino rats (Rattusnorvegicus,, International Journal of Forensic Medical Investigation
    https://ijfmi.org/index.php/JSD/article/view/75 Vol.4 Pages: 19-29

  11. Ojezele Matthew Obaineh, Ovuakporaye Simon, Moke Emuesiri Goodies, Ohaju-Obodo John Oghenevwairhe. (2017) Effect of co-administration of anti-malarial drugs phyllanthus amarus seed extract and vitamins on haematological parameters and serum glucose assay in mice infected with plasmodium Berghi, Journal of international research in medical and pharmaceutical sciences
    http://www.ikprress.org/index.php/JIRMEPS/article/view/3383 Vol.11 Pages: 72-79

  12. Ojieh, A.E, Ugorji, A.E, Ovuakporaye, I.S, Ewhre, O.L, Ossai, N.R. (2016) Comparative Evaluation of Hypoglycemic Properties of Raw And Boiled Allium cepa in Alloxan-Induced diabetes Mellitus Rats, UK Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biosciences
    https://www.ukjpb.com/article_details.php?id=205 Vol.4 Pages: 38-44

  13. Ovuakporaye Simon Irikefe, Igweh C. John and Aloamaka Chukwma Peter (2016) Impact of Gas Flaring on Cardiopulmonary Parameters of Residents in Gas Flaring Communities in Niger Delta Nigeria, British Journal of Medicine & Medical Research
    https://journaljammr.com/index.php/JAMMR/article/view/10434 Vol.15 Pages: 1-13

  14. Ugochukwu E. Uzuegbu, Joseph C. Mordi, Simon I Ovuakporaye and Lawrence O. Ewhre. (2015) Effects of aqueous and ethanolic extracts of Tridax procumbens leaves on gastrointestinal motility and castor oil-induced diarrhoea in wistar rats, Biokemistri, An International Journal of the Nigerian Society for Experimental Biology
    http://www.bioline.org.br/pdf?bk15005 Vol.27 Pages: 26-32

  15. Ovuakporaye S.I (2014) Effect of telefairia occidentalis supplemented diet (TOSD) on some semen parameters in Wistar rats, Nigerian journal of science and environment
      Vol.13 Pages: 7-11

  16. S.I. Ovuakporaye and E.I. Odokuma (2014) The effect of garcina kola (bitter kola) on testosterone and the histology of the testes in male albino Wistar rats, Journal of sciences and multidisciplinary research
    https://casirmediapublishing.com/2019/09/12/the-effect-of-garcinia-kola-bitter-kola-on-testosterone-and-the-histology-of-the-testes-in-male-albino-wistar-rats/ Vol.6 Pages: 158-164

  17. E. I Odokuma, S. Ovuakporaye, A. F. Atameyo (2014) Knowledge and attitude of female genital mutilation in some undergraduates of Delta state university, Journal of science engineering and technology
      Vol.21 Pages: 11691-11702

  18. S.I Ovuakporaye (2014) Effect of Telfairia occidentalis leaf (ugu) on incorporated diet on some haematological parameters in albino Wistar rats, Journal of science engineering and technology
      Vol.21 Pages: 11679-11690

  19. S.I. Ovuakporaye (2012) Effect of prolong exposure to gas flaring on the mean peak expiratory flow rate of residents in gas flaring community in Delta State, Nigeria. , Journal of sciences and multidisciplinary research
      Vol.4 Pages: 16-21

  20. S. I Ovuakporaye (2012) Effects of Ocimum gratissum (scent leaf) aqueous leaf extract on packed cell volume of wistar rats, Journal of medical and applied biosciences
      Vol.4 Pages: 7-12

  21. S.I. Ovuakporaye (2011) Effect of malaria parasite on some haematological parameters: red blood cell count, packed cell volume and haemoglobin concentration, Journal of medical and applied biosciences
      Vol.3 Pages: 45-51

  22. 27. A.E. Ojieh, S.I. Ovuakporaye, I.E. Awire, H.O. Otamere (2011) Single and multiple dose effects of ethanol consumption on the rat of gastric emptying and absorption of food materials in the small intestine of Wistar rats. , Journal of applied sciences
    Vol.15 Pages: 10771-10782

  23. Anthony E. Ojieh ; Patrick C . Aloamaka, Simon I. Ovuakporaye, Ighele E. Awire and Harrison O. Otamere (2011) Effect of Alcohol Concentration on the Transit Rate of Different Food Materials in the Gastro Intesinal Tract of Wistar Rats, International Journal of Biotechnology and Biochemistry
    https://go.gale.com/ps/anonymous?id=GALE%7CA322903774&sid=googleScholar&v=2.1&it=r&linkaccess=abs&issn=09732691&p=AONE&sw=w Vol.7 Pages: 593-598

  24. D.E.O. Eboh, P.O. Otuaga, M.T. Okumagba and S.I. Ovuakporaye (2010) Eruption time of permanent mandibular central incisor in a Nigerian population. , Nigerian journal of Science and Environment
      Vol.9 Pages: 110-117

  25. A.C. Okolo, W.C, Nwafia, A.E. Ojieh and S.I. Ovuakporaye (2009) Foetal thrombocytopenia and its relation to maternal thrombocytopenia in tropical setting, Journal of Science. Engineering and Technology
      Vol.16 Pages: 8744-8750

  26. Ejebe, D. E.1, Siminialayi, I. M., Emudainohwo, J. O. T.1, Ovuakporaye, S. I., Ojieh, A. E., Akonoghrere, R., Odokuma, I. E. and Ahatty, G. C. (2009) An improved technique for oral administration of solutions of test substances to experimental rats using Mediflon/Medicut intravenous cannula, African Journal of Biotechnology
    https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ajb/article/view/59993 Vol.8 Pages: 960-964

  27. A.O. Nwaiho, L.E. Ebite, K.E. Nwangwa and S.I. Ovuakporaye (2009) Effect of neem seed oil on body and organ weights of male wistar rats. , Biosciences, Biotechnology Research Asia
    http://www.biotech-asia.org/vol6no2/effect-of-neem-seed-oil-on-body-and-organ-weights-of-male-wistar-rats/ Vol.6 Pages: 541-543

  28. E. K Nwangwa, C. R Nwokocha, U. E Uzuegbu and S. I Ovuakporaye (2008) The bioaccumulation of mercury in kidney and liver of wistar rat exposed to methyl mercury, Biomedical & Pharmacology Journal
    https://biomedpharmajournal.org/vol1no1/the-bioaccumulation-of-mercury-in-kidney-and-liver-of-wistar-rat-exposed-to-methyl-mercury/ Vol.1 Pages: 47-50

  29. T.C. Ozoko, G.E. Umukoro, I. Onyesom and S.I. Ovuakporaye (2008) Microbial Isolates from Urine Samples of Patients Presenting with Dysuria and Urinary Frequency at Agbor: Is Staphylococcus aureus a Urinary Pathogen?, Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology
      Vol.2 Pages: 423-425

  30. D.E. EJEBE, I.M. SIMINIALAYI, C.N. AMADI, J.O.T. EMUDAINOHWO, R. AKONOGHRERE, I. ONYESOM, S.I. OVUAKPORAYE, A.E. OJIEH and C.C. OLISE (2008) Effects of ethanol extract of leaves of Helianthus annuus on the reproductive system of male wistar rats: Testicular histology, epididymal sperm properties and blood levels of reproductive hormones, Biomedical & Pharmacology Journal
    https://biomedpharmajournal.org/vol1no1/effects-of-ethanol-extract-of-leaves-of-helianthus-annuus-on-the-reproductive-system-of-male-wistar-rats-testicular-histology-epididymal-sperm-properties-and-blood-levels-of-reproductive-hormones/ Vol.1 Pages: 65-68

  31. D.E. Ejebe, J.O.T. Emudainohwo, S.I. Ovuakporaye, A.E. Ojieh, Amadi C.N, and H.D. Kagboh (2008) The initial phytochemical screening of the ethanol extract of leaves of Helianthus annuus (sunflower) and the determination of its oral LD in male wistar rats, Nigerian Journal of Science and Environment
    https://biomedpharmajournal.org/vol1no1/effects-of-ethanol-extract-of-leaves-of-helianthus-annuus-on-the-reproductive-system-of-male-wistar-rats-testicular-histology-epididymal-sperm-properties-and-blood-levels-of-reproductive-hormones/ Vol.7 Pages: 108-112

  32. D.E. Ejebe, A.E. Ojieh, S.I. Ovuakporaye, H.K. Odion-Obomhense, E.C. Adegor, C.N. Amadi, C. Nwadito, J.O.T. Emudainohwo, and T.C. Ozoko (2008) Effects of Anti-malaria Alkaloids on the sperm properties and blood levels of reproductive hormones of adult men. , African Journal of Biotechnology.
    https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ajb/article/view/59343 Vol.7 Pages: 3395-3400