Current research and publications:
1. Ibezim, E.C. and Onuegbu, K.C. (1992) Comparative stability studies on Chalk suspensions prepared with cocoyam gum and compound Tragacanth, STP Pharma 4(4): 255-358.
2 Ibezim, E.C. (1992) A comparative study of the influence of centrifugation on the stability of paraffin oil emulsion prepared with cocoyam gum, Afric. J. Pharm and Pharmac. Sci. 1: 19 - 25.
3. Ibezim, E.C. and Attama, A.A. (1997) A Comparative study of the emulsifying characteristics of some oil-in-water emulgents in paraffin oil emulsions, Plant Products Research Commun 8:8-15
4. Ibezim, E.C., Adikwu, M.U. and Esimone, C.O. (1997) The release properties of microcapsules prepared with polymerized latex of Landolphia dulcis. Acta Pharm, 48:111-118.
5. Ofoefule, S.I., Orisakwe, I.O.E. and Ibezim, E.C. (1997) Mechanisms of nifedipine release from sustained release tablets formulated with some polymeric materials. Boll. Chim. Pharm.,137: 223-227.
6. Ibezim, E.C. and Attama, A.A. (1997) Compatibility studies on some commercially available gentamicin sulphate injection with commonly co-administered parenterals.,Afr. J. Health Sci. 4: 1-5.
7. Ibezim, E.C., Ofoefule, S.I. Ejeahalaka, O.N.C. and Orisakwe, O.E. (1999) In vitro adsorption of ciprofloxacin on activated charcoal and Talc. Amer. J. Ther. 6: 1-6.
8. Ibezim, E. C., Khanna, M. and Singh, S. (2000) A study of the suspending properties of Anacardium occidentale gum, J Sci Indust Res 59: 1038 – 1043.
9. Ibezim, E. C. and Udeala, O.K. (2001) An in vitro study of the interactions between ampicillin trihydrate and some local food items., Plant Prod. Res. J, 6(2): 73-79.
10. Esimone, O.C., Ibezim, E.C., Adikwu, M.U., Ofoefule, S.I., Nwafor, S.V. and Onuoha, O. (2001) Potential Applications of Garcinia kola as a natural antibiotic in the presence of ciprofloxacin HCl: an in vitro study. Acta Pharm 50: 234-242.
11. Ibezim, E.C. and Igiebor, P. (2001) Drug Usage patterns in some hospitals in Edo State., Pharm. Pract. Contin. Educ. 4(1): 5-8.
12. Ibezim, E.C., Attama, A.A., Dimgba, I.C. and Ofoefule, S.I. (2002) Use of Carbopols/Sodium CMC admixtures in the formulation of bioadhesive metronidazole tablets, Acta Pharm 50: 121-130.
13. Ibezim, E. C., Esimone, O. C.. Ofoefule, S. I. and Chah, K. F. (2002) Evaluation of the microbiological quality of some commercially available syrups and suspensions in Nigeria, J. Phytomed. Ther., 7 (1 & 2): 18 – 25.
14. Nnamani, P. O. and Ibezim, E. C. (2003) The release profiles of Acetaminophen from tablet dosage formulations at different stirring speeds, J Pharm Allied Sci., 1 (1) : 13 – 18.
15. Ibezim, E.C., Ofoefule, S.I. and Esimone, O.C. (2003) Bioavailability of metronidazole in rabbits after administration of a rectal suppository, Amer. J. Ther., 11 : 190 - 193
16. Ibezim, E. C. , Oragui, C. I. and Ofokansi, K. C. (2003) Evaluation of the antifungal properties of nystatin/salicylic acid combinations against clinical isolates of Candida albicans, J Biomed 1: 10 - 17
17. Ibezim, E. C. and Udeala, O. K. (2003) In vitro adsorptive spectrophotometric study of the interaction between tetracycline hydrochloride and Margarine, J Pharm Allied Sci 1 (1) : 36 – 39.
18. Ibezim, E. C., Andrade, C. T. and Azero, E. G. (2003) Characterization and viscoelastic properties of a galactomannan extracted from the seeds of Prosopis africana, J Pharm Allied Sci 1 (1) : 60 – 72.
19. Esimone, O. C., Oleghe, P. O. and Ibezim, E. C. (2003) Effect of preservative agents on the microbial stability of some indigenous herbal preparations, Nig J Pharm, 34 : 37 – 42.
20. Esimone, C. O., Nwodo, N. J., Ibezim, E. C., Njoku, O., Okide, G. B. and Awemu, G. A.(2003) Binding of ceftriaxone sodium to aqueous extract of Garcinia kola seed, J Pharm Allied Sci., 1 (2) : 85 – 88.
21. Ibezim, E. C. and Ugwu, F. N. (2003) Evaluation of the binding properties of cassava and maize starch admixtures in paracetamol tablet formulations, J Pharm Allied Sci, 1 (2) : 107 – 113.
22. Ibezim, E. C. (2004) In vitro adsorptive study of the interaction of tetracycline hydrochloride with mashed coconut, J Pharm Allied Sci 2 (1) 151 - 155.
23. Anunandu, A. L. and Ibezim, E. C. (2004) Drug storage patterns in health institutions in Nigeria: A case study of Anambra State, J Pharm Allied Sci 2 (1) 192 - 196.
24. Ibezim, E. C. and Anunandu, A. L. (2004) Patterns of drug storage in some Nigerian health institutions: A case study of Delta State, Afr J Pharm Res Dev. 1 (1): 35 – 38.
25. Nwachukwu, S. and Ibezim, E. C. (2004) Evaluation of some commercially available brands of chloroquine syrups marketed in Nigeria, J Pharm Allied Sci 2 (2) 244 - 250.
26. Ibezim, E. C., Esimone, C. O. and Eze, I. P. (2004) An in vitro study of the interaction of caffeine, a Central Nervous System stimulant with certain fluoroquinolones on clinical isolates of E. coli, J Allied Health Sci (Accepted)
27. Ibezim, E. C. (2004) Effect of dissolution medium, pH and temperature on the in vitro release of metronidazole from its tablet dosage forms J Pharm Allied Sci, 2 (2) 209 – 213
28. Ofoefule, S.I., Ibezim, E.C., and Orisakwe, O.E. (2004) A comparative study of the in vitro adsorption of some drugs on activated charcoal, Afr J Pharm Res Dev 1 (1): 27 – 31.
29. Chukwu, K. I., Ofokansi, K. C., Ibezim, E. C. and Okorie, O. (2004) A study of the in vitro adsorption of the antiamoebic drugs: metronidazole and chloroquine phosphate onto magnesium trisilicate, maize starch and Tacca involucrata starch, Afr. J Pharm Res. Dev1 (1): 17 - 21.
30. Ibezim, E. C. and Okorie, O. (2004) A study of the emulsifying properties of binary mixtures of Colocasia esculenta and Abelmoschus esculenta gums, Nig. J Pharm Res.3 (1) 49 - 55.
31. Ibezim, E. C. (2005) Effect of some storage conditions on the stability of hydrocortisone sodium succinate injections. J Pharm Allied Sc. 3 (1) :269 - 273.
32. Iroha, I. R., Ibezim, E. C., Esimone, C. O. and Ngwu, E. (2005) Evaluation of single and mixed kill kinetics of selected disinfectants against resistant and sensitive isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus. Bollet. Chim. Farm. 145: (2) 1 - 9
33. Ibezim, E. C. (2005) The wound healing effect of herbal ointments formulated with Napoleona imperialis leaf extract J. Pharm. Allied Sci. 3 (1) : 294 – 299.
34. Ibezim, E. C. and Ofoefule S. I. (2006) In vitro evaluation of the bioadhesive properties of sodium carboxymethylcellulose , acacia, veegum and their admixtures Afric. J. Pharm. Res. Dev.2 (1):67 - 72
35. Ibezim, E. C. (2005) Microbial resistance to antibiotics, Afric. J. Biotech., 4 (13): 1606 – 1611.
36. Ibezim, E. C. (2005) Synergistic wound healing effects of herbal ointments formulated with admixtures
of volatile oils from the leaves of Ocimum gratissimum and Napoleona imperialis Afric. J. Biotech.
(Accepted).
37. Ibezim, E. C.. and Okorie, O. (2005) Binding properties of binary mixtures of
tragacanth and Afzelia africana gums in sodium salicylate tablets, Nig. J. Pharm. Res.(Accepted).
38. Ibezim, E. C., Silva, M. C., Ribeiro, T. A. A., Carlos, W., Carvalho, P. and Andrade, C. T. (2006) Reactive
Processing and mechanical properties of cross-linked maize starch. Indust. Crops Prods. 24: 46 – 51.
39. Ibezim, E.C., Uzuegbunam, C.E., Khanna, M. (2006) Afzelia africana seed gum: potential binder for tablet
formulations. J. Phytomed. Ther. 8 – 11: 38 - 48.
40. Ibezim E. C. (2008) Current trends in malarial chemotherapy Afr. J. Biotech.7 (4): 349 - 356.
41. Ibezim, E. C., Esimone, C. O., Okorie, O., Obodo, E. Nnamani, P., Brown, S. A. and Onyishi, I. V. (2006)
A study of the in vitro interaction of cotrimoxazole and ampicillin using the checkerboard method. Afric. J.
Biotech 5 (13) 1284 - 1288.
42. Esimone, C. O., Iroha, I. R., Ibezim, E. C.., Okeh, C. O. and Okpana, E. M. (2006) An in vitro
evaluation of the interaction between tea extracts and Penicillin G against Staphylococcus aereus by
the Decimal Assay for Additivity (DAA) method, Afr. J. Biotech. 5 (11): 1082 - 1086
43. Abonyi, D., Esimone, C. O., Adikwu, M. U. and Ibezim, E. C. (2006) Plants as sources of antiviral
agents, Afr. J. Biotech.8 (17): 3989 – 3994.
44. Ibezim, E. C., Esimone, C. O., Obodo, E. Nnamani, P., Brown, S. A. and Onyishi, I. V. (2006)
In vitro study of the interaction between some fluoroquinolones and extracts of Kola nitida seed. Afric. J.
Biotech 5 (19): 1781 – 1784.
45. Ibezim, E. C. and Omeje, E. O. (2006) Effect of ethylene diamine tetracetic acid (EDTA) on the activity
of ciprofloxacin against Salmonella paratyphi and Shigella sonnei, J. Med. Pharm. Sc 2 (3): 41 – 44.
46. Ibezim, E. C. and Omeje, E. O. (2006) In vitro adsorptive study of the interaction between sodium
salicylate and mashed groundnut seeds J. Med. Pharm. Sc (Accepted).
47. Ibezim, E. C. and Esimone, O. C.(2006) Application of the volatile oil from Denneti tripetala as
preservative in the formulation of aqueous cream J. Med. Pharm. Sc (Accepted)
48. Ibezim, E.C. (2006) Effects of cassava starch on the suspending properties of Veegum, J. Med. Pharm. Sc
(Accepted)
49. Ibezim, E. C. and Okoye, T. C. (2007) Evaluation of the sensitivity patterns of clinical isolates of
Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa against commonly marketed disinfectants.
J Med. Pharm. Sc. 3 (1): 74 – 77.
50. Ibezim, E. C. (2006) The wound healing effect of ointments prepared with Ocimum gratissimum leaf
extract, J Med Pharm Sci. 2 (4): 58 – 62.
51. Ibezim, E. C. and Okoye, T. C. (2006) Evaluation of microbial purity of some commercial
antidiarrhoeal suspensions marketed in Nigeria Int. J. Res. Dev. (Accepted).
52. Ibezim, E. C. and Andrade, C. T. (2006) Properties of Maize (Amidex®) Starch Crosslinked By
Pregelatinisation With Sodium Trimetaphosphate: I. Spectral and thermogravimetric properties.
Goniometry, J. Phytomed.Therap. 8 – 11: 54 - 62.
53. Ibezim, E. C. and Andrade, C. T. (2006) Properties of Maize (Amidex®) Starch Crosslinked By Pregelatinisation
With Sodium Trimetaphosphate: II. Swelling behaviours and Goniometry, Bioresearch 4 (2): 136 - 142.
54. C. O. Esimone, P. O. Oleghe, U. E. Dibua and E. C. Ibezim (2007) Gross microbial contamination of herbal medicinal
products marketed in Western Nigeria, Int. J. Molec. Med. Adv. Scs 3 (2): 87 – 92.
55. Ibezim, E. C. and Ofoefule, S. I. (2007) Evaluation of Colocynthis seed cake as a binder for tablet formulations Afric J
Pharm Res Dev (Accepted)
56. Esimone, C. O. and Ibezim, E. C. (2007) In vitro evaluation of the antiviral activity of extracts from the lichen,
Parmelia perlata (l.) Ach. Against three RNA viruses. Journal Of Infection In Developing Countries 1 (3): 315 -
320.
57. Momoh, M. A., Ogbonna, J. A., Unegbu, A. A. and Ibezim, E. C. (2007) Microbial quality of some commercially
available brands of toothpaste marketed in Eastern Nigeria, Bio-Research, 5 (2): 244 – 246
58. Odimegwu, D. C., Ibezim E. C., Esimone, C. O. and Chah K. F. (2007) Antimicrobial and wound healing effect of
methanolic extract of Dissotis theifolia formulated as cream, J. Med. Pharm Sci., 3 (3) : 33 - 36
59. Ibezim, E. C. and Omeje, E. (2008) Performance of starch obtained from Dioscorea dumetorium as disintegrants
in sodium salicylate tablets, Afr. J Pharm. Pharmacol. 2 (3): 052 – 058.
60. Ibezim, E. C. and Omeje, E. (2008) Role of ginger starch as binder in acetaminophen tablets, Sci. Res. Essays
3 (2): 046 - 050.
61. Odimegwu, D.C., Ibezim, E. C., Esimone, C. O., Nworu, C. S. and Okoye, FBC (2008) Wound healing and
antibacterial activities of the extract of Dissotis theifolia (Melastomataceae) stem formulated in a simple
ointment base. J. Med. Plant Res. 2 (1): 011-016
62. Esimone, C. O., Oleghe, P. O., Ibezim, E. C., Okey, C. O. and Iroha, I. R. (2007) Susceptibility-resistance profile of microorganisms isolated from herbal medicine products sold in Nigeria, Afr J. Biotech, 6 (24): 2766 – 2775.
63. Brown, S. A., Ibezim, E. C. and Momoh, M. A. (2007) An in vitro evaluation of the combined antimicrobial activity of ampicillin and cloxacillin against ampicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus using Checkerboard technique (CBT), J. Pharm Allied Sci. 4 (2): 452 – 456.
64. E O Omeje, L., Amayo, M U Adikwu, P O Osadebe, E Ibezim (2007) Platelet Response To Methanolic
and Aqueous Extracts Of Euphorbia hirta Nig. J. Nat. Pdts Med 11: 44 - 47
65. Ibezim, E. C., Obitte, N. C., Brown, S. A. , Obodo, E. and Onyishi, I. K. (2008) In vitro prediction of in vivo
bioavailability and bioequivalence of brands of metronidazole tablets in Eastern Nigeria drug market, Scientif.
Res. Essays 3 (11): 552 – 558
66. Ibezim, E. C. and Jackson, C. (2010) Determination of bioload of different brands of commercially available fruit
juice, Res. Pharm. Biotech 2 (4): 51-53.
67. Pandey, K., Pandey, A. and Ibezim, E. C. (2008) Heterocycles as antifertility agents, J. Pharm. Allied Sci.,5 (2) 558 - 569
68. Momoh, M. A., Ogbonna, J. I., Nwachi, U. E. and Ibezim, E. C. (2008) Suspension properties of binary mixtures of tragacanth gum and Irvingia gabonensis gum, Plant Prods Res 12: 1 – 3.
69. Momoh, M. A., Ibezim, E. C., Adikwu, M. U. and Okechi, O. C. (2009) Isolation and characterization of thermostable enzyme-producing Bacillus species of pharmaceutical importance using animal dungs, J. Pharm. Res. 2 (5) : 808 - 810.
70. Ibezim, E. C., and Momoh, A. A. (2009) Biochemical characterization of microbial quality of some locally chewed clay used in the pharmaceutical industries, J Pharm Research (Accepted).
72. Momoh, M.A., Adikwu, M. U., Ibezim, E. C., Attama, A. A. and Esimone, C. O. (2009) Vernonia amygdalina extract and CD4+ cell count: An immune study, Eurojournals (Accepted)
73. Pandey, K. and Ibezim, E. C. (2009) The Chemistry And Biology of the anticancer agent, Taxol: A Review
J. Pharm. Allied Sci. 6 (4): 741 – 746
74. Momoh, M. A., Adikwu, M. U., Ibezim, E. C., Attama, A. A. and Ofokansi, K. C. (2009) The in vitro analysis of PEGylated-mucin: A drug delivery approach, Eurojournals (Accepted)
75. Ibezim, E. C., Duchowicz, P. R., Ibezim, N. E. and Castro, E. A. (2009) Linear computational QSPR for property elucidation and new chemical synthesis, J. Pharm. Allied Sci., 6 (4): 781 – 787.
76. Oyim, E. K., Ibezim, E. C., Okoye, T. C., Esimone, C. O., Brown, S. A. and Ekwunife, O. I. (2009) In vivo studies of the bioequivalence of some brands of ofloxacin and laevo-floxacin tablets marketed in Nigeria, Intern. J. Pharm. Res. Devi.1 (1): 110 - 116.
77. Ibezim, E. C., Duchowicz, P. R., Ibezim, N. E. , Sanservvino, M. A. and Castro, E. A. (2009) Computer – based modeling in Exact Sciences Research – I, Chemistry, J. Pharm. Allied Sc., 6 (3): 578 – 588
78. Ngwu, M. I., Adikwu, M. U., Ibezim, E. C., Odimegwu, D. C., Ngwu, G. I. and Esimone, C. O. (2009) Susceptibility pattern of a clinical isolate of Staphylococcus aureus to the combined activity of a herbal preparation of Azadirachta indica and some antibiotics, Internation. J. Health Res.2 (3): 279 – 286.
79. Ibezim, E. C., Duchowicz, P. R., Castro, E. A. , Sanservino, M. A., and Ibezim, N. E. (2009) Computer – based modeling in Exact Sciences Research – II, Physics, J. Pharm Allied Sci., 6 (3): 589 – 607
80. Malachy C Ugwu, Damian C Odimegwu, Emmanuel C Ibezim, and Charles O Esimone (2009) Antibiotic Resistance Patterns of Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from Nostrils of Healthy Human Subjects in a Southeastern Nigeria Locality, Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences, doi:10.3889/MJMS.1857-5773.2009.0068
81. Ibezim, E. C.,., Duchowicz, P. R., Ibezim, N. E., Sanservino, M. A. and Castro, E. A. (2009) Computer – based modeling in Exact Sciences Research,III. Biological and other sciences. J. Pharm. Applied Sci. 6 (3): 638 – 654.
82. E.C. Ibezim, .P.R. Duchowicz, N.E. Ibezim,.M.A. Mullen,,I.V. Onyishi, S.A. Brown and E.A. Castro (2010)
Computer-Aided Linear Modeling Employing QSAR for Drug Discovery, Afr. J. Basic Appl. Scs 1 (3-4):76 - 82
83. Pandey, K. and Ibezim, E. C. (2010) Medicinal Compounds of Marine origin, J. Pharm. Allied Sc.7 (1): 801 –
806.
84. Momoh, M. A., Adikwu, M. U. and Ibezim, E. C. (2010) Formulation and evaluation of the bioadhesive
properties of drug delivery system based on PEGylated mucin matrices, Asian Pacif. J. Trop. Med., 1: 412 –
429.
85. Nnamani, P. O., Ibezim, E. C., Adikwu, M. U., and Attama, A. A. (2010) SRMS142-based solid lipid
microparticles: application in oral delivery of glibenclamide to diabetic rats, European J. Pharmaceutics and
Biopharmaceutics (Accepted).
86. Ibezim, E.C and Chukwu, A (1990) Application of Melon seed oil in methyl salicylate liniment,
Proceedings of the National Workshop on Natural Products, University of Benin, January 1990, pp.56-59.
87. Ibezim, E.C and Chukwu, A (1991) Physico-chemical properties and Applications of Melon seed oil in salicylic
acid lotion. Proceedings of 1st Conference of Nigerian Association of Academic Pharmacists,Ahmadu
Bello University Zaria, August 1991, pp.116-120.
88. Ibezim, E. C and Udeala, O.K. (1992) In vitro study of the interaction between tetracycline HCl and mashed
groundnut seeds, Proceedings of the 2nd Scientific Conference of National Association of Academic Pharmacists, ABU, Zaria, pp.86-90.
89. .Ibezim, E.C and Okunji, C.O. (1992) Preliminary phytochemical studies on the leaves of Dorstenia
multiradiata (Fam. Moraceae), Proceedings of the 2nd Scientific Conference of National Association of
Academic Pharmacists, ABU, Zaria, pp.40-42.
90. Ibezim, E. C. (1994) In vitro adsorptive spectrophotometric study of the interaction of tetracycline hydrochloride with palm oil Proceedings of the 2nd National Symposium on Pharmaceutical technology held at UI, 6th – 10th June, 1994 (In Press).
91. Ibezim, E. C. (1994) An evaluation of the starch obtained from three-leaved yam (Dioscorea dumetorum) as binder in
chloroquine phosphate tablet Proceedings of the 2nd National Symposium on Pharmaceutical technology held at
UI, 6th – 10th June, 1994 (In Press)
92. Ibezim, E. C. (1994) Application of cocoyam gum as an emulsifying agent in arachis oil emulsion formulation.
Proceedings of the 2nd National Symposium on Pharmaceutical technology held at UI, 6th – 10th June, 1994
(In Press)
93. Ibezim, E.C. (1997) Biomedical Applications and Recent Advances in Microencapsulation Technology,
Proceedings of the Conference of Foundations for African Development Through International
Biotechnology, Nike Lake Resort, Enugu. 9-13 Feb, 1997, pp. 250-258.
94. Ibezim, E.C. (1997) Effect of Margarine on the in vivo bioavailability of tetracycline hydrochloride, Proceedings of
the Conference of Foundations for African Development Through International Biotechnology, Nike Lake
Resort, Enugu. 9-13 Feb, 1997,
95. Ibezim, E. C. (1997) Recent advances in Antifungal chemotherapy, Proceedings of the International Workshop
on Biotechnology, Aug. 10 – 15, 1997 (In print)
96. Ibezim, E.C. (2001) Nigerian Drug Laws, Professional ethics and Regulatory Agencies, Proceedings of the
Mandatory Continuing Professional Education for practicing Pharmacists., Enugu, Aba and Port-Harcourt.,
May 2001., pp. 24-34.
97 .Ibezim, E.C. (2002) The role of the Pharmacist in Health Education, Proceedings of the Mandatory Continuing Professional Education for Pharmacists, Enugu and Aba, pp. 14-25.
98. Ibezim, E. C. (2005) Professional Responsibilities and Standards in Pharmacy Practice, Paper presented at the 12th Annual Conference of Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Enugu State, 22nd October 2005, pp. 29 – 36.
99. Ibezim E. C., Cristina, M. And Andrade, C. T. (2007) Effeito do teor de fosforo (%) e da temperatura sobre as
pr opriedades mec enices de amido de milho processado em camara
de mistura, Proceeedings of 8th International Polymer Congress, Rio de Janeiro Brazil, Nov 2005, pp. 175 – 176.
100. Ibezim, E.C. (2007) Recent advances in the management and therapy of relevant diseases IV: Respiratory
Diseases Proceedings of the Mandatory Continuing Development Programme for Pharmacists, University of
Nigeria, Nsukka, June 2007, pp. 1 – 4.
101. Ibezim, E. C. (2008) Nuclear Medicine, Radiopharmacy and Biotechnology, Proceedings of the Mandatory
Continuing Development Programme for Pharmacists, University of Nigeria, Nsukka,
23 – 25 April 2008.
102. Ibezim, E. C. (2009) Spiritual (Faith-based) Therapy, Proceedings of the Mandatory Continuing Professional
Development for Pharmacists, held at Enugu, Praise House Publishers, pp. 95 – 102.
103. Okore, V. C., Ibezim, E. C., Adikwu, M. U., Attama, A. A. and Ofokansi, K. C. (2005) Basic Dispensing. In:
Laboratory Techniques in Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Microbiology (Ed. by. Okore, V. C.) 2nd
Edition, El Demak Pub., Enugu.pp. 39 – 79.
104. Ibezim, E. C. and Attama, A. A. (2005) Physical Pharmaceutics. Laboratory Techniques in Pharmaceutics and
Pharmaceutical Microbiology. (Ed. by. Okore, V. C.) 2nd Edition, El Demak Pub., Enugu.pp. 80 – 96.
105. Ibezim, E. C., Odimegwu, D. C. and Adikwu, M. U. (2009) Sources of Microbial contaminations. In: Laboratory
Techniques in Basic Pharmaceutical Microbiology, (V. C. Okore and A. A. Attama, Eds), Jolyn Publishers
Nsukka, pp. 1 - 43
106. Ofokansi, K. C., Ibezim, E. C.,Akpa, P. A. and Odimegwu, D. C. and Adikwu, M. U. (2009) Sterilization methods.
In: Laboratory Techniques in Basic Pharmaceutical Microbiology, (V. C. Okore and A. A. Attama, Eds),
Jolyn Publishers Nsukka, pp. 1 – 43
107 Ibezim, E. C., Ofokansi, K. C. and Akpa, P. A. (2009) Polymer classifications and characteristics. In: Polymers
and Polymer applications, (A. A. Attama and C. O. Esimone, Eds), Jolyn Publishers Nsukka, pp. 1 – 100.
108. Ibezim, E. C. (2009) Applications of modified tropical starches in drug delivery. In: Biopolymers in drug delivery,
Recent advances and challenges, Ed. by M. U. Adikwu , Betham Science Publishers, E-Book
109. Ibezim, E. C., Osonwa, U. E. and Ilechukwu, C. A. (2010) The suspending properties of native cláy and its
admixtures with bentonite, tragacanth, and acácia in Chalk suspension, Proceedings of the 1st
International Conference on Polymer Development and Applications (Accepted).
110. Ibezim, E. C., Osonwa, U. E., Attama, A. A. and Ugwu, N. C. (2010) Preliminary investigation into the use of
goat fat as a base in metronidazole and chloroquine suppositories, Proceedings of the 1st International
Conference on Polymer Development and Applications (Accepted).
111. Ezeabasili S. I., Ibezim E. C., Adikwu M. U., Attama A. A., Ugoeze K. C. (2010) Studies of some animal fats
as lipid bases in the formulation of some medicated semi – solid dosage forms i: physicochemical
properties, Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Polymer Development and Applications
pp. 87 - 91.
112. Ezeabasili S. I., Ibezim E. C., Adikwu M. U., Attama A. A., Ugoeze K. C. (2010) Studies of some animal fats
as lipid bases in the formulation of some medicated semi – solid dosage forms ii: Release of salicylic acid
from ointments properties, Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Polymer Development and
Applications (Accepted).
113. Ezeabasili S. I., Ibezim E. C., Adikwu M. U., Attama A. A., Ugoeze K. C. (2010) Studies of some animal fats
as lipid bases in the formulation of some medicated semi – solid dosage forms v: Rheological and stability
studies on hydrocortisone acetate creams, Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Polymer
Development and Applications (Accepted).
114. Ezeabasili S. I., Ibezim E. C., Adikwu M. U., Attama A. A., Ugoeze K. C. (2010) Studies of some animal
fats as lipid bases in the formulation of some medicated semi – solid dosage forms iv: Release of
hydrocortisone acetate from creams, Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Polymer
Development and Applications (Accepted).
115. Ibezim E. C., Onuegbu K. C. and Ugoeze K. C. (2010) Studies on the emulsifying properties of the
Colocasia esculenta gum in combination with some natural hydrocolloids, Proceedings of the 1st
International Conference on Polymer Development and Applications pp. 81 - 86
116. Ibezim, E.C, Adikwu, M.U., Okore, V.C., Attama, A.A., Esimone, O.C., Uzuegbu, D.B. and Ofokansi, K.C. (2001)
Techniques in Pharmaceutics, El’ Demak Pub. Enugu, pp.1-143.
117. Ibezim, E.C. (2002) Industrial Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology, El’ Demak Pub., Enugu., pp.1-
96.
118. Ibezim, E. C. (2008) Fears: Causes, Effects and Remedies, Praise Concepts, Enugu, pp. 1 – 34.
119. Ibezim, E. C. (2003) Basic Dispensing, El’ Demak Pub, Enugu, pp. 1 – 117.
120. Ibezim, E. C. (2003) Instabilities in Pharmaceuticals, Mike Social Pub, Nsukka, pp. 1 – 105.
121. Ibezim, E. C. (2005) A Dictionary of Pharmacy, Nezim Pub, Nsukka (www.betham.org) , UAE (In Press).
122. Nnamani, P. O., Ibezim, E. C., Adikwu, M. U. and Attama, A. A. (2010) Piroxicam- loaded P90Gylated tallow fat-
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123. E. C. Ibezim,, P. R. Duchowicz, N. E. Ibezim, L. M. A. Mullen, I. V. Onyishi, S. A. Brown and E. A. Castro (2009)
Computer aided linear modeling employing QSAR for drug discovery, Scientific Research and Essay Vol. 4 (13), pp. 1559-1564,
124. Nnamani, P. O., Ibezim, E. C., Adikwu, M. U. and Attama, A. A. (2010) New approach to solid lipid
microparticles using biocompatible homolipids-templated heterolipid microcarriers for
cimetidine delivery, Nig. J. Pharm. Res. 8 (1): 92 - 111.
125. Momoh, M. A., Adikwu, M. U., Ibezim, E. C., Ofokansi, K. C., and Attama, A. A. (2010) Thermal characterization
of PEGylated- mucin, Asian Pacif. J. Trop. Med.1: 412 – 420.
126. Nnamani, P. O., Ibezim, E. C., Attama, A. A. and Adikwu, M. U. (2010) Surface modified solid lipid
microparticles based on homolipids and Softisan® 142: Preliminary characterization, Asian Pacif. J. Trop.
Med., 3 (3): 205 – 210.
127. Nnamani, P. O., Attama, A. A., Adikwu, M. U. and Ibezim, E. C. (2010) Tallowation of SSRMS 142 piroxicam
solid lipid microparticles: characterization and in vitro studies, Europ. J. Pharmaceutics Biopharm. (In Press).
128. Ibezim, E. C., Ikegbune, C., Brown, S. A. and Okorie, O. (2010) Microbial Bioload of pure water samples from
Enugu, Enugu State, Nig. J. Pharm. Res. 8 (1): 56 – 61.
129. Odimegwu DC, Ibezim EC, Adikwu MU, Boniface JAE , Ogbu HI and Esimone CO (2010) Bioassay-tracked
temperature-stress- induced chemical degradation of bio-active wound healing antibacterial extract of
Dissotis theifolia stem dispersed in a pharmaceutical cream and ointment, International Journal of Applied
Research in Natural Products. 4 (1) :20-28
130. A. N. Oli, C. I. Okafor, E. C. Ibezim, C. N. Akujiobi and M. C. Onwunzo (2010) The Prevalence and bacteriology
of asymptomatic bacteriuria among antenatal patients in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital
Nnewi, South Eastern Nigeria, Nig. J. Clinical Pract., 13 (4):409 – 412.
131. Ibezim, E. C., Andrade, C. T., Cristina, M., Barreto, B., Odimegwu, D. C. and De Lima, F. F. (2011) Ionically
crosslinked chitosan/tripolyphosphate microparticles for the controlled delivery of pyrimethamine, Ibnosina J. Med. Biomed. Scs 3 (2): 143 – 156.
132. Clement Jackson, , M. Adedokun, E. Etim, A. Agboke, I. Jackson and E. C. Ibezim (2011) Effect of EDTA on the
activity of ciprofloxacin against Shigella sonnei, Res. Pharm. Biotech., 3 (2): 22-24
133. Ibezim, E. C. and Ofokansi, K. C. (Eds) (2009) Basic Laboratory Dispensing Techniques, Jolyn Publishers,
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134. Ibezim, E. C., Duchowicz, P. R., Ibezim, N. E. and Castro, E. A. (2011) Quantitative structure activity/property relationship
(QSAR/QSPR) as computer-based linear modeling tools for drug development, In: Matlab / Book 1", ISBN 978-953-
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135. Attama, A. A. and Ibezim, E. C. (Eds) (2011) Laboratory Techniques in Physical Pharmaceutics, Praise
Publishers, Enugu, pp. 1-30.
136. Kenechukwu, F. C., Akpa, P. A., Ofokansi, K. C. and Ibezim, E. C. (2011) Colloids/Introductory Biotechnology.
In: Laboratory Techniques in Physical Pharmaceutics, Praise Publishers, Enugu, pp. 4 – 9.
137. Ofokansi, K. C., Ogbonna, J. D. N., Onuigbo, E. B. and Ibezim, E. C. (2011) Drug Partitioning. In: Laboratory
Techniques in Physical Pharmaceutics, Praise Publishers, Enugu, pp. 22-24.
138. Momoh, M. A., Kenechukwu, F. C. and Ibezim, E. C. (2011) Evaluation of Disinfectants. In: Laboratory
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139. Akeem A. Agboke, Uduma E. Osonwa, Christian C. Opurum, Emmanuel C. Ibezim (2011) Evaluation of
microbiological quality of some soybean milk products consumed in Nigeria, Prime Journals 1 (2): 025 - 030
140. E. C. Ibezim and F. C. Kenechukwu (2011) Small volume liquid preparations for injection. In: Advanced
Practical Dispensing (Ed. By V. C. Okore and Onuigbo, E. B) Praise Koncepts, Enugu, pp. 8 – 13.
141. Emmanuel Ibezim, Pablo R. Duchowicz, Erlinda V. Ortiz and Eduardo A. Castro (2012) QSAR on arylpiperazine
derivatives, with activity on malaria, Chemometrics and Intelligent Laboratory Systems 110: 81 - 88.
142. E. C. Ibezim, Kenechukwu, F., Builders, P. F., Odimegwu, D. C., Onyeukwu C., Kabele-toge, B. and Anie, C. O..
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22 - 27.
143. Momoh, M. A., Adikwu, M. U., Ibezim, E. C. and Attama, A. A. (2011) Effect of metformin and Vernonia amygdalina loaded PEGylated mucin formulation on haematological, kidney and liver indices of normal and diabetic rats, J Pharm Res 4 (10): 3455 – 3459
144. Ezeabasili, S. I., Ibezim E. C., Adikwu, M. U., Attama, A. A. and Ugoeze, K. C. (2010) Studies of some animal fats as lipid bases in the formulation of some medicated semi – solid dosage forms iii: rheological and stability studies of salicylic acid ointments, Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Polymer Development and Applications, pp. 119 – 125
145. Ibezim, E. C. (2012) Natural bioactive principles in the treatment of skin diseases, In: Bioactive Natural Products (Ed. Goutam Brahmachari), World Scientific Publishers, Singapore, pp. 499 - 518
