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Alice Njolke Mafe · Sankore

Taraba State University

Alice Njolke Mafe

ORCID, self-asserted

ORCID 0009-0004-4155-5819

This profile carries an ORCID the researcher published on their own record — the strongest evidence available short of a human confirming it. 3 other profiles were folded into this one.

Publications

62

Citations

1,382

h-index

19

Computed over the works the graph holds, so it is a floor rather than a career figure.

i10-index

31

Works published 2022 onward have been swept for this country. Figures are complete within that window, to the extent the open indexes are.

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Every institution this scholar has appeared with on a work, by how many.

Taraba State University61 works
Nasarawa State University2 works
Modibbo Adama University of Technology1 works
Delta State Polytechnic Ogwashi-Uku1 works
Delta State University1 works

Publications

62 works in the graph, newest first.

Postbiotics from indigenous lactic acid bacteria: mechanisms, biopreservation and functional food applications
2026Journal of the Science of Food and AgricultureJournalOpen access6 citations10.1002/jsfa.70405
Microbiome–mycotoxin interactions and probiotic strategies: implications for gut health and cancer
2026Frontiers in NutritionJournalOpen accessFirst author6 citations10.3389/fnut.2026.1783295
The Diet–Microbiota–Polyamine Axis in Intestinal Aging: Microbial Pathways, Functional Foods, and Physiological Implications
2026NutrientsJournalOpen accessFirst author5 citations10.3390/nu18040578
Food-contact surfaces coated with antimicrobial polymeric materials
2026Food systemsJournalOpen access2 citations10.21323/2618-9771-2025-8-4-595-606

Development, functional profiling, and probiotic evaluation of indigenous LAB from Nigerian fermented foods: Antimicrobial mechanisms, in vivo validation, and applications in food preservation and mycotoxin risk reduction

2026World Journal of Microbiology and BiotechnologyJournalFirst author1 citations10.1007/s11274-026-05051-4

Integrated Phenotypic and Genotypic Drug Susceptibility Profiling of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Reveals High Burden of Multidrug Resistance in Northwest Nigeria

2026Journal of Multidisciplinary Science MIKAILALSYSJournalOpen accessSenior author0 citations10.58578/mikailalsys.v4i1.8824

Biocontrol of Mycotoxin-Producing Fungi by Lactic Acid Bacteria

2026FoodsJournalOpen accessFirst author0 citations10.3390/foods15111913

Potential role of phytomedicine in combating metabolic disorders in modern public health: A narrative review

2026Next research.Journal0 citations10.1016/j.nexres.2026.102053

Architectural ventilation deficiency and microbial amplification in internalized sanitary spaces: Implications for indoor environmental health and food contamination in tropical buildings

2026Ecological FrontiersJournalOpen access0 citations10.3724/j.ecofro-20260049

Comparative Performance and Concordance of VIA, Cytology, and HPV Molecular Assays for Cervical Cancer Screening in Taraba State, Nigeria

2026Cancer BioscienceJournalOpen access0 citations10.1016/j.cbs.2026.100008

Green Biosynthesis of Nanoparticles Using Plant Extracts: Mechanisms, Advances, Challenges, and Applications

2025BioNanoScienceJournal96 citations10.1007/s12668-025-01883-w

A review on probiotics and dietary bioactives: Insights on metabolic well-being, gut microbiota, and inflammatory responses

2025Food Chemistry AdvancesJournalOpen accessFirst author81 citations10.1016/j.focha.2025.100919

Eco-friendly nanoparticle phytosynthesis via plant extracts: Mechanistic insights, recent advances, and multifaceted uses

2025Nano TransMedJournalOpen access82 citations10.1016/j.ntm.2025.100080

Biopolymers: An inclusive review

2025Hybrid AdvancesJournalOpen access69 citations10.1016/j.hybadv.2025.100418

Probiotics and Food Bioactives: Unraveling Their Impact on Gut Microbiome, Inflammation, and Metabolic Health

2025Probiotics and Antimicrobial ProteinsJournalFirst author52 citations10.1007/s12602-025-10452-2

Advancing Sustainable Food Packaging: the Role of Green Nanomaterials in Enhancing Barrier Properties

2025Food Engineering ReviewsJournal42 citations10.1007/s12393-025-09407-8

Microbiome Integrity Enhances the Efficacy and Safety of Anticancer Drug

2025BiomedicinesJournalOpen accessFirst author40 citations10.3390/biomedicines13020422

The Effect of Microbiome-Derived Metabolites in Inflammation-Related Cancer Prevention and Treatment

2025BiomoleculesJournalOpen accessFirst author30 citations10.3390/biom15050688

Could a Mediterranean Diet Modulate Alzheimer’s Disease Progression? The Role of Gut Microbiota and Metabolite Signatures in Neurodegeneration

2025FoodsJournalOpen accessFirst author29 citations10.3390/foods14091559

A critical review on the impacts of β-glucans on gut microbiota and human health

2025The MicrobeJournalOpen access27 citations10.1016/j.microb.2025.100394

Food, Health, and Environmental Impact of Lactic Acid Bacteria: The Superbacteria for Posterity

2025Probiotics and Antimicrobial ProteinsJournal25 citations10.1007/s12602-025-10546-x

Life cycle and environmental impact assessment of biopolymer-based packaging vs. conventional plastics in the food industry

2025Materials Today CommunicationsJournal21 citations10.1016/j.mtcomm.2025.112806

Modulation of the Neuro–Cancer Connection by Metabolites of Gut Microbiota

2025BiomoleculesJournalOpen accessFirst author20 citations10.3390/biom15020270

Comparative Analysis of the Environmental Impact of Biopolymer-Based and Conventional Plastic Packaging in Food Engineering Applications

2025Al-Mustaqbal Journal of Sustainability in Engineering SciencesJournalOpen accessFirst author19 citations10.62723/2959-5932.1017

Mechanistic insights into β-glucans and gut microbiota interactions for enhancing human health

2025Discover FoodJournalOpen access18 citations10.1007/s44187-025-00503-6

Next-Generation Biopolymers for Sustainable Food Packaging: Innovations in Material Science, Circular Economy, and Smart Technologies

2025Food and Bioprocess TechnologyJournalFirst author18 citations10.1007/s11947-025-04011-4

Food Preservatives and the Rising Tide of Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer: Mechanisms, Controversies, and Emerging Innovations

2025FoodsJournalOpen accessFirst author18 citations10.3390/foods14173079

Evaluation of different antimicrobial polymeric coatings for food contact surfaces

2025Discover FoodJournalOpen access17 citations10.1007/s44187-025-00487-3

Probiotics and Postbiotics for Green Control of Foodborne Pathogens: Intelligent Detection and Biopreservation Strategies for Safer Foods

2025FoodsJournalOpen accessFirst author18 citations10.3390/foods14183281

Postbiotics in Functional Foods: Microbial Derivatives Shaping Health, Immunity and Next‐Generation Nutrition

2025Food FrontiersJournalOpen accessFirst author15 citations10.1002/fft2.70205

Phage Therapy in Managing Multidrug-Resistant (MDR) Infections in Cancer Therapy: Innovations, Complications, and Future Directions

2025PharmaceuticsJournalOpen accessFirst author12 citations10.3390/pharmaceutics17070820

Cancer and Environmental Xenobiotics: Mechanisms, Controversies, and Innovations

2025Journal of XenobioticsJournalOpen accessFirst author8 citations10.3390/jox16010002

Domestication and market potential of indigenous mushrooms in Nigeria and Kenya through cultivation techniques, nutritional enhancement, and consumer preference analysis

2025Discover FoodJournalOpen accessFirst author5 citations10.1007/s44187-025-00452-0

The utilization of biopolymer hydrogels to encapsulate and protect probiotics in foods

2025Process BiochemistryJournal17 citations10.1016/j.procbio.2025.03.008

Investigating Nanomaterials for Improved Barrier Properties in Food Packaging

2025Al-Mustaqbal Journal of Sustainability in Engineering SciencesJournalOpen accessFirst author13 citations10.62723/2959-5932.1018

Smart Probiotic Solutions for Mycotoxin Mitigation: Innovations in Food Safety and Sustainable Agriculture

2025Probiotics and Antimicrobial ProteinsJournalFirst author12 citations10.1007/s12602-025-10569-4

Advanced chitosan-based biopolymer systems for probiotic microencapsulation: stability enhancement and targeted release approaches

2025Journal of MicroencapsulationJournal9 citations10.1080/02652048.2025.2531776

An overview of the nutritional composition, bioactivities and applications of Chinese yam (Dioscoreas Oppositae)

2025Ecological FrontiersJournal8 citations10.1016/j.ecofro.2025.02.010

Evaluating the environmental impact of biopolymer-based packaging compared to conventional plastics in the food industry

2025Sustainable Chemistry One WorldJournal7 citations10.1016/j.scowo.2025.100145

Genesis, Health Benefits, and Future Perspectives of Probiotics: Exploring Endogenous and Exogenous Classes, Innovations, and Research Gaps

2025Probiotics and Antimicrobial ProteinsJournalFirst author6 citations10.1007/s12602-025-10756-3

Evaluation of Cymbopogon citratus (lemongrass) leaf extract: phytochemical screening, antimicrobial activities, cytotoxicity, antioxidant properties, and toxicological assessment

2025Drug and Chemical ToxicologyJournal4 citations10.1080/01480545.2025.2543418

Advances in antimicrobial polymeric coatings for food contact surfaces: Materials, mechanisms, and challenges

2025The MicrobeJournalOpen access4 citations10.1016/j.microb.2025.100611

Probiotics as eco-friendlybio-preservatives: In vivo mechanisms of mycotoxin inhibition and emerging applications for food safety and human health

2025Mycotoxin ResearchJournal4 citations10.1007/s12550-025-00616-y

Geophagia among pregnant women: evaluating the microbiological and toxicological safety of calabash chalk and its implications on maternal health

2025Environmental Geochemistry and HealthJournalOpen accessFirst author4 citations10.1007/s10653-025-02656-w

Alantolactone as a Bioactive Sesquiterpene Lactone: Molecular Mechanisms and Anticancer Potential for Pharmaceutical Development

2025Archiv der PharmazieJournalFirst author2 citations10.1002/ardp.70170

Current advances in the therapeutic potential of scutellarin: Novel applications, mechanisms, and future challenges

2025Phytomedicine PlusJournalOpen access4 citations10.1016/j.phyplu.2025.100754

Microbial contamination pathways: Assessing the impact of building-damaging microorganisms on food safety and structural integrity in humid home environments

2025Journal of Stored Products ResearchJournal2 citations10.1016/j.jspr.2025.102857

Biosynthesis of Metallic Nanoparticles Using Plant Extracts: Mechanisms, Advances, and Sustainable Applications

2025Al-Mustaqbal Journal of Sustainability in Engineering SciencesJournalOpen accessFirst author1 citations10.62723/2959-5932.1024

Indigestible Carbohydrate Polymers as Dietary Fiber: Composition, Physicochemical Properties, Health Benefits, and Food Industry Applications

2025Current Pharmacology ReportsJournal1 citations10.1007/s40495-025-00434-x

Epidemiological Assessment of Chlamydiasis among Women in Jalingo and Kurmi Local Government Areas, Taraba State, Nigeria

2025Journal of Multidisciplinary Science MIKAILALSYSJournalOpen accessFirst authorCorresponding0 citations10.58578/mikailalsys.v3i3.7404

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