Research Excellence Distinction Award

Aholia Jean Baptiste Adepo
Nangui Abrogoua University, Côte d’Ivoire.

Aholia Jean Baptiste Adepo
Affiliation	Nangui Abrogoua University
Country	Côte d’Ivoire
Scopus ID	55179444100
Documents	3
Citations	30
h-index	3
Subject Area	Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science
Event	International Academic Achievements & Awards

Aholia Jean Baptiste Adepo is a researcher at Nangui Abrogoua University in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, working in pharmacology, toxicology and pharmaceutical science. The research concerns the safety and biological activity of food-related products. Adepo is recognized with the Research Excellence Distinction Award at International Academic Achievements & Awards [1].

Abstract

This article summarizes the research profile of Aholia Jean Baptiste Adepo in connection with the Research Excellence Distinction Award. The Scopus record lists three documents, 30 citations and an h-index of 3 [1]. Representative publications examine the antidiabetic activity and safety of a food complement in rats [2] and the use of chemical ripening agents on mangoes sold in Abidjan [3].

Keywords

Pharmacology, toxicology, food safety, antidiabetic activity, food complements, mango ripening, calcium carbide, ethephon, Côte d’Ivoire.

Introduction

Pharmacological and toxicological research evaluates whether products consumed by the public are effective and safe. In West Africa, such evaluation is relevant both to food complements and to informal food-processing practices. Adepo’s publications address both areas, with work carried out at Nangui Abrogoua University, a public university in Abidjan [2][3].

Research Profile

Adepo is affiliated with Nangui Abrogoua University, and the Scopus Author ID is 55179444100. The Scopus profile records the following [1]:

• Three indexed documents
• Thirty citations and an h-index of 3
• Subject area: Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science

Research Contributions

In 2017, Adepo co-authored a study with Manda, Goze, Gnagne, Abounan and Dano on Nutrasucre, a food complement, assessing its antidiabetic activity and safety in alloxan-induced diabetic rats [2].

In 2024, Adepo co-authored a cross-sectional survey with Deli, Yépié, Kouakou and Atchibri on the artificial ripening of mangoes in Abidjan markets. The study identified calcium carbide and ethephon as the main ripening products [3]. A published summary reports that 80% of 225 surveyed traders used these agents, and that some traders experienced headaches and dizziness [4].

Publications

• Manda, P., et al. (2017). Antidiabetic activity and safety use of Nutrasucre. https://doi.org/10.3923/jpt.2017.161.169 [2]
• Deli, Y. R., et al. (2024). Artificial ripening of mango with calcium carbide and ethephon. https://doi.org/10.9734/EJNFS/2024/v16i21389 [3]

Research Impact

Thirty citations and an h-index of 3 indicate that the published work has been taken up by other researchers [1]. The mango ripening study was also summarized by a nutrition resource platform, which noted that its authors urged regulatory action against unsafe ripening practices [4].

Award Suitability

Adepo is considered suitable for the Research Excellence Distinction Award on the following grounds:

• Published research on pharmacology, nutrition and food safety [2][3]
• Findings relevant to consumer health and public safety [4]
• A citation record indexed in Scopus [1]

Conclusion

Aholia Jean Baptiste Adepo’s research applies pharmacological and toxicological approaches to products consumed in Côte d’Ivoire. The recognized record of cited publications supports the award nomination [1].

External Links

• Scopus Profile

References

1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Aholia Jean Baptiste Adepo, Author ID 55179444100. Scopus.
   https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=55179444100
2. Manda, P., Goze, N. B., Gnagne, A. S., Abounan, A. D., Adepo, A. J. B., & Dano, D. S. (2017). Antidiabetic activity and safety used of Nutrasucre, a food complement, in alloxan induced diabetic rats.
   https://doi.org/10.3923/jpt.2017.161.169
3. Deli, Y. R., Adepo, A. J.-B., Yépié, A. H., Kouakou, Y. E., & Atchibri, L. A. (2024). Artificial ripening of mango (Mangifera indica L.) with calcium carbide (CaC₂) and ethephon: Problem of fruit safety in the markets of Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety, 16(2), 84–95.
   https://doi.org/10.9734/EJNFS/2024/v16i21389
4. Nutrition Connect. (2025). Artificial ripening of mango with calcium carbide and ethephon in Côte d’Ivoire: Safety concerns. GAIN.
   https://nutritionconnect.gainhealth.org/resource-center/artificial-ripening-mango-calcium-carbide-and-ethephon-cote-divoire-safety-concerns