Charles O. Olaiya

University of Ibadan

Publishing since 1970, latest 2026

Plant Science
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Food Science
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Pharmacology

Publications: 551970–2026
Citations: 692to those papers
h-index: 13i10-index 17
Field-weighted impact: 1.211.00 is the world average
World top 10%: 13%7 of 55 scored papers
Open access: 65%36 papers free to read

2 other works — preprints, datasets and the like — are listed but not counted.

By year

Papers, and the citations to them

Publications, left axisCitations to that year’s papers, right axis2026 still in progress

Publications

55 in all

Comparative evaluation of the nutritional composition, antioxidant capacity and inhibitory activities against α-amylase and α-glucosidase of three Nigerian leafy vegetables (Amaranthus hybridus L., Celosia argentea L. and Solanum macrocarpon L.)
2026BMC Complementary Medicine and TherapiesJournalOpen accessSenior authorCorresponding0 citations10.1186/s12906-026-05486-0
Random forest-based QSAR and molecular dynamics insights into steroidal pregnanes as 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 modulators for type 2 diabetes

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Citations received each year

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What they work on

From the classification of each paper

Subfields

Plant Science3055%
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism1629%
Food Science1324%
Biochemistry1120%
Molecular Biology611%
Pharmacology611%
Computational Theory and Mathematics59%
Soil Science59%
Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience47%
Complementary and alternative medicine47%

Health Sciences
Life Sciences
Physical Sciences

Topics most written on

Natural Antidiabetic Agents Studies14
Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities10
Agricultural pest management studies5
Computational Drug Discovery Methods5
Plant Growth Enhancement Techniques5
Seed and Plant Biochemistry5
Agricultural Science and Fertilization4
Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity4
Medicinal Plant Research4
Agricultural Practices and Plant Genetics3
Banana Cultivation and Research3
Food composition and properties3

Who they write with

Their most frequent co-authors, and the papers those co-authors share

Where their co-authors are

27% of their papers have a co-author abroad

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Most frequent partner countries

Egypt6
South Africa5
Uganda3
Saudi Arabia2
Canada2
Japan1
India1
France1

Papers with at least one author in that country.

Institutions written with most

Olusegun Agagu University of Science and TechnologyNG11 papers
Salem UniversityNG8 papers
Obafemi Awolowo UniversityNG6 papers
Institute of Agricultural Research and TrainingNG6 papers
Bingham UniversityNG6 papers
Adekunle Ajasin UniversityNG4 papers
University of IlorinNG4 papers
Durban University of TechnologyZA4 papers
Cairo UniversityEG4 papers
Bowen UniversityNG3 papers

Where they publish

International journal of food science and agriculture3
Bioinformatics Advances2
Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology2
Journal of Fruit and Ornamental Plant Research2
Journal of Herbs Spices & Medicinal Plants2
Molecular Diversity2

Development goals addressed

From each paper’s title and abstract

2Zero hunger26
3Good health and well-being8
6Clean water and sanitation3
7Affordable and clean energy2
9Industry, innovation and infrastructure1
15Life on land1

Most cited

Inhibition mechanism of alpha-amylase, a diabetes target, by a steroidal pregnane and pregnane glycosides derived from Gongronema latifolium Benth
Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences3
2022120 citationsWorld top 10%Open access · Gold
Rhus coriaria L. (Sumac), a Versatile and Resourceful Food Spice with Cornucopia of Polyphenols
Molecules
202254 citationsWorld top 10%Open access · Gold

2026Computational Biology and ChemistryJournal0 citations10.1016/j.compbiolchem.2026.108983

Modulatory Effects of Bioregulator on Some Physiological and Nutraceutical Properties of Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.

2026Asian Journal of Biochemistry Genetics and Molecular BiologyJournalOpen accessSenior author0 citations10.9734/ajbgmb/2026/v18i6547

GC-MS analysis unveil bioactive compounds in salicylic acid-enhanced cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) walp)

2026International Journal of Natural Sciences ResearchJournalOpen accessSenior author0 citations10.18488/63.v14i1.5020

Phytochemical and Nutritional Composition of Three Varieties of Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata) Pre-Treated with Salicylic Acid Under Arsenic Stress

2022International Journal of Advances in Life Science and TechnologyJournalOpen accessSenior author2 citations10.18488/72.v6i1.2970

Comparative Assessment of Vitamin Contents and Antifungal Activity of Seeds and Leaves of Unripe Pawpaw ( Carica papaya L. )

2022International journal of food science and agricultureJournalOpen accessSenior author0 citations10.26855/ijfsa.2022.09.008

Biochemical and Nutritional Importance of Winged Bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus (L.)) on Wistar Rats

2020International journal of food science and agricultureJournalOpen access9 citations10.26855/ijfsa.2020.06.009

Effects of Curculigo pilosa supplementation on antioxidant and antidiabetic activities of yam flour

2020Journal of Food Science and TechnologyJournalOpen accessSenior authorCorresponding14 citations10.1007/s13197-020-04872-x

Antidiabetic activity of corn steep liquor extract of Curculigo pilosa and its solvent fractions in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats

2019Journal of Traditional and Complementary MedicineJournalOpen accessSenior authorCorresponding48 citations10.1016/j.jtcme.2019.06.005

An investigation of cardiovascular benefits of okra in LDL-receptor-knockout mice.

2018Applied Physiology Nutrition and MetabolismJournal0 citations

Nutritional and Chemical Properties of Fermented Soybean-supplemented Cassava Flour

2017Journal of Advances in Biology & BiotechnologyJournalOpen accessSenior author1 citation10.9734/jabb/2017/31955

Hypoglycemic Effects of Corn Steep Liquor Extracts in Streptozotocin-induced Diabetic Rats

2016International Journal of Biochemistry Research & ReviewJournalOpen accessFirst author6 citations10.9734/ijbcrr/2016/28178

Biotechnological strategies for enhancing the nutritive and nutraceutical values of tomato (Solanum lycopersicon)

2015DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)JournalOpen accessFirst author1 citation

Advances in life science and technology1

African Crop Science Journal1

How it can be read

65% free to read

Diamond 13 · 24%Free to read and to publish
Gold 6 · 11%In an open-access journal
Hybrid 5 · 9%Open in a subscription journal
Bronze 8 · 15%Free to read, no open licence
Green 4 · 7%A copy in a repository
Closed 19 · 35%Behind a paywall

Who funds it

4 of 55 papers name a funder

Indian National Science Academy1
International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology1
JSS College of Pharmacy1
King Saud University1
Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University1
Tertiary Education Trust Fund1
University of Cambridge1
University of Ibadan1

202251 citationsWorld top 10%

Antidiabetic activity of corn steep liquor extract of Curculigo pilosa and its solvent fractions in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats

Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine3

201948 citationsWorld top 10%Open access · Diamond