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Assessment of the periodontal health of police officers at the University of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Orapuh Journal
Introduction The profession of law enforcement involves demanding working conditions and schedules, which may lead to psychological stress, lifestyle modifications and neglect of oral hygiene.
Emilie Nguma, Patrick Disidi, Vanessa Nswele, Eden Beya, Gloire Tambwe, Tresor Kabongo, Em Kalala, Jacques Bolenge   +7 more
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Capsicum chinense as an African traditional vegetable: Culture, resilience, and opportunity

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
Capsicum chinense is central to everyday diets, cultural identity, and smallholder livelihoods across Sub‐Saharan Africa, yet remains overlooked in agricultural research and policy. This paper reframes C. chinense as a traditional, climate‐resilient vegetable shaped by centuries of farmer stewardship and cultural selection.
Derek W. Barchenger, Herbaud P. F. Zohoungbogobo   +1 more
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Mpox: Epidemiological profile and factors associated with complications in the Isangi Territory, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Orapuh Journal
Introduction The Mpox outbreak in non-endemic regions has recently attracted global attention. The Isangi Territory has experienced Mpox epidemic outbreaks in recent years, during which several deaths were reported. Purpose This study aimed to
Dieu-Merci KOMBOZI, V. K. Feruzi, Guld Amosi, Kakule Lwanga, Valentin Bolekaleka, Basandja Longembe, Tagoto Tepungipame, Losimba Likwela   +7 more
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Advancing pharmacometrics in Africa—Transition from capacity development toward job creation

CPT: Pharmacometrics &Systems Pharmacology, Volume 14, Issue 3, Page 407-419, March 2025.
Abstract Trained pharmacometricians remain scarce in Africa due to limited training opportunities, lack of a pharmaceutical product development ecosystem, and emigration to high‐income countries. The Applied Pharmacometrics Training (APT) fellowship program was established to address these gaps and specifically foster job creation for talent retention.
Goonaseelan (Colin) Pillai, Samer Mouksassi, Innocent G. Asiimwe, Craig R. Rayner, Steven Kern, Phumla Sinxadi, Paolo Denti, Eric Decloedt, Catriona Waitt, Bernhards R. Ogutu, Rik de Greef   +10 more
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Assessment of gingival biotype and its relationship with age, gender and tooth shape in Congolese subjects: A cross-sectional study

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Gingival thickness is an important parameter in predicting outcomes of dental treatment in general, and restorative procedures in particular.
Patrick Disidi, Gloire Lolaka, Em Kalala, Emilie Nguma, Vanessa Nswele, Eden Beya, Augustin Mantshumba, Jacques Bolenge   +7 more
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Anti‐Globalization Dynamics and Africa's Structural Transformation: Identifying Avoidable Environmental Degradation Thresholds

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study pursues a dual objective. First, it investigates the unconditional impact of anti‐globalization on structural transformation in Africa. Second, it explores how environmental degradation interacts with anti‐globalization to influence structural transformation. The analysis focuses on 52 African countries over the period 2005–2023. To
Simplice A. Asongu, Ekene ThankGod Emeka
wiley   +1 more source

Seven Strategies Implemented in Response to the 16th Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Lessons Learned over a Three-Month Period

Viruses
The 2025 Ebola outbreak that ravaged the Bulape Health District (HD) in Kasai, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), was tackled using the incident management system (IMS) model.
Dieudonné K. Mwamba, Karl B. Angendu, Waly Diouf, Marie-Claire Mikobi, Olive Leonard, Danny Kalala, Nella Ntumba, Deogratias Kakule, David K. Kayembe, Emilia Sana, Bienvenu Kabasele, Jack Katya, Alice Montoyo, Béatrice Serra, Henriette Bulambo, John Otshudiema, Serge Kapanga, Olea Balayulu, Jeanpie Muya, Erick Kamangu, Richard Kitenge, Gaston Tshapenda, Cris Kasita, Mory Keita, Francis K. Kabasubabo, John Kombe, Mathias Mossoko, Christian B. Ngandu, Célestin Manianga, Gregory Moullec, Christina Zarowsky, Pierre Z. Akilimali   +31 more
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Women's Empowerment, Governance, and the Economics of Clean Cooking Transitions in Africa

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Over the past few decades, the global economy, particularly in developing nations, has persistently grappled with rising dependence on conventional energy resources, thus rendering the realization of Sustainable Development Goals 5 and 7 (SDGs 5 and 7) an elusive aspiration for the international community.
Stephen Kelechi Dimnwobi, Olufemi Gbenga Onatunji, Simplice A. Asongu   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Green Finance, Energy Transition and Biodiversity Conservation in Africa: A Dynamic Analysis of African Countries

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study evaluates the dynamic relationship between Green Finance (proxied by green Official Development Assistance) and the expansion of Renewable Energies on biodiversity conservation across 48 African countries over the period 2000–2017.
Mounkaila Gourouza Nana Hadiza, Mohamed Kouni   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Performance of the pulmonary embolism severity index (PESI) in predicting mortality related to pulmonary embolism: A single-centre study in Kinshasa

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Pulmonary embolism is a major cause of cardiovascular mortality worldwide. Several risk-stratification scores have been developed and validated to assess prognosis, among which the Pulmonary Embolism Severity Index (PESI) is the most ...
Raïs N'sinabau, Tukeba Trésor Mapangula , Dibue Wilfrid Mbombo, Christel Isengingo, Mpenda Gibency Mfulani, Tenta Henry Ngandobo, Phuati Joseph Tsangu, Mamba Martin Mukenga, Kounga Jean de Dieu Muamba, Ngondo Stéphane Mutombo , Chishokany Emmanuel Namegabe , Utumpu Patrick Kobo , Yves Mboloko, Miteo Patrick Mukuna, Murhula Innocent Kashongwe, Isokuma Médard Bulabula, Nsimire Berthe Barhayiga   +16 more
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