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Cognitive impairment and academic performance in students with sensorineural hearing loss in Kongo Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Several studies in the literature have highlighted the impact of cognitive impairment and academic performance (AP) in students with sensorineural hearing loss in specialised schools for the deaf. However, few studies have been conducted
Jean Paul Pholo Manzimbala , Tarcisse Kilara , Gabriel Lema, Hilaire Kalala , Bienvenue Kandala, Richard Matanda, Jérôme Sokolo, Eddy Mampuya Mbambu   +7 more
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Building capacity in vector‐borne plant virus research: The CONNECTED Network

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
Plant viruses spread by insects decimate crop yields globally, causing food security challenges in vulnerable areas, including regions of Africa. Interdisciplinary research is needed to protect future crop supplies. CONNECTED, the Community Network for African Vector‐Borne Plant Viruses, increased research capacity in Central, East, West and Southern ...
Nina F. Ockendon‐Powell, Diane L. Hird, Alice Beck, Heather Child, Helen Thomas‐Hughes, Neil Boonham, Gary D. Foster, Bruce Cronin, Andy M. Bailey   +8 more
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The Poor-quality medical products in the Democratic Republic of Congo: A ten-year retrospective study in Kinshasa (2012–2021)

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Substandard and falsified (SF) medical products continue to threaten public health worldwide, particularly in developing countries. Unfortunately, the available literature primarily focuses on anti-infective drugs.
Dadit Ive Kitenge, Jocelyn Mankulu Kakumba, Aristide Onoloke Onoloke, Guislain Onya Lohaka, Walter Ndjibu Kiungu, Didi Mana Kialengila, Patient Ciza Hamuli, Jérémie Mbinze Kindenge, Jean-Pierre Mufusama Koy Sita   +8 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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Integrating habitat suitability, socioeconomics, and infrastructure to assess global biological invasion risk under climate change: A case study of the rice stem borer, Chilo suppressalis

Pest Management Science, EarlyView.
We developed an invasion risk index framework that integrates socioeconomic and environmental data using an entropy‐weighting method. The case study highlights the need for region‐specific biosecurity measures for Chilo suppressalis. Abstract BACKGROUND Biological invasion risk is a multifaceted concept that, according to the Food and Agriculture ...
Jinsol Hong, Minyoung Lee, Yongeun Kim, Yun‐Sik Lee, June Wee, Jaejun Song, Taewoo Kim, Jung‐Joon Park, Florian Kraxner, Woo‐Kyun Lee, Youngil Song, Kijong Cho   +11 more
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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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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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Phytochemistry and in vitro Anti-sickling activity of Senna Occidentalis L. (Fabaceae)

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Sickle cell disease is an inherited genetic disorder characterized by the presence of abnormal hemoglobin, leading to the deformation of red blood cells and serious complications.
Damien K. Ndjoko, Clement LIYONGO, Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua, Dorothée D. Tshilanda, Benjamin Z. Gbolo, Damien S. T. Tshibangu, Hity Schie N. Mutambel, Jean L-N. Luamba, Pius T. Mpiana   +8 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
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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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