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Rhinopharyngitis and ENT morbidity among cement workers with long-term occupational exposure in Kongo Central Province, DRC

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Cement mineral dust contains a variety of carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic substances that contribute to serious health effects. Purpose This study aimed to determine the ENT symptoms and diagnoses among workers exposed to cement
Marie Ditu Kula , Jean Paul Pholo Manzimbala , Papy Steve Mbelambela Etongola , Lema Gabriel, Gibency Mfulani Mpenda, Eddy Mbambu Mampuya, Christian Matanda Nzanza, Marie Catherine Mbutshu Okitambolo, Allen Kondi Makani, Richard Matanda Nzanza, Jerome Sokolo Gedikondele   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

Gender Disparities in Lending and Income Generation: Evidence from Entrepreneurs in the City of Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo

International audienceThis study examines the effect of gender on lending and income generation among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo, using descriptive evidence from 267 enterprises across commerce ...
Kavota, Taylor Kahindo
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Impact of Technological Innovation, Environmental Policy, and Policy Inclusion on Renewable Energy Adoption in Sub‐Sahara Africa

Thunderbird International Business Review, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study investigates the factors influencing renewable energy consumption and renewable electricity in Sub‐Sahara Africa (SSA) using the Lewbel 2SLS approach, panel quantile regression and Driscoll and Kraay estimator. It focuses on a panel dataset covering 41 countries from 1998 to 2020.
Emmanuel K. Manu, Simplice A. Asongu
wiley   +1 more source

Clinical and bacteriological profile of suppurative otitis media in Kinshasa: A descriptive cross-sectional study

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Suppurative otitis media (SOM) is a predominantly bacterial disease that is common in low-income countries. The bacterial spectrum responsible for SOM and the antibiotic susceptibility patterns vary over time and between regions ...
BAFUANANSHA Léonard Kasonga, KAMIN Yasmin Tshingamb, TSHIKOLU Elisée Kembia, MALEMBA alain Ntumba, MADIMBALA Jean Paul Pholo, LUKOJI Eric Banza, NGOY Jules Mbuyamba, KUSANZANGANA Guyguy Kamwiziku, METILI Octavie Lunguyla, TSHIPUKANE Dieudonné NYEMBUE   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Do Financialization and Innovation Enhance Environmental Sustainability in Sub‐Saharan Africa?

Thunderbird International Business Review, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study addresses the perception of Sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA) as a region with limited financial capabilities and technological advancement to enhance environmental sustainability. Conducted across 24 SSA countries from 2000 to 2021, the research employs instrumental IV and panel quantile regressions.
Emmanuel Kwaku Manu, Maria L. Gorbunova, Simplice A. Asongu   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Factors associated with the use of curative healthcare services in Bunia Health Zone facilities, Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Access to quality curative care remains a challenge in many low-resource settings. The World Health Organization (WHO) identifies healthcare utilization as a key determinant of public health outcomes.
C. F. Kpane, K. F. Bisingurege, M. Zawadi, Amuda Baba, N. H. Chelo, K. Z. Tsongo, O. S. Wembonyama   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Epidemiological and Clinical Characteristics of Patients with Pressure Ulcers in Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo

, 2018
International audienceBackground: Pressure Ulcers constitute a public health problem. The objective of this study was to determine the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of patients with pressure ulcers in Butembo.Methods: This was a ...
Ilumbulumbu, Michel Kalongo, Sikakulya, Franck Katembo, Akinja, Séverin Uwonda, Mitamo, Alexandre Amini, Ketha, Joël Kambale, Valimungighe, Moise Muhindo   +5 more
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Cyanogenic Compounds, Physicochemical Parameters and Metals in Water From Cassava Processing Areas: A Study in the Brazilian Amazon, Using Multivariate Analysis

Environmental Toxicology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study evaluated the water quality of artesian wells and effluents generated in cassava processing in a rural area of Bragança, Pará, with emphasis on physicochemical parameters, multielement composition, and cyanogenic compounds. The well water presented specific nonconformities, highlighting pH values below the recommended level and high
Alana Coêlho Maciel, Mariane Gama Nabiça, Luciana Pinheiro Santos, Thiago de Melo e Silva, Elivaldo Nunes Modesto Junior, Heronides Adonias Dantas Filho, Charles Miller de Souza Borges, Kelly das Graças Fernandes Dantas, Simone de Fátima Pinheiro Pereira, Ivan Carlos da Costa Barbosa, Beni Jequicene Mussengue Chaúque, Rosinelson da Silva Pena, Nayara Macêdo Peixoto Araújo, Alessandra Santos Lopes   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pediatric Surgeons' Expectations of the EUPSA Global Surgery Committee Across World Bank Income Groups: A Two‐Round Modified Delphi Study

World Journal of Surgery, EarlyView.
A two‐round modified Delphi study of paediatric surgeons from 68 countries identified six expectations of the EUPSA Global Surgery Committee. Across World Bank income groups, respondents prioritised sustainable capacity building through training and mentorship, supported by accessible guidelines, research collaboration, and context‐appropriate ...
G. Brisighelli, G. T. Tekant, A. Gunnarsdóttir, A. R. Brohi, B. M. Basnet, C. M. Burgos, D. Di Fabrizio, E. Reuling, E. Stortelder, F. Pederiva, J. Lindert, J. Stoltz, M. Garriboli, M. Kakar, Ü. Celtik, U. Rolle   +15 more
wiley   +1 more source

The morphological affinities of the fossil cranium from Kabua, Kenya Affinités morphologiques du crâne fossile de Kabua (Kenya)

Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute, EarlyView.
Our current understanding of the origins of Homo sapiens is limited, in part, by the fragmented fossil record from Late Pleistocene and early Holocene Africa. Here, we re‐examine the Kabua 1 cranium, an enigmatic and little‐studied Kenyan fossil discovered in the 1950s. We compare virtual reconstructions created previously by our team with a wide range
Abel Marinus Bosman, Laura Tabitha Buck, Hugo Reyes‐Centeno, Marta Mirazón Lahr, Chris Stringer, Rainer Grün, Qingfeng Shao, Katerina Harvati   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source