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Introduction of a standardized semi-quantitative body condition scoring system for cattle and pigs in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. [PDF]

Vet Anim Sci
Kinzie PR, Merritt S, Lombe B, Halbrook M, Witte D, Vakaniaki EH, Adam S, Madidi L'k'ye A, Mukadi PK, Mfwankang M, Mona J, Kanonge D, Melofchik C, Muyembe-Tamfum JJ, Hoff NA, Hensley LE, Mbala-Kingebeni P, Twabela A, Rimoin AW.   +18 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Natural Resources and Political Patronage in Africa: An Ethnicity Level Analysis

Review of Development Economics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT We investigate the effect of resource discoveries on ethnicity‐level political patronage in Africa using a large geospatial dataset of 254 ethnic groups in 15 countries over the period 1960–2004. We find that the first (or single first) resource discovery in a virgin ethnic homeland increases the share of cabinet posts of that ethnicity.
Sambit Bhattacharyya, Nemera Mamo
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence of wound infections and related antimicrobial resistance in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo: a multicenter cross-sectional study. [PDF]

BMC Infect Dis
Tshimbila Kabangu JMV, Tsiwedi-Tsilabia E, Faida-Kitoga, Cizungu-Namugusha J, Muhindo-Kabuyaya P, Arung Kalau W, Lundimu Tugirimana P, Mushagalusa Kasali F, Kadima Ntokamunda J, Mukadi-Bamuleka D.   +9 more
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Does the Threat of Killing Gays Deter Foreign Aid: The Case of Uganda's 2014 Anti‐Homosexuality Act

Review of Development Economics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Much attention has been drawn on Uganda in recent years due to the strengthening of its anti‐LGBTQ legislation and rhetoric. Our study explores the aid‐deterring effect of anti‐LGBTQ legislation in an experimental setting using the Synthetic Control Method.
Elissaios Papyrakis, Luca Tasciotti
wiley   +1 more source

TEAM‐UP: Mixed‐Methods Data for Understanding Traditional and Modern Contraceptive Use Dynamics in Four Sub‐Saharan African Countries

Studies in Family Planning, EarlyView.
Abstract This Data Article describes a novel dataset from the “Re‐Examining Traditional Method Use” (TEAM‐UP) project, which systematically collected data on the measurement of and motivations for use of non‐modern (traditional and folkloric) contraceptive methods and/or modern methods, in four sub‐Saharan African countries: the Democratic Republic of ...
Nurudeen Alhassan, Jamaica Corker, Nyovani Janet Madise, Ernestina Coast, Naa Dodua Dodoo, Themba Mzembe, Jacques B.O Emina, Elizabeth Omoluabi, F. Nii‐Amoo Dodoo, Saseendran Pallikadavath, Maame B. Peterson, John A. Mushomi, Funmilola M. OlaOlorun, Eliya Msiyaphazi Zulu   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Antimicrobial resistance in raw cow's milk in Bwegera, Democratic Republic of the Congo: implications for food safety. [PDF]

BMC Microbiol
Mitima HI, Kawala LZ, Kajiramugabi JI, Mulume DA, Ntabaza JB, Byemba PB, Kagayo DA, Byadunia DS, Kashosi TM, Tchombe FN, Baciyunjuze GT, Nyambwe DM, Kanyere OK, Kwakanaba AM, Bakwanamaha PM, Ntavuna MN, Waziri M, Kaishusha BP, Kayange LW.   +18 more
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Methodological Innovations for Evidencing and Estimating Modern and Traditional Contraceptive Prevalence and Use Dynamics in Sub‐Saharan Africa

Studies in Family Planning, EarlyView.
Abstract Contraceptive prevalence estimates are indicators of the performance of family planning programs. Yet, available evidence suggests that national surveys may be underestimating the prevalence of traditional methods. The apparent underestimation of traditional methods stems from current approaches for collecting, analyzing, and reporting ...
Nurudeen Alhassan, Nyovani Janet Madise, Jamaica Corker, Naa Dodua Dodoo, Ernestina Coast, F. Nii‐Amoo Dodoo, Jacques B. O. Emina, Saseendran Pallikadavath, Elizabeth Omoluabi, Maame B. Peterson, John A. Mushomi, Themba Mzembe, Eliya Msiyaphazi Zulu   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bayesian predictive model of Ebola fatality: Tenth Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. [PDF]

J Public Health Afr
Kebela JK, Kimpanga P, Kyloka JN, Musema G, Mabela R, Bigrimana R, Mangapi O, Barhayiga B, Mwokozi EB, Ntumba S, Kokolomami J, Mukongo SM.   +11 more
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The Contribution of Educational Changes to Fertility Declines in Low‐ and Middle‐Income Countries

Studies in Family Planning, EarlyView.
Abstract Educational expansion is widely regarded as a central mechanism in fertility transitions, yet some research suggests its role may be more modest. This study analyzes birth histories from 414 surveys in 72 low‐ and middle‐income countries to reassess the contribution of the shift in the educational composition of the population to fertility ...
Bruno D. Schoumaker, David A. Sánchez‐Páez   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence and determinants of unmet need for family planning among married women on Idjwi Island, Democratic Republic of the Congo. [PDF]

Contracept Reprod Med
Masoda MN, Mukuku O, Mishika PL, Govender K, Wembonyama SO.   +4 more
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