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Clinical, parasitological aspects, and gene detection (Pfk13) of Plasmodium falciparum in children aged 6 to 59 months with uncomplicated malaria in Bolenge, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Malaria, caused mainly by Plasmodium falciparum in sub-Saharan Africa, remains a major public health concern. It typically manifests as persistent fever and high parasitemia.
Tarcisse KILARA KAPENE, Thérèse N. Mpiempie, Jean Paul M. Pholo, Felicité Makila, Mireille Ngale, Jean Paul N. Divengi, Mamie A. Kondani, Percy K. Velela, Willems M. Ilenga, Constant M. Balu, Isaac T. Woto, Berry I. Bongenya, Papy N. Mandoko, Pierre N. Nsengi, Erick N. Kamangu, Gauthier K. Mesia   +15 more
doaj   +1 more source

Extent, characteristics and policy applications of Key Biodiversity Areas

Biological Reviews, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT A global standard for the identification of Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) was published 10 years ago to provide a unified set of criteria for identifying ‘sites of significance for the global persistence of biodiversity’. We review the initiative's origins, the KBA identification process, characteristics of the current network, threats, policy
Stuart H. M. Butchart, Olivia Crowe, Tom Scott, Andrew J. Plumptre, Megan Eldred, Ellen McKee, Zoltan Waliczky, Ibrahim Al Hasani, Adrián B. Azpiroz, Daniele Baisero, Fred Barasa, Alison E. Beresford, Bezeng S. Bezeng, Charlotte Boyd, Thomas M. Brooks, Graeme Buchanan, Gill Bunting, Sofia Capellan, Neil Cox, Tim R. B. Davenport, Tammy E. Davies, Gina Della Togna, Wendy Elliott, Matt Foster, Jo Gilbert, Jonathan M. Handley, Diego Juffe‐Bignoli, Victoria R. Jones, Naomi Kingston, Jeannot Kivono, John Lamoreux, Penny F. Langhammer, James Lewis, Bruce Liggitt, Daniel Marnewick, Paul Matiku, Erin McCreless, Rachel A. Neugarten, Catherine Numa, Mark O'Brien, Madhu Rao, Ciara Raudsepp‐Hearne, Justina C. Ray, Samridhi Rijal, Jon Paul Rodríguez, Jurgis Sapijanskas, Wes Sechrest, Martin Sneary, Andrew Snyder, Konstantina Spiliopoulou, Thomas Starnes, Cecilia Tobar, Gautam Surya, Marcelo F. Tognelli, Andrew W. Tordoff, Maria G. Toscano, Yongyut Trisurat, Amy Upgren   +57 more
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Evaluation of antibiotic use in patients treated for uncomplicated malaria in the city of Boma, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Malaria remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), it accounts for approximately 12% of morbidity, primarily affecting children under five. Following
Tarcisse KILARA KAPENE, Jean Paul M. Pholo, Thérèse N. Mpiempie, Mireille Ngale, Jean Paul N. Divengi, Mamie A. Kondani, Tony. A. Gimbindu, Percy K. Velela, Willems M. Ilenga, Constant. M. Balu, Isaac T. Woto, Berry I. Bongenya, Papy N. Mandoko, Pierre N. Nsengi, Erick N. Kamangu, Gauthier K. Mesia   +15 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Critical Analysis of Microsoft's Rhetoric and Reality of Sustainability Engagement

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study critically examines Microsoft's environmental, social and governance (ESG) rhetoric and operational reality, to offer insights that extend beyond conventional greenwashing or bluewashing. Drawing on over 20 years of Microsoft's sustainability reports (2003–2024), third‐party ESG evaluations and media investigations, it employs ...
Omaima A. G. Hassan, Iqbal Khadaroo
wiley   +1 more source

Diagnostic performance of the SD Bioline Malaria Ag Pf® rapid diagnostic test for malaria screening among school-aged children in Mbujimayi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Orapuh Journal
Introduction School-aged children in malaria-endemic regions often harbour asymptomatic and low-density infections, constituting a hidden reservoir that complicates malaria control efforts.
Alain Yamba Mukendi, Augustin Kabongo-Tshibaka, Nestor Kalala-Tshituka , Faustin Ndjibu-Mpoji, Alphonse Lufuluabu Mpemba, Bernard Ngombo Katende, Florence Cindibu Kalonji, Alain Cimuanga-Mukanya , Joris Likwela Losimba, Evariste Tshibangu Kabamba, Nadine Kayiba-Kalenda   +10 more
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Use of protective gear and the occurrence of occupational Marburg hemorrhagic fever in health workers from Watsa health zone, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

, 2007
BACKGROUND: Occupational transmission to health workers (HWs) has been a typical feature of Marburg hemorrhagic fever (MHF) outbreaks. The goal of this study was to identify cases of occupational MHF in HWs from Durba and Watsa, Democratic Republic of ...
Libande, Modeste L, MULANGU, S, TSHOMBA, A, Pierre Lefèvre, Muyembe-Tamfum, J. J., Van der Stuyft, Patrick, LIBANDE, ML, Muyembe-Tamfum, Jean-Jacques, Kulidri, Amayo, Tshomba, Antoine, MUYEMBE-TAMFUM, JJ, BORCHERT, M, Antoine Tshomba, Borchert, M., Tshomba, A., Van der Stuyft, P., Libande, M. L., Jean‐Jacques Muyembe‐Tamfum, Modeste L. Libande, Kulidri, A., Amayo Kulidri, Matthias Borchert, Mulangu, Sabue, Mulangu, S., LEFEVRE, P, Sabue Mulangu, KULIDRI, A, Patrick Van der Stuyft, Borchert, Matthias, Lefevre, Pierre, Lefèvre, P.   +30 more
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Defining Reconciliation Studies: Theoretical and Practical Dimensions

Conflict Resolution Quarterly, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Reconciliation studies (RS) has become increasingly influential in understanding alternative views to ending conflict and dealing with the aftermath. As a discipline or field, however, it is not well defined. The actual usefulness of reconciliation (as a concept), or of RS (as a discipline), is debated, and due to its growing usage, it is ...
Colleen Alena O’Brien
wiley   +1 more source

Endogenous and exogenous dynamics of urban water quality degradation: Analysis of corrosion mechanisms and organic loading in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Orapuh Journal
Introduction In many sub-Saharan African cities, aging and intermittently pressurized drinking water distribution networks can compromise water quality beyond the treatment plant.
Glodi Mangaka, Gurvitch Nsiala, Prisca Kalonji, Olivier Munduku, Joel Ahanikow, Julien Kabalako, Camille Nsimanda, Emmanuel Biey, Dieudonné Musibono   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

A malaria risk map of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo [PDF]

, 2016
In Kinshasa, malaria remains a major public health problem but its spatial epidemiology has not been assessed for decades now. The city's growth and transformation, as well as recent control measures, call for an update.
Diboulo, Eric, Lengeler, Christian, Tshefu, Antoinette K., Christian Lengeler, Ferrari Et Al. Malar J, Schmidlin, Sandro, Antoinette K. Tshefu, Eric Diboulo, Giovanfrancesco Ferrari, Ferrari, Giovanfrancesco, Henry M. Ntuku, Ntuku, Henry M., Ro Schmidlin   +12 more
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Brain–Computer Interfaces: The Dawn of a New Era in Disease Treatment

Exploration, EarlyView.
This study investigates the potential of brain–computer interface (BCI) technology in treating neuropsychiatric disorders, such as movement and communication barriers. Our review examines the history, signal paradigms, and diverse applications of BCI while also discussing ongoing research into novel materials and emerging technologies that offer ...
Yuqi Feng, Wangzheqi Zhang, Jun Chen, Huang Wu, Lei Wu, Yanhao Qiu, Xiaoming Deng, Chenglong Zhu, Yisheng Chen, Zhijie Zhao, Changli Wang, Xiaomin Zhang   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source