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Localization of abdominal pain in uncomplicated appendicitis: Diagnostic value of McBurney and Lanz points in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Acute appendicitis is the leading cause of abdominal surgical emergencies, occurring most frequently among adolescents and young adults.
Thomas K. Kabanga, Blaise M. Kapinga, Deogratias B. Kazadi, Herve K. Kabanga, Alice T. Kabanga, Tarcisse KILARA KAPENE, Jeamarie M. Kabongo   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Dynamic Interactions Among Climate, Land, Energy, and Water Systems: Insights From a Panel Vector Autoregression Approach

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study examines the dynamic interactions among climate conditions, land use, energy consumption, water resources, population dynamics, and economic growth within the Climate–Land–Energy–Water (CLEW) nexus across 137 countries from 2000 to 2023.
Kingsley Imandojemu, Romanus Osabohien, Damilola Felix Eluyela, Onur Yağiş, Felix Orole   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Lung and pleural cancers: Histopathology and immunohistochemistry profile in Kinshasa

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Bronchopulmonary and pleural cancers represent a major public health problem worldwide. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), few studies have focused on these pathologies, and no recent data were found in our review.
HERVÉ MUTOTO PINDU, Diwulu Serge Pezo, Tasema David Azako, Lolangwa Fabrice Bokambandja , Massamba Bienvenu Lebwaze   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

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

Evaluation of beneficiary satisfaction with biomedical laboratory services in Kinshasa: A case study of prescribers of biological analyses in several general referral hospitals

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Biomedical laboratories (BMLs) in Kinshasa, as elsewhere, are obligated to satisfy the beneficiaries of their services through the provision of quality services.
CHRISTIAN NGANDU KAISA, Beya Dophie Tshibuela , Pholo Dahlia Pambu , Ndaye Antoine Nkuba, Masidi Jérémie Muwonga   +4 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

Extraction of secondary metabolites responsible for biological activities from the leaf callus of Tetracera rosiflora

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Tetracera rosiflora Gilg is a plant used in traditional Congolese medicine for its multiple virtues, including antidiabetic effects. However, this species is threatened with extinction due to habitat destruction and overexploitation of ...
Ariane K. Seudi, Christophe L. Muanyishay, Arsène K. Muabu, Freddy O. Bulubulu, Théodore K. Kazadi, Jean-Jacques D. Amogu, Christian M. Tshiongo, Nicolas K. Taba, Josephine K. Ntumba   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

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

Management of biomedical waste and associated factors in military healthcare facilities in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Orapuh Journal
Introduction Hospital waste is an inevitable by-product of healthcare activities in medical facilities. It remains a major public health concern, and its management in military healthcare facilities in Kisangani continues to pose a serious challenge ...
Venance Feruzi Kikuni, Dieu-Merci KOMBOZI, Lwanga Kakule , Guld AMOSI, Eugène BASANDJA, Alliance TAGOTO, John Panda, J. L. Losimba   +7 more
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Continuous field assessments and data sharing to rationalize the IUCN's impact in mammal conservation: a case study of Rwanda

Wildlife Biology, EarlyView.
Taxonomic work, conservation practice, and Red List assessments from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) are intricately linked. The primary conservation goal for biodiversity is to halt the factors driving local extinctions of species.
Methode Majyambere, Pacifique Niyodushima, Alexis Nsabimana, Philbert Ndahayo, Simon Muhayimana   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source