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Optimization of plant density and fertilizer application to improve biofortified common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) yield on Nitisols of South-Kivu, Eastern D.R. Congo [PDF]

Heliyon, 2023
Soil nutrient depletion and poor farming practices are serious challenges limiting crop productivity in soils of the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (D.R. Congo).
Patient M. Zamukulu, Espoir M. Bagula, Jean M. Mondo, Géant B. Chuma, Francine B. Safina, Thierry H. Cishesa, Anicet B. Kavange, Dieumerci R. Masumbuko, Josué W. Kazadi, Gustave N. Mushagalusa, Antoine K. Lubobo   +10 more
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Small-scale market gardeners’ knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding the use of chemical pesticides in the Kabare territory (South-Kivu) in Eastern D.R. Congo [PDF]

Heliyon
Damage caused by pests and diseases is one of constraints on crop production for food security. Based on the use of questionnaire and interviews that were conducted in Kabare territory (South-Kivu), this study was carried out to (i) assess farmers ...
Dieumerci R. Masumbuko, Audaxine N. Mwitangabo, Espoir B. Basengere, Patient M. Zamukulu, Leonard K. Mubalama, Gustave N. Mushagalusa   +5 more
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Ferroportin Q248H mutation was not found to be protective against malaria and anemia in children under 5 years living in South Kivu/Democratic Republic of Congo, an endemic area of Plasmodium infection [PDF]

Heliyon, 2022
Background: Ferroportin (FPN) is known as an iron exporter and its effect on RBC iron could therefore hamper the growth of malaria parasites, since parasites are in need of iron.
Yvette Lufungulo Bahati, Joris Delanghe, Ghislain Bisimwa Balaluka, Karl Vandepoele, Justin Cikomola Cirhuza, Antoine Sadiki Kishabongo, Jan Philippé   +6 more
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Exploring farmers’ knowledge, attitudes and control practices on ixodid tick in the context of climate change of South Kivu province, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo [PDF]

Scientific Reports
Cattle farming plays a vital role in the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in South Kivu, DR Congo, serving as one of the few key sources of income. Despite its importance, ticks and tick-borne diseases pose significant challenges to cattle health and ...
Valence Bwana Mutwedu, Pyame Balemirwe Mushagalusa, Cathérine Shukuru Cilabara, Yannick Mugumaarhahama, Patrick Ntagereka Bisimwa, Rodrigue Balthazar Basengere Ayagirwe, Karume Katcho   +6 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Crop calendar optimization for climate change adaptation in yam farming in South-Kivu, eastern D.R. Congo. [PDF]

PLoS ONE
The traditional crop calendar for yam (Dioscorea spp.) in South-Kivu, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is becoming increasingly inadequate given the significant climatic variability observed over the last three decades. This study aimed at: (i)
Jean M Mondo, Géant B Chuma, Henri M Matiti, Jacques B Kihye, Espoir M Bagula, Katcho Karume, Charles Kahindo, Anthony Egeru, Jackson-Gilbert M Majaliwa, Paterne A Agre, Patrick A Adebola, Asrat Asfaw   +11 more
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Bioclimatic zonation and potential distribution of Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in South Kivu Province, DR Congo [PDF]

BMC Ecology, 2020
Background The fall Armyworm (FAW) Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith), is currently a devastating pest throughout the world due to its dispersal capacity and voracious feeding behaviour on several crops.
Marcellin C. Cokola, Yannick Mugumaarhahama, Grégoire Noël, Espoir B. Bisimwa, David M. Bugeme, Géant B. Chuma, Adrien B. Ndeko, Frédéric Francis   +7 more
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Utilisation des blattes et des termites comme substituts potentiels de la farine de viande dans l'alimentation des poulets de chair au Sud-Kivu, République démocratique du Congo [PDF]

Tropicultura, 2002
Use of Cockroach and Termites as Potential Substitutes of Meal Meat in Broilers Feeding, in South-Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The objective of this study is to compare some economic and zootechnical parameters obtained by broilers fed with ...
Munyuli Bin Mushambanyi, T., Balezi, N.
doaj   +2 more sources

Hyperglycemia and elevated C‐reactive protein are independent predictors of hospital mortality in hospitalized COVID‐19 patients in South‐Kivu, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo: A cross‐sectional study [PDF]

Health Science Reports
Background and Aim The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic was a priority public health problem because of its high mortality rate. This study mainly aimed to determine factors associated with a poor outcome in COVID‐19 hospitalized patients in ...
Christian Tshongo, Marius Baguma, Guy‐Quesney Mateso, Samuel Lwamushi Makali, Aline Bedha, Pacifique Mwene‐Batu, Martine Mihigo, Fabrice Nzabara, Cordule Balola, Pierre Kabuya, Achille Bapolisi, Mannix I. Masimango, Esto Bahizire, Ghislain Maheshe‐Balemba, Tony A. Shindano, Cikomola Cirhuza   +15 more
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Forest cover affects gully expansion at the tropical watershed scale: Case study of Luzinzi in Eastern DR Congo

Trees, Forests and People, 2021
This study aimed at assessing the land use and land cover change and its effect on the gully expansion in an agricultural and woodland tropical watershed.
Géant Basimine Chuma, Jean Mubalama Mondo, Adrien Byamungu Ndeko, Yannick Mugumaarhahama, Espoir Mukengere Bagula, Mulalisi Blaise, Muhaya Valérie, Kavimba Jacques, Katcho Karume, Gustave Nachigera Mushagalusa   +9 more
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MRI and CT findings in anterior thoracic myelomeningocele associated with scoliosis: A case of an 8-year-old child

Radiology Case Reports, 2023
Anterior Thoracic Myelomeningocele is a very rare condition. The diagnosis may be made before or after birth. Association with loss of physiologic curvature of the spine is common.
Patient Aganze Migabo, MD, Abasi Amisi Bulabula, MD, Roméo Murhega Bujiriri, MD, Marius Baguma, PhD, Léon-Emmanuel Mukengeshayi Mubenga, PhD, Ghislain Balemba Maheshe, MD   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source