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Volume:3 Issue:1Jan' 2024

Biodiversité animale en parémiologie Fuliiru

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Proverbs are a collection of human and linguistic expressions that contain the traditional wisdom of a tribe. Fuliiru people in the Democratic Republic of Congo use proverbs to express their way of life. These proverbs refer to animals, plants, and other forms of creatures. This study aims to analyze the importance of animal biodiversity in Fuliiru paremiology. A descriptive qualitative method was carried out using data from the book “Recueil des proverbs Fuliiru”. The animals were found and classified in class, order, and family. A total of 136 (11.8%) proverbs out of 1150 contained animal names. 36 animals belonging to 6 classes, 20 orders, and 24 families were found. The mammal class was the dominant class followed by the class of insect. Bovidae was the most represented family. The animals with the highest cited rank were dogs, chickens, and cows. This high animal diversity in the Fuliiru proverbs is evidence that animals play an important role in their life.

Bilan écologique des ménages du quartier Mbuku à Kinshasa, République Démocratique du Congo

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Human activities are damaging the environment, thus creating environmental disasters. The main concern is about the lack of data predicting these destructions. Households of Mbuku municipality (Kinshasa, D R Congo) usually use various energy sources such as logs (wood) and charcoal, oil (petrol), batteries and generators. All these energy sources are expensive and increase family financial vulnerability. The balance between ecology, energy and cost is not confortable and negatively impacts on family finances. However, our field investigation data revealed that using electricity from The national power supply Company (i.e. SNEL) is cheaper than all above energy sources. Indeed, SNEL generates its electricity from hydraulic source. The hydropower is ecologically clean, financially cheaper and sustainable. The results of our field investigations showed that households are daily spending a lot of money for the energy from oil and wood; whereas batteries and generators are weekly used. Finally, the ecological energy balance in Mbuku Municipality is negative.

L’influence relative de la modification de l’habitat sur l’assemblage d’oiseaux dans le site de l’Université Notre Dame du Kasaï-Central en République Démocratique du Congo

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The aim of this study was to determine the ‘’ relative influence of habitat modification on bird assemblage’’. To estimate the ecological interest of reforestation on the Campus of Notre Dame du Kasaï site, the birds were photographed, identified and then compared to all species listed in Avibase of the region. The site hosts about 12.4% of species identified throughout the region. The following birds would be new to the Kananga area compared to Kasaï-Central bird Checklist: Bubulcus ibis, Upupa africana, Lanius collaris, Terpsiphone rufocinerea et Camaroptera brevicaudata. This study consists in demonstrating the impact of reforestation on wildlife, particularly birds. This aspect of applied biology is therefore part of the context of conservation biology. The publication of the species is a strategy for their visibility to lovers of eco-tourism based on bird watching. This could attract them and thus contribute to the economy of the region. It is on the basis of all this information that on the one hand, eco-tourism based on bird observations could develop throughout the Kasaï-Central province and on the other hand, strategies for the protection of vulnerable species will be proposed.

Du maintien de la peine des travaux forcés en Droit judiciaire congolais face à la Constitution du 18 février 2006, arbitraire ou impunité?

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With regard to the provisions of article 16 paragraphs 4 and 5 of the Constitution of 18 February 2006 and the judgment rendered by the Supreme Court of Justice of the Democratic Republic of Congo on 19 August 2011 under R. CONST 166, it is clear that the penalty of forced labour has been extirpated from the Congolese legal arsenal and can no longer be applied by the Courts and Tribunals because no jurisdiction has been given the power by the legislature to make it. However, it is observed in practice by the courts and tribunals that persons prosecuted and convicted of the offence of embezzlement of public funds with the penalty of forced labour serve this sentence in prison, whereas article 6 bis, paragraph 3, of the Congolese Penal Code, Book 1, prohibits the assimilation and confusion of the penalty of forced labour with that of penal servitude. This practice constitutes both impunity and arbitrariness, which must be banished at all costs through the promulgation of the law on the Abolition of the Penalty of Forced Labour.

Financement des petites et moyennes entreprises : Enjeux et perspectives de lieux

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The survival and development of small and medium-sized businesses depends not only on their managerial capacity, but also on their ability to access the financial resources they need to flourish. However, finding these resources remains a major challenge, as most often their development involves action plans that depend on financial support that is not always easy to obtain. On the one hand, it's up to those in charge of the organizations to examine ways and means of mobilizing the necessary resources, and on the other hand, it's up to the public authorities to support these structures.

Perceptions des personnels médicaux et para-médicaux sur la gestion des déchets biomédicaux

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Medical waste management is a global public health concern. Our study consisted of determining the perceptions of medical and paramedical stakeholders on the management of biomedical waste. To collect the data we needed for this study, we used the survey method, as an instrument we used a questionnaire. Sociodemographic characteristics, biomedical waste management and the harmful effects linked to poor management of hospital/biomedical waste are the parameters observed during the study. The results observed are; for socio-demographic characteristics, 54% of respondents are male, 68% of respondents are in the 20 to 49 age group, 48% of our respondents have a university education level; for the biomedical waste management parameter: 79% say that there is a waste management policy within their health facility, 74% of respondents affirm that there is poor management of the waste policy and 56% waste is produced by medical services and finally for the parameter harmful effects linked to poor management of hospital/biomedical waste, the following results were observed: 60% of our respondents affirm that the budget deficit is the cause of poor management of waste, the respondents for the most part indexed the traumatic and infectious risks 40% as well as the chemical risks 22% are at the base risks linked to the poor transport of biomedical waste and 56% of our respondents affirm that the proliferation of mosquitoes and other critters harmful and the proliferation of ecological nuisances are the consequences of poor management of hospital/biomedical wastereview the circumstances surrounding the assassinations of Lumumba, Polo and Okito. Secondly, we set out to understand the causes of our underdevelopment and to envisage the development of our country. To this end, we proposed domestic reforms, the take-off of agriculture, and a place of choice for market mechanisms and decentralized initiatives in the rest of the economy, following the example of China. On the security front, beyond diplomacy, our army will have to step up to at least 14 million active soldiers. This will lead to the establishment of lasting peace throughout the country.

Rétrospection des années post-indépendance et perspectives : Le cas de la République Démocratique du Congo

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This work enabled us first of all to review the circumstances surrounding the assassinations of Lumumba, Polo and Okito. Secondly, we set out to understand the causes of our underdevelopment and to envisage the development of our country. To this end, we proposed domestic reforms, the take-off of agriculture, and a place of choice for market mechanisms and decentralized initiatives in the rest of the economy, following the example of China. On the security front, beyond diplomacy, our army will have to step up to at least 14 million active soldiers. This will lead to the establishment of lasting peace throughout the country.

Accès aux services de l’Hôpital Pédiatrique de Kalembe Lembe (Kinshasa, République Démocratique du Congo) par la population

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This study attempts to analyze access to the services of the Kalembelembe Pediatric Hospital in order to identify the factors that predispose access to the health services of this facility. The aim is to identify the factors influencing access to health care services offered by the Kalembelembe Pediatric Hospital to the population of Kinshasa, in order to help improve the role and place of this facility in the health care provision of the city of Kinshasa. We conducted a stratified random sample survey of factors predisposing to hospital access. The data were processed using a variety of techniques, including geographic information system (GIS) mapping and correlation analysis. Examination of the indices relating to patient attendance by commune revealed the geographical origins of recruitment, in particular the different health zones of the provincial city of Kinshasa. Our investigations revealed that financial resources, the proximity of the hospital to the home, and the quality of care provided by the competent nursing staff are all factors that predispose people to access healthcare at the Kalembelembe Pediatric Hospital. Poor access to paediatric healthcare is a major public health problem. To remedy this, it is up to the central government to implement paediatric medical training based on need rather than income, in order to reduce disparities in utilization, ensure fair access and achieve an equitable distribution of the cost constraints associated with medical health services.

Evaluation des impacts environnementaux et des risques associés : Etude de cas sur le gisement de Fer de Bekisopa, Madagascar

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The study analyses the environmental impacts of mining the Bekisopa iron ore deposit, using a precise methodology. It identifies the direct impacts, focusing on the physical, atmospheric and aquatic spheres, in particular the risks associated with mine tailings and waste. In accordance with the MECIE decree (1997), the study highlights the consequences throughout the mining cycle. It anticipates and prevents risks, from the degradation of ecosystems to the alteration of water resources. Impacts and risks are classified by receiving environment, with an assessment of their quality. Recommendations are put forward for mitigating impacts and risks, focusing on minimising mining waste and its treatment, and engaging local stakeholders to raise awareness of the environmental issues involved in mining the Bekisopa iron ore deposit.

Profil épidémio-clinique de la Drépanocytose et Prédiction des propriétés pharmacocinétiques et toxicologiques des médicaments utilisés dans la prise en charge au Centre de Médecine Mixte et d’Anémie SS (Kinshasa, R.D. Congo)

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Sickle cell disease or SS anaemia is the most common haemoglobinopathy in the world and is a major public health problem in endemic regions. The aim of the present study was to conduct a survey in a specialised centre in order to evaluate the cost of care, to identify the infectious diseases associated with sickle cell disease and the drugs used to combat them and then to predict the pharmacokinetic and toxicological properties of these drugs and of the phyto-markers contained in Lippia multiflora, a plant used in the alternative management of this haemoglobinopathy. This study shows that the female sex is more numerous than the male sex (54.5% vs. 45.5%); the 6-15 year age group is predominant (81%); the major complications noted are sepsis (62%); broad-spectrum antibiotics are prescribed for 87.5% while antimalarials are prescribed for 47.0%; the cost of care for sickle cell disease patients is estimated at more than 100 USD (˃200. 000 CDF) for 52.5% of patients for each crisis; the management of sickle cell disease by traditional medicine combined with modern medicine, particularly the combination of plant extracts with antibiotics, represents a risk of drug interaction for patients. It is therefore desirable that further studies be conducted on the antibacterial activity of Lippia multiflora to verify whether this plant is not endowed with intrinsic activity against the bacteria associated with sickle cell disease.

Financement et indépendance de la Commission Electorale Nationale Indépendante aux élections de 2006 et 2011 en République Démocratique du Congo

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The question of legitimacy of the leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been in the headlines for more than a decade. Thus, a democracy support institution, which is the CENI, was set up and consecrated by the constitution of February 18, 2006 to ensure the neutrality of the electoral process. This commission was perceived by the population as a real opportunity that could not only allow the country to emerge from its crisis, but also ensure the organization of free, transparent and democratic elections ; with a heavy responsibility for ensuring sound and transparent management of the funds allocated to electoral operations. It is thus demonstrated that external financing has compromised its independence, leading to parallel administration and contested elections. This finding raises questions about the impact of financing on its independence and the main areas of expenditure. Logistic challenges and internal and external financial controls are factors that have hindered its operations.

L’impact de la documentation dans une entreprise : Cas de l’OCC et de l’OGEFREM en République Démocratique du Congo

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Regardless of the type of company, it receives and produces documentation within the context of the information warfare that 21st-century enterprises are constantly engaged in. In this competitive context, it is vulnerable and requires information management professionals. At this time when the DRC is planning its emergence by 2030, documentalists, librarians, and archivists must be aware of the role they have to play in national development. However, it is also necessary for planners and decision-makers to be sufficiently sensitized so that the appropriate conditions are created without which documentation centers, libraries, and archives would not be able to make their maximum contribution and participate effectively in the activities of national and international networks. To achieve this, it is important to encourage children, future managers, and decision-makers, from a young age, to visit libraries, documentation centers, archives, and why not museums.

Influence des essences forestières arborescentes sur la productivité des bananiers au deuxième cycle cultural à Kinshasa, RDC.

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Silvo-banana systems are an effective response, on the one hand, to the problems of improving banana productivity, and on the other, to the preservation of our forests, especially in regions where deforestation is increasing. In order to improve banana production in Kinshasa, an evaluative study of silvo-banana systems was carried out under Batéké plateau conditions. The aim was to compare different banana-tree associations, in order to determine their impact on banana productivity. Five banana cultivars were combined with twelve tree species, divided into three groups: legumes, non-legumes and fruit trees. The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of forest trees on the behavior of banana plants during the second production cycle. These banana plants were derived from successor shoots selected at the end of the first production cycle. With regard to the results obtained with PCA, it should be noted that of the 60 forest-banana associations studied, the most successful (high bun weight and yield) were those formed with the cultivar Nsikumuna in association with: Pterocarpus indicus Willd; Millettia laurentii; Maesopsis eminii Engl; Gmelina arborea Roxb; Eugenia malaccensis L.; Lannea welwitschii (Hiern) Engl; Persea americana; Terminalia superba Anglais. & Diels; Mangifera indica L. and Dacryodes edulis. All these species can be selected and recommended for use in silvobanana systems, with particular emphasis on the first four.

Étude de l’adsorption des ions de Nickel sur des argiles naturelles locales dans les effluents hydrométallurgiques

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This research focuses on the treatment of hydrometallurgical effluents, specifically studying the adsorption of metallic ions such as Nickel, Copper, Cobalt, Mercury, and lead on natural clays from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Twelve clay samples, six activated with a strong acid and six non-activated, were characterized using various techniques including X-Ray Diffraction, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, X-Ray Fluorescence, Transmission Electron Microscopy, and chemical dosage. The characterization revealed that the clays are mixed with several clayey minerals, enriched in aluminum silicate; contain absorption and water retention sites, and exhibit heterogeneities at the interfaces between grains and exchangeable ions. Activating the clays increased their cation exchange capacities, removed impurities, and increased pore size and specific area. Two aqueous solutions were used in the experiments: a laboratory-prepared nickel sulfate solution and a hydrometallurgical aqueous solution from a factory, both initially containing 15 mgL-1 of Ni2+ ions. Results showed that the adsorption of Ni2+ ions increased with the quantity of clay in the solution. The activated clays adsorbed more ions than non-activated clays at the same Ni2+ ion concentration. Additionally, adsorption was weaker in the hydrometallurgical solution compared to the nickel sulfate solution, suggesting competition from other metallic ions. The optimal adsorption occurred with chemically activated clays containing high Na+ , Fe2+ , and Al3+ ion content and low K+ ion content. The Hill-Langmuir model was used to describe the adsorption results, revealing that minimal quantities of activated clay were needed to adsorb a large quantity of Ni2+ ions in the solution, whereas large quantities of non-activated clays were insufficient. In conclusion, the research demonstrates the potential of natural clays from the DRC to adsorb metallic ions from hydrometallurgical effluents, providing insights for effective treatment methods in the future. The model revealed that the clay samples A2a clay, A6a and A3na have the very elevated reactional sites concentrations.

Study of the adsorption of Nickel ions on Sodium alginate polymeric membrane in hydrometallurgical effluents

Abstract

Mining extraction activities in the Democratic Republic of Congo result in the production of hydrometallurgical effluents containing varying concentrations of metallic ions. These effluents are often discharged into the environment without proper treatment, leading to ecological imbalances and severe illnesses in animals and humans. It is crucial to treat these effluents before releasing them into the natural environment. This study presents a technical approach for developing polymeric membranes capable of adsorbing metallic ions from aqueous solutions of hydrometallurgical effluents. A sodium alginate polymeric membrane was synthesized and characterized using various techniques including X-Ray Diffraction, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, X-Ray Fluorescence, Transmission Electronic Microscopy, Differential Scanning Calorimetry, and Mechanical Traction. Adsorption experiments were conducted using aqueous solutions of nickel sulphate prepared in the laboratory and hydrometallurgical aqueous solutions from a factory. The results showed that the adsorption of nickel (Ni2+) ions on the polymeric membrane is faster in the hydrometallurgical solution compared to the nickel sulphate solution. This phenomenon appears to be mainly governed by short-range forces such as Van der Waals forces. The Hill-Langmuir model was used to describe the adsorption experiments, and the analysis of the model parameters indicated that the adsorption of Ni2+ ions on the sodium alginate polymeric membrane is more efficient in solutions containing only one type of ion compared to complex aqueous solutions. This is due to the competition between different metallic ions present in complex solutions, which are not the case in the nickel sulphate solution where only Ni2+ ions are present. Furthermore, the analysis showed that the coordination number (n) for Ni2+ ions in a "receiving" site of the polymeric membrane is smaller in the nickel sulphate solution (2.22) compared to the hydrometallurgical aqueous solution (2.85).

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Author(s): Butoto Imani wa Rusaati.
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Author(s): Lupaya Kitama Elie, Musenge Ameneya François, Kopele Bonisa Bibiche , Musibono Dieudonné.
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Author(s): Kisasa Kafutshi Robert, Punga Kumanenge Julien.
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Author(s): Ndomba Belebele Samuel.
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Author(s): Bompate Mbolotomo Jérémie, Ngalamulume Tshilumbayi Adolphe-Matthieu , Manzongo Motukula Aimé.
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Author(s): Nienie Bwabitulu Alexis, Liyandja Impofi Jean Claude, Luboya Muisangie Jeannette , Kamulumba Kayembe Gaby, Lopema Ongala Denis, Mbuyi Mpoyi Stanislas Alain , Luwolo Tolompobo Astrid, Mulunda Bigabwa Don de Dieu, Bosandu Aluka Papy, Irenge Lya Hamisi Pacifique.
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Author(s): Bayauli Issa Robert, Bakwabasia Mbulu Judith.
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Author(s): Nienie Bwabitulu Alexis, Kambondji Bukaya Jean Pierre , Kamanda wa Kamanda Jean Claude, Kazadi Tshiamala Evariste .
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Author(s): Robijaona Rahelivololoniaina B, Razakamanana T, Rakotonirina M. D. L, Razafindrazanakolona A. D, Ramanampisoa V. E, Pius T. Mpiana, Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua.
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Author(s): Koto-Te-Nyiwa Jean-Paul Ngbolua, Colette Masengo Ashande, Steve Kodondi Dibere, Narcisse B. Basosila, Eliane K. Ikanga, Delly B. Mbembe, Jason T. Kilembe , Dorothée D. Tshilanda, Damien S.T. Tshibangu, Pius T. Mpiana.
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Author(s): Yannick Liolocha Heradi.
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Author(s): Makengo Dingombe Michel, Lilomba Bokila Simon.
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Author(s): Bangata Bitha Nyi Mbunzu Jean Christian, Mobambo Kitume Ngongo Patrick.
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Author(s): Zuka Maniania B, Muntumosi Senzedi M. , Mbungu Tsumbu J. P, Mulaba Bafubiandi A, Mbonsei Lobota A, Lofutu Bolemole G , Bopili Mbotia Lepiba R.
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Author(s): Zuka Maniania B, Muntumosi Senzedi M. , Mbungu Tsumbu J. P, Mulaba Bafubiandi A, Bopili Mbotia Lepiba R, Eyumu L.
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