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Makengo Dingombe Michel, Lilomba Bokila Simon.

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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.

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Yannick Liolocha Heradi.

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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.

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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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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.

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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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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.

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Nienie Bwabitulu Alexis, Kambondji Bukaya Jean Pierre , Kamanda wa Kamanda Jean Claude, Kazadi Tshiamala Evariste .

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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.

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Bayauli Issa Robert, Bakwabasia Mbulu Judith.

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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.

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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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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.

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Bompate Mbolotomo Jérémie, Ngalamulume Tshilumbayi Adolphe-Matthieu , Manzongo Motukula Aimé.

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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.

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