The impact of four years of semiannual treatments with albendazole alone on lymphatic filariasis and soil-transmitted helminth infections: A community-based study in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The article considers the impact of the colonial past of some countries in sub-Saharan Africa and its effect on their development during the post-colonial period. The negative consequences of the geopolitical legacy of colonialism are shown on the example of three countries: Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Angola, expressed in the emergence of conflicts in these countries based on ethno-cultural, religious and socio-economic contradictions. At the same time, the focus is made on the economic factor and the consequences of the consumer policy of the former metropolises pursuing their mercantile interests were mixed.

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The impact of support programmes for survivors of sexual violence: micro-level evidence from eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo

Medicine Conflict & Survival ◽

10.1080/13623699.2018.1541625 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 34 (3) ◽

pp. 201-223 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Christine Amisi ◽

Rosalie Biaba Apassa ◽

Aline Cikara ◽

Gudrun Østby ◽

Ragnhild Nordås ◽

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Keyword(s):

Sexual Violence ◽

Democratic Republic ◽

Republic Of The Congo ◽

Micro Level ◽

Support Programmes ◽

The Impact

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The Impact of Different Types of Violence on Ebola Virus Transmission During the 2018–2020 Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Journal of Infectious Diseases ◽

10.1093/infdis/jiaa163 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 222 (12) ◽

pp. 2021-2029

Author(s):

John Daniel Kelly ◽

Sarah Rae Wannier ◽

Cyrus Sinai ◽

Caitlin A Moe ◽

Nicole A Hoff ◽

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Keyword(s):

Time Series ◽

Ebola Virus ◽

Democratic Republic ◽

Linear Time ◽

Series Data ◽

Absolute Increase ◽

Republic Of The Congo ◽

Health Zone ◽

The Impact ◽

Violent Events

Abstract Background Our understanding of the different effects of targeted versus nontargeted violence on Ebola virus (EBOV) transmission in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is limited. Methods We used time-series data of case counts to compare individuals in Ebola-affected health zones in DRC, April 2018–August 2019. Exposure was number of violent events per health zone, categorized into Ebola-targeted or Ebola-untargeted, and into civilian-induced, (para)military/political, or protests. Outcome was estimated daily reproduction number (Rt) by health zone. We fit linear time-series regression to model the relationship. Results Average Rt was 1.06 (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.02–1.11). A mean of 2.92 violent events resulted in cumulative absolute increase in Rt of 0.10 (95% CI, .05–.15). More violent events increased EBOV transmission (P = .03). Considering violent events in the 95th percentile over a 21-day interval and its relative impact on Rt, Ebola-targeted events corresponded to Rt of 1.52 (95% CI, 1.30–1.74), while civilian-induced events corresponded to Rt of 1.43 (95% CI, 1.21–1.35). Untargeted events corresponded to Rt of 1.18 (95% CI, 1.02–1.35); among these, militia/political or ville morte events increased transmission. Conclusions Ebola-targeted violence, primarily driven by civilian-induced events, had the largest impact on EBOV transmission.

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Fragile States Index Considering Climate Factors

Journal of Management and Sustainability ◽

10.5539/jms.v8n3p74 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

pp. 74

Author(s):

Geng-Jian Zhou ◽

Qiao-Xu Qin ◽

Wei-Zhou Lin ◽

Yuan-Biao Zhang

Keyword(s):

Climate Change ◽

Democratic Republic ◽

Fragile States ◽

Climate Factors ◽

Profound Impact ◽

The Past ◽

Republic Of The Congo ◽

Intervention Policy ◽

Earth’S Climate ◽

The Impact

Over the past few decades, the Earth’s climate has undergone conspicuous changes, some of which have a profound impact on social and governmental systems. The purpose of this paper is to establish a model for measuring national fragile and the impact of climate change on a country. For this purpose, we first define the Fragile States Index (FSI) to measure the fragility of a country based on population, crime rate and education, which are the three aspects that most countries or regions will focus on. Second, we use the FSI to illustrate how climate change affects the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Third, we analyze the definitive indicators of Indonesia and predict the changes of FSI. Finally, the effects of each intervention policy were obtained by analyzing Indonesia’s intervention policy on environmental change. To provide ideas for intervention on climate change.

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Polio immunity and the impact of mass immunization campaigns in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Vaccine ◽

10.1016/j.vaccine.2017.08.063 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 35 (42) ◽

pp. 5693-5699 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Arend Voorman ◽

Nicole A. Hoff ◽

Reena H. Doshi ◽

Vivian Alfonso ◽

Patrick Mukadi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Democratic Republic ◽

Mass Immunization ◽

Republic Of The Congo ◽

The Impact

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Biodiversity of the Cocoa Agroforests of the Bengamisa-Yangambi Forest Landscape in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

Forests ◽

10.3390/f11101096 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 (10) ◽

pp. 1096

Author(s):

Germain Batsi ◽

Denis Jean Sonwa ◽

Lisette Mangaza ◽

Jérôme Ebuy ◽

Jean-Marie Kahindo

Keyword(s):

Democratic Republic ◽

Floristic Composition ◽

Forest Degradation ◽

Agroforestry Systems ◽

Congo Basin ◽

Conservation Strategy ◽

Forest Landscape ◽

Cocoa Agroforestry ◽

Republic Of The Congo ◽

The Impact

Cocoa agroforestry has evolved into an accepted natural resource conservation strategy in the tropics. It is regularly proposed as one of the main uses for REDD+ projects (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation and the role of conservation, sustainable management of forests, and enhancement of forest carbon stocks in developing countries) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. However, few studies have characterized the cocoa agroforestry systems in this country. Hence, this research proposes to determine the impact of distance from Kisangani (the unique city in the landscape) and land-use intensity on the floristic composition of cocoa agroforests in Bengamisa-Yangambi forest landscape in the Congo Basin. The results revealed that species diversity and density of plants associated with cocoa are influenced by the distance from Kisangani (the main city in the landscape and province). Farmers maintain/introduce trees that play one or more of several roles. They may host caterpillars, provide food, medicine, or timber, or deliver other functions such as providing shade to the cocoa tree. Farmers maintain plants with edible products (mainly oil palms) in their agroforests more than other plants. Thus, these agroforests play key roles in conserving the floristic diversity of degraded areas. As cocoa agroforestry has greater potential for production, biodiversity conservation, and environmental protection, it should be used to slow down or even stop deforestation and forest degradation.

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A descriptive perspective on intergenerational sustainability in education and the impact of family lineage in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Asian Journal of University Education ◽

10.24191/ajue.v17i1.12614 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

pp. 74

Author(s):

Bernard Yungu Loleka

Keyword(s):

Intergenerational Transmission ◽

Transition Matrix ◽

Parental Education ◽

Democratic Republic ◽

Democratic Republic Of Congo ◽

Cohort Analysis ◽

Republic Of Congo ◽

Republic Of The Congo ◽

The Impact ◽

Intergenerational Transmission Of Education

This study investigates how family lineage descent groups influence the intergenerational transmission of education for the cohorts of 1940-1989 in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The study applies both transition matrix and intergenerational persistence (IGP) methods, using the father's years of schooling as a proxy for parental education. The findings suggest a pronounced steady persistence in education for the estimated mean regression coefficient over a period of 49 years. Moreover, results by gender indicate that intergenerational persistence in education has significantly decreased for males in recent cohorts but slightly increased for females. Furthermore, findings suggest that intergenerational persistence has been decreasing in matrilineal descent groups in recent cohorts while increasing for the patrilineal descent groups. The study gives a good sense of the relationship between family lineage descent and intergenerational transmission of education in DRC. In addition, it indicates that there is both substantial upward and downward intergenerational education mobility in the country. Keywords: Cohort analysis, Family lineage descent groups, Intergeneration transmission of education, Inter-generational persistence (IGP) methods, The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Transition matrix.

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