Unraveling fishers' perceptions: Impact of mining on fish yield and diversity in Mwenga, South Kivu, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

In South Kivu province, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a significant number of active mines are situated near strictly protected ecosystems, where adverse effects including deforestation, water pollution, soil degradation and loss of biodiversity have been documented. Understanding the local communities' perceptions of how mining affects fish diversity and yield is crucial for fostering a harmonious relationship among stakeholders and preserving the environment and its biodiversity, particularly in Mwenga territory where mining activities are widespread. This study aimed to establish the typology of fishers, and to investigate their perceptions and drivers of these perceptions regarding the impact of mining operations on fish yield and diversity in the Mwenga territory, Democratic Republic of Congo.

High prevalence of hepatitis B and HIV among women survivors of sexual violence in South Kivu province, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

Introduction: Limited data are available on the prevalence rates of hepatitis B and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) among women survivors of sexual violence (WSSV) in South Kivu province, in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where armed conflicts persist. Here, we aimed to assess the prevalence of these two infections in this vulnerable local population.

Methods: A total of 1002 WSSV, aged from 18 to 70 years old were enrolled from May 2018 to May 2020 at three healthcare facilities (Panzi, Mulamba and Bulenga hospitals), which are called "The One-Stop Centre Care Model" for the management of sexual violence in South Kivu.

Effects of aqueous seed extracts on reproductive traits of heat-stressed New Zealand white female rabbits.

Heat stress is reported to have deleterious effects on rabbit physiology by impairing reproductive performances arising from free radical production due to oxidative stress. Plant extracts have been listed among efficient and healthy strategies for alleviating the effects of free radicals in the body of an animal. Numerous studies have documented the medicinal value of on various body functional systems although most of these data have not been scientifically validated.

Inventory reveals wide biodiversity of edible insects in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

In response to growing food demand, edible insects are perceived as an opportunity to alleviate food insecurity. With its wide edible insects' biodiversity, the Democratic Republic of Congo is one of Africa's most critical entomophagous. This study aimed at giving a first insight on inventory showing diversity, perception, consumption, availability, host plants, harvesting techniques and processing techniques of edible insects in South-Kivu, DRC.

Growth performance and reproductive function impairment of glyphosate-based herbicide in male guinea pig (Cavia porcellus).

Glyphosate formulations, widely applied non-selective systemic herbicides, are progressively becoming the most controversial pesticides on the market due the adverse effects they pose to humans and environment. The information on these potential hazardous effects to the handlers of the pesticide remains obscure. This study investigated effects of glyphosate-based herbicide on growth performance, seminal parameters and hemato-biochemical profiles in male guinea pig.

Prevalence and economic losses of calf fetal wastage in ELAKAT public slaughterhouse of Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo.

Aim: This study was conducted to assess the prevalence of calf fetal wastage and its economic implications at ELAKAT slaughterhouse, Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) to fill the research gap in relationship with this thematic. The study investigations took place from May to September 2018.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional survey was carried at the slaughterhouse.