Comparative evaluation of APRI and MELD scores in the prediction of complications of chronic hepatitis in patients infected with hepatitis B or C viruses in Lubumbashi, democratic republic of Congo by Arsène Kabamba-Tshikongo, Adolphe Baleebenga, Bernard Kalunga-Tompa, Claude Mwamba-Mulumba, Henry Manya-Mboni, Cedrick Mutombo-Shakalenga, Pierrot Mwamba-Tshilumba, Sébastien Bontems, Géraldine Dessilly, Benoît Kabamba-Mukadi, Albert Longanga-Otshudi

“…Many patients suffer from viral hepatitis B or C in the Democratic Republic of Congo. These scores are an asset in the medical management of these patients. …”
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YENİ SAĞ VE DEMOKRATİKLEŞME ARASINDAKİ İLİŞKİ: TURGUT ÖZAL DÖNEMİ TÜRKİYE’Sİ ÖRNEĞİ - THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE NEW RIGHT AND DEMOCRATIZATION: THE CASE OF TURGUT ÖZAL PERIOD IN TURKEY by İsmail Kurun

“…From thisrespect, this article concludes that there is a positive relation between the NewRight and democratization because of the liberalization policies of the NewRight.…”
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KONYA’DA SİYASAL KÜLTÜR VE DEMOKRATİK DEĞERLER by Orhan Gökçe, Birol Akgün, Hakan Afacan

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Protest Wave and Countermeasures of Fear: Lebanese Act of a Global Drama by A. V. Sarabiev

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PROBLEM OF DEMOCRACY PROMOTION IN CONTEXT OF POSTCOLONIAL FEMINISM by V. A. Muzalevskiy

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Care-seeking patterns and timely access to care among survivors of sexual violence in North Kivu, the Democratic Republic of the Congo: a retrospective file-based study by Hanna Reinholdz, Anette Agardh, Meggy Verputten, Joseph Byenda, Helena Frielingsdorf

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High School Students Are a Target Group for Fight against Self-Medication with Antimalarial Drugs: A Pilot Study in University of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo by Ramsès Kabongo Kamitalu, Michel Ntetani Aloni

“…To assess the self-medication against malaria infection in population of Congolese students in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Methods. A cross-sectional study was carried out in University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. …”
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Political Struggle of M. Fuad Köprülü: From Ruling Party to the Opposition (1956-1966) by Nasrullah Uzman

Subjects: “…Fuad Koprulu; Adnan Menderes; the Democratic Party; the New Democratic Party; Republican People’s Party…”
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Le Nouveau Théâtre Espagnol : la résistance politique, culturelle et esthétique d’un mouvement néo-avant-gardiste (1967-1978) by Anne Laure Feuillastre

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Challenges with achieving and maintaining oral cholera vaccine coverage: insights from serial cross-sectional representative surveys in a cholera-endemic community in the Democratic Republic of the Congo by Oliver Cumming, Andrew S Azman, Espoir Bwenge Malembaka, Jackie Knee, Placide Okitayemba Welo, Aimé Cikomola, Aybüke Koyuncu, Patrick Musole Bugeme, Juan Dent, Chloe Hutchins, Hanmeng Xu, Karin Gallandat, Joseph Matundanya, Delphin Rukakiza, Merveille Nkombo, Jaime Saidi Mufitini, Baron Bashige Rumedeka, Laurent Akilimali, Elizabeth C Lee

“…Background We conducted three serial cross-sectional representative surveys after a mass cholera vaccination campaign in Uvira, Democratic Republic of the Congo to (1) estimate the vaccination coverage and explore heterogeneity by geographic and demographic factors; (2) examine barriers and facilitators of vaccine uptake and (3) describe the changes in coverage over time and predict future coverage.Methods We collected data on sociodemographics, self-reported vaccination status, population movement and knowledge, attitudes and behaviours related to killed oral cholera vaccines (kOCVs) in August 2021, April 2022 and April 2023, approximately 11, 19 and 30 months postvaccination. …”
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Exploring knowledge, attitudes, practices, and determinants regarding emergency contraception use among female university students in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo: a cross-sectional study by Patricia Lukusa Mishika, Olivier Mukuku, Amos Kamundu, Kaymarlin Govender, Stanislas Okitotsho Wembonyama, André Kabamba Mutombo

“…However, knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to emergency contraception among university students remain underexplored, particularly in low-resource settings such as Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The objective of this study is to assess the knowledge, attitudes, practices, and determinants influencing the use of emergency contraception among female students in Goma. …”
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ÖĞRETMENLERİN DEMOKRASİ ANLAYIŞI BAĞLAMINDA GELİŞMİŞLİK SEVİYESİNİN DEMOKRATİK SİYASİ KÜLTÜRÜN OLUŞMASI ÜZERİNDEKİ ETKİSİ - THE EFFECTS OF DEMOCRATIC POLITICAL CULTURE OF THE COUNTRY DEVELOPMENT LEVEL ON THE DEMOCRACY UNDERSTANDING OF TEACHERS by Ali Fuat Gökçe

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The performance of upper arm circumference for age in diagnosing severe acute malnutrition in children aged 6 to 59 months in South Kivu, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo: Lwiro Cohort by Gaylord Ngaboyeka, Armand Mulume, Emmanuel Lurhangire, Anouk Neven, Lydia Zigabe, Serge Balolebwami, Pacifique Mwene-Batu, Michelle Dramaix, Philippe Donnen, Ghislain Bisimwa

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Enterocytozoon bieneusi Identification Using Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction and Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism in HIV-Infected Humans from Kinshasa Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo by Roger Wumba, Menotti Jean, Longo-Mbenza Benjamin, Mandina Madone, Kintoki Fabien, Zanga Josué, Sala Jean, Kendjo Eric, Guillo-Olczyk AC, Thellier Marc

“…Despite different PCR methods, there is possible association between HIVinfection, geographic location (France, Cameroun, Democratic Republic of Congo), and the concurrence of type I and type IV strains.…”
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In vitro inhibition of Xanthomonas vasicola pv. musacearum, the causal agent of banana Xanthomonas Wilt, using medicinal plant extracts from North Kivu, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo by Franchement Mukeshambala, Angele Ibanda, Ludivine Lassois, Gakuru Semacumu, Dhed’a Djailo, Leon Nabahungu, Guy Blomme, Godefroid Monde

“…Abstract Banana Wilt caused by Xanthomonas vasicola pv. musacearum (Xvm), has emerged as a significant threat to food security in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (Kivu). Currently, the only means of combatting this biotic constraint is through best agricultural practices. …”
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La Mauritanie à l’épreuve de l’islamisme et des menaces terroristes by Armelle Choplin

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Evangélisme et politique dans la jeune République by Lucia Bergamasco

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Adherence to face mask use during the COVID-19 pandemic among women seeking antenatal care in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo: a facility-based cross-sectional study by Steven Anderson, Dalau Mukadi Nkamba, Patrick J Arena, Adva Gadoth, Nicole A Hoff, Camille Dzogang, David Kampilu, Michael Beya, Hui-Lee Wong, Didine Kaba, Anne W Rimoin

“…Objectives To describe face mask use among pregnant women seeking antenatal care (ANC) in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo and to identify factors associated with masking adherence in this population.Design Facility-based cross-sectional study nested within a prospective cohort study.Setting Random sample of 10 health facilities, including 5 primary health centers and 5 secondary facilities or hospitals.Participants A total of 934 pregnant women aged 18 years or above with a gestational age of at least 32 weeks were consecutively surveyed from 17 August 2020 to 31 January 2021.Primary and secondary outcome measures We estimated the proportions of pregnant women wearing a face mask and masking correctly (ie, over the mouth and nose), and assessed their knowledge regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. …”
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Correction: In vitro inhibition of Xanthomonas vasicola pv. musacearum, the causal agent of banana Xanthomonas Wilt, using medicinal plant extracts from North Kivu, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo by Franchement Mukeshambala, Angele Ibanda, Ludivine Lassois, Gakuru Semacumu, Dhed’a Djailo, Leon Nabahungu, Guy Blomme, Godefroid Monde

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Molecular Evidence of Coinfection with Acute Respiratory Viruses and High Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 among Patients Presenting Flu-Like Illness in Bukavu City, Democratic Republic of Congo by Patrick Bisimwa Ntagereka, Rodrigue Ayagirwe Basengere, Tshass Chasinga Baharanyi, Théophile Mitima Kashosi, Jean-Paul Chikwanine Buhendwa, Parvine Basimane Bisimwa, Aline Byabene Kusinza, Yannick Mugumaarhahama, Dieudonne Wasso Shukuru, Simon Baenyi Patrick, Ronald Tonui, Ahadi Bwihangane Birindwa, Denis Mukwege

“…This study determined the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 and other acute respiratory viruses among patients with flu-like symptoms in Bukavu city, Democratic Republic of Congo. We screened 1352 individuals with flu-like illnesses seeking treatment in 10 health facilities. …”
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