Working Document Series Open Access Microbiological Safety and Nutritional Quality of Street Vended Ready-to-Eat Foods in Bukavu, Eastern DR Congo B.D. Amini · N. H. Bahati-Kajunju · B.A. Cikuru · R.M. Nsimire Ready-to-eat foods sold by street vendors play a significant role in urban diets worldwide, offering accessible, affordable, and diverse options. However, concerns about food safety due to inadequate handling practices have raised question… RUF-41090 2024 CC BY 4.0 13 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Analyse des changements spatio-temporels des occupations des sols dans les territoires de Kabare et Walungu au Sud-Kivu entre 2000 et 2018 : Utilisation des outils de la télédétection et du modèle Random Forest M.E. Bagula · M.M. Basubi · G. B. Chuma · N.C. Cirezi +3 more L’évolution des occupations des sols est l’une des transformations les plus immenses et les plus perceptibles de la surface de la terre. L’évaluation de ces changements des occupations des sols est impérative dans un large éventail de pers… RUF-40336 2021 CC BY 4.0 1 Jun 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Imbrassia oyemensis and Apis melifera larvae as a potential source of dietary proteins to alleviate food insecurity in Kabare, Eastern D. R. Congo J. Ishara · S. Lukausa · G. Mushagalusa With the rising global population growth, the demand for protein-rich foods is expected to increase. In this study, a nutritional and sensory analysis was conducted on two edible insects (Imbrassia oyemensis and Apis melifera larvae) colle… RUF-40280 2021 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Déterminants des facteurs d’adoption des cultures fourragères dans les élevages bovins au Sud-Kivu, Est de la RD Congo I. J. Akilimali · R. Lugendo Une enquête a été menée auprès de 140 agri-éleveurs dans quatre groupements du territoire de Walungu afin d’identifier les espèces fourragères les plus cultivées, les contraintes rencontrées dans la culture ainsi que les facteurs affectant… RUF-40246 2023 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of different ranges of temperature exposition on oxidative stress and biochemical parameters in nulliparous rabbit does J. M. Kitaa · J.M. Mbaria · V.B. Mutwedu · A. W. Nyongesa +1 more Heat stress negatively impact rabbit production and reproduction performances as they do not have enough sweat glands which can remove the body heat excess. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of heat stress on oxida… RUF-40238 2023 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Local environmental factors characterizing Rhipicephalus appendiculatus abundance in cattle grazed in permanent pastures in South Kivu province, Democratic Republic of the Congo T. C Aganze · G. S Amzatia · R.B Ayagirwe · A. Z. Balezia +3 more Rhipicephalus appendiculatus is a highly competent pathogen transmission tick species and the most economically important tick of cattle in sub-Saharan African countries. This study determined the abundance and seasonality of free-living t… RUF-40232 2023 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2023
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Typology, genetic diversity and genome wide scan for signatures of selection of productivity traits in indigenous goats in the Democratic Republic of Congo P. Baenyi Simon Genetic characterization and assessment of signatures of selection in domestic animals adapted to local environments provide a large amount of knowledge and give a clear perspective on the population structure that assists in the decision-… RUF-39689 2022 CC BY 4.0 1 Oct 2022
Journal articles Open Access Typology, management and smallholder farmerpreferred traits for selection of indigenous goats (Capra hisrcus) in three agro-ecological zones in the Democratic Republic of Congo P. Baenyi Simon The present study aimed to assess the typology, production management, and smallholder farmerpreferred traits in selecting indigenous goats in three agro-ecological zones (AEZs) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). Based on a st… RUF-39688 2021 CC BY 4.0 1 Oct 2022
Journal articles Open Access Haplotype analysis of the mitochondrial DNA d- loop region reveals the maternal origin and historical dynamics among the indigenous goat populations in east and west of the Democratic Republic of Congo P. Baenyi Simon · D. Kabange · E. M. Machuka · K. Musale +6 more This study aimed at assessing haplotype diversity and population dynamics of three Congolese indigenous goat populations that included Kasai goat (KG), small goat (SG), and dwarf goat (DG) of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The 116… RUF-39687 2022 CC BY 4.0 1 Oct 2022
Journal articles Open Access Effect of Pretreatments and Drying Methods on Physical and Microstructural Properties of Potato Flour A. Buzera · E. Gikundi · I. Orina · D. N. Sila This study evaluated the effects of pretreatments (blanching (60 and 95 °C) and boiling) and drying methods (freeze-drying and oven drying) on the quality characteristics of potato flour derived from three potato varieties, namely, Shangi,… RUF-39480 2022 CC BY 4.0 18 Feb 2022
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Systèmes de culture et durabilité des pratiques agricoles au Sud-Kivu (République Démocratique du Congo) S. N. Serge le temps à travers cette plume pour exprimer ma reconnaissance et sympathie à toutes les personnes tant physiques que morales qui m’ont soutenu dans ce cheminement. Tout d’abord à toi l’agneau de la rédemption, Jésus de Nazareth pour ta mo… RUF-39473 2021 CC BY 4.0 4 Feb 2022
Journal articles Open Access Thermal stress causes oxidative stress and physiological changes in female rabbits J. M. Kitaa · J.M. Mbaria · V. B. Mutwedu · A. W. Nyongesa +1 more The present study investigated the effects of heat stress on oxidative stress status and physiological changes using female New Zealand White rabbits. 24 sexually mature female rabbits weighing 1953.1–2375.4 g were divided into 4 groups of… RUF-38953 2021 CC BY 4.0 25 Jan 2021
Journal articles Open Access Thermal stress causes oxidative stress and physiological changes in female rabbits J. M. Kitaa · J.M. Mbaria · V. B. Mutwedu · A. W. Nyongesa +1 more The present study investigated the effects of heat stress on oxidative stress status and physiological changes using female New Zealand White rabbits. 24 sexually mature female rabbits weighing 1953.1–2375.4 g were divided into 4 groups of… RUF-38948 2020 CC BY 4.0 18 Dec 2020
Journal articles Open Access Typology and Prospects for the Improvement of Market Gardening Systems in South-Kivu, Eastern DR Congo L. E. Ahoton · L. M. Kazamwali · Y. Mugumaarhahama · N.G. Mushagalusa +4 more Vegetables play a very important role in rural and urban communities as both food and a business opportunity. They are fast-growing species, with high nutritional values and able to generate income in a relatively short period compared to … RUF-38389 2020 CC BY 4.0 16 Jul 2020
Journal articles Open Access Initial efficiency of commonly used practices to control soil, runoff and nutrient losses from maize and banana based systems in the Lake Kivu Basin M.W. Adidja · E. Adipala · S. Bashwira · J.G.M. Majaliwa +1 more This study was carried out to determine the initial efficiency of commonly used practices to control soil erosion from Maize and Banana based cropping systems in Lwiro micro catchment in the Lake Kivu basin. Soil, runoff and nutrient losse… RUF-37900 2018 CC BY 4.0 24 Apr 2019
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Epidemiological study of peste des petits ruminants in goats and sheep in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo B.A Bwihangane Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) is an acute, contagious transboundary disease of sheep, goats and some wild (Gazelles, Springbuck, Impala) animals caused by Peste des petits ruminants virus (PPRV). The disease was first officially reporte… RUF-37710 2018 CC BY 4.0 24 Aug 2018
Journal articles Open Access Mixed infection of peste-des-petits ruminants and Capripox in goats in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo L. Bebora · N.P. Bisimwa · B.A Bwihangane · G.C. Gitao +1 more Objective: We aimed at determining the prevalence and characterizing the CaPV, determining the CaPV - PPRV coinfection prevalence and providing data about phylogenetic relationship betwee n the fusion protein of PPRV and … RUF-37709 2017 CC BY 4.0 24 Aug 2018
Journal articles Open Access Mitochondrial DNA variation of indigenous goat populations from Peste-des-petits-ruminants outbreak in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo L.C. Bebora · B.A Bwihangane · G.C. Gitao This study was conducted to investigate the genetic diversity at d-loop of mitochondrial DNA and establish the possible maternal lineages of indigenous goat breeds in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRCongo). Phylogenetic relationships among… RUF-37707 2018 CC BY 4.0 24 Aug 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Soil and water conservation practices and soil erosion intensity in the Lake Kivu Basin, Democratic Republic of Congo M.W. Adidja · J.G.M. Majaliwa · M.P. Somora · M. M. Tenywa This study was carried out with the following objectives (i) to identify existing soil and water conservation practices, and (ii) develop a soil erosion hazard model for the Lake Kivu basin. The identification of existing soil and water co… RUF-37444 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Strategy for alignment to the LMD system in selected francophone universities of Africa E. Adipala · L. D’Haese · F. King · C.L. Kizza +7 more This study aimed at i) identifying the challenges faced by selected francophone universities of Africa, under the EU-ACP EDULINK II ADECEA project, in aligning post-graduate programmes to the Licence-Master-Doctorat (LMD) system, and ii) d… RUF-37410 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access The atmospheric deposition of phosphorus and nitrogen on Lake Kivu M. Bagalwa · H.A. Bootsma · F. Kansiime · K. Karume +2 more Phosphorus and nitrogen are most often identified as the nutrients limiting algal biomass and productivity in aquatic ecosystems. Sources of new nutrients for lakes include riverine input, atmospheric deposition, N fixation, and occasional… RUF-37164 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Sero-epidemiology of Peste des petits ruminants infection and the associated risk factors in South Kivu, DR. Congo L.C. Bebora · B.A Bwihangane · C.G. George · G. Misinzo +1 more Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) are an acute viral disease of small ruminants caused by Peste des petits ruminants virus (PPRV). The PPRV has high morbidities and mortality rates in domestic small ruminants causing high socio-economic los… RUF-37026 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Soil, runoff and nutrient losses under maize and banana cropping systems in Lwiro microcatchment, DRC Matabaro Wivine Adidja This study was carried out with the following objectives i) to characterise the cropping systems; ii) to identify existing soil and water conservation practices in the Lake Kivu basin and iii) to determine the magnitude of soil, runoff and… RUF-35815 2014 CC BY 4.0 28 Jan 2016
Journal articles Open Access Land use and land cover change detection in rural areas of River Lwiro micro-catchment, Lake Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo E. Adipala · M. Bagalwa · S. Bashwira · F. Kansiime +3 more Land use and land cover change in River Lwiro micro-catchment was assessed for the period 1987-2010 using satellite imagery of Landsat 5 and 7. Images were clustered into four categories: forest, built-up areas, wetland and small scale far… RUF-35674 2015 CC BY 4.0 21 Oct 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Improvement of land use information flow for mangroves forest conservation and rural farming in Democratic Republic of Congo F.P. Banga · R.S. Lumbuenamo · G.O. Obati Communities adjacent to the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mangrove forest areas depend on subsistence farming systems. These farming systems are characterized by insufficient use of improved knowledge and technology, and low levels of pro… RUF-35153 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015
