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Indices of Bad Governance by African Political Leaders: The Case Study of Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda Blaise Ngambinzoni Kombeto; Romain Bakola Dzango; Modeste Ndaba Modeawi; Gédéon Bongo Ngiala; Muhammad Ridwan; Koto-te-Nyiwa Ngbolua
Budapest International Research and Critics Institute (BIRCI-Journal): Humanities and Social Sciences Vol 4, No 1 (2021): Budapest International Research and Critics Institute February
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/birci.v4i1.1779

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Marcel SONY LabouTansi, the author of the novel "The Shameful State", denounces the dictatorial system often practiced by most African leaders in the management of the "res publica". He paints the barbarity of man in relation to his fellow man. It also presents the duality between the traditional society characterized by democracy, peace ... and the modern society based on dictatorship in which the government behaves as a state, as absolute master, and the governed in the eternal "- mute", "voiceless". It invites the recipients to renounce to the bad principle in order to establish democracy, a system that respects the individual freedom of the people, that of human rights, of professional promotion for the harmonious development of a sovereign and democratic State. The novel "The Shameful State" unfolds the spiral of the unpleasant reign of a megalomaniacal, criminal and lustful president, Colonel Martillimi Lopez, who "shamefully" manages power and ends with the crying and gnashing of his constituents' teeth. After having committed: pedophilia, adultery, assassination of opponents, he was deposed by his relatives who created an insurrection and was forced to hand over power to civilians to return to his native village.
Survey on the Sale of Megaphrynium Macrostachyum (Marantaceae) Leaves in Gbado-Lite City and Surroundings (Nord Ubangi Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo) Koto-te-Nyiwa Ngbolua; Ngemale Gbiadiri Maurice; Masengo Ashande Colette; Ndolete Geregbia Jean-Pierre; Bongo Ngiala Gédéon; Ndanga Bikibo Apollinaire; Tshibangu Sha Tshibey Damien; Tshilanda Dinangay Dorothée
Budapest International Research in Exact Sciences (BirEx) Journal Vol 2, No 2 (2020): Budapest International Research in Exact Sciences, April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/birex.v2i2.874

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In Africa, the importance of NTFPs in the livelihood security is well recognized and these products represent vital sources of income for poor population. However, the sales chain of Marantaceae leaves is informal in Gbado-Lite and there is no information available on this sector for the promotion of the sale of NTFPs at the local level to reduce poverty and protect the environment as well as to conserve biodiversity. This survey shows that mostly female (55%) carries out the sale of Marantaceae leaves in Gbado-Lite. Among traders, 37.5% are illiterate, 32.5%, 20% and 10% have a secondary, primary and university education respectively. Regarding the marital status, 52.5% of respondents are divorced, 25% are widows and 22.5% are married. While 40% of respondents are unemployed, 30% are farmers while housewives and pupils account for 17.5% and 12.5% respectively. Our respondents know seven other non-woody forest products. These include: Mushrooms (27.5%), Caterpillars (22.5%), Marantaceae leaves (20%), honey (17.5%), snails and game (5% each) and vines (2.5%). Marantaceae leaves are first used for food packaging (47.5%), food preservation (35%), building material (10%). The forest accounts for 52% of the total harvesting habitat of Marantaceae leaves. It is followed by fallow (25%), fields (15%) savannah (8%) respectively. This sale allows the schooling for children (27.5%); health care (20%); food purchase (17%); beverage purchase (12.5%). The majority of respondents believe that these leaves are not well managed after use and therefore pollute the environment because of the lack of a waste collection structure. Yet, they are biodegradable and should be used to make compost for crops in Gbado-Lite.
Congolese Medicinal Plant biodiversity as Source of AntiCOVID-19 Compounds: Economic goods in the light of Comparative Advantages Theory of Ricardo Modeste Ndaba Modeawi; Ruphin Djolu Djoza; Colette Masengo Ashande; Clarisse Falanga Mawi; Emmanuel Moke Lengbiye; Clément Inkoto Liyongo; Benjamin Gbolo Zoawe; Muhammad Ridwan; Pius T. Mpiana; Mudogo Virima; Koto-te-Nyiwa Ngbolua
Budapest International Research in Exact Sciences (BirEx) Journal Vol 2, No 3 (2020): Budapest International Research in Exact Sciences, July
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/birex.v2i3.1067

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Since the outbreak of Covid-19 (Corona virus) in China in December 2019, the disease has killed more people in Europa, America and Asia according to official sources.  Less impacted than the rest of the world, Africa as well as Oceania has less confirmed cases and less deaths. In countries whose health systems are among the most fragile in the world, with far less resources than those mobilized in Europe, China or the United States, the situation in Africa is potentially catastrophic. Since human and material resources, such as hospitalization and intensive care beds, are largely insufficient, the mortality rate linked to Covid-19 is likely to be 3 to 5 times higher than in the rest of the world. In the face of this evidence, scientific research based on medicinal plants would be seen as no less important part of the solution to the Covid-19 pandemic, based on plant biodiversity. The Malagasy Institute of Applied Research (IMRA/Madagascar) on the basis of the Artemisia annua has set up Covid-Organics; The Congolese plant biodiversity offers undeniable advantages for the setting up of an Improved Traditional Medicine following the example of Covid-Organics. This would constitute for the Democratic Republic of the Congo a comparative advantage to be put forward in its multiple international exchanges.
Ethnobotanical Value of Myrianthus arboreus Used in Traditional Medicine by the Ngbaka Tribe (South-Ubangi), Democratic Republic of the Congo Pascal N. Bobuya; Jetron M. Ngbolondo; Jean Pierre K.A. Zwave; Colette Masengo Ashande; Muhammad Ridwan; Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua
Budapest International Research in Exact Sciences (BirEx) Journal Vol 4, No 4 (2022): Budapest International Research in Exact Sciences, October
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/birex.v4i4.7128

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The aim of this study is to contribute to a better knowledge of the use of M. arboreus as a medicinal plant traditionally used in the treatment of common diseases by the Ngbaka people in the South Ubangi, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Based on free consent of the respondents, an ethnobotanical survey was carried out using a questionnaire among the Ngbaka healers. The aim of this study is to contribute to a better understanding of the use of M. arboreus as a medicinal plant traditionally used in the treatment of common diseases by the Ngbaka people in the South Ubangi. Based on consent of the respondents, an ethnobotanical survey was carried out using a questionnaire among the Ngbaka healers. The results obtained in this study allowed us to identify 23 diseases that are treated by Myrianthus arboreus. The organs of M. arboreus used for the treatment of diseases are mainly the leaf (96%), the bark of the stem (66%), the fruits and seeds (42%) and the roots (34%). The main methods of preparation of the organs were decoction (86%) and maceration (66%), while the administration of the recipes is predominantly via oral (86%) and cutaneous route (68%). The vast majority of respondents use M. arboreus organs for the treatment of abscesses (17 citations), sinusitis (15 citations) and tooth decay (15 citations), and wounds with 13 citations.  This work provides a source of information that can be used as a basis for pharmacological studies to assess therapeutic effectiveness.
Influence of Chromolaena odorata Mulch on Amaranthus hybridus L. Yield Under Agro-ecological Conditions of Gbado-Lite, Democratic Republic of the Congo Molongo Mokondande Médard; Ngalakpa Ziada Héritier; Walengo Peter; Bolombe Lolue Augustin; Muhammad Ridwan; Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua
Budapest International Research in Exact Sciences (BirEx) Journal Vol 5, No 1 (2023): Budapest International Research in Exact Sciences, January
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/birex.v5i1.7391

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The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of Chromolaena odorata mulch on the yield of Amaranth under the agroecological conditions of Gbado-Lite. The experimental design chosen was that of randomized complete blocks with 3 replications and each of these replications had 4 plots or 4 treatments. The treatments were as follows: T0: control plot (no amendment); T1: mulching at 18 kg per plot or 25 t/ha; T2: mulching at 36 kg per plot or 50 t/ha; T3: mulching at 54 kg per plot or 75 t/ha. The results show that with mulching, in the first trial, 6.7; 8.8; 16.5 tons per hectare were obtained; however, in the second trial, or by exploiting the residual effects, 1.8 tons per hectare were obtained; 15; 18.3; and 37.1 respectively for the control plots; plots mulched with 25 t/ha of Chromolaena odorata; with 50 t/ha of C. odorata and with 75 t/ha of C. odorata. The experiment demonstrated that mulching improves the yield of amaranth and especially its residual effects on the crop.
Physico-chemical Characterization of the Waters of Balobo, Tributary of the Ngiri River, Middle Basin of the Congo River, Democratic Republic of the Congo Bedi Ngalanza Benjamin; Nyongombe Utshudienyema; Monzambe Mapunzu Paul; Kitambala Kaboka Achille; Inkoto Liyongo Clément; Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua
Budapest International Research in Exact Sciences (BirEx) Journal Vol 5, No 1 (2023): Budapest International Research in Exact Sciences, January
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/birex.v5i1.7392

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A study was conducted between December 2021 and July 2022, to contribute to the physico-chemical characterization of the waters of Balobo, a tributary of the Ngiri River, Middle Congo River Basin in Democratic Republic of the Congo. These waters have particular physico-chemical characteristics: brown waters known to be acidic, with a sour taste, with low light penetration, which raises questions in relation to the diversity and abundance of fish. Some physico-chemical parameters of the water (velocity, flow rate, temperature, pH, Secchi transparency, turbidity, dissolved oxygen, total dissolved solids, ammonium and nitrate) were determined in situ and in the laboratory of the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Kinshasa. The results obtained show that the average morphometric values of the stream are: width (8.10±1.03 m), depth (0.81±0.023 m), velocity (0.094±0.04 m/s) as well as flow (0.59±0.4 m3/s). The water temperature of Balobo varies between 23.9°C and 29.8°C, with an average of 27±1.04°C. The waters of Balobo are brown with low Secchi transparency oscillating between 23 cm and 67 cm, with an average of 46.1±14.6 cm and turbidity especially in the dry season characterized in May by a minimum Secchi of 20 cm and a maximum of 30 cm, with an average of 25.6 cm. Turbidity ranges from 63.4 to 109.8 NTU, with an average of 92.5±14.4 NTU. The waters of Balobo are highly acidic, with pH ranging from 3.1 to 4 with an average of 3.4. Their dissolved oxygen content is very low and varies between 1.03 and 2.7 with an average of 1.62±0.5 mg/L. Total dissolved solids in the Balobo water ranged from 57.1 to 101.3 mg/L with an average of 83.8±15.23 mg/L. Ammonium content in Balobo water ranged from 0.150 to 1.097 mg/L, or an average of 0.613±0.5 mg/L. Nitrate content ranged from 1.02 to 2.06 mg/L with an average of 1.35±0.4 mg/L.
Process for Making Self-Locking Pavements from Madagascar River Sand and Plastic Waste Rakotomamonjy L.; Rakotomamonjy P.; Razafindramanga A. W.; Rakotondramanana V. Henintsoa; Bakoarisoa Andrianina Cynthia; Ramahandry Jean Elidon; Koto-te-Nyiwa Ngbolua; Robijaona Rahelivololoniaina B.
Budapest International Research in Exact Sciences (BirEx) Journal Vol 5, No 1 (2023): Budapest International Research in Exact Sciences, January
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/birex.v5i1.7469

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This work focuses on the manufacture of self-locking pavement from a mixture of river sand and waste from the recovery of plastic film packaging of the cookie and confectionery JB and wastes plastic bags collected at the university campus of Vontovorona. The sand is sifted to select the appropriate granulometry, which is higher than 0.5 mm on the one hand, and that is lower than 0.5 mm on the other hand. The sand with a grain size greater than 0.5 mm is mixed with the plastic waste in accordance with the manufacturing dosage. Different proportions of sand/plastic waste ranging from 40/60 to 70/30 have been prepared. The absorption rate increases with the proportion of sand added. This is true for both types of plastic waste. This absorption rate is increased for the pavers with plastic bag waste as binders. For the latter, the lowest rate of 2.2 is close to the highest rate of 2.1 for paving stones with JB plastic packaging waste as binders. The obtained pavers have a good mechanical strength higher than 12,000 daN.
Emergence of Internet Usage: Impact Analysis on the Performance of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, a Case Study of Manufacturing Companies in Analamanga Region- Antananarivo Madagascar Ratojoarivelo Setriniaina Henri; Etienne Stefano Raherimalala; Ranjatson Jean Patrick; Andrianjary Myriam; Fidelio Arnold Ulrich; Ratiarimananjatovo Narindra; Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua; Robijaona Rahelivololoniaina Baholy
Konfrontasi: Jurnal Kultural, Ekonomi dan Perubahan Sosial Vol 11 No 1 (2024): Konfrontasi, March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/konfrontasi2.v11i1.294

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The advent of digitization has unlocked numerous avenues for a country's economic advancement, particularly benefiting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With the ubiquitous presence of Internet technologies, the landscape has undergone a rapid transformation. Today's business environment differs significantly from both the past and the anticipated future. The integration of the Internet into business operations has spurred significant innovations across various sectors. Nevertheless, leveraging the Internet in business operations offers flexibility and substantial leeway in terms of organizational structure and management practices. However, limited financial resources pose a significant barrier to widespread Internet adoption in businesses. Additionally, coping with technological advancements remains a pressing challenge for businesses' economic development. Our research hypothesis posits that a coherent and strategic utilization of the Internet yields notable impacts on business performance. Our research aims to delineate the various ways in which businesses employ the Internet and to underscore its influence on business performance. We conducted surveys on more than 125 small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises in downtown Antananarivo-Madagascar and its environs between 2021 and 2023. The gathered data underwent statistical analysis using SPSS and XLSTAT software.
Impacts of Internet Usage on the Organization of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises: Case of Manufacturing SMEs in downtown Antananarivo- Madagascar Henri, Ratojoarivelo Setriniaina; Etienne Stefano Raherimalala; Ranjatson Jean Patrick; Andrianjary Myriam; Ratiarimananjatovo Narindra; Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua; Robijaona Rahelivololoniaina Baholy
Konfrontasi: Jurnal Kultural, Ekonomi dan Perubahan Sosial Vol 11 No 1 (2024): Konfrontasi, March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/konfrontasi2.v11i1.297

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The rise of new Internet technologies represents a significant and compelling advancement on a global scale, exerting a dynamic influence on business management. The ongoing digitization process rapidly transforms the structure of value chains, creating new opportunities to enhance value creation for businesses and institutions at an organizational level. However, the widespread adoption of the Internet presents a challenging landscape for small and medium-sized enterprises, which must navigate significant financial obstacles and market uncertainties. Despite these challenges, the use of the Internet deeply influences the daily environment and social dynamics of SMEs. Our research aims to delve deeper into this impact by analyzing how Internet usage affects the organizational framework of small and medium-sized enterprises. We conducted a survey involving more than 125 manufacturing SMEs between 2021 and 2023 in downtown Antananarivo- Madagascar and its surrounding areas, and we performed statistical analysis on the collected data using SPSS and XLSTAT software.
Deficiencies among French Learners in Primary, Secondary, and High Schools in the Analamanga Region - Antananarivo, Madagascar Andrianiaina Solo Raivo Lyh Raphaël; Andrianarimanana Jean Claude Omer; Andrianjary Myriam; Rakotoson Olivia; Rasoloarivony Theis Lala; Fidelio Arnold Ulrich; Ratiarimananjatovo Narindra; Ratsimandisa Haritiana Zo; Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua; Robijaona Rahelivololoniaina Baholy
Britain International of Humanities and Social Sciences (BIoHS) Journal Vol 6 No 2 (2024): Britain International of Humanities and Social Sciences, June
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33258/biohs.v6i2.1113

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The present study highlights French language acquisition in primary, secondary, and public high schools in Antananarivo and its surrounding areas. Classroom observations and surveys were conducted in two public primary schools (EPP 67 ha Nord-Est and EPP Antanimena Est), two General Education Colleges (CEG Betsimitatatra and CEG Antanimena), and three public high schools (Lycée Moderne Ampefiloha, Lycée Analamahitsy, and Lycée Ivato). Field research reveals factors contributing to students' language deficits: lack of exposure, with 60.41% of students using French exclusively in school and during French classes. This leads to language deficiencies stemming from limited practice and vocabulary, observed in 43.13% of students, indicating incomplete mastery of the French language. Consequently, the majority (42.40%) resort to using dictionaries due to this vocabulary gap. Analysis of learning methods shows that most students encounter challenges across all subjects (78%), with a preference for memorization as the primary strategy (63.33%). Additionally, the majority believes that the use of visual aids is the most effective method to address their shortcomings (71.81%). Therefore, this study focuses on observing French language learning methods and aims to enhance them for more satisfactory outcomes.
Co-Authors Andrianarimanana Jean Claude Omer Andrianiaina Solo Raivo Lyh Raphaël Andrianjary Myriam Bakoarisoa Andrianina Cynthia Bedi Ngalanza Benjamin Benjamin Gbolo Zoawe Blaise Ngambinzoni Kombeto Bolombe Lolue Augustin Bongo Ngiala Gédéon Clarisse Falanga Mawi Clement Inkoto Liyongo Colette Masengo Ashande Emmanuel Moke Lengbiye Etienne Stefano Raherimalala Fidelio Arnold Fidelio Arnold Ulrich Gédéon Bongo Ngiala Henri, Ratojoarivelo Setriniaina Herimanantena Miarantsoa Tinah Inkoto Liyongo Clément Jean Pierre K.A. Zwave Jetron M. Ngbolondo Kitambala Kaboka Achille Letsara Rokiman Masengo Ashande Colette Modeste Ndaba Modeawi Molongo Mokondande Médard Monzambe Mapunzu Paul Mudogo Virima Muhammad Ridwan Ndanga Bikibo Apollinaire Ndolete Geregbia Jean-Pierre Ngalakpa Ziada Héritier Ngemale Gbiadiri Maurice Nyongombe Utshudienyema Pascal N. Bobuya Pius T. Mpiana Rabarison Arsène Andriatiana Rabarison Rindra Rabeharitsara Andry Tahina Rahajamanana Jasmin Rahanetra Dina Raharijaona Sarindra Rakotomalala Iarivontsoa Nekena Sahaza Rakotomalala Nivomboahangy Razanamiarisoa Rakotomamonjy L. Rakotomamonjy P. Rakotomamonjy Pierre Rakotondramanana V. Henintsoa Rakotoson Olivia Ralaibia Boniface Erménégilde Ramahandry Jean Elidon Ramasinoro Naly Ramiadamahefa Tojoniaina Randriamanantena Rakotoarisoa Jaqueline Ranjatson Jean Patrick Rasoloarivony Theis Lala Ratiarimananjatovo Narindra Ratojoarivelo Setriniaina Henri Ratsimandisa Haritiana Zo Ravelomanantsoa Ramanambe Nicole Razafimahefa Mirana Verohanitra Razafindrakoto Fanoina Ny Riana Razafindramanga A. W. Razafindrazanakolona Daniel Rindra, Rabarison Robijaona Rahelivololoniaina B. Robijaona Rahelivololoniaina Baholy Romain Bakola Dzango Ruphin Djolu Djoza Sigrid Aubert Solofomiarana Rapanoel Bruno Allain Tshibangu Sha Tshibey Damien Tshilanda Dinangay Dorothée Tsimiondrike Mahasoa Walengo Peter