Vol. 5 No. 3 (2026): Revue Congolaise des Sciences et Technologies

Articles

• Environmental Impacts of Artisanal Fishing on the Decline in Catches of the Slender Lungfish (Protopterus dolloi, Boulenger, 1900) in the Businga Sector, Nord-Ubangi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

  José Armand Doikasiye Endowa, Koto-te-Nyiwa Ngbolua, John Makiadi Tembeni, Empwal Milau, Camille Impey Nsimanda (Author)

  1059-1072

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• Physico-chemical and microbiological characterization of water sources in the Luniungu area, Bulungu territory, Kwilu province (DRC)

  Berlly Massanza Mboma Kahula, Willy Swana Lusasi, Lionel Tsotsa Asamboa, Georges Mbana Bundu, Odette Ngandu Kabena, Victor Kiamfu Pwema, Jeff Bekomo Iteku (Author)

  988 1002

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• Green Synthesis and Characterization of Silver Nanoparticles Using Moringa oleifera Lam. Leaves Extract: Evaluation of Their Photocatalytic and Antibacterial Properties

  Gérard Niasa Mata, Denis Bilasi Musengele, Trésor Ndonganzadi, Elie Biayi Mweze, Fifi Mulangala Muderhwa, Prince Bulola Iyambe, Paul Kavuna Mahuku, Odon Nkole Mukonkole, Didier Makinga Kandongo, Louis Komanda Kalabo Kikontwe, Joseph K’Ekuboni Malongwe, Pascal Maziana Disa-Disa, Jérémie Lunguya Muswema, Omer Muamba Mvele, Gracien Bakambo Ekoko (Author)

  1073-1084

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• Improving the Operation of a Kaplan Turbine-Driven Centrifugal Pump in Kahemba, Democratic Republic of Congo

  Baby le vent Kabidi Banunginikwau, Fidèle Kilonga Luzitu, Benjamin Hodia Kibungu, Danny Kinakina Kianawa, Richard Sabimana Gasigwa (Author)

  1003-1012

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• Physicochemical characterization of irrigation water in the N'djili watershed: the case of the Masina rail 1 rice-growing perimeter and the Tshangu agricultural site in the Democratic Republic of Congo

  Zelia Tshiala Ntata, Génie-Spirou Kiala Lutonadio, Fiston Kayembe Kayembe, Raphael Tshimanga Muamba (Author)

  1013-1024

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• Physicochemical charactezation through Granulometric, Geochemical and Mineralogical studies (Laser granulometry, XRF, XRD) of soils from the city of Mbanza-Ngungu for use in a composite ecomaterial

  Bienvenu Doudou Ngesevua Lukuama, Gracien Bakambo Ekoko, Blaise Mavinga Mbala, Ruben Kasongo Koy, Anatole Kifuani kia Mayeko, Junior Kanimba Kabongo, Jean-Aimé Lokebo Mbanga, Daniel Nzau Samba, Jean-Godard Mutala Disansukidi, Elie Biayi Mweze, Fiston Muela Kwetukudila, Jean Thomas Vie, Xavier Gallet (Author)

  946 966

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• Assessment of the impact of thermal energy on water supply efficiency for the town of Kenge, Democratic Republic of Congo

  Arnold Jonas Bamba Madiumba, Guy Ngoma Dituba, Cush Ngonzo Luwesi, Doudou Mayaka Kintu, Benjamin Hodia Kibungu, Happy Salabiaku Kimvwela, Juvénal Mihigo Birikomo, Yves Aseke Lukuke, Napoléon Kasongo Kabama (Author)

  1025-1033

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• Assessment of Copper and Cobalt Contamination and Ecological Risk in Sediments of the Musonoïe River Watershed (Kolwezi, DR Congo)

  Jean Jacques Domondo Amogu1, Jean Paul Mbo Nzundu, Gracias Ikamba Mbokolo, Ketsia Lokonge Yakeko, Joe Mwinza Nkunda, Lionel Shotsha Asamboa, M’pinga Trudon, Crispin Buveka Ngoma, Pius Tshimankinda Mpiana, Odette Ngandu Kabena (Author)

  967 977

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• Ethnobotanical and Ecological Study of Medicinal Plants Exploited in the Herbaceous Formations of Kenge and its Surroundings/Kwango, Democratic Republic of Congo

  Chancel vie Makuma Ngyengo, Patrick Assikpu Dande, Eustache Tango Kidikwadi, Fils Empwal Milau, Honoré Katula Belesi (Author)

  1034-1058

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• Impact of the migration on the economic growth of the Democratic republic of Congo, from 1990 to 2023

  Jackson Kalamanzela Liele (Author)

  978 987

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• Site Specific and Processing Effects on Oxalate–Mineral Ratios in Hibiscus from Kwilu Province / DR Congo

  Odon Sawubu Mabaya, Jean Sungula Kayembe, Maurice Kalukul Nsikungu, Yvonne Bomangwa Ibebeke, Junior Tinatina Kindala, Oscar Mihigo Shetonde (Author)

  1025-1033

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• Assessment of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Practices in the Congolese Mining Sector: Prospects for Integrating an Intelligent ESG-Based Digital Scoring Tool

  Jean-Louis Koyagialo Tegerengbo, Dalton Bomboli Lokesa, Achille Kitambala Kaboka (Author)

  1374-1384

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• Smallholder pig production in Boma (Democratic Republic of the Congo): Technoeconomic constraints, local feed resources and opportunities for sustainable intensification

  Jean Mbuangi Khuelo, Arthur Kapesa Amisi, Alexandre Tona Tona, Gaëtan Bolokango Kalala (Author)

  1270-1284

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• Floristic diversity, ecological structure, and carbon storage potential in the peatlands of the Eala botanical garden, Equateur province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

  Jean Pierre Baelo Kolokota, Roger Lomalisa Katusi, Norbert Mulavwa Mbangi, Dieu-Merci Batope Booto, Thibaud Gbola Gbendo, Bien-aimé Mokwaka Mamwanga, Etienne Yusufu Kachaka, PapyClaude Boliale Bolaluembe (Author)

  1476-1487

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• Management of Integrated Reproductive Health Services for the Mother-Newborn Couple in the Kikwit North Health Zone, DR Congo

  Parfait Mukwa Mapanda, Didi Mayoko Kawanda, Emery Luzolo Kafinga, Bellarmin Minga Kwete (Author)

  1213-1220

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• Effects of hydrological regime and anthropogenic disturbances on the characteristics of the Inongo peatlands (Democratic Republic of the Congo)

  Bernadette Ikio, Guy Bayeli Ilumbe, Patrick Senga Mutonkole, Dodo Kasongo Ndonda, Glodi Kakoko Etepe, Yannick Say Massebe, Ruben Bolilanga Iyolo, Nelson Bolompa Nkumunue, Jean-Robert Bankanza Bwangoy, Imam Basuki, Joseph Kasali Lumande (Author)

  1412-1422

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• Epidemiological profile of the most common eye diseases in Bandundu City and surrounding areas: analysis of consultation data from Winner’s Medico-Social Ophthalmology Clinic, January 1 to December 31, 2024

  Tim Mayala Malu (Author)

  1158-1163

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• Comparative assessment of the physicochemical and microbiological quality of drinking water distributed by REGIDESO in three towns in Kongo Central (DRC)

  Dally Nguala Mabanza, Pascal Maziana Disa-Disa, Gracien Bakambo Ekoko, Crispin Kyela Mulaji (Author)

  1361-1373

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• Socio-ecological Difficulties and Problems in Congo Basin Peatland Management: A Review of the Literature and Prospects

  Jonathan Mayele, Omari Muchukiwa, Dieumis Mukenge Muenda, Joseph Otshinga Abedi, Jimy Berka Musitu, Adonaï Asumini Okitayela, Chadrack Kafuti, Jean-Paul Koto-Nyiwa Ngbolua, Gode Bosongo Bola, Raphael Mwamba Tshimanga, Papy-Claude Boliale Bolaluembe (Author)

  1285-1313

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• Ethnobotanical Uses, Phytochemical Composition, Pharmacological Activities, and Toxicity of Hymenocardia acida Tul.: A Systematic Review

  Joseph Dipa Tshidibi, Mardochée Semine Monga, Emmanuel Mulongo Kitete, Odette Ngandu Kabena, Aristote Matondo, Damien Sha-Tshibey Tshibangu, Dorothée Dinangayi Tshilanda, Guy Bayeli Ilumbe, Pius Tshimankinda Mpiana, Jean-Paul Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua (Author)

  1488-1501

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• United Nations Security Council's response to the security situation in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo: Critiques and perspectives

  Gilbert Minga Kwete, Joël Pieter Mbambi Mozombo, Steve Nguvulu Lufuma, Jean Makengo Panzu (Author)

  1221-1234

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• Floristic, ecological and phytogeographical study of medicinal plants in the Mai-Ndombe province in the Democratic Republic of Congo (D.R. Congo)

  Bovic Famina Mpeki, Lemmy kanda Lassa, Blaise Kapesa Bikandu, Guy Bayeli Is’Omponga Ilumbe, Félicien Luyeye Lukoki (Author)

  1423-1433

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• Typology of hunters and analysis of hunting effort in the periphery of the Lomako-Yokokala Faunal Reserve (Democratic Republic of the Congo)

  Lexis Londa Bakili, Frederick Lokuli Boosa, Gustave Kapenga Masanga, Antoine Senga Tabu, Dieu-donné Okitokota Otshudi, Teilhard Basengezi Olinabanji, Felly Limbele Mandaya, Chimène Boyeye Katham, Michel Bandi Mbumba, Py-Claude Boliale Bolaluembe (Author)

  1164-1179

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• Domestication of Aframomum giganteum K. Schum and Aframomum melegueta K.Schum in Yangambi pedoclimatic conditions, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

  Marie Zola Tuluenga, Jeannette Muisangie Luboya, Olivier Katalay, Théophane Makolo Ntalakwa, Eustache Ntango Kidikwadi, Félicien Luyeye Lukoki, Bernick Wembolowa Tshene, Anatole Kia Mayeko Kifuani, Honoré Katula Belesi (Author)

  1350-1360

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• Analysis of the Bushmeat Trade at the Central Market of Lomela, Sankuru, Democratic Republic of the Congo

  Yves Aseke Lukuke, Pierre Okitese Onyumbe, Robert Tambwe Lumumba, Jean Losaka Ngongo, Sabine Shongo Anangelo, Mukamba Kalalu, Joseph Olamba Omanguwo (Author)

  1110-1120

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• Use of medicinal plants by the Yansi people living in the commune of Nzinda in the city of Kikwit, Kwilu Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo

  Dieudonné Lufanga Tiense, Benjamin Lingbandula Mandjo, Fils Impwal Milau, Baudouin Maniania Zuka, Eustache Tango Kidikwadi (Author)

  1314-1324

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• Caractéristiques physico-chimiques des eaux et sédiments des sites d’exploitation artisanale de l’or dans le territoire de watsa (République Démocratique du Congo)

  Richard Ilunga Tshiyoyo, Stephane Mbuyamba Ngalula, Jason Thambwe Kilembe, Julien Lusilao Makiese, Michel Kapembo Lufuluabo, Odon Kupesa Kimazowa, Dieudonne Musibono Eyul’anki, Emmanuel Biey Makaly (Author)

  1502-1512

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• Conservation status of non-human primates in the face of human activities in the Eden forest concession (Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo)

  Martine Mayita Matiala, Werner Bilongo Tamute, Victor Kiamfu Pwema, Bonaventure Da Musa Masens, Jean Mukulire Malekani (Author)

  1235-1246

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• Customary Governance, Access to Plant Resources, and Gender in Mbala Communities (Kwilu, Democratic Republic of the Congo)

  Immaculée Mundabi-Fal, Dieudonné Mungunza, Arsène Bokulu, Bonaventure Masens, Félicien Lukoki, Pisco Menga (Author)

  1434-1452

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• Polyphenolic composition, antioxidant potential and α-amylase inhibition of garlic (Allium sativum L.) cultivated in the Democratic Republic of Congo)

  Edmond Phanzu Tsasa, Bienvenu Kamalandua Mvingu, Obed Nsemi Kanga, Lumière Kembisa Nkutu, Yvonne Saila Bomangwa Ibebeke, Jean Sungula Kayembe, Jean-Noël Kanyinda Mputu (Author)

  1180 1192

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• Factors Determining the Rarity of Ichthyological Species in Pool Malebo (Kinshasa, DRC): A Logistic Regression Analysis

  Yves Aseke Lukuke, Soleil Lunkayilakio Wamuini , Cush Luwesi Ngonzo, Patience Mpia Ngelinkoto, Godé Bosongo Bola, Génie-Spirou Kiala Lutonadio , Landry Nzamipiele Nkaba, Marcel Adoko Bagala, Rigobert Zola Lunga, Pascal Masawula Kazwenga, Richard Sabimana Gasigwa, Raphael Muamba Tshimanga (Author)

  1098-1109

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• Energy Metabolism and Bioconversion Efficiency in Hermetia illucens Larvae: A Review of Current Knowledge

  Martin Matsanga Solo, Coutinho Ndombele Mbembe, Léon Diambu Phola, Pascal Kokota Kongbo, Onésime Nsindu Gekuwaku, Gisele Kubindana Bonda, Gaëtan Kalala Bolokango, Patrick Kinkela Mafwila, Alexandre Tona Tona (Author)

  1085-1097

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• Performance of the 45001 Anti-Fraud Hotline System and Factors Associated with Alert Confirmation in Lomami Province (Democratic Republic of the Congo), 2021–2024

  Paulin Mongonga Linteba, Louis-André Djeko Komba, Bertine Bukasa Ngoyi, Christian Mundolu Boweya, Crispin Ngoyi Kasendue, Jean Christophe Tshilonda Bukasa, Exaucé Mongonga Linteba, Jules Moti Kangite, Leyka Basua Babintu Mukandu, Jean-Paul Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua, Gérard Eya Matangelo Eloko (Author)

  1325-1337

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• Analysis of determinants and constraints of urban planning in the Lac-Ndumba Commune (Gemena, DRC): a cross-sectional study based on household perceptions

  César-De grâce Makuma Ngelima, Patrick Dande Assikpu, Camille Nsimanda Ipey, Thérèse Kilensele Muwele, Benjamin Mandjo Lingbandulu (Author)

  1247-1257

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• Glass ceiling in Congolese entrepreneurship: challenge and perspective

  Jérémie Mbolotomo Bompate, Fidèle Mazela Kiyanze, Ronald Muamba Kadima (Author)

  1453-1459

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• Analysis of Farming Practices and the Role of the Cajan Pea (Cajanus cajan L. Millsp) in Local Farming Systems in Kongo Central, DR Congo

  Nickson Nkoloma Yoambale, Hardy Luyeye Liongo, Jacob Kakela Mbanji, Achille Kingo Lewi, Juvenal Mafuku Kimpanga, Josué Botomia Engombe, Denis Mulombo Bungu (Author)

  1193 1201

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• A contribution to our understanding of the diet of the striped mongoose (Mungos mungo) in Kinshasa (DR Congo)

  Alain Nsundi Biota, Willy Swana Lusasi, Odon Konfir Mbwe, Réné Valu Gizanga, Victor Kiamfu Pwema, Emmanuel Makaly Biey (Author)

  1385-1395

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• Ichthyofaunal Diversity and the Influence of Environmental Factors in the Lutshuadi River, a Tributary of the Kasai River (Congo Basin)

  Patrice Mulamba Mulamba, José Justin Mayi Munene Mbimbi, John Makiadi Tembeny, Victor Kiamfu Pwema (Author)

  1121-1149

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• Multidimensional analysis of artisanal logging in Pay-Kongila: Socio-economic dynamics, customary governance and sustainability challenges

  Patrick Kasebu Kufwakuziku, Michel Bandi Mbumba (Author)

  1338-1349

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• Evaluation of the response of eight peanut varieties (Arachis hypogaea) to early leaf spot cercosporiosis at the Kasangulu (Central Kongo) and N’sele (Kinshasa, RDC) sites

  Achily Kingo Lewi, Marcel Muengula Manyi, Luc Tshilenge Lukanda, Henock Ngoyi Lumami, Christian Samba Lokombe (Author)

  1258-1269

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• Contribution to the study of the sustainable exploitation of the ichthyofauna of Lake Mai-Ndombe in the Democratic Republic of Congo

  Norbert Lingopa Zanga, Victor Kianfu Pwema, Bekeli bomba, Dieudonné Eyul'Anki Musibono, Shango Mutambwe, Jean-Claude Micha (Author)

  1460-1475

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• Peasant women of the batéké plateau: invisible pillars of economic resilience between fields, coal and precarity

  Patrick Kasebu Kufwakuziku, Prisca Kaylambika Kavira, Bénédicte Oyi Mazina, Djenifer Mbula Odia, Chimene Boyeye Katham, Jean-Pierre Makando Kondola, Tigana Botaaka Likotsi, Jean-Pierre Kalala Mbwebwa, Michel Bandi Mbumba (Author)

  1202-1212

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• The Urgent Need for a National Policy on Environmental Data Management and Security in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

  Raphael Muamba Tshimanga, Kalulu Taba, Pius Tshimankinda Mpiana, Jean-Jacques Tanfum Muyembe (Author)

  1396-1411

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