A5052249015- Agriculture and Rural Development Research
- Insect Utilization and Effects
- Aquatic Ecosystems and Biodiversity
- Animal and Plant Science Education
- Rangeland Management and Livestock Ecology
- Transboundary Water Resource Management
- Soil and Land Suitability Analysis
- Soil erosion and sediment transport
- Agricultural risk and resilience
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Mining and Resource Management
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Statistical and Computational Modeling
- Ferroelectric and Piezoelectric Materials
- Hydropower, Displacement, Environmental Impact
- Water-Energy-Food Nexus Studies
- Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
- Environmental and Biological Research in Conflict Zones
- Natural Resources and Economic Development
- Legume Nitrogen Fixing Symbiosis
- Multiferroics and related materials
- Irrigation Practices and Water Management
- Plant nutrient uptake and metabolism
- Multi-Criteria Decision Making
- Electronic and Structural Properties of Oxides
Université Evangélique en Afrique
2013-2024
Abstract In response to growing food demand, edible insects are perceived as an opportunity alleviate insecurity. With its wide insects’ biodiversity, the Democratic Republic of Congo is one 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 in South-Kivu, DRC. It recorded twenty-three belonging nine families five orders, some which consumed...
Using first-principles calculations, we investigate the electronic, structural, and vibrational properties of SrZrO${}_{3}$. We start from high-symmetry cubic perovskite phase, for which phonon dispersion curves are reported. point out coexistence structural antiferrodistortive instabilities at R M zone-boundary points a ferroelectric instability zone center. show that strong motions suppress ferroelectricity responsible orthorhombic ground state as in CaTiO${}_{3}$. The possible...
Abstract With the rapidly growing world population, climate change uncertainties and depletion of our natural resources, edible insects are seen as sustainable viable bioresources for food feed to tackle global nutritional security issues, their value, taste, environmental sustainability. In this study, we investigated effect geographical distribution on nutrient composition sensory attributes commonly consumed insects, namely Acheta domesticus , Apis mellifera Gnathocera trivittata...
The choice of appropriate land use suitability based on specific environmental and socio-economic factors could ensure sustainable resource management in rural areas.Different assessment approaches exist have been successfully applied for agroforestry systems, natural or semi-natural ecosystems.In this study, different levels were assessed around the Itombwe Natural Reserve (RNI), eastern Democratic Republic Congo (DRC).Information related to soil unity, topography, climate, road...
Located in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (South-Kivu), Kalehe and Idjwi are two relatively unexplored territories with little to no research on edible insects even though anthropo-entomophagy practice is widespread. This study therefore aimed at exploring biodiversity, perception, consumption, availability, host plants, harvesting techniques, processing techniques insects.Data were collected through a field survey using three namely structured interviews, direct observations,...
This study determined the change and distribution of land-uses/covers along landscape, evaluated nutrient status top soil layer in Lake Kivu Pilot Learning Site (LKPLS) benchmarked micro-catchments. Soil physical chemical properties were quantified using triplicate samples collected from each land-use/cover at two depths (0–15 15–30 cm) three LK PLS Innovation Platform (IP) sites (Bufundi Uganda, Mupfuni-Shanga D.R. Congo, Gataraga Rwanda). Small scale agriculture has increased all...
Abstract Edible insects are perceived as an incredible opportunity to mitigate the major challenge of sustainably producing healthy foods for a growing world population in face climate change uncertainties over coming decade. In this study, we assessed nutrient composition and sensory properties Acheta domesticus , Apis mellifera Gnathocera trivittata Gryllotalpa africana Imbrasia epimethea oyemensis Locusta migratoria Macrotermes subhylanus Nomadacris septemfasciata Rhyncophorus phoenicis...
Two trials with the combined effects of seeding density and application DAP fertilizer on yield four biofortified bean varieties were carried out in Kashusha experimental site Université Evangélique en Afrique during 2013-2014 agricultural long rains season (September-January) short (March-May). The overall objective was to investigate response common its density, mineral application, good practices. Four used (RWK-10, HM 21-7, CODMLB001 RWR2245) design split-split plot whose main occupied...
L'efficience de l'utilisation l'eau dans les régions sèches pose actuellement sérieux problèmes aux producteurs le contexte changement climatique et sécurité alimentaire. Ces dernières années, agricoles comme la plaine Ruzizi sont aussi victime cette situation. Des mesures d'adaptation à travers technologies gestion offrent des opportunités pour garantir production par agriculteurs. Ainsi, essais ont été conduits l'objectif trouver mieux adaptées plus efficientes une utilisation efficiente...
Human displacements, especially those driven by violent conflicts forcing sudden population migrations, wield profound and enduring impacts on landscapes, instigating substantial disruptions to the natural environment. Beyond immediate destruction, these consequences pose challenges ecosystem health, food security, biodiversity conservation, particularly exacerbated in absence of effective governance. Traditional land management practices, agriculture, conservation efforts are disrupted,...
<title>Abstract</title> Livestock production in South Kivu is a major source of rural income. Increasing livestock productivity through improved feeding critical to alleviating poverty among smallholder farmers. The study aims provide evidence-based recommendations for improving Kivu. It assesses the availability and use feeds Kabare, Uvira Walungu. Current practices are traditional, resulting suboptimal animal nutrition. diets consist mainly fodder crop residues. Different botanical...
Extensive agriculture and mining practices increase erosion sediment transport leading to natural disasters, such as flash floods, landslides water quality degradation. This is especially evident in areas with high episodic rainfalls lousy land use agricultural management, the Lake Kivu region eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Due growing population need crop productivity region, poor combined unmonitored lead severe soil degradation increasing rates nutrient export surrounding...