Publications (10627)
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Endogenous knowledge and use value of Mesosphaerum suaveolens (L.) Kuntze, an invasive alien plant in Burkina Faso
Ousmane Sawadogo, Wenemi François Kagambega, Prospère Sabo, Amadé Ouédraogo
Background: Mesosphaerum suaveolens (L.) Kuntze is an alien invasive plant species in many countries in tropical Africa, including Burkina Faso. This study aimed to document the indigenous knowledge of local people regarding the invasion of M. suaveolens, its uses, and the impact of its proliferation. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were c(...)
Biodiversity, ethnobotany, invasive species, Mesosphaerum suaveolens, endogenous knowledge
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Comparative efficiency assessment of polycrystalline, monocrystalline, and thin-film photovoltaic technologies under Burkina Faso’s climatic conditions
Serge Dimitri BAZYOMO 1, Célestin MANIRAKIZA , Alfred BAYALA , Abdoulaye OUEDRAOGO and Emmanuel LAWIN
This study provides a comparative assessment of the performance of monocrystalline silicon(mono-Si), polycrystalline silicon (poly-Si), and thin-film amorphous silicon (a-Si) photovoltaic modules under Burkina Faso’s distinct climatic zones. Using long-term satellite derived irradiation and temperature data from 1994 to 2015, system conversion(...)
Monocrystalline silicon PV technologies; Polycrystalline silicon PV technologies; Thin-film a–Si PV technologies; Efficiency; Performance Ratio; Climatic regions; Burkina Faso
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Abundance, diversity, resting and blood- feeding behaviours of malaria vectors in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Hyacinthe K. TOE, Aboubacar SOMBIE, Sibidi TIABONDOU, Nicolas ZANRE, Awa GNEME, Athanase BADOLO
Malaria remains a public health concern in Burkina Faso, as in most sub-Saharan African countries. A better control of Anopheles mosquito, vectors of this disease, requires an understanding of vector species composition and their behaviour. The study aims to identify malaria vector species, assess their resting behaviour, and evaluate their tr(...)
Malaria, Anopheles diversity, Blood-feeding and resting behaviour, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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Strengthening Arboviral Epidemic Response Through Entomological Surveillance: Insights from Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
Zouéra Laouali, Hadidjata Kagoné, Thérèse Kagoné, Louis Robert Wendyam Belem, Hamadou Konaté, Ali Ouari, Alidou Zango, Saidou Ouedraogo , Raymond Karlhis Yao , Watton Rodrigue Diao , Olivier Manigart , Adoul-Salam Ouédraogo, Abdoulaye Diabaté , Olivier Gnankiné and Moussa Namountougou
Abstract
Arboviral diseases are emerging public health challenges in Burkina Faso, largely driven by
the proliferation of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in the environment. Effective surveillance of
arbovirus circulation is critical to inform interventions. From August 2022 to June 2023, we
implemented a comprehensive entomological surveillance(...)
dengue; chikungunya; yellow fever; virus; detection; real-time PCR; mosquito; Bobo-Dioulasso
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Oral rotavirus vaccine effectiveness among malnourished children in 19 countries: findings from the MNSSTER-V project
Burnett E, Ticklay I, Umana J, Mandomando I, Robinson AL, Omore R, Goldfarb DM, Safi N, Trang NV, Kisakye A, Uwimana J, N'Zue K, Groome MJ, Enweronu-Laryea C, Bonkoungou I, Iniguez V, McCracken J, Lungayo CL, Michael F, Sahakyan G, Rey-Benito G, Weldegebriel G, Mwenda JM, Parashar UD, Tate JE;
Objectives:
Rotavirus vaccine clinical trials and post-licensure evaluations found malnourished children may have lower protection against rotavirus diarrhea hospitalizations than well-nourished children. On a population level, rotavirus vaccines are less protective in high child mortality settings.
Methods:
We analyzed rotavirus vaccin(...)
malnutrition; stunting; immunization; vaccination; diarrhea
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Identification of Novel TERT Promoter Mutations in Chronic Hepatitis B-Induced HCC Patients in Burkina Faso
Zongo, V.S., Zhou, Y.M., Djigma, F.W., Roamba, E., Yonli, A.T., Sorgho, A.P., Barro, O., Somda, S.K., Compaore, T.R., Sanou, M., Martinson, J.J., Traore, L., Chamcheu, J.C., Zongo, J.K., Lompo, O.M., Roberts, L.R., Borad, M.J., Nagalo, B.M. and Simpore, J.K.
Introduction: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the serious complications of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and constitutes a major global public health problem. Several factors contribute to the development of this cancer, the genetic aspect of which is linked to mutations in genes such as the human telomerase reverse transc(...)
CHC, Chronic Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, TERT Promoter, Burkina Faso
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Respiratory gating in [18F]fluorocholine PET/CT for hyperparathyroidism: a quantitative proof-of-concept study
Mwinbele S. HIEN, Hind AIT TALHIQ, Philippe BALTZINGER , Boubacar DRAMÉ , Nafi NDIAYE SARR , Michel VIX , El Hadji A. BATHILY , Boucar NDONG , Fabrice HUBELE , Alessio IMPERIALE .
Background: The effect of breathing on the [ 18F]fluorocholine parathyroid uptake profile has not been yet evaluated. The main objective of our study is to assess the technical feasibility of respiratory-gated [18F] fluorocholine PET/CT in patients with hyperparathyroidism. Specifically, we aimed to investigate whether respiratory motion corre(...)
Positron emission tomography, Fluorocholine, Hyperparathyroidism, Respiratory gating.
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Epidemiology of Immediate Postpartum Hemorrhage in District Hospitals in Burkina Faso, West Africa
Ouédraogo, E., Sawadogo, Y., Hien, D., Ouattara, A., Nacanabo, K., Bansé, B., Bargo, M., Belem, E.W., Bahadio, A., Kinda, K.E., Sana, S., Sandaogo, D., Kondombo, F., Ilboudo, A.R., Konkobo, P.R. and Ouédraogo, C.
Background: Immediate postpartum hemorrhage is a serious obstetric complication. It is responsible for significant mortality and morbidity. Objectives: To study the epidemiological, clinical, therapeutic and prognostic aspects of immediate postpartum hemorrhage in district hospitals in Burkina Faso from 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2022. Meth(...)
Immediate Postpartum Hemorrhage, Epidemiology, District Hospitals
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Isolation, characterization and evaluation of the Growth-Promoting Properties of rhizosphere bacteria in tomato plants in Burkina Faso
Bintou, BARRO Massiribi, OTOIDOBIGA Cécile Harmonie, BATIONO Kévin Stanislas, SAWADOGO Moïse, SOME Ernest, WONNI Issa, and MAIGA Ynoussa
Soil degradation is a major constraint on agricultural productivity. However, the use of rhizobacteria as biofertilizers. Enabling the sustainable recovery of infertile soils. The objective of this study is to evaluate the plant growth-promoting properties of rhizobacteria from tomato plants, for using as biofertilizers. To this end,(...)
Tomato, rhizobacteria, biofertilizer, soil degradation, Burkina Faso.
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Réduction de la fécondité des adolescentes de 1993 à 2021 au Burkina Faso : les principaux facteurs explicatifs et mécanismes de changement
NABIÉ Douba, DABONÉ Issiaka et MILLOGO Roch Modeste
La fécondité des adolescentes a considérablement baissé, passantn de 149 ‰ en 1993 à 93 ‰ en 2021 au Burkina Faso. Malgré l’élaboration et la mise en œuvre de diverses politiques et stratégies, ce niveau reste élevé. La maternité, lorsqu’elle survient avant le 20e anniversaire, est un obstacle pour le bien-être, l’éducation et l’emploi de l’ad(...)
adolescentes, fécondité, abstinence, contraception
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CMIP6 projections of agroclimatic characteristics across the climatic zones of Burkina Faso, West Africa
Mazo Dabré; Moussa Waongo; Marcel Bawindsom Kébré; Jacques Ulrich Diasso
Sahelian countries are among the most vulnerable regions to climate change–related natural hazards, and Burkina Faso, located in the Sahelian zone of West Africa, is particularly exposed. This study analyzes a set of precipitation-based climate indices (RX1day, RX5day, SDII, CWD, R10mm, R20mm, R95pTOT, R99pTOT) and assesses the impact of clima(...)
Climate projections, SSP scenarios, Extreme precipitation indices, Rainy season onset and cessation, Burkina Faso
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Towards an Ontology and Knowledge Graph-Based Recommendation Approach Enhanced with Large Language Models for Civil Service Recruitment in Burkina Faso
Wend-Panga Régis Cédric BÉRÉ, Yaya Traoré, P. Justin Kouraogo, Daouda Ouedraogo
Recruitment processes in the civil service often face challenges related to the management of competencies, complex regulatory rules, and the lack of explainability in selection decisions. To address these issues, we propose a hybrid recommendation approach that integrates a modular core ontology, a dynamic knowledge graph, and large language(...)
Knowledge engineering , Large language models , Systems architecture , Knowledge graphs , Ontologies , Resource management , Personnel , Sustainable development , Recommender systems , Recruitment
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Spatial Analysis of Historical and Near-Future Droughts using the SPI and SPEI Indices in the Competence Area of the Nakanbé Water Agency in Burkina Faso (1981–2050)
Charouna Compaoré; Wenceslas Somda; Marcel Bawindsom Kébré; Zacharie Koalaga
This study analyzes the spatio-temporal variability of meteorological drought in the Competence Area of the Nakanbé Water Agency (Burkina Faso) over 1981–2050. Drought conditions are characterized using the 3-month Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI-3) and the 3-month Standardized Precipitation Evapotranspiration Index (SPEI-3), with a focu(...)
Meteorological drought, Spatial analysis, Climate variability, Nakanbé, SPEI
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Analysis of evaporation-induced water losses from rectangular and cylindrical rainwater harvesting basins (non-truncated and frustum) in a hot tropical climate (Burkina Faso)
Mariatou Zon; Soumaïla Gandema; Marcel Bawindsom Kébré; Wenceslas Somda; Zacharie Koalaga
This study models and simulates rainwater harvesting basins in the Sahelian zone to quantify evaporation-driven water losses and assess implications for design and water-resource management. Four basin geometries are evaluated—parallelepiped, prismoid (rectangular frustum), truncated cone (cylindrical frustum), and perfect cylinder—using a uni(...)
Rainwater harvesting, evaporation losses, hot tropical climate, basin geometry, Burkina Faso
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Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Cancers in Individuals Under 50 in Ouagadougou : Sociodemographic and Diagnostic Aspects
Sandrine Marie-Odile Bobilwindé Soudré/Héma, Mouniratou Balima, Kadidatou Doumbia/Samaké, Nafissatou Balima, Micaêl Balima, Hakani Nathalie Beni/DA, Aboubacar Coulibaly, Nanelin Alice Guingané, Steve Léonce Zoungrana, Sosthène Somda, Arsène Roger Sombié and Appolinaire Sawadogo
Introduction: Upper gastrointestinal tract cancers (UGTC) typically occur after the age of 50, but cases are increasingly
reported in younger individuals, often diagnosed late. The aim of this study was to describe the sociodemographic and diagnostic
characteristics of UGTC in patients under 50 years of age in Ouagadougou.
Materials and M(...)
Upper gastrointestinal neoplasms, Gastric cancer, Esophageal cancer, Young adults, Burkina Faso