Publications (174)
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Comparative analysis between market-oriented and subsistence pig farmers’ breeding objectives, practices, traits preferences and selection criteria in Burkina Faso
Badjibassa Akounda, Dominique Ouédraogo, Bendi Tandamba, Salifou Koné-Ouédraogo, Albert Soudré and Johann Sölkner
This study aimed to investigate pig farmers’ breeding practices, trait preferences and selection criteria
as well as their potential implications for the promotion of sustainable breeding strategies in two
agroecological zones of Burkina Faso. Data were collected from 387 farmers, randomly selected, using
semi-structured questionnaires cove(...)
Pigs, trait preferences, market, subsistence, Burkina Faso
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Flock Dynamics of the West African Dwarf Goat in Western Burkina Faso: Implications for Community-based Breeding Program
Pierre Zongo, Dominique Ouedraogo, Bernadette Yougbaré, Souleymane Ouermi, Albert Soudré and Salifou Ouédraogo-Koné
This study aimed to identify avenues for sustainable genetic improvement programs. It involved field
monitoring of flocks of Djallonké goats in the province of Poni, in the South-West region. Between 2024 and
2025, an initial population of 644 females and 107 males were monitored. Four parameters, including body
weight, litter size, parity,(...)
Djallonké; dynamics; reproduction; body weight; CBBP
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Study of phenolic compounds of Phyllanthus amarus and their α-glucosidase enzyme inhibitory activity assessment
Ousmane Ilboudo, Têeda Hamidou Ganamé, Wende-Konté Hazael Conania Nikiema, Tegwendé Tibnongdo Zabré, Yssouf Karanga, Issa Tapsoba
The access to diabetes care remains limited in low-income countries, leading populations to rely on medicinal plants. In Burkina Faso, Phyllanthus amarus is traditionally used against diabetes. This study aimed to identify its chemical constituents and evaluate the antidiabetic potential of aqueous, hydroethanolic, and decocted extracts from l(...)
Phyllanthus amarus, phenolic compounds, flavonoids, α-glucosidase inhibition, antidiabetic activity, antioxidant activity, medicinal plants, decoction, hydroalcoholic extract, aqueous extract, phytochemical screening, traditional medicine for diabetes, Burkina Faso
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Comparative Study of Extracting Dyes Methods from Mitragyna Inermis Bark
Pulchérie Marie Laure Kantiono, Hassen Hedfi, Yssouf Karanga, Mohamed Hamdaoui, Moussa Bougouma
For centuries, people have been interested in natural dyes for dyeing
applications. Natural dyes are known for their phytochemical properties, which
are highly sought-after in many fields, including dyeing. The extraction of compounds
from plant matter is the key to obtaining the dyestuff. A number of research
projects have focused on find(...)
Natural dyes · Extraction methods · Colour strength
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Land‐Use Effects on Melliferous Woody Flora in Sudanian Agroforestry Parkland and Protected Area of West Africa
Issaka Wendpanga Kanazoe, Issa Nombré, Adama Zoungrana, Joseph Issaka Boussim
Land‐use intensification alters vegetation structure and composition, with potential consequences for pollinator‐dependent ecosystems in tropical regions. However, the distribution and availability of melliferous woody flora across contrasting land use types in West Africa remain poorly studied. This study evaluated melliferous floristic c(...)
agroforestry systems, Apis mellifera (honeybee) foraging, biodiversity conservation, Burkina Faso, floral resource availability, sustainable management
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A Cross‐Sectional Study Shows Emergence of the Delta, 19B, 20A, 20B, 19A, and Omicron Variants of SARS‐CoV‐2 in Burkina Faso: A Conundrum Within a Conundrum.
Tatiana Doriane Lallogo, Lassina Traore, Ezeckiel B. TIBIRI, P. Abel Sorgho, Prosper Bado, T. Edwige Yelemkoure, Pakyendou E. Name, Valérie J. T. E. Bazie, Fidèle Tiendrebeogo, H. Karim Sombie, Abdoul Karim Ouattara, Serge Théophile Soubeiga, Abdou Azaque Zoure, Albert Théophane Yonli, Brice Bicaba, Rakissida Alfred Ouedraogo, Théodora Mahoukèdè Zohoncon, Florencia Wendkuuni Djigma, Assita LAMIEN/SANOU, Olga M. Lompo, Jacques Simpore
ABSTRACT
Context and Objective
SARS‐CoV‐2 is an RNA virus that emerged in Wuhan, China. Adaptive mutations in its genome can influence the virus's pathogenicity, enhance its ability to evade the host immune system, and complicate vaccine development. This study aimed to identify the(...)
Burkina Faso, Omicron, SARS CoV‐2, seroprevalence
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Health sector corruption and access to healthcare in Africa
Idrissa Ouedraogo, Windkouni Haoua Eugenie Maïga, Robert Gillanders, Doris Aja-Eke
A fundamental problem faced by developing countries is corruption, which creates barriers to development. Corruption has made healthcare particularly costly or unaffordable for much of the population. We investigate the effects of corruption on access to healthcare in 34 African countries. Using Afrobarometer data collected between 2019 and 20(...)
Corruption, health sector, Africa
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Risk Factors for Bovine Tuberculosis Transmission in Burkina Faso’s Cattle Herds
Arouna Zoungrana, Pingdwende Albert Patrick Vokouma, Badjibassa Akounda, Dinanibè Kambire, Ollo Youl, Adama Sanou, Antonia Windkouni Bere, Tani Sagna, Albert Soudre, Amadou Traore
Abstract: Bovine tuberculosis is a zoonotic disease, primarily caused by Mycobacterium bovis, that poses a serious
threat to both human and animal health. Understanding the risk factors that contribute to its spread is critical for
developing effective prevention and control strategies. This cross-sectional study investigated risk factors
a(...)
Risk, Factors, Tuberculosis, Cattle, Burkina Faso
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P2Y2 Receptor Controls TLR3‐Induced Chemokine Production in Intestinal Epithelial Cells
Abdoul Karim Ouattara, Fariborz Bahrami, Radu Adrian Turcitu, Filip Kukulski, Joanna Lecka, Julie Pelletier, Nicolly Espindola Gelsleichter, Tais Vidal, Jean Sévigny
Toll‐like receptors (TLRs) and P2 receptors are key regulators of innate immunity. During infection, pathogen‐associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) activate TLRs, whereas extracellular nucleotides engage P2 receptors and influence inflammatory responses. Here, we show that polyinosinic:polycytidylic acid (poly[I:C])‐activated TLR3 and P2Y(...)
CXCL10/IP-10, CXCL8/IL-8, intestinalepithelialcells, P2RY2, TLR3
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Nucleoside triphosphate diphosphohydrolases in extracellular nucleotide regulation: activity, structural insights, and pathophysiological implications
Radu Adrian Turcitu, Sina Rahimi Dizaji, Abdoul Karim Ouattara, Fatemeh Salarpour, Ouitchédé Gilles Danvidé, Alessandra Guedes Manzoni, Romuald Brice Babou Kammoe, Nicolly Espindola Gelsleichter, Abhinav Purohit, Christian Salesse, Jean Sévigny
In this chapter, we review the ecto-nucleoside triphosphate diphosphohydrolase (NTPDase) family, a group of ectonucleotidases that regulate nucleotide signaling by hydrolyzing extracellular nucleotides such as ATP, ADP, UTP, and UDP. Among the eight NTPDase members, NTPDase1, -2, -3, and -8 are cell membrane-bound, while NTPDase4, -5, -6, and(...)
Ectonucleotidases; extracellular nucleotides; ATP hydrolysis; P2 receptors; nucleotide signaling; pathophysiology; inflammatory disorders; vascular homeostasis; intestinal inflammation; nucleoside triphosphate diphosphohydrolases (NTPDases)
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Does dependence on natural resource rents reduce the quality of institutions in Africa?
Piman Alain-Raphael Bayili and Windkouni Haoua Eugenie Maïga
This study analyzes the effect of dependence on natural resources on the quality
of institutions in Africa. Three composite indices (economic, institutional, and political
governance) and the World Bank's six governance indicators are used. Based on a sample of
26 African countries whose contribution of natural resources to GDP is at least(...)
Natural resource rents Institutional quality IV-2SLS method Africa
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Valorization of Corn Cobs into Activated Carbon through Chemical Activation and Evaluation of Their Methylene Blue Adsorption Performance for Contaminated Water Treatment
Gounedmanega Idrissa Kafando, Martine Kone, Boukaré Kaboré, Adama Kindo, Yssouf Karanga, Ali Iname, Rose Yamma, Bienvenue Joceline Sawadogo, Seydou Tamboura, Succès Malundama Kutangila, Moussa Bougouma
Surface water and groundwater are subject to significant degradation due to human activities. The aim of this study is to evaluate the capacity of methylene blue removal by adsorption on activated carbon derived from corn cobs, activated by H3PO4. The corn cobs were pyrolyzed at 400, 500, and 600 °C; the materials obtained were characterized b(...)
Activated carbons; corncob; Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy; specific surface area; organic pollutant; adsorption capacity.
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Analysis of the performance of the detection of cassava leaf diseases using YOLO versioning
Safiatou Sore, Moustapha Bikienga, Frédéric Ouédraogo
Early detection of cassava leaf diseases is important for preserving agricultural yields in regions where this crop is an essential food source, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, where losses reach 20-30% due to diseases such as Cassava Mosaic Disease (CMD), Brown Streak Disease (CBSD), Green Mites (CGM), and Bacterial Blight (CBB). This stu(...)
cassava leaf disease, plant disease detection, YOLO, object detection, detection performance evaluation
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Analysis of migrant remittances’ effects on energy poverty in Sub-Saharan African countries: a threshold analysis through the role of structural factors
Abdoul Hadirou Yoda, Souleymane Diallo
Purpose
This study aims to analyze the effects of migrant remittances on energy poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), examining both direct effects and the critical, non-linear role played by structural factors financial development and renewable energy investment as threshold conditions. It further investigates the disparities in these effect(...)
Migrant remittances, Energy poverty, Financial development, Renewable energy investment, Sub-Saharan Africa
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Trickle-E: Enhanced Trickle Timer with Residual Energy Consideration
Mahamadi Boulou, Moustapha Bikienga, Tiguiane Yélémou
Trickle Timer protocol is widely used in IoT networks to regulate message delivery by minimising redundant transmissions. However, its static approach to transmission parameters leads to inefficiencies in dynamic network environments. To address these limitations, we propose Trickle-E which is an adaptive enhancement to the Trickle Timer. Than(...)
Internet of Things, energy efficiency, residual energy, packet delivery ratio, latency reduction