Publications (66)
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Artisanal Gold Mining and Environment Pollution: A Comprehensive Assessment of the Sao Mining Area, Burkina Faso
KANSOLE Michelline Marie Regina, NIKIEMA Mahamadi, KABORE Ida
Artisanal gold mining plays a significant socio-economic role in Burkina Faso but is associated with
considerable environmental and health risks, particularly related to water contamination. This study assesses
the impact of artisanal mining activities on the environment at the Sao artisanal mining site. A field-based
methodological approac(...)
Mercury, Cyanide, Detergent, Environmental impact, Sao, Burkina Faso
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Analysis of Local Production Practices and Evaluation of Tiger Nut Milk “horchata” Consumption in Four Regions of Burkina Faso
Abdouramane Sawadogo, Yérobessor Dabiré, Iliassou Mogmenga, Agbémébia Y. Akakpo, Balamoussa Santara, Mahamadi Nikiema, M. Somda, M. Dicko
The production and processing of tiger nut tubers into Tiger Nut Milk (TNM) often overlook Good Hygiene Practices and Good Manufacturing Practices (GHP/GMP) because of the product's rapid perishability. This study aims to evaluate the hygienic and manufacturing practices, as well as the consumption level of TNM produced and sold in Burkina Fas(...)
TNM, local production, processing practices, consumption, dietary habits, Burkina Faso
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Assessment of biological properties and biostabilization capacity of essential oils of Cymbopogon citratus and Mentha piperita on liquid Gapal
Pegdewende Kere, Iliassou Mogmenga, Yérobessor Dabiré, Mahamadi Nikiema, Aniela Z. Bouda, A. Ouattara, Henriette B. Mihin, M. Somda, M. Dicko
Gapal is a traditional food made from pearl millet, produced in Burkina Faso. This product, made from millet combined with yogurt or fresh milk, is very nutritious but deteriorates rapidly without proper refrigeration. Despite its nutritional benefits and socio-economic importance, its preservation remains a challenge. The current study aims t(...)
Gapal liquid, Cymbopogon citratus, Mentha piperita , essential oils, biostabilization.
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Evaluation of yogurt made by SMEs/SMIs in Ouagadougou in contribution to achieving food and nutritional security of urban populations
Bénédicta Akotionga, C. Ouattara, Cheik Omar Tidiane Compaoré, Mahamadi Nikiema, Amidou S. Ouili, Iliassou Mogmenga, Pauline Wendlassida Ouedraogo, Ynoussa Maiga
A survey of 300 people in the 12 districts of the municipality of Ouagadougou on the assessment of the stability of availability and accessibility, and the study on the sensory analyses of pastries sold in the city of Ouagadougou, allowed for the evaluation of their contribution to achieving food and nutritional security for the urban and peri(...)
Food safety Sensory analysis Microbiology Physico-chemistry And yogurts
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Sustainable optimization of flocculation processes for enhanced solid–liquid separation in mining: influence of operational and physicochemical parameters
Kansole Michelline Marie Regina, Oueda Nombamba, Beidari Mohamed, Ouedraogo Sompagnimdi, Arnauld, Mauzac
This research focuses on optimizing solid-liquid separation at the Yaramoko-Bagassi gold
mine (Burkina Faso), operated by Soleil Resources for US$135 million. The plant processes 1,400
t/d of ore (reserves > 1 Mt at 6.6 g/t) for an annual production of 100,000 to 120,000 ounces of gold.
The study aims to stabilize sludge settling in the thi(...)
Flocculation; Polymers; Solid-liquid separation; Jar testing; Mining industry
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Greenhouse gas emissions assessment of the Orezone Bombore SA gold mine in Burkina Faso (West Africa)
KANSOLE Michelline Marie Regina, NIKIEMA Mahamadi, BONTOGHO Tog-Noma Patricia Emma, KOLOGO Abdoulaye
This study aims to assess greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the Orezone Bomboré SA gold mine in Burkina Faso, with a particular focus on Scope 1 (direct emissions) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased electricity) as defined by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. The assessment aligns with the company’s sustainable development strategy an(...)
Greenhouse gases; Orezone; GHG Protocol; Assessment; Strategy
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Macroscopic and Microscopic Detection of Fungal Diseases of Green Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) in the Gourma Province of Burkina Faso
Hervé Soura, Safouratou Toure, Benjamin Lankoande, Kadidia Koita, Aly Savadogo
The common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is a legume that faces numerous biotic constraints that hinder its production. Among these are fungal diseases that attack both leaves and pods, reducing yields. The objective of this study is to contribute to improving green bean production in the Gourma province. Macroscopic and microscopic identificat(...)
Alternaria, Legume, Botrytis, Biological pest control, Colletotrichum, Botrytis cinerea
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Ethnobotanical knowledge of Dialium guineense Willd.: A way forward for sustainable use in The Gambia
Alpha KARGBO1, Zaïnabou DABRÉ, Bintou DIBBA, Sally KARGBO, Wassa DIARRASSOUBA
Multipurpose tree species are valuable resources in savannah-dominated areas due to the variety of services they provide. Such species are vulnerable to overexploitation and poor management, which may jeopardize their survival. Understanding local perceptions of their uses and conservation is critical for involving local communities in their s(...)
Conservation strategy, Local knowledge, Risk factor, Use categories, The Gambia, West Africa
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Pilot Production of Biogas from Vegetable Waste for Energy Self-Sufficiency in Households in Ouagadougou Peri-Urban Area, Burkina Faso
J. Makaya, Iliassou Mogmenga, Mahamadi Nikiema, Désiré Traoré
Inadequate solid waste management, particularly organic waste from markets, represents a major environmental and health challenge at Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso. The aim of the study was to produce biogas from plant waste to achieve energy self-sufficiency in the Burkina Ouagadougou peri-urban areas. The methodology involves the collection and(...)
Vegetable Waste, Anaerobic Digestion, Biogas, Domestic Energy, Peri-Urban Area, Ouagadougou
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Effect of Fertilizer Types on Fungal Disease Incidence in Chili Pepper in Burkina Faso
Hervé Soura, Zayd Bandé, Oscar Faton, Benjamin Lankoandé
Chili peppers (Capsicum annuum) are an important crop in the vegetable farming system of Burkina Faso, particularly as a source of income and nutrients for producers. However, their cultivation faces major challenges, namely fungal diseases, the effects and prevalence of which remain poorly understood in the Kadiogo province. Fertilizers, espe(...)
Crop, Incidence (geometry), Compost, Pepper, Manure, Fertilizer, Human fertilization, Nutrient, Cow dung
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Impact of climate, land use and disturbances on the population structure in natural stands and regeneration patterns of Celtis toka in Burkina Faso, West Afric.
Zaïnabou Dabré, Issouf Zerbo, Philippe Bayen, Blandine Marie Ivette Nacoulma, Alpha Kargbo, Dodiomon Soro, Adjima Thiombiano
Celtis toka is a multipurpose wild mystic tree of Burkina Faso with an unknown population dy- namic stability. The study was conducted to assess the impact of climate, land use and distur- bances on the natural population of the species. This study was carried out in two climatic zones and two land use types in Burkina Faso. Data on the struct(...)
Conservation Critically endangered Density Diversity Unstable population
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A Combined Statistical and Machine Learning Approach for Predicting Surface Water Quality in Burkina Faso
Issoufou Ouedraogo, Issan Ki, Michelline MR Kansole, Baowendsom Judicael Yanogo
Surface water in Burkina Faso is essential for domestic use, agriculture, and ecosystem services, yet it is increasingly impacted by human activities and climate variability. This study used the Water Quality Index (WQI), multivariate statistics and a Multilayer Perceptron (MLP) neural network to assess and predict water quality. A total of 13(...)
Water quality index; statistical analysis; multilayer perceptron; surface water prediction; Burkina Faso.
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Valorization of Raw Rice Husk for Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) Adsorption: Kinetic Study and the Effect of Compound Polarity
Nombamba Ouéda, J. Makaya, Mahamadi Nikiema
Aims: The present study aims to investigate the retention of TDS by adsorption on rice husk, a very abundant adsorbent, available at all times and less expensive.
Study Design: This study was conducted by using batch method in the treatment of wastewater and drinking water using adsorption chemistry.
Place and Duration of Study: Chemistry(...)
TDS, groundwater, kinetic study, compound polarity, adsorption
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In vitro screening for potential probiotic properties of Pediococcus pentosaceus strains isolated from fermented Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea L.) grains: A legume native to West Africa
Amidou S. Ouili, Assiètta Ouattara, Iliassou Mogmenga, Cheik Omar Tidiane Compaoré, Ynoussa Maiga, Mahamadi Nikiema, A. Ouattara
The incorporation of microbial strains, particularly lactic acid bacteria known for their beneficial probiotic effects, is essential for the development of functional foods that promote health. The selection of the most suitable strains requires thorough in vitro evaluations to determine their probiotic characteristics. This study aimed to eva(...)
Pediococcus pentosaceus, Bambara groundnut, Probiotics, Antimicrobial, Food
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Assessment of the probiotic properties of Pediococcus acidilactici, Pediococcus pentosaceus, and Lactiplantibacillus plantarum strains isolated from fermented maize grains.
Amidou S. Ouili, Iliassou Mogmenga, Assiètta Ouattara, Cheik Omar Tidiane Compaoré, Ynoussa Maiga, Mahamadi Nikiema, A. Ouattara
This study aimed to evaluate the probiotic properties of 11 lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains isolated from corn kernels. After phenotypic and biochemical characterization confirmed by 16S rRNA gene sequencing, the results revealed that eight isolates (AA1, AA4, AA5, AA7, AA8, BB1, Z3, and Z4) belonged to Pediococcus acidilactici, two (Z2 and(...)
Antimicrobial, Burkina Faso, Maize, Microorganisms Probiotics