Publications (5578)
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Species diversity, blood meal source and infection rate of malaria vectors in the village of Kodougou, Northwestern Burkina Faso.
Moustapha NIKIEMA, Awa GNEME, Peter DAMBACH, Aboubakar SANON, Boubacar COULIBALY, Justine KABORE, Moussa W GUELBEOGO, Athanase BADOLO, Ali SIE and Gustave B KABREBackground and Objectives: Anopheles gambiae members are the main malaria vectors in Burkina
Faso seconded by Anopheles funestus. However, other anophelines species are found in particular
environments such as forest and localities bordering the rivers. The aim of this study, was to assess...
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Nutritional and phytochemical characterization of taro [Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott] germplasm from Burkina Faso
Nicolas Ouédraogo, Pierre Alexandre Eric Djifaby Sombié, Renan Ernest Traoré, Hemayoro Sama, Pauline Bationo/Kando, Mahamadou Sawadogo and Vincent LebotTaro (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott) is a food crop mainly produced for its nutrient-rich corms. This
study aims to characterize the nutritional and antioxidant potential of fifty-nine genotypes of taro to
identify the most interesting chemotypes. The traits evaluated were: starch,...
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An innovative one step green supercritical CO2 process for the production of liposomes co-encapsulating both a hydrophobic and a hydrophilic compound for pulmonary administration
Noémie Penoy, Kouka Luc Delma, Hermane Avohou Tonakpon, Bruno Grignard, Brigitte Evrard, Géraldine PielBudesonide and salbutamol-loaded liposomes were prepared using an innovative one step supercritical CO2
method without any use of organic solvents. Liposomes composed of soybean phosphatidylcholine, cholesterol
and PEGylated lipid (65/30/5% (m/m)) were produced with a size less than 200 nm, a...
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Nutritional and phytochemical characterization of taro [Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott] germplasm from Burkina Faso
Nicolas Ouédraogo*, Pierre Alexandre Eric Djifaby Sombié, Renan Ernest Traoré, Hemayoro Sama, Pauline Bationo/Kando, Mahamadou Sawadogo and Vincent LebotTaro (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott) is a food crop mainly produced for its nutrient-rich corms. This
study aims to characterize the nutritional and antioxidant potential of fifty-nine genotypes of taro to
identify the most interesting chemotypes. The traits evaluated were: starch, proteins,...
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Aspects scanographiques de la pneumopathie à Covid 19 à Ouagadougou, étude multicentrique à propos de 1017 cas.
Bénilde Marie-Ange TIEMTORÉ-KAMBOU, Nafissa Djara Myrha DAO, Adjirata KOAMA, Pakisba Ali OUEDRAOGO, Wilfried Ouedraogo, Arouna Désiré Sankara, Issouf Franck N’Dama Sieba, Ousséini Diallo and Rabiou CisséObjectif
Étudier le profil scanographique thoracique de la pneumopathie à SARS-CoV-2 chez les patients dans la ville de Ouagadougou
Patients et méthodes
étude transversale descriptive à collecte rétrospective de 1017 patients des deux sexes. Etaient inclus les patients de 15 ans et plus...
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Validation of Global Solar Radiation Models on a Horizontal Surface in the Climatic Zones of Burkina
Nana Goumwêndkouni Gilbert , Konfé Amadou , Ouédraogo Souleymane , KyThierry Sikoudouin Maurice , Kam Sié and Bathiébo M. J. DieudonnéThe evaluation of the solar deposit is essential for the sizing of photovoltaic systems. This requires the availability of radiation data. In Burkina Faso, weather data doesn’t cover all the country. That makes that solar radiation measured are not available for the all country. Theorical...
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Aqueous extracts from indigenous plant in Burkina Faso with bio‑herbicide properties to reduce Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth propagation
Tinkoudougou Cathérine Sawadogo/Ilboudo, Djibril Yonli, Soumaïla Sourabie, Patrice Zerbo, Hamidou Traoré and Joseph Issaka Boussim,Background: The genus Striga includes 11 parasitic plants species of food crops in at least 50 African countries. Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth. is a major biotic constraint to the cereal crops production in Africa. It is the most widespread species in fields in Burkina Faso and grows on all...
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Epidemiological profile of measles in Niger: analysis of measles case-based surveillance data from 2010 to 2019
Habibatou Amadou Idé , Pauline Kiswendsida Yanogo , Djibril Barry , Ousmane Boua Togola , Eric Adehossi , Nicolas MedaMeasles is a rapidly growing disease in the world with 869,770 cases and 207,500 deaths recorded in 2019. Niger continues to record epidemic outbreaks despite the actions taken. This study aims to analyze the national database from 2010 to 2019 to characterize the epidemiology of measles in...
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Modelling factors associated with therapeutic inertia in hypertensive patients: Analysis using repeated data from a hospital registry in West Africa
Barro, Mahamadou; Yaméogo, Aristide Relwendé ; Mba, Robert Darlin ; Kaboré, Rémi; Mandi, Germain ; Dahourou, Désiré Lucien ; Zabsonré, Patrice ; Méda, Nicolas ; Goungounga, JusteThe proportion of poorly controlled hypertensives still remains high in the general African population. This is largely due to therapeutic inertia (TI), defined as the failure to intensify or modify treatment in a patient with poorly controlled blood pressure (BP). The objective of this study...
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Energy Performances Analysis of a Solar Electric Car in Togo
Kokou Prosper Semekonawo, Sié KamIn sub-Saharan Africa the cost of transport is very expensive for the populations. As the car fleet is mainly made up of thermal cars, the high cost of transport is largely linked to the oil’s import. Faced with such a situation, it is important to find other means of transport in order to...
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Experimental Study of Papaya Drying in an Indirect Solar Dryer in Natural Convection
Dianda Boureima, Traore Abdoul Fataho, Ouedraogo Adama, KY Sikoudouin Maurice Thierry, Ouedraogo Issaka, Kam Sié, athiébo DieudonnéPapaya is a fruit that is prized for its flavor and also for its different appearances. It is seasonal and
easily perishable in our climatic conditions. This work is devoted to the improvement of
conservation techniques such as drying. We conducted our experimental work in an...
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Antioxidant and Anti-Hyperglycemic Activities of Aqueous and Hydro-Ethanolic Extracts of Excoecaria grahamii (Euphorbiacea)
Prosper Anankpètinan Dabiré, Andouormwine Abel Somé, Stanislas Sawadogo, Karima Sayah, Saad FettachBackground : Excoecaria grahamii is a traditional medicinal plant use in Burkina Faso and other part in the word to treat many diseases. However, its antioxydant and antidiabetic effects are not yet demonstrated. Objective : The aim of this study was to investigate the potential inhibitory...
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Production des violences et contre-violences dans les ménages à Ouagadougou
BACYE Yisso Fidèle; ZANGRE/KONSEIGA Kiss-Wend-Sida RomaineLes rapports humains sont des rapports de domination. Les ménages mettent en
relation des interrelations entre époux et épouses laissant apparaître des échanges
non marchands. Les interactions étant l’assise des rapports de force, produisent des
conflits d’affirmation,...
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Characterizing sorghum (Sorghum bicolor [L.] Moench) varieties diversity to identify those with contrasting traits of interest for intercropping systems in the Sudano-Sahelian zone of West Africa
Ganeme A, Kondombo CP, Raboin L-M, Dusserre J, Kabore R, Adam M, Traoré SSorghum is an important staple crop in Sub-Saharan Africa. In the Sudano-Sahelian zone of
West Africa, sorghum is mainly intercropped with cowpea, but these intercropping systems
are facing low-productivity problems. The overall aim of this research was to identify sorghum
varieties with...
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La forêt classée de Kua ou l’hôpital de référence publique? Une analyse des dynamiques spatiales dans une campagne péri-urbaine du Burkina Faso
SOMA AssonsiCet article porte sur un projet controversé de construction d’un hôpital dans une forêt
classée située à la périphérie de Bobo-Dioulasso au Burkina Faso. L’objectif principal
est d’analyser la position des acteurs vis-à-vis du projet : préserver la forêt ou y
construire...