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Food tree species selection for nutrition-sensitive forest landscape restoration in Burkina Faso
VINCETI B., FREMOUT T., TERMOTE C., CONEJO D.F., THOMAS E., LACHAT C., TOE L.C., THIOMBIANO A., ZERBO I., LOMPO D., SANOU L., PARKOUDA C., HIEN A., OUEDRAOGO O., OUOBA Hermann• Diverse diets are important to deliver adequate amounts of the nutrients essential to human health. The consumption of a diversity of food groups is challenging in sub-Saharan Africa. Trees play an important role in the direct provision of nutritious food items. Forest landscape restoration...
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Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Colon Cancer Activities of Mung Bean Grown in Burkina Faso
Wendmintiri Jeanne d’Arc Kabré, Durand Dah-Nouvlessounon, Fatoumata/Ba Hama, N. Arnaud Kohonou, Haziz Sina, Maximin Senou, Lamine Baba-Moussa, Aly SavadogoWidely used in traditional medicine in Asia and recently introduced in Burkina Faso under the name Beng-tigr´e, mung bean is a legume consumed throughout the world and more so in India. The objective of this study was to evaluate the cytotoxicity of the mung bean grown and consumed in Burkina...
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Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Colon Cancer Activities of Mung Bean Grown in Burkina Faso
Wendmintiri Jeanne d’Arc Kabre 1,´ 1,2,3 Durand Dah-Nouvlessounon , 2 Fatoumata/Ba Hama,3 N. Arnaud Kohonou,2 Haziz Sina,2 Maximin Senou,4 Lamine Baba-Moussa , 2 and Aly Savadogo1Widely used in traditional medicine in Asia and recently introduced in Burkina Faso under the name Beng-tigr´e, mung bean is a
legume consumed throughout the world and more so in India. e objective of this study was to evaluate the cytotoxicity of the
mung bean grown and consumed in Burkina...
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Nutraceutical potential of the pulp of five cultivars of watermelon [Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai] grown in Burkina Faso
David Bazié, Kiessoun Konaté, Kabakdé Kaboré, Roger Dakuyo, Abdoudramane Sanou, Hemayoro Sama & Mamoudou Hama DickoWatermelon [Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai] is a cucurbit with high value in Burkina Faso. It is appreciated for its fruits, which are widely consumed. In the literature, watermelon is described as an important source of bioactive compounds beneficial to health. There is...
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First detection of mutated ERG11 gene in vulvovaginal Candida albicans isolates at Ouagadougou/Burkina Faso.
Dovo EE, Zohoncon TM, Tovo SF, Soubeiga ST, Kiendrebeogo IT, Yonli AT, Ouedraogo RA, Dabire AM, Djigma FW, Nadembega CW, Belemgnegre M, Ouedraogo P, Obiri-Yeboah D, Simpore J.BACKGROUND: Vulvovaginal candidiasis is an important cause of morbidity among
women due to Candida species. In the last decades, resistance to azoles,
first-line antifungals has increased. One molecular mechanism of azole
resistance by Candida involves mutations in the ERG11 gene encoding...
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Toxicological profile, phytochemical analysis and anti-inflammatory properties of leaves of Vitex doniana Sweet. (Verbenaceae)
Poussian R. Barry Abdoudramane SANOU Kiessoum KONATE Raïssa RR Aworet-Samseny Oksana Sytar Mamoudou H. DICKO, Prof.Background: Natural herbal compounds are a source and alternative for new compounds with anti-inflammatory
properties. Therefore, in-depth studies should be carried out to assess their safety and efficacy in order to avoid or
prevent toxicological risks of these natural plant-based substances....
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Psychological Mechanisms of Motor Disability Effect in Children and Family Emotional Dynamics: A Case Study in Burkina Faso
Sébastien YougbaréThe presence of a child with a mental or physical disability causes psychological suffering in the parents, tending to disrupt the normal course of their existence and that of family life. This study examines the repercussions of the motor handicap of the child on the family affective dynamics...
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Comparative Study of the Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Foamed Concrete with Local Materials
Adelaïde Lareba Ouédraogo, Sayouba Kabré, Etienne Malbila, Abdoulaye Compaoré, Ramatou Saré, Paul Ilboudo, Sié Kam, Bruno Korgo, Dieudonné Joseph Bathiebo, Florent P. Kieno, Philippe Blanchard.Abstract
Living in a habitat with comfort is requested by all. Cinder block bricks have poor thermal properties, leading people to use fan heaters and air conditioners to regain comfort. To overcome this problem of thermal discomfort in
buildings, we used lightweight concrete such as foamed...
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Knowledge of Necrophagous Insects by Five Groups of Justice Actors and Traditional Gravediggers for their Application in Criminal Investigations in the Sudanese and Sudano- Sahelian Zones of Burkina Faso
Olivier Gnankine, David Zongo, Samuel Fogné, Aminata Séré, Rahim Romba, Adjima Bougma, Missa Millogo, Noufou Salou, Moctar Zeba, Prosper Kinda, Moctar ZebaForensic entomology is used in criminal investigations for post-mortem dating of cadavers. The aims of this study
was to evaluate the endogenous knowledge of necrophagous insects of six target groups of workers in two climatic
zones of Burkina Faso for their application in criminal...
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SYNTHÈSE ET ÉTUDE STRUCTURALE DE DEUX DÉRIVÉS C-ACYLÉS DE LA 4- HYDROXYCOUMARINE
Youssoufou Bakouan, Bintou Sessouma, Lassané Tarpaga, Rawendé Sedego, Jules Yoda, Abdoulaye Djandé,Les 3-acyl-4-hydroxycoumarines sont des hétérocycles oxygénés, obtenus par C-acylation de la 4- hydroxycoumarine en milieu basique. Ce travail rapporte la synthèse de ces composés et leur étude structurale (IR et RMN du 1H et du 13C).
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SARS-CoV-2 infection in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis of standardised seroprevalence studies, from January 2020 to December 2021.
Lewis HC, Ware H, Whelan M, Subissi L, Li Z, Ma X, Nardone A, Valenciano M, Cheng B, Noel K, Cao C, Yanes-Lane M, Herring BL, Talisuna A, Ngoy N, Balde T, Clifton D, Van Kerkhove MD, Buckeridge D, Bobrovitz N, Okeibunor J, Arora RK, Bergeri I; UNITY Studies Collaborator Group.Introduction: Estimating COVID-19 cumulative incidence in Africa remains problematic due to challenges in contact tracing, routine surveillance systems and laboratory testing capacities and strategies. We undertook a meta-analysis of population-based seroprevalence studies to estimate SARS-CoV-2...
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Le corridor international de Ouessa: un vecteur de développement local et d’« intégration régionale par le bas »
Kiemdé Abdoulaye, Nakoulma Goama, Zoma Vincent & Compaoré GeorgesLe dynamisme de Ouessa est indissociable de la frontière ghanéo-burkinabè qui exerce des influences sur la distribution des populations, sur l’organisation de son espace et partant sur les activités économiques. Le présent article vise à cerner d’une part, les retombées de l’effet...
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Diversité génétique, Importance et potentiel de production du riz (Oryza spp.) sous différents modes de gestion de l’eau dans un contexte de variabilité climatique au Burkina Faso
Dominique Nikiéma, Nerbéwendé Sawadogo, Kouka Fidèle Tiendrébéogo, Yapi Issoufou Sinaré, Mamadou Laho Barry, and Moussa SiéAu Burkina Faso, le riz est d’une grande importance en termes de consommation et de superficie cultivée. Il constitue
la quatrième culture céréalière tant du point de vue des superficies, de la production que de la consommation annuelle par tête. Malgré des rendements toujours faibles...
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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Self-medication in Dermatology in Ouagadougou
Ouédraogo NA, Traoré F, Ouédraogo A , Tapsoba GPML, Ouédraogos MS, Ouangré/Ouédraogo A, Ouédraogo E, Tiendrebeogo R, Zeba Lompo S, Ilboudo L, Ouédraogo Y, Barro Traoré F, Korsaga Somé NN, Niamba PBackground: Self-medication is a therapeutic mode consisting of taking medications without a medical prescription. In Burkina Faso in 2016, self-medication among patients with oral diseases was 30.4%. Self- medication, in addition to modifying the dermatological lesions and delaying the...
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First Days of Life with Anemia in Full-Term Newborn Babies in Ouagadougou Burkina Faso
Yonaba/Okengo C, Dahourou DL, Lompo T, Kyelem J, Okengo K, Zoungrana C, Ouedraogo F, Ouedraogo I, Sawadogo O and Koueta FFaced with unprecedented socio-health challenges, the health of the newborn is more than ever a
major concern in Burkina Faso. Anemia contributes to high hospital morbidity in newborns. The
objective was to determine the prevalence and identify factors associated with anemia in newborns.
We...