Publications (5578)
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Role of Temperature and Pressure on The Evaporation Kinetics of trichloroethylene and Heptane in Soil
Samuel Ouoba and Jean-Claude BénetThis article discusses the influence of temperature and pressure on evaporation of trichloroethylene and heptane. The results show that the liquid content of the compound, the temperature and the ambient pressure influence the evaporation of volatile organic compounds in the soil. It has been...
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Dengue Immunological Markers Evolution at Saint Camille Hospital in Ouagadougou (HOSCO) Burkina Faso.
Ilboudo DP, Zohoncon TM, Hien YE, Ouattara AK, Traore L, Ouermi D, Djigma WF, Nadembega CM, Belemgnegre M, Ouedraogo P, Karou DS, Traore Y, Simpore J.Background and Objective: Dengue is a remerging vector-borne viral disease in Burkina Faso since the outbreak of 2013 and requires special attention from health authorities. This study reports the prevalence of dengue fever serological markers (NS1Ag, IgM and IgG) and infection dynamic from...
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Prevalence and antibioresistance of Escherichia coli and Salmonella isolated from lettuce and irrigation water in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Sibiri Sylvain ROUAMBA, Namwin Siourimè SOMDA, François TAPSOBA, Asseto SOMDA, Marie-Laurence Paulette OUÉDRAOGO, Elie KABRÉ, Lassana SANGARÉ, Aly SAVADOGOIntroduction. The use of partially or untreated wastewater in the irrigation of vegetable crops constitutes a risk of microbiological contamination that can cause diarrhea in the consumer. Aim. This study mainly aimed to assess the level of contamination of irrigation water and lettuce as well...
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The Outcome of People Screened For Hepatitis B, in a Community-Based Setting in Ouagadougou, Burkina, 2018-2020
Pauline Kiswendsida Yanogo; Estelle Nadine Sanou; Nicolas MedaAbstract
Introduction: The fight against hepatitis B in Africa requires knowledge of the epidemiology of the disease in community setting and, above all, patient follow-up. Our objective was to study the outcome of patients after screening for hepatitis B in a community-based setting in...
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Optimization of contents of three raw clay materials in formulation of a porcelain
Y. Sawadogo, M. Sawadogo, M. Ouédraogo, M. Seynou, G. Lecomte-Nana, P. Blanchart, M. Gomina, L. ZerboFormulation of traditional hard porcelain generally requires 50% kaolin, 25% silica and 25% feldspar. Four porcelains formulation using the casting method, were prepared with different percentages of kaolinitic clay, sand and pegmatite referenced respectively NONG, SAB and PEG. The...
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Optimization of Contents of Three Raw Clay Materials in Formulation of a Porcelain
Youssouf Sawadogo, Moustapha Sawadogo, Moussa Ouédraogo, Mohamed Seynou, Gisèle Lecomte-Nana, Philippe Blanchart , Moussa Gomina, Lamine Zerbo,Formulation of traditional hard porcelain generally requires 50% kaolin, 25% silica and 25% feldspar. Four porcelains formulation using the casting me thod, were prepared with different percentages of kaolinitic clay, sand and Pegmatite referenced respectively NONG, SAB and PEG. The...
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Financial development, ecological transition, and economic growth in Sub-Saharan African countries: the performing role of the quality of institutions and human capital
Abdoulganiour Almame TintaEven though the ecological transition is considered the next big challenge for Africa, few studies have examined its scope regardless of the massive financing that is required and the stakes on other sectors. This study analyzes the links between financial development, ecological transition, and...
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African Shea Butter Properties Related to Common Extraction Technologies : A Review
Bertrand W. F. Goumbri1,2,3,4 · Thais Lomonaco Teodoro da Silva · Roland D. Marini · Rasmané Semdé · Touridomon Issa Somé · Sabine DanthineAbstract
Shea butter is an important lipid material for food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries. Most of the shea butter consumed in the world comes from Africa. The extraction protocol is not standardized among all regions of production. It can be done using either traditional or...
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The role of Balanites aegyptiaca (L) Delile in the livelihood and local economy in Sahelian and Sudano-Sahelian zones of Burkina Faso: basis for its conservation
Ouédraogo Sambo, Ouédraogo Oumarou, Thiombiano Adjima et Boussim I. JosephLocal forests and fruit trees in sub-Saharan Africa play an important role to improve food and nutrition security, health and incomes generation. The support and the economic value of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) from tropical forests in people life has been widely investigated but several...
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Analyse biochimique d’un pic insolite d’allure monoclonale en électrophorèse des protéines urinaires: à propos d’un cas
Aboubacar Dit Tietie Bissan, Raoul Karfo, Amadou Diawara, Aboubacar Tekete, Oumar TangaraL´électrophorèse des protéines urinaires est souvent nécessaire au diagnostic et au suivi de certaines pathologies urologiques ou rénales, et des hémopathies lymphoïdes. Nous rapportons le cas d´un profil atypique d´électrophorèse des protéines urinaires sur capillaire et en gel...
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Phytochemistry and alternative use of sweeteners in metabolic diseases
Ibrahim KABORE, Mamounata DIAO, Samson GUENNE, Amana METUOR-DABIRE, Hemayoro SAMA, Alin CIOBICA, Adama HILOU, Martin KIENDREBEOGOThe plants native to tropical climates and even southern Africa (5/8) are considerable, which served as a matrix for the isolation and identification of natural sweeteners. These compounds of plant origin have become essential in many fields. From the agronomic industry to the pharmaceutical...
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Performance Optimization Study of an Adsorption Solar Refrigerator System with Special Reference to the Effect of the Collector-Adsorber Tilt Angle
Guy Christian Tubreoumya, Téré Dabilgou, Eloi Salmwendé Tiendrebeogo, Jacques Nebié, Boubou Bagré, Belkacem Zeghmati, Alfa Oumar Dissa, Jean Koulidiati, Antoine BereThis paper presents an optimization study of an adsorption solar refrigerator through dynamic modeling and simulation of the system behavior using the zeolite/water couple. Thus, a mathematical model representing the evolution of heat and mass transfer at each component of the adsorption solar...
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Terminologie de la maladie à coronavirus en mooré, langue gur parlée au Burkina Faso
TIROGO Issoufou FrançoisDepuis la fin de l’année 2019, l’actualité mondiale a été marquée par la maladie à coronavirus. Une maladie hautement contagieuse débutée en Chine dans la ville de Wuhan s’est répandue dans le monde dès le début de l’année 2020. Le Burkina Faso a officiellement enregistré...
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Synergy between an emerging monopartite begomovirus and a DNA-B component
Alassane Ouattara, Fidèle Tiendrébéogo, Nathalie Becker, Cica Urbino, Gaël Thébaud, Murielle Hoareau, Agathe Allibert, Frédéric Chiroleu, Marie‑Stéphanie Vernerey, Edgar Valentin Traoré, Nicolas Barro, Oumar Traoré, Pierre Lefeuvre, Jean‑Michel LettIn recent decades, a legion of monopartite begomoviruses transmitted by the whitefly Bemisia tabaci has emerged as serious threats to vegetable crops in Africa. Recent studies in Burkina Faso (West Africa) reported the predominance of pepper yellow vein Mali virus (PepYVMLV) and its frequent...
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Comparative study of thermophysical parameters of different types of upholstery wood and the influence of density on combustion parameters at microscale
Abdoul Fayçal BAGUIAN, Salifou Koucka OUIMINGA, Sampawinde Augustin ZONGO, Ibrahim Harouna GADO, Rodolphe SONNIERThe fire behaviour of five types of wood was studied on a microscale. Some thermophysical parameters such as thermal conductivity, effusivity and diffu- sivity were also evaluated. The microscale analysis is based on the analysis of several parameters such as the assessment of heat released...