Publications (10622)
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Phytochemical Profile and anti-MRSA Potential of West African Flora: A Systematic Review of Efficacy, Toxicity and Molecular Mechanisms (2000-2025)
Souleymane Koné, Abasse Ganamé Ouédraogo, Henri Sidabéwindin Ouédraogo, Arouna Ouédraogo, Djibrine Adoum Oumar and Aly Savadogo
Methicillin resistance in Staphylococcus aureus is increasing and poses a serious threat to healthcare. This threat is particularly relevant to West African countries, where the circulation of multi-resistant pathogens and limited access to advanced antibiotics only serve to reinforce this threat. This systematic review presents the phytochemi(...)
MRSA, West Africa, ethnopharmacology, antibacterial activity, phytochemical compounds, cytotoxicity, traditional medicine
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Assessment of Physicochemical Characteristics and Microbiological Quality of Fried Shrimps Sold in Rural Municipality of Loumbila
Cissé Hama, Nebié Sibiri, Zongo Oumarou, Traoré Roukiatou, Djibrine Adoum Oumar, Konwougoum Inoussa, Zingué B. A. Romaric, Tapsoba François, Sawadogo Adama, Abdelsalam Tidjani and Savadogo Aly
Shrimp is a crustacean found in marine and freshwater environments and is widely distributed throughout the world due to its nutritional and socioeconomic values. However, its chemical composition, rich in proteins and lipids, and its water content, make it an easily perishable food commodity and particularly susceptible to microbiological and(...)
Fried shrimps, physicochemical characteristics, microbiological quality, yeasts and molds, Loumbila
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Series 3: From Infection to Disease: A Global Scoping Review of Medical and Behavioural Determinants of Progression from TB Infection to TB Disease
Sonia Menon , Anthony D. Harries , Riitta A. Dlodlo , Gisèle Badoum , Mohammed F. Dogo , Olivia B. Mbitikon , Pranay Sinha , Yan Lin , Jyoti Jaju, Aung Naing Soe , Anisha Singh , Bharati Kalottee and Kobto G. Koura
Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major global health threat, particularly in lowand
middle-income countries, with TB infection (TBI) serving as the primary source of
TB disease. While HIV infection has long been recognised as a major risk factor for TB
progression, the rise of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), which may exert immunos(...)
tuberculosis disease; medical risk factors; behavioural risk factors
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Diagnostic performance of the Standard Q Malaria P.f/Pan Ag rapid diagnostic test in the assessment of asymptomatic Plasmodium falciparum carriage in school-aged children in Koubri, Burkina Faso
Nassandba Yanogo, Saoudia Fabiola Diarra, Yssimini Nadège Guillène Tibiri, Dinanibè Kambiré, Aissata Barry, Sidzabda Christian Kompaoré, Patindoilba Marcel Sawadogo, Kiswendsida Thierry Guiguendé, and Adama Zida
Asymptomatic malaria, or asymptomatic carriage of Plasmodium, poses a significant challenge to malaria control and
elimination. Asymptomatic carriage of Plasmodium is particularly common among children living in areas of high transmission.
Microscopic diagnosis and rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) are the two main methods recommended by the P(...)
asymptomatic malaria, RDT standard Malaria Q, performance.
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Hepatotoxic Effects of Sildenafil Adulterated Herbal Aphrodisiacs (Attoté and Congnons-moussos), Following Chronic Exposure in Male Wistar Rats
Nomawendé Emmanuel Joachim Armel OUEDRAOGO, Basile TINDANO , Wendyam Joëlle Raymonde YOUGBARE, Elisabeth OUEDRAOGO, T. Jean Luc KABORE, Abdelaziz KOUSSOUBE, Abdoul Dramane SANA, Souleymane BENGYENDE, Balé BAYALA
The adulteration of traditional aphrodisiac formulations with phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5i),
particularly sildenafil, represents a significant public health concern due to the toxicological risks associated with their uncontrolled and prolonged use. This study investigated the subchronic hepatotoxic effects of two commercially a(...)
Hepatotoxicity, Herbal Aphrodisiacs, Oxidative Stress, Sildenafil Adulteration, Wistar Rats
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Political Reforms and Persistent Democratic Issues in Togo: What Implications for the Commonwealth? Réformes politiques et problèmes démocratiques persistants au Togo : quelles implications pour le Commonwealth ?
Mahamadi OUEDRAOGO & Lalbila Aristide YODA
Depuis son indépendance de la France en 1960, le Togo a connu plusieurs crises politiques, à
commencer par un coup d’État militaire en 1963, suivi d’un autre en 1967, qui a permis à la famille Gnassingbé
de consolider son pouvoir. Par le biais de révisions constitutionnelles et d’un contrôle étroit des processus
électoraux, cette famille(...)
Constitution, Parliamentary system, The Commonwealth, Togo.
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On-station and on-farm participatory evaluation and selection of stable and high-yielding Bambara groundnut in Burkina Faso
Zakaria Kiebre, Mariam Kiebre , Romaric Kiswendsida Nanema, Fanta Reine Sheirita Tietiambou, Karim Abdou Traore, Philippe Banazaro, Veli-Matti Rokka, Hamid El Bilali, Filippo Acasto and Jacques Nanema
Introduction: Low yield is often claimed as one of the most important challenges for Bambara groundnut production in West Africa. To address the lack of high-yielding genotypes of Bambara groundnut in Burkina Faso, participatory evaluation and selection through multilocation trials is an important step to be taken. The present study aims at th(...)
climate resilience, food security, high-yielding varieties, NUS, opportunity crop, participatory breeding, sub-Saharan Africa, SUSTLIVES
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Investigation of SnS thin film as a BSF layer in Cu2ZnSnS4-based solar cells: a strategy to improve efficiency using SCAPS-1D
Y. Coulibaly,* , S. Ouedraogo, D. Oubda, R. Sam, F. Zougmore
Photovoltaic devices based on the quaternary material Copper-Zinc-Tin-Sulfide (Cu2ZnSnS4) commonly called CZTS have shown promising conversion efficiency in the last decade. However, this conversion efficiency still remains below expectations due to several factors including the high recombination rate at the CZTS/Mo rear contact. Indeed, this(...)
Solar cells, Cu2ZnSnS4, Back surface field, SnS, SCAPS-1D
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Infections de la main chez les patients diabétiques : une étude clinique et thérapeutique dans un centre de soins tertiaires au Burkina Faso
Lassane Zoungrana, Delwende Prisca Kaboré, Solo Traoré, Hervé Tiéno, René Bognounou, Fagnima Traoré, Ouédraogo Nomwindé Christelle Joelle, Narcisse Bonaventure Samd-pawendé Ouédraogo, Komon Emmanuel Cissé, Oumar Guira
Introduction : Les infections de la main chez les patients diabétiques constituent une complication
grave, sous-documentée en Afrique subsaharienne. Cette étude vise à décrire les caractéristiques épidémiologiques,
cliniques, thérapeutiques et évolutives de ces infections au Burkina Faso (BF). Méthodes
: une étude transversale à collecte am(...)
Diabète, infection de la main, phlegmon, antibiothérapie, chirurgie, Burkina Faso.
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Antibiotic susceptibility of bacteria isolated from suppurative acute otitis media in children in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Tondé, I., Guiguemdé, K. T., Condé, M. S., Savadogo, P. M., Sanogo, Z., Tapsoba, A., Tamboura, M., Soma, W., Béré, P. L., Somé, C. K., Ky/Ba, A., Sanou, I., and Gyebré, Y. M. C.
Background: Acute otitis media (AOM) is one of the most common bacterial infections in children. The emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a threat to the management of these infections. The objective of this study was to identify and describe the sensitivity profile of bacterial agents isolated in AOM to commonly used antibiotics(...)
Acute otitis media; AMR; Antibiotics; Bacteria; Burkina Faso
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Effects of information asymmetry and political governance on Total factor productivity in the WAEMU
Adama Ouédraogo, Inoussa Traoré, Ousmane Traoré, Idrissa M. Ouédraogo
Improving total productivity (TFP) is a major challenge within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU). Despite research on the determi-nants of TFP in sub-Saharan Africa and other regions, certain factors that ex-plain TFP, such as information asymmetry and governance, warrant attention in the WAEMU context. This paper analyzes t(...)
information asymmetry, political governance, TFP, WAEMU
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Expérience du Burkina Faso dans la prise en charge des patients infectés chroniques par le VHB
Prof. Sombié Roger, Prof. Ag GUINGANE Nanelin Alice
Les recommandations de l’OMS de 2024 préconisent de traiter par du Ténofovir (TDF) plus de personnes infectées par le VHB en Afrique sub-saharienne parce que la majorite des cas de cirrhose et de cancer du foie proviennent de cette partie du monde. Cependant ces recommandations sont peu utilisées et mériteraient d'être contextualisées en se ba(...)
Hepatopathies chroniques, prise en charge, Afrique subsaharienne
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A Comparative Study of CDL/TDL Channel Models in 5G-mmWave Networks
Mahamadi Sogoba, Désiré Guel, Boureima Zerbo
Millimeter-wave (mmWave) bands play a key role in 5G New Radio (5G-NR). They provide wider bandwidth and support much higher data rates. However, these bands also bring serious challenges. Signal propagation is more complex and affects system performance. This study fills an important gap. It compares two standard 3GPP channel models: Clustere(...)
5G-NR, NR-PDSCH, CDL/TDL channels, mmWave bands, BLER, SNR
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Local perceptions of degraded soils (" Zippela") and factors influencing the adoption of agroecological practices for land restoration in Burkina Faso
Balma, N. E., Bayen, P., Balima, L. H., Lykke, A. M., & Thiombiano, A
Introduction:
Land degradation is a major challenge in sub-Saharan Africa, driven by unsustainable farming practices, population pressure, and climate variability. In Burkina Faso, zippelé refers to bare, crusted, and compacted soils with low organic matter and extremely low productivity. This study examined local perceptions of zippelé in(...)
agroecological practices, enhancing livelihoods, global environmental change, land degradation, land management
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Formulation and Quality Characterization of Energy-Dense Foods From Local Ingredients Targeted for High-Performance Nutrition
Jean Axel T. Kabore,Ella W. R. Compaore,Inoussa Ky,Ousmane Ouedraogo,Kayaba Kabore,Fulbert Nikiema ,Elie Kabre,Mamoudou H. Dicko
Military personnel operating in feld environments often experience energy defcits due to limited access to adequate nutrition.
Terefore, the development of high-calorie, shelf-stable, and nutrient-dense foods is essential to sustain their performance and
health. Tis study aimed to formulate and evaluate the nutritional and microbiological qu(...)
functional food design; high-energy formulation; mixture optimization; military rations; nutrient profling