Publications (8725)
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Local perceptions of anthropogenic and climate factors affecting the use and the conservation of Detarium microcarpum and Detarium senegalense in Burkina Faso (West Africa)
Adama Taonda, Issouf Zerbo, Anny Estelle N'Guessan, Justin N'Dja Kassi, Adjima Thiombiano
Understanding local perceptions and the different uses of multipurpose plant species is essential for their sustainable management. Despite this, anthropogenic factors such as deforestation, overexploitation of natural resources, extension of agricultural lands, overgrazing, and bushfires, coupled with the adverse effects of climate change, ar(...)
climate change, Detarium species, plant parts, sustainable use
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Du débat national sur les réformes politiques au forum national sur la laïcité. Le Burkina Faso à la recherche de l’équilibre (juin-juillet 2011, septembre 2012)
KABORE Koudbi
Le 23 juin 2011, Blaise Compaoré, alors président du Burkina Faso, a convoqué un dialogue national censé engager des réformes politiques pour améliorer la gouvernance et désamorcer les crises sociopolitiques qui secouent le pays depuis l’assassinat de Norbert Zongo et de ses compagnons en décembre 1998. A l’ouverture des consultations, les for(...)
État, laïcité, consensus
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Polyarthrite rhumatoïde: la rémission sans biothérapie? L’expérience du Burkina Faso (Afrique de l’Ouest)
Aboubakar Ouédraogo, Fulgence Kabore, Wendlasida Joëlle Stéphanie Zabsonré/Tiendrebéogo, Victor Nonguierma, Binta Savadogo, Kantiga Aida Eudoxie Abassiri, Yamyellé Enselme Zongo, Richard Damade, Dieu-Donné Ouédraogo
Introduction: l'objectif de cette étude était d'évaluer la réponse thérapeutique des patients traités par les antirhumatismaux modificateurs de la maladie (ARMM) pour une polyarthrite rhumatoïde (PR). Méthodes: il s ‘agit d’une étude transversale monocentrique descriptive et analytique menée au Burkina Faso de janvier 2019 à décembre 2021 chez(...)
Mots clés non renseignés
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NUMERICAL RESOLUTION OF THE BIOLOGICAL POPULATION MODEL BY THE SBA METHOD
Bamogo Hamadou, Francis Bassono, Traoré André
We solve a population dynamics model applied to the case of the biological population with non-linear partial differential parabolic equations and illustrate the method by consirering two examples.
biological population, fractional equation, SOME blaise ABBO, method, fractional partial differential equations
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Organic fertilizers and water stress effects on seed viability and plant growth of Artemisia annua L. in Burkina Faso
Adama Pascal Kihindo, Nerbéwendé Sawadogo, Edmond Dondasse, Ahmed Traore, Gerard Zombre
Artemisia annua L. is an annual plant originary from China and mainly cultivated for its antimalarial properties. The present study aims to promote the efficient production of aerial biomass and viable seeds of the species.
Artemisia annua plants were evaluated in a factorial block with three replications under two factors. This is water stre(...)
Artemisia annua, Biomass, fertilization, Abiotic stress
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Forensic DNA database and criminal investigation in the Sahel region: a need to update the national security policy?
Moutanou MJ Zeye, Serge Y Ouedraogo, Missa Millogo, Florencia W Djigma, Abdou A Zoure, Moctar Zeba, Rachide Palenfo, Noe Dakio, Silvere D Zaongo, Xiang Wu, Jacques Simpore
Ongoing terrorist attacks in the Sahel region call for strengthening the security system by using human DNA identification technology. In this context, public opinion must be considered when establishing solid standards and universal safeguards for one of the most invasive forms of surveillance and profiling. For this purpose, we gathered inte(...)
terrorism, Sahel region, DNA database, security policy, public opinion, Burkina Faso
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Status of the domestication of Senna obtusifolia (L.) Irwin and Barneby in some localities of Burkina Faso
Haoua Nacambo*, Mahamadi Hamed Ouedraogo, Jocelyne Wendpingrenoma Ouangraoua, Nerbéwendé Sawadogo, Kiswendsida Romaric Nanema, Mahamadou Sawadogo
Domestication of Senna obtusifolia could contribute to strengthening food security, empowering people and improving their living conditions, especially women, through the sale of leaves and seeds. However, very few studies have been devoted to the species in Burkina Faso, and it remains poorly known and still grows in the wild. The present stu(...)
Mots clés non renseignés
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Some Compositional and Microbiological Characteristics of Dried Mangoes Consumed in Chad
Al-lamadine Mahamat,* Abdoullahi Hissein Ousman, Brahim Adoum Ahmat, François Tapsoba, Boureima Kgambega, Mbaigolmem Beral Valery, Bakaranga Via Issakou, Abdelsalam Tidjani
Abstract Mango production is a very important sector for food security and social well-being of the Chadian population. Mango processing in Chad is limited, and diversification of processed products is very important. However, there is a lack of data on the biochemical and microbiological characteristics of the mango varieties used. The aim of(...)
dried mangoes, locality, microbiological flora, coliforms
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Participatory investigation of goat farmers’ breeding practices, trait preferences and selection criteria in Burkina Faso
Akounda Badjibassa, Dominique Ouédraogo, Pamela Anna Burger, Benjamin D. Rosen, Curtis P. Van Tassell, Johann Sölkner & Albert Soudré
The community-based breeding program (CBBP) is an innovative approach recommended for genetic improvement and sus- tainable use of animal genetic resources in extensive farming systems. Successful implementation of this approach requires an understanding of the characteristics of production systems, breeding objectives, and farmers’ trait pref(...)
Trait preferences, Selection criteria, Capra hircus
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On Sparre Andersen Model with Partial Premium Payment Strategy to Shareholders with Dependence via Spearman Copula
Delwendé Abdoul-Kabir Kafando, François Xavier Ouedraogo, Lassané Sawadogo, Kiswendsida Mahamoudou Ouedraogo, Pierre Clovis Nitiema
Cette étude repose sur le modèle de risque composite de Poisson, intégrant une stratégie de distribution des dividendes aux actionnaires. Un élément clé est l'introduction d'un seuil constant 'b', permettant de distinguer entre les petites réclamations et les événements majeurs ayant un impact significatif sur les réserves. De plus, le modèle(...)
Gerber-Shiu Functions, Dependence, Spearman Copula, Dividends, Integro-Differential Equation
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Circulating Serotypes of Group A Rotavirus Identified in the Faeces of Children Aged 0-56 Months with Gastroenteritis
I. Tondé, D. Kambiré, A. Ky-Ba, D. C. Drabo, M. T. Gampiné J. Tranchot-Diallo, H. Savadogo h, M. Tamboura, M. Kam, M. Sanou, A. S. Ouédraogo, I. Sanou, L. Sangaré and R. Ouédraogo-Traoré
Gastroenteritis is a public health problem in developing countries such as Burkina Faso. The
introduction of the RotaShield rotavirus vaccine in the early 1980s had the side-effect of causing
acute intestinal invaginations, which led to the introduction of surveillance. The aim of this study is
to review the serotypes of rotavirus identifie(...)
Rotavirus; diarrhoea; serotype; genotype; paediatrics; Burkina Faso.
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Circulating Serotypes of Group A Rotavirus Identified in the Faeces of Children Aged 0-56 Months with Gastroenteritis
I. Tondé, D. Kambiré, A. Ky-Bad, D.C. Drabo, M. T. Gampiné, J. Tranchot-Diallo, H. Sawadogo, M. Tamboura, M. Kam, M. Sanou, A-S. Ouédraogog, I. Sanou, L. Sangaré, R. Ouédraogo-Traoré.
Gastroenteritis is a public health problem in developing countries such as Burkina Faso. The introduction of the RotaShield rotavirus vaccine in the early 1980s had the side-effect of causing acute intestinal invaginations, which led to the introduction of surveillance. The aim of this study is to review the serotypes of rotavirus identified.(...)
Rotavirus;, diarrhoea, serotype;, genotype;, paediatrics;, Burkina Faso
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BLACK CAPITALISM FOR SELF-PRESERVATION: A MARXIST READING OF CHARLES WADELL CHESNUTT’S“THE WIFE OF HIS YOUTH”
MASSIMBO Wôkoudo Marcel, MALGOUBRI Harrouna
This study explores Charles W. Chesnutt's vision of capitalist ideology in his short story “The Wife of His Youth.” Marxist theory is central in this study, as it provides tools for understanding the socio-economic realities of the time. Drawing from this theory, this paper suggests that in dealing with capitalist ideology, the author pursues(...)
Capitalism – Chesnutt – Commodification – Ideology – Marxism
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Benthic macroinvertebrates ecology: distribution and niche shift in Sahelian reservoir in Burkina Faso
BANCE Victor, KABORE Idrissa , OUEDA Adama
The ongoing human pressures from activities, linked to high population growth and the effects of climate change are the main threats to the world’s aquatic ecosystems, particularly those of tropical freshwater. For instance, there is an urgent need of holistic approaches for suitable management of these vulnerable ecosystems for preserving aqu(...)
Macroinvertebrates, Physico-Chemical, Niche, Shift, Lake, Dryland
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THE USE OF ORAL DEVICES AS A MEANS OF CULTURAL SURVIVAL IN DEVIL ON THE CROSS AND THE HEALERS
YAMEOGO Irissa
Modern African literature has greatly been influenced by the continent’s long tradition of
orality. As a consequence, many contemporary African writers have continuously borrowed
techniques from the oral tradition in their written productions. Among those writers are Ngugi
wa Thiong’o and Ayi Kwei Armah whose selected works are the focus(...)
Culture – Indigenous – Oral devices – Orality – Tradition