Publications (10724)
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The STICS intercrop model accurately reproduces interspecific interactions and yield in semi-arid West African cereal-legume intercropping systems
Mathilde De Freitas, Antoine Couedel, Gatien N. Falconnier, Mathias Christina, Alpha B. Balde, François Affholder, Amadou Traoré, Aminata Ganeme, Myriam Adam, Yolande Senghor, Sidy Sow, Eric Justes
Context: Cereal-legume intercropping offers potential for the sustainable intensification of annual cropping
systems. Crop models can support the evaluation of agronomic and environmental benefits of intercropping.
However, to be effective, they must capture interspecific interactions during the growing season, a challenging
task in tropica(...)
Land Equivalent Ratio, Complementarity, Competition, Sorghum, Millet, Cowpea, Sub-Saharan Africa
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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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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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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
COMMUNICATION
Vehicle Routing Optimization for Medical Product Distribution in Regional Capitals of Burkina Faso: A Linear Programming Approach with Gurobi
Saan-Nonnan Olivier Dabire, Boureima Zerbo, Désiré Guel
This study presents a MILP based approach to the Vehicle Routing Problem (VRP) for optimizing medical product distribution in Burkina Faso. The model accounts for critical real-world constraints including restricted areas and road inaccessibility while ensuring equitable service to priority healthcare centers. Implemented using the Gurobi solv(...)
Vehicle Routing Problem (VRP), Medical product distribution, Mixed-Integer Linear Programming (MILP)
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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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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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Multi-label Classification of Plant Diseases Using the Binary Relevance Approach: An Application for Tomato
Hamandé Koursangama, Zakaria Cheick Oumar Keita & Yaya Traore
Burkinabe agriculture is a fundamental pillar of the national economy. It plays a crucial role in the economic, social, and food security sectors, contributing to the stability and development of the country. However, this sector faces several challenges, particularly plant diseases, which lead to yield losses, inflated production costs, and f(...)
Agriculture, Agronomy, Pattern Recognition Receptors in Plants, Plant Pathology, Plant Biotechnology, Pomology
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Mortalité Dans Le Service De Médecine Interne Du Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Départemental Du Borgou Au Benin
ALASSANI A, ZOUNGRANA L, DJIBRIL A, KONE S, DJALOGUE L, DOVONOU AC
Introduction : L’étude de la mortalité hospitalière est un indicateur de performance reconnu pour un
système sanitaire peu étudié dans les pays en développement. La présente étude s’est intéressée à la
fréquence, les causes et les facteurs favorisants les décès intra hospitalier afin d’apprécier la performance
du service. Cadre et Méthodes(...)
Mortalité, médecine interne, Parakou
COMMUNICATION
5G-NR PRACH Detection Using an AutoEncoder Under Interference
Ahmed Sawadogo, Désiré Guel, Boureima Zerbo
Efficient detection of the Physical Random Access Channel (PRACH) is vital for reliable initial access in 5G New Radio (5G-NR), yet it remains challenged by intra- and inter-cell interference. This paper proposes a deep learning-based solution leveraging an Autoencoder (AE) trained on synthetic PRACH data under noisy conditions. The model dete(...)
5G-NR, PRACH, Autoencoder, Interference, Machine Learning, Deep Learning
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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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Factors Associated with Adverse Fetal Outcomes in Severe Preeclampsia Complicated by Acute Kidney Injury: An Observational Study at Bogodogo University Hospital, Burkina Faso
Boukare Ouedraogo1,2* , Hamidou Sawadogo3, Phillibert Ouedraogo1,2, Jean De La Croix Millogo4,5, Bewendin Evelyne Savadogo/Komboigo4,5, Adama Ouattara1,2, Der Adolphe Some4,5
Introduction: Acute kidney injury (AKI) during severe preeclampsia represents
a major public health problem. It is associated with high perinatal morbidity and
mortality. Several factors, when present, may influence perinatal outcomes. The
objective of this study was to describe the factors associated with adverse fetal
outcomes in acute k(...)
Fetal Outcome, Preeclampsia, Acute Kidney Injury
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Agromorphological and Participatory Evaluation of Aromatic Rice Lines in Burkina Faso
Lucien Kaboré, Valentin Stanislas Edgar Traoré, Christian Raoul Ouedraogo, Sang-Bok Lee, Mahamadou Sawadogo, Oumar Traoré
Rice is a major food crop in Burkina Faso but its productivity must increase to meet the growing demand. This study assessed agromorphological diversity, yield stability, and farmer preferences among aromatic rice lines using multi year field evaluations and participatory approaches. Combined analysis of variance revealed highly significant ef(...)
Rice Genetic Diversity, Agromorphological Traits, Genotype × Environment Interaction, Yield Stability, Participatory Varietal Selection
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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
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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.