Publications (8047)
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A Regional Structural Mapping Approach for Mineral Exploration: Application in the Southwestern Region of Burkina Faso
Kalidou Traoré, Benjamin Sawadogo, Koffi Vincent de Paul Vodounnou, Wilédio Marc-Emile Bonzi, Georges Alassane Ouattara, Morou François Ouédraogo, Séta Naba
From a harmonized structural map at the scale of a portion of SW Burkina Faso (90 × 80 km2), we targeted prospective zones on the basis of structural criteria and structure-geology relationships. The map was constructed from an aeromagnetic image, and the geology was deduced from old geological maps. The procedure involved extracting the magne(...)
Magnetic Fabric, Shear Zones, Targeting, Gold Mining Exploration, sWAC, Burkina Faso
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Agroforestry’s Contribution to Sustainable Soil Fertility, Livelihoods and Carbon Sequestration in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review
Kangbéni Dimobe, Benewindé J.-B. Zoungrana, Moise Yoni and Adjima Thiombiano
Agroforestry is a strategy for sustainable intensification in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA),
promoting multifunctional landscapes that improve soil fertility, support livelihoods, enhance
carbon sequestration, and deliver ecosystem services such as water quality, erosion control,
and biodiversity conservation. Despite wide recognition of its(...)
Agroforestry Systems; Sustainable Intensification; Soil Fertility Enhancement; Carbon Sequestration; Climate Change Adaptation.
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Technical and Economic Pre-Feasibility Study for a Micro-Hydro Plant and Solar Photovoltaic System for the Eco-Tourist Village of Mandraka
Adélaïde Lareba Ouedraogo, Dominique Bonkoungou, Eric Simonguy, Eric Korsaga, Sami Florent Palm, Sié Kam, Achille Olivier Ravoninjatovo, Dieudonné Joseph Bathiebo
Madagascar is well endowed with energy resources, particularly renewable energies.
These include watercourses for hydropower, solar irradiation for photovoltaic
solar energy, wind for wind power, as well as exploitable surfaces for
bioenergy, although these are currently little exploited. What’s more, the electricity
distribution network c(...)
Pre-Feasibility Study, Sizing, Micro-Hydropower Plant, Photovoltaic System, Investment Cost
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Gasification of Raw, Roasted and Carbonized Cashew Shells Using and Fixed Bed Co-Current Gasifier
Bénéwindé Edwige 2ème Jumelle Ouédraogo, Gado Harouna Ibrahim, Wend-Kuni Gisele Bilgo, Tizane Daho, Oumar Sanogo, Antoine Bere
The present study focuses on the improvement of gas quality by gasification of raw and cashew shells heat treatment by roasting and carbonization. The gasifier is a fixed-bed co-current batch mode, with a throat. It has a thermal power of around 30 kW. It meets the need for low electrical power of the order of 10 kWe. It has a double wall with(...)
Cashew Nuts Shells, Gasification, Roasting, Carbonization, Energy Efficiency
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Knowledge and Practices of Community Health Workers Involved in Community Management of Childhood Illness and Implications for Community Access to Services in Two Health Districts in Burkina Faso
Hamed Sidwaya Ouedraogo, Ahmed Kabore, Abdoul-Guaniyi Sawadogo, Badra Ali Traore, Moumai Mano, Sohinte Some, Massoudou Harouna Maiga, Abdramane Soura, Maxime Koine Drabo
Background: Burkina Faso uses community health workers to provide care for children’s illnesses. This study assessed the knowledge and practices of these workers in delivering community-based services. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in the health districts of Boussé and Boussouma, with data collected from December 20(...)
Community Health Workers, Knowledge, Community Care Access, Healthcare, Burkina Faso
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Synthesis, Experimental Characterizations and Theoretical Study of the Chemical Reactivity of Coumarin-6-yl Acetate in Gas and Solvent Phases
Honoré Kouadio Yao, Zakaria Koulabiga, Akoun Abou, Abdoulaye Djandé, Stéphane Coussan, Olivier Ouari
The first objective of the study is based on experimental characterization of the studied compound. The synthetization process of
C11H8O4 (I) involved the O-acetylation of 6-hydroxycoumarin with acetic anhydride, utilizing diethyl ether as a solvent and
pyridine as a base. The obtained structure was characterized by both spectroscopic analys(...)
Coumarin Ester, Crystal Structure, Spectroscopic Analysis, Quantum Chemical Calculations, Fukui Functions
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CONTRIBUTION OF SATELLITE IMAGERY TO THE MAPPING OF POTENTIALLY WATER-BEARING FRACTURE NETWORKS IN THE COMMUNE OF TANGHIN DASSOURI (CENTRAL BURKINA FASO)
Hassami Ouédraogo, Césard Millogo, Sayoba Kafando and Samuel Nakolendoussé
The groundwater resources of crystalline bedrock regions are primarily located within lithostructural discontinuities. While traditional methods of photo-interpretation of satellite imagery are widely employed, they are often constrained by factors such as cloud cover, dense vegetation, and the subjectivity of the interpreter. To mitigate thes(...)
Groundwater resources, lineaments, fracture network, aquifer, Tanghin Dassouri
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Fecal carriage of carbapenemase and AmpC- β-lactamase producers among extended spectrum β-Lactamase-producing E. coli and Klebsiella spp. isolates in patients attending hospitals
Zakaria Garba ; Isidore J. O. Bonkoungou ; Namwin Siourimè Somda ; Magloire H. Natama ; Georges Somé ; Lassana Sangaré ; Nicolas Barro and Halidou Tinto
Background Extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacterales (ESBL-PE), particularly Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae, have been consistently associated with treatment failure, high mortality and morbidity. The emergence of carbapenem resistance among ESBL-PE strains exacerbates the antimicrobial resistance. However, data are(...)
ESBL-PE, AmpC-β-lactamase, Carbapenemase, E. coli, Klebsiella
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Fecal carriage of carbapenemase and AmpC-β-lactamase producers among extended spectrum β-Lactamase-producing E. coli and Klebsiella spp. isolates in patients attending hospitals.
Garba Z, Bonkoungou IJO, Somda NS, Natama MH, Somé G, Sangaré L, Barro N & Tinto H
Background: Extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacterales (ESBL-PE), particularly Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae, have been consistently associated with treatment failure, high mortality and morbidity. The emergence of carbapenem resistance among ESBL-PE strains exacerbates the antimicrobial resistance. However, data are(...)
ESBL-PE, AmpC-β-lactamase, Carbapenemase, E. coli, Klebsiella
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Scrotal exploration for suspected testicular torsion in adolescents and adults: analysis of a series of 135 cases
Brahima Kirakoya1,2*, Clotaire Yameogo1,2, Morgane Kambou2, Ouedan Idogo2, Abdullah Ayed3, Gille Nacthagande4 and Fasnewinde Aristide Kabore1,2
Background Testicular torsion (TT) is the abnormal twisting of the spermatic cord leading to strangulation of the testis.
Any non-traumatic acute scrotal pain in adolescents and young adults is considered TT until proven otherwise. It
is a urological emergency. The diagnosis is clinically based on symptoms and signs that raise a high index o(...)
Scrotum, Exploration, Torsion of testis, Epididymo-orchitis
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Indigenous knowledge and uses of Ficus species in the Sudanian zone of Burkina Faso: Prospects for sustainable management of their natural resources
Youssouf Sawadogo, Prospère Sabo, Aboubacar-Oumar Zon, Blaise Kabré, Mamounata Belem, Amadé Ouédraogo
Background: In Burkina Faso, Ficus is one of the largest plant genera. However, its resource availability, populations status and uses which are crucial for the conservation of the species have not been sufficiently documented. This study aims to fill this gap of knowledge. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were carried out purposively from(...)
Locals’ perceptions, Ficus species diversity, Fig tree uses, Plant use value
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Medication Reconciliation at the Admission of the Medical Emergency Unit of Teaching Pediatric Hospital of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Ouédraogo, M., Dibri, G.W., Ouédraogo, E.W., Ouoba, K., Adama, G., Sombie, C.B., Ouédraogo, A., Yoni, H., Kabore, A. and Youl, E.N.H.
Abstract
Introduction and Problem Statement: Many medication errors occur during
the community and hospital transition. Indeed, the World Health Organization
launched the international “High 5S” project to implement medication
reconciliation in healthcare facilities to reduce them and ensure patients a safe,
high-quality healthcare pathwa(...)
Admission Medication Reconciliation, Medication-Error, Medical Emergency Unit, Pediatric, Burkina Faso
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DYNAMIQUE DU COUVERT VEGETAL ET DISTRIBUTION DES FEUX DE BROUSSE DANS LE PARC NATIONAL KABORE TAMBI ET SA PERIPHERIE (BURKINA FASO)
Françoise VALEA, Ibrahim ZONE
Les feux de brousse sont des phénomènes récurrents en milieu de savane. La disponibilité de la biomasse
ainsi que les pratiques permettent ou non leur passage. L’objectif de cet article est d’analyser les
variations du couvert végétal en rapport avec la dynamique de la distribution des feux. Les données
utilisées sont des images Landsat(...)
feux de brousse, couvert végétal, images Landsat, Modis, Parc National Kaboré Tambi
COMMUNICATION
DYNAMIQUE DES FEUX DE VÉGÉTATION AU BURKINA FASO DANS UN CONTEXTE DE CHANGEMENT CLIMATIQUE
Françoise VALEA
Au Burkina Faso, les feux de végétation, sont des phénomènes courants. Ils sont conditionnés
par le climat à travers les précipitations, les températures et les vents ; et par les populations.
Cependant, les variations climatiques actuelles influencent la disponibilité, la qualité du
combustible et la propagation des feux. Cela pourrait(...)
Burkina Faso, changements climatiques, feux de brousse, données Modis, données climatiques
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Seeds of sustainability: Unveiling the population dynamics of Carapa procera, Lophira lanceolata, and Pentadesma butyracea for adaptive oilseed value chains
Fanta Reine Sheirita Tiétiambou, Dimobe Kangbéni, Kolawolé Valère Salako, Benjamin Lankoandé, Amadé Ouédraogo
Carapa procera, Lophira lanceolata, and Pentadesma butyracea are important non-timber forest products providing species with promising value chains of their oils. To assess whether traditional uses of these species are sustainable, this study analysed their population structure and regeneration patterns in non-protected sites. Three sites wher(...)
Burkina Faso, Regeneration, Resources availability, Stability, Sustainable management