Publications (8616)
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Adherence to Physical Measures during the SARS-COV2 Pandemic by Haemodialysis Patients in a Burkina Faso Tertiary Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Survey
Bonzi Y. Juste, Zoehinga Patrice, Sourabie Oumar, Kabore D. Dieudonne, Hien Siebou, Sawadogo Amidou, Coulibaly Gerard
Context: COVID-19 can spread rapidly in haemodialysis centres, leading to fatal outcomes. Implementing physical measures is crucial in limiting the spread of infection. Aims: To assess adherence to physical measures against SARS-Cov2 in haemodialysis patients. Methods and Material: From 13 to 19 July 2021, we administered the questionnaire to(...)
Physical Measures, COVID-19, Haemodialysis, SARS-COV2, Tertiary Hospital, Sub-Saharan Africa
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A large-scale LPWAN Architecture for Multimedia Data Collection in High-security Challenge Areas
OUATTARA Yacouba, PODA Pasteur et TRAORE Mamouta
The Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly expanding, including in conflict zones where security is
critical. Sound signals used for intelligence in the Middle East, combined with Sahel challenges from poor
infrastructure, emphasize the need for better data collection. This paper proposes a secure IoT architecture
using Low Power Wide Area Net(...)
LPWAN, LoRaWAN, Architecture, Design, Terrorism, Steganography, Military.
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Community satisfaction with the process of curative care administered by community health workers in the Boussé and Boussouma health districts in Burkina Faso
Hamed Sidwaya Ouédraogo, Ahmed Kaboré , Abdoul-Guaniyi Sawadogo , Badra Ali Traoré , Mamadou Traoré , Massoudou Harouna Maiga, Maxime Koiné Drabo
The development of accessible care for communities is a priority in Burkina Faso.
To achieve this, the country has developed integrated community management of
childhood illnesses following the global agenda, involving trained and institutionalized community health workers and free community care. This study aims to identify
factors likely(...)
Community satisfaction, Boussouma, community health workers
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Diversity of parasitic and non-parasitic fauna in Apis mellifera colonies: Implications for honeybee health and apiary management in two climatic zones of Burkina Faso, West Africa
Souhaïbou Sawadogo , Oswald Gilbert Dingtoumda, Hugues Roméo Bazié , Valentin Zoungrana, Yacouba Soro, Franck Lirassé Gnané, Modeste Florentin Bationo, Zakaria Ilboudo
The hive can harbour a variety of beneficial or harmful organisms alongside the honeybee. These pests act individually or collectively and contribute to declining bee populations worldwide. Here, we looked at the diversity of macro-organisms associated with bees in hives in Burkina Faso. The study took place in the Sudanian and Sudano-Sahelian(...)
Apis mellifera Hives Biodiversity Parasites Predators Burkina Faso
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Abundance, Diversity, and Distribution of Platyhelminthes of the African Tiger Frog (Hoplobatrachus occipitalis Günther 1858) from Two Climatic Zones in Burkina Faso (West Africa)
Patricia Soubeiga, Magloire Boungou, Yamba Sinare, Salam Sankara, Noel Gabiliga Thiombiano, Awa Gnémé
From June 2022 to November 2023, frogs (Hoplobatrachus occipitalis) from the urban and peri-urban areas of Ouagadougou, Ganzourgou, and Bobo-Dioulasso were examined for Platyhelminthes. The aim was to inventory frog Platyhelminthes in two climatic zones in Burkina Faso. The collection method used was a visual and acoustic approach. After each(...)
Amphibians, Anurans, Conservation, Helminthes, Parasites, Burkina Faso
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A Prospective Cross-Sectional Cohort Study on Factors Associations With Right Heart Thrombi and Pulmonary Embolism
Wendlassida Martin Nacanabo 1, Taryètba André Arthur Seghda 1, Djième Claudine Dah 1, Mureille Loya 1, Lamoudi Prisca Thiombiano 1, Wendlassida Léa Françoise Sawadogo 1, Ella Hatoula Lengani 1, Anna Tall/Thiam 2, Nobila Valentin Yameogo 2, André Koudnoaga Samadoulougou 1, Partice Zabsonre 2
Introduction/objective: Floating thrombus of the right heart chambers is an uncommon diagnosis and is systematically associated with pulmonary embolism. The aim of this study is to describe the management and evolution of right intracavitary thrombi (TIC) in pulmonary embolism.
Materials and method: This was a prospective cohort that ran fo(...)
Burkina Faso; Ouagadougou; right atrium; right ventricle; survival; thrombosis
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Evaluation of PV Module Reliability Across A Temperature Range, Spanning A Period of 0 and 35 Years
Abdoulaye Kabré, Dominique Bonkoungou and Zacharie Koalaga
Solar energy, being both abundant and environmentally friendly, holds great promise as a renewable energy source. It can be converted into electricity through photovoltaic (PV) modules, which are crucial in the shift towards renewable energy. While PV modules are typically designed for a 25-year lifespan, their performance is significantly aff(...)
Reliability, Photovoltaics, temperature, Weibull, Arrhenius
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Vulvovaginal Candidiasis: Profile of Antifungal Susceptibility Tests of Strange Drugs 2018 to 2022, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
Dovo, EE, Zohoncon , TM, Sorgho, PA, Ouedraogo, E., Baduon , M., Gouti , P., Belemgnegre, M.,Ouedraogo , P. and Simpore, J.
Background: Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is a common cause of significant morbidity, affecting millions of women worldwide. It is estimated that approximately 75%of women of childbearing age will have at least one episode of candidiasis in their lifetime. In the last decades, resistance to azoles has become a public health problem. Although(...)
Vulvovaginal Candidiasis, Candida albicans, Azole Resistance, Burkina Faso
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Linguistics Policy in Burkina Faso
Cheick Felix Bobodo OUEDRAOGO
The linguistic phenomenon that characterizes all countries in the world is multilingualism. However, for reasons of socio-economic efficiency, states choose to operate with as few languages as possible, even just one language. This is the case in Burkina Faso, which has 57 national languages but only one official language, French. As a result,(...)
Burkina Faso - National languages - French - Language policy – Language dynamics
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Reduction of Malnutrition Related to Unsafe Water Consumption in Developing Countries: Potabilization of Surface Water and Traditional Well Water, with Plant Extracts
Frédéric Anderson Konkobo ,Mamounata Diao , Paul Windinpsidi Savadogo , Roger Dakuyo , Noëlle Edwige Roamba , Sandrine Zongo and Mamoudou Hama Dicko
Abstract: The consumption of unsafe water in rural areas is a real public health problem in developing
countries. This situation mainly affects children under five years of age and causes several deaths
and many cases of malnutrition every year. The objective of this study was to evaluate and optimize
the capacity of four local plant extrac(...)
water; biocoagulant; bioflocculant; turbidity; potabilization
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Connaissances, attitudes et pratiques en matière de prévention et de traitement du cancer du sein, du col de l'utérus et du colo rectum en population générale et chez les professionnels de santé au Burkina Faso
Samiratou OUEDRAOGO, Roland Ollo SOMÉ, Olga M. LOMPO
Introduction
Le cancer représente un problème majeur de santé mondiale, notamment dans les pays à revenus limités comme le Burkina Faso où l’augmentation de Publié chez les Editions Francophones Universitaires d’Afrique/ Septembre 2024 234 la prévalence, posent des défis significatifs pour le système de santé. La prévention des cancers est es(...)
Prévention du cancer, Dépistage, Connaissances, Attitudes, Pratiques, Burkina Faso, Professionnels de santé, Population générale
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Lecture de quelques pratiques endogènes dans la littérature africaine
TIAHO Lamoussa
De nos jours s’il y a un champ d’étude émergent qui préoccupe de plus en plus les chercheurs africains c’est bien entendu celui des études culturellesafricaines. Plusieurs disciplines en sciences humaines et sociales telles quel’anthropologie, la philosophie, la linguistique et la sociologie s’intéressent à la problématique des cultures africa(...)
Culture, africanisation, homo culturalis, items, mutation
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Pour une lecture des images de la violence dans le film "Esra" de Newton ADUAKA et la nouvelle" La Triade de sang" de Dramane KONATE
TIAHO Lamoussa
Notre société contemporaine dans sa globalité est aujourd’hui en proie à une montée vertigineuse sans précédent de la violence dans toutes ses formes de manifestation. De plus en plus on assiste un peu partout ici comme ailleurs à des conflits armés, des attentats meurtriers et aux actes de terrorisme. Sans doute c’est ce qui explique en parti(...)
violence, terrorisme, cinéma, littérature, paix.
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Seasonal Analysis of Aerosol Frequency and Assessment of the Radiative Impact of a Dust Episode in Burkina Faso, West Africa
Nébon Bado, Mogmenga Ladifata, Yaguibou Wêpari Charles, Toussakoé Karim and Florent Pèlèga Kieno
This work is a contribution to the optical and radiative characterization of aerosols, with the aim of showing the impact of season on the frequency of typical days defined by aerosol optical depth (AOD) and then quantifying the impact of aerosols on incident radiation. The study is based on MODIS sensor observations and in situ measurements,(...)
Aerosol optical depth; radiation; streamer model; MODIS; HYSPLIT
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Socio-ecological factors contributing to the use of slash-and-burn as cropland preparation practice in Burkina Faso
Pawend-taore Christian Bougma, Loyapin Bondé, Valaire Séraphin Ouehoudja Yaro , Bruno Nikiema , Oumarou Ouédraogo
Biomass burning (BB) is a widely practiced agricultural method for clearing cropland and a major source of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions, contributing to climate change (CC). Understanding the key socio-ecological factors influencing BB use and farmers’ knowledge of CC is crucial for decision-making on sustainable land management. This study(...)
Land preparation practice, Biomass burning, Farmers’ knowledge, Climate change