Publications (8045)
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Beyond Dystopian Tragedy: Louise O’Neill’s Dystopian Martyrs as Models of Resistance to the Beauty Myth
Djili Soura, André Kaboré & Moussa Kambiré
Le roman de Louise O’Neill, Only Ever Yours, est perçu comme un roman dystopique pour jeunes
adultes qui, à travers sa représentation fataliste de l’oppression des femmes, fonctionne comme une
mise en garde contre les discours de beauté normative véhiculés par les médias populaires
contemporains. Sans remettre en question l’efficacité des s(...)
Dystopie, Louise O’Neill, standards de beauté, médias populaires, fiction féminine
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In Vitro Evaluation of the Bioequivalence of Different Brands of Doxycycline Marketed in Burkina Faso, Africa
Bertrand Wendinmi Florent Goumbri, Annie Rebecca Bambara, Isaïe Nyamba, Wendpouiré Zoungrana-Somé , Bavouma Charles Sombié, Ouéogo Nikièma , Aïssata Sanfo-Diasso, Elie Kabré, Boumbéwendin Gérard Josias Yaméogo
Post-marketing quality control of drugs is an essential activity for local health authorities. This study aimed to determine the physicochemical quality and compare the dissolution profile of four different brands of doxycycline tablets (100 mg) (as hyclate and monohydrate forms) marketed in Burkina Faso, Africa. Methods: Parameters such as ma(...)
Doxycycline, physicochemical analysis, comparative dissolution, interchangeability
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Sustainable Energy Recovery from Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) through Briquetting as an Eco-friendly Alternative to Wood Fuel in Burkina Faso
Lucmane Koala, Sampawinde Augustin Zongo, Abdoul Fayçal Baguian, Kayaba Haro, Tizane Daho, Oumar Sanogo, and Antoine Béré
This study focused on the energy recovery of water hyacinth as an alternative source of wood energy in Burkina Faso. It involved measuring the physical and chemical characteristics of ground water hyacinth. The study also involved manufacturing agglomerates of ground, non-carbonized water hyacinth and determining their physico-chemical charact(...)
Biofuel, water hyacinth, energy recovery, deforestation,
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Thermal and Energy Performance Analysis of Solar Dryers with Adobe Walls: An Experimental Study in Semi-Arid Regions
Oumar Bailou, Compaore Aboubakar, Guy Christian Tubreoumya, Emmanuel Ouedraogo, Eloi Salmwendé Tiendrebeogo, Alfa Oumar Dissa, and Antoine Bere
This study evaluates a greenhouse-type solar dryer with adobe walls, a natural material known for its thermal inertia, aimed at improving the drying of agricultural products in tropical regions. By using local materials, the system reduces costs and environmental impact while enhancing energy efficiency. Experimental observations demonstrate t(...)
Solar dryer, adobe walls, thermal performance, energy efficiency, sustainable materials, agricultural product drying, greenhouse-type dryer,
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Epidemiology, clinical features, and management of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in the neurology department of the Bogodogo University Hospital in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Bademain Jean Fabrice Ido , Alfred Anselme Dabilgou , Abdou Salam Doulgou , Emeline Agathe Carama , Mazongue Kanlanfe Lamine Ganame , Christian Napon
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Objective: To describe the epidemiology, the clinical features, and the management of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in the neurology department of the Bogodogo University Hospital. Methods: This was a retrospective study including patients followed in the neurology department of the Bogodogo University Hospital between April(...)
Africa; Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; Burkina Faso; Epidemiology; clinical features.
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Effect of Mixed Bovine and Ovine Stabling on Soil Properties and on Growth and Yield of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench.) in the Sudano-Sahelian Zone of Burkina Faso
Harouna Ouédraogo, Daouda Guébré, Adama Ilboudo, Aminata Ganeme, Koulibi Fidèle Zongo, Aboubacar Coulibaly, Edmond Hien
In Burkina Faso, okra is one of the most important vegetable crops. Low soil fertility is one of the major constraints to okra production. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of mixed bovine and ovine stabling on soil properties and on growth and yield of okra in Sudano-Sahelian zone. The study was conducted during the 2023-(...)
Stabling, okra, bovine manure, Boudtenga, soil restoration, Burkina Faso
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Combining ability for grain yield and other agronomic traits of early tropical maize lines under optimal, drought, and suboptimal soil nitrogen conditions
Abdoulazize Banhoro, Rasmata Nana, Yoseph Beyene, Isaiah Aleri, Andrew Chavangi, Aboubacar Sory, Marc Heijde
Maize (Zea mays L.) is crucial for food security and industrial use in Sub-Saharan Africa. However, its production is limited by drought and low soil nitrogen. Therefore, developing stress-tolerant maize hybrids is essential for enhancing productivity in the region. Effective selection of these hybrids depends on understanding the mode of inhe(...)
Combining ability, Drought, Suboptimal soil nitrogen, Maize, Test-cross.
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Investigating the Use of Local Materials for the Construction of a Solar/Biomass Hybrid Cooker
Iliyassé Konkobo, Jacques Nébié, Benjamin Kiema, Boubou Bagré, Guy Tubreoumya, Armand Bowendkuni Korsaga, Tizane Daho, and Antoine Béré
There are many locally available materials that can be used in the construction of cooking devices. Materials account for a significant portion of construction costs, and reducing their cost can help lower the overall cost of such projects. One of the most effective ways to reduce costs in the development of affordable cooking systems is to pr(...)
Design, local materials, materials characterization solar-biomass hybrid cooker,
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Productivity and Stability of Soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merrill] Lines in Burkina Faso
Mamadou Tondé , Ibié Gilles Thio , Pierre Alexandre Eric Djifaby Sombié , Nofou Ouédraog , Djakaridia Tiama , Frank Essem3 , Ibrahim Traoré , Abdoul-Kawiyou Hassane, Pingawindé Sawadogo , Oumar Boro, Celestin Thiombiano, Nerbéwendé Sawadogo
The study compared 37 new soybean genotypes and three local controls in two agroecological zones in Burkina Faso using an alpha-lattice design. Analysis of variance (ANOVA), additive main effects and multiplicative interaction (AMMI) analysis, and genotype plus genotype-environment interaction (GGE) biplot analysis revealed highly significan(...)
Glycine max, Soybean, Stability, GGE, Burkina Faso
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Characteristics and socioeconomic performance of neglected and underutilized plant species (NUS) production systems in Burkina Faso
Quanli Wang, Eric Brako Dompreh, Blandine Marie Ivette Nacoulma, Miyuki Iiyama, Kangbeni Dimobe, Mohammad Naushad Emmambux, Mame Samba Mbaye, Adjima Thiombiano and Alexandros Gasparatos
Agricultural systems in Sub-Saharan Africa are often characterized by low agrodiversity and high vulnerability to climate change, both of which can compromise food security and livelihoods. Many Neglected and Underutilized Plant Species (NUS) are known for their nutritional value and climate resilience, presenting a potential solution to conse(...)
Orphan crops, wild food, food security, livelihoods, smallholders, cluster analysis, Sub-Saharan Africa
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Participatory Selection of Bambara Groundnut Landraces in Burkina Faso: Effects of Gender and Participant Diversity
Zakaria Kiebre, Mariam Kiebre, Romaric Kiswendsida Nanema, Fanta Reine Sheirita Tietiambou, Clémence Zerbo, Ignace Tonde, Pasquale De Muro, Hamid El Bilali, Filippo Acasto and Jacques Nanema
The centre of origin of Bambara groundnut (BGN; Vigna subterranea L.) is Western Sub-Saharan Africa. Due to its high nutritional value and tolerance to biotic and abiotic stresses,
this neglected and underutilised species has recently gained significant attention. However, BGN production faces several challenges, including a lack of quality v(...)
Breeding, Food security, NUS, Smart -agriculture, SUSTLIVES
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Clay minerals used in formulations for cutaneous wound healing: An educational review
Paligwendé Anne Marie Kaboré , Raogo Ouédraogo, Bavouma Charles Sombié, Zakaline Yabré, Rasmané Semdé
In recent years, the use of clay minerals in wound treatment has been the subject of extensive researches. The present paper aimed to review studies on clay minerals-based formulations for the treatment of cutaneous wounds, highlighting the healing properties attributable to the addition of these minerals in formulations. A review of literatur(...)
Clays, Montmorillonite, Halloysite, Cutaneous wound, Healing
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Fertilizer trees as a nature-based solution for soil restoration and food security in climate-stressed agroecosystems: a case study in Central Burkina Faso
Cheick Oumar Zouré; Kevin Abdoul Ouahabou Dipama; Aboubacar Coulibaly; Assada Rouamba; Yanick Tapsoba; Donatien Yi-sone Bazyomo; Firmin Hien; Henk Wolven; Janette Worm; Salifou Koucka Ouiminga
This study, conducted in Bazoulé, central Burkina Faso during the 2023/2024 seasons, evaluated the impact of three fertilizer trees – Albizia stipulata, Albizia lebbeck, and Gliricidia sepium – on soil quality and maize productivity, without the addition of organic or mineral fertilizers. Despite young trees and no complementary inputs or cons(...)
Fertilizer trees, Food security, Maize yield, Nature-based solution, Soil restoration, Rainfall variability
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Screening of Cowpea Mutants (Vigna unguiculata) for Resistance to Aphids (Aphis craccivora) in Burkina Faso
Karidiatou Gnankambary, Teyouié Benoit J Batieno, Zakaria Dieni, Pingawindé Sawadogo, K Issaka Sam, Nerbéwendé Sawadogo, Jean-Baptiste Tignégré, Jeremy Tinga Ouédraogo
The cowpea aphid (Aphis craccivora Koch.) is a significant pest of cowpea crops, causing considerable damage to seed production. To identify cowpea genotypes resistant to aphids and demonstrating strong agronomic performance, fourth generation genotypes (M4) derived from the cowpea variety Tiligré, which was irradiated with 150 Gy of gamma rad(...)
Aphis craccivora; Burkina Faso; Mutagenesis; Resistance; Vigna unguiculata
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OVERVIEW OF ANEMIA IN CHILDREN AGED 0-5 YEARS AT THE LABORATORY OF YALGADO OUEDRAOGO UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Nikiema/Minoungou M1, Sawadogo S2, Koulidiati J1,2, Kabore D1, Sawadogo/Somé S1, Sanou Fᵌ, Ouattara /Minoungou A4, Nebie K2, Traoré C5, KafandoE2
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), anaemia is defined as a decrease in
haemoglobin concentration below the reference values relating to age, sex and physiological condition.
It is a widespread public health problem with major consequences on health, as well as on economic
and social development.
The objective of this study w(...)
Anemia, child, 0 to 5 years, overview