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Université Joseph Ki-Zerbo
Recent research
- Engineering & TechnologyOpen access
Design and numerical analysis of antimony trisulfide (Sb 2 S 3 ) solar cell using SCAPS-1D software
Abstract Abstract This study numerically analyzes an Sb₂S₃ based solar cell with the structure FTO/ETL/Sb₂S₃/SpiroOMeTAD/Au using the SCAPS1D software under the AM1.5G spectrum.The impact of series resistance (Rs), defect density and the effective capture cross-section of charge...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
HIV testing uptake among pregnant women remains a public health priority in Burkina Faso. This study aimed to identify and rank key predictors of HIV testing uptake using machine learning (ML) approaches and to estimate potential gains under scenario-based intervention simulation...
- BiologyOpen access
The global increase in carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP) has undoubtedly changed the management of infectious diseases. Meropenem resistance in K. pneumoniae is a response to bacterial strategies, these includes production of carbapenemases (KPC, NDM, OXA-48), a r...
- Engineering & TechnologyOpen access
In a global context marked by constantly increasing energy demand, dwindling fossil fuel resources, and growing environmental concerns, the search for alternative, clean, and sustainable energy sources has become essential. Several questions remain regarding the production of abu...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
Adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH) remains a major public health concern in Burkina Faso, where adolescents constitute nearly a quarter of the population. Primary healthcare (PHC) facilities are the main entry point for these services, yet evidence on their capacity...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
Abstract In the fight against malnutrition, Burkina Faso has developed a Multisectoral Nutrition Strategic Plan (MNSP). This study was conducted to assess the plan’s potential impact on reducing mortality and chronic malnutrition among children under five, using mathematical mode...
- Climate & EnvironmentOpen access
Abstract A novel porous composite material, Fe-BTC/PpPDA, was synthesized via a green solvothermal route by integrating polyparaphenylenediamine (PpPDA) into the Fe-BTC metal–organic framework. The material was characterized by X-ray diffraction, FTIR, ultraviolet-visible and sca...
- BiologyOpen access
Weed management represents a critical challenge in Sudano-Sahelian agriculture, where environmental constraints and soil fertility limitations create complex weed–crop competition dynamics. This study determined the effects of cropping systems, fertilization modes, and weeding pe...
- AI & ComputingOpen access
Women’s empowerment influences health, nutrition, and well-being through economic autonomy, decision-making, participation in public life, digital access, and attitudes toward gender-based violence. In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), women face high food insecurity and healthcare barri...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
Abstract Background Malaria microscopy remains the reference method for parasite detection in many low-resource settings, but its accuracy depends on slide preparation, staining quality, and reader performance. Objective This study aimed to assess the accuracy of routine malaria...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
Virological surveillance of chikungunya in Burkina Faso in 2024
Chikungunya is an emerging arbovirus disease transmitted by mosquitoes of the genus Aedes , mainly Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus . Since it was first identified in Tanzania in 1952, the virus has caused numerous epidemics around the world. Despite arbovirus surveillance sinc...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
Objectives: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) are public health issues. The association of COPD and OSAS, called overlap syndrome, increases morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to assess the proportion of medium-to-high...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
Hypertension Awareness in Healthy Population in Burkina Faso and Türkiye
Background: Hypertension (HT) is a global health problem and a major cause of preventable death. However, most individuals with high blood pressure remain unaware of their condition. This study determined HT prevalence among healthy adults in Burkina Faso and Türkiye and evaluate...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
Hypertension Awareness in Healthy Population in Burkina Faso and Türkiye
Background: Hypertension (HT) is a global health problem and a major cause of preventable death. However, most individuals with high blood pressure remain unaware of their condition. This study determined HT prevalence among healthy adults in Burkina Faso and Türkiye and evaluate...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
One in seven has severe pain: a point-prevalence study of hospitalised patients across Africa
ABSTRACT: Acute pain in hospitalised patients is common, yet African data are scarce. We conducted a prospective point-prevalence study of hospitalised adult patients across Africa to determine acute pain prevalence and severity and investigate associations of pain with critical...
- BiologyOpen access
Abstract Background Access to veterinary services is essential for livestock productivity, animal health, and the livelihoods of smallholder farmers. In Guinea, access to these services remains constrained by multiple socioeconomic and structural barriers. This study aimed to ass...
- BiologyOpen access
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major global health threat. The WHO Tricycle protocol applies a “One Health” approach to monitor extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli (ESBL-Ec) in humans, animals, and the environment. This study was aimed at presenting t...
- BiologyOpen access
The fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda, is a highly polyphagous pest that has rapidly expanded across Africa, Asia, and Oceania, threatening food security and agricultural productivity. Reliance on synthetic insecticides for FAW management is increasingly challenged by in...