University of Lomé

Phenotypic and genetic characterization of an unexplored yam (Dioscorea spp.) collection from Togo and development of a core collection

Declining yam productivity and the erosion of traditional landraces threaten food security and genetic-resource conservation in Togo. We characterized 321 yam accessions representing six edible Dioscorea species ( D. rotundata , D. cayenensis , D. alata , D. dumetorum , D. escule...

Development and Quality Assessment of Sorghum-enriched Vermicelli: Nutritional, Sensory and Microbiological Evaluation

West Africa imports most of its wheat. Local grains such as sorghum could reduce this dependence on cereal products, but only if the resulting food still tastes acceptable. This study made wheat-sorghum composite vermicelli with sorghum flour grown in Togo and tested three incorp...

Wavelet-Enhanced Deep Learning for Multi-Variable Meteorological Time-Series Forecasting in Togo

Accurate short-term forecasting of meteorological variables remains a major challenge in tropical regions characterized by strong diurnal variability, seasonal transitions, intermittent atmospheric fluctuations, and highly non-stationary temporal dynamics. This study proposes a h...

Effect of Magnetic Field Orientation on Thermal Conductivity in FeNi2 Alloys

Objectives: This study aims to quantify how the orientation of an external magnetic field influences the thermal conductivity of FeNi₂ (permalloy) alloys. Method: This study used a multiscale approach combining LAMMPS spin-lattice dynamics simulations and analytical calculations...

Snake-eyes appearance on spinal cord MRI due to acute anterior poliomyelitis in a child in Togo: a case report

Abstract Introduction The “snake-eyes” appearance (SEA) refers to a unique radiological finding that appears as bilateral hyperintense symmetric, circular or ovoid foci on T2-weighted axial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) sequences in the anterior horn cells of the spinal cord....

Development and physicochemical and sensory evaluation of protein-enriched lactose-free ice cream using coconut milk and chickpea

Growing global awareness of sustainability, health concerns and dietary restrictions has increased demand for lactose-free dairy substitutes. This research aimed to develop lactose-free ice cream made from coconut milk and chickpeas as plant-based alternatives. Accordingly, six f...

Ethnobotanical Knowledge and Traditional Uses of Griffonia simplicifolia (DC.) Baill. (Fabaceae) in Togo: Focus on Seed Oil

Background and objective. Griffonia simplicifolia is a woody vine found in the secondary forests of West and Central Africa. Its seeds are an important source of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), a precursor of serotonin, and contain an oil rich in linoleic acid. Traditional knowledge...

Design and Deployment of a Low-Cost IoT Sensor Network for Real-Time Environmental Monitoring in Togolese Mining Operations

{ "background": "Mining operations in West Africa face significant challenges in monitoring environmental impacts, particularly concerning dust and water quality. Conventional monitoring systems are often cost-prohibitive and lack real-time data capabilities, leading to reactive...

Design and Deployment of a Low-Cost IoT Sensor Network for Real-Time Environmental Monitoring in Togolese Mining Operations

{ "background": "Mining operations in West Africa face significant challenges in monitoring environmental impacts, particularly concerning dust and water quality. Conventional monitoring systems are often cost-prohibitive and lack real-time data capabilities, leading to reactive...

Trophic downgrading in the city: urban structural simplification erodes the snake component of reptile assemblages

Abstract Urbanization is widely recognized as a major driver of biodiversity loss, yet its effects on the trophic structure of reptile communities remain poorly understood. This study re-analysed reptile presence–absence data from urban green-space fragments in Rome, Italy, to ex...

Xenophobic Violence in South Africa: Economic Implication for South Africa – Nigeria Relations in 21st Century

This study examined Xenophobic Violence in South Africa: Economic Implication for South Africa – Nigeria Relations in 21st Century. Xenophobia has been defined as contemptuous of which is foreign, especially of strangers or of people from different countries or cultures. South Af...