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Francois Zougmore

Publications (11)

Influence of Magnetic Field and Temperature on the Charge Carrier Transport Parameters in a Radial Junction Solar Cell

Moussa Ouedraogo, Raguilignaba Sam & Francois Zougmore · Physical Science International Journal · 2026

This study examines the combined influence of magnetic field and operating temperature on charge-carrier transport parameters in a polycrystalline silicon radial junction solar cell. The analysis focuses on carrier mobility, diffusion coefficient, and diffusion length, which are...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2026/v30i4958

Climate Projection in the Volta Basin by 2099: Precipitation and Temperature

Moussa dit Corneille TARPILGA, Salifou Ouedraogo, Kiswendsida Alain Tougma, Francois Zougmore & MB Sylla · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2026

Climate change is a global phenomenon caused by the emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, resulting in an increase in global average temperatures. It occurs over long periods of time (typically decades). Given the high intrinsic variability of the climate in West Afri...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2026/v45i14653

Impact of Organic Amendments (Dromedary Droppings and Cow Dung) on the Physico-chemical Properties of Three Arid Soils and their Water-holding Capacity

Timbe N’Djédanoum, Ibrahim Pafadnam, Abdoulaye Kabre, Bétaboalé Naon & Francois Zougmore · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2026

Soils come from the arid region of Hadjer-Lamis (13°00′00″ N; 15°44′00″ E). Samples were taken in March 2025 at a depth of 0 to 20 cm. At the same time, dromedary droppings and cow dung were collected. The physicochemical characterization of the soils from Dandi, Karal, and Mani...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i46037

Determination of the Coefficients "a" and "b" of the K-R Relationship for Accurate Measurement of Water Quantity Using Cellular Links in Burkina Faso

Ratagskiégré Joseph Bonkoungou, Ali Doumounia, Moumouni Djibo, Serge Roland Sanou & Francois Zougmore · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2024

Electromagnetic waves emitted between antennas interact with the atmosphere, undergoing absorption, scattering, and emission processes. Previous studies have shown that the relationship between specific attenuation (K) due to rain of these microwaves and the precipitation rate (R...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i74323

Assessment of Soil Pollution by Heavy Metals in the Market Gardening Areas of Korsimoro

Tougma Kiswendsida Alain, Bambara Telado Luc, Doumounia Ali, Inoussa Zongo & Francois Zougmore · Physical Science International Journal · 2023

The aim of this study was to assess heavy metal soil pollution in market garden areas in the commune of Korsimoro. The analysis focused mainly on zinc (Zn), nickel (Ni), chromium (Cr), copper (Cu), lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), cobalt (Co), arsenic (As) and mercury (Hg). Composite sam...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2023/v27i6807

Study of the Spatio-Temporal Variability of Climate Extremes in the Nouhao Sub-Basin in Burkina Faso Over the Period 1981-2020

Aminata Zeba, Wendkuni Ghislain Noba, Lucien DAMIBA, Ali Doumounia, Frédéric Ouattara & Francois Zougmore · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2026

Extreme weather events are attracting growing scientific interest due to their impact on natural and socio-economic systems. However, few studies have focused on extreme weather events in the regions of Burkina Faso, a Sahelian country in West Africa. The objective of this study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2026/v16i25272

U-NET Deep Learning-based Downscaling to Generate High-resolution Seasonal Forecasts for Small Watersheds: A Case Study of the Nouhao Sub-basin, Burkina Faso

Abdérahim TOGUYENI, Ali Doumounia, Moumouni Djibo, Wenceslas SOMDA, Lucien DAMIBA & Francois Zougmore · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2025

Seasonal forecasts at coarse-resolution limit local decision-making and disaster (drought, flood…) preparedness in African small watersheds. To address these limitations, this study designs a Deep Learning-based downscaling framework using the U-Net Convolutional Neural Network (...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i125156

Statistical Analysis of the Physico-Chemical Characterization of Three Arid Soils in the Hadjer-Lamis Region, Chad

Timbe N’Djédanoum, Alain Ignassou Djinet, Gandema Soumaïla, François Ouedraogo, Bétaboalé Naon & Francois Zougmore · Physical Science International Journal · 2023

The aim of this study is to carry out a physico-chemical characterization of three arid soils. Soil samples were taken from a horizon of 0-20 cm and analyzed as follows: texture, electrical conductivity, maximum water retention capacity and natural moisture content were determine...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/psij/2023/v27i6813

Estimation of the Degree of Heavy Metal Pollution in Market Gardening Soils in Kadiogo Region, Burkina Faso

Moumouni DERRA, Telado Luc Bambara, Karim Kaboré, Yalgado Zakaria Sawadogo, Ousmane Cissé & Francois Zougmore · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2023

The objective of this study is to estimate the degree of heavy metal pollution (As, Cr, Cu, Fe, Hg, Mn, Ni, Pb, Se, Tl and Zn) of market gardening soils in the Kadiogo region. This work provides reassurance about the quality of the studies soils in the central region of Burkina F...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/cjast/2023/v42i454284

Assessment of Heavy Metal Concentration in Soil and Plant and Evaluation of Bioconcentration Factor at Loumbila Market Gardening Perimeters, Burkina Faso

Bambara Telado Luc, Kabore Karim, Derra Moumouni, Tougma Kiswendsida Alain, Ousmane Ibrahim Cisse & Francois Zougmore · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2022

Agricultural soil quality deterioration resulting from an increase in the level of heavy metals is becoming more and more pronounced, thus raising the question on the safety status of human health and the environment. Determination of heavy metal concentration in soils and plants...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2022/v10i230153

Evaluation of the Degree of Pollution in Trace Metal Elements (TME) of the Dam in the Rural Commune of Korsimoro, Burkina Faso

Moumouni DERRA, Luc Telado Bambara, Kiswendsida Alain Tougma, Karim Kaboré, Yalgado Zakaria Sawadogo, Ousmane Cissé & Francois Zougmore · Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences · 2024

The objective of this study was to evaluate the level of pollution in trace metal elements from the dam in the rural commune of Korsimoro. Thus, nine (9) water samples were taken at different points of the dam and analyzed at the laboratory of the Bureau of Mines and Geology of B...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajopacs/2024/v12i1215