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Ziwena Nantongo
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Population structure, genetic diversity and selection signatures in indigenous goat breeds from different agro-ecological zones of Uganda
REFNo: A50ES

1. To characterize the phenotypic diversity of indigenous goat breeds in the different agro-ecological zones of Uganda
2. To clarify the origin of indigenous goat breeds in Uganda
3. To elucidate the genetic diversity of indigenous goat breeds in the different agro-ecological zones of Uganda
4. To identify genetic markers for fecundity among indigenous goat breeds of Uganda
5. To identify selection signatures among indigenous goat breeds in various agro-ecological zones of Uganda

Uganda 2019-10-07 2022-10-07 Agricultural Sciences Degree Award
Robert Kairania
ID:
Baseline, Midterm and End of Project Evaluation Protocol for Masaka Regional mechanism
REFNo: SS334ES

The purpose of the evaluation is to collect data that will inform improvement of program implementation so that services are provided more effectively and efficiently in the region and best practices shared with other IPs in the country. The evaluation will also inform RHSP, CDC and other stakeholders about program challenges, performance gaps, progress towards achievement of set targets and program outcomes (effectiveness) in a timely manner so that implementation strategies can be maintained, scaled up or modified where necessary.
Uganda 2019-10-07 2022-10-07 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Hedmon Okella
ID:
Screening and Characterization of antimicrobial peptides from fish mucus in three major lakes of Uganda
REFNo: HS449ES

i. Determine the antimicrobial activity of skin mucus from selected fish species obtained from three major lakes of Uganda
ii. Identify the most potent antimicrobial peptides isolated from skin mucus
iii. Evaluate the toxicity of the most potent antimicrobial peptides
iv. Determine the mechanism of action of the most potent antimicrobial peptides

Uganda 2019-10-07 2022-10-07 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
TINO OKEDI KEVIN
ID:
OUTCOMES OF END TO END VERSUS OVERLAPPING TECHNIQUES OF REPAIR OF CHRONIC OBSTETRIC ANAL SPHINCTER INJURY, A RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL
REFNo: HS460ES

GENERAL OBJECTIVE:To compare the outcomes of end to end versus overlapping techniques of repair of chronic 3rd and 4th degree perineal tears in MNRH.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
i. To compare the proportion of patients with flatal-faecal incontinence 3 months post operatively following repair of chronic third and fourth degree perineal tears with end to end versus overlapping techniques of repair in MNRH.
ii. To compare the proportion of patients with complications; wound breakdown and perineal pain 3 months post operatively following repair of chronic third and fourth degree perineal tears with end to end or overlapping techniques of repair in MNRH.

Uganda 2019-10-07 2022-10-07 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Kemirembe Goretti Maria
ID:
MICROFINANCE SERVICES AND WOMEN’S ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT IN KYAMUHUNGA PEOPLES’ SACCO.
REFNo: SS361ES

i. To determine the effect of access to microcredit services and selected indicators of women’s economic empowerment.
ii. To determine the relationship between access to financial advisory services and indicators of women’s economic empowerment.
iii. To examine the effect of microfinance savings and selected indicators of women’s economic empowerment.

 Uganda 2019-10-07 2022-10-07 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
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