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Stephen Balinandi Karabyo
ID: UNCST-2023-R007529
Evaluation of OraSure’s OraQuick Ebola Rapid Antigen Test using Sudan Ebolavirus in Preparation for Cadaveric Surveillance
REFNo: HS6258ES

1. To evaluate the performance characteristics (sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and negative predictive value of the OraQuick RDT for Sudan Virus detection using archived cadaveric oral swabs.
2. To determine the reliability of the OraQuick RDT in identifying true Sudan virus cases in a controlled laboratory setting before field implementation
Uganda 2025-10-17 18:48:41 2028-10-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ASIIMWE EMILY
ID: UNCST-2025-R020015
THE ROLE OF MATERNAL EMPLOYMENT IN THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF YOUNG LEARNERS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTRES IN NANSANA MUNICIPALITY ,WAKISO DISTRICT, UGANDA
REFNo: SS4140ES

1.TO IDENTIFY THE IMPACT OF IMPACT OF MOTHERS' EMPLOYMENT ON CHILDREN'S ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
2.TO FIND OUT STRATEGIES USED BY FAMILIES IN DEVELOPING THE ACADEMIC POTENTIALS OF THEIR CHILDREN
3.TO ANALYSE CHALLENGES FACED BY WORKING MOTHERS IN BALANCING THEIR DUTIES WITH CHILD CARE
Uganda 2025-10-17 18:46:52 2028-10-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Jacklyn Arinaitwe Makaaru
ID: UNCST-2024-R015354
LABE HOME-BASED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION EVALUATION PROJECT
REFNo: SS4168ES

a) What are the components and assumptions of the home based ECD model that make it work?
b) Does the model have correlational/cause outcomes on the community and children in terms of learning outcomes and retention in school?
c) How can LABE scale up with several adopters while maintaining the integrity of the model?

Uganda 2025-10-17 18:42:47 2028-10-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Prossie Nampijja
ID: UNCST-2025-R018736
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION AND SUSTAINABILITY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROJECTS IN UGANDA; A CASE OF MARKETS AND AGRICULTURAL TRADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME (MATIP) IN LUGAZI MUNICIPALITY
REFNo: SS4427ES

i.To examine the level of community participation in planning on sustainability of local government projects in Lugazi Municipality. ii.To analyse the level of community participation in implementation on sustainability of local government projects in Lugazi Municipality. iii.To assess the significance of community participation in monitoring and evaluation on sustainability of local government projects in Lugazi Municipality.
Uganda 2025-10-17 18:33:25 2028-10-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Nathan Ntenkaire
ID: UNCST-2023-R008104
Knowledge and perceptions of local communities towards Guinea worm disease in Mubende district, Uganda
REFNo: HS6415ES

1. What is the extent of awareness and knowledge about Guinea worm disease among local communities in Mubende district? 2. Is there variation in knowledge levels across the different social demographics among local communities in Mubende district? 3. Have there been any reported or suspected cases of Guinea worm disease in the study area, and what evidence supports their occurrence? 4. What are the perception and experiences of local communities in Mubende district about Guinea worm disease? 5. What are the potential barriers that may threaten the sustained eradication of Guinea Worm Disease in Mubende District?
Uganda 2025-10-17 18:30:03 2028-10-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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