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John Baguma
ID: UNCST-2025-R017835
 Optimising protocols for domestic rearing of the palm weevil, Rhynchophorus phoenicis, in Uganda for value added food products and biofertilizer
REFNo: A684ES

To evaluate locally available organic waste materials as ingredients for optimizing rearing of R. phoenicis. 2. To assess the effect of artificial rearing on the nutritional value and organoleptic quality of R. phoenicis larvae. 3. To investigate the effects of incorporating palm weevil larvae into bread at different inclusion rates on microbial safety, nutritional qualities and sensory properties among palm weevil traditional consumers and non-consumers. 4. To investigate the use of R. phoenicis frass at different application rates as an organic biofertilizer in tomato production.
Uganda 2026-03-26 13:12:33 2029-03-26 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Agnes Namaganda
ID: UNCST-2021-R013797
 Use of novel biomarkers for early detection and prediction of kidney disease in subclinical rheumatic heart disease
REFNo: HS7068ES

1. To determine the prevalence and factors associated with kidney dysfunction among children and youths previously diagnosed with subclinical RHD. 2. To determine the levels of kidney injury markers (Osteopontin, Cystatin C, NGAL) among children and youths previously diagnosed with subclinical RHD. 3. To assess the proportion of children and youths with elevated kidney injury markers that have CKD. 4. To develop and validate a prediction risk score for kidney dysfunction among children and youth previously diagnosed with subclinical RHD.
 Uganda 2026-03-26 13:10:26 2029-03-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Sempebwa Brian
ID: UNCST-2025-R018098
 Corporate Governance Practices and Financial Sustainability of SACCOS in Uganda acase of Greater Bushenyi
REFNo: SS4884ES

i. To examine the effect of board composition on financial sustainability of SACCOs
ii. To evaluate the effect of transparency on financial sustainability of SACCOs.
iii. To examine the effect of risk management on financial sustainability of SACCOs
iv. To assess the effect of regulatory compliance on the financial sustainability of SACCOs.
v. To evaluate the moderating effect of technology implementation on corporate governance practices and financial sustainability of SACCOs

 Uganda 2026-03-26 13:08:27 2029-03-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Vesall Nourani
ID: UNCST-2022-R009221
 Towards a Culture of Learning at Scale through Teacher Professional Development
REFNo: SS5074ES

To find out how the program addresses gender biases of teachers and foster inclusive learning environments, and what is its impact on girls’ educational outcomes?,To understand how this approach can be effectively integrated into existing teacher training institutions, and what factors enable its adaptation and scalability across diverse contexts?,To understand the downstream effect on student outcomes, including critical thinking, creativity, and the ability to address real-world challenges?,To understand the mechanisms through which collective learning in CoPs drives cultural transformation in schools?,To understand how action-research training impacts teacher beliefs, practices, and collaboration within and across schools?,To evaluate how teacher training affects student learning and how teachers develop knowledge and skills in their schools and how to properly scale good practices among new teachers.,
 USA 2026-03-26 13:06:59 2029-03-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Christine Acio
ID: UNCST-2025-R017545
 Risk Communication and Community Engagement in Arua City: Acase of Rabies
REFNo: SS5000ES

Specific Objectives 1. To explore community perspectives on knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding rabies prevention and control in Arua City. 2. To design a risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) model for rabies prevention and control in Arua City. 3. To test the effectiveness of the RCCE model as proof of concept in Arua City. 4. To assess acceptability of the RCCE model
Uganda 2026-03-26 12:53:46 2029-03-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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