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Muhwezi Reagan
ID: UNCST-2024-R003136
Molecular characterisation and associated factors of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolated from milkmen and cows with Sub-clinical mastitis in Kiruhura district, Uganda
REFNo: HS5098ES

i. To determine the prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus isolates from milkmen and cows with subclinical mastitis in Kiruhura district, Uganda. ii. To determine the antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolates from milkmen and cows with subclinical mastitis in Kiruhura district, Uganda. iii. To determine the phylogeny of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) isolated from milkmen and cows associated with subclinical mastitis in Kiruhura District iv. To determine the risk factors associated with subclinical mastitis and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus among milkmen and cows in Kiruhura district, Uganda.
Uganda 2024-11-12 11:41:41 2027-11-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Hilda Kyarisiima
ID: UNCST-2023-R007212
Arpraziquantel for Schistosomiasis control in preschool-aged children in endemic areas in Uganda, with special consideration of dose determination methods: a small-scale public health intervention study in Hoima and Bugiri districts.
REFNo: HS5146ES

1. To assess the performance of different platforms for delivery of arPZQ to PSAC in terms of coverage, feasibility, and required resources.
2. To determine social mobilization and training needs for effective delivery of arPZQ through different platforms
3. To assess the performance in terms of practical acceptability, usability and accuracy of weight estimation methods (PAWPER-XL MAC tape) for arPZQ drug dosing under MDA conditions in preschool-aged children.
Uganda 2024-11-12 11:38:53 2027-11-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
FRANKLIN MUHEREZA T
ID: UNCST-2024-R002858
Determinants of Economic growth and Unemployment (1990-2020)
REFNo: SS3312ES

i.To investigate the determinants of economic growth in East African Community.
ii. To investigate the determinants of unemployment in East African Community.
iii. To evaluate the causality between economic growth and unemployment in East African Community.

Uganda 2024-11-08 9:41:40 2027-11-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Sylvanus  Twinomugisha Rwobusiisi
ID: UNCST-2024-R003582
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ART AND DESIGN CURRICULUM IN ENHANCING EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS3284ES

Establish how the learners’ assessment strategies in the Art and Design curriculum enhance students’ employability skills.,Examine how the instructional strategies of Art and Design curriculum enhance students’ employability skills.,Assess how the content of the current Art and Design curriculum incorporates employability skills.,To establish the effectiveness of the Art and Design curriculum in enhancing the employability skills of students for the labour market in Uganda in order to inform Art and Design education in universities.,
Uganda 2024-11-08 9:10:33 2027-11-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
BYARUHANGA DAVIS
ID: UNCST-2024-R004638
Land Conflict Resolution through Land Policy Mechanisms Implementation in the Greater Mubende District, Uganda
REFNo: SS3303ES

To examine the implications of Land policy mechanisms’ implementation on land conflict resolution in the greater Mubende District.,To examine the effectiveness of the implementation process of land policy mechanisms in resolving land conflict in the greater Mubende District.,To analyze the land policy mechanisms used to resolve land conflict in the greater Mubende District.,To examine the influence of Policy Mechanisms Implementation on land conflict resolution in the greater Mubende District, Uganda. ,
Uganda 2024-11-08 9:07:51 2027-11-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Novatus Nyemara
ID: UNCST-2023-R000690
In This Together: Testing a population-based text messaging-based HIV prevention program for young adults across Uganda RefNo: MUST-2024-1543
REFNo: HS4957ES

Measure the feasibility and acceptability of photo-verification of HIV testing,Assess RCT outcomes by factors associated with HIV acquisition: Sex, urban/rural setting and education,Measure the 12-month efficacy of ITG on HIV preventive behaviors for Ugandan youth 18-22 years of age in a national RCT ,
Uganda 2024-11-08 9:01:07 2027-11-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Isabella Kyohairwe
ID: UNCST-2024-R003676
Factors influencing implementation of multimodal strategies of infection prevention and control in health care facilities in Uganda
REFNo: HS5185ES

1. To describe the current situation and factors affecting implementation of multimodal strategies to improve infection prevention and control in selected HCFs in Wakiso district. 2. To determine the facilitators and barriers associated with implementing multimodal strategies of IPC in selected HCFs in Wakiso district. 3. To document intervention functions that can be used to enhance implementation of multimodal strategies to improvement of infection prevention and control in Uganda.
Uganda 2024-11-08 8:58:47 2027-11-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
OPIO PATRICK
ID: UNCST-2024-R002953
Influence of Compensation Packages on Job Satisfaction and Retention of Academic Staff of Public Universities in Uganda
REFNo: SS3122ES

The study's general objective is to examine the influence of compensation packages on job satisfaction and retention of academic staff of public universities in Uganda.
Uganda 2024-11-08 8:41:43 2027-11-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Amalie Andersen
ID: UNCST-2024-R004248
Fueling Frictions: entangled human and environmental health transformations through charcoal modalities in Northern Uganda
REFNo: SS3381ES

To understand experiences with health consequences of charcoal and how these are viewed, understood and navigated locally in everyday lives and in relation to mundane everyday concerns.,• To communicate people’s experiences with charcoal modalities through film., To understand meaning-making and governance with and of trees in relation to health, economies and cooking practices from a local perspective., To produce insights that can inform solutions directed towards environmental degradation and climate change that are more compatible with the complex dynamics of charcoal and its role in local livelihoods instead of being formulated from above.
Denmark 2024-11-08 8:35:34 2027-11-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Chelsea Modlin
ID: UNCST-2024-R004233
Designing an Equity Planning Tool for International Research Partnerships
REFNo: SS3357ES

1. Capture the knowledge, experiences, and environment of IRPs using mixed-methods explanatory quantitative to qualitative design to holistically conceptualize IRP equity among Ugandan and US HIV investigators and research staff.
2. Formalize the design and content of an equity planning tool (EQUIP-T).
3. Conduct semi-structured focus group discussions to anticipate barriers, feasibility, and acceptability of the proposed EQUIP-T content, structure, and implementation.
USA 2024-11-08 13:44:11 2027-11-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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