Clovice Kankya
ID: UNCST-2020-R010154
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Taxonomic Assessment of Selected Angiosperm Families in East Africa
REFNo: A318ES
Broad Objective
To provide a comprehensive study on the taxonomic and phylogenetic analysis of the Hydnoraceae, Poaceae, Viburnaceae, Velloziaceae, and Rutaceae species in East Africa.
Specific Objectives
a. To explore the inter-species diversity in Hydnoraceae from East Africa.
b. To produce the first revision of tribe Cynodonteae in the Flora of Central Africa.
c. To assess the taxonomic status of Sambucus L., (Viburnaceae) in East Africa.
d. To understand the taxonomic update and revision of the family Velloziaceae.
e. To provide a taxonomic revision of the genus Zanthoxylum and Vepris in East Africa.
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Uganda |
2023-07-10 17:24:14 |
2026-07-10 |
Agricultural Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Arthur Mpimbaza
ID: UNCST-2022-R008866
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Risk of contracting malaria among hospitalized patients at Jinja regional referral hospital, Uganda: a prospective cohort study.
REFNo: HS2918ES
The objective of this study is to determine the risk of hospitalized patients with non-malarial illnesses contracting malaria during their stay in hospital.
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Uganda |
2023-07-07 11:07:23 |
2026-07-07 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Flavia Matovu Kiweewa
ID: UNCST-2021-R013337
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A Phase 2/3, Open-Label Study of the Pharmacokinetics, Safety, and Antiviral Activity of the GS-9883/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Alafenamide (GS9883/F/TAF) Fixed Dose Combination (FDC) in HIV-1 Infected Adolescents and Children.
REFNo: HS2931ES
The primary objective of this study is to confirm the dose of B/F/TAF FDC in HIV-1 infected pediatric participants, to confirm the dose of B/F/TAF TOS in HIV-1 infected pediatric participants and to evaluate the safety and tolerability these medications.
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Uganda |
2023-07-06 17:23:47 |
2026-07-06 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Mildred Nakanwagi Julian
ID: UNCST-2021-R013459
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Relationship of Robusta coffee native diversity with the abiotic and biotic environment
REFNo: A290ES
i. To determine the level of diversity and patterns on the population structure of diverse coffee germplasm in Uganda
ii. To assess the degree of coherence between genetic and morphological variation across and within C. canephora populations in Uganda.
iii. To determine the influence of abiotic factors on adaptive genetic variation in wild C. canephora accessions across ecogeographic zones of Uganda.
iv. To determine the abundance of biotic resilience associated unique alleles among and within C. canephora populations from different natural forests in Uganda.
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Uganda |
2023-07-06 17:18:28 |
2026-07-06 |
Agricultural Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Christopher Daly
ID:
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An Assessment of Maternal Recognition of Neonatal Sepsis following Implementation of Standardized Newborn Discharge Education in Western Uganda
REFNo: HS2902ES
The primary objective of this study is to identify whether implementing a newborn discharge education checklist and providing an educational module in the maternity ward setting will lead to improvement in mothers’ ability to identify the danger signs of neonatal illness. Secondary objectives will include identifying maternal barriers to education, identifying maternal opinions on educational needs, and identifying how mothers will seek care in case of neonatal sepsis concerns.
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USA |
2023-07-06 17:17:42 |
2026-07-06 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Elizabeth Ayebare Ombeva
ID: UNCST-2020-R003666
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EVALUATING THE EFFECT OF A LOW-COST FOETAL HEART RATE MONITOR AND EDUCATIONAL PACKAGE ON MONITORING INTERVALS AND NEWBORN OUTCOMES IN GULU DISTRICT.
REFNo: HS2868ES
1. To assess the effect of a low-cost Foetal Heart Rate Monitoring device (Moyo) on the Foetal Heart Rate monitoring intervals.
2. To assess the effect of a low-cost FHRM device (Moyo) on detection of fetal heart rate abnormalities
3. To evaluate the effect of the intervention package on immediate newborn outcomes
4. To explore health care providers experiences of Foetal Heart Rate Monitoring before and after the intervention.
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Uganda |
2023-07-06 17:16:36 |
2026-07-06 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Nicholas Kilimani
ID: UNCST-2022-R010981
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Supported childcare and women labor market participation in East Africa:
Evidence from Uganda
REFNo: SS1689ES
Determine the impact of supported childcare programs on women labor market participation in Uganda.
Specific Objectives
a) Identify which childcare programs are better suited for workers across the different labour market segments.
b) Determine the extent to which supported childcare influences women labour market outcomes.
c) Identify whether supported childcare provides significant spillovers to other community members besides mothers’ participation in paid work.
d) Identify the sociocultural factors that influence women labour market participation.
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Uganda |
2023-07-06 17:15:03 |
2026-07-06 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Bernard Kikaire
ID:
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Manifestation of Cardiac & Kidney diseases among Adolescents and Young people living with HIV (MACK study).
REFNo: HS2907ES
General aim:
To assess Prevalence of Cardiac and kidney diseases among Adolescents and Young people living with HIV in Jinja Uganda and Dar Es Salaam Tanzania.
Primary objectives:
1. To determine the prevalence of Cardiac and Kidney diseases among Adolescents and Young people living with HIV attending ART clinics at TASO-Jinja Uganda and Mwananyamala referral Hospital -Dar es Salaam Tanzania
2. To describe the common manifestations of cardiac and kidney diseases among Adolescents and young people living with HIV attending ART clinics at TASO-Jinja Uganda and Mwananyamala referral Hospital -Dar es Salaam Tanzania
Secondary objectives
1. To determine behavioral risk factors associated with cardiovascular and renal diseases among adolescents and yound people living with HIV attending ART clinics at TASO-Jinja Uganda and Mwananyamala referral Hospital -Dar es Salaam Tanzania
2. To describe the effect of COVID-19 on the prevalence of Cardiac and renal diseases among Adolescents and young people living with HIV attending ART clinics at TASO-Jinja Uganda and Mwananyamala referral Hospital -Dar es Salaam Tanzania.
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Uganda |
2023-07-06 17:13:53 |
2026-07-06 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Gerald Businge Bright
ID:
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Median time to death and factors associated with post-discharge mortality in children under 5 years admitted with severe acute malnutrition at Mulago Hospital: A retrospective cohort study
REFNo: HS2948ES
Describe the commonest events preceding post-discharge mortality in children under 5 years admitted with severe acute malnutrition at Mulago Hospital.,Identify the median time to post-discharge death in children under 5 years admitted with severe acute malnutrition at Mulago hospital.,Identify the factors associated with post-discharge mortality among children aged less than 5 years admitted with severe acute malnutrition at Mulago Hospital.,Identify the factors associated with post-discharge mortality and the median time to death in children under 5 years admitted with severe acute malnutrition at Mulago Hospital, as well as medical events preceding these deaths.,
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Uganda |
2023-07-06 17:12:42 |
2026-07-06 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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William Kollie Saygbah
ID:
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AMELIORATION OF SOIL ACIDITY FOR SUSTAINABLE CROP PRODUCTION ON FERRASOLS OF CENTRAL UGANDA
REFNo: A272ES
1. To map, sample and evaluate the chemical properties of Ferrasols of Central Uganda.
2. To determine the lime requirements for Ferrasols of Central Uganda.
3. To evaluate the effect of liming and crop performance on Ferrasols of Central Uganda
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Liberia |
2023-07-06 17:10:38 |
2026-07-06 |
Agricultural Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Vincent Odeke -
ID:
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Prevalence of and factors associated with inappropriate antibiotic prescription in children under the age of 13 years at primary healthcare facilities in Bukedea district
REFNo: HS2819ES
4. To determine the health facility and prescriber-related factors associated with inappropriate antibiotic prescription in children under the age of 13 years at primary healthcare facilities in Bukedea district,3. To identify the treatment-related factors associated with inappropriate antibiotic prescription in children under the age of 13 years at primary healthcare facilities in Bukedea district,2. To determine the patient-related factors associated with inappropriate antibiotic prescription in children under the age of 13 years at primary healthcare facilities in Bukedea district,1. To assess the prevalence of inappropriate antibiotic prescription in children under the age of 13 years at primary healthcare facilities in Bukedea district,To assess the prevalence of and factors associated with inappropriate antibiotic prescription in children under the age of 13 years at primary healthcare facilities in Bukedea district,
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Uganda |
2023-07-06 17:09:23 |
2026-07-06 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Alfred Jatho
ID: UNCST-2021-R011710
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Applying Science to Strengthen and Improve Systems for Cachexia Care in Uganda
(ASSIST-CC)
REFNo: HS2656ES
: i). Increase awareness and knowledge of cancer cachexia among healthcare professionals and multidisciplinary teams involved in the care of patients with cachexia together with cancer cachexia patients; ii). To improve treatment outcomes of cancer patients with cachexia through the application of ESMO and ASCO guidelines in early diagnosis and provision of physiological and psychological care; iii). To improve patient, caregiver and healthcare professional communication through the application of the Patient-Clinician Communication ASCO Consensus Guideline in order to improve the quality of life of patients with cancer cachexia at Mbarara Regional Cancer Center, Mbarara regional referral hospital, Uganda Cancer Institute, Mulago, and Kawempe National referral hospitals.
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Uganda |
2023-07-06 17:07:49 |
2026-07-06 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Monica Swahn H
ID: UNCST-2021-R012004
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TOPOWA Cohort Study
REFNo: HS2959ES
Through a prospective cohort of AGYW, determine if SeSTT modifies the pathways between proximal social and environmental stressors and mental health outcomes, through the RDoC constructs of negative valence, sustained threat, and arousal and regulatory systems. We will measure threat reactivity in fear conditioning, ratio of salivary cortisol, dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and ?-amylase, validate drug and alcohol use through urinalysis, sleep quality and environmental stressors (Garmin Vivoactive 3 wearable sensors, 5 daily diaries).,
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USA |
2023-07-06 17:06:28 |
2026-07-06 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Wanambwa Joseph
ID: UNCST-2020-R014175
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AN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY-ENABLED MODEL FOR INCREASED VACCINE UPTAKE DURING PANDEMICS: A CASE OF UGANDA
REFNo: SIR233ES
iii. To evaluate the extent to which designed ICT-Enabled model supports increase in vaccine uptake during pandemics in Uganda.,ii. To design an ICT-Enabled model that supports increase in vaccine uptake during pandemics in Uganda ,i. To determine factors and requirements that influence use of information technology to increase vaccine uptake during pandemics in Uganda ,Specific objectives,The main objective of this study is to develop an Information and Communication Technology (ICT)-Enabled Model to support Increase in Vaccine Uptake during Pandemics in Uganda.,
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Uganda |
2023-07-05 11:52:14 |
2026-07-05 |
Engineering and Technology |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Suzan Nakkazi
ID:
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A comparative study of Rural and Semi-rural Women’s Communication, Information, and Participation Needs in East Africa
REFNo: SS1833ES
To recommend what supports young women in their participation and to show how their voices can be amplified.,To examine how young women assess their own influence and possibilities to shape public discourse and to lobby for their own interests and needs,To identify the possible barriers (societal, cultural, religious, gender, personal) that may hinder young women’s participation in public discourse or decision-making.,To understand young women’s participation in public discourses and decision-making (including where they feel free/safe to speak and where not),To distinguish and explain the challenges young women face in terms of media literacy,To identify young women’s barriers/ challenges to the access to and usage of media, including media literacy,To identify young women’s information (including topic) needs/ interest as well as their preferred media and/ or media content,To understand the sources of information (besides classical media) and identify the type and frequency of media usage among young women,The primary objective of the study is to identify the communication, information and participation needs of young women in rural and semi-rural areas. Subsequently, the study results will be used to form the basis of DW Akademie’s project design for the innovation process / idea competition.,
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Uganda |
2023-07-05 11:51:02 |
2026-07-05 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Simon Opolot Peter
ID: UNCST-2023-R007481
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Land Tenure Systems and Agricultural Productivity in Ngora District, Uganda
REFNo: SS1809ES
The specific objectives of the study are to:
i. Examine the effects of customary, freehold, and leasehold land tenure systems on agricultural productivity in Ngora district.
ii. Determine which land tenure system or systems; customary, freehold, and leasehold; has the most impact on agricultural productivity in Ngora district.
iii. Investigate how the customary, freehold, and leasehold land tenure systems in Ngora district can be reformed to increase agricultural productivity.
iv. Identify initiatives that can be integrated with land tenure systems; customary, freehold, and leasehold; to increase agricultural productivity in Ngora district.
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Uganda |
2023-07-05 11:48:59 |
2026-07-05 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Thomas McHale
ID: UNCST-2022-R008812
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Optimizing the Dose of Flucytosine for Cryptococcal Meningitis
REFNo: HS2940ES
Determine if 50 mg/kg/day of 5-FC has a similar mortality benefit compared to 100 mg/kg/day,Reduce the cost and supply burden of treating an individual with cryptococcal meningitis,Determine if 50 mg/kg/day of 5-FC is a safer dosage compared to 100 mg/kg/day of 5-FC,Determine if 50 mg/kg/day of 5-FC is has a similar rate of cryptococcal clearance from CSF compared to 100 mg/kg/day,Determine the optimal dose of 5-FC for for management of induction phase of therapy for cryptococcal meningitis,
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USA |
2023-07-05 11:41:24 |
2026-07-05 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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FREDDIE SSENGOOBA Peter
ID: UNCST-2021-R011834
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Mapping the ecosystem for health financing decision-making and prioritization for Refugee Health Policy Community in Uganda.
REFNo: SS1855ES
To perform a critical appraisal of the resource allocation process for refugee health at National (Implementing partners, and subnational level (implementing Partners, district health officers). ,To explore how inter-organizational relationships are structured at each level to support decision making processes for financing refugee health. ,To map out the key players involved in the decision-making process for financing refugee health in Uganda. ,To identify priority setting and resource allocation practices for refugee health.,To map the decision-making process for the financing of refugee health in Uganda.,
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Uganda |
2023-07-05 11:40:14 |
2026-07-05 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Ninsiima Lesley Rose
ID:
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Prevalence and factors associated with hypertension among Type 2 Diabetic patients attending private hospitals in Kampala District, Uganda
REFNo: HS2828ES
To explore the facility-based barriers of hypertension management among patients with T2D in private health facilities in Kampala. ,To determine the factors associated with hypertension among patients with type 2 diabetes in private facilities in Kampala. ,To assess the prevalence of hypertension among patients with type 2 diabetes in private facilities in Kampala. ,To determine the prevalence of hypertension and factors associated with hypertension among T2D patients in private hospitals in Kampala district. ,
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Uganda |
2023-07-05 11:38:01 |
2026-07-05 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Abel Wilson Walekhwa Wilson
ID: UNCST-2021-R011571
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PILOTING THE FEASIBILITY OF COMMUNITY-BASED LIVESTOCK ABORTIONS REPORTING FOR IMPROVED SURVEILLANCE OF RIFT VALLEY FEVER DISEASE IN ISINGIRO DISTRICT, UGANDA
REFNo: A264ES
1. To design and pilot a community-based early warning surveillance system for potential RVF in Isingiro district in Uganda based on self-reported cases of livestock abortions from farmers to demonstrate feasibility.
2. To measure stakeholders’ attitudes and awareness of RVF and willingness to participate in a community-based early warning surveillance system and potential RVF vaccination programme.
3. To design and pilot a training module for increasing the index of suspicion for Rift Valley Fever disease among clinical and non-clinical health workers in the high-risk district of Isingiro, Southwestern Uganda.
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Uganda |
2023-07-05 11:36:35 |
2026-07-05 |
Agricultural Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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