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Joseph Lutaakome
ID: UNCST-2020-R008323
 STRIVE 002: An International Observational Study of Adults with Acute Infection
REFNo: HS6420ES

The general aim of this observational study is to is to understand more about what happens when adults are hospitalised with acute infectious diseases.
• Characterise and compare the clinical course and natural history of acute infections of interest
• Determine the percentage who die or develop other adverse outcomes during or following hospitalisation
• Identify host and pathogen risk factors for poor outcomes.
 Uganda 2025-09-09 13:38:25 2028-09-09 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
AYESIGYE JUSTUS
ID: UNCST-2025-R020078
 SUSTAINABILITY DISCLOSURE INTEGRITY: A PROPOSED GUIDANCE FRAMEWORK FOR THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS4214ES

To assess the scope, quality, comparability, and regulatory alignment of sustainability disclosure practices among sampled Ugandan manufacturing firms in order to identify strengths, gaps, and priority improvement areas To explore the existing sustainability disclosure frameworks in the context of manufacturing sector in Uganda To examine the association between disclosure regime (mandatory vs. voluntary elements) and stakeholder-perceived trustworthiness of sustainability informationTo assess and evaluate existing research methodologies and propose the adoption of an appropriate methodology that addresses the research problem To ascertain the perceptions of sustainability disclosure integrity from professionals and regulators in the context of manufacturing organisations–fieldwork To recommend a proposed guidance framework for enhancing sustainability disclosure integrity in the Ugandan manufacturing sector To conclude the study by offering recommendations and identifying areas for future research
Uganda 2025-09-04 13:17:34 2028-09-04 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Samuel  Obakiro Baker
ID: UNCST-2019-R000065
 ASSESSMENT OF THE PHARMACEUTICAL SYSTEM CAPABILITIES AND CAPACITY TO MANUFACTURE, PROCURE AND DISTRIBUTE ESSENTIAL MEDICINES IN UGANDA (MaPDeM)
REFNo: HS5670ES

To explore the experiences and perceptions of communities on the utilization of pharmaceutical information systems regarding essential medicines,To evaluate the distribution networks and mechanisms for effective delivery of essential medicines to health facilities in Uganda. ,To assess the enablers and barriers for local pharmaceutical manufacturing of essential medicines in Uganda. ,To assess the pharmaceutical system capabilities and capacity to manufacture, procure and distribute essential medicines in Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2025-09-04 12:54:38 2028-09-04 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Tayebwa Bamwenda James
ID: UNCST-2021-R012825
 SOCIAL SAFEGUARDS IMPLEMENTATION EFFECTIVENESS FOR HYDRO-POWER PROJECTS IN THE NILE BASIN: A CASE OF UGANDA.
REFNo: SS4172ES

1. To analyze the performance indicators of social safeguards for international frameworks on hydro-power projects, identifying implementation gaps at the national level.
2. To assess the implementation process of social safeguards of hydro-power projects in protecting communities, focusing on livelihood restoration, land use, and displacement.
3. To analyze the enabling and hindering factors affecting the implementation of social safeguards in hydro-power projects across the Nile Basin
4. To assess the community coping mechanisms with social safeguards and hydro-power projects in the Nile Basin

Uganda 2025-09-04 12:05:39 2028-09-04 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Ben Broomfield Stuart
ID: UNCST-2025-R017589
 Understanding the evolutionary divergence and adaptation of Afrotropic Aedes (Stegomyia) zoonotic disease vectors using de-novo genome assemblies and comparative genomics
REFNo: NS1002ES

Objective 1- Generate de novo genomes for target Aedes (Stegomyia) species using freshly collected material

Objective 2- Reconstruct demographic history of Aedes mosquitos in African forests

Objective 3- Identify genomic introgression, if any, between closely related Aedes species

Objective 4- Identify genomic regions involved in adaptive divergence between closely related Aedes species

 UK 2025-09-04 12:03:37 2028-09-04 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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