Muhindo Tadeo Mathwese
ID:
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Tribal Conflicts and Socio-economic Development in Rwenzori Sub Region.
REFNo: SS1333ES
1.To examine the recent trends of tribal conflict in the Rwenzori sub region
2.To assess the extent of damage caused by tribal conflict in the Rwenzori sub-region
3.To determine the level of socio-economic development in the Rwenzori sub-region
4.To establish the relationship between the trends in tribal conflict and the the level of socio-economic development of the region
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Uganda |
2022-08-22 18:19:49 |
2025-08-22 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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GODFREY SSIMBWA
ID:
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THE ROLE OF CAMPESTEROL IN CONTROL OF N-METHYL-N-NITROSOUREA-INDUCED BREAST CANCER IN MICE
REFNo: NS320ES
1. To determine the toxicity profile of Campesterol on female mice
2. To determine the effect of campesterol on the breast cancer biomarkers (level of expression of c-myc protein & p53 tumor suppressor protein, alpha estrogen receptor & progesterone receptor) in mammary tissues.
3. To determine the effect of Campesterol on tumor size
4. To determine the effect of campesterol on the histological changes of mammary tissues
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Uganda |
2022-08-22 18:18:12 |
2025-08-22 |
Natural Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Florence Ssebbale Lubega
ID:
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MARKETING OF UNIVERSITY LIBRARY SERVICES FOR USER SATISFACTION: A CASE OF SELECTED CONSORTIUM OF UGANDA UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
REFNo: SS1117ES
1. To ascertain the marketing strategies employed within the Consortium of Uganda University Libraries in order to predict user satisfaction of services.
2. To identify users’ information needs, and expectations and how they can be fulfilled within the Consortium of Uganda University Libraries;
3. To identify the elements that impede the marketing of university library services within the Consortium of Uganda University Libraries and how they can be solved
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2022-08-22 18:17:11 |
2025-08-22 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Eddy Walakira Joshua
ID: UNCST-2022-R009077
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Program Scoping and Design: Uganda Decent Work for Domestic Workers
REFNo: SS1403ES
Main objective
To explore and appreciate the scope and characteristics of child labor and forced labor in domestic work in Uganda and Kenya in order to investigate and prioritize potential interventions.
Specific objectives
1.To establish the nature of work done by domestic workers in Uganda and Kenya
2.To examine the scale of forced labour among domestic work in Uganda and Ugandan Domestic workers in Kenya
3.To examine the system factors and drivers of domestic work in Uganda and Ugandan domestic workers in Kenya
4.To describe the processes involved in the recruitment and placement of domestic workers, including children and migrant workers, in Uganda and for Ugandans in Kenya
5.To document and examine the existing policies and practices by government, employers, and CSO actors aimed at protecting the rights of domestic workers in Uganda and Kenya
6.To make recommendations on ways to improve the social and economic wellbeing of domestic workers in Uganda and Kenya
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Uganda |
2022-08-22 18:15:58 |
2025-08-22 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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NASSIMBWA FLORENCE
ID:
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HUMAN FACTORS RISKS IN EASTERN AFRICA
AVIATION OPERATIONS
REFNo: NS251ES
1. To classify documented Human Factors related accidents and incidents in East Africa Aviation Operations using HFACs analysis.
2. To determine existing human factors risks in the region’s aviation operations.
3. Design possible interventions that can be used to address selected human factors issues.
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Uganda |
2022-08-22 18:06:40 |
2025-08-22 |
Natural Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Julius Tibyangye
ID:
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Discovery of Novel Pharmaceuticals from Microorganisms Isolated from Kidepo National Park's Semi-Arid Desert Soils in Karamoja, Uganda
REFNo: NS397ES
i) To extract and characterize novel pharmaceuticals produced by bacterial and fungal strains from semi-arid desert soil samples from Kidepo Valley National Park, Karamoja Uganda.
ii) To use the OSMAC approach to enhance the production of new natural pharmaceutical products from semi-arid desert bacterial and fungal strains.
iii) To determine the effect of co-culture on the production of new natural bioactive compounds.
iv) To investigate the chemical structures of natural products derived from bacterial and fungal strains using untargeted metabolomics spectroscopic techniques.
v) To determine the biological activity and potential for use of natural products in the treatment of a variety human diseases.
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Uganda |
2022-08-19 13:19:06 |
2025-08-19 |
Natural Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Mark Bronsvoort
ID:
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Optimization of an environmental sampling approach integrating network models and nanopore portable sequencing for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) risk-based surveillance in endemic settings (OpEns-FMD)
REFNo: A217ES
1. Analyze the circulation of FMDV in livestock markets and livestock transport vehicles.
2. Assess the potential of use portable sequence-based technology to generate detailed FMDV molecular epidemiology data on FMDV.
3. Evaluate local factors and practices that might be connected to FMDV circulation.
4. Compare the results obtained from environmental samples to those obtained from cattle in the same settings.
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UK |
2022-08-19 13:18:25 |
2025-08-19 |
Agricultural Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Kagimu Ivan
ID:
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Sustainable Rural Poverty Alleviation Programs: A Case Study Of Uganda
REFNo: SS1391ES
To design a new framework for sustainable and cost-effective rural poverty alleviation programs
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Uganda |
2022-08-19 13:17:19 |
2025-08-19 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Anna Engelmann Maria
ID:
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Determining methods to assess the impact of human activity on stress behaviour of free-ranging Leopards (Panthera pardus) and Lions (Panthera leo) in Queen-Elizabeth NP, Uganda
REFNo: NS390ES
The aim of the proposed research project is to determine behavioural criteria in leopards and lions that correlate with their current stress levels, especially if caused by human proximity. Knowledge derived from this study can help determine and prevent harmful human impact on large cats, as for example by tourism or construction work.
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Austria |
2022-08-19 13:15:43 |
2025-08-19 |
Natural Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Eddy Walakira Joshua
ID: UNCST-2022-R009077
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Gender, youth, market systems, energy needs, environmental and climate risk assessment for the SMILES (Sustainable Market Inclusive Livelihood Pathways to Self-Reliance) Project in Kyangwali and Kyaka II Refugee settlements
REFNo: SS1387ES
Objectives are per the following themes
1. Gender and youth sub-component
•Identify current livelihood options, coping strategies and opportunities for women and youth in green business or enterprises including innovations for improving their participation
•Explore the nature, magnitude, influence and impact of gender dynamics and related factors on livelihoods in refugee and host communities
•Understand the level of women’s access, use and ownership of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and how existing ICTs could be leveraged for use in farming, business, and access to services
2. Market system diagnostic sub-component
a.To understand the market system, the context in which it operates, the various components of the system, the actors, opportunities, and the barriers;
b.To identify and analyse selected value chains taking into consideration the concept of refugee inclusion and resilience at heart.
3. Environmental and climate Risk assessment
a)Examine climate-related risks (drought, temperature increase, flooding, and or increase in weather volatility etc.) experienced in the proposed areas of implementation and their potential impact on the project’s intended outputs and outcomes;
b)Examine how the project may affect the environment and potentially increase vulnerability of the target population (disaggregated by age and sex) to climate change and other environmental shocks (maladaptation);
c)Identify measures to reduce vulnerability to climate-related risks, adapt to climate change and enhance environmental health and or productivity;
d)Identify opportunities for enhancing environmental health and promoting wider resilience and adaptation to climate change;
e)Identify and recommend eco-friendly value chains that have the potential to increase household incomes and wellbeing while enhancing environmental health and productivity.
4. Energy needs assessment
a)Understanding community practices (challenges and opportunities) and aspirations to solving energy needs
b)Assessing the level of community awareness about renewable energy benefits
c)Assessing availability, accessibility and affordability of renewable energy products in targeted refugee settlements and surrounding environs
d)Determining the level of utilization of clean energy by businesses and populations in the target area.
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Uganda |
2022-08-19 13:14:54 |
2025-08-19 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Fred Kyeyune
ID:
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HIV-1 Drug Resistance among People Living with HIV (PLHIV) on Dolutegravir-Based Regimens with Low Level Viremia in Uganda
REFNo: HS2389ES
To describe the prevalence and patterns of drug resistance mutations among PLHIV on DTG-based antiretroviral therapy with low level viremia (200-999 copies/mL), including the sub-populations of children and adolescents, pregnant and breastfeeding women and adults in Uganda
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Uganda |
2022-08-19 13:12:17 |
2025-08-19 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Pascal Saturday
ID:
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Prevalence, severity and factors associated with thrombocytopenia among pregnant women in third trimester at mbarara Regional Referral hospital
REFNo: HS2376ES
1. To determine the prevalence of thrombocytopenia among pregnant women in third trimester at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital
2. To describe the severity of thrombocytopenia among pregnant women in third trimester at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.
3. To determine the factors associated with thrombocytopenia among pregnant women in third trimester at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital
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Uganda |
2022-08-19 13:11:40 |
2025-08-19 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Annet Adong
ID:
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VALIDATING THE RESILIENCE METRICS FOR FOOD SECURITY AND WOMEN DIETARY DIVERSITY AMIDST COVID-19 IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS1370ES
1)Does Resilience Index estimated through RIMA change across waves in short time periods?
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Uganda |
2022-08-19 13:10:47 |
2025-08-19 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Isaac Ssewanyana
ID: UNCST-2020-R014336
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Evaluation of the performance of rapid diagnostics for SARS-CoV-2 self-testing in the hands of untrained lay users
REFNo: HS2391ES
2. To evaluate diagnostic accuracy of SARS-CoV-2 self-tests in specific subgroups defined based on the presence of symptoms, RT-PCR Ct values, vaccination status. ,1. To evaluate the usability in specific subgroups defined based on demographic characteristics such as age and education level,. To determine diagnostic accuracy of evaluated SARS-CoV-2 self-tests conducted by an untrained user compared with gold-standard real-time reverse-transcription PCR (RT-PCR) detecting SARS-CoV-2 RNA,4. To determine the concordance between the results of the evaluated SARS-CoV-2 self-tests conducted by an untrained user and results of the same assay conducted by a trained healthcare professional,3. To determine the usability of the SARS-CoV-2 self-tests among the intended users by assessing the errors made and difficulties faced by the users at each step of the self-testing process ,2. To determine the ability of the intended users to correctly interpret testing results by evaluating the correctness of users’ interpretation of contrived results,1. To determine the SARS-CoV-2 self-tests label comprehension by the intended users by assessing the extent to which the users understand the information in the self-test labelling ,
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Uganda |
2022-08-19 13:08:43 |
2025-08-19 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Felicitas Becker Maria
ID: UNCST-2021-R013460
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The Aftermath of Slavery in Uganda
REFNo: SS1049ES
This project aims to;1) establish what happened to the thousands of slaves present in Uganda in ca. 1880 and to their descendants over the twentieth century, 2) to explain why the aftermath of slavery is so little discussed in the written sources and historiography of the region, and 3) to trace the social and political legacies of slavery up to the present. The research will help stake holders have knowledge and understanding of historical events/processes, learn from the past and identify vulnerable communities and the way they navigate life. It will help us to understand how society was organized, rediscover forgotten men and women who lived through one of the most challenging times of our lives and advance knowledge about vulnerable groups.
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Germany |
2022-08-19 13:07:55 |
2025-08-19 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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JULIET KWABAHO KANSHUMBUSHE MUJUNI
ID:
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Social Cultural Practices and Fertility Behaviour among Banyankole Families in Sheema Municipality
REFNo: SS1310ES
1. Examine the Reproductive related cultural practices prevalent among the male and female Banyankole aged 15 years and above in Sheema Municipality.
2. Examine Socio-Cultural motivators of fertility among Banyankole couples in Sheema Municipality
3. Determine the linkages between Socio-cultural practices and fertility behaviour among the Female and Male Banyankole aged 15 years and above living in Sheema Municipality.
4. Examine the influence of prevailing cultural practices on fertility behaviour of the Banyankole living in Sheema Municipality
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Uganda |
2022-08-19 13:06:47 |
2025-08-19 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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NAMANYA NAOMI
ID:
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Ethical implications of Uganda's Education System on Graduates
REFNo: SS1312ES
-To examine the philosophy guiding the Uganda's education system
-To discuss the purpose of this education in relation to graduates
-To suggest possible model to guide Uganda's education system
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Uganda |
2022-08-19 13:05:56 |
2025-08-19 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Jason Pope Neal
ID:
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FACILITATING CONSENSUS, CREATING A TOOL: UNDERSTANDING COMMUNITY VALUES OF SCREENING FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING AMONG UGANDAN DOMESTIC WORKERS RETURNING FROM THE GULF STATES
REFNo: SS1334ES
1. Understand how women who have travelled from Uganda to the Gulf States for domestic work view approaches to identifying individuals who have experienced exploitation.
2. Identify the 6 questions that are most sensitive and specific to the human trafficking among women that travel from Uganda to the Gulf States for domestic work.
3. Develop a consensus among key thought leaders as to the types of questions that need to be represented in a screening tool.
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USA |
2022-08-19 13:04:25 |
2025-08-19 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Moses Muhumuza Fisha
ID:
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Foot abduction brace adherence during the Ponseti Method of clubfoot treatment in Uganda
REFNo: HS2335ES
Overall Goal: In children treated for clubfoot, to prevent relapse with poor foot functionality, with the resulting painful, emotional, social, and financial stress for the patients and their family
Objective: To determine the functionality of the foot of children born with clubfoot, who did not adhere to the foot abduction bracing phase in the Ponseti Method and the reasons for non-adherence.
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Uganda |
2022-08-19 13:03:13 |
2025-08-19 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Lydia Boyd
ID:
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Maternal Health Beyond the Clinic: Women's Attitudes about Reproductive Care Providers in Uganda
REFNo: SS1337ES
Qualitative study of women's decision making and access to maternal health providers.
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USA |
2022-08-16 14:17:05 |
2025-08-16 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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