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Henry Akra Ayias
ID: UNCST-2026-R023985
Recommendations for Learning Management Systems Usage and e-learning Quality in Ugandan Higher Education Institutions
REFNo: SS5815ES

The theoretical secondary objectives are: – to establish the effect of behavioural intention on the usage behaviour of the LMS at the institute – to establish the effect of performance expectancy on behavioural intention to use the LMS at the institute as moderated by gender and age – to establish the effect of effort expectancy on behavioural intention to use the LMS at the institute as moderated by gender, age and experience – to establish the effect of the social influence on behavioural intention to use the LMS at the institute as moderated by gender, age and experience – to establish the effect of the facilitating conditions on use behaviour as moderated by age and experience The empirical primary objectives are: – to establish the effect of the performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence and facilitating conditions on the quality of e-learning at the institute. – to establish other factors that affect the behaviour intention and use behaviour of the LMS at the institute
Uganda 2026-09-17 13:47:14 2029-09-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Abdifitah Mohamed Abdullahi
ID: UNCST-2026-R025147
Molecular Characterization of Escherichia coli Isolated from Women with Urinary Tract Infections at Mogadishu Somalia Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan Teaching Hospital
REFNo: HS8472ES

1.3 Research Objectives 1.3.1 General Objective To determine the prevalence, molecular characteristics, and antimicrobial resistance profile of E. coli isolated from women with UTIs at Mogadishu, Somalia, Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Teaching Hospital. 1.3.2 Specific Objectives i. To determine the prevalence of E. coli isolates from women with UTIs at Mogadishu, Somalia, Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Teaching Hospital. ii. To identify factors associated with E. coli isolates from women with UTIs at Mogadishu, Somalia, Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Teaching Hospital. iii. To determine the antimicrobial susceptibility profiles of E. coli isolates from women with UTIs at Mogadishu, Somalia, Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Teaching Hospital. iv. To identify selected antimicrobial resistance genes in E. coli isolates from women with UTIs at Mogadishu, Somalia, Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Teaching Hospital. v. To determine the phylogenetic relationships of E. coli isolates from women with UTIs at Mogadishu, Somalia, Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Teaching Hospital.
Somalia 2026-09-14 13:53:04 2029-09-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Moses Mulumba
ID: UNCST-2022-R008759
Realising the Right to the Enjoyment of Scientific Progress in Africa: A Mapping of Laws, Policies and Institutional Frameworks
REFNo: HS8624ES

To develop policy recommendations that strengthen Africa’s capacity to realise the Right to Enjoy the Benefits of Scientific Progress.,To explore how African philosophical frameworks, such as Ubuntu, can inform ethical approaches to benefit sharing.,To identify gaps within current governance systems that limit equitable access to scientific innovations.,To examine how research ethics committees and regulatory institutions address issues of population-level benefits in scientific research.,To analyze the legal and policy frameworks governing scientific research and benefit sharing in selected African Countries.,To analyze the strengthened ethical, legal, and policy frameworks that enable equitable population-level benefit sharing from scientific research in Africa,
Uganda 2026-09-14 12:41:51 2029-09-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
silverno Tweshengyereze
ID: UNCST-2026-R023795
The Experience of Single parenting among Landslide Displaced Communities in Bulambuli District, Eastern Uganda
REFNo: SS5888ES

i. To explore the meanings single parents in landslide displacement attach to single parenting in Bulambuli district. ii. To investigate the parenting practices of single parents among landslide displaced communities in Bulambuli district. iii. To examine the support systems that influence the experience of single parenting among landslide displaced communities in Bulambuli district.
Uganda 2026-09-14 12:38:04 2029-09-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Robert MPIIRA
ID: UNCST-2022-R005391
An Exploratory Pilot Study on the Effect of Perceptions towards Old-age, Children’s Support, Household Decision-making Dynamics and Financial Literacy on the Awareness and Demand for Contributory Pensions in Uganda.
REFNo: SS5800ES

(i) Assess how (and whether) individuals in low-income households prepare for old age.
(ii) Examine the relationship between demand for a new government-backed contributory pension scheme on one part, and the level of government subsidies.
(iii) Examine the relationship between demand for a new government-backed contributory pensions scheme on one side, and the expectations of old-age, support from children, decision making within the household and financial literacy

Uganda 2026-09-14 12:29:39 2029-09-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Chorey Michael
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THE MANAGEMENT OF RURAL COMMUNITY BASED CHURCH FOUNDED PROJECTS THE CASE OF: KARAMOJA INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (KIDS)
REFNo: SS5951ES

(i) To evaluate the achievements of Karamoja integrated development services during its active operation. (ii) To analyze challenges the project met in the cause of its implementation process. (iii) To assess ways on how the church could reorganize and reposition herself in recovery of her community- based projects.
Uganda 2026-09-14 11:59:38 2029-09-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Kule Joram
ID: UNCST-2026-R023529
THE ROLE OF EFFECTIVE DISCIPLESHIP IN THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH OF UGANDA.
REFNo: SS5712ES

•To identify and discuss the core defining features of effective discipleship and the extent to which they have been evident in Church ministry. •To explore and examine the role of effective discipleship in the life of the Church of Uganda. •To highlight challenges that have affected effective discipleship in the selected dioceses and how these challenges can be overcome. •To analyze the research findings and develop an effective and relevant discipleship strategy suitable for the Church of Uganda.
Uganda 2026-09-14 11:58:05 2029-09-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Geofrey Arum Komakech
ID: UNCST-2026-R023698
Teacher Motivation Strategies and Success of Accelerated Education Program (AEP)
REFNo: SS6044ES

Purpose of the Study
The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between teacher motivation strategies and key indicators of Accelerated Education Program (AEP) success in the ECHO INCLUDE project in Obongi District. Specifically, the study examines how intrinsic and extrinsic motivation strategies are associated with learning outcomes, enrolment and retention rates, and student well-being among refugee and host community learners.

Specific Objectives
The study will:
a) Examine the relationship between intrinsic motivation strategies (such as professional development, recognition, and sense of accomplishment) are associated with learning outcomes in AEPs.
b) Assess the association between extrinsic motivation strategies (including financial incentives, working conditions, and job security) and teacher retention as well as student enrolment in AEPs.
Uganda 2026-09-14 11:55:26 2029-09-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Damalie Nakanjako
ID: UNCST-2019-R000383
HIV-1 viral reservoirs in tissues of anti-retroviral therapy (ART)- treated individuals who die of any cause in Uganda (HIVE STUDY)
REFNo: HS6787ES

Overall aim: To characterize the HIV-1 viral reservoir size and clonality using autopsy derived tissue and correlate them with drug penetration levels among HIV infected ART treated adults who die in Uganda; where non-B HIV subtypes (A, D, and AD) predominate.
Specific aims:
1. To characterize HIV reservoir in postmortem tissues and compartments of HIV-infected ART-treated adults dying (all-cause mortality) with non-B HIV subtypes, within 24 hours of death at Mulago hospital, Uganda
2. To correlate HIV reservoir size and clonality with ART drug penetration levels in tissues (including brain, lymph nodes, spleen, reproductive organs) of ART-treated adults dying, with non-B HIV subtypes in Uganda
3: To correlate HIV reservoir size and clonality with tissues with persistent immune activation and immune exhaustion among HIV-infected ART-treated adults dying (all-cause mortality), with non-B HIV subtypes
4. To correlate HIV reservoir size and clonality with tissue histopathological findings among ART-treated adults dying with non-B HIV subtypes in Uganda
Uganda 2026-09-11 13:07:31 2029-09-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ZILLY BUZA
ID: UNCST-2025-R022000
Integrating Information Communication Technology (ICT) in Teacher Performance Management: A Case Study of the TELA machine in a Public Primary School, Arua City, Uganda.
REFNo: SS4535ES

1. Explore how teachers perceive and use the TELA machine professionally.
2. Identify the benefits and challenges of TELA in managing teacher performance.
3. Examine the implications of TELA for teacher accountability, classroom practice, and learner engagement.
4. Recommend strategies for more effective and sustainable integration of TELA in school-level performance management.

Uganda 2026-09-11 13:05:29 2029-09-11 Social Science and Humanities Clinical Trial Degree Award
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