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Okoya  James Nil
ID: UNCST-2024-R004572
Anaerobic co-digestion of Cow dung with Soya bean and sunflower wastes. Process Optimization and Life Cycle Assessment.
REFNo: SIR530ES

The general objective of the study is to evaluate the applicability of anaerobic co-digestion of Cow dung with soya bean and sunflower wastes.
Specific Objectives:
i. Characterize the physical and chemical properties of cow dung, on-farm Soya bean, and Sunflower Wastes.
ii. Optimize anaerobic co-digestion conditions of cow dung with on-farm soya bean and sunflower wastes.
iii. Quantify the GHG emissions from the AcoD to estimate their environmental impacts.
Uganda 2025-07-10 13:43:28 2028-07-10 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Jasmine Therese Arcilla Baltazar
ID: UNCST-2025-R017891
Tapeworms, Gender and Pig Farming
REFNo: HS6091ES

The overall aim of this research is to develop a deeper understanding of the socioecological gender structures that lead to the endemicity of Taenia solium in smallholder pig farming communities in northern Uganda, focusing on the formed perceptions and behavioral outcomes related to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and pig care taking. The following are the sub objectives. 1) To explore how gender structures shape understanding of pig wellbeing and WASH-related caretaking practices. 2) To understand the ways gender structures in smallholder pig farming communities in Uganda influence the perception of health risks in relation to T. solium and WASH practices. 3) To find ways for socioecological and gender ‘spill-overs’ to be better integrated into One Health-WASH approaches in smallholder pig farming communities in Uganda.
Philippines 2025-07-10 13:40:32 2028-07-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Clare Clingain
ID: UNCST-2020-R014406
Unpacking mentorship effects for hosts and refugees in Nairobi and Kampala
REFNo: SS3924ES

1. Understand why mentorship may work better for certain demographic subgroups. 2. Understand why women appeared to not benefit from any arm of the program, and better understand what changes or additions to both cash and mentorship programs may be necessary to see similar improvements for women as for men
USA 2025-07-10 13:38:24 2028-07-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Sande Ojara
ID: UNCST-2019-R000236
Pilot Validation of the verify-IMI for comprehensive maternal-perinatal risk assessment and tracking at St. Mary’s Lacor Hospital, Gulu city, Uganda.
REFNo: HS6054ES

1.3 Study Objectives
1.3.1 General Objective
To validate the Verify-IMI software for maternal-perinatal risk assessment and tracking, assessing its accuracy, feasibility, and impact on clinical decision-making at St. Mary's Lacor Hospital.
1.3.2 Specific Objectives
● To train and assess healthcare workers' proficiency in using Verify-IMI for maternal-perinatal risk assessment and monitoring.
● To evaluate the accuracy and predictive performance of the Verify-IMI software in identifying high-risk pregnancies compared to standard clinical assessments.
● To determine the impact of Verify-IMI on clinical decision-making, maternal-perinatal risk stratification, and early intervention.
● To assess the feasibility and acceptability of Verify-IMI among healthcare providers and pregnant women at St. Mary's Lacor Hospital.

Uganda 2025-07-10 13:37:15 2028-07-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
SSENTONGO JOHN
ID: UNCST-2025-R016726
COMMUNITY PERSPECTIVES, EXPERIENCES, AND FACTORS THAT SHAPE THE PERCEPTIONS ON THE INFORMED CONSENT PROCESS IN PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH IN BUSHENYI DISTRICT, SOUTHWESTERN UGANDA
REFNo: HS6055ES

Objectives:

Main Objective
1. To examine the community perspectives, experiences, and factors that shape the perceptions on the informed consent process in public health research in Bushenyi district, Southwestern Uganda.
Specific Objectives
1. To explore the perspectives of community members concerning the informed consent process in public health research in Bushenyi District, Southwestern Uganda.
2. To describe the experiences of community members concerning the informed consent process in public health research in Bushenyi District, Southwestern Uganda.
3. To establish the factors that shape the perceptions on the informed consent process in public health research in Bushenyi district, Southwestern Uganda.
Uganda 2025-07-10 13:33:40 2028-07-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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