Jennifer Verdolin
ID:
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Testing the Feasibility of Community Driven Course Development: A New Paradigm in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
REFNo: NS364ES
Together with local community experts create two university level online courses in the areas of wildlife conservation and ecotourism. The courses, when offered to students outside of Uganda will incorporate profit sharing so that part of the tuition fees go back to the communities that helped develop the courses.
1. Collaborate with Conservation Through Public Health (CTPH) to connect with local community experts to
develop two online university courses in wildlife conservation and ecotourism.
2) Provide guest lectures and workshops to faculty at Kabale University on science communication and online course development
3. Conduct a special podcast series: Voices of Uganda where I invite community members and local experts to share their experience.
4. Develop a strategic plan development to recruit university partners
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USA |
2022-09-29 13:34:29 |
2025-09-29 |
Natural Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Joseph Wasswa Ziritwawula
ID:
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IMPLEMENTATION OF NOISE POLLUTION CONTROL POLICY IN URBAN-UGANDA: ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE IN KAMPALA
REFNo: SS1221ES
1. To investigate the implementation of noise pollution control policy, in Lugaba City Division, Kampala Capital City.
2. To critically analyze the enforcement of noise control mechanisms, in Lugaba City Division, Kampala Capital City
3. To investigate citizens’ compliance with noise pollution control regulations, in Lugaba City Division, Kampala Capital City.
4. To inquire into citizens’’ perceptions on noise pollution control policy implementation, enforcement and compliance, in Lugaba City Division, Kampala Capital City.
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Uganda |
2022-09-29 13:31:58 |
2025-09-29 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Benedetta Lerva
ID:
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Long-term Follow-up Surveys of the MasterCard Foundation
Scholars Program
REFNo: SS1456ES
a) To investigate whether the program puts beneficiary students on a sustained human capital accumulation path and what are the
returns to secondary education generated by the program.
b) To investigate whether the program promotes gains in consumption, health,
assets, livestock holdings, and savings
c)Identify areas where the program successfully spurred systems change within partner schools, TVET institutions, employers, and/or the government; and
d)Evaluate the resilience of both Scholars and the educational system within the context of COVID- 19 shocks and identify potential areas where resilience could be further developed or strengthened.
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Italy |
2022-09-29 13:29:36 |
2025-09-29 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Alexandra Schubert Victoria
ID:
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Implications of Chronic Pain Relief for Economic Decision-Making among Low-Income Individuals in Uganda
REFNo: SS1462ES
Discern the effect of pain relief on economic preferences (risk, time, and social preferences)
Implications of pain relief for labor supply and earnings. This will be studied to understand poverty-related income dynamics.
Implications of pain-relief for real-effort task game. The study of self-reported labor data will be completed by a small real-effort task game, where participants can earn additional income for sorting beans
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Germany |
2022-09-29 13:25:55 |
2025-09-29 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Francis Kiweewa
ID: UNCST-2020-R014929
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A Global Multi-Center, Randomized, Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Phase 3 Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety and Immunogenicity of SARS-CoV-2 mRNA Vaccine (LVRNA009) for the Prevention of COVID-19 in Participants Aged 18 Years and Older
REFNo: HS2476ES
The objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness, safety, and the ability of the study vaccine to provoke an immune response in your body against COVID-19. This study is necessary because the COVID-19 epidemic poses a significant global health challenge, and a large number of effective vaccines are still needed for the future.
A total of approximately 34,000 participants like you from around the world, such as Africa and Asia will participate in this study. The entire study will last approximately 20 months, and your participation will last approximately at least 17 months. (The exact duration of your participation in the study may depend on the specific situation of the study. Please consult your study doctor at that time.)
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Uganda |
2022-09-28 14:10:52 |
2025-09-28 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Christine Nalwadda Kayemba
ID: UNCST-2020-R014220
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AN IMPACT EVALUATION OF AN INTEGRATED COMMUNITY-BASED MEDICAL AND PSYCHO-SOCIAL CARE AND GBV SENSITIZATION INTERVENTION FOR SEXUAL VIOLENCE SURVIVORS IN ADJUMANI, UGANDA
REFNo: HS2438ES
5. To evaluate the effectiveness of post-rape medical care and gender transformative GBV approaches integrated into existing community-based services in adolescents, adults, faith and non-faith leaders, CHW/Vs, and women-led organizations in refugee settlements and host population in Adjumani district.,4. To understand the extent to which the provision of community-level care following the event of sexual violence by CHWs in humanitarian settings is feasible. ,3. To assess the safety aspects of community provision of sexual violence care by community health workers (CHWs). ,2. To assess the extent to which community members have access to GBV prevention and care services (community or health centers) to receive medical and psychosocial care if needed.,1. To undertake an assessment of GBV Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) of young people and adults in refugee and host communities within Adjumani district.,The general objective is to evaluate an enhanced version of the integrated community-based medical care for SV survivors model that includes gender transformative GBV prevention and response approaches based on the latest clinical guidance and social and behavioral change evidence in refugee settlements and host populations in Adjumani district so as to generate evidence that will inform evidence-based planning, implementation and form a basis for monitoring and evaluation of the program interventions. ,
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Uganda |
2022-09-28 14:08:14 |
2025-09-28 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Saint Kizito Omala
ID: UNCST-2021-R011804
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Improving the employability of University graduates through effective
internship programs: The impact of HEST’s internship Approach
REFNo: SS1212ES
(i) To assess the impact of the HEST internship approach on the employability
(e.g. workplace and life-based skills) of university graduates
(ii) To evaluate the level of satisfaction and motivation of university graduates
under the HEST internship placement approach.
(iii) To assess the level of satisfaction of the industry in university graduates’
workplace and life-based skills under the HEST internship approach
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Uganda |
2022-09-27 16:39:12 |
2025-09-27 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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FELIX MMATA MULANDA
ID:
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EVALUATION OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE: CASE OF NSSF UGANDA HEADOFFICE
REFNo: SS1187ES
The following are the objectives of the study:
(i) To analyse the effects of transparency on organizational performance of NSSF Uganda.
(ii) To analyse the effects of accountability on organizational performance of NSSF Uganda.
(iii) To analyse the effects of equity on organizational performance of NSSF Uganda.
(iv) To analyse the effects of board composition on organizational performance of NSSF Uganda.
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Kenya |
2022-09-27 16:36:42 |
2025-09-27 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Mary Kyohere
ID: UNCST-2022-R010792
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A Study to explore attitudes and experiences of health workers, pregnant and breastfeeding women and their partners taking part in and consenting to maternal vaccine trials (PREPARE WP6)
REFNo: SS1278ES
Primary objectives
1. To explore pregnant women and breast feeding mother’s attitudes and experiences taking part in maternal vaccine clinical trials.
2. To explore pregnant women and breastfeeding women’s attitudes and experiences of the consent process in maternal vaccine trials.
3. To determine the level of current understanding and experience of healthcare professionals seeking consent for maternal vaccine clinical trials.
4. To explore attitudes of partners/close relatives to pregnant and breast feeding women and other community stakeholders to decision making for involvement in clinical trials.
Secondary objectives:
1. To assess the level of current understanding of information in existing clinical trials for pregnant and breastfeeding women, their families and the wider community.
2. To explore the drivers and barriers to involvement in clinical trials for pregnant women and their significant others.
3. To explore who should be involved in decision making for pregnant women to participate in a clinical trial.
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Uganda |
2022-09-27 16:25:57 |
2025-09-27 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Claire Gibson Elizabeth
ID:
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Christian leadership in international schools; reflecting on and exploring how headteachers establish, articulate and maintain an ethos that provides a compelling vision of Christian faith.
REFNo: SS1280ES
To understand the various ways highly effective leaders lead. Thinking about specifically leadership of Christian International schools.
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UK |
2022-09-27 16:23:44 |
2025-09-27 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Emmy Okello
ID: UNCST-2020-R009792
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“Active Case Detection and Decentralized Dynamic Registry to Improve the Uptake of Rheumatic Heart Disease Secondary Prevention” ADD-RHD "Part 2B"
REFNo: HS2351ES
Primary Objectives
Objective 1 (Aim 1): To determine the diagnostic performance (sensitivity and specificity) of primary MOH nurses who have completed certification in focused echocardiography acquisition and interpretation by expert trainers to accurately identify patients who are screen positive and screen negative for rheumatic heart disease.
Objective 2 (Aim 2): To determine the diagnostic performance (sensitivity and specificity) of secondary MOH nurses who have completed certification in focused echocardiography acquisition and interpretation by MOH nurse trainers to accurately identify patients who are screen positive and screen negative for rheumatic heart disease.
Secondary Objectives:
• RHD and echocardiography knowledge
• Provider satisfaction with training curriculum
• Time to certification
• Screening volumes
• Longitudinal image quality
• Provider confidence
• Diagnostic performance for other common categories of cardiac diseases: moderate/severe left ventricular dysfunction, moderate/severe pericardial effusion.
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Uganda |
2022-09-27 16:22:25 |
2025-09-27 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Jafesi Pulle
ID: UNCST-2020-R014213
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A User-Centered Automated Two-way Messaging System to Support Prophylaxis Adherence in Rheumatic Heart Disease
REFNo: HS2411ES
1: Employ a user-centered design to develop a message bank and a two-way messaging intervention to support RHD secondary antibiotic prophylaxis in Uganda.
2: Compare patient-reported outcomes between RHD patients who receive standard prophylaxis support (current ACT platform) and those who receive enhanced prophylaxis support (current ACT platform + SMS intervention).
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Uganda |
2022-09-27 16:15:50 |
2025-09-27 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Rita Makabayi-Mugabe
ID:
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Evaluation of barriers and facilitators to access to tuberculosis (TB) care in Uganda.
REFNo: HS2441ES
To find out barriers to access to TB care among patients and health workers in Uganda
To find out facilitators to access to TB care among patients and health workers in Uganda
To document intervention functions to alleviate barriers to and enhance facilitators for access to TB care in Uganda
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Uganda |
2022-09-23 12:52:32 |
2025-09-23 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Isaac Ssewanyana
ID: UNCST-2020-R014336
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2019-nCoV Antigen Test (Later Flow Method) Diagnostic sensitivity and diagnostic specificity. "Clinical Performance Study Plan - CPSP nr. WON-CPH 22-038"
REFNo: HS2419ES
• Establish the diagnostic sensitivity and diagnostic specificity of the Wondfo 2019-nCoV Antigen Test (Lateral Flow Method) in a self-testing environment when performed by laymen and to provide data to demonstrate the product is safe and effective for its intended use.
• To assess the usability of the self-test for its intended use by laymen, the laymen will be observed by healthcare professionals. These observations will be captured using a questionnaire-based survey.
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Uganda |
2022-09-23 12:49:47 |
2025-09-23 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Catriona Waitt John
ID: UNCST-2019-R001068
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An Evaluation of the HIV Self-Testing 10X investment in Uganda
REFNo: HS2397ES
1. To determine (i) impact of HIVST within priority populations and (ii) demonstrate the demographics of those taking up testing and (iii) identify target populations not being reached
2. Identify the gaps in the HIV prevention and care cascades from distribution of HIVST kits to confirmatory testing, linkage to care and provision of ART or preventative services
3. Determine the health provider costs of different HIVST distribution models, and which models or combination of models are cost-effective for policy makers in Nigeria and Uganda to implement.
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UK |
2022-09-23 12:46:13 |
2025-09-23 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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George Mudanga Mukone
ID: UNCST-2022-R003997
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Mapping the Geographical Distribution and Risk factors of Podoconiosis in Uganda
REFNo: HS2442ES
I. To investigate the spatial distribution of podoconiosis and Tungiasis in Uganda,
II. To quantify the population at risk of podoconiosis Uganda
III. To establish the association between Podoconiosis and tungiasis as co-morbidities in Uganda
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Uganda |
2022-09-23 12:44:23 |
2025-09-23 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Susan Babirye
ID: UNCST-2021-R013201
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Analysis of the impact of COVID-19 on employment, economic status, and HIV risk and vulnerability among women living in urban informal settlements in two cities in Uganda: a participatory action research
REFNo: HS2458ES
1. To evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on employment (paid and unpaid work) and socio-economic status of women living in urban informal settlements in Kampala and Mbale city.
2. To determine how the changes in employment and economic status have influenced risk and vulnerability to HIV among women living in urban informal settlements in Kampala and Mbale city.
3. To explore the strategies implemented by women living in urban informal settlements in Kampala and Mbale city to cope with COVID-19-related work stress that expose them to HIV risk and vulnerability.
4. To examine the difference between existing COVID-19 recovery interventions in Uganda and the current socioeconomic and health needs of women living in urban informal settlements in Kampala and Mbale city as regards to safeguarding from HIV risk and vulnerability.
5. To convene key stakeholders to deliberate on the findings of study questions 1, 2, 3 and 4 in order to collectively identify and co-design gender transformative solutions to improve the socioeconomic well-being and reduce HIV risk and vulnerability among women living in urban informal settlements and living with HIV.
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Uganda |
2022-09-23 12:39:21 |
2025-09-23 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Eddy Walakira Joshua
ID: UNCST-2022-R009077
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Costs and benefits of ethical recruitment to Overseas Private Recruitment Agencies
in Uganda
REFNo: SS1410ES
The objective of this case study is to use a market-based lens to assess the business case for the IRIS CBP in the Ugandan context.
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Uganda |
2022-09-23 12:32:59 |
2025-09-23 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Joseph OPUL
ID:
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Contribution of Education to Resilience of Refugee Learners, A Case Study of Primary Schools in Nakivale Settlement, Isingiro District, Western Uganda
REFNo: SS1448ES
i.To assess the contribution of the curriculum to resilience of refugee learners; A case study of primary schools in Nakivale refugee’s settlement, Isingiro District, Western Uganda.
ii.To examine the role of teachers in resilience of refugee learners; A case study of primary schools in Nakivale refugee’s settlement, Isingiro District, Western Uganda.
iii.To examine the role of school leadership in resilience of refugee learners; A Case study of Primary schools in Nakivale refugee’s settlement, Isingiro District, Western Uganda.
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Uganda |
2022-09-23 12:15:46 |
2025-09-23 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Rose Nakasi
ID: UNCST-2022-R010805
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Building AI Based Models for Diagnosis of Malaria
REFNo: SIR131ES
General Objective
To develop machine learning diagnostic systems from thick and thin blood smear image datasets for automated diagnosis of malaria in Uganda.
Specific Objectives
To achieve this, the project will have the following specific objectives;
1. To collect, curate and generate an open and labeled standardized malaria image dataset of thick and thin blood smear images from Uganda.
2. Develop machine learning models for automated detection of malaria in thick and thin blood smear images.
3. To build mobile and web-based applications for automated diagnosis of malaria.
4. To validate the developed ML models with expert ground truth annotations for malaria diagnosis.
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Uganda |
2022-09-23 12:14:44 |
2025-09-23 |
Engineering and Technology |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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