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JACKSON TUHIRIRWE
ID: UNCST-2025-R018361
 SACCO PRACTICES AND PERFOMANCE OF SMEs in KABALE District
REFNo: SS4012ES

1) To examine the effect of credit policy by SACCOs and performance of SMEs in Kabale, 2) To establish the effect of Savings on performance the small and medium enterprises in Kabale District. 3) To assess the effect of credit extension on performance of SMEs in Kabale. 4) To establish the effect of financial literacy on performance of SMEs performance in Kabale.
Uganda 2025-07-14 15:56:17 2028-07-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Felix Wamono
ID: UNCST-2024-R003397
 strengthening medical waste management system in Kampala City,Uganda
REFNo: HS6100ES

General objectives
to establish an efficient on-line automated medical waste management system that shall allow participation of the community and the regulator through the provision of the real time tracking of medical waste from point of generation, collection and disposal hence improving health and environment.
specific objectives
1. to examine the existing medical waste management processes for KCCA health facilities and private clinics within Kampala City
2.to develop an on-line and automated medical waste management system to track and monitor the medical waste management disposal process in KCCA public health facilities and private clinics in all the five divisions of Kampala city
3.to establish medical waste management focal persons in health care facilities.
Uganda 2025-07-14 15:54:30 2028-07-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Seku Michael .
ID: UNCST-2024-R016404
 An Examination of Child Protection Mechanisms for School Going Children in Conflict-Affected Areas of Kasese District, Uganda
REFNo: SS3967ES

Main objective/ purpose
• To examine the child protection mechanisms for school going children in conflict areas of Kasese district.
Specific Objectives
1. To describe the experiences and perceptions of Community Development Officers regarding tools and techniques used to protect school going children during conflicts.
2. To understand how stakeholders perceive the responsiveness of the Child Protection Helpline in responding to incidents of alarm from school going children during conflicts.
3. To assess how Child Rights Clubs empower school going children to participate in their own protection before, during, and after conflicts.
4. To gather insights from stakeholders on the perceived impact of government programs in protecting school going children from violence, abuse, exploitation, and neglect during conflicts.

 Uganda 2025-07-14 15:51:51 2028-07-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
SSEBAGALA  CYPRIAN
ID: UNCST-2024-R002071
 TALENT MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND EMPLOYEE TURNOVER IN SELECTED HIGHER INSTITUTIONS OF LEARNING IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS3742ES

(i) To examine the effect of Competency Mapping on Employee turnover in higher institution of learning in Uganda
(ii) To assess how Succession management affects Employee turnover in higher institution of learning in Uganda
(iii) To evaluate the effect of Career management on Employee turnover in higher institution of learning in Uganda
(iv) To examine the contributing role of talent management practices on employee turnover in higher institution of learning in Uganda
(v) To evaluate how Workplace Environment moderates the effect of Talent Management Practices on Employee turnover in higher institution of learning in Uganda

Uganda 2025-07-14 15:50:47 2028-07-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Brian Kibirige
ID: UNCST-2023-R007728
 The Impact of School-Based Agriculture Education programs on Positive Youth Development in Uganda: A Comparative study.
REFNo: SS3954ES

To develop a comprehensive model that integrates key aspects of positive youth development within Ugandan SBAE programs for secondary school students. ,To measure students’ perceptions of the impact of PYD training within school-based agricultural education (SBAE) programs. ,To compare the Positive Youth Outcomes of Ugandan secondary school students in SBAE programs with YoFFA and those without YoFFA. ,To determine the extent of PYD training integration within school-based agricultural education (SBAE) programs.  ,To investigate specific activities of positive youth development within Ugandan school-based agricultural education (SBAE) programs.  ,To explore how school-based agriculture education programs in Uganda foster positive youth development among secondary school students.,
 Uganda 2025-07-14 12:47:20 2028-07-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Geoffrey Tabo Olok
ID: UNCST-2023-R005911
 Leveraging ICT affordances to control online abuse of children at home in Gulu City, Northern Uganda
REFNo: SIR509ES

General Objective The main objective is to develop a dedicated application that offers a multifaceted control of harmful/inappropriate contents at home or outside school environment to minimize children vulnerability during online learning, drawing on insights from psychology (child development), computer science (management of information flow) for education. Specific Objectives i. To determine the prevalence of uncontrolled inappropriate and harmful information to learners ii. To assess knowledge, attitude and practices of parents and teachers towards children protection during online learning iii. To develop an application to filter inappropriate and harmful information during online learning iv. To test and validate the effectiveness of the developed application by deploying it on selected devices against which we can verify the filtering capability.
Uganda 2025-07-14 12:43:25 2028-07-14 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Catherine Atahigwa
ID: UNCST-2024-R005083
 Socio-cultural factors and fertility preferences in Southwestern Uganda: A case study of Rubirizi district.
REFNo: SS2907ES

1. To examine how cultural norms and beliefs influence individuals’ attitudes towards family size and childbearing among women and men in the Rubirizi district. 2. To explore how gender roles and power dynamics within relationships influence reproductive decision-making among women and men in the Rubirizi district. 3. To investigate how gender and economic status intersect to influence fertility preferences among men and women in the Rubirizi district.
 Uganda 2025-07-14 12:14:00 2028-07-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Eumu Benard
ID: UNCST-2024-R016554
 THE IMPLIMENTATION OF THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT POLICY ON SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT IN UGANDA: A CASE OF URBAN CENTRES IN EASTERN UGANDA
REFNo: SS3555ES

1.4.1 General Objective
The major aim of the study is to assess the implementation of National Environment Management Policy on solid waste management in urban centres in Eastern Uganda.
1.4.2 Specific Objectives
1. To assess the effectiveness of the National Environmental Management Policy implementation mechanisms on Solid Waste Management in Urban centres in eastern Uganda.
2. To establish the extent to which stakeholders are engaged in the implementation of the National Environmental Management Policy towards Solid Waste Management in Urban centres.
3. To examine the influence of policy environment on the implementation of national environmental management policy on Solid Waste Management in Urban centres in Eastern Uganda.

 Uganda 2025-07-11 18:03:42 2028-07-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Felix Magala
ID: UNCST-2024-R016043
 Incidence of Post-Operative Sore Throat Among Patients Undergoing Open Abdominal Surgery: A Randomized Control Trial Comparing Video and Direct Laryngoscopy
REFNo: HS5685ES

To compare the incidence of POST, and recovery from POST following intubation using Video laryngoscopy or Direct laryngoscopy during general anaesthesia among general surgery patients undergoing laparotomy at MRRH
1. To determine the incidence of POST in the first 24 hours following intubation with either Video-laryngoscopy or Direct-laryngoscopy for patients undergoing open abdominal surgery at MRRH
2. To determine the recovery time from POST among patients intubated with Video laryngoscopy compared to Direct-laryngoscopy.
3. To describe the symptoms associated with POST amongst patients intubated for open abdominal surgery
 Uganda 2025-07-11 18:00:56 2028-07-11 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Degree Award
Josephine Tumuhamye NONE
ID: UNCST-2024-R015885
 Rapid detection of neonatal bloodstream infections using next generation sequencing in Uganda
REFNo: HS5942ES

1. To estimate the proportion of neonates with a possible bloodstream infection with culture-negative sepsis in whom (a) pathogen(s) is identified using NGS 2. To compare the proportion of neonates with a positive blood culture test versus the proportion of neonates with a positive next-generation sequencing test. 3. To compare the sensitivity and specificity of Blood Culture and NGS in identifying (a) pathogen(s) of possible bloodstream infection compared to a composite reference standard (consisting of all microbiological tests and clinical adjudication)
Uganda 2025-07-11 17:59:54 2028-07-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Opiyo Solomon
ID: UNCST-2025-R018201
 Role of Public Libraries in Smart Cities in Uganda
REFNo: SS3927ES

1) Examine the extent to which public libraries are integrated into the technological infrastructure of Smart Cities.
2) Investigate how public libraries support/engage with the Community to foster innovative participation/interaction with Smart City Initiatives.
3) Determine whether public libraries\' involvement in smart city development is significant.
4) Develop recommendations for enhancing the role of public libraries in developing Smart Cities.
 Uganda 2025-07-11 17:56:57 2028-07-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
MUWANGUZI MOSES
ID: UNCST-2021-R013695
 Early childhood adversities, resilience and HIV care outcomes among adolescents and young adults living with HIV in rural Uganda
REFNo: HS6168ES

1) To determine relationship between ACEs and HIV treatment outcomes (ART adherence and retention in HIV care) among AYLHIV at the HIV adolescent clinic in southwestern Uganda. 2) To determine the mediating role of resilience on the relationship between ACEs and HIV treatment outcomes (ART adherence and retention in HIV care) among AYLHIV at the HIV adolescent clinic in southwestern Uganda.
 Uganda 2025-07-11 17:55:44 2028-07-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Adrian  Kakinda Ivan
ID: UNCST-2024-R015907
 Exploring Perceived Barriers and Facilitators to Formal and Informal Mental Health Help-Seeking Behaviours of School-Going Adolescents in Uganda.
REFNo: SS4060ES

General Objective To explore the perceived barriers and facilitators of formal and informal mental health help-seeking behaviours among school-going adolescents in Uganda. Specific Objectives 1.To identify common MHPs affecting school-going adolescents in Uganda and their impact on their daily functioning. 2.To examine the perceived barriers to formal and informal mental health help-seeking behaviours among school-going adolescents. 3.To explore the facilitators that encourage mental health help-seeking behaviours among school-going adolescents. 4.To assess the role of mental health literacy and stigma in influencing adolescents' help-seeking behaviours.
Uganda 2025-07-11 17:53:17 2028-07-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Martin Ariapa
ID: UNCST-2021-R013296
 HOW DOES AGENCY TRANSLATE INTO ACTION? UNDERSTANDING THE MECHANISMS OF TEACHER AGENCY AND WELL-BEING IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS4031ES

The main objective of the study is to understand how teacher agency translates into action and its relationship with teacher well-being among primary school teachers in Uganda The study aims to address the following specific objectives: (i) To establish the reliability and validity of the teacher agency measurement tool. (ii) To examine the relationship between teacher agency and teacher well-being. (iii) To examine the relationship between teacher agency and the socially recognised actions teachers undertake in their schools.
 Uganda 2025-07-11 17:51:27 2028-07-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jedediah Silver
ID: UNCST-2023-R007939
 Uncertainty and Incentives for Quality Upgrading: Evidence from Ugandan Cassava
REFNo: SS4053ES

Our project is designed to answer two main research questions:
1. How does increasing access to small-scale processing technology affect the supply of food crops to commercial value and investments in quality, at both the farmer and trader level?
2. How does reducing exposure to output market risk affect demand for quality-upgrading technology, at both the farmer and trader levels?

 USA 2025-07-11 17:41:00 2028-07-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
WEKOYE CORNEL
ID: UNCST-2024-R016586
 Policy Environment and the Participation of Persons with Disabilities in the Administration of Primary Schools in Uganda
REFNo: SS3984ES

To examine the administrative structures’ influence on PWDs participation in the administration of primary schools in Uganda.
2. To determine the level of participation of persons with disabilities in administration of primary schools in Uganda.
3. To determine the relationship between the policy environment and participation of PWDs in administration of primary schools in Uganda.
4. To create a framework of strategies to support the participation of PWDs in administration of primary schools in Uganda.

 Uganda 2025-07-11 17:30:39 2028-07-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Dithan Kiragga
ID: UNCST-2025-R018677
 Assessing the multifaceted factors influencing HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake and continuation among young women aged 15-24 years in Mulago, Uganda.
REFNo: HS6230ES

This study investigates factors influencing the uptake and continuity of PrEP among young women in Uganda. The research is divided into three manuscripts. Manuscript 1 focuses on the relationship between the perceived susceptibility to HIV, the socio-demographic factors of the PrEP clients, and the uptake of PrEP among young women. Manuscript 2 investigates the association between HIV behavioral risk factors, perceived benefits of PrEP, and PrEP uptake among young women. Manuscript 3 assesses the impact of the PrEP service delivery mode (health facility-based or community-based) on the continuity of PrEP among young women.
Uganda 2025-07-11 17:27:21 2028-07-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Korenilo Duot Ajang
ID: UNCST-2024-R016022
 Environmental Law Compliance on Oil and Gas Exploration and Production in South Sudan: An Analysis
REFNo: SS4125ES

iii. To analyze the compliance of oil and gas exploration and production in South Sudan with international best practices on the environment,ii. To examine the environmental protection mechanisms for oil and gas exploration and production in South Sudan.,i. To establish the legal framework governing critical environmental issues in oil and gas exploration and production in South Sudan.,The main objective of the study will be to analyze environmental law compliance regarding oil and gas exploration and production in South Sudan.,
 South Sudan 2025-07-11 17:18:38 2028-07-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Mildred  AKANDINDA
ID: UNCST-2023-R005963
 FACTORS AFFECTING TURNAROUND TIME OF POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH ETHICS APPROVAL AND THE PERCEPTIONS OF GRADUATE STUDENTS ON THE REVIEW PROCESS IN SOUTHWESTERN UGANDA
REFNo: SS3996ES

To determine the turnaround time of research ethics approval of postgraduate research proposals at MUST and KIU-WC.
ii. To explore the factors affecting the turnaround time of research ethics approval of postgraduate research proposals at MUST and KIU-WC.
iii. To assess the perceptions that postgraduate students have on the research ethics approval process at MUST and KIU-WC.

Uganda 2025-07-10 18:50:06 2028-07-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
HERBERT CHERUKUT
ID: UNCST-2025-R017737
 Leveraging Wearable Technology and Machine Learning for Predictive Monitoring and Management of Diabetes in Kampala, Uganda (DIABETECH-Study)
REFNo: HS5869ES

1. To conduct a pilot study to assess the feasibility of measuring behaviours objectively, such as physical activity, dietary habits, stress levels and sleep patterns using wearable devices and food-intake app among adults living in Kampala, Uganda.

2. To assess the impact of behavioural factors (physical activity, food intake, stress, sleep, as measured using wearable technology) and infectious diseases (malaria and upper respiratory infections) on blood glucose levels (as measured by Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs)) among diabetic patients in Kampala, Uganda.

3. To integrate and visualize behavioural data from smartwatches (physical activity, stress, sleep) and a food-intake app with the blood glucose data from Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) into a user-friendly dashboard, and providing healthcare workers and patients with clear, accessible summaries to aid diabetes management in Kampala, Uganda.

4. To develop and apply machine learning algorithms that predict blood glucose fluctuations based on behavioural factors (physical activity, food intake) and upper respiratory infections, with the aim of generating predictive insights and personalized intervention strategies for managing diabetes among adults in Kampala, Uganda.


 Uganda 2025-07-10 18:39:38 2028-07-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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