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SABRINA KITAKA BAKEERA
ID: UNCST-2020-R014290
 GENERATING LOCAL DATA ON HPV VACCINATION IMPACT AND TRAINING NEEDS AT THE LEVEL OF VACCINE IMPLEMENTERS – A FEASIBILITY STUDY
REFNo: HS5219ES

1) generate local data on HPV vaccine induced immune response and HPV infection prevalence using first-void urine (FVU) in Uganda and assess feasibility of conducting such studies, 2) assess knowledge and training gaps among HCWs in Uganda and standardize HPV vaccine training barometer survey,
Uganda 2025-01-22 10:09:20 2028-01-22 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
MUSANA SAMSON ISRAEL
ID: UNCST-2024-R016481
 RELIGIOUS MISSION FIELD RIVALRIES AND ITS IMPACT ON CHRISTIAN-MUSLIM PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE IN MBALE CITY, UGANDA
REFNo: SS3541ES

1) to investigate the root causes of religious mission field rivalries affecting Christian-Muslim peaceful coexistence. 2) to establish Christian and Muslim missionary methods being utilised in the
mission field; and 3) to ascertain the impact of Christian and Muslim missionary outreach
practices.
 Uganda 2025-01-10 12:29:51 2028-01-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Venantius Bbaale Kirwana Bbaale
ID: UNCST-2024-R002370
 Behind the Scenes: Young women and gender-based inequities in Africa’s Creative Sector -Uganda research project
REFNo: SS3483ES

iii. Provide evidence-based recommendations and best practices for key stakeholders that can support gender equity in Uganda\'s creative industries and workplaces.,ii. Map the Creative Sector in Uganda to understand its organization in terms of stakeholders, policies, potential, remuneration systems, accessibility to different categories of youth, challenges, conduct codes, job creation opportunities, funding, education, training, products, and services.,i. To generate and disseminate evidence on the nature, dynamics, and implications of gender-based inequities faced by young female creatives in Uganda and other countries in the project.,
 Uganda 2025-01-10 12:12:15 2028-01-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Justine Namuli Diana
ID: UNCST-2021-R011844
 ENHANCING COMPREHENSION OF INFORMED CONSENT IN RESEARCH INVOLVING PATIENTS WITH PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS USING AUDIO-VISUAL AIDS
REFNo: HS5358ES

To evaluate the comprehension of informed consent, identify key factors that are associated with comprehension of consent, determine the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of audio-visual aids on enhancing the comprehension of consent information during the consenting process in research involving individuals with psychotic disorders
 Uganda 2025-01-10 12:00:57 2028-01-10 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Degree Award
Baguma Deus Bagambana
ID: UNCST-2024-R002898
 AGRONOMIC AND UTILIZATION POTENTIAL OF COCOYAM IN SOUTH WESTERN HIGHLANDS AGRO-ECOLOGICAL ZONE OF UGANDA
REFNo: NS888ES

1. To establish cocoyam production practices, constraints and trait preferences in the south western highlands agroecological zone of Uganda.
2. To establish the facilitators and barriers of cocoyam utilization by value chain end users in south western highlands agroecological zone of Uganda
3. To determine edaphoclimatic suitability of cocoyam production in the south western highlands agroecological zone of Uganda
4. To establish the feasibility of utilisation of cocoyam flour for production of cookies in south western highlands agroecological zone of Uganda

Uganda 2025-01-10 11:58:50 2028-01-10 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
BAINA NAKANWAGI
ID: UNCST-2024-R002838
 Financial Literacy and performance of Micro and small businesses owned by muslim women in Mbarara city,Uganda
REFNo: SS3493ES

i) To assess the effect of Islamic finance principles on performance of micro and small businesses owned by muslim women in Mbarara City
ii) To evaluate the impact of debt management on performance micro and small businesses owned by muslim women in Mbarara city
iii)To evaluate the impact of finance planning and budgeting on performance micro and small businesses owned by muslim women in Mbarara city
iv) To establish the moderating effect of access to finance on the relationship between financial literacy and performance of micro and small enterprise owned by muslim women in Mbarara city
1.5 Research Questions
i) What is the effect of Islamic finance principles on the performance of micro and small businesses owned by Muslim women in Mbarara City?
ii) What is the impact of debt management on the performance of micro and small businesses owned by Muslim women in Mbarara City?
iii) How does financial planning and budgeting affect the performance of micro and small businesses owned by Muslim women in Mbarara City?
iv) What is the moderating effect of access to finance on the relationship between financial literacy and the performance of micro and small enterprises owned by Muslim women in Mbarara City?

 Uganda 2025-01-10 11:57:43 2028-01-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Ali Ndiwalana
ID: UNCST-2024-R015333
 Evaluation of UNICEF’s contribution towards addressing equitable access to quality, inclusive education for vulnerable children and adolescents in Uganda 2021-2024
REFNo: SS3478ES

The evaluation that will assess the relevance and effectiveness of UNICEF's contributions towards achieving the goals set for the BEAD
programme under the CPD 2021-2025. The evaluation's findings are expected to guide the design of UNICEF's future learning and skilling programs in Uganda
 Uganda 2025-01-10 11:56:23 2028-01-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jackline  Akello
ID: UNCST-2023-R005827
 Sickle cell disease in pregnancy: Experiences in provision and access to care and adverse pregnancy outcomes at Mbale and Kawempe Referral Hospitals
REFNo: HS5315ES

4.To explore health providers experiences in providing care to pregnant women with SCD at Mbale and Kawempe referral hospitals. ,To explore experiences of pregnant women with SCD in accessing health care at Kawempe and Mbale referral Hospitals. ,2.To determine risk factors for adverse fetal outcomes among pregnant women with SCD at Mbale and Kawempe Referral Hospitals,To determine risk factors for adverse maternal outcomes among pregnant women with SCD at Mbale and Kawempe Referral Hospitals ,The general objective is to determine the adverse maternal and fetal outcomes associated with pregnancies complicated by SCD and explore experiences in access and provision of care at Mbale and Kawempe Referral Hospitals. ,
 Uganda 2025-01-10 11:54:49 2028-01-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
BABTUNDE SAMUEL ADEBAYO
ID: UNCST-2024-R002460
 The Endline Evaluation of CorpsAfrica's Community Development Interventions in Uganda (FY23/24)
REFNo: SS3428ES

The objective of the Endline Evaluation of CorpsAfrica's Community Development Interventions in Uganda (FY23/24) is to assess the impact, effectiveness, and sustainability of interventions implemented by CorpsAfrica volunteers across four districts—Buikwe, Lyantonde, Mpigi, and Kabarole. The evaluation aims to measure changes in community development outcomes, assess improvements in livelihoods, and document the role of volunteers in addressing the needs of these communities. Furthermore, the evaluation will capture lessons learned, identify best practices, explore community acceptance, and assess stakeholder contributions, ultimately providing valuable insights for improving and scaling similar community-led development initiatives in Uganda and beyond.
 Nigeria 2025-01-10 11:53:04 2028-01-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
JUDITH NASSAAZI
ID: UNCST-2023-R007664
 HIP SURVEILLANCE IN PAEDIATRIC PATIENTS WITH CEREBRAL PALSY AT CoRSU REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
REFNo: HS5220ES

Primary objective
1. To assess the feasibility of implementing a hip surveillance program in detecting early signs of displacement among cerebral palsy patients attending CoRSU hospital in 2024-2025
2. To determine the incidence of hip dislocation in patients with cerebral palsy seen at CoRSU hospital in 2024-2025
Secondary objectives
1. To assess changes in the QOL of life of children after joining the hip surveillance program on hip displacement among children with cerebral palsy seen at CoRSU hospital in 2024-2025

2. To develop a standard for frequency of pelvic x-rays for children with cerebral palsy seen at CoRSU hospital in 2024-2025

3. To evaluate the benefits and complications of early intervention measures on reducing hip displacement cerebral palsy seen at CoRSU hospital in 2024-2025

 Uganda 2025-01-10 11:51:15 2028-01-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Hannah Kibuuka
ID: UNCST-2020-R014355
 Sub-Study D – Evaluation of Point-of-Care C-reactive Protein Assay Performed on the EnLiSense Rapid ElectroAnalytical Device (READ) Platform Among a Subset of Patients Enrolled in an Observational Study of Sepsis in Uganda
REFNo: HS5172ES

To validate the CRP assay performed on the READ platform by comparing it to a point-of-care conventional CRP assay previously cleared by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The results from this substudy are intended to be used for a FDA 510(k) submission for the EnLiSense READ device and CRP assay
 Uganda 2025-01-10 11:49:48 2028-01-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ferdinand Nduwayo
ID: UNCST-2024-R004506
 Development of Comprehensive Seismic Design Guidelines for Earthquake Resistant Design of Buildings in Uganda
REFNo: SIR390ES

(e) To develop comprehensive national structural design guidelines based on modern seismic design codes, aimed at providing engineering practitioners with practical seismic risk mitigation techniques; subsequently leading to sustainable growth and development,(d) To derive spectral displacement, elastic and design pseudo-acceleration spectra representing seismic action in the horizontal direction for key building typologies located in major cities in Uganda,(c) To develop reliable bespoke building exposure models for risk calculations by gathering data on building stock taxonomies and occupancy types,(b) To perform a stochastic event-based probabilistic seismic hazard analysis for Uganda which relies on the available data collected on the seismicity, geology and tectonics of the country,(a) To compile Uganda historical and instrumental earthquake catalogues required for homogenisation, removal of non-Poissonian events and completeness analyses,The main objective of this research proposal is to develop comprehensive earthquake-resistant building design guidelines specifically tailored for Uganda\'s unique geological, seismo-tectonic conditions and available construction materials. These guidelines will facilitate the construction of buildings that can withstand earthquakes, thereby reducing the potential for damage and casualties during seismic events.,
 Burundi 2025-01-10 11:48:15 2028-01-10 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Julius Okuni Boniface
ID: UNCST-2019-R000963
 A One Health Survey of AMR and farming practices that drive Antimicrobial Resistance at Selected Animal-Human-environment Interface in Uganda
REFNo: A539ES

General Objective: To build capacity for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance and AMR stewardship using a One Health approach.

Specific Objectives:
1. To isolate the AMR resistant E coli and Salmonella from slaughtered chicken, slaughtered cattle and the environment. 2. To determine the phenotypic and genotypic characteristics of Salmonella and pathogenic E. coli present in selected human-animal interfaces in Uganda. 3. To determine the changes in the antimicrobial use by farmers and Veterinarians during COVID19 pandemic.
4. To determine the roles played by different livestock management practices and animal health interventions in escalating AMR in Uganda. 5. To identify and evaluate community based hygienic and disinfection practices that can reduce antibiotic/biocide use. 6. To determine the levels of antimicrobials and biocide residues in slaughtered chicken and cattle cecal samples and abattoir/market wastewater from the selected districts in the country. Secondary objectives: To harness the functions of various policy makers in government institution and build capacity and partnerships for AMR reduction with different organisations within Uganda.
 Uganda 2025-01-10 11:46:51 2028-01-10 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ilemobayo  Fasogbon Victor
ID: UNCST-2023-R008569
 DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF AN APTAMER-BASED LATERAL FLOW BIOSENSOR FOR RAPID DETECTION OF Mycoplasma bovis P48 PROTEIN
REFNo: HS4931ES

Evaluation of the aptamer-based biosensor using M. bovis infected milk samples,Construction of the aptamer-based biosensor after optimizing the inherent conditions and components,Characterization of the binding affinity and specificity of the aptamer-target interactions,Selection and optimization of the most sensitive aptamer for application in the lateral flow biosensor through molecular interaction studies on previously reported P48 protein aptamers.,he research aim to develop and evaluate an aptamer-based lateral flow biosensor for the rapid and accurate detection of the Mycoplasma bovis P48 protein in infected samples,
 Nigeria 2024-12-23 12:36:24 2027-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Paul Matovu
ID: UNCST-2024-R004929
 The Phylogeny of East African Chlorophytum Ker-Gawl. (Asparagaceae), Phylogeography and Conservation of species found in Uganda
REFNo: NS756ES

1. To establish the phylogeny of Chlorophytum species in the FTEA region and put them in a global context.
2. To unravel the phylogenetic and morphological delimitation of problematic taxa and species complexes within Chlorophytum.
3. To establish the spatial phylogeny of Chlorophytum species that occur in Uganda
4. To establish the conservation status of Chlorophytum species in Uganda

Uganda 2024-12-23 12:34:57 2027-12-23 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Francis Ssali
ID: UNCST-2021-R012134
 A5409: A Phase 2 Randomized, Adaptive, Dose-Ranging, Open-Label Trial of Novel Regimens for the Treatment of Pulmonary Tuberculosis (RAD-TB)
REFNo: HS4036ES

1.2 Primary Objectives

1.2.1 To compare MGIT liquid culture TTP slope over the first 6 weeks of treatment for each experimental treatment arm to the SOC arm.

1.2.2 To compare new Grade 3 or higher adverse events (AEs) (safety) over the first 8 weeks of treatment for each experimental treatment arm to the SOC arm.

1.3 Secondary Objectives

1.3.1 To compare time to stable culture conversion by MGIT liquid culture by week 8 for each experimental treatment arm to the SOC arm.

1.3.2 To compare MGIT liquid culture TTP slope over the first 8 weeks of treatment for each experimental treatment arm to the SOC arm.

1.3.3 To compare new Grade 3 or higher AEs (safety) over 26 weeks of treatment for each experimental treatment arm to the SOC arm.

1.3.4 To compare discontinuations of anti-TB drugs for any reason prior to 8 and 26 weeks of treatment for each experimental treatment arm to the SOC arm.

1.3.5 To determine the dose- and exposure-response relationships between experimental drug estimated pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters with safety and efficacy.

1.3.6 To compare a composite of efficacy and safety outcomes using a risk-benefit approach for each experimental treatment arm to the SOC arm.

1.3.7 To compare MGIT liquid culture TTP slope over the first 6 weeks of treatment for Arms 3A-3B and Arms 4A-4B compared to Arm 2.

1.3.8 To compare durable cure by 52 weeks after treatment initiation in each experimental treatment arm to the SOC arm.


 Uganda 2024-12-23 12:34:14 2027-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Hakimu Sseviiri
ID: UNCST-2024-R004881
 Formalizing and Elevating Workforce Visibility for Marginalized Sanitation Workers in Kampala, Uganda: Unravelling the intended and Unintended Consequences.
REFNo: SS2816ES

4. To co-design multi-stakeholder pathways towards effective formalization, integration and recognition of sanitation workers. ,3. To analyze the multi-dimensional intended and unintended impacts of formalizing and increasing the visibility of the workforce for the most marginalized workers. ,2. To identify and characterize actors involved in the formalization and visibility raising processes in Kampala city. ,1.To determine the different sanitation workers’ formalization and visibility raising initiatives overtime. ,To unravel the intended and unintended consequences of sanitation workers formalization and visibility enrichment in Kampala city, Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2024-12-23 12:29:36 2027-12-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
George Alaneme Uwadiegwu
ID: UNCST-2024-R003261
 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PREDICTIVE MODELLING OF MECHANICAL AND RHEOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF GEOPOLYMER-CONCRETE MADE FROM BLENDED BAGASSE AND BANANA-PEEL-ASH
REFNo: SIR365ES

i. To characterize Bagasse ash (BA) and Banana peel ash (BPA) as a geopolymer precursor
ii. To ascertain the optimal combination of the concrete mixture incorporating Bagasse ash (BA) and Banana peel ash (BPA) to replace ordinary Portland cement.
iii. To determine the mechanical and rheological properties of Bagasse ash (BA) and Banana peel ash (BPA) and blended geopolymer concrete matrix.
iv. To develop soft computing predictive models of ANN, GEP and ANFIS to explore the relationships between the Alkalis-activated binder blend and the rheological and mechanical strength response.
v. To compare and validate the models developed in (iv).

 Nigeria 2024-12-23 12:28:18 2027-12-23 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Sarah Wambete Namee
ID: UNCST-2024-R003551
 Effectiveness Of A Health Belief Model (HBM)-Based Educational Intervention On Tuberculosis (TB) Treatment Adherence Among Tb Patients In Two Hospitals In Kampala, Uganda: A Randomized Control Trial
REFNo: HS4558ES

To assess the effectiveness of a Health Belief Model (HBM)-based educational intervention on TB treatment Adherence level among TB patients in two hospitals in Kampala, Uganda. 1.To assess the level of TB knowledge among TB patients in two hospitals in Kampala, Uganda. 2.To assess the health beliefs of TB patients towards tuberculosis in two hospitals in Kampala, Uganda 3.To assess the quality of life of TB patients in two hospitals in Kampala, Uganda.
Uganda 2024-12-23 12:26:18 2027-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Christine Piloya Ruth
ID: UNCST-2024-R003592
 Patriarchy and Women Engagement in Environmental Conservation in Northern Uganda: A Case of Gulu District
REFNo: SS2986ES

4. To propose a framework or a model for effective engagement of women in environmental conservation in patriarchal societies.,3. To establish the effectiveness of the strategies used by stakeholders in fostering women’s engagement in environmental conservation within a patriarchal setting in Gulu district.,2. To investigate the extent to which the distinguishing features of patriarchy affect women’s engagement in environmental conservation in Gulu district.,1. To examine in context, the socio-cultural roles performed by women in environmental conservation within the patriarchal structure in Gulu district. ,To examine the extent to which patriarchy affects women\'s engagement in environmental conservation in Gulu district.,
 Uganda 2024-12-23 12:24:42 2027-12-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Henry Mugerwa
ID: UNCST-2019-R000420
 A Phase 1b, Age De-Escalation/Dose Escalation Trial to Evaluate Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of MAM01 in an African Population of Adults and Children in a Setting of Perennial Malaria Transmission
REFNo: HS5298ES

Primary Objective. To assess the safety and tolerability of MAM01. Secondary Objectives. To assess the safety of MAM01. To characterize the PK of MAM01 following SC, IV, and IM administration of MAM01. To assess the formation of anti-drug antibodies (ADAs) to MAM01. Exploratory Objectives. To assess the protective efficacy of a single dose of MAM01 over 182 days against Pf infection, as detected by blood smear microscopy compared to a placebo. To assess the protective efficacy of a single dose of MAM01 over 182 days against Pf infection, as detected by blood smear microscopy compared to placebo. To assess the protection of MAM01 against events of malaria illness (first/only and all episodes). To correlate MAM01 concentration with Pf infection risk. To assess the complexity of Pf infection following administration of MAM01 or placebo.
Uganda 2024-12-23 12:23:27 2027-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Eleanor Namusoke Magongo
ID: UNCST-2021-R013199
 Outcome Evaluation of the Young People and Adolescent Peer Support (YAPS) program Implementation in Uganda
REFNo: HS4809ES

1. To assess fidelity of the YAPS program implementation by different stakeholders (MoH, Implementing Partners, Districts, Facilities, and YAPS personnel)
2. To establish the effect of the YAPS program on the clinical cascade for Adolescents and Young People Living with HIV.
3. To explore perspectives of YAPS and other stakeholders on the effectiveness of the YAPS program.
4. To estimate the incremental costs of implementing the YAPS model at the different levels of implementation (National, District and health facility)

 Uganda 2024-12-23 12:17:40 2027-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
DANLADI MAKERI
ID: UNCST-2024-R005300
 Characterization of Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from Foot Ulcers of Diabetic Patients Attending Kampala International University Teaching Hospital, Bushenyi District, Uganda
REFNo: HS4836ES

v. To determine the molecular phylogeny of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from foot ulcers of Diabetic patients attending Kampala International University Teaching Hospital Bushenyi district, Uganda,iv. To determine the antibiogram profile of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from foot ulcers of Diabetic patients attending Kampala International University Teaching Hospital Bushenyi district, Uganda,iii. To assess the phenotypic distribution of Staphylococcus aureus in foot ulcers of Diabetic patients attending Kampala International University Teaching Hospital Bushenyi district, Uganda.,ii. To determine factors associated with diabetic foot infections among Diabetic patients with foot ulcers attending Kampala International University Teaching Hospital Bushenyi district, Uganda ,i. To determine the prevalence of diabetic foot infection among Diabetic patients with foot ulcers attending Kampala International University Teaching Hospital Bushenyi district, Uganda,To characterize Staphylococcus aureus isolated from foot ulcers of Diabetic patients attending Kampala International University Teaching Hospital Bushenyi district, Uganda ,
 Nigeria 2024-12-23 12:15:59 2027-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Francis Omujal
ID: UNCST-2019-R000428
 DOCUMENTATION OF BATWA INDIGENOUS PEOPLE AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES’ KNOWLEDGE FOR BIO-PROSPECTING FOR THERAPEUTICS PRODUCTS
REFNo: NS658ES

c) To identify priority natural medicinal resources that can be used by BIP for development of therapeutic products for specific diseases ,b) To assess the availability status of medicinal resources used for TMK by the BIP,a) To document the traditional medicine practices of the BIP,To document TMK of the Batwa indigenous people for the development of therapeutic products.,
 Uganda 2024-12-23 12:14:59 2027-12-23 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Edgar Mulogo Mugema
ID: UNCST-2023-R008170
 Epidemiology of pediatric severe malaria in the Kasese District of western Uganda
REFNo: HS5367ES

Study Objectives The overarching goal of this proposed project is to describe the epidemiology of severe malaria among children in the Kasese District of western Uganda. Our scientific objective is to determine if the demographic, clinical, and laboratory characteristics of children admitted to a more urban level IV health center are different from our previous findings at a rural level III health center. To test this hypothesis, we propose to: AIM 1: Describe the demographic characteristics of children admitted to SPHC with a diagnosis of malaria. We will conduct a prospective, observational study, enrolling children admitted to the IPD. Participating caregivers will complete a questionnaire documenting basic demographic factors as well as information about the household (e.g., location, LLIN access and use). We hypothesize that most children will be (i) <12 years of age, (ii) from areas within 20km of SPHC, and (iii) have previously sought care at lower-level facilities. AIM 2: Document the clinical and laboratory characteristics of children admitted to SPHC with a diagnosis of malaria: We will elicit a history of illness from the caregiver and record relevant information including vital signs, results of laboratory testing (e.g., malaria RDT, hemoglobin, etc.), along with treatments administered during the hospitalization. We hypothesize that nearly all children will receive ≥24 hours of intravenous artesunate, but there may be substantial variation in dosing. AIM 3: Estimate measures of severe malaria incidence and associated morbidity and mortality among children presenting to SPHC with malaria. We will record the results of laboratory testing for malaria in the OPD to determine the malaria positivity rate and incidence of SM (i.e., proportion with a positive RDT who are admitted). Among those who are admitted, we will document disposition (e.g., discharge, transfer, death) and complete follow up at 14, 30, 45, and 60 days post-discharge. We hypothesize that mortality will be greatest among children referred from lower-level facilities and those with delayed presentations
Uganda 2024-12-23 12:12:56 2027-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Justus Asasira
ID: UNCST-2021-R012092
 Socioeconomic and Environmental Impacts of Biomass Briquettes and Solar Cooking Technologies Acceptance by Households in Southwestern Uganda
REFNo: SS2319ES

1. To explore the stakeholders’ perceptions about adopting biomass briquettes for cooking in Southwestern Uganda.
2. To assess the influence of business models on the acceptance and economic feasibility of biomass briquettes and solar technologies for cooking in Southwestern Uganda.
3. To compare the environmental impacts and benefits of producing and using solar technologies with non-renewable sources of energy for cooking in Southwestern Uganda.
4. To identify the design attributes that make biomass briquettes and solar cooking technologies socially acceptable by households in Southwestern Uganda.

 Uganda 2024-12-23 12:11:58 2027-12-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
OSCAR AYUYA INGASIA
ID: UNCST-2024-R002553
 Gender Analysis; Address gendered aspects of awareness of lower-risk plant protection products/technologies in Uganda
REFNo: A534ES

To explore the roles men and women play in pest management and the products used for pest management in potato farming,To assess the differences between men, women, and young people\'s, values, power dynamics and behaviors which shape their access to and use of digital tools.,To examine the traditional pest prevention technologies, and the gendered obstacles faced by men women and young people,To respond to the needs of farmers and the systems that support them, by helping countries predict, prevent, and prepare for plant health threats, thereby reducing crop losses. ,
 Kenya 2024-12-23 12:09:26 2027-12-23 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Isaac Kitone
ID: UNCST-2024-R002847
 Kabale University (KAB) Sustainable Energy Generation System (KSEG) Project
REFNo: SIR421ES

To test the automated non-fossil fuel driven power generator,To construct an automated non-fossil fuel driven power generator ,To design an automated non-fossil fuel driven power generator ,To collect data on existing generator power needs in three western Ugandan districts, Kabale, Mbarara and Ntungamo,To design and construct an automated non-fossil fuel driven power generator ,
 Uganda 2024-12-23 12:07:01 2027-12-23 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Andrew Mujugira
ID: UNCST-2019-R000871
 UNMET ORAL HEALTH NEEDS AND BARRIERS TO ORAL HEALTH AND SEXUAL HEALTH SERVICE UTILISATION AMONG MEN WHO HAVE SEX WITH MEN AND TRANSGENDER PEOPLE IN UGANDA: A MIXED METHODS PILOT STUDY
REFNo: HS5226ES

Objective 1: Estimate the prevalence of oral diseases, HIV, OHPV,
and self-reported STIs and their impact on oral health conditions in
MSM/TGP.
Objective 2: Identify the key barriers to health service utilization
experienced by MSM/TGP.
 Uganda 2024-12-23 12:05:34 2027-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
JOYCE NAMWASE
ID: UNCST-2024-R005002
 FEASIBILITY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF A TRAINING INTERVENTION FOR INFORMAL CAREGIVERS OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA IN RURAL UGANDA (FETIC-DU)
REFNo: HS5165ES

3. To evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of the training program in improving knowledge and skills of informal care givers for persons with dementia in rural Uganda. 1.4 Research questions
Uganda 2024-12-23 12:04:08 2027-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Daniel Murokora Murokora
ID: UNCST-2024-R002689
 Outcomes Evaluation of Reproductive, Maternal and Newborn Care Interventions Implemented by BAMA in Uganda
REFNo: HS5155ES

General Objective
To evaluate the outcomes of Reproductive, Maternal and Newborn Care interventions at BAMA Supported Sites in Uganda.

Specific Objectives
1. To evaluate the impact of NMH interventions on IMMR and IPMR since 2015
2. To explore factors influencing mortality trends since 2015
3. To document the optimum package of MNH interventions that impacted MMR and PMR
4. To assess the impact of BAMA interventions on HPV vaccination uptake for out-of-school girls as well general population (women aged 25-49) cervical cancer screening and linkage to appropriate services
5. To assess the effect of BAMA project interventions on infant development outcomes and adolescent mother’s physical, social, and mental wellbeing outcomes
6. To determine the feasibility and sustainability of MRP
7. To assess the impact of the implementation of MPS transport solution on MNH outcomes
8. To assess the design and impact of the mentor midwives model on MNH outcomes
9. To determine optimum mentorship package and its impact on quality of care and clinical outcomes

 Uganda 2024-12-23 12:03:10 2027-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Winnifred Kansiime Kimara
ID: UNCST-2021-R012131
 Faecal exposure behaviours, risk profiles, and predicted efficacy of Water Sanitation and Hygiene interventions in Imvepi, Uganda and Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh refugee settings
REFNo: HS5190ES

4. To predict the efficacy of suggested interventions on reducing faecal exposure in the private domain in Imvepi and Cox’s Bazar refugee settings (Study IV),3. To determine the factors associated with faecal exposure among children and adults in Imvepi and Cox’s Bazar refugee settings (Study III),2. To determine the faecal exposure risk profile of children and adults in the private and public domain of Imvepi and Cox’s Bazar refugee settings (Study II),1. To explore faecal exposure behaviours and pathways of children and adults in the private and public domain of Imvepi and Cox’s Bazar refugee settings (Study I),To establish the faecal exposure profiles and associated factors in the private and public domain and predict the efficacy of suggested interventions in Imvepi, Uganda and Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh refugee settings so as to guide exposure reduction interventions.,
 Uganda 2024-12-23 12:01:21 2027-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
DANIEL BUGEMBE LULE
ID: UNCST-2024-R015332
 DEVELOPMENT OF NOVEL APPROACHES FOR HIV DRUG RESISTANCE DETECTION USING NANOPORE SEQUENCING TECHNOLOGY
REFNo: HS5352ES

Objectives and Hypothesis
Primary Objective
To develop an end-to-end nanopore NGS workflow for the routine clinical detection of HIV drug
resistance (HIVDR).
Secondary Objective
To compare the HIVDR scoring between Sanger and Nanopore sequencing method of matched samples
to evaluate their concordance for detecting drug resistance mutations.
Exploratory Objectives
1. To develop a method for PCR amplification of low plasma viral load samples, genotype these
with the nanopore method and derive HIVDR mutations.
2. To identify improvements to the nanopore base-calling algorithms that may obviate high error
rates.
3. Provide an expeditious end-to-end analysis pipeline for analysis of HIVDR of Nanopore generated
sequences.
4. To establish if the various base-calling errors of the Nanopore sequencing are occurring in a
stochastic or non-stochastic manner.
 Uganda 2024-12-23 11:59:00 2027-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Edgar Mulogo Mugema
ID: UNCST-2023-R008170
 Identifying Barriers to Infection Prevention & Control Guideline Adherence in Western Uganda.
REFNo: HS5360ES

Primary Objectives The primary objective of the proposed project is to demonstrate the effects of limited physical facility infrastructure, diminished supplies, and gaps in IPC knowledge amongst HCP and how they may relate to IPC practice implementation at the health facility level to inform efficient and effective future improvement efforts. Specific Aims AIM 1: Evaluate adherence to national IPC guidelines across a variety of healthcare facility levels in Western Uganda via a standardized observation protocol through facility-level evaluations. 1A. Guided by Uganda’s national IPC best practices for healthcare facilities and a standardized facility-level checklist adopted from the World Health Organization, we will perform observations of the facility’s physical characteristics, healthcare supplies, and healthcare personnel workflow, including observations of hand hygiene adherence with a standardized checklist. AIM 2: Assess IPC knowledge, attitudes, and practices of healthcare personnel at multiple levels of Uganda’s national healthcare system, identifying primary barriers to National IPC Guideline adherence. 2A. Healthcare Personnel Surveys: Surveys will consist of both qualitative and quantitative elements to ascertain information on their awareness of foundational IPC concepts within national guidelines, circumscribe a working understanding of the implementation of IPC measures across different healthcare facility settings before and after the COVID-19 pandemic, and determine health facility-level attributes that may prevent rigorous adherence to IPC guidelines. 2B. Healthcare Personnel Focus Group Discussions: Focus group discussions will be oriented in such a manner as to ascertain common themes and information on awareness of foundational IPC concepts, gain a perspective on the experience of IPC practices across a variety of facility levels and HCP roles, and understand what limitations are experienced by HCP during their daily patient care-oriented activities. Through these discussions, we hope to gain a working understanding of the implementation of IPC measures across different healthcare facility settings before and after the COVID-19 pandemic, and determine health facility-level attributes, gaps in IPC education and/or training, and HCP workflow concerns that may prevent rigorous adherence to IPC guidelines.
Uganda 2024-12-23 11:57:43 2027-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Joyce Kambugu Balagadde
ID: UNCST-2020-R014996
 Stakeholder perspectives for the approach to treatment recommendations for kids presenting with advanced or incurable cancer
REFNo: HS5203ES

Using the instrument described in 1.1, identify personal, professional, and contextual factors influencing the perspectives and decision-making approaches of key non-physician stakeholders in Uganda in the upfront care of children diagnosed with advanced or incurable cancer through qualitative data collection and analysis.,To adapt an existing instrument for use in Uganda that helps explore the personal, professional, and contextual factors that influence the perspectives and decision-making approaches of key non-physician stakeholders (patients, families, multidisciplinary clinicians), specifically with respect to recommending upfront curative treatment versus non curative treatment (for example, with palliative-intent) in children diagnosed with advanced or incurable cancer in LMICs.,
 Uganda 2024-12-23 11:55:35 2027-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Julius Duula Waiswa
ID: UNCST-2024-R015879
 BURDEN AND SPATIAL DYNAMICS OF TICK SPECIES AMONG CATTLE GRAZING ALONG THE BUFFER ZONE OF LAKE NAKUWA IN KALIRO DISTRICT
REFNo: A529ES

1. Determine the burden of tick species infesting cattle grazing along the buffer zone of Lake Nakuwa.
2. Determine spatial dynamics of the different tick species infesting cattle grazing along the buffer zone of Lake Nakuwa
3. Identify factors promoting and maintaining high tick infestation burdens along the buffer zone of Lake Nakuwa.

Uganda 2024-12-23 11:54:12 2027-12-23 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Edith Namakula
ID: UNCST-2022-R006923
 Pethidine versus Morphine use for management of postoperative pain in Mulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda
REFNo: HS5240ES

1. To determine the prevalence of pethidine versus morphine prescription for the management of postoperative pain in MNRH, Uganda.
2. To explore the side effects experienced during the use of pethidine versus morphine for the management of postoperative pain in MNRH, Uganda.
3. To determine the factors associated with pethidine prescription for the management of postoperative pain in MNRH, Uganda.
4. To explore barriers and facilitators of pethidine versus morphine prescription in the management of postoperative pain in MNRH, Uganda.

 Uganda 2024-12-23 11:53:21 2027-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Brenda Birungi
ID: UNCST-2024-R015642
 Receiving cash amidst competing norms: the case of breastfeeding South Sudanese refugees in bidi-bidi settlement, uganda.
REFNo: SS3525ES

To explore how breastfeeding South Sudanese refugees navigate their cultural norms and cope with cash transfer project norms.

Specific objectives.
1. To establish the cultural norms that guide breastfeeding among South Sudanese refugees in bidi-bidi settlement.
2. To examine how beneficiaries relate with the official norms (project and state norms) in bidi-bidi settlement.
3.To assess the impact of cultural norms on the participation of south sudenese refugees in cash transfer interventions in bidi-bidi settlement.
Uganda 2024-12-23 11:52:27 2027-12-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
JAMMY OMARA
ID: UNCST-2022-R009800
 ASSESSING DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSES, ASSOCIATED FACTORS AND GEOSPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF CHRONIC LOWER LIMB ULCERS AMONG ADULTS IN ZOMBO DISTRICT, UGANDA
REFNo: HS5272ES

General objective
To determine differential diagnoses and associated factors for chronic lower limb ulcers among adults in Zombo district.

specific objectives
1. To determine the differential diagnoses for chronic lower limb ulcers among adults in Zombo district
2. To describe the associated factors with chronic lower limb ulcers among adults in Zombo district
3. To describe the geospatial distribution of individuals with chronic lower limb ulcers in Zombo district
 Uganda 2024-12-23 11:51:16 2027-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Filippo Ferraro
ID: UNCST-2024-R016002
 Key Performance Indicator Framework for refugees integration in Uganda
REFNo: SS3441ES

The main objectives of the study are to:
1. ldentify the specifics support needs of refugees in Uganda.
2. Explore the perception and understanding of refugee’s local people and stakeholders
on the concept of integration.
3. Explore the existing welfare and integration programme available in Uganda.
4. Determine the facilitators and the barriers to the integration of refugees in Uganda.
5. Develop a Key Performance Indicator framework for the integration of refugees in
Uganda.

 Italy 2024-12-23 11:50:16 2027-12-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Chinatsu  Hattori
ID: UNCST-2024-R002354
 Determinants of Family Planning use among women of reproductive age in refugees and host communities in Lamwo District, Uganda: a cross-sectional study
REFNo: HS5291ES

Main Objective To identify the factors influencing the utilization of family planning methods among women of reproductive age in the refugee settlement and host communities in Lamwo District, Uganda. Specific Objectives (i)To estimate the contraceptive prevalence among women of reproductive age in both refugee settlements and host communities. (ii)To analyze contraceptive use in terms of readiness, willingness, abilities, and other associated factors among women of reproductive age in refugee settlements and host communities.
 Japan 2024-12-23 11:49:09 2027-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
GRACE KANSIIME
ID: UNCST-2019-R000380
 OUTCOMES AND HEALTHCARE NEEDS OF PATIENTS WITH HIV AND KIDNEY DISEASE IN UGANDA.
REFNo: HS5305ES

1. To determine the contribution of CKD to 5-year mortality among PWH in Uganda.
2. To determine barriers and facilitators to nephrology care among PWH and CKD comorbidity in Uganda.

 Uganda 2024-12-23 11:46:08 2027-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
NAKAYISO  ESEZA
ID: UNCST-2024-R002957
 INFLUENCE OF SAVINGS AND CREDIT COOPERATIVE STRATEGIES ON FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN IN MASAKA DISTRICT, UGANDA.
REFNo: SS3454ES

The study aims to: i. Evaluate the impact of financial training and advisory services on women\'s financial literacy and decision-making in Masaka District. ii. Investigate the effectiveness of loan and credit strategies in promoting women\'s financial empowerment. iii. Assess the role of savings strategies in fostering women\'s financial empowerment. iv. Evaluate the influence of government policies on women\'s access to financial services and economic opportunities. v. Examine how cultural factors moderate the relationship between SACCO strategies and women\'s financial empowerment.
 Uganda 2024-12-23 11:44:21 2027-12-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Stephen Tukwasibwe
ID: UNCST-2022-R011535
 Surveillance of malaria drug and diagnostic resistance in newly arrived refugees in Uganda
REFNo: HS5317ES

1. To characterize drug resistance profiles of P. falciparum parasites collected from newly arrived refugees in Uganda
2. To evaluate the prevalence of P. falciparum HRP-2 gene deletions that mediate diagnostic resistance in newly arrived refugees in Uganda

 Uganda 2024-12-23 11:42:43 2027-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Paul  Kutyabami
ID: UNCST-2020-R015029
 An Evaluation of Perceptions and Effectiveness of the Ethical Review Process at Makerere University: A pilot Evaluation at the School of Health Sciences Research and Ethics Committee
REFNo: HS5322ES

1. Assess the perceptions of researchers (from the departments of pharmacy, nursing, dentistry, staff at Makerere University and researchers outside the institution) regarding MaKSHSREC’s ethical review process.
2. To assess the level of satisfaction among researchers on the existing MaKSHSREC ethical review processes.
3. Assess the efficiency and effectiveness of MaKSHSREC ethical review processes.
4. Explore the challenges and areas for improvement in the current MaKSHSREC ethical review processes.

Uganda 2024-12-23 11:38:43 2027-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
PAULA KWOREKWA
ID: UNCST-2024-R005035
 Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 on the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Medical Waste Management among Waste Handlers at Luweero General Hospital
REFNo: HS5350ES

Main Objective:
To investigate the impact of COVID-19 on the Knowledge, attitude, and practice of medical waste management among waste handlers at Luweero General Hospital.
Specific Objectives:
1. To determine the knowledge of medical waste handlers in recommended waste management practices following the COVID-19 pandemic.
2. To investigate the attitude of medical waste handlers towards practicing the recommendations for proper Medical Waste Management in the post COVID-19 pandemic era.
3. To compare the practices for medical waste management before and after the COVID-19 pandemic.


Uganda 2024-12-23 11:37:27 2027-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
David Aziku
ID: UNCST-2023-R007595
 Baseline Study for Safe and Inclusive Cities Project -Uganda.
REFNo: SS3476ES

To evaluate the achievement of the programme’s intended outcomes, integrating qualitative insights and quantitative data on change in outcome indicators over time (from endline to end-line).

Identify and validate good practices, learnings, and examples of innovation on gender transformative programming.

To generate practical recommendations related to the programme outcomes and the approaches to inform future programming.
 Uganda 2024-12-23 11:36:17 2027-12-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Rebecca Nansubuga Kaaya
ID: UNCST-2024-R002104
 Piloting a frugally innovated surgical fracture table in Uganda: Assessing its functionality, usability, and acceptability.
REFNo: SIR454ES

To pilot a frugally innovated surgical fracture table in Uganda and assess its functionality, usability, and acceptability in resource-limited healthcare settings through:
1. To evaluate the functionality of the frugally innovated surgical fracture table selected healthcare professionals by assessing its ability to: securely position patients, allow for stable positioning and smooth adjustment of the tentative limb position.
2. To assess the usability of the surgical fracture table selected healthcare professionals by measuring: the time required for set-up, the perceived ease of use of the table, the perceived comfort levels during manipulation.
3. To determine the acceptability of the surgical fracture table among selected healthcare professionals by assessing: their overall satisfaction with the table's design, functionality, and usability, willingness to recommend or use the table in their clinical practice and their perceptions of the table's potential impact on patient outcomes and safety

 Uganda 2024-12-23 11:35:30 2027-12-23 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Afiz Kibuuka Kibuuka
ID: UNCST-2021-R012755
 A phase III, Multicenter, Randomized, Placebo Controlled, Double blind Study to Assess Efficacy and Safety of Crizanlizumab (5 mg/kg) versus placebo, with or without Hydroxyurea/Hydroxycarbamide Therapy, in Adolescent and Adult Sickle Cell Disease Patients with Frequent Vaso-Occlusive Crises
REFNo: HS5365ES

To compare the efficacy of 5 mg/kg of crizanlizumab versus placebo, with or without hydroxyurea/hydroxycarbamide, on the annualized rate of VOCs* that are healthcare professional (HCP)-managed (including VOCs leading to management at a health care facility or those managed via remote consultation) over the planned 52-week treatment period in SCD patients aged 12 years and older with a history of frequent VOCs (4-12 events in 12 months prior to the screening visit).
To compare the efficacy of 5 mg/kg of crizanlizumab versus placebo, with or without hydroxyurea/hydroxycarbamide, on the annualized rate of all VOCs including VOCs that are HCP-managed (including VOCs leading to management at a health care facility or those managed via remote consultation) and VOCs that are self-managed without recommendations from HCP during the event over the planned 52 week treatment period in SCD patients aged 12 years and older with a history of frequent VOCs (4-12 events in the 12 months prior to the Screeening visit
To evaluate the annualized rate of VOCs by type of management between treatment arms over the planned 52-week treatment period: • VOCs that are HCP-managed at a health care facility • VOCs that are HCP-managed via remote consultation • VOCs that are self-managed without recommendations from HCP during the event • VOCs that are HCP-managed via remote consultation or self-managed without recommendations from HCP during the event
To evaluate the time to first VOC that is HCP managed (including VOCs leading to management at a health care facility or those managed via remote consultation) between treatment arms over the planned 52-week treatment period.
To evaluate the proportion of participants free from VOCs that are HCP-managed (including VOCs leading to management at a health care facility or those managed via remote consultation) between treatment arms over the planned 52-week treatment period.
 Uganda 2024-12-23 11:34:49 2027-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Wakib Bunnya
ID: UNCST-2024-R016233
 An analysis of youth participation in elections
REFNo: SS3488ES

Three key objectives guide the research: first, to examine the role of voter education in shaping youth participation; second, to analyze the inclusion of young women and youth with disabilities in elections; and third, to explore the role of youth in peacebuilding and election-related violence.
Uganda 2024-12-23 11:32:13 2027-12-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Spencer  Birungi
ID: UNCST-2024-R003017
 TRANSBOUNDARY MIGRATION SURVEILLANCE CONTROLS AND THE INFECTIOUS DISEASES MONITORING MECHANISMS: THE CASE OF WEST NILE UGANDA-DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO
REFNo: SS3504ES

1. To describe the transboundary migration patterns along the West Nile Uganda – DRC borderline
2. To explore the transboundary migration infectious disease monitoring in practice along the West Nile Uganda –DRC borderline
3. To establish the association between the transboundary migration surveillance controls and the practices in monitoring of infectious diseases at border points; of entry
4. To describe the adherence to protocols for infectious disease monitoring before, during and after the outbreaks at border points of entry


 Uganda 2024-12-23 11:29:01 2027-12-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
MARGARET NAKATO
ID: UNCST-2024-R002167
 LIBRARY SERVICE QUALITY AND USER SATISFACTION AMONG GRADUATE STUDENTS IN THE FACULTIES OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING AT KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY, UGANDA
REFNo: SS3545ES

The objectives of the study are to:
1. Establish the effect of tangibility on graduate students' satisfaction with library services at Kyambogo University.
2. Determine the effect of reliability on graduate students' satisfaction with library services at Kyambogo University.
3. Examine the effect of empathy on graduate students' user satisfaction with library services at Kyambogo University.
4. Establish the effect of responsiveness on graduate students' user satisfaction with library services at Kyambogo University.
5. Determine the effect of assurance on graduate students' user satisfaction with library services at Kyambogo University.
6. Develop a framework for measuring library service quality at Kyambogo university
 Uganda 2024-12-23 11:27:18 2027-12-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Lily Bastian R
ID: UNCST-2024-R002139
 A Mixed Methods Study on Psychosocial and Health Practices Among Young People Living with HIV (YPLHIV) in Kampala, Uganda
REFNo: HS5354ES

The objective of this study is to assess the impact of resilience on sexual practices, behaviors, and health-related outcomes among young people living with HIV (YPLHIV) in Kampala, Uganda.
 USA 2024-12-23 11:24:59 2027-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Andrew Seguya Ggunga
ID: UNCST-2024-R002054
 Assessing the World Economic Forum’s Travel and Tourism Development Index as A Framework for Uganda's Tourism Growth
REFNo: SS3501ES

To create a prioritised ranking of factors that accurately predict tourism and travel growth in Uganda, using data-driven methods and expert analysis to measure the impact of each factor on key growth indicators such as tourist arrivals, revenue, and employment.,To investigate, over the same period, whether there are factors not included in the WEF Travel and Tourism Development Index framework that effectively predict T&T growth in Uganda.,This study will investigate, using data from the Tourism Master Plan 2014-2024, whether the factors included in the WEF Travel and Tourism Development Index framework (such as infrastructure, environmental sustainability, and government policies) effectively predict T&T growth in Uganda, measured through indicators of tourist arrivals, revenue, and employment.,
 Uganda 2024-12-23 11:23:37 2027-12-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
John Francis Mafuko Francis
ID: UNCST-2024-R002186
 Management of medicinal indigenous knowledge on snakebites in selected districts of Eastern Uganda.
REFNo: SS3517ES

i.To examine the sharing of the medicinal indigenous knowledge by the snakebites herbalists’ in Pallisa and Kamuli districts of Eastern Uganda.
ii. To establish the essential kind of information to be documented by the medicinal indigenous herbalists on snakebites management in Pallisa and Kamuli districts of Eastern Uganda for future use.
iii. To establish whether there is incorporation of the explicit medicinal indigenous herbalists’ knowledge on snakebites by the medical practitioners in Pallisa and Kamuli districts of Eastern Uganda.
iv. To evaluate the likelihood of the community in using the two-eyed seeing framework to integrate western knowledge and indigenous knowledge to deal with the snakebites in Pallisa and Kamuli districts of Eastern Uganda.
v. To propose a medicinal indigenous snakebites herbalists’ knowledge management framework in Pallisa and Kamuli districts of Eastern Uganda.

Uganda 2024-12-23 11:21:49 2027-12-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Ernest Mwebaze
ID: UNCST-2024-R015880
 EmpowerHerAI: Advancing Gender Equality and Responsible AI in Sub-Saharan Africa through Gender and Responsible AI Network (GRAIN)
REFNo: SIR456ES

General Objective
The general objective of the research study is to develop and evaluate low-resource multilingual AI language models by addressing issues of gender fairness, bias, and trustworthiness, and promoting inclusive and culturally contextualized AI tools for African languages.

Specific Objectives
1. Conduct a comprehensive review of existing datasets and training processes to identify potential gender gaps in relation to fairness, bias, and trustworthiness issues in low-resource multilingual language models.
2. Curate and collect parallel datasets for selected African languages to improve the development of low-resource multilingual language technologies.
3. Develop a robust and generalizable framework for creating AI language tools that address gender fairness, safety, and trustworthiness in non-English, low-resource multilingual models.
4. Develop a framework for incorporating human feedback and preferences into evaluating multilingual machine translation, speech recognition, and synthesis models, addressing the unique gender challenges presented by low-resource settings.

 Uganda 2024-12-23 11:15:21 2027-12-23 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
KADAI LAWAN ALHAJI
ID: UNCST-2024-R015583
 Analysis of Antimicrobial Metabolites of Aspergillus fumigatus, Isolated from Kitagata Hot Spring Utilizing Metabolomic and Molecular Docking Techniques
REFNo: NS891ES

Objectives
1 To ascertain physicochemical characteristics of Kitagata hot springs.
2 To isolate and identify thermophilic Aspergillus fumigatus from water sample of Kitagata hot spring.
3 To produce, extract and fractionate metabolites of thermophilic Aspergillus fumigatus to be isolated.
4 To determine the efficacy of antimicrobial value of extracted metabolites from the study organisms.
5 To simulate and predict the interaction between two structures of the metabolites

 Nigeria 2024-12-23 11:14:18 2027-12-23 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Edgar Mulogo Mugema
ID: UNCST-2023-R008170
 Improving business continuity for health services following extreme weather events (RESilience in HeAlth Post-Extreme weather events-RESHAPE Study)
REFNo: HS5370ES

Overall Objective

The primary objective of the proposed study is to develop and deploy the tools that will help healthcare services to better prepare for EWEs, cope better when affected by such events, and recover more effectively afterwards.


Specific Aims
Aim 1: Describe the healthcare systems in the Kasese District, and its served communities and how both have been affected by and responded to EWEs to provide a foundation for locally relevant insights into processes and adaptations, and their influence on health outcomes

Aim 2: Develop, with local partners, through business continuity planning, resilience engineering and participatory research methods, protocols for EWE preparedness, response and recovery, and guidance on good practices, knowledge exchange, and interventions development as a process for enhancing resilient healthcare delivery

Uganda 2024-12-23 11:10:15 2027-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Bamidele Olaiya Charles
ID: UNCST-2024-R003262
 OPTIMIZATION OF MECHANICAL AND THERMAL PROPERTIES OF SANDCRETE-BRICKS INCORPORATING SAWDUST AND BANANA-LEAF ASH USING GENETIC ALGORITHM AND ARTIFICIAL-NEURAL-NETWORK
REFNo: SIR366ES

i. To characterize the Sawdust Ash (SDA) and Banana Leaf Ash (BLA)
ii. To examine the effects of varying percentages of sawdust and banana-leaf ashes on the mechanical (compressive strength, flexural strength) and thermal properties of sandcrete bricks.
iii. To develop an optimization approach using a combination of Genetic Algorithm (GA) and Artificial Neural Network (ANN) to determine the optimal mix proportions for sandcrete bricks with improved mechanical and thermal properties.
iv. To evaluate the mineralogical and microstructural properties of the sandcrete bricks made with the SDA and BLA.
v. To provide insights into the sustainable and energy-efficient production of sandcrete bricks incorporating sawdust and banana-leaf ash

 Nigeria 2024-12-23 11:08:48 2027-12-23 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Gertrude Nakigozi
ID: UNCST-2023-R007979
 CLIMATE SHOCK PILOT STUDY
REFNo: NS890ES

Validate the climate shock survey for Lake Victoria basin/ South western Uganda and examine determinants of climate variability impact, and conduct a comparison on the effects of Climate variability by community and occupation Climate variability
 Uganda 2024-12-23 11:07:21 2027-12-23 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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