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Vesall Nourani
ID: UNCST-2022-R009221
 Towards a Culture of Learning at Scale through Teacher Professional Development
REFNo: SS5074ES

To find out how the program addresses gender biases of teachers and foster inclusive learning environments, and what is its impact on girls’ educational outcomes?,To understand how this approach can be effectively integrated into existing teacher training institutions, and what factors enable its adaptation and scalability across diverse contexts?,To understand the downstream effect on student outcomes, including critical thinking, creativity, and the ability to address real-world challenges?,To understand the mechanisms through which collective learning in CoPs drives cultural transformation in schools?,To understand how action-research training impacts teacher beliefs, practices, and collaboration within and across schools?,To evaluate how teacher training affects student learning and how teachers develop knowledge and skills in their schools and how to properly scale good practices among new teachers.,
 USA 2026-03-26 13:06:59 2029-03-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Christine Acio
ID: UNCST-2025-R017545
 Risk Communication and Community Engagement in Arua City: Acase of Rabies
REFNo: SS5000ES

Specific Objectives 1. To explore community perspectives on knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding rabies prevention and control in Arua City. 2. To design a risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) model for rabies prevention and control in Arua City. 3. To test the effectiveness of the RCCE model as proof of concept in Arua City. 4. To assess acceptability of the RCCE model
Uganda 2026-03-26 12:53:46 2029-03-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Asiah Bakari Odongo
ID: UNCST-2026-R023340
 Examining the Effect of Turnaround Time on Laboratory Performance: A Case Study of the Nakasero Hospital in Uganda
REFNo: HS7283ES

General Objective
To examine effect of laboratory turnaround time on the performance of the Nakasero Hospital in Kampala, Uganda.

Specific Objectives
i. To assess relationship between laboratory TAT and adherence to the Nakasero Hospital clinical care protocols.
ii. To describe relationship between laboratory TAT and the average cost of care per Hospital visit.
iii. To explore the association between laboratory TAT and patient satisfaction with diagnostic services at Nakasero Hospital.

 Kenya 2026-03-25 9:59:06 2029-03-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Paul Mbaka
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Evaluating Diagnostic Accuracy of Artificial Intelligence Image Reader Versus Human Reading for Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Tests by Village Health Teams in Uganda
REFNo: HS7021ES

To determine whether the use of HealthPulse by VHTs improves the accuracy of mRDT results reported through eCHIS.
To assess the practices, acceptability and perceptions about HealthPulse AI-assisted mRDT integration into routine febrile illness surveillance.
To assess the cost-effectiveness of the HealthPulse AI-assisted mRDT.
 Uganda 2026-03-25 9:56:04 2029-03-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jonah Kiberu
ID: UNCST-2026-R024252
 CONTRIBUTION OF DIGITAL FINANCE TO UGANDA’S ECONOMIC GROWTH
REFNo: SS5039ES

1. To assess the impact of Mobile Money Usage on Economic Growth in Uganda
2. To examine the effect of Digital Payments on Economic Growth in Uganda
3. To assess the effect of Fintech innovations on Economic Growth in Uganda
4. To analyse the effect of access to formal banking in the fit between digital finance and economic growth
5. To explore the challenges encountered in the implementation of digital finance in Uganda
 Uganda 2026-03-25 15:18:07 2029-03-25 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
ANITA ARINDA
ID: UNCST-2020-R014158
 MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER IN ADOLESCENTS WITH SICKLE CELL DISEASE ATTENDING MULAGO NATIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL: PREVALENCE, EXPERIENCES, FEASIBILITY ACCEPTABILITY AND EFFICACY OF GROUP INTERPERSONAL PSYCHOTHERAPY
REFNo: HS7223ES

1. To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of available evidence on the prevalence and factors associated with depression in children and adolescents with SCD in LMICs.
2. To determine the prevalence and factors associated with major depressive disorder in adolescents with SCD attending Mulago National Referral Hospital.
3. To explore the lived experiences of major depressive disorder of adolescents with SCD attending Mulago National Referral Hospital.
4. To assess the feasibility, acceptability and preliminary efficacy of group interpersonal psychotherapy for major depressive disorder in adolescents with SCD attending Mulago National Referral Hospital.

 Uganda 2026-03-25 11:29:32 2029-03-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Geoffrey Angela
ID: UNCST-2025-R022184
 TOWARDS ACADEMIC INTEGRITY IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES: EXPLORING THE NEXUS BETWEEN ACADEMIC INTEGRITY - HONESTY, FAIRNESS, RESPECT, AND FACULTY PRODUCTIVITY IN LIRA UNIVERSITY
REFNo: SS4978ES

The Objectives are: 1. To assess the influence of academic honesty on faculty productivity. 2. To determine the contribution of academic fairness to faculty productivity. 3. To analyse how academic respect influences faculty productivity, and 4. To evaluate the moderating impact of existing academic integrity policies on faculty productivity.
Uganda 2026-03-25 11:27:26 2029-03-25 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Ruth Tullis Carolann
ID: UNCST-2025-R022526
 A Study of the use of Ficus natalensis leaves as an Anthelminthic in Goats
REFNo: A744ES

To observe the effectiveness of F. natalensis as a natural anthelminthic in goats. To evaluate the usefulness of F. natalensis to Ugandan villages
 USA 2026-03-25 11:24:36 2029-03-25 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
LUCY ACIRO CAN ......
ID: UNCST-2026-R023454
 A HISTORICAL ANALYSIS OF WOMEN'S PARTICIPATION IN MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN UGANDA: A CASE STUDY OF KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY, 2003-2025.
REFNo: SS5002ES

Objectives i. To assess the barriers to women’s participation in management in Kyambogo University between 2003- 2025. ii. To establish the coping strategies for women in management in Kyambogo University between 2003- 2025. iii. To examine the existing mechanisms to enhance women’s participation in management in Kyambogo University between 2003- 2025. iv. To assess the perceptions towards women in management positions by the staff they directly led in Kyambogo University between 2003- 2025.
Uganda 2026-03-25 11:22:43 2029-03-25 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Samuel Lukenge
ID: UNCST-2025-R021961
 INFRASTRUCTURE QUALITY AND STUDENT’S SATISFACTION MEDIATED BY SENSE OF CAMPUS COMMUNITY IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS4754ES

i. To examine the influence of university infrastructure quality (lecture rooms, extramural, utilities and ICT) on student satisfaction in public universities in Uganda. ii. To assess the influence of university infrastructure quality on students’ sense of campus community in universities in Uganda. iii. To analyse the influence of students’ sense of campus community on their overall satisfaction with university life. iv. To test the mediation of sense of campus community on the influence of university infrastructure quality on student satisfaction.
Uganda 2026-03-25 11:20:26 2029-03-25 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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