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Nelson TING
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Genetic identity of elephant migrants across a forest-savanna mosaic of protected areas in Western Uganda
REFNo: NS72ES

To generate baseline knowledge of elephant movement, habitat use, and population size in and among the forested protected areas of western Uganda.
 USA 2018-10-30 2021-10-30 Natural Sciences Non-degree Award
Proscovia Nabunya
ID: UNCST-2019-R000970
 Social Support Systems and Community Resource Utilization for Children and Families Affected by HIV/AIDS in Uganda: A Stakeholder Perspectives Study.
REFNo: SS182ES

The overall aim of this research is to examine the social support systems and community resources available to orphaned children and families affected by HIV/AIDS in Southwestern Uganda. Specifically, utilizing a stakeholder perspective, the objectives of this research are: 1) To identify and examine the available social support systems and resources available to children and families affected by HIV; 2) To examine both family-level and community-level facilitators and barriers to access and utilization of community resources; and 3) To identify resource gaps and ways to improve social support systems for children and families affected by HIV. The long-term goal of this proposed research is to inform a developmental research grant application (R21), to test the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary impact of a social support intervention that can address HIV-related stigma and social isolation, and its impact on the overall social and health wellbeing of orphaned children and their caregivers.
 Uganda 2018-10-30 2021-10-30 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
James Ssuuna
ID:
EFFECT OF HABITAT DISTURBANCE ON POPULATION DYNAMICS AND COMMUNITY STRUCTURE OF RODENTS IN MABIRA CENTRAL FOREST RESERVE, UGANDA
REFNo: NS73ES

1.Assess rodent composition, diversity, and habitat association in undisturbed forest, disturbed forest, and adjacent agricultural/fallow fields in Mabira central forest reserve(MCFR). 2.Determine the influence of habitat structure/disturbance, and seasonal changes on recruitment, and survival of the dominant rodent species in MCFR. 3.Determine the effect of habitat structure/disturbance, and rainfall patterns on the breeding/reproduction patterns of the dominant rodent species in MCFR. 4.Investigate the movement and ranging patterns of the dominant rodent species in MCFR.
Uganda 2018-10-30 2021-10-30 Natural Sciences Degree Award
Sadic Waswa Babyesiza Waswa
ID: UNCST-2019-R000849
 PREVALENCE AND DIVERSITY OF HEAMOFLAGELLATES AND FILARIAL WORMS IN RODENTS AND SHREWS INHABITING A DEGRADATION GRADIENT IN MABIRA FOREST RESERVE
REFNo: NS54ES

•Investigate the rodent and shrew species composition and seasonal fluctuations in their population structures along a habitat degradation gradient in MCFR •Identify and describe heamoflagellates and filarial worms in rodents and shrews using their morphological, morphometric and molecular characteristics. •Describe diversity, prevalence, distribution and public health importance of heamoflagellates and filarial worms identified in rodents and shrews of MCFR. •Investigate factors that affect prevalence and distribution of heamoflagellates and filarial worms in rodents and shrews in MCFR. •Investigate the relationship between rodent borne zoonotics prevailing with in adjacent communities Vs heamoflagellates and filarial worms identified in rodents and shrews.
Uganda 2018-10-30 2021-10-30 Natural Sciences Degree Award
Cathryn Townsend Megan
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Human Generosity Among the Ik
REFNo: SS201ES

Based on two empirical studies, conducted in WEIRD (Western, educated, industrialized, rich, and democratic) populations in the USA and in the Netherlands, we hypothesize that perceived fitness interdependence (PFI) is the primary psychological motivator of altruistic or generous actions in human cooperation and that PFI varies according to both the situational and relational contexts of human interactions. This existing empirical evidence needs corroboration in diverse cultural and ecological conditions in order to support the universal value of the hypothesis. The current study will serve as a pilot to determine whether the PFI scales that we have developed would be adaptable to non-WEIRD populations.
UK 2018-10-30 2021-10-30 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Irene Ayakaka
ID:
A Stakeholder analysis of chronic Lung Disease (CLD) management in Uganda
REFNo: HS232ES

Objectives of the research project: Overall Aim The overall goal of the project which this study aims to inform, is to improve the management of CLD in Uganda. This study seeks to analyze the current CLD policy in Uganda, identify gaps in the policy formulation that may translate to gaps in policy implementation. The aim is to generate evidence that can be used to develop targeted, informed interventions to strengthen CLD programmatic management in this setting. Specifically, the study proposes to achieve this through: 1. Stakeholder analysis and mapping to characterize the actors and networks, their linkages and relative influence and how this affects CLD policy in Uganda. 2. An exploration of the policies for the management and implementation of policies to address CLD in the public health system in Uganda. Stakeholders in this study will be limited to at least one representative from; the Uganda ministry of health; from academia; funders and MOH implementing partners and from civil society to help understand and describe the policy context and to clinical heads from Kampala city based health facilities as representatives to help describe and understand the clinical context.
Uganda 2018-10-30 2021-10-30 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Stephanie Sweet
ID:
Geospatial Analytics for Improved Tax Compliance
REFNo: SS242ES

This research will attempt to analyze tax evasion and estimate the compliance tax gap (difference between potential and actual revenue) through the use of geospatial analytics in Uganda.
USA 2018-10-30 2021-10-30 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Shai Andre Divon André
ID:
Community Based Policing: Uganda Case Study (ICT4COP)
REFNo: SS231ES

The Uganda case study provides an insight into African perspectives on COP. The overarching objective of the study is to explore the influence and impact of the Ugandan approach to COP. As such the research in Uganda will focus on: police training, application of policing/community policing and impacts of policing on communities. Parts of the research in Uganda may link to the South Sudan case study including through the impact of Uganda’s approach to policing on South Sudan through police training. The focus on the training component will mainly observe the efforts of the Government of Uganda to assist the crisis in South Sudan through police training, but also on the Ugandan concept of COP and the official structures for the implementation of COP. The focus on application of policing/community policing will explore police-community relations in selected areas in Northern Uganda. This component will also include an element bridging into the South Sudan case study by exploring the dynamics between Ugandan host communities and settled refuges from South Sudan, concentrating on police-community relations and the unique challenges that Ugandan police faces in such contexts. The impacts of policing on communities element will explore how both the police and communities collaborate and how has this collaboration affects a range of human security issues in contexts. To achieve the overarching objective the research will revolves around the following sub-objectives: 1. To analyze COP applied in Northern Uganda 2. To investigate COP applied in a variety of socio-cultural contexts in Northern Uganda 3. To understand COP training provided by Uganda to other African nations
Norway 2018-10-30 2021-10-30 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Margaret Lubwama
ID: UNCST-2019-R000636
 Knowledge, attitudes and perceptions about antibiotic use and resistance among final year medical and pharmacy students- a step toward antimicrobial stewardship
REFNo: HS248ES

Overall Goal of the Project To increase the awareness among the public and various stakeholders (College Principle, curriculum designers, heads of departments, Ministry of Health (MOH)) of the need of antimicrobial stewardship programmes within the curriculum of final year undergraduate medical students with the ultimate aim of antimicrobial stewardship being introduced in the regional hospitals where these students will be posted Specific Objective One To determine the level of competency of final year medical and pharmacy students of the Makerere University and Mount Kenya University Colleges of Health Science to prescribe antibiotics appropriately Specific Objective Two To review and report on the findings of this study to various stakeholders in meetings, conferences within the region and to publish the findings from this study in a peer reviewed journal within the final year of the project
 Uganda 2018-10-30 2021-10-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Violet Korutaro
ID: UNCST-2019-R000618
 Baylor-IMPAACT-004: IMPAACT 2009; Protocol titled: Pharmacokinetics, Feasibility, Acceptability, and Safety of Oral Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for Primary HIV Prevention during Pregnancy and Postpartum in Adolescents and Young Women and their Infants Ver
REFNo: HS252ES

a) Primary Objective for PK Component • To determine the concentration of Tenofovir diphosphate (TDF-DP) associated with adequate adherence to FTC/TDF among women observed ingesting daily oral Prep during pregnancy and postpartum. b) Secondary Objective for PK Component • To compare TFV-DP concentrations observed in pregnant and postpartum women c) Primary Objectives for PrEP Comparison Component • To characterise PrEP adherence among HIV- uninfected young women during pregnancy and for twenty-six weeks postpartum, when provided with enhanced adherence support through mobile technology and counselling based on observed drug levels. • To assess the safety of FTC/TDF for PrEP during pregnancy and postpartum by comparing pregnancy outcomes and maternal and infant safety between cohorts. d) Other objectives for PrEP Comparison Component • To identify individual, social and structural barriers and facilitators to PrEP uptake during pregnancy, and to adherence during pregnancy and postpartum. • To compare reported sexual risk behaviours and incidence of sexually transmitted infection, among women who initiate PrEP during pregnancy versus women who decline PrEP. • To compare antiretroviral drug resistance among women and infants who acquires HIV and without exposure to FTC/TDF for PrEP, including whether resistance was transmitted or acquired at time of transmission. • To compare bone density in women who initiated PrEP during pregnancy and women who decline PrEP. e) Exploratory Objective for PrEP Comparison Component • To describe the composition of and changes in the maternal vaginal and gut microbiome and infant gut microbiome according to PrEP exposure.
Uganda 2018-10-30 2021-10-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Rita Nakalega
ID: UNCST-2019-R000599
 Extent of Scale-Up of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Load Testing Services and Linkages to Intensive Adherence Counselling Support among HIV Infected Patients on Anti-Retroviral Therapy in Gomba District Uganda: Secondary Data Analysis.
REFNo: HS255ES

1. To estimate the proportion of PLHIV on ART who had VL tests done from January 2017- December 2017 in Gomba district in Uganda, using descriptive secondary data analysis from a cross-sectional study. 2. To estimate the proportion of PLHIV on ART with unsuppressed VLs from January 2017- December 2017 that were linked for IAC support within a three month period from receipt of VL results in Gomba district in Uganda, using descriptive secondary data analysis from a cross-sectional study. 3. To identify factors associated with the uptake of VL testing and IAC services among those with unsupressed VL using logistic regression analysis in a secondary data analysis from a cross-sectional study. 4. To provide recommendations based on population-based factors likely contributing to IAC services uptake and disseminate new knowledge on VL testing and linkages to IAC support services to district health workers, district leaders and other stakeholders.
Uganda 2018-10-16 2021-10-16 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Alex Nduhura
ID:
PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS AND THE COMPETITIVENESS OF HYDRO ELECTRICITY ENERGY SUB SECTOR IN UGANDA; CASE OF KARUMA AND BUJAGALI POWER DAM PROJECTS
REFNo: SS193ES

1.5.1 Main Objective The main objective of this study is; To identify the most appropriate public private partnerships models necessary for improving in Uganda hydroelectricity sub sector. 1.5.2 Secondary Objectives To achieve the main objective of this study, secondary objectives are derived. These shall include; a) To examine the legal and regulatory framework for procurement and implementation of PPP’s in Uganda. b) To identify lessons learnt to improve PPPs performance and competitiveness of Uganda’s hydroelectricity sub sector. c) To assess challenges faced in implementing Karuma and Bujagali Power Dams. d) To identify lessons from traditional procurement of power dams that can be used to improve PPP models in the hydroelectricity sub sector e) To establish the key features of PPP’s for improving competitiveness of Uganda’s hydroelectricity energy sub sector.
Uganda 2018-10-16 2021-10-16 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Hilary Matfess
ID:
“Gender Norm Change in Contexts of Displacement Through Interviews and Body Map Panels with South Sudanese Women Living in Uganda.”
REFNo: SS239ES

This project aims to supplement the thin literature on women’s experiences during conflict and displacement by leveraging a variety of qualitative research methods, including oral histories, focus group discussions, and through the introduction of a new form of body map storytelling, called “body map panels.” This project is exploratory in nature, marking one of the first steps in gathering data for a dissertation related to gender and conflict in sub-Saharan Africa. The qualitative data gathered in this project will help ground an empirically-driven research agenda for a dissertation, which will be centered on unpacking how conflict dynamics and features of displacement programming and support impact women’s influence and status in post-conflict African states. Through the collection of qualitative data, this project will develop the foundations of a testable hypothesis related to gender, conflict, and social roles. This study aims to document and assess the new roles and responsibilities that women take on in post-conflict and displacement settings and to better design programs serving displaces women. The objectives, as paired with the questions posed by the study are to: Document how different events in the course of conflict and displacement affect women’s roles, and identify some of the most influential, commonly experienced events. Document how gender norms change by identifying salient norms pre-conflict, during conflict, and in displacement contexts. Document women’s reactions to the changes in gender norms at these different contexts.
 USA 2018-10-10 2021-10-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Miri Stryjan
ID:
Incentives, team work and borrower selection in Microfinance
REFNo: SS244ES

This research will evaluate a policy change taking place within a large Ugandan Microfinance institution (BRAC Uganda), in which the incentive schemes for the staff of the organization will be changed. Through this process, the goal is to study questions related to staff incentives, coordination, free riding, team work, team cohesion and local versus central decision making in management decisions.
Sweden 2018-10-02 2021-10-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Napyo Kasede Agnes
ID:
UNIVERSAL ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY FOR ELIMINATION OF MOTHER-TO-CHILD TRANSMISSION OF HIV IN LIRA, NORTHERN UGANDA: DETERMINANTS, ADHERENCE, BREASTFEEDING AND VIRAL LOAD
REFNo: HS222ES

1. To determine the prevalence and factors associated with facility deliveries among HIV+ pregnant women receiving antenatal care in Lira Regional Referral Hospital, Lira district 2. To estimate the proportion of babies born to HIV+ mothers that adhere to nevirapine prophylaxis and identify factors contributing to their non-adherence in Lira District. 3. To determine the prevalence and factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding at 14 weeks among HIV+ women enrolled on Option B+ in Lira district. 4. To find out the proportion of HIV+ pregnant women that are virally suppressed and factors associated with viral non-suppression
Uganda 2018-09-24 2021-09-24 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Stanley Asaku Tom
ID:
Perceived Social and Behavioural Determinants of Preventive Health Behaviour among Undergraduate Female Students at Makerere University, Uganda: A cross-sectional study
REFNo: HS229ES

i)To determine and compare the extents to which perceived threats visavie benefits, influence the likelihood of PHB adoption among undergraduate female students at Makerere University. ii)To identify perceived social barriers to PHB adoption among undergraduate female students at Makerere University. iii) To identify self-efficacy perceptions and efficacious cues to action for enhanced adoption of PHB at Makerere University. The study aims to gain an understanding of undergraduate female students’ social and behavioral perceptions that tend to influence the likelihood of adopting multiple preventive health behaviors (PHB).
Uganda 2018-09-24 2021-09-24 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Frederik Leerhoei
ID:
An Assessment Of Entomological Diversity And The Effect of Organic Coffee Farming on Biodiversity In South Western Uganda Along A National Park Gradient.
REFNo: NS63ES

We will go to Bwindi Forest Farm in Uganda to investigate the effects on agro- organic farming. This will be done to analyse what best ways to conserve nature amidst a growing population taking up more space for settlement and agriculture. Here we will look at how effective organic coffee farming is compared to conventional farming in terms of biodiversity seen, incorporation of pollinators and the reduction of coffee's worst enemy, the coffee borer beetle. In this case you will help to support a project where data is collected about renewal of conventional farming into a more agro-organic approach. Project 1 - One of our goals is to investigate how well it is to practice organic farming in relation to conventional agriculture as regards to what supports biodiversity best. In relation to this, we will do some specific studies on the entomologi around organic and conventionel coffee plantations as coffee has a huge economic and cultural significance worldwide. This will be done during the dry season running from september till November and during the rainy season running from November til December. Project 2 - In this project, we look at one of the coffee plant's biggest enemies, Coffee Borer Beetle, which is a pest that drills into coffee beans and lays eggs in it. These beetles have some enemies, which are parasitoid wasps that naturally fight these pests. Here we will examine whether organic or conventional coffee cultivation is most effective in the natural control of these pests, and in this context where the greatest biodiversity of these wasps occurs. The collection of coffee berries will be done 30 different coffee plants on different conventional and organic farms. This will be done during harvest season of ripe coffee berries in October and as well when the immature green berries show up to see if there are seasonal differences in pest presence. Project 3 - In addition, we will look at the effect of organically grown coffee on pollinators of the plant, such as bees, and the conditions that best benefit them. This is done as the number of pollinators worldwide is in decrease, which is a huge problem since pollination- dependent crops, such as the coffee plant, contribute 35 percent of the global crop production volume. This can have a huge impact on the yield and quality of the product, depending on whether it is an organic or conventional farm. This follows the same timeline as project 1.
 Denmark 2018-09-24 2021-09-24 Natural Sciences Degree Award
Daniel Oeksnebjerg Bilyeli
ID:
"An Assessment Of Entomological Diversity And The Effect Of Organic Coffee Farming On Biodiversity In South Western Uganda Along A National Park Gradient. "
REFNo: NS64ES

We will go to Bwindi Forest Farm in Uganda to investigate the effects on agro- organic farming. This will be done to analyse what best ways to conserve nature amidst a growing population taking up more space for settlement and agriculture. Here we will look at how effective organic coffee farming is compared to conventional farming in terms of biodiversity seen, incorporation of pollinators and the reduction of coffee's worst enemy, the coffee borer beetle. In this case you will help to support a project where data is collected about renewal of conventional farming into a more agro-organic approach. Project 1 - One of our goals is to investigate how well it is to practice organic farming in relation to conventional agriculture as regards to what supports biodiversity best. In relation to this, we will do some specific studies on the entomologi around organic and conventional coffee plantations as coffee has a huge economic and cultural significance worldwide. This will be done during the dry season running from september till November and during part of the rainy season running from November til Denmark . Project 2 - In this project, we look at one of the coffee plant's biggest enemies, Coffee Borer Beetle, which is a pest that drills into coffee beans and lays eggs in it. These beetles have some enemies, which are parasitoid wasps that naturally fight these pests. Here we will examine whether organic or conventional coffee cultivation is most effective in the natural control of these pests, and in this context where the greatest biodiversity of these wasps occurs. The collection of coffee berries will be done 10 times from 30 different coffee plants on an number of conventional and organic farms. This will be done during harvest season of ripe coffee berries in October and as well when the immature green berries show up to see if there are seasonal differences in pest presence. Project 3 - In addition, we will look at the effect of organically grown coffee on pollinators of the plant, such as bees, and the conditions that best benefit them. This is done as the number of pollinators worldwide is in decrease, which is a huge problem since pollination-dependent crops, such as the coffee plant, contribute 35 percent of the global crop production volume. This can have a huge impact on the yield and quality of the product, depending on whether it is an organic or conventional farm. This follows the same timeline as project 1.
 Denmark 2018-09-24 2021-09-24 Natural Sciences Degree Award
Soeren Christensen Krath
ID:
An Assessment Of Entomological Diversity And The Effect of Organic Coffee Farming on Biodiversity In South Western Uganda Along A National Park Gradient
REFNo: NS66ES

We will go to Bwindi Forest Farm in Uganda to investigate the effects on agroorganic farming. This will be done to analyse what best ways to conserve nature amidst a growing population taking up more space for settlement and agriculture. Here we will look at how effective organic coffee farming is compared to conventional farming in terms of biodiversity seen, incorporation of pollinators and the reduction of coffee's worst enemy, the coffee borer beetle. In this case you will help to support a project where data is collected about renewal of conventional farming into a more agroorganic approach. Project 1 One of our goals is to investigate how well it is to practice organic farming in relation to conventional agriculture as regards to what supports biodiversity best. In relation to this, we will do some specific studies on the entomologi around organic and conventionel coffee plantations as coffee has a huge economic and cultural significance worldwide. This will be done during the dry season running from september till November and during the rainy season running from November til December. Project 2 In this project, we look at one of the coffee plant's biggest enemies, Coffee Borer Beetle, which is a pest that drills into coffee beans and lays eggs in it. These beetles have some enemies, which are parasitoid wasps that naturally fight these pests. Here we will examine whether organic or conventional coffee cultivation is most effective in the natural control of these pests, and in this context where the greatest biodiversity of these wasps occurs. The collection of coffee berries will be done 30 different coffee plants on different conventional and organic farms. This will be done during harvest season of ripe coffee berries in October and as well when the immature green berries show up to see if there are seasonal differences in pest presence. Project 3 In addition, we will look at the effect of organically grown coffee on pollinators of the plant, such as bees, and the conditions that best benefit them. This is done as the number of pollinators worldwide is in decrease, which is a huge problem since pollinationdependent crops, such as the coffee plant, contribute 35 percent of the global crop production volume. This can have a huge impact on the yield and quality of the product, depending on whether it is an organic or conventional farm. This follows the same timeline as project 1.
 Denmark 2018-09-24 2021-09-24 Natural Sciences Degree Award
Adeodata Rukyalekere Kekitiinwa Kekitiinwa
ID: UNCST-2019-R000799
 Host Genetic Factors in Pediatric HIV/TB Infections II
REFNo: HS236ES

The cohort development core project of CAfGEN has several unique and innovative features. 1. This project will significantly expand what is currently the largest genomic cohort dedicated to pediatric HIV in Africa. 2. We will prospectively identify and recruit a cohort of HIV-positive, isoniazid naïve children with a strong exposure to TB, but without evidence of active TB disease – such TB resistant individuals are unique and highly desired in the field, even more so among children co-infected with HIV. This approach is highly conducive to high-level genetic mapping and thus has the potential to offer novel molecular insights into the development of active TB disease. 3. The current studies propose the expansion of our genomics studies to Swaziland – a Southern African population that is currently not represented on the African genomics map. This creates long-term opportunities to fulfill the stated desire to make the H3Africa initiative truly pan-African in scope. 4. The network will develop and extend the experience gained and lessons learned in implementing and pursuing genomics education and ethics consultation in furtherance of the mandate of engaging communities in genomics studies, which is key to long-term sustainability.
Uganda 2018-09-24 2021-09-24 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
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