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Laura Twubahe
ID: UNCST-2024-R002589
 Nutritional, Physical-chemical, and Microbiological changes in the properties of cooking oil and street-vended deep-fried foods in Wakiso District, Central Uganda: A case study of Kira Municipality.
REFNo: HS5308ES

General objective
The general objective of this study is to evaluate the physical-chemical changes in cooking oil and the Microbiological safety of street vended deep fried foods in Kira Municipality, Wakiso District, Uganda.

Specific Objectives
The specific objectives of the study are to;
1. Assess the changes in the physical-chemical properties including trans fatty acids of cooking oil used by street vendors of Rolex and deep-fried chicken in Kira Municipality.
2. Assess the microbiological safety of street vended rolex and deep-fried chicken in Kira municipality.
3. Assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of street vendors of rolex and deep-fried chicken in Kira Municipality.

 Uganda 2025-01-22 9:56:29 2028-01-22 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Robertson Turyamwijuka
ID: UNCST-2024-R015990
 A sustainable Public procurement implementation framework for Public Sector Entities in Uganda.
REFNo: SS3597ES

3.1 PRIMARY OBJECTIVE The primary objective of this study seeks to develop and propose a sustainable public procurement implementation framework that will guide Ugandan public entities on how to enhance sustainable public procurement performance through the effective implementation of sustainable public procurement practices and approaches. This will enable these public entities to also address the unique challenges and opportunities they face, with the aim to enhance efficiency, accountability, and sustainability in public procurement processes. The accomplishment of the ensuing secondary objectives will enable this. 3.2 SECONDARY OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY The following secondary objectives have been determined in order to fulfil the study's main goal: 3.2.1 To identify the drivers influencing the implementation of sustainable public procurement in public sector entities in Uganda. 3.2.2 To identify the sustainable public procurement practices currently implemented among Ugandan public sector entities. 3.2.3 To identify the challenges and their consequences faced by Ugandan public sector entities when implementing sustainable public procurement. 3.2.4 To identify sustainable public procurement approaches within public sector entities in Uganda. 3.2.5 To determine the influence of sustainable public procurement drivers on sustainable public procurement performance. 3.2.6 To determine the influence of the drivers of sustainable public procurement on sustainable public procurement approaches. 3.2.7 To assess the influence of sustainable public procurement drivers on the adoption of sustainable public procurement practices. 3.2.8 To assess the influence of sustainable public procurement approaches on sustainable public procurement practices. 3.2.9 To assess the influence of sustainable public procurement practices on sustainable public procurement performance. 3.2.10 To assess the influence of sustainable public procurement approaches on sustainable public procurement performance. 3.2.11 To assess how sustainable public procurement approaches, in Ugandan public sector organizations, mediate the relationship between sustainable public procurement drivers and sustainable public procurement performance. 3.2.12 To assess the mediating influence of sustainable public procurement practices on the association between sustainable public procurement drivers and sustainable public procurement performance in Ugandan government agencies. 3.2.13 To assess the mediating influence of sustainable public procurement practices on the association between sustainable public procurement approaches and sustainable public procurement performance within public sector entities in Uganda. 3.2.14 To provide a conceptual framework for Ugandan public sector entities to embrace sustainable public procurement.
Uganda 2025-01-22 17:09:13 2028-01-22 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Betty Adoch
ID: UNCST-2024-R003825
 Land Conflicts and Livelihood Nexus in Gulu City, Northern Uganda
REFNo: SS3531ES

To assess the attitude and perceptions of inhabitants on effectiveness of land conflict resolution mechanisms in Gulu city,To assess the effects of land conflicts on livelihood capitals of inhabitants in Gulu city,To examine the drivers of land conflict among inhabitants in Gulu city,To determine the nature of land conflicts among inhabitants in Gulu city,The study aims to examine the nature and extent of land conflicts, explore how these conflicts affect the livelihood assets of the local population, and assess the effectiveness of existing mechanisms for conflict resolution. This study seeks to provide insights that can inform policy, and interventions aimed at improving land management and enhancing the livelihoods of the affected communities.,
 Uganda 2025-01-22 17:07:20 2028-01-22 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Stavia Turyahabwe Stavia
ID: UNCST-2022-R011373
 Evaluating the performance, feasibility, acceptability and impact of treatment-decision algorithms for pulmonary tuberculosis in children in Uganda and their unmet social needs;TDA4Child
REFNo: HS5390ES

(i) To compare the diagnostic accuracy of the study TDAs with the Uganda national algorithm for the diagnosis of TB in children
(ii) To compare adults and children TB notifications before and after study initiation;
(iii) To describe the caregiver’s (parents or guardians) acceptability in introducing TB treatment based on the TDA outcome
(iv) To describe healthcare workers’ (HCWs) experience, acceptability of and satisfaction with and feasibility of algorithm the TDAs’ implementation
(v) To describe the unmet social needs, social protection coverage, and dissaving among children under 10 years old being evaluated for pulmonary TB and their households in Uganda.
Uganda 2025-01-22 17:04:40 2028-01-22 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Eve  Namisango
ID: UNCST-2021-R014038
 Validation of the Quality of Dying and Death-Revised Global Version scale in Uganda
REFNo: SS3429ES

3) To assess the relationship between quality of death and dying and grief and bereavement symptoms reported by caregivers,2) To determine the reliability of the QODD-RGV,1) To examine face and content validity of the QODD-RGV index.,The main objective of this study is to undertake a psychometric evaluation of the Quality of Death and Dying Index. ,
 Uganda 2025-01-22 16:56:37 2028-01-22 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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