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Chikadibia Uche Kalu Awa
ID: UNCST-2024-R003818
OPTIMIZATION OF MIX DESIGN FOR STRUCTURAL LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE (SLWC) WITH ARTIFICIAL AGGREGATES USING RESPONSE SURFACE METHODOLOGY
REFNo: SIR344ES

1. To produce and characterize artificial aggregates from polyethylene terephthalate plastic waste.
2. To design experimental mixture proportions for S.L.W.C. using mathematically independent variable (factorial) approach.
3. To evaluate the performance of S.L.W.C. regarding density, splitting tensile strength, compressive strength, workability, and durability.
4. To apply response surface methodology for the analysis of the obtained results to derive model equations for each performance criteria.
5. To optimize (S.L.W.C.) using desirability function.
6. To carry out microstructural analysis of the specimens.

Nigeria 2025-01-22 16:45:23 2028-01-22 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
SIMON MUCHURO
ID: UNCST-2024-R003624
Estimation of TB notification rates among healthcare workers in 2023 and assessment of associated healthcare worker and health facility characteristics
REFNo: HS5200ES

Primary objective:
1. To establish the TB notification rates among healthcare workers
2. To establish the risk factors associated with TB disease
Secondary objectives:
3. To determine TB treatment outcomes among healthcare workers started on drug sensitive TB treatment from 1st January to 31st December 20
Uganda 2025-01-22 16:44:20 2028-01-22 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Bernard Muwonge Ssajjabbi
ID: UNCST-2023-R007179
AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE IMPACT OF TELEMEDICINE ON PATIENT OUTCOMES IN KAMPALA DISTRICT. A CASE OF RUBAGA DIVISION
REFNo: HS4901ES

iii. To investigate the extent to which telemedicine improves patient satisfaction for patients in Lubaga division. ,ii. To assess the impact of telemedicine on accessibility of health care services for patients in Lubaga division. ,i. To identify the barriers and facilitators of telemedicine adoption and how they impact patient outcomes in Lubaga division. ,To investigate the impact of telemedicine on patient outcomes in Kampala district, with emphasis on Lubaga division so as to improve the quality of health-care service delivery.,
Uganda 2025-01-22 16:38:30 2028-01-22 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
ROSE AKULLO
ID: UNCST-2024-R005155
LEADERSHIP BEHAVIOR IN MANAGEMENT OF CURRICULUM CHANGES IN THE LOWER SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KARAMOJA REGION, NORTH EASTERN UGANDA.
REFNo: SS3120ES

5. Determine the mediating effect of organizational climate on the relationship between leadership behaviours and curriculum change management in the lower secondary curriculum,4. To assess the impact of leadership behaviour on the level of teacher support for curriculum change management in lower secondary schools in the Karamoja Region, Uganda.,3. Establish the effect of change-oriented leadership behaviours on management of curriculum changes in secondary schools in Karamoja ,2. Assess the effect of task-oriented leadership behaviours on management of curriculum changes in lower secondary schools in the Karamoja Region, Uganda.,1.Examine the effect of relation-oriented leadership behaviours on management of curriculum changes in secondary schools in Karamoja,To investigate the effect of leadership behaviors on management of curriculum changes in secondary schools in Karamoja region, North Eastern Uganda.,
Uganda 2025-01-22 16:33:52 2028-01-22 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
BONIFACE OJOK
ID: UNCST-2023-R006075
Lok Ber Bedo Study: Storytelling with young people affected by conflict in Acholi sub-region, northern Uganda
REFNo: SS3437ES

1. General objective: The proposed project seeks to engage groups of young people affected by conflict in Acholi sub-region to explore the extent to which storytelling can be harnessed to promote shared understanding of the wholesome character of ber bedo (Acholi meaning 'wellbeing) and collective action to advance ber bedo.

2. Specific objectives
(1) To explore conflict affected young people’s understanding of ber bedo and practice of storytelling in Acholi sub-region.
(2) To identify challenges to ber bedo among young people affected by conflict in Acholi sub-region and to explore existing and potential strategies to address these.
(3) To assess to what extent the 'lok ber bedo' (Acholi meaning 'let's talk well-being') storytelling approach can be transformational, in its various dimensions, for young people affected by conflict in Acholi sub-region.
Uganda 2025-01-22 16:24:55 2028-01-22 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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