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MEDARD NABAASA
ID: UNCST-2026-R023498
Collaborative Dynamics, Graduate Mindset and Employability of Technical Vocational Education Training (TVET) Graduates in Uganda�s Buganda Region
REFNo: SS5626ES

Main Objective To examine the relationships among collaborative dynamics, graduate mindset, and employability of TVET graduates in Uganda’s Buganda Region and to explore stakeholder perceptions of these constructs. 1.To examine the relationship between collaborative dynamics and employability. 2. To examine the relationship between collaborative dynamics and graduate mindset. 3. To examine the relationship between graduate mindset and employability. 4. To test the mediating role of graduate mindset in the relationship between collaborative dynamics and employability 5. To explore the perceptions of TVET tutors and government officials regarding collaborative dynamics and graduate mindset.
Uganda 2026-08-25 19:14:11 2029-08-25 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
ANGEL NANSUBUGA LISA
ID: UNCST-2026-R026770
UNDERSTANDING KNOWLEDGE OF SICKLE CELL DISEASE PRESENTATION, MANAGEMENT AND MYTHS AMONG SCD PATIENTS AT MULAGO NATIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL, UGANDA
REFNo: HS8403ES

1. To explore myths and misconceptions related to SCD among patients with SCD in Mulago national referral hospital, Uganda, 2. To assess knowledge of sickle cell disease presentation and management among patients with SCD in Mulago national referral hospital, Uganda,To understand the knowledge of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) presentation, management and myths among SCD patients at Mulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda.,
Uganda 2026-08-25 19:12:10 2029-08-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Pauline Amuge Mary
ID: UNCST-2023-R005532
HIV treatment outcomes and predictors of virological failure among HIV infected children aged <18years starting second-line and third-line ART in Africa, Europe and Thailand
REFNo: HS8519ES

The study has four main objectives
To evaluate medium-term virologic, immunologic and safety outcomes among HIV-infected children starting dolutegravir (DTG)-based second-line ART compared with boosted protease inhibitor (bPI)-based ART at 96 and 144 weeks.
To identify predictors and incidence of virologic failure among HIV-infected children on DTG-based versus bPI-based second-line ART
To determine the effectiveness of third-line ART regimens and describe immunological response, clinical outcomes and survival among HIV-infected children switched to third-line ART in Uganda.
To explore the lived experiences and support needs of children/adolescents on second- and third-line ART, their caregivers, and healthcare providers.

Uganda 2026-08-25 19:07:34 2029-08-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
FRED HABARUREMA
ID: UNCST-2026-R024937
SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION AMIDST SEED PREDATION OF KHAYA ANTHOTHECA ACROSS MANAGEMENT ZONES IN RWENSAMA CENTRAL FOREST RESERVE
REFNo: NS1385ES

1 To map the spatial distribution and density of K. anthotheca across management zones in Rwensama central forest reserve. 2. To identify the environmental and anthropogenic factors influencing distribution of K. anthotheca across different management zones in Rwensama central forest reserve. 3. To assess the rate of seed predation on K. anthotheca across management zones in Rwensama CFR.
Uganda 2026-08-24 9:34:02 2029-08-24 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Faith Nyongyera
ID: UNCST-2025-R022755
Human Resuorce Management Practices, Managerial Competences and Performance of SACCOs in South Western Uganda.
REFNo: SS5882ES

1. To find out the relationship between HRMP and performance of SACCOs in South Western Uganda.
2. To establish the link between HRMP and MC of SACCOs in South Western Uganda
3. To establish the connection between MC and performance of SACCOs in South Western Uganda.
4. To establish the mediating effect of MC in the relationship between HRMP and Performance of SACCOs in South western Uganda.

Uganda 2026-08-24 6:26:40 2029-08-24 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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