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Jack Turihohabwe
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A deep learning model for early prediction and diagnosis of Late Blight Disease in Irish potatoes: A case of Kigezi Region RefNo:MUST-2023-1308
REFNo: SIR323ES

The major objective of the research study is improving early prediction and accurate diagnosis of late blight disease among Irish potato farmers in Kigezi.
Uganda 2024-06-05 17:36:19 2027-06-05 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Emmanuel Menya
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Torrefaction of Banana Value Chain-Based Wastes Available in Uganda for Fuel (TorrCoal Project)
REFNo: SIR172ES

Main Objective
To investigate the torrefaction potential of banana value chain-based wastes available in Uganda for fuel.

Specific Objectives
• To characterize the underutilized banana value chain-based wastes
• To optimize the torrefaction conditions for production of bio-coal from selected banana value chain-based wastes
• To assess the quality and performance of briquettes generated from the torrefied banana waste
Uganda 2024-06-05 17:35:18 2027-06-05 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Adeline Boatin
ID: UNCST-2019-R001255
Education of pregnant women with a prenatal indication for cesarean section through periodic short message service (SMS) and interactive voice response system (IVR) in Uganda
REFNo: HS4081ES

1. To pilot the use of SMS and IVR among high-risk pregnant women scheduled for elective caesarean section and receiving antenatal care at the Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital in Uganda. 2.a)To determine the acceptability of SMS and IVR among high-risk pregnant women among high risk pregnant women scheduled for elective caesarean section. 2.b)To determine the feasibility of using SMS and IVR for education among high risk pregnant women scheduled for elective caesarean section.
Ghana 2024-06-05 17:34:20 2027-06-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Benson Musinguzi
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MOLECULAR EPIDEMIOLOGY OF OROPHARYNGEAL CANDIDA SPECIES ISOLATED FROM PEOPLE LIVING WITH HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS ATTENDING TASO CLINICS IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS3823ES

Sub study 4. Molecular relatedness of oropharyngeal Candida species isolated from people living with HIV attending TASO clinics in Uganda.,Sub study 3. Virulence attributes in oropharyngeal Candida species isolated from people living with HIV attending TASO clinics in Uganda,,Sub study 2. Prevalence of OPC and antifungal susceptibility profile of oropharyngeal Candida species isolated from people living with HIV attending TASO clinics in Uganda, ,Sub study 1. Prevalence of oropharyngeal candidiasis and distribution of Candida species among people living with HIV in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis,MOLECULAR EPIDEMIOLOGY OF OROPHARYNGEAL CANDIDA SPECIES ISOLATED FROM PEOPLE LIVING WITH HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS ATTENDING TASO CLINICS IN UGANDA,
Uganda 2024-06-05 17:31:38 2027-06-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Ronald Olum
ID: UNCST-2021-R013821
Feasibility, Acceptability and Preliminary Effect of Community-Led HIV Self-Testing Intervention Among Adolescent Girls and Young Women in Rural Northern Uganda.
REFNo: HS4043ES

To assess the preliminary impact of the peer-delivered CHW-facilitated HIVST model on HIV self-testing rates and linkage to care among AGYW. ,To evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of the peer-delivered community health worker-facilitated HIV self-testing intervention in Northern Uganda.,To develop a peer-delivered community health worker-facilitated HIV self-testing model tailored to the needs of adolescent girls and young women n Northern Uganda.,The overall aim of this study is to establish a sustainable, community-based HIV self-testing model that effectively increases HIV rates and linkage to care among adolescent girls and young women n Northern Uganda.,
Uganda 2024-06-05 17:30:10 2027-06-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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