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Rapheal Wangalwa
ID: UNCST-2022-R008718
UNDEREXPLORED MYCORRHIZAL FUNGAL COMMUNITIES OF BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK (BINP), UGANDA (FUNGI-BIP)
REFNo: NS869ES

i. To determine the diversity of mycorrhizal fungi in the three altitudinal zones of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park using soil DNA metabarcoding. ii. To determine the influence of vegetation characteristics on the diversity and occurrence of Mycorrhizal fungi in the three altitudinal zones of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. iii. To establish the variation in physical and chemical parameters of rhizosphere soil collected from three altitudinal zones of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Uganda 2024-10-23 17:44:42 2027-10-23 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Adam Drolet
ID: UNCST-2024-R002915
Improving infection prevention and control practices in primary healthcare facilities: an evaluation of Aqua Research STREAM Disinfectant Generator in Uganda
REFNo: SS3183ES

Evaluate changes in microbiological cleanliness of high-touch surfaces within patient zones including surgical theatre, labor, and postnatal patient zones resulting using STREAM chlorine and commercial chlorine for disinfection,1. 1. Assess the STREAM total cost of ownership and cost-effectiveness of the STREAM for reducing the risk of hospital acquired infections and treatment costs for hospital acquired infections compared to use of existing commercial chlorine supplies in 5 health facilities across five districts,Assess the effect of the STREAM on chlorine availability and quality in health facilities,
USA 2024-10-23 17:44:00 2027-10-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Douglas Serwada
ID: UNCST-2024-R003939
Examining The Barriers and Facilitators to Accessing Comprehensive Sexual and Reproductive Health Services Among Young People with Disabilities in Mayuge District.-MAKSHSREC-2024-723
REFNo: SS3153ES

To examine the barriers and facilitators to accessing comprehensive sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services among young people with disabilities in Mayuge district.To examine the societal attitudes and cultural norms contributing to the stigma and discrimination faced by young people with disabilities in accessing sexual and reproductive health services in Mayuge district.To evaluate the extent and forms of stigma and discrimination encountered by young people with disabilities in Mayuge district and their impact on access to sexual and reproductive health services.To determine the effectiveness of existing policies and programs aimed at reducing stigma and discrimination against young people with disabilities in accessing sexual and reproductive health services.
Uganda 2024-10-23 17:42:17 2027-10-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
FRANCIS KAMUGANGA
ID: UNCST-2022-R010959
Resource Efficient Concurrent Data Structures Design and Performance Analysis
REFNo: SIR145ES

To evaluate throughput and energy efficiency of the designed data structure and compare with other concurrent data structure designs.,To design and develop an efficient concurrent data structure that outperforms existing data structure designs in specific use cases.,To analyze different concurrent data structure designs in order to discover performance strengths and bottlenecks.,To improve throughput and energy efficiency of concurrent data structures by designing and developing an efficient concurrent data structure.,
Uganda 2024-10-23 17:41:08 2027-10-23 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Catherine Mulinde
ID: UNCST-2023-R006953
Efficiency of adaptation to climate change induced vulnerability and household welfare in Coffee-Based Farming Systems of Uganda (EACCHS)
REFNo: A389ES

General Objective:
The overall goal of the research is to identify adaptation practices that are efficient at alleviating climate change effects and at enhancing crop productivity and household welfare in CBFS of Uganda.

Specific objectives:
a) Determine household vulnerability to climate shocks across the CBFS of Uganda.
b) Assess the variation in existing adaptation practices across different levels of household vulnerability to climate change effects among male and female coffee farmers of Uganda.
c) Evaluate the effect of climate adaptation practices on household welfare in CBFS of Uganda.
d) Assess the future efficiency of selected climate adaptation practices in sustaining crop yields in CBFS of Uganda by 2070.

Uganda 2024-10-23 17:40:16 2027-10-23 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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