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MUGISHA BRIAN
ID: UNCST-2025-R017969
Evaluating Health Workers' Competence in Utilizing Electronic Health Records Systems for Quality Service Delivery in Hospitals: Greater Bushenyi, Uganda
REFNo: SIR541ES

Major Objective
-The purpose of this study is to Evaluate Health Workers' Competence in Utilizing Electronic Health Records Systems for Quality Service Delivery in Selected Hospitals in Greater Bushenyi, Uganda.

Specific Objective
1.To establish the current state of Electronic Health Records within hospitals in the Greater Bushenyi region, Uganda.
2.To establish essential requirements for the development of a comprehensive framework model, focusing on the evaluation of effective usage of EHRs.
3.To develop a competence-based framework tailored for evaluating the usage of EHRs in hospitals in the Greater Bushenyi region, Uganda.
4.To Evaluate and validate the effectiveness of the developed framework for assessing EHRs within hospitals in the Greater Bushenyi region, Uganda.

Uganda 2025-10-24 17:15:31 2028-10-24 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
AISHA NAJJUMA
ID: UNCST-2025-R017830
CONFLICT RESOLUTION STRATEGIES AND ACADEMIC STAFF PERFORMANCE OF PRIVATE CHARTERED UNIVERSITIES IN KAMPALA, UGANDA
REFNo: SS4149ES

i) To evaluate the effect of competitive strategy on academic staff performance of private chartered universities in Kampala, Uganda ii) To examine the effect of collaborative strategy on academic staff performance of private chartered universities in Kampala, Uganda iii) To assess the effect of accommodating strategy on academic staff performance of private chartered universities in Kampala, Uganda iv) To examine the effect of negotiation strategy on academic staff performance of private chartered universities in Kampala, Uganda v) To evaluate the effect of confrontation strategy on academic staff performance of private chartered universities in Kampala, Uganda. vi) To assess the moderating effect of leadership styles in the relationship between conflict resolution and academic staff performance of private chartered universities in Kampala,
Uganda 2025-10-24 17:10:26 2028-10-24 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Peter  Babyenda
ID: UNCST-2023-R007975
Energy Demand and Efficiency among Households and Small and Medium Scale Industries in Uganda
REFNo: SS4418ES

To understand the interlinkages in energy demand, efficiency, and productivity of households and small and medium-scale industries in Uganda.,Determine the impact of energy efficiency on Productivity of Households and Small and Medium Scale Industries. ,Identify the determinants of energy efficiency among small and medium scale industries in Uganda. ,Establish factors influencing energy demand and efficiency among households in Uganda ,
Uganda 2025-10-21 9:27:02 2028-10-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Alen Musisi
ID: UNCST-2022-R009338
Exploring the Frequency and Perceived Scope of Radiation Protection Information in Continuous Medical Education Among Radiation Workers in Uganda
REFNo: HS6455ES

To explore the frequency and perceived scope of radiation protection information provided through continuous medical education programs for radiation workers in Uganda
Uganda 2025-10-21 9:22:28 2028-10-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Susan Park
ID: UNCST-2025-R019397
Global Governance, Ecojustice and the Independent Accountability Mechanisms
REFNo: SS4370ES

This project uses an eco-justice frame to analyse publicly available submissions by communities seeking recourse for environmental and social harm as a result of the pipeline financed by the World Bank Group and the Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) to investigate whether they lead to improvements for people and ecosystems at project sites.
Australia 2025-10-21 9:17:15 2028-10-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Alex Semusu
ID: UNCST-2025-R018018
CREDIT RISK MANAGEMENT POLICIES AND LOAN PERFORMANCE IN THE BANKING SECTOR OF CENTRAL UGANDA
REFNo: SS4123ES

1.4 General Objectives
To investigate the relationship between Credit Risk Management Policies and Loan Performance in the banking sector in Central Uganda.
1.4.1 Specific Objectives
i. To assess the relationship between the Credit Limit policy and Loan Performance in the banking sector of Central Uganda.
ii. To explore how the Credit Collection policy relates to Loan Performance in the banking sector of Central Uganda.
iii. To investigate the relationship between Credit Monitoring policy and Loan Performance in the banking sector of Central Uganda.
iv. To ascertain the influence of government policies on credit risk management policies and loan performance in the banking sector of Central Uganda.

Uganda 2025-10-21 9:10:22 2028-10-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Kyambadde Ronald
ID: UNCST-2025-R016678
HIGH DOSE VS STANDARD DOSE CAFFEINE THERAPY FOR APNEA OF PREMATURITY: A RANDOMISED CONTROL TRIAL.
REFNo: HS5776ES

To compare the efficacy and safety of high-dose caffeine citrate (loading dose 40 mg/kg/day, and maintenance of 20mg/kg/day), versus standard dose (loading dose of 20 mg/kg/day, maintenance of 10mg/kg/day), in preventing the occurrence and reducing the frequency of apneas among preterm infants ≤ 34 weeks’ gestation with Apnea Of Prematurity in the first 7 days of life.


Specific Objectives

1. To determine the effect of high dose compared to standard dose of caffeine on the incidence of apnea of prematurity among preterm babies at St. Francis Hospital, Nsambya, and Uganda
Martyrs’ Hospital Lubaga.

2. To determine the side effects of high dose compared to standard dose caffeine in preterm infants.
Uganda 2025-10-21 9:08:50 2028-10-21 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Degree Award
Sulaiman Kiggundu
ID: UNCST-2025-R017887
Enhancing early childhood education through use of low-cost instructional resources: A case study in Nsangi subcounty, Wakiso district.
REFNo: SS3748ES

Understanding how best to support ECD teachers in using low-cost instructional resources Explore strategies for supporting ECD teachers in Nsangi Subcounty to effectively utilize low-cost instructional resources
Uganda 2025-10-21 9:05:46 2028-10-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Raymond  Chisara
ID: UNCST-2024-R004454
Digital Business Leadership Framework for Successful Digital Transformation In Africa: A Case Study of African Companies
REFNo: SS3647ES

Main Objectives
1. To develop a digital business leadership framework for Africa. Delete
Specific Objectives
1. To conceptualise digital business leadership in Africa. Delete
2. To critically review the impact of values and culture on digital business leadership in Africa Delete
3. To compare digital leadership in Africa and the rest of the world. Delete
4. To discover the challenges faced by digital leaders in Africa. Delete
5. To analyse the impact of extreme contexts on the emergence, viability, and sustainability of digital leadership in Africa.

Zimbabwe 2025-10-21 9:02:19 2028-10-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Allen Kabagenyi
ID: UNCST-2019-R000665
An Empirical Evaluation of The Impact of The Pre-entry Exams at Makerere University School of Law: A Case Study of The Legal, Policy and Regulatory Implications
REFNo: SS4301ES

1. The overall performance of students at MAKSOL in the five academic years since inception of the pre-entry exams in academic year 2012/13
4 (in comparison to overall performance in the five academic years preceding academic year 2012/13)
2. Any correlation (whether positive or negative) between the top percentile
of the pre-entry exam and the top percentile of the CGPA at graduation from MAKSOL;
3. To infer as to whether the relationship between pre-entry exams and FYGPA is consistent across the subsequent academic years for the
different cohorts of the enrollees.
4. To explore the trainers and students’ perceptions and attitudes towards
pre-entry exams assessment as s requirement for admission into the MAKSOL
5. To examine the extent of diversity in admission based on the schools which have sent students to MAKSOL and to compare this with the
diversity prior to the introduction of the pre-entry exam.
Uganda 2025-10-21 9:00:06 2028-10-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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