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Lydia Nakiyingi
ID: UNCST-2022-R010102
 Evaluation of a Diagnostic Algorithm for Peripheral Lymph Node Tuberculosis involving a portable Thermal Images station with a Mobile-App
REFNo: HS3494ES

• To assess the economic value of implementing combine thermal imaging and mobile TB lab for point-of-need diagnosis of LNTB,II. To determine the diagnostic efficacy of a rapid DNA extraction and pocket-sized isothermal amplification method operated via smart phone for detecting LNTB,I. To evaluate the diagnostic performance of portable thermal imaging system for point-of-need identification of Lymph node TB,
 Uganda 2024-03-14 12:25:07 2027-03-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Justine Bukenya Nnakate
ID: UNCST-2021-R012503
 Feasibility of a salon-based integrated digital intervention for promoting uptake of self-care oriented family planning methods in Mayuge district
REFNo: HS3611ES

3) Assess the utilization of a salon-based, integrated digital communication tool in promoting uptake self-care FP methods to meet the user needs ,2) Examine the acceptability of the digital communication tool by women, salon owners, and FP providers ,1) Explore perceptions towards the use of a digital communication tool integrated with salon services in promoting FP use among salon workers and women seeking beauty-care services ,To assess the feasibility of implementing a salon-based, integrated digital intervention to promote uptake of self-care family planning methods in Mayuge district.,
 Uganda 2024-03-14 12:13:45 2027-03-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Sarah  Sturrock Sabalis
ID: UNCST-2023-R006363
 Using machine learning to model early-onset neonatal sepsis risk in late preterm and term neonates in Uganda (NeoRisk)
REFNo: HS3728ES

1. Determine risk factors for neonatal early-onset sepsis in Kampala, Uganda
2. Use machine learning techniques to create a risk stratification model for early-onset sepsis
3. Explore relationship between culture-positive sepsis and clinical diagnostic features using machine learning techniques, including association between level of training of clinician documented diagnosis and blood culture result

 UK 2024-03-07 8:42:58 2027-03-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Simon Peter Kibira
ID: UNCST-2020-R014668
 Measuring pregnancy preferences among women and men in a resource-limited, high-fertility setting
REFNo: HS3756ES

To evaluate the reliability and validity of the Ugandan DAP scales. (Phase 1- current submission) To develop gender-specific versions of the DAP scale that have construct validity among women and men, respectively, in the Ugandan context (phase 2). To improve measurement of women’s and men’s prospective pregnancy preferences in low-income, high-fertility settings in sub-Saharan Africa through gender-specific evaluation and adaptation of the Desire to Avoid Pregnancy (DAP) scale (phase 2) Assess the reliability and validity of adapted DAP scales through testing among women and men in Uganda. (phase 2)
 Uganda 2024-03-07 8:40:19 2027-03-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Robert Barney James
ID: UNCST-2024-R005429
 Assessing Social Entrepreneurship among Welfare Projects in Lukaya, Uganda
REFNo: SS2380ES

1) Evaluate the effectiveness of the training initiatives of social entrepreneurial programs
a. Investigate how effective the training programs are in enhancing student learning
b. Investigate if there are any differences in learning outcomes between the contexts in which the training occurs
c. Investigate if there are any relationship between human capital development (education), and the other categories of social entrepreneurial research included in Gupta, Chauhan, Paul & Jaiswal’s (2020) model, such as social capital, self-efficacy regarding innovation, challenges, demographics, and motivations
2. Examine the broader effectiveness of the social entrepreneurial efforts themselves
d. Use qualitative inquiry to examine the strengths and challenges encountered by social entrepreneurs
e. Use qualitative inquiry to examine the opportunities and future directions perceived by stakeholders
 USA 2024-03-07 8:38:00 2027-03-07 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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