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Freda Akullu
ID: UNCST-2026-R023521
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRACTICES AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED PUBLIC COMMERCIAL BANKS IN UGANDA: EVIDENCE FROM HOUSING FINANCE BANK AND PEARL BANK
REFNo: SS5653ES

Main Objective To examine the influence of corporate governance practices on the financial performance of selected public commercial banks in Uganda, with specific evidence from Housing Finance Bank Uganda and Pearl Bank Uganda, while assessing the moderating role of the regulatory environment Specific objectives The study will be guided by the following specific objectives: I. To examine the relationship between board structure and financial performance of selected public commercial banks in Uganda, with specific evidence from Housing Finance Bank Uganda and Pearl Bank Uganda. II. To determine the influence of risk management practices on the financial performance of selected public commercial banks in Uganda. III. To assess the effect of transparency and disclosure practices on the financial performance of selected public commercial banks in Uganda. IV. To examine the influence of ownership structure on the financial performance of selected public commercial banks in Uganda. V. To determine the moderating effect of the regulatory environment on the relationship between corporate governance practices and financial performance of selected public commercial banks in Uganda. VI. To develop an empirically grounded corporate governance framework for enhancing financial performance among selected public commercial banks in Uganda.
Uganda 2026-08-05 17:21:49 2029-08-05 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
PETER MUBIRU NSUBUGA
ID: UNCST-2025-R018943
Factors influencing mobile financial service adoption to enhance transaction efficiency of micro, small, and medium enterprises in Uganda
REFNo: SS4139ES

The primary objective of this study is to examine how MFS can be used to enhance the transaction efficiency of MSMEs in Uganda. To provide an overview of the Ugandan financial landscape that supports MSME operations. To examine the key factors influencing MFS adoption and their impact on transaction efficiency of MSMEs in Uganda. To develop a model that explains the relationship between MS adoption factors and the transaction efficiency of MSMEs
Uganda 2026-08-05 17:18:00 2029-08-05 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Perez  Ochanda Nicholas
ID: UNCST-2026-R023545
Exploring Knowledge Translation Among Researchers at Makerere University School of Public health (MakSPH)- Processes, Practices, Barriers, Facilitators and Opportunities
REFNo: SS5615ES

General Objective To explore Knowledge Translation (KT) among researchers at Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) by examining the processes, practices, barriers, facilitators, and opportunities that influence the translation of research into policy and practice in order to inform the development of a practice and context-specific KT framework for MakSPH. Specific Objectives 1. To examine the Knowledge Translation (KT) processes and practices used by researchers across research projects at MakSPH 2. To identify the barriers, facilitators and opportunities influencing Knowledge Translation (KT) at individual, institutional, and system levels. 3. To develop a context-specific Knowledge Translation (KT) framework for MakSPH informed by findings on processes, practices, barriers, facilitators and opportunities
Uganda 2026-08-05 17:11:33 2029-08-05 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Esa Ahmad Alexander
ID: UNCST-2026-R025332
Varieties of Meaning in Chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)
REFNo: NS1256ES

To collect observational data and conduct experiments to investigate whether
chimpanzees can perceive and correct misunderstandings, as well as whether they
can understand knowledge states of other species and act accordingly.
UK 2026-08-05 17:04:16 2029-08-05 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Kazibwe Herman
ID: UNCST-2025-R017099
Cost of Continued Intermediate Rehabilitation After Acute Hospital Discharge for Patients at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital in Mbarara, Uganda
REFNo: HS7750ES

1. Calculate direct and indirect costs to patients and caregivers who participate in short-term, high frequency rehabilitation through self-arrangements of home care or outpatient rehabilitation rather than admission to an inpatient rehabilitation unit

2. Identify and quantify coping strategies and unknown costs experienced in this unique situation

3. Describe the portion of ward patients receiving recommendation for self-arranged intermediate rehabilitation

4. Stratify and compare costs across different conditions of traumatic brain injury, stroke, and spinal cord injury (SCI)

Uganda 2026-08-05 16:49:20 2029-08-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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