William Buwembo
ID: UNCST-2022-R009661
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Anti-COVID-19 immunoglobulins G and M in blood specimens collected before lockdown at two urban clinics of Kampala, Uganda
REFNo: HS995ES
1. To determine the COVID-19 specific sero-prevalence at two urban clinics of Kampala, Uganda.
2. To determine the quality of virus specific antibody IgG in seropositive specimens
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Uganda |
2020-11-27 |
2023-11-27 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Peter Olupot-Olupot Olupot
ID: UNCST-2020-R014798
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Feasibility and Effectiveness of the National Research Information Management Systems (NRIMS) in Uganda; a Nested study within the Scaling up of capacity of Research Ethics Committees in Uganda (SCRECU).
REFNo: HS1052ES
Main Objective.
To assess the feasibility and effectiveness of the National Research Information Management
System (NRIMS) for effective Research Ethics Committee (REC) review process, facilitate
multiple REC review, national registration and subsequent monitoring of approvals in Uganda.
Specific.
To assess the feasibility and effectiveness of NRIMS for review, registration and
monitoring of research in Uganda.
2. To evaluate the cost economics of implementation of NRIMS.
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Uganda |
2020-11-27 |
2023-11-27 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Joseph Ochieng
ID:
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Ethical and social issues for COVID-19 vaccine access in Uganda
REFNo: HS1101ES
The goal of the proposed study is to assess stakeholders’ awareness of ethical and social issues as well as perceptions of priority setting for COVID-19 vaccine accessto stimulate debate in preparation for COVID-19 vaccine and development of a model approach to priority setting in a Ugandan setting.
Aim 1. Assess stakeholders’ awareness of ethical considerations and social issues associated with COVID-19 vaccine access in Uganda
Aim 2. Assess stakeholders’ perceptions on ethical and social issues associated with priority setting for COVID-19 vaccine access in Uganda
Aim 3. Evaluate existing policies and guidelines on priority setting for COVID-19 vaccine access in Uganda
Aim 4. Develop a model approach to priority setting for COVID-19 vaccine access in Uganda
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Uganda |
2020-11-27 |
2023-11-27 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Grace Brown
ID:
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Sustainable Coffee Farming: Agricultural Growth, Cultural Shift, and Its Direct Effect on Decreased Gorilla/Human Disease Transmission
REFNo: NS87ES
To record the influence of local agricultural shifts on the health of gorilla group populations within Bwindi.
-Record diseases and illnesses through fecal sample that are linked to some sort of human interaction, whether it be direct or through livestock.
-Determine how coffee farmers perspectives on gorilla conservation have changed, if at all, with their participation in Gorilla Conservation Coffee.
-Study how farmers with steadier incomes can better support sustainability and conservation efforts within Bwindi Impenetrable National Forest.
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USA |
2020-11-26 |
2023-11-26 |
Natural Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Claire Akwongo Julie
ID:
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Prevalence, Risk factors of exposure and Socio-Economic impact of Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) in Karenga District, Karamoja Region, Uganda
REFNo: A71ES
1. Determine the sero-prevalence of anti-SRM in goats and sheep in Karenga District using the Competitive Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent assay.
2. Determine the socio-economic impact of PPR amongst communities in Karenga using participatory epidemiology.
3. Establish the risk factors associated with the occurrence and spread of PPR in Karenga District using participatory epidemiology.
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Uganda |
2020-11-26 |
2023-11-26 |
Agricultural Sciences |
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Degree Award |
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Chris Opesen C
ID:
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EXPLORING THE PHILANTHROPY PRACTICE IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS471ES
The overall objective of this study is to explore the landscape for and of philanthropy in Uganda. The study has the following specific objectives:
I.To conduct a legal and policy analysis for philanthropy in Uganda including tax laws. Expected outputs
II.To identify local philanthropic initiatives in the five (5) districts of Kampala, Mbarara, Gulu, Arua and Masaka.
III.To establish the factors that enhance and hinder local philanthropy.
IV.Lastly, to develop recommendations for strengthening philanthropic practice in Uganda, as well as emerging research areas.
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Uganda |
2020-11-26 |
2023-11-26 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Non-degree Award |
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Esther Buregyeya
ID: UNCST-2020-R014116
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Promoting hand hygiene through use of locally-produced alcohol based handrub in health facilities in Wakiso District-Uganda
REFNo: HS817ES
i) To develop a behavioral intervention to foster hand hygiene compliance using locally produced alcohol handrub in HCFs in Uganda.
ii) To assess the acceptability, feasibility and effect of locally-produced alcohol handrub on HH compliance among health care workers in primary health care facilities, Uganda.
(ii) To assess the cost of fostering HH through use of locally-produced
alcohol-based hand-rub.
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Uganda |
2020-11-26 |
2023-11-26 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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PAUL MBAGO
ID:
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Bovine mastitis on selected farms in Kamwenge District: Prevalence and antibiograms of the associated bacteria
REFNo: A86ES
To determine the prevalence of bovine mastitis, antibiograms of associated bacteria and investigate presence of MecA and TetM resistance genes on selected farms in Kamwenge District.
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Uganda |
2020-11-26 |
2023-11-26 |
Agricultural Sciences |
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Degree Award |
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Agabirwe Patience
ID:
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INFORMATION PRACTICES OF STUDENTS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN UGANDA USING DIGITAL INFORMATION RESOURCES
REFNo: SIR49ES
To explore the information practices of students with visual impairment (SWVI) as they seek, access and use Digital information resources (DIRs) in public University libraries and therefore propose strategies to improve the utilization of DIRs by SWVI in University libraries of Uganda.
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Uganda |
2020-11-26 |
2023-11-26 |
Engineering and Technology |
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Degree Award |
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Lina Sara Mathew Alonga Sara Mathew
ID:
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Safety Profiling of Traditional Antimalaria Plant, Aristolochia bracteolata Lam. Commonly used among Communities of Jubek State, South Sudan
REFNo: HS851ES
i. To document the preparation methods, uses and effects of A. bracteolata antimalarial plant among the communities in Jubek State,
ii. To identify and quantify the levels of aristolochic acid in A. bracteolata and in preparation as used by the communities in South Sudan,
iii. To determine the general toxicity and nephrotoxicity of A. bracteolata community preparation using Laboratory animal models
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South Sudan |
2020-11-26 |
2023-11-26 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Degree Award |
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