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STEVEN SEBBALE
ID: UNCST-2023-R006063
KNOWLEDGE PRODUCTION PRACTICES AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OUTCOMES: A CASE OF SELECTED UNIVERSITIES IN CENTRAL UGANDA
REFNo: SS4134ES

a) To analyze the influence of research activities on community engagement outcomes of selected universities in central Uganda
b) To examine the effect of teaching on community engagement outcomes in selected universities in Central Uganda
c) To evaluate the mediating role of knowledge translation mechanisms on knowledge production practices and community engagement outcome
Uganda 2025-12-10 20:31:20 2028-12-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
DAVID KITYA
ID: UNCST-2022-R009620
Assessing Local Needs and Potential Usability of Machine Learning-Based TBI Care Tools in Uganda: A Qualitative Improvement Initiative
REFNo: HS6782ES

To assess whether the current application meets the participants\' identified needs. ,To evaluate the effectiveness and usability of the proposed mobile application by gathering feedback from healthcare professionals after hands-on experience.,To identify current challenges and areas for improvement in TBI management from the perspectives of Ugandan healthcare professionals.,To identify current challenges in TBI management and assess the effectiveness, usability, and alignment of a proposed mobile application with the needs of Ugandan healthcare professionals,
Uganda 2025-12-10 20:23:51 2028-12-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Samuel Banturaki
ID: UNCST-2024-R015929
EFFECT OF THE COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTH EDUCATION INTERVENTION ON PERCEPTIONS AND SHOW-UP FOR AMBULATORY SURGERY AMONGST PATIENTS AT KYABIRWA SURGICAL CENTER, BUDONDO SUB COUNTY, JINJA CITY
REFNo: HS6619ES

1. To determine the proportion of patients who positively perceive ambulatory surgery, following reception of community-based education or non-reception of it.
2. To determine the proportion of patients who show up for surgery at Kyabirwa surgical center, following reception of community-based education or non-reception of it.
3. To evaluate the effect of the community-based health education intervention on perceptions towards ambulatory surgery at Kyabirwa surgical center, Budondo sub county, Jinja city.
4. To analyze the effect of the community-based health education intervention on show-up for ambulatory surgery at Kyabirwa surgical center, Budondo sub county, Jinja city.
Uganda 2025-12-10 20:20:52 2028-12-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Eunice Muyama
ID: UNCST-2024-R015299
Evidence based strategies to enhance adaptation to climate variability and change among smallholder farmers in Mbale District
REFNo: SS4544ES

Determine patterns of rainfall and temperature to establish the incidence of climate variability and change in Mbale district. Establish the effects of rainfall and temperature patterns on smallholder farmers in Mbale district. Identify the adaptation strategies used by smallholder farmers in Mbale district. Evaluate the challenges faced by smallholder farmers in implementing these adaptation strategies in Mbale district.
Uganda 2025-12-10 20:15:43 2028-12-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Akankwatsa Dickson
ID: UNCST-2025-R020428
ASSESSING CAPACITIES OF BORDER PROXIMAL HEALTH FACILITIES TO TACKLE EPIDEMIC PRONE DISEASES: A CASE STUDY OF THE WEST NILE REGION OF UGANDA
REFNo: HS6771ES

1. To assess the preparedness and response capacities of border proximal health facilities to manage ill travellers suspected of epidemic prone diseases along the West Nile region, Uganda. 2. To establish the challenges faced by boarder health facilities along the West Nile region of Uganda, in detection and management of ill travellers suspected of epidemic prone diseases
Uganda 2025-12-10 20:11:42 2028-12-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ASINGWIRE JENINAH FLAVIA
ID: UNCST-2024-R003589
Perceived Psychosocial Classroom Learning Environment, Academic Interest and Academic Achievement in Mathematics among students in Secondary Schools in Greater Mbarara Region
REFNo: SS4695ES

1. To evaluate the influence of changes in the perceived classroom learning environment on academic achievement in mathematics among secondary school students in Greater Mbarara.
2. To examine the relationship between changes in the perceived classroom learning environment and changes in academic interest in mathematics among secondary school students in Greater Mbarara.
3. To assess whether change in academic interest mediates the relationship between changes in the perceived classroom environment and change in academic achievement in mathematics among secondary school student in greater Mbarara.
4. To compare changes in academic interest and changes in academic achievement in mathematics between groups of students categorized by their perceived classroom learning environment quality

Uganda 2025-12-10 20:07:48 2028-12-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
INNOCENT BWENGYE
ID: UNCST-2025-R019226
OPTIMIZATION OF FEW-SHOT LEARNING MODELS FOR CLASSIFICATION AND RANKING OF BIOMATERIALS FOR BONE TISSUE ENGINEERING
REFNo: SIR592ES

The general objective of this study is to improve the process of selecting biomaterials for bone tissue engineering by developing a few-shot learning model that leverages Bayesian optimization to identify optimal hyperparameters, addressing data scarcity challenges and enhancing model accuracy, generalizability, and computational efficiency.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
I. To critically evaluate existing few-shot learning techniques, analyzing their architectures, strengths, and limitations, with a specific focus on their applicability to biomaterial classification and ranking in bone tissue engineering.
ii.To design and implement a Bayesian-optimized few-shot learning model that effectively learns from limited data and provides robust uncertainty quantification in predictions for BTE applications.
iii.To integrate transfer learning techniques into the Bayesian-optimized few-shot learning framework to enhance its performance and adaptability to biomaterial datasets with diverse mechanical properties.
iv.To evaluate the performance of the proposed model on classification and ranking tasks specific to bone tissue engineering

Uganda 2025-12-10 19:58:41 2028-12-10 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Nazarius Tumwesigye Mbona
ID: UNCST-2019-R000664
Empowering Women for Better Reproductive Health Outcomes (EMPOWER): Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning
REFNo: SS4684ES

4. To generate rapid operational research and learning agenda.,3. To assess the quality and completeness of programme data by conducting periodic data quality assessments (DQA) and verifying the accuracy and attribution of results reported,2. To determine baseline values for key RMNCAH service coverage, quality-of-care, and health system indicators across participating facilities, providers, and client populations.,1. To validate EMPOWER’s Theory of Change, Results Framework and Logframe to ensure that indicators, assumptions, and data sources are appropriate, measurable, and aligned with national RMNCAH priorities.,The purpose of this study is to monitor, evaluate, and generate evidence on the design, implementation, and outcomes of the EMPOWER programme in order to strengthen accountability and inform adaptive management to improve RMNCAH outcomes in Uganda.,
Uganda 2025-12-08 12:54:10 2028-12-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Milton Musaba Wamboko
ID: UNCST-2019-R000825
High-Performance, Multivariate, Accessible Tools for Early HMB Identification and Iron Deficiency Risk Prediction (VITAL-HMB)
REFNo: HS6715ES

1. to develop and validate biomarkers and risk factors that accurately identify women at risk of heavy HMB and iron deficiency complications, thereby enabling earlier diagnosis, targeted intervention and improved health outcomes for HMB affected women across diverse healthcare settings.
Uganda 2025-12-08 12:43:39 2028-12-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
STEVEN SEBBALE
ID: UNCST-2023-R006063
Investment in Research and National Development in Uganda: A Case of projects in the Science Granting Councils Initiative
REFNo: SS4681ES

1. To Classify Uganda's research by field and type and examine the contribution of research indicators such as employment, innovation and knowledge development
2. To Estimate Return on Investment of Research by type in scientific field as well as national level
3. Predict Return on Investment for a given range of investment amounts over 5, 10 and 15 year periods
Uganda 2025-12-05 19:24:37 2028-12-05 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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