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Martin Galiwango
ID: UNCST-2025-R017447
Image Classification in Dermatology: Real Time diagnosis of DCPA using edge computing
REFNo: SIR549ES

1. To identify the most optimal tier in the healthcare system where a DCPA diagnostic device would improve the diagnosis of DCPA based on health workers’ diagnostic accuracy and resource availability. 2. To train a deep learning model that can accurately diagnose DCPA. 3. To validate the deep learning model. 4. To implement the deep learning model on an edge-computing device that ensures data privacy.
Uganda 2025-09-26 16:31:26 2028-09-26 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Edgar Mulogo Mugema
ID: UNCST-2023-R008170
Focal mass drug administration for the prevention of malaria in pregnancy: a pilot randomized controlled trial.
REFNo: SS4303ES

1. Determine the feasibility and acceptability of a fMDA program with dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine (DP) as a novel component of the MiP prevention package. 2. Estimate the efficacy of fMDA to create a “safe zone” in the immediate home environment and ultimately prevent MiP. ,The scientific objective of this pilot study is to demonstrate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of a focal mass drug administration (fMDA) program for household members of pregnant women to protect against malaria in pregnancy (MiP).,
Uganda 2025-09-26 16:24:58 2028-09-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Abdullah Wailagala
ID: UNCST-2025-R019096
Anticipatory Action for Health Service Resilience and Detection (AHEAD) Discovery and Design Study
REFNo: HS6471ES

2) To understand the current and ideal approaches, practices, and perceptions of health workers regarding using risk data and/or information to trigger anticipatory actions.3) To collaboratively co-design, tools and frameworks for anticipatory epidemic risk monitoring and response, drawing on healthcare worker insights, existing workflows, and routine data systems at the primary health care level. 1) To assess the effectiveness and perceived impact of the cIDSR Ebola module released in response to the most recent Ebola outbreak in January 2025 in enhancing health facility readiness and response.
Uganda 2025-09-24 16:38:20 2028-09-24 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
DAVID  MUBIRU
ID: UNCST-2021-R013091
Epidemiology of Banana Bunchy Top Disease (BBTD) in Uganda: A recently discovered viral disease threatening banana production
REFNo: NS1028ES

1. To determine the genetic diversity of Banana Bunchy Top Virus variants in Uganda. 2. To screen for natural resistance of selected banana accessions against BBTV. 3. To compare the proteomic expression in the BBTV-infected banana in response to varying temperature and drought conditions.
Uganda 2025-09-24 16:36:26 2028-09-24 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Latim Emmanuel
ID: UNCST-2025-R019539
CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING AND JOB PERFORMANCE OF REGISTERED ACCOUNTANTS IN UGANDA’S PUBLIC SECTOR
REFNo: SS4314ES

To examine the effect of workshops and seminars on the job performance of registered accountants in Uganda’s public sector.

To assess the effect of webinars on the job performance of registered accountants in Uganda’s public sector.

To evaluate the effect of mentoring and coaching on the job performance of registered accountants in Uganda’s public sector.

To evaluate the moderating effect of organizational learning on the job performance of registered accountants in Uganda’s public sector.

To advance a model necessary for improving the job performance of registered accountants in Uganda’s public sector.

Uganda 2025-09-24 16:35:28 2028-09-24 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Victoria Nzarubara Patricia
ID: UNCST-2024-R015837
Digital Transformation, Quality of Work Life, Subjective Well-Being and Coping strategies in the Uganda Police Force
REFNo: SS3574ES

7. To identify the most prevalent coping strategies adopted among police officers in the UPF.,6. To assess the perceptions of the police officers towards the digital transformation in the UPF.,5. To examine the experiences of the police officers in the UPF regarding their SWB. ,4. To determine whether coping strategies moderates the association between digital transformation and SWB among police officers in the UPF. ,3. To examine the association between digital transformation and SWB among police officers in the UPF.,2. To investigate the relationship between QWL and SWB among police officers in the UPF.,1. To assess the association between digital transformation and QWL among police officers in the UPF.,
Uganda 2025-09-24 16:30:15 2028-09-24 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Isaac Ssewanyana
ID: UNCST-2020-R014336
Clinical Performance Evaluation of Alinity m HIV-1 Assay Using Plasma Separation Cards (PSC) versus Plasma Testing in Uganda
REFNo: HS6500ES

The primary objective of this protocol is to evaluate the performance, bias and correlation of quantitative measurement of HIV-1 RNA, of the investigational Alinity m HIV-1 assay viral load using PSC as compared with Alinity m HIV-1 assay viral load using plasma.
The secondary objective of this protocol is to evaluate the performance, bias and correlation of quantitative measurement of HIV-1 RNA, of the investigational Alinity m HIV-1 assay viral load using PSC as compared with cobas HIV-1 Quantitative nucleic acid test for use on cobas 6800/8800 systems using PSC samples.

Uganda 2025-09-23 11:10:47 2028-09-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Chidiebere  Adim Victor
ID: UNCST-2025-R018777
Borderless Hustle: Kinship, Trust, and Economic Dependency in African Refugee Entrepreneurship
REFNo: SS4082ES

This study addresses a critical gap by examining how African refugee entrepreneurs mobilize kinship networks to build trust, mitigate risk, and secure the resources necessary to navigate unfamiliar and frequently hostile entrepreneurial terrains.
Nigeria 2025-09-23 11:09:24 2028-09-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Nakayiki Lilian Nyanzi
ID: UNCST-2025-R019152
Determinants of Indigenous Fruit and Vegetable Consumption among Adults in the Rwenzori Region, Uganda
REFNo: HS6387ES

Main Objective The study aims to assess the determinants (enablers and barriers) of indigenous fruit and vegetable consumption among adults in the Rwenzori region of Uganda. Specific Objectives include; 1. To assess the availability and diversity of Indigenous Fruits and Vegetables in food markets within the Rwenzori region. 2. To determine the total intake of fruit and vegetables (and other foods consumed) by adults (18 years and above) in the Rwenzori region. 3. To develop and validate a quantitative questionnaire for assessing the determinants (barriers and enablers) of indigenous fruit and vegetable consumption among adults. 4. To assess the barriers and enablers of indigenous fruit and vegetable consumption among adults in selected communities within the Rwenzori region using the questionnaire in objective 3.
Uganda 2025-09-23 11:07:15 2028-09-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Erisa Mwaka Sabakaki
ID: UNCST-2019-R001625
Is Healthcare a Common Good? Philosophical Perspectives and Clinical Practices in Boston and Kampala
REFNo: SS4184ES

1. To develop a philosophical framework for conceptualizing healthcare as a
common good by drawing on African and North Atlantic philosophical traditions.
2. Explore clinicians’ conceptions of health, the common good, and professional
practice.
3. To analyze how differing conceptions of healthcare affect experiences of burnout and moral injury.
Uganda 2025-09-23 10:58:51 2028-09-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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