Eliab Kweyunga Horub
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Mathematical Models for the dynamics of banana xanthomonas wilt and the banana weevil, Cosmopolites Sordidus, (Germar) and control Interventions
REFNo: A58ES
1. to quantify the role of symptomless but infectious plants in the persistence of banana xanthomonas wilt;
2. evaluate the effectiveness of existing control options against the banana weevil;
3. use optimal control theories to originate a combination of controls that will ensure management of the pest and disease at minimal cost in terms of time, funds and environmental damage;
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Uganda |
2019-12-09 |
2022-12-09 |
Agricultural Sciences |
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Degree Award |
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Sarah Lofgren
ID: UNCST-2019-R001647
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The Growth Study- Group Therapy In HIV For Depression In Uganda
REFNo: HS493ES
Determine if depression, which persists after depression treatment at 26 weeks, is associated with increased innate inflammation in a prospective cohort of HIV-infected Ugandans receiving SSRIs in which group psychotherapy is initiated.
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USA |
2019-12-09 |
2022-12-09 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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David Lawrence S
ID:
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THE LIVED EXPERIENCE OF PARTICIPANTS IN AN AFRICAN RANDOMISED TRIAL (LEOPARD)
REFNo: SS386ES
AIM: To document the AMBITION participant experience in order to build an understanding of how to improve trial delivery for future participants in the trial.
OBJECTIVES
From the perspective of the participant:
1. To build an understanding of the factors that enhance or diminish a clinical trial experience.
From the perspective of the next-of-kin of a participant:
2. To build an understanding of the factors that enhance or diminish a clinical trial experience.
From the perspective of the researcher:
3. To build an understanding of the factors that are perceived to enhance or diminish a trial participant’s experience of a clinical trial.
4. To compare the individual researcher’s experience of the conceptualisation, development, initiation and implementation of a multi-centred clinical trial in Africa.
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UK |
2019-12-09 |
2022-12-09 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Degree Award |
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SIMON BYONANUWE
ID:
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“Prevalence, bacterial pathogens and factors associated with premature rupture of membranes at Kampala International University Teaching Hospitalâ€.
REFNo: HS503ES
Main objective: To determine the prevalence, bacterial pathogens and factors associated with premature rupture of membranes at Kampala International University Teaching Hospital.
Specific objectives:
1. To determine the prevalence of premature rupture of membranes at Kampala International University Teaching Hospital.
2. To determine the obstetric and gynaecologic factors associated with premature rupture of membranes at Kampala International University Teaching Hospital.
3. To identify bacterial pathogens commonly associated with premature rupture of membranes at Kampala International University Teaching Hospital.
4. To assess antibacterial susceptibility patterns of the isolated bacterial pathogens.
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Uganda |
2019-12-09 |
2022-12-09 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Degree Award |
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PETER SPENCER SIMNER
ID:
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Etiology of Nodding Syndrome: an Epileptic Disorder of East African Children
REFNo: HS410ES
Increase understanding of the role of environmental exposures, notably to specific neurotropic viruses, as risk factors for Nodding syndrome.
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USA |
2019-12-04 |
2022-12-04 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Willy Ssengooba
ID: UNCST-2022-R001801
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PERFORMANCE OF ALTERNATIVE MEASURES OF RESPONSE TO THERAPY DURING THE INITIAL 12 WEEKS OF MDR-TB TREATMENT
REFNo: HS471ES
1. To examine the correlations of FDA smear microscopy, PMA-Xpert Ct value &16s rRNA (MBLA) with MGIT-TTP as a reference standard.
2. To evaluate the ability of FDA smear microscopy, PMA-Xpert Ct value, MBLA in predicting 12-weeks MGIT culture conversion (outcome).
3. To evaluate the influence of patient clinical characteristics, baseline resistance profiles, adherence and HIV-status to the performance of the alternative measures of response.
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Uganda |
2019-12-04 |
2022-12-04 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Degree Award |
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Jimmy Otim
ID:
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Bridewealth and the Future of Customary Marriages in postwar Acholi society
REFNo: SS377ES
To examine the cultural relevance of bride wealth practices in shaping customary marriages across generations in Acholi society
To find out the changes which have occurred overtime to bride wealth practices in shaping customary marriages
To investigate how marriages are contracted in the face of scarcity of cattle and increasing bride wealth payments in postwar Acholi society
To explore perceptions and attitudes of men and women towards bridewealth practices, cohabitation, and children born out of wedlock
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Uganda |
2019-12-04 |
2022-12-04 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Degree Award |
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Gerardo Zarazua de Rubens
ID:
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Cleaning the air through cooking: providing alternative energy solutions for cooking practices in the Bidibidi Refugee Settlement in Yumbe district in Uganda
REFNo: SS390ES
The project focuses on investigating emissions and respiratory impact between traditional fuel burning cooking methods (solid biomass/ charcoal/ firewood) and solar voltaic clean cooking methods within the Bidibidi Refugee Settlement in northern Uganda. The aim is to evaluate the type and level of impact of each technology, in particular the effects on the environment in the form of air pollution and impacts such as deforestation, wellbeing (health and economic creation) and safeguarding.
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Mexico |
2019-12-04 |
2022-12-04 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Non-degree Award |
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Peter Kirabira Simon
ID: UNCST-2020-R014690
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Active Reporting of Adverse drug reactions of antiretroviral drugs among adults living with HIV in East Africa: a pilot study on using SMS
REFNo: HS431ES
2. Objectives
2.1 Main objective:
To test the feasibility and acceptability of Mhealth system to create awareness on importance of reporting adverse drug reactions of antiretroviral therapy among adults living with HIV in Tanzania and Uganda
2.2 Specific objectives
1. To investigate feasibility of the SMS system among health care workers by measuring practicality, actual fit, utility, trialability,
2. To investigate acceptability of the system among health care workers by measuring and comfort, relative advantage and credibility
3. To investigate feasibility of the system among PLHIV by measuring practicality, actual fit utility, trialability.
4. To investigate acceptability of the system among PLHIV by measuring comfort, relative advantage and credibility.
5. To describe the perceptions/attitudes of HCWs towards the use of m-health to improve ADR reporting.
6. To investigate the technical feasibility of the system by measuring sent, received and replied messages.
7. To give an overview of reported ADRs among adults living with HIV in KCMC and Majengo in Moshi and Nsambya in Kampala
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Uganda |
2019-11-27 |
2022-11-27 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Assumpta Barigye
ID:
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Records Management Practices and Administrative Staff Performance in Private Universities in Uganda: A case of Nkumba University and Uganda Christian University
REFNo: SS370ES
1. to examine how Records Management Practices impact on Administrative Staff Performance in NU and UCU
2. to establish how Records Creation contributes to Administrative Staff Performance in NU and UCU
3. to determine how Records Maintenance ensures Administrative Staff Performance in NU and UCU
4. to access the extent to which Records Disposal Contributes to Administrative Staff performance in NU and UCU
5. to analyze the extent to which Reward Management moderates the relationship between Records Management Practices and Administrative Staff Performance in NU and UCU
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Uganda |
2019-11-27 |
2022-11-27 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Degree Award |
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