Shannon McFarlin Christa
ID: UNCST-2019-R001414
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Skeletal life history research of Bwindi mountain gorillas
REFNo: NS42ES
Major Objectives for this project: Focusing on naturally accumulated skeletons from Bwindi mountain gorillas recovered in partnership with UWA, Institute of Tropical Forest Conservation (ITFC), and Max Planck Institute, our major objective is to generate new data on the morphology, developmental life history and health of wild mountain gorillas and understand how these aspects of their biology are influenced by ecology and behavior.
Specific Aims:
(1) Collect primary data on the skeletal and dental morphology of Bwindi gorillas, to: (a) with an initial focus on understanding skeletal correlates of behavior, such as diet; (b) document skeletal changes associated with aging and pathology in Bwindi gorillas; and (c) pursue comparative studies to characterize variation in these features between Bwindi and Virunga gorillas.
(2) Initiate the first micro-anatomical studies of dental and bone development in Bwindi gorillas, to: (a) test hypothesized relationships between socioecology, development and life history in Bwindi gorillas, and as compared to Virunga gorillas; (b) investigate relationships between individual life history factors, health (where documented), and developmental defects in teeth and bones; and (c) investigate relationships between tooth and bone development and a key behavioral transition during development, weaning, as studied through fecal and plant food sampling.
(3) Work with Ugandan staff of UWA and ITFC to build expertise in osteology, and local capacity for the long-term preservation and use of mountain gorilla skeletons as a scientific and educational resource in Uganda.
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USA |
2018-06-26 |
2021-06-26 |
Natural Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Moses Muwanguzi Mawanda
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Testing Researhc March 2017
REFNo: A15ES
Objectives of the research project
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Uganda |
2018-06-23 |
2021-06-23 |
Agricultural Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Celia Taylor
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COMPARING THE WORKLOAD AND KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES OF COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS207ES
The aim of this research is to determine how CHWs employed by Living Goods in Uganda spend their time and to identify the KSAs they use when undertaking CHW-related tasks/activities; comparing findings between CHWs identified as being “excellent†performers and other CHWs (whom will be “average†performers).
The specific objectives are:
• To examine the activities undertaken by CHWs during a typical “CHW dayâ€.
• To identify the KSAs demonstrated by CHWs as they undertake different activities.
• To compare time use and KSAs between two groups of CHWs: those identified by programme managers as excellent performers and a random sample of all other CHWs.
• To use the results of this comparison to identify the KSAs that distinguish excellent from average CHWs.
• To qualitatively consider the content validity of the current selection process/tools used by Living Goods to determine whether they would help to identify those most likely to be excellent CHWs.
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UK |
2018-06-19 |
2021-06-19 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Milton Musaba Wamboko
ID: UNCST-2019-R000825
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Effect of preoperative bicarbonate infusion on Maternal and Perinatal outcomes of obstructed labour; A Randomised Controlled Trial
REFNo: HS217ES
To identify the risk factors, document the profile of electrolyte changes and establish the effect of a preoperative sodium bicarbonate infusion on maternal and perinatal outcomes among patients with OL in Mbale Regional Referral Hospital.
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Uganda |
2018-06-19 |
2021-06-19 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Degree Award |
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SUSAN BALEKE ATUHAIRWE
ID: UNCST-2019-R001107
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SAFETY, EFFECTIVENESS AND ACCEPTABILITY OF MISOPROSTOL FOR TREATMENT OF INCOMPLETE MID TRIMESTER ABORTION IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS153ES
1) To determine the burden of abortion morbidity among near-miss cases in Uganda.
2) To compare the safety and effectiveness of diagnosis and misoprostol administration by midwives versus physicians for management of incomplete mid trimester abortion.
3) Explore health workers’ experiences of and perceptions towards the use of misoprostol for management of incomplete mid trimester abortion.
4) To compare the acceptability of PAC using misoprostol by intervention type (midwives vs. physicians), in the mid trimester.
5) To determine the post abortion contraceptive uptake and continuation over 12 months for LARCs versus SARCs.
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Uganda |
2018-06-13 |
2021-06-13 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Degree Award |
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WYCLIFF TUSIIME EDWIN
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Teachers digital competence in the Teaching of Art and Design in Teacher Training Institutions in Uganda
REFNo: SS152ES
(i) to analyze if and how teachers use digital tools in the teaching of art and design?; (ii) to examine the challenges and /or opportunities teachers meet in the use of digital tools during teaching processes in Art and Design; (iii) to establish ways teachers can develop digital competence to enrich the teaching of art and design in TTIs?
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Uganda |
2018-06-13 |
2021-06-13 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Degree Award |
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Julius Okuni Boniface
ID: UNCST-2019-R000963
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Effect of host genotype on seropositivity to Mycobacterium paratuberculosis in Ankole cattle and immune activation of macrophages by recombinant heat shock protein 70 kd
REFNo: A32ES
To determine the seroprevalence of MAP in Ankole cattle in Rakai, Lyantonde and isingiro districts.
To determine the allele frequencies of TL2-2, IFN-gamma, NOD2,SCL11A1, BoLA (DRB) genes in seropositive cattle and their case controls.
To determine the association between serostatus and individual SNPs.
To determine the effect of HSP70 immunisation on the activation of monocyte derived macrophages in invitro culture with MAP.
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Uganda |
2018-06-13 |
2021-06-13 |
Agricultural Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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DENISH MOORTHY
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Cost of Fortification of Maize Flour in Uganda
REFNo: HS191ES
The objective of this project is to prepare a background document that will help decision-makers better understand how producer start-up and operational costs and governmental monitoring and evaluation costs associated with maize flour fortification vary by scale of milling operations. Based on existing data and on data collected during this study, we will estimate the private and public sector costs of a (say) 10-year scale-up of a regional maize flour fortification program involving existing very small- and small-scale millers. These cost estimates, when set alongside estimates of micronutrient (MN) needs/deficiencies, and expected coverage of the proposed fortification program, can provide guidance regarding the costs of a maize fortification program among very-small and small-scale milling operations, and may also provide guidance regarding regional targeting of a maize flour fortification programs involving very-small and small-scale millers. For this study, we will also use available data on the private and public-sector costs of large-scale wheat flour fortification in Uganda; the results of this exercise may help decision-makers to compare the expected costs and nutritional benefits of wheat versus maize flour fortification programs.
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India |
2018-06-13 |
2021-06-13 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Herbert Arinaitwe
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Critical Success Factors (Csfs) For Institutionalisation of Monitoring and Evaluation Systems in Government: The Case of Justice, Law and Order Sector in Uganda
REFNo: SS171ES
i. To examine the relationship between leadership and the institutionalisation of monitoring and Evaluation in JLOS.
ii. To examine the relationship between institutional set up and the institutionalisation of M&E in JLOS.
iii. To examine the relationship between organisational culture and institutionalisation of M&E in JLOS.
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Uganda |
2018-06-13 |
2021-06-13 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Degree Award |
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Meghan Sobel
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The Role of News Media in Rwanda and Uganda
REFNo: IS12ES
The objective of this study is to compare the media landscape in Uganda to the media landscape in Rwanda. Building on previous research that we have conducted via interviews with journalists in Rwanda, we aim to answer the following research questions:
RQ1: What are the roles and functions of journalists in present-day Uganda?
RQ2: How does Ugandan journalists’ use of social media compare to journalists in Rwanda?
RQ3: How does Ugandan journalists’ use of constructive journalist compare to journalists in Rwanda?
RQ4: How do Ugandan journalists perceive their level of press freedom compared to journalists in Rwanda?
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USA |
2018-06-13 |
2021-06-13 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Non-degree Award |
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