Amy Young
ID:
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Causes of under-five child mortality in the slum communities of Kampala, Uganda: A Verbal and Social Autopsy Study
REFNo: HS507ES
The study seeks to identify the biomedical causes of death as well as the sociodemographic, behavioral and environmental factors associated with child mortality in the slum communities of Kampala. This includes recognition of illness, decisions around care-seeking, and care-seeking behaviors.
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USA |
2020-02-06 |
2023-02-06 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Othman Kakaire
ID: UNCST-2019-R000359
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A randomized controlled trial of copper and levonorgestrel intrauterine contraceptive devices among postpartum women in Uganda.
REFNo: HS337ES
Primary Objective:
1)To determine if there is a difference in expulsion rates at twelve months in women randomized to have the Levonorgestrel or copper intrauterine devices inserted in the immediate postpartum period (defined as after delivery of placenta to 48 hours postpartum).
Secondary objectives:
1.To explore women’s perceptions of postpartum contraception
2.To compare discontinuation rates of LNG-IUS and Copper IUD at 12 months
3.To compare pregnancy rates between the two arms at 12 months
4.To compare patterns of vaginal bleeding between the two arms
5.To compare contraceptive satisfaction between the two arms at 3, 6 and 12 months
6.To compare time from delivery to lactogenesis between the two arms
7.To compare breastfeeding over the initial 6 months between the two arms
8.To compare the change in infant weight, length and head circumference from delivery to 6 weeks and from delivery to 6 months between the two arms
9.To compare adverse events including but not limited to uterine perforation, pelvic infection, IUC expulsion, thromboembolism, and death between the two arms
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Uganda |
2020-01-29 |
2023-01-29 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Abubakar Mustafa Sadik
ID:
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Mechanisms of defense against Xanthomonas campestris pv. musaceurum infection in banana cultivars
REFNo: NS107ES
1. To determine whether callose induction is an effective measurable defense output in banana immune response to Xcm infection.
2. To identify the differentially regulated genes during Xcm-banana interaction.
3. To identify differentially regulated metabolites during Xcm-banana interaction.
4. To determine the spatial-temporal distribution of Xcm in banana tissues
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Uganda |
2020-01-21 |
2023-01-21 |
Natural Sciences |
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Degree Award |
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Joseph Rwothumio
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RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND ACADEMIC STAFF PERFORMANCE IN SELECTED
PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS400ES
This study endeavored to:
1.Establish the relationship between training and academic staff teaching output in selected public universities in Uganda.
2.Establish the relationship between training and academic staff research output in selected public universities in Uganda.
3.Examine the relationship between financial reward and academic staff teaching output in selected public universities in Uganda.
4.Examine the relationship between financial reward and academic staff research output in selected public universities in Uganda.
5.Determine the relationship between performance appraisal and academic staff teaching output in selected public universities in Uganda.
6.Determine the relationship between performance appraisal and academic staff research output in selected public universities in Uganda.
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Uganda |
2020-01-21 |
2023-01-21 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Degree Award |
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Nicholas Penny Gordon
ID:
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Conserving the Gorillas of Bwindi
REFNo: NS111ES
The objectives of this project are:
- to create a complete photo-story and short film about the work of UWA, CTPH and local communities around Bwindi. This will include gorilla treks, the process of finding the gorillas, sample collections from gorilla night nests, how samples are used/analyzed to determine the health of the individuals within a troop and the work in the CTPH Gorilla Health and Community Conservation Center.
- to support UWA and CTPH by giving all photographs and the completed film to them free of charge at the end of the research period;
- to celebrate Uganda’s commitment and role at the forefront of gorilla conservation;
- to support UWA and CTPH and promote the work they do, showing the care and dedication of people who work directly with the gorillas and local people.
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UK |
2020-01-21 |
2023-01-21 |
Natural Sciences |
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Degree Award |
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Benson Oloya
ID:
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Phytochemistry, Antitubercular activity and Cytotoxicity of Selected Plant Species used for the Treatment of Tuberculosis in Uganda
REFNo: NS112ES
i. To isolate and carry out structure determination of the compounds from the four plant species selected,
ii. To investigate the antitubercular activity of the crude extracts and compounds from the four plant species selected,
iii. To determine the cytotoxicity of the crude extracts
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Uganda |
2020-01-21 |
2023-01-21 |
Natural Sciences |
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Degree Award |
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FAITH NATUKUNDA
ID:
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Optimisation of Thermal and Power Requirements of Resistive Coil-based Low Field MRI Systems
REFNo: SIR24ES
1. Examine the methods of cooling that have been applied in thermal management of resistive coil systems
2. Examine the power and thermal limits of Low field MRI systems
3. Design and numerically analyze a cooling system for a low field MRI system
4. Validate numerical results using experimental data
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Uganda |
2020-01-21 |
2023-01-21 |
Engineering and Technology |
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Degree Award |
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Kamada Lwere
ID: UNCST-2022-R009359
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Diversity of Gut Microbiome in Azheimers disease and related dementia in Ugandan Patients
REFNo: MHS2ES
1.To describe the variation in gut microbiome among individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia.
2.To determine factor association with gut microbiome changes in individuals with Alzheimer’s and related dementia.
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Uganda |
2020-01-13 |
2023-01-13 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Martin Kyamanywa Martin
ID:
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The East African political Federation Dream: Exploring the Missing Link(s)
REFNo: SS403ES
i). To examine the measures put in place to fast track the East African Federation dream
ii). To explore the anticipated benefits of the East African political Federation to the people of the region.
iii). To establish the key factors favoring the creation of the East African Federation
iv). To identify factors that may hamper attaining the East African political Federation dream
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2020-01-13 |
2023-01-13 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Degree Award |
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Joseph Matovu
ID:
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Repeat Survey and Mid-Term Evaluation of the Global Fund-Supported Adolescent Girls and Young Women Project
REFNo: SS411ES
a) To determine the extent to which the project is on target to achieve set objectives and explore potential options for improving project implementation in the remaining period leading to project completion
b) Assess the adequacy of the TASO-AGYW project coordination mechanisms and management structure in supporting the implementation of the project by sub-grantees
c) Document the key strategies/innovations used by sub-grantees to address the needs and vulnerabilities of AGYW and establish the extent to which they meet the needs of AGYW as identified at baseline
d) To establish if the period of implementation has yielded value for money/efficiency
e) To document and compare success stories and lessons learned in implementing AGYW interventions in DREAMS and Global Fund supported AGYW districts
f) To monitor campaign implementation and take stock of the challenges experienced in the implementation of AGYW interventions, and seek suggestions from implementers and key stakeholders as to how best these challenges can be minimized
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Uganda |
2020-01-13 |
2023-01-13 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Non-degree Award |
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