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Arthur Tabula
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NUTRITIONAL VALUE AND ANTI-DIABETIC PROPERTIES OF THE AFRICAN OLIVE (Canarium schweinfurthii Engl.) FRUIT PULP
REFNo: A347ES

To investigate the cytotoxicity of C.schweinfurthii fruit pulp extract and its efficacy against diabetes in an alloxan-induced diabetes rat model. ,To determine the effect of C.schweinfurthii Engl. fruit pulp extract on alpha amylase activity and GLUT 4 translocation assays. ,. To identify and quantify the different polyphenolic compounds present in the fruit pulp.,To determine the proximate-, mineral-, fatty acid-, amino acid- and vitamin composition of the C.schweinfurthii Engl. fruit pulp.,To document the indigenous knowledge and practices on the use of C.schweinfurthii Engl. plant,To evaluate the chemical composition and anti-diabetic properties of Canarium schweinfurthii Engl. fruit pulp.,
Uganda 2023-10-31 19:44:44 2026-10-31 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Henry Ddungu
ID: UNCST-2019-R000966
Study on the impact of molecular and pathological diagnostic testing in myeloid neoplasms and support of Uganda tumor board patient cancer care and management
REFNo: HS3142ES

To evaluate if pathologic intervention provided at the Uganda Cancer Institute lymphoma tumor board impacts patient care and management at the Uganda Cancer Institute by improving patient outcomes,
Uganda 2023-10-31 19:42:18 2026-10-31 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Denis TUSHABOMWE
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The Impact Of Agricultural Markets Liberalisation On Gender Relations In Smallholder White Potato Value chains in Rubanda District, South-western Uganda. Ref. No.: MUSSS-2023-236
REFNo: SS1985ES

4. To explore the changes in financial benefits of males and females in White potato value chains. ,3. To examine the changes in gender power relations in the access to, control and management of productive resources between males and females in White potato value chains.,2. To analyse the changes in gender roles, patterns and degree of labour participation between males and females across various White Potato value chain nodes.,1. To determine the forms of value chains and practices that have emerged among White Potato farmers in Rubanda district. ,The principal objective of the study will be to investigate the impact of liberalisation of agricultural markets on gender relations in smallholder agricultural value chains in Uganda, focusing on White Potato value chains in Rubanda district. ,
Uganda 2023-10-31 19:37:29 2026-10-31 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Hajira Birungi
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ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM PILLARS AND PERFORMANCE OF SME’S IN THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR OF UGANDA
REFNo: SS1993ES

1 To investigate the relationship between institutional arrangements and performance of SMEs in the manufacturing sector of Uganda
2 To establish the relationship between resource endowments and performance of SMEs in the manufacturing sector of Uganda.
3 To find out the relationship between entrepreneurial ecosystem pillars and competitive advantage of SMEs in the manufacturing sector.
4 To examine the mediation effect of competitive advantage on entrepreneurial ecosystem pillars and performance of SMEs in the manufacturing sector of Uganda

Uganda 2023-10-31 19:35:59 2026-10-31 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Helen   Mukakarisa Kataratambi
ID: UNCST-2022-R010556
Development and piloting of an intervention for teaching and learning of therapeutic communication among nursing students in Kampala, Uganda
REFNo: HS3180ES

4. To assess the effectiveness of the designed intervention for teaching and learning TC among diploma nursing students in Kampala ,3. To design and pilot an educational intervention for teaching and learning of TC among diploma nursing students in Kampala ,2. To determine factors associated with teaching and learning TC among diploma nursing students in Kampala ,1. To explore facilitators and barriers to teaching and learning TC among among diploma nursing students in Kampala ,
Uganda 2023-10-31 19:29:23 2026-10-31 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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