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Cleisey Mwanga Emmanuel
ID: UNCST-2025-R021305
Factors Influencing Awareness and Acceptance of Genetically Modified Organisms in South Western Uganda: Perspectives from Farmers and Key Stakeholders
REFNo: A689ES

The main objective of the study is ‘To analyse the factors that affect awareness and acceptability of genetically modified organisms among farmers in South Western Uganda
Uganda 2026-05-15 16:56:37 2029-05-15 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Vincent Muwonge
ID:
Utilizing Play to Mitigate Aggression Among Children in Slum-based Early Childhood Development Centers of Kampala
REFNo: SS5141ES

1. To assess how children aged 5-6 years in slum-based ECD centres in Kampala recognize, label, and interpret emotional cues during play. 2. To analyze how children aged 5-6 years in slum-based ECD centres in Kampala select and apply emotion regulation strategies during play. 3. To assess how children aged 5-6 years in slum-based Early Childhood Development (ECD)centres in Kampala implement and sustain selected emotion strategies during play. 4. To determine the effect of an EPM informed guided play intervention on aggressive behavior among children aged 5-6 years in slum-based ECD centres
Uganda 2026-05-15 16:26:57 2029-05-15 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Habib Maliamungu Uthuman
ID: UNCST-2025-R021632
Peacebuilding Through Demobilisation: A Case Study of the Uganda National Rescue Front II Peace Agreement, West Nile, Uganda
REFNo: SS5067ES

Main Objective
To examine the UNRF II peacebuilding through demobilisation processes and their impacts on peace and stability in the West Nile.
Specific Objectives
1. To analyse the contextual evolution of the UNRF II armed conflict in West Nile.
2. To examine the negotiation practices adopted during the UNRF II peace agreement in the West Nile.
3. To examine the UNRF II peace agreement demobilisation components and their implementation efforts
4. To examine the impacts of the UNRF II demobilisation processes on peacebuilding and security in West Nile

Uganda 2026-05-14 14:14:10 2029-05-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Felix Aruho
ID: UNCST-2025-R019450
The efficacy of Learning management systems in Curriculum implementation process in higher learning institutions, a case study of Kyambogo University
REFNo: SS5148ES

1. To analyse how feedback mechanisms within the Learning Management Systems contribute to curriculum implementation in higher learning institutions.
2. To examine the relationship between collaborative learning through Learning Management Systems and curriculum implementation
3. To assess whether personalized learning through learning management system influences curriculum implementation in higher learning institutions

Uganda 2026-05-14 13:51:34 2029-05-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
AIDAHKIBEDI NAMBUSI
ID: UNCST-2025-R021070
TUTOR-TEACHER SUPPORT AND PUPILS’ ACHIVEMENT IN LITERACY AND NUMERACY AMONG PUBLIC BOARDING PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN GREATER MUKONO, UGANDA
REFNo: SS5269ES

1.3 Purpose of the Study The purpose of this study is to establish the relationship between tutor- teacher support and pupils’ learning achievements in literacy and numeracy among public boarding primary 14 schools in Greater Mukono region Uganda and whether teachers’ performance moderates this relationship. The specific objectives for this study include; 1. Establish the relationship between lesson observation by tutors and pupils’ learning achievement in literacy and numeracy among public boarding primary schools in Greater Mukono region 2. Find out the extent to which feedback provision by tutors relate to pupils’ learning achievement in literacy and numeracy among public boarding primary schools in Greater Mukono region. 3. Explore the relationship between mentorship by tutors and pupils’ learning achievements in literacy and numeracy among public boarding primary schools in Greater Mukono region. 4. To determine if the teachers’ performance moderates the relationship between tutorteacher support and pupils’ learning achievement in literacy and numeracy among public boarding primary schools in Greater Mukono region.
Uganda 2026-05-14 13:46:23 2029-05-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Grace Ahumuza
ID: UNCST-2025-R020204
Association between early onset preeclampsia and adverse maternal outcomes among women with preecclampsia at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital
REFNo: HS7376ES

1 To compare the prevalence of adverse maternal outcomes among women with early-onset preeclampsia and late-onset preeclampsia at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital
2 To determine the association between early-onset preeclampsia and adverse maternal outcomes among women with preeclampsia at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital

Uganda 2026-05-14 13:44:42 2029-05-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Anatoli Mawanda
ID: UNCST-2024-R015927
Cytological Follow-Up & Molecular Exploration of HPV In HIV+ And HIV- Individuals Post-LEEP
REFNo: HS7427ES

To investigate cytological changes and molecular profiles of HPV variants in individuals post-LEEP,
distinguishing between those with and without HIV.
To compare post-LEEP cytological alterations in HIV+ and HIV- cohorts,
To identify the genotypes associated with HPV persistence or recurrence in two cohorts.
To explore the correlation between HIV status and HPV recurrence post-LEEP.
Uganda 2026-05-14 13:41:48 2029-05-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Tomos Proffitt
ID: UNCST-2025-R020181
Western Rift Archaeology and Palaeoenvironment Project (WRAP)
REFNo: SS5248ES


The overarching research question driving the WRAP project is: How and when did Homo adapt to the diverse ecotone environments of the Albertine Rift compared to the more open mosaic environments of the East African Rift?

The WRAP Project consists of five interlinked work packages (WP1-WP5; Table 2), each aimed at a specific objective:
• WP1- Conducting new field survey and excavations to identify and record new Plio-Pleistocene archaeological sites across the length of the Albertine Rift in Uganda.
• WP2- Reconstructing hominin behaviour in the Albertine Rift during the Pleistocene.
• WP3- Refining the chronology of the hominin cultural and fossil record of the Albertine Rift in Uganda by applying new dating techniques.
• WP4- Reconstructing the Pleistocene environments both synchronically and diachronically in the Albertine Rift of Uganda.
• WP5- Synthesising and comparing the Pleistocene archaeological record of the Albertine Rift into the broader understanding of hominin evolution, environmental and behavioural adaptations in the wider African continent.

UK 2026-05-14 13:35:14 2029-05-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Nixon Niyonzima
ID: UNCST-2020-R014577
Clinical Effectiveness of Point-of-Care Breast Cancer Diagnostics in Ugandan Community Health Centers
REFNo: HS7522ES

To evaluate effectiveness of POC diagnostic evaluation administered by trained sonographers and cytopathologists, vs. standard care,To compare the sensitivity and specificity of the diagnostic kit to standard of care at the UCI,Development of an Automated FNA targeting System,
Uganda 2026-05-14 13:33:40 2029-05-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Joseph Ngonzi
ID: UNCST-2019-R001579
AI-driven placental imaging tool to reduce adverse pregnancy outcomes through prediction of neonatal sepsis risk: Feasibility of clinical use
REFNo: HS7432ES

To evaluate the feasibility, usability, and acceptability of the RAISE tool for use at delivery. ,
Uganda 2026-05-11 17:48:50 2029-05-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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