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Alex Semusu
ID: UNCST-2025-R018018
CREDIT RISK MANAGEMENT POLICIES AND LOAN PERFORMANCE IN THE BANKING SECTOR OF CENTRAL UGANDA
REFNo: SS4123ES

1.4 General Objectives
To investigate the relationship between Credit Risk Management Policies and Loan Performance in the banking sector in Central Uganda.
1.4.1 Specific Objectives
i. To assess the relationship between the Credit Limit policy and Loan Performance in the banking sector of Central Uganda.
ii. To explore how the Credit Collection policy relates to Loan Performance in the banking sector of Central Uganda.
iii. To investigate the relationship between Credit Monitoring policy and Loan Performance in the banking sector of Central Uganda.
iv. To ascertain the influence of government policies on credit risk management policies and loan performance in the banking sector of Central Uganda.

Uganda 2025-10-21 9:10:22 2028-10-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Kyambadde Ronald
ID: UNCST-2025-R016678
HIGH DOSE VS STANDARD DOSE CAFFEINE THERAPY FOR APNEA OF PREMATURITY: A RANDOMISED CONTROL TRIAL.
REFNo: HS5776ES

To compare the efficacy and safety of high-dose caffeine citrate (loading dose 40 mg/kg/day, and maintenance of 20mg/kg/day), versus standard dose (loading dose of 20 mg/kg/day, maintenance of 10mg/kg/day), in preventing the occurrence and reducing the frequency of apneas among preterm infants ≤ 34 weeks’ gestation with Apnea Of Prematurity in the first 7 days of life.


Specific Objectives

1. To determine the effect of high dose compared to standard dose of caffeine on the incidence of apnea of prematurity among preterm babies at St. Francis Hospital, Nsambya, and Uganda
Martyrs’ Hospital Lubaga.

2. To determine the side effects of high dose compared to standard dose caffeine in preterm infants.
Uganda 2025-10-21 9:08:50 2028-10-21 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Degree Award
Sulaiman Kiggundu
ID: UNCST-2025-R017887
Enhancing early childhood education through use of low-cost instructional resources: A case study in Nsangi subcounty, Wakiso district.
REFNo: SS3748ES

Understanding how best to support ECD teachers in using low-cost instructional resources Explore strategies for supporting ECD teachers in Nsangi Subcounty to effectively utilize low-cost instructional resources
Uganda 2025-10-21 9:05:46 2028-10-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Raymond  Chisara
ID: UNCST-2024-R004454
Digital Business Leadership Framework for Successful Digital Transformation In Africa: A Case Study of African Companies
REFNo: SS3647ES

Main Objectives
1. To develop a digital business leadership framework for Africa. Delete
Specific Objectives
1. To conceptualise digital business leadership in Africa. Delete
2. To critically review the impact of values and culture on digital business leadership in Africa Delete
3. To compare digital leadership in Africa and the rest of the world. Delete
4. To discover the challenges faced by digital leaders in Africa. Delete
5. To analyse the impact of extreme contexts on the emergence, viability, and sustainability of digital leadership in Africa.

Zimbabwe 2025-10-21 9:02:19 2028-10-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Allen Kabagenyi
ID: UNCST-2019-R000665
An Empirical Evaluation of The Impact of The Pre-entry Exams at Makerere University School of Law: A Case Study of The Legal, Policy and Regulatory Implications
REFNo: SS4301ES

1. The overall performance of students at MAKSOL in the five academic years since inception of the pre-entry exams in academic year 2012/13
4 (in comparison to overall performance in the five academic years preceding academic year 2012/13)
2. Any correlation (whether positive or negative) between the top percentile
of the pre-entry exam and the top percentile of the CGPA at graduation from MAKSOL;
3. To infer as to whether the relationship between pre-entry exams and FYGPA is consistent across the subsequent academic years for the
different cohorts of the enrollees.
4. To explore the trainers and students’ perceptions and attitudes towards
pre-entry exams assessment as s requirement for admission into the MAKSOL
5. To examine the extent of diversity in admission based on the schools which have sent students to MAKSOL and to compare this with the
diversity prior to the introduction of the pre-entry exam.
Uganda 2025-10-21 9:00:06 2028-10-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Herbert Ainamani Elvis
ID: UNCST-2020-R014674
Exploring the Psycho-therapeutic Approaches utilized by Psychotherapists practicing from in Central and Western Uganda
REFNo: SS3492ES

To understand Psychological approaches utilized by psychotherapists in Uganda and how these approaches these therapies have been adapted to suit the Ugandan culture,4.4. To understand how the Ugandan Psychotherapists have modified the western therapies to suit the Ugandan culture,3. To explore Psychotherapeutic treatment approaches utilized by Psychotherapists in western and central Uganda ,2. To understand the common mental health disorders diagnosed by psychotherapists in western and central Uganda. ,1. To explore Psychotherapeutic treatment approaches utilized by Psychotherapists in western and central Uganda ,To understand how the Ugandan Psychotherapists have modified the western therapies to suit the Ugandan culture.,To explore Psychotherapeutic approaches utilized by Psychotherapists in Uganda,1)To evaluate the baseline knowledge of diagnostic procedures and various treatment approaches used by Psychotherapists in Uganda.,
Uganda 2025-10-21 8:55:28 2028-10-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Gloria Abura-Meerdink Akello
ID: UNCST-2023-R007309
A Community Engaged Approach to Investigating the Transferability of Youth Readiness Intervention (YRI) for Adolescents facing Adversity in Post conflict School-Based Settings in Northern Uganda: Barriers and Strategies to Increase Adoptability, Acceptability, and Usefulness
REFNo: SS4496ES

To identify barriers and strategies to inform a culturally sensitive and context-appropriate adaptation of YRI for adolescents in Northern Uganda. ,To develop a regional Youth Mental Health Research-Community-Practice-Policy Collaborative in Northern Uganda that includes youth and multi-disciplinary stakeholders from communities, schools, and regional education and mental health systems (n = 10). ,
Uganda 2025-10-20 11:54:44 2028-10-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Yueh-ya Hsu
ID: UNCST-2025-R021249
The Impact of Microcredit for Refugees and Host Communities
REFNo: SS4473ES

The aim of this project is to provide some of the first evidence on the benefits of extending credit to refugees, with a focus on documenting both financial and psychosocial gains. The team's close partnership with the UNHCR and the World Bank ensures that the results can be quickly disseminated to key actors in this space. UNHCR operates in over 136 countries and collaborates closely with implementing partners to develop and disseminate impactful programs. They are eager to build a body of evidence to inform the pursuit of certain policies over others, and facilitate discussions with local governments about implementing these policies.
Taiwan 2025-10-17 19:36:16 2028-10-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Phillip Kasirye Kasirye
ID: UNCST-2022-R011083
mHealth-enabled User-friendly Light-based Stroke Screening and Assessment in Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease in Uganda (MULISA)
REFNo: HS6657ES

1. Evaluate the preliminary performance of CW-NIRS/SCOS in children with sickle cell disease
2. Identify user needs to inform the design of a mobile health-enabled stroke screening tool.

Uganda 2025-10-17 19:33:45 2028-10-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Noeline Nakasujja
ID: UNCST-2019-R001428
Vitamin D and Gut Microbiota and Dementia rick in older adults with chronic HIV infection and demographically matched community controls. Adverse Synergy of Gut Dysbiosis and Vitamin D Deficiency in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia among Community Controls and Older Adults with Chronic HIV-infection
REFNo: HS6600ES

2) To interrogate the potential for heightened ADRD risk in sub-groups that differ according to co-prevalent chronic HIV infection, NCD (specifically high blood pressure), as well as genetic risk such as APOE e4. ,1) To investigate how changes in the composition and metabolic capacity of the gut microbiota contribute to dysregulations in the metabolome of VD and impact ADRD, through an enhanced inflammatory response (systemic, intestinal and CNS). ,
Uganda 2025-10-17 19:32:06 2028-10-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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