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Denis Okello Lokoroma
ID: UNCST-2025-R017791
AN INTERVENTIONAL STUDY TO DETERMINE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE DANCE+THERAPY MENTAL HEALTH INNOVATION IN REDUCING SYMPTOMS OF COMMON MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS AMONG SOUTH SUDANESE REFUGEES IN PALABEK SETTLEMENT-LAMWO DISTRICT
REFNo: SS3978ES

To conduct statistical significance testing of the changes recorded in mental health of Dance+Therapy participants, including depression, anxiety, trauma and general wellbeing. To determine the level of change in the self-efficacy of Dance+Therapy participants. To examine the level of change in the resilience of Dance+Therapy participants.
Uganda 2026-05-15 17:04:17 2029-05-15 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
AINOMUJUNI JUNIOR
ID: UNCST-2024-R003505
EQUITABLE GOVERNANCE AS CONSERVATION TRADE-OFF FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK UGANDA
REFNo: SS4257ES

1. To examine how recognitive equity has been a conservation trade off in the management of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BINP)
2. To examine how procedural equity has been a conservation trade off in the management of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BINP)
3. To examine how distributive equity has been a conservation trade off in the in the management of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BINP)

Uganda 2026-05-15 17:02:35 2029-05-15 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Christopher  Aheebwa
ID: UNCST-2024-R003719
BUILDING A QUALITY CULTURE FOR ENHANCED QUALITY ASSURANCE PROCESSES OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN A RESOURCE-CONSTRAINED CONTEXT.
REFNo: SS4538ES

1. How have agents been conditioned to understand quality and quality-related activities at MMU? 2. What enables and constrains the pursuit of a quality culture at MMU? 3. What actions can be taken to contribute to developing a quality culture at MMU?
Uganda 2026-05-15 17:00:27 2029-05-15 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Irene Najjingo
ID: UNCST-2021-R012634
Feasibility and Diagnostic yield of stool and tongue swabs in comparison with gastric aspirates for diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis among children less than 10 years in Uganda (FAST-TB Study)- A sub study on OPTIC-TB Study
REFNo: HS7173ES

1. To assess the diagnostic yield of stool and tongue swabs in comparison with gastric aspirates /sputum for diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis among children less than 10 years in Uganda

2. To assess the feasibility of stool, tongue swabs and gastric aspirates/sputum for diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis among children less than 10 years in a programmatic setting in Uganda.
3. To assess the effectiveness of concurrent testing in comparison with WHO-TDA for diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis among children less than 10 years in a programmatic setting in Uganda.
Uganda 2026-05-15 16:58:36 2029-05-15 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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
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