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Betty OKOT
ID: UNCST-2021-R013938
Assessing the Feasibility of Introducing Playful Parenting Intervention for Enhancing School Readiness, Foundational Literacy and Numeracy in a Crisis Context in Uganda
REFNo: SS3839ES

Overall, the study aims to respond to the challenges of providing education in refugee and displacement contexts by assessing the feasibility of implementing a playful parenting intervention to promote school readiness, foundational literacy, and numeracy skills among refugee children.

Study objectives
The following objectives will guide the study:
1) To examine the level of caregivers’ and education stakeholders’ knowledge of playful parenting practices, policies and how they contribute to school readiness and early years education/learning
2) To determine the levels of foundational numeracy and literacy proficiency among children at baseline.
3) To assess the improvement in mean foundational numeracy and literacy levels over 24 months by comparing baseline and post-intervention proficiency scores using standardized assessments.
4) To examine whether interactive play and parental guidance could improve school readiness, foundational literacy and numeracy competencies, parent-child relationships, and socio-emotional skills and resilience in children.
5) To identify facilitators and barriers to playful parenting, school readiness, and foundational literacy and numeracy among refugee learners and recommend alleviating strategies.

Uganda 2025-07-18 13:48:28 2028-07-18 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
George  GALIWANGO William Muwambi
ID: UNCST-2025-R017274
Descriptive epidemiology of cleft lip and palate in Uganda
REFNo: HS5861ES

To determine the geographical distribution of cleft lip and or palate in Uganda. To determine the distribution of the types of clefts in Uganda. To determine the types, frequency and laterality of cleft lip, isolated cleft palate and cleft lip & palate patients in Uganda over the period 2002 to 2024. To determine the demographics of Ugandans with cleft lip and palate patients who have had surgical repairs in the period 2002 to 2024.
Uganda 2025-07-18 13:46:15 2028-07-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Naster Tumwebembeire
ID: UNCST-2023-R006864
Isomorphic Forces, Taxpayer Perception and Income Tax Compliance among Small and Medium Enterprises in South Western Uganda
REFNo: SS3828ES

v. To find out whether taxpayer behavior mediates the relationship between taxpayer perception and tax compliance of Small and Medium size Enterprises in Uganda.,iv. To establish whether taxpayer behavior mediates the relationship between isomorphic forces and tax compliance of Small and Medium size Enterprises in Uganda,iii. To determine the relationship between taxpayer behavior and tax compliance of Small and Medium size Enterprises in Uganda,ii. To establish the relationship between taxpayer perception and tax compliance of Small and Medium size Enterprises in Uganda,i. To establish the relationship between isomorphic forces and tax compliance of Small and Medium size Enterprises in Uganda,The study seeks to examine the relationship between isomorphic forces, taxpayer perception and tax compliance of small and medium size Enterprises in Uganda while considering the mediating role of taxpayer behavior in the relationship between isomorphic forces, taxpayer perception and tax compliance,
Uganda 2025-07-18 13:44:31 2028-07-18 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Kalidi Rajab
ID: UNCST-2020-R014550
Development of a herbal antimalarial syrup from extracts of Cymbopogon citratus, Vernonia amygdalina, Azadirachita indica and Carica papaya
REFNo: HS5837ES

v. To determine the in vivo and in vitro safety a syrup formulated from the most active combination of the extracts of Cymbopogon citratus, Vernonia amygdalina, Azadirachita indica, and Carica papaya.,iv. To determine the in vivo anti-malarial activity of a syrup formulated from the most active combination of the extracts of Cymbopogon citratus, Vernonia amygdalina, Azadirachita indica, and Carica papaya in parasitised Swiss mice.,iii. To establish the quality control assessment parameters of the syrup formulated from the most active combination of the extracts of Cymbopogon citratus, Vernonia amygdalina, Azadirachita indica, and Carica papaya.,ii. To determine the most active combination of the extracts of Cymbopogon citratus, Vernonia amygdalina, Azadirachita indica, and Carica papaya against Plasmodium falciparum.,i. To validate the in vitro anti-plasmodial activity of the extracts of Cymbopogon citratus, Vernonia amygdalina, Azadirachita indica, and Carica papaya against Plasmodium falciparum.,To develop an anti-malarial formulation from extracts of Cymbopogon citratus, Vernonia amygdalina, Azadirachita indica, and Carica papaya.,
Uganda 2025-07-18 13:42:39 2028-07-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Emma Steimle
ID: UNCST-2025-R017979
Medicine, Plant Use, and Conservation in the Rwenzori Region of Uganda
REFNo: SS4042ES

Identify medicinal plants and their uses, understand local residents' health views, and understand the accessibility of medicinal plants
USA 2025-07-14 15:59:38 2028-07-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
JACKSON TUHIRIRWE
ID: UNCST-2025-R018361
SACCO PRACTICES AND PERFOMANCE OF SMEs in KABALE District
REFNo: SS4012ES

1) To examine the effect of credit policy by SACCOs and performance of SMEs in Kabale, 2) To establish the effect of Savings on performance the small and medium enterprises in Kabale District. 3) To assess the effect of credit extension on performance of SMEs in Kabale. 4) To establish the effect of financial literacy on performance of SMEs performance in Kabale.
Uganda 2025-07-14 15:56:17 2028-07-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Felix Wamono
ID: UNCST-2024-R003397
strengthening medical waste management system in Kampala City,Uganda
REFNo: HS6100ES

General objectives
to establish an efficient on-line automated medical waste management system that shall allow participation of the community and the regulator through the provision of the real time tracking of medical waste from point of generation, collection and disposal hence improving health and environment.
specific objectives
1. to examine the existing medical waste management processes for KCCA health facilities and private clinics within Kampala City
2.to develop an on-line and automated medical waste management system to track and monitor the medical waste management disposal process in KCCA public health facilities and private clinics in all the five divisions of Kampala city
3.to establish medical waste management focal persons in health care facilities.
Uganda 2025-07-14 15:54:30 2028-07-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Seku Michael .
ID: UNCST-2024-R016404
An Examination of Child Protection Mechanisms for School Going Children in Conflict-Affected Areas of Kasese District, Uganda
REFNo: SS3967ES

Main objective/ purpose
• To examine the child protection mechanisms for school going children in conflict areas of Kasese district.
Specific Objectives
1. To describe the experiences and perceptions of Community Development Officers regarding tools and techniques used to protect school going children during conflicts.
2. To understand how stakeholders perceive the responsiveness of the Child Protection Helpline in responding to incidents of alarm from school going children during conflicts.
3. To assess how Child Rights Clubs empower school going children to participate in their own protection before, during, and after conflicts.
4. To gather insights from stakeholders on the perceived impact of government programs in protecting school going children from violence, abuse, exploitation, and neglect during conflicts.

Uganda 2025-07-14 15:51:51 2028-07-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
SSEBAGALA  CYPRIAN
ID: UNCST-2024-R002071
TALENT MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND EMPLOYEE TURNOVER IN SELECTED HIGHER INSTITUTIONS OF LEARNING IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS3742ES

(i) To examine the effect of Competency Mapping on Employee turnover in higher institution of learning in Uganda
(ii) To assess how Succession management affects Employee turnover in higher institution of learning in Uganda
(iii) To evaluate the effect of Career management on Employee turnover in higher institution of learning in Uganda
(iv) To examine the contributing role of talent management practices on employee turnover in higher institution of learning in Uganda
(v) To evaluate how Workplace Environment moderates the effect of Talent Management Practices on Employee turnover in higher institution of learning in Uganda

Uganda 2025-07-14 15:50:47 2028-07-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Brian Kibirige
ID: UNCST-2023-R007728
The Impact of School-Based Agriculture Education programs on Positive Youth Development in Uganda: A Comparative study.
REFNo: SS3954ES

To develop a comprehensive model that integrates key aspects of positive youth development within Ugandan SBAE programs for secondary school students. ,To measure students’ perceptions of the impact of PYD training within school-based agricultural education (SBAE) programs. ,To compare the Positive Youth Outcomes of Ugandan secondary school students in SBAE programs with YoFFA and those without YoFFA. ,To determine the extent of PYD training integration within school-based agricultural education (SBAE) programs.  ,To investigate specific activities of positive youth development within Ugandan school-based agricultural education (SBAE) programs.  ,To explore how school-based agriculture education programs in Uganda foster positive youth development among secondary school students.,
Uganda 2025-07-14 12:47:20 2028-07-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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