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JIMMY OCAYA
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Organic explosive residues from soil at Amuru demining sites, Northern Uganda
REFNo: NS858ES

Specific objective 4: To determine the immobilization of selected organic explosives from soil using biochar.,To determine the degradation of selected organic explosives in soil samples from Amuru demining sites, Northern Uganda.,To evaluate the sorption and desorption characteristics of the selected explosives in soil samples at Amuru demining sites, Northern Uganda.,To assess the concentration of explosive residues HMX, RDX, TNT, 2 6-DNT, NG, PETN and Tetryl from soil at Amuru demining sites, Northern Uganda.,To investigate the occurrence and fate of selected organic explosive residues at Amuru demining sites, Northern Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-10-08 12:46:18 2027-10-08 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Sara Ciucci
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Evaluating prosecutorial approaches to address the nexus between Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (CRSV) and Terrorism
REFNo: SS3096ES

1. Examine and identify key challenges in prosecuting sexual violence crimes committed by terrorist organisations, including legal, institutional, and societal barriers, and explore strategies to overcome these challenges.
2. Amplify survivors' perspectives on accountability across international, national, and local levels regarding CRSV and terrorism, focusing on their views on justice.
3. Investigate how local, national, regional, and international adjudicative systems can collaborate more effectively to prosecute CRSV related to terrorism.

 Italy 2024-10-08 12:44:56 2027-10-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Catherine Nakidde
ID: UNCST-2024-R005381
 Accreditation of health professions education in Uganda - exploring policy, processes, actors and context
REFNo: SS3129ES

- To document the implications of the findings for research, policy, and practice.,- To establish how, why, for whom, and in what circumstances HPE accreditation may work to strengthen the quality of health professional training and practice in Uganda.,- To examine the implementation (processes, content, actors, context) of accreditation for different health professional groups in Uganda. ,- To map and document available evidence and gaps in HPE accreditation within Africa. ,To evaluate the implementation of HPE accreditation in Uganda and its implications on the quality of HPE.,
 Uganda 2024-10-08 12:43:52 2027-10-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Losira Nasirumbi
ID: UNCST-2021-R013084
 Gender dynamics in the sorghum value chain: Towards enhanced uptake and commercialization of sorghum innovations in Uganda
REFNo: A513ES

The overall objective of this research is to gain a better understanding of the gendered dynamics in the sorghum value chain as a pathway to enhanced/equitable uptake and commercialization of sorghum innovations in Uganda

Specific objectives
The specific research objectives are to;
1. Describe the roles and responsibilities of men and women in the sorghum value chain
2. Assess the gender dynamics in access to and control over resources in the sorghum value chain
3. Examine the distribution of decision-making power within sorghum-growing households and how this shapes uptake of sorghum innovations
4. Analyze the influence of gender relations on participation of men and women in the sorghum value chain in Uganda.
 Uganda 2024-10-08 12:42:23 2027-10-08 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Faith Ronoh Boreh
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Sexual Health and Reproductive Health in 10 African Member states
REFNo: SS3116ES

1. Explore the extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated gender disparity in health systems across Africa for women and girls. 2. Understand how reproductive, sexual, and maternal health services have been impacted by the pandemic. 3. Investigate whether the impact of the above differs across health services of 8 targeted Member States in all five regions across Africa.,To understand how health outcomes for women were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic,
 Kenya 2024-10-08 12:25:39 2027-10-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Andrew Semulimi Weil Matabi
ID: UNCST-2021-R013568
 Preclinical Atherosclerosis and Cardiovascular DisEases Risk Prediction Models in Older People with HIV (PACE-HIV study) in Uganda.
REFNo: HS4963ES

2. To determine the effect of incorporating dietary habits and physical activity levels into the non-laboratory WHO/ISH risk chart for Africa (E) on the 10-year CVD risk scores PWH and those without.,1. To determine the prevalence of preclinical atherosclerosis using both CIMT and carotid plaque in PWH versus those without HIV.,
 Uganda 2024-10-08 12:21:33 2027-10-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jafesi Pulle
ID: UNCST-2020-R014213
 Feasibility Testing and Scaling of Two-Way Messaging in the ACT Platform
REFNo: HS4968ES

Aim 1: Optimize the 2-way SMS functionality within the ACT platform.

Aim 2: Understand integration and uptake of the 2-way SMS functionality within the ACT platform using the RE-AIM implementation framework

 Uganda 2024-10-08 12:01:12 2027-10-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Anifa  Miiro
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MANAGEMENT STYLES, CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED INTERNATIONAL NON–GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONS IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS3196ES

vi. To establish the effect of Government policy as an intervening factor on the relationship between management styles, cultural diversity, and performance of International Non-Government organization in Uganda. ,v. To establish the effect of Work environment as an intervening factor on the relationship between management styles, cultural diversity, and performance of International Non-Government organization in Uganda. ,iv. To assess the effect of Language diversity on performance of International Non-Government Organizations in Uganda,iii. To assess the effect of Religion diversity on performance of International Non-Government Organizations in Uganda.,ii. To assess the effect of Strategic style on performance of International Non-Government Organizations in Uganda,i. To assess the effect of Visionary Management style on performance of International Non-Government Organizations in Uganda.,The purpose of the study is to examine the effect of Management styles , Cultural diversity and performance of selected International Non-Government organizations in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-10-08 11:16:46 2027-10-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Ivan Kahwa
ID: UNCST-2021-R012730
 Chemical characterization of Ugandan propolis and its activity against multidrug-resistant bacteria
REFNo: HS5018ES

To investigate the antibacterial mechanisms of propolis extracts, propolis-antibiotic, and nanopropolis combinations by destroying cell wall membranes and resisting biofilm formation.,To prepare a nano-emulsion loaded with propolis extracts and test its in vitro antibacterial activity against resistant bacterial strains and multidrug-resistant bacteria.,To investigate the synergistic activity of propolis extracts with potent antibacterial activity in combination with selected antibiotics against resistant bacterial strains and multidrug-resistant bacteria. ,To assess the antibacterial activity of propolis extracts from different agroecological zones against resistant bacterial strains and multidrug-resistant bacteria. ,To carry out a chemical profile of propolis from the different agroecological zones using spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques. ,To develop chemical profiles, determine antimicrobial activities, and formulate a nanobiotic of the Ugandan propolis obtained from various agroecological zones. ,
 Uganda 2024-10-08 11:04:03 2027-10-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Sheila Ampaire
ID: UNCST-2021-R012468
 Baseline Review of Safety Monitoring and Reporting in the conduct of clinical Trials in Uganda
REFNo: HS5028ES

2. To understand the barriers and facilitators of safety monitoring and reporting in clinical trials in Uganda.,1. To evaluate the safety reporting system in the conduct of clinical trials in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-10-04 10:03:52 2027-10-04 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Robert Ssekubugu
ID: UNCST-2019-R001365
 Prevalence of Oral Human Papillomavirus and HIV-infection in priority populations in South Central Uganda: a pilot study
REFNo: HS4937ES

Objective 1: Estimate the prevalence of HIV and OHPV and their impact on oral health conditions in Rakai and neighboring districts in South Central Uganda.
(a) Estimate the prevalence of HIV and OHPV infection;
(b) Estimate the prevalence of oral diseases (pre-cancerous lesions, oropharyngeal cancer, periodontal disease, dental decay);
(c) Estimate the extent to which OHPV, HIV, and OHPV/HIV co-infection is associated with an increase in the prevalence of oral diseases.



Objective 2: Identify the barriers to accessing oral health services among fisherfolk participating in Rakai and neighboring districts in South Central Uganda.
a) Explore the key perceived barriers to healthcare services, including STI and oral health services;
b) Explore the level of oral health understanding among community members;
c) Explore the pathways community members use to access oral health care services,
d) Identify environmental, personal, sexual, and other risk factors associated with the prevalence of common oral conditions, including tooth decay, periodontal problems, and OHPV.

 Uganda 2024-09-27 22:19:07 2027-09-27 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Micheal Mutyaba Raymond
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END OF PROGRAM EVALUATION FOR THE CITY WIDE INCLUSIVE SANITATION PROGRAM
REFNo: SS3202ES

a) Assess progress and Impact: the study aims at evaluating the progress made by the CWIS project in achieving its stated objectives and assess the impact of project interventions on targeted communities and institutions. This will involve examining whether the project has effectively increased access to improved onsite sanitation services, particularly for underserved urban poor households, public institutions, and transient populations; and
b) Provide recommendations for future Interventions: Based on the evaluation findings, formulate actionable recommendations for future sanitation interventions in Kampala and neighboring municipalities. These recommendations will aim at enhancing the effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability of sanitation service delivery, contributing to the broader goal of urban transformation and improved public health outcomes.

 Uganda 2024-09-27 22:16:36 2027-09-27 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Vivian Najjuka NA
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Health Information Seeking Behavior of People Living With Vitiligo in South Western Uganda
REFNo: SS3061ES

1. To establish the health information seeking practices for People Living with Vitiligo in South Western Uganda. 2. To determine the level of satisfaction with the health information sources by People Living with Vitiligo in South Western Uganda. 3. To identify the challenges encountered by People Living with Vitiligo in South Western Uganda, while seeking for health information on Vitiligo condition. 4. To explore interventions for enhancing health information access for coping with the Vitiligo condition in South Western Uganda.,The study seeks to explore the health information seeking behavior of People Living with Vitiligo in South Western Uganda and to propose interventions for enhancing HI access for coping with the Vitiligo condition.,
 Uganda 2024-09-27 22:09:53 2027-09-27 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Mikiko Nihimura
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Exploring “Actionable Information” for Learning Improvement in Rural East Africa: A Positive Deviance Approach
REFNo: SS3226ES

To explore effective channels of information sharing towards improving education outcomes at child, household, and school levels.,To understand how parents and schools obtain and use information for pupils’learning at home and school,To understand how parents and schools obtain and use information for pupils’learning at home and schoolto explore effective channels of information sharing towards improving education outcomes at child, household, and school levels.,
 Japan 2024-09-27 22:07:58 2027-09-27 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
JAMES  SSENFUUMA THOMAS
ID: UNCST-2023-R005484
 2REST Responsibilities for Resilience Embedded in Street Temporalities: mapping street youth lived resiliences through analysis of secondary data
REFNo: SS3217ES

To analyse the GUOTS data set using a multisystemic resilience framework to street life experiences


To explore the data set longitudinally using a breadth and depth approach to understand temporal changes in young people’s lives, across diverse urban contexts, for creating interventions that develop as young people grow up


To explore with stakeholders, how the analysed evidence base can support young street people and inform policy and practice across diverse African and global contexts
 Uganda 2024-09-27 22:04:28 2027-09-27 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Bruce Kirenga J
ID: UNCST-2019-R001460
 SMART (Smallpox vaccine for Mpox Post-Exposure Prophylaxis: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial)
REFNo: HS4726ES

Co-Primary objectives Co-primary: 1) To assess the effectiveness of the Smallpox vaccine in preventing RT-PCR confirmed Mpox infection among contacts of confirmed Mpox infection 2) To assess the effectiveness of the Smallpox vaccine in reducing the severity of symptoms; measured as symptom severity score, based on 12 symptom items (16) each assigned a score of 0 to 5 for a total measure of 0 to 60. These co-primary objectives will be evaluated during the first 28 days after randomization.
 Uganda 2024-09-27 14:06:23 2027-09-27 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Joyce Nakatumba-Nabende
ID: UNCST-2020-R014244
 Establishment of the Makerere University Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (Mak-CAD)
REFNo: SIR402ES

1. Advance research and innovations in priority Artificial Intelligence for development (AI4D) areas, which include; AI in Healthcare, AI in Agriculture, Natural Language Processing, and AI for environment and climate challenges.
2. Train MSc and PhDs in thematic AI4D areas
3. Enhance AI4D impact through research translation and collaborations

 Uganda 2024-09-27 13:00:42 2027-09-27 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Joel Ogwang
ID: UNCST-2022-R009783
 Initiating cattle health genomics research and applications in Uganda
REFNo: A462ES

1) Provide insight into the genetic composition and diversity of Ugandan cattle through the sampling and analysis of genotypes across multiple Ugandan farms.
2) Linking the genetic data with health data that are already being collected to pilot the utility of the LUNDA platform to facilitate future research and knowledge exchange in cattle health and productivity genomics.
3) Develop a roadmap for future collaborative research in cattle genomics in Uganda.
 Uganda 2024-09-27 12:58:24 2027-09-27 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Susan  Nabadda
ID: UNCST-2020-R014331
 Field performance evaluation of the Point of Care Afinion HaemoglobinA1c test (HbA1c) as a diagnostic tool for Diabetes Mellitus (DM) in people living with HIV/AIDS in Uganda.
REFNo: HS4523ES

To determine the operational characteristics a POC afinion device in HBA1C testing by the users.,To determine the feasibility and acceptability of integrating HbA1c as a diagnostic and monitoring tool for DM among PLHIV and TB/HIV patient.,To determine the accuracy of Afinion Hemoglobin A1c test (HbA1c) POC device in diagnosing and monitoring treatment in DM patients LWHIV Iin Uganda in comparison with Cobas C311 as a gold standard.,To evaluate the field performance of the point of Care Afinion Hemoglobin A1c test (HbA1c) as a diagnostic tool for Diabetes Mellitus (DM) in people living with HIV/AIDS.,
 Uganda 2024-09-25 15:02:46 2027-09-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
GLORIA  GERIA Margaret
ID: UNCST-2024-R002971
 EXPLORING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF GROUP LEARNING IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS: A CASE OF MITYANA DISTRICT
REFNo: SS3100ES

Research Objectives
1.To identify the strategies employed by teachers in forming groups to facilitate group learning in selected primary schools in Mityana district.

2.To examine the perceptions of teachers regarding the implementation of group learning in primary schools.

3.To investigate the experiences of learners in the context of group learning in selected primary schools in Mityana district.

 Uganda 2024-09-25 13:42:18 2027-09-25 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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