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Robert Ssekitoleko
ID: UNCST-2019-R001716
 Laparoscopic Cases Database
REFNo: HS1909ES

The second aim of the study is to use this data in a future project examining new low-cost laparoscopic equipment. ,The first aim of the study is to compare laparoscopic practices in several countries. ,This study aims to examine current laparoscopic practices in Uganda and the United States.,
 Uganda 2021-12-02 2024-12-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Eugene Ruzagira
ID: UNCST-2023-R008282
 Validating a 10-minute instrument-free prototype HIV p24/p37 assay for early infant diagnosis
REFNo: HS1854ES

Objectives of the research project:

Primary objectives
1. To determine the sensitivity of a novel instrument-free HIV p24 PoC assay
2. To determine the specificity of a novel instrument-free HIV p24 PoC assay
3. To determine the accuracy of a novel instrument-free HIV p24 PoC assay
4. To determine the positive predictive value of a novel instrument-free HIV p24 PoC assay
5. To determine the negative predictive value of a novel instrument-free HIV p24 PoC assay

Secondary objective
1. To determine the agreement of the novel instrument-free HIV p24 PoC assay results between two independent laboratory technicians.

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 Uganda 2021-12-02 2024-12-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ayiorwoth Harriet
ID:
Exploring academic-practitioner knowledge sharing in higher education institutions: A study of Uganda Management Institute
REFNo: SS1102ES

1. Explore the benefits that UMI academic staff and practitioners gain from sharing knowledge. ,1. Find out how UMI academic staff and practitioners address the challenges that they face in sharing knowledge. ,Establish the challenges that UMI academic staff and practitioners face in sharing knowledge,Explore how UMI academic staff and practitioners share knowledge,The purpose of this study is to explore and gain an in-depth understanding of academic-practitioner knowledge sharing at UMI,
 Uganda 2021-12-02 2024-12-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Alfred Ecega Guli
ID:
HUMANITARIAN FOOD ASSISTANCE AND NUTRITION OUTCOMES AMONG CHILDREN UNDER FIVE YEARS IN UGANDA: A CASE OF SELECTED REFUGEE SETTLEMENTS IN WEST NILE.
REFNo: HS1912ES

1. What is the effect of food in-kind assistance on the nutrition outcomes among children under five years in selected refugee settlements in West Nile? 2. What is the effect of the cash-based transfer on the nutrition outcomes among children under five years in selected refugee settlements in West Nile? 3. What is the influence of agricultural inputs support on the nutrition outcomes among children under five years in selected refugee settlements in West Nile? 4. What is the effect of nutritional factors on humanitarian food assistance and nutrition outcomes among children under five years of age in selected refugee settlements in West Nile?
 Uganda 2021-12-02 2024-12-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
michael taylor halford
ID:
Dry Rifting in the Albertine -Rhino graben (DRIAR)
REFNo: NS260ES

To conduct geological investigation of faulting associated with continental rifting in the magma poor rift environment in the northernmost western branch of the East African Rift System.
 USA 2021-12-01 2024-12-01 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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