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Judith Kobusinge
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Effect of selected soil moisture conservation practices on water budgeting in Robusta coffee in Uganda
REFNo: A117ES

1) To predict the effect of soil moisture on Robusta coffee production and productivity in Uganda. 2) To estimate the water use efficiency (WUE) of Robusta coffee at various phenological stages under Albizia coriaria and Open sun 3) To determine the effect of selected soil moisture conservation practices on soil-water relations in Robusta coffee agro-systems.
Uganda 2021-08-19 2024-08-19 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Patrick OJOK
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Teachers’ Perceived Preparedness to Implement the Competency-Based Lower Secondary Curriculum
REFNo: SS810ES

Purpose of the Study The primary purpose of this study is to determine the perceptions of preparedness of lower secondary teachers and explore the factors hindering and/or facilitating the implementation of the new LS curriculum in Uganda. Research Objectives 1) Determine the perceived preparedness of lower secondary school teachers to implement the new lower secondary curriculum. 2) Explore the school and teacher-factors that facilitate/hinder the implementation of the new lower secondary curriculum. 3) Identify the support that lower secondary teachers need to improve their capacity to implement the new LS curriculum.
Uganda 2021-08-19 2024-08-19 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Christopher Dolan Gerald
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"changing gender norms and gender-responsive humanitarian action in Uganda”
REFNo: SS858ES

 To examine gendered norms, roles and power relations changed during and after forced displacement;
 To explore how existing knowledge on gender issues informed design of the current refugee response; and
 To find out implications for humanitarian agencies of observed changes in gender roles, norms and power relations

 UK 2021-08-17 2024-08-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Elizabeth Najjingo
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Factors that influence false tooth extraction among children below two years in Isingiro, Southwestern Uganda.
REFNo: SS952ES

To explore alternatives that can be used instead of false tooth extraction,To explore outcomes of the practice false tooth extraction,To identify methods used for false tooth extraction in Isingiro district.,To explore factors responsible for false tooth extraction within Isingiro district.,To explore factors responsible for the practice of false tooth extraction and methods used in Isingiro district in South Western Uganda.,
 Uganda 2021-08-17 2024-08-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Munshi Sulaiman
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Mobile money, privacy, security and women’s empowerment: Exploring the impact pathways of digital finance for women’s empowerment
REFNo: SS907ES

This research aims to assess the mechanisms (e.g. security and privacy) through which digital transfers may increase women’s agency and economic empowerment. The study will answer a number of research questions including:
• Are digital transfers more adequate instruments compared to cash transfers for improving women’s economic empowerment?
• Do digital transfers increase women’s privacy over financial information?
• Does privacy of information enhance the women’s enactment of choices?
• Does the secure nature of mobile money transfers significantly impact WEE outcomes?
• Which DFS pathways play a greater role in enhancing women’s agency and enactment of choices; security of money or privacy of information?
Bangladesh 2021-08-17 2024-08-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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