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Isaac Ahimbisibwe
ID: UNCST-2025-R018434
Co-ethnic Peers in Higher Education. Surname-ethnicity connection and validation exercise
REFNo: SS4575ES

1. This project will evaluate the effectiveness of using surname-based machine learning models in predicting identity with a focus on ethnic peer effects.

2. Also, we will evaluate how High-ability and co-ethnic peer networks may shape career opportunities and national identity and pride
Uganda 2025-11-21 14:50:09 2028-11-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Micheal Ivan Lyazi Micheal Ivan
ID: UNCST-2025-R021640
An Assessment of Gender Integration in Equity Accelerator Fund (EAF) Implementation in Uganda
REFNo: SS4547ES

1. 1. To describe the specific gender-related barriers to immunization access among Uganda’s zero-dose population archetypes. 2. 2. To assess the implementation of EAF gender integration strategies. 3. 3. To identify gaps in the implementation of EAF gender integration strategies. 4. 4. To explorer how gender integration influences the number of ZD/ under immunized cases across the different population architypes in the study Geographies.
Uganda 2025-11-21 14:44:56 2028-11-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
MALLON TUSUUBIRA
ID: UNCST-2025-R021850
SURVEY ON PARATUBERCULOSIS IN SLAUGHTERED GOATS AT KAMPALA CITY ABATTIOR
REFNo: A654ES

General objective
To establish the prevalence of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis infection in goats
Specific Objectives
i. To determine the prevalence of the gross and microscopic lesions associated with paratuberculosis in the ileocecal junction and associated lymph nodes of goats slaughtered at Kampala city abattoir
ii. To establish the prevalence of Mycobacterium avium sub species paratuberculosis in suspected cases using polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

Uganda 2025-11-21 14:36:09 2028-11-21 Agricultural Sciences Clinical Trial Degree Award
Martin Origa Jobson Ariel
ID: UNCST-2022-R010809
Validation of cervical cancer screening methods in Uganda: The National Cancer Management and Capacity building Project in Uganda (CANCAP UG) experience.
REFNo: HS6635ES

To assess multiple screening methods: VIA, PAP smear, HPV, and colposcopy, plus or minus biopsy.,To evaluate the indicators of screening accuracy (sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value) of Visual Inspection with Acetic acid (VIA) test by comparing with the gold standard of disease status confirmed via histological results.,
Uganda 2025-11-21 14:33:45 2028-11-21 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Etheldreda Nakimuli-Mpungu
ID: UNCST-2020-R014808
Secondary Data Analyses of the Predictors of Depression Treatment Outcomes and Mechanisms of Group Support Psychotherapy in the SEEK-GSP Trial and Translating Findings Through an Upgraded Online Training
REFNo: HS6789ES

Objective 1: Identify predictors of early treatment non-response to depression therapy among people living with HIV (PLWH). Objective 2: Identify psychological and behavioral mechanisms mediating the effect of Group Support Psychotherapy on depression outcomes. Objective 3: Strengthen and upgrade the existing SEEKGSP Academy digital training portal to enhance mental health support for people living with HIV (PLWH).
Uganda 2025-11-21 14:31:49 2028-11-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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