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Tu Hoang Phuong
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Forest succession analyses in Kitigo as a basis for close-to-nature reforestation planning
REFNo: NS279ES

To understand the details of termite-fungi relationships in the context of soil nitrogen allocation in Central African derived savanna; to clarify and classify the Nitrogen absorption strategies of various woody species/tree families, in order to develop crucial criteria for tree species selection for Nitrogen limited target sites; to work out if Nitrogen-15 of tree’s living sapwood could be an indicator for soil nitrogen availability.

Vietnam 2021-09-03 2024-09-03 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Cristina Clerici
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Yes, women can. The role of information and norms in encouraging women to enter male-dominated sectors in Uganda
REFNo: SS968ES

Gain insights on information available to aspiring female entrepreneurs and the constraints they face when choosing their sector of business.
Italy 2021-09-03 2024-09-03 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Ziidah Namwaya
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Exploring the use of Active Birthing Techniques for Normal Labour and Birth among Midwives working in the Metropolitan Region, Kampala-Uganda
REFNo: SS976ES

1. To evaluate the status of the environment in the three health facilities Kitebi, Komamboga and Kisugu as regards the use of active birthing techniques
2. To identify the available active birthing techniques at the health facilities
3. To assess current practice as regards the use of active birthing techniques for normal labour and birth among midwives working at the health facilities
4. To determine the level of knowledge as regards the use of active birthing techniques
5. To explore the potential factors that might influence the use of active birthing techniques for normal labour and birth among midwives working at the facilities
6. To describe the acceptability and experience of using upright positions such as hands- and-knees position, squatting, leaning forward, kneeling among pregnant women and midwives in the selected health facilities.

Uganda 2021-09-03 2024-09-03 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Solomon Wafula Tsebeni
ID: UNCST-2021-R013883
Assessment of indoor air quality, risk factors and potential health effects among residents in an urban informal settlement in Kampala, Uganda
REFNo: SS996ES

To describe the potential health effects associated with indoor air pollution. ,To assess the factors associated with indoor air pollution among households. ,To determine the levels of indoor PM2.5, and Carbon monoxide (CO) in households., To determine levels of indoor air pollution, its associated risk factors and potential health effects among residents in an informal settlement in Kampala so as to generate information that can be used in design appropriate strategies, policies and practices that promote good air quality in households, hence mitigate health problems associated with indoor air pollution. ,
Uganda 2021-09-03 2024-09-03 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Amy  Ritterbusch Elizabeth
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Child Protection Mapping and Honour
REFNo: SS970ES

1.To examine the effect of global narratives of child wellbeing on child protection and rights practices in Uganda
2.To explore prospects for local child protection practices in informing and enriching global child protection policy
3.To explore the concept of honour and examine how it promotes children’s wellbeing and or sustains violence against children in the Ugandan context.

USA 2021-09-03 2024-09-03 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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"A prosperous Science and Technology Led Ugandan Society."