Bjorn Van Campenhout -
ID: UNCST-2020-R014080
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The impact of the World Food Program (WFP) indirect conditional contracts
REFNo: SS2800ES
The research seeks to assess the impact of WFP's indirect conditional contracts on (maize) value chain outcomes such as access to reliable markets, value chain transformation and upgrading, welfare of the participating actors, and the scalability of the policy.
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Belgium |
2024-07-09 18:28:29 |
2027-07-09 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Charlot Diepvens
ID: UNCST-2025-R017733
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Demand-side enablers and barriers to epidemic preparedness: a mixed-method approach to understand priorities, acceptance and effective strategies for Ebola vaccines
REFNo: HS6132ES
The objective of this study is to examine demand-side factors that influence (enable or hinder) epidemic preparedness, with a focus on licensed Ebola vaccines. Specifically, it aims to visually identify and map key influencing factors, and to adequately translate their effects into quantitative models. This translation is critical, as decision-makers frequently rely on models—such as disease transmission models—to guide outbreak response strategies. Modeling has the potential to demonstrate the impact of specific interventions (e.g., additional training, improved guidelines, or the provision of dedicated funding) on vaccine use.
This case study explores priorities and acceptance regarding licensed Ebola vaccines among decision makers. It also examines how these perceptions shift under different vaccination strategies, including reactive vaccination (during an outbreak) versus preventive vaccination (outside of an outbreak).
More specifically, the studies objectives are to:
1. Identify and map key influences or determinants of vaccine use in Uganda through a conceptual systems diagram (e.g., perceptions of personal risk, fear of vaccine side effects), building on key informant interviews and group model building workshops.
2. Develop and validate a quantitative simulation model evaluating the impact of various vaccination strategies and interventions on vaccine use over time.
3. Derive insights from the diagram and model to inform policy and strategic decision-making at local and national levels regarding Ebola vaccine implementation.
In short, the study will develop a visual representation of the problem space that can guide both policy and practice.
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Belgium |
2025-06-26 23:52:36 |
2028-06-26 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Jef VanPuyenbroeck
ID: UNCST-2025-R017911
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Monitoring anthelmintic resistance in goats in Nwoya District, Uganda
REFNo: A617ES
Main objective:
To assess the efficacy of anthelmintics commonly used by goat farmers in Nwoya district.
Specific Objectives:
1. To determine the prevalence of GIN infesting goats in Nwoya district.
2. To determine nematode species infesting goats in Nwoya district, through coproculture and molecular speciation.
3. To compare the expenses to perform routine FECRT, with McMaster and Mini-FLOTAC, for monitoring anthelmintic resistance in Uganda.
4. To assess the efficiency of survey designs and fecal egg count methods to determine drug efficacy at a certain cost and endemicity.
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Belgium |
2025-09-26 18:06:25 |
2028-09-26 |
Agricultural Sciences |
Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Emiel De Meyer
ID: UNCST-2025-R017555
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Wild plant use among traditional agro-pastoralist Karamojong communities in Karamoja, northeast Uganda
REFNo: NS1041ES
Overarching objective
1. To get insight into the capacity of Karimojong communities to utilize their plant knowledge to adapt to climate change effects.
Specific Objectives
1. To document wild plant use for food and medicine among Karimojong communities in northeast Uganda and the impact of social and environmental factors on this wild plant use.
2. To explore how traditional plant knowledge facilitates adaptations to environmental changes, and the cultural drivers that guide adaptation mechanisms to these changes.
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Belgium |
2025-11-04 18:19:40 |
2028-11-04 |
Natural Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Lucrèce Ahovègbé Yémalin Judith
ID:
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Evaluation of two medicinal plants on key factors causing treatment failure in Hepatitis C infection
REFNo: HS1004ES
1. Evaluate the antiviral and anti-mutagenic effect of A. nilotica and T. ciliata on HCV in presence and absence of DAA
2. Evaluate the effect of A. nilotica and T. ciliata on induced mutation in HCV infection in presence and absence of DAA
3. Determine effect of A. nilotica and T. ciliata on immunologic parameters involved in body response to HCV in presence and absence of DAA
4. Investigate the genotypes of HCV circulating in African region (Uganda, Benin) and their response in vitro to DAAs
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Benin |
2021-02-25 |
2024-02-25 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Degree Award |
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Finagnon Fassinou Toyi Kevin
ID: UNCST-2023-R008387
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IMPROVING THE CARBOHYDRATE QUALITY OF POLISHED MAIZE FLOUR USING HEAT-MOISTURE TREATMENT
REFNo: A338ES
The main objective of the present study is to improve the resistance starch content of polished maize flour using heat moisture treatment.
Specifically, this study intended
(1)To characterize carbohydrate quality and internal factors affecting the starch digestibility of polished maize flour
(2)To optimize the application condition of heat moisture treatment to improve the resistance starch content in polished maize flour
(3)To investigate the effect of heat
moisture treatment on aflatoxin detoxification of maize grain and functional proprieties of polished maize flour
(4)To evaluate the effect of heat moisture treatment on in vivo glycemic response and sensory acceptability of polished maize dough.
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Benin |
2023-10-04 22:26:53 |
2026-10-04 |
Agricultural Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
.JPG)
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Bienvenu Akowedaho Dagoudo
ID: UNCST-2025-R018501
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Women’s entrepreneurship and Participatory Guarantee System for
agroecology and sustainable food system in Uganda
REFNo: A597ES
The objective of the research aims to evaluate women’s entrepreneurship and participatory guarantee system for agroecology foods systems in Uganda
In order to achieve the main research objective, four specific objectives have been elaborated.
• To analyze the relationship between organic farming and agroecology in Uganda;
• To evaluate organic farming efficiency in relation to agroecological approaches in Uganda;
• To assess women entrepreneurship eco-efficient organic farming in relation to agroecology and sustainable food systems in Uganda;
• To analyze participatory guarantee systems for organic certification in the agroecological perspective in Uganda.
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Benin |
2025-06-12 9:22:00 |
2028-06-12 |
Agricultural Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Luiza CardosodeAndrade
ID: UNCST-2025-R018410
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Measuring chlorination in areas with active Evidence Action chlorine delivery interventions
REFNo: SS3948ES
This study aims to assess the take-up of drinking water chlorination under DSW and ILC in Uganda and to compare different measurement methodologies to help improve monitoring protocols. The primary outcome of interest is the total number of people who use water pointers with DSW or ILC for which we can detect chlorine residual in the drinking water. Secondary outcomes explore differences in the methods used to estimate chlorination. In particular, we are interested in comparing chlorination rates measured using two different sampling frames (self-reported water point users and water point users listed) and two different chlorine residual measurement instruments (color discs and colorimeters). The tertiary outcome is the functionality of chlorination devices, which may be connected to low adoption. Finally, additional data will be collected to perform an exploratory analysis on other factors that may influence the adoption of chlorine for water treatment, such as the distance to the nearest water point where chlorine is available and the occurrence of symptoms related to the consumption of contaminated water.
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Brazil |
2025-07-04 14:02:44 |
2028-07-04 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Phocas Nyandwi -
ID:
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Effect of Firm Financial Strength Factors on Income Retention of General Insurers in East Africa
REFNo: SS829ES
To determine the moderating effect of firm size on the relationship between firm financial distress factors and income retention of General insurers in East Africa,To establish the effect of earnings volatility on income retention of General insurers in East Africa,To assess how liquidity affects income retention of General insurers in East Africa,To investigate the effect of leverage on income retention of General insurers in East Africa,To determine the effect of capital adequacy on income retention of General insurers in East Africa,The general objective of the study is to investigate the effect of firm financial strength factors on income retention of General insurers in East Africa.,
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Burundi |
2021-05-27 |
2024-05-27 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Alain Favina
ID:
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AFFILIATE STIGMA AMONG CAREGIVERS AND TREATMENT OUTCOMES AMONG PEOPLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS IN SOUTHWESTERN UGANDA
REFNo: HS2779ES
To establish the relationship between affiliate stigma and treatment adherence and quality of life among people with mental illness in southwestern Uganda.,To determine factors associated with affiliate stigma among caregivers of people with mental illness in southwestern Uganda.,To determine the prevalence of the affiliate stigma among caregivers of people living with mental illness in Southwestern Uganda.,
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Burundi |
2023-07-27 21:05:27 |
2026-07-27 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Alain Favina
ID:
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Preparedness of private health workers in Mbarara City about identifying and managing Ebola outbreaks
REFNo: HS3424ES
To determine the relationship between the wellbeing of private health workers and their preparedness towards the Ebola outbreak in Mbarara city,To determine the knowledge, attitude, and practice towards the Ebola outbreak by health workers in private clinics in Mbarara city.,To determine the level of preparedness for the Ebola outbreak by health workers in private clinics in Mbarara City,
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Burundi |
2024-02-13 17:56:53 |
2027-02-13 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Privatsun Nkurabanka
ID:
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Approaches to Address the Need for Child Protection in Catholic Founded Primary Schools of Kampala Archdiocese, Uganda
REFNo: SS1973ES
1. To find out the needs of child protection in Catholic founded primary schools;
2. To assess the existing approach use for child protection in Catholic Founded primary schools;
3. To assess on child protection approaches to meet the need of children in the Catholic founded primary schools.
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Burundi |
2023-11-20 15:16:36 |
2026-11-20 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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ucama Patrick ufoymungu
ID: UNCST-2023-R006573
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PERFORMANCE OF APRI SCORE COMPARED TO FIBROSCAN IN THE ASSESSMENT OF FIBROSIS AMONG ADULTS WITH CHRONIC HEPATITIS B INFECTION AT MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
REFNo: HS4174ES
3. To determine the degree of agreement or disagreement between FibroScan and APRI Score in assessing the presence or absence of liver fibrosis among adults with Chronic Hepatitis B infection at the hepatitis clinic of Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.,2. To identify the factors associated with liver fibrosis among adults with Chronic Hepatitis B infection at the hepatitis clinic of Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.,1. To determine the prevalence of liver fibrosis among adults with chronic hepatitis B infection by using FibroScan and APRI Score at the hepatitis clinic of Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.,To compare the performance of APRI score to Fibroscan in the assessment of fibrosis among adults with chronic hepatitis B infection at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.,
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Burundi |
2024-06-12 14:22:59 |
2027-06-12 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Ferdinand Nduwayo
ID: UNCST-2024-R004506
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Development of Comprehensive Seismic Design Guidelines for Earthquake Resistant Design of Buildings in Uganda
REFNo: SIR390ES
(e) To develop comprehensive national structural design guidelines based on modern seismic design codes, aimed at providing engineering practitioners with practical seismic risk mitigation techniques; subsequently leading to sustainable growth and development,(d) To derive spectral displacement, elastic and design pseudo-acceleration spectra representing seismic action in the horizontal direction for key building typologies located in major cities in Uganda,(c) To develop reliable bespoke building exposure models for risk calculations by gathering data on building stock taxonomies and occupancy types,(b) To perform a stochastic event-based probabilistic seismic hazard analysis for Uganda which relies on the available data collected on the seismicity, geology and tectonics of the country,(a) To compile Uganda historical and instrumental earthquake catalogues required for homogenisation, removal of non-Poissonian events and completeness analyses,The main objective of this research proposal is to develop comprehensive earthquake-resistant building design guidelines specifically tailored for Uganda\'s unique geological, seismo-tectonic conditions and available construction materials. These guidelines will facilitate the construction of buildings that can withstand earthquakes, thereby reducing the potential for damage and casualties during seismic events.,
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Burundi |
2025-01-10 11:48:15 |
2028-01-10 |
Engineering and Technology |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Moses Sainge Nsanyi
ID: UNCST-2025-R019399
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Cloud immersion and the future of tropical montane forests (CLOUDFOR)
REFNo: NS991ES
This project aims to quantify water input, tree growth and future species distribution models in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Uganda with three main objectives:
1) To determine the importance of cloud immersion for maintaining annual water inputs and tree growth,
2) To quantify the consequences of future changes in cloud immersion for carbon stocks and fluxes,
3) To assess how different dominant tree species respond to changes in cloud immersion.
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Cameroon |
2025-08-18 13:22:39 |
2028-08-18 |
Natural Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Saghar Birjandian
ID:
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Transitional Justice Systems in Uganda
REFNo: SS28ES
To map out international and local transitional justice (TJ) initiatives from the perspective of locally based Ugandans. More concretely the researcher aims to contribute to the field substantively and methodologically. Substantively this study’s objectives are to: (1) explain how sub-regional TJ systems are understood in contextual terms, (2) explain how mainstream TJ is perceived by local actors within their respective system, (3) explain why local actors believe the mainstream is compatible with contextual approaches, if at all, and (4) explain why contextual actors interpret their respective sub-regional TJ system as they do. To help accomplish the substantive aims listed above this study includes the following methodological objectives: (1) to map sub-regional systems; (2) to gather oral and visual descriptions from participants to generate “system stories†that explain system behaviours; (3) to ask participants why they describe sub-regional systems as they do; and, (4) to develop conceptual models using visual mapping software and written text. Using this methodology, this study could also make substantive contributions to: explain how contextual systems are described in “post-liberal†terms, document preferred forms of interconnectivity between various approaches, as well as, similarities and differences among participants’ views.
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Canada |
2016-10-11 |
2019-10-11 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Degree Award |
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Sarah O'Sullivan
ID:
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Undisclosed Stigma: the Politics of the Ordinary, ARV Adherence, and Development in Post-Conflict Northern Uganda
REFNo: SS47ES
(1) to understand how the history of war and aid-dependency in northern Uganda, along with the recent introduction of accessible anti-retroviral medication for people living with HIV contributions to ongoing stigma towards with living with HIV. (2) To provide a close qualitative analysis of how stigma associated with HIV post-ARV rollout affects HIV-positive people and their families. (3) to understand how severe aid-dependency and the proliferation of development initiatives in northern Uganda influences the expectations towards how people living with HIV on ARVs should behave as productive citizens contributing to northern Uganda’s post-conflict restructuring.
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Canada |
2016-12-13 |
2019-12-13 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Degree Award |
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Karolina Werner
ID:
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From Statebuilding to Localized Governance: Exploring African governance structures
REFNo: SS56ES
The project focuses on understanding the legal integration of informal/traditional authorities into the governance of states in sub-Saharan Africa. The objective is to better understand the unique systems of governance present on the continent, providing a comparative study of four countries (Uganda, Zambia, Mozambique, Botswana) with varying degrees of integration.
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Canada |
2018-02-13 |
2021-02-13 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Degree Award |
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David HUNT
ID:
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Parallel evolution in adaptation to hypoxia in African fishes
REFNo: NS18ES
Objectives of this research project are to measure a number of phenotypic traits (e.g., body shape, gill size) known to be associated with hypoxia adaption in fish across several species in the same environment and look for patterns across different species.
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Canada |
2017-06-06 |
2020-06-06 |
Natural Sciences |
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Degree Award |
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Colin CHAPMAN Austin
ID:
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Climate change and increasing human-wildlife conflict: How to conserve wildlife in the face of increasing conflicts
REFNo: NS17ES
To establish a team who can build a graduate research and training network between Uganda, Canada, and South Africa to address the critical issue of how climate change affects crop production and crop raiding by wildlife
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Canada |
2017-06-06 |
2020-06-06 |
Natural Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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