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Research Data Management Readiness At Uganda Cancer Institute, Edward Mukiibi, Joyce Bukirwa
Research Data Management Readiness At Uganda Cancer Institute, Edward Mukiibi, Joyce Bukirwa
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The study explored research data management readiness at the Uganda Cancer Institute. Its objectives were to; establish the state of research data and the institutional readiness for research data management practices. The case study applied a survey method using a questionnaire modified from the Data Asset Framework and the Community Capability Model Framework. The respondents were 60 staff members at different professional levels purposively selected. The findings show massive data generated from clinical trials, and routine cancer clinics at the institute. The business processes are mainly manual except for the funded research projects which are hybrid. The existing data sets …