Phase 1: Preparatory Phase (June - July 2023)

1. Week 1: Project Initiation

o Formulate the study team and assign roles and responsibilities.
o Develop a detailed work plan and timeline.
o Establish communication channels and regular meetings.
2. Weeks 2-3: Literature Review and Study Design
o Conduct an extensive literature review on the biological basis of malaria,
prevention strategies, and treatment approaches.
o Define the specific research objectives and research questions.
o Finalize the study design, including the study population, sample size, and
data collection methods.
3. Weeks 4-5: Ethical Approval and Protocol Development
o Prepare the research protocol incorporating the study design, methodology,
and analysis plan.
o Address ethical considerations and obtain approval from the relevant research
ethics committee.
o Develop the informed consent documents and data collection tools.
4. Weeks 6-8: Training and Pilot Testing
o Train the study team members on data collection procedures, ethical
guidelines, and good clinical practices.
o Conduct a pilot study to test the feasibility and effectiveness of data collection
tools and procedures.
o Modify and refine the study protocol and data collection tools based on the
pilot study findings.
Phase 2: Data Collection and Analysis (August - November 2023)
1. Weeks 9-16: Participant Recruitment and Data Collection
o Begin participant recruitment according to the inclusion criteria.
o Obtain informed consent from eligible participants.
o Collect data using the identified methods, such as surveys, interviews, or
laboratory tests.
o Ensure data quality through regular monitoring and periodic quality control
checks.
2. Weeks 17-20: Data Management and Analysis
 o Develop a data management plan, including data entry, storage, and quality
assurance procedures.
o Clean and organize the collected data in preparation for analysis.
o Conduct statistical analysis using appropriate methods to address the research
questions.
o Interpret the findings and identify key patterns and trends.
Phase 3: Report Writing and Dissemination (November - December 2023)
1. Weeks 21-22: Results Compilation and Report Writing
o Compile the research findings, including descriptive statistics and analytical
results.
o Prepare a comprehensive report summarizing the study objectives,
methodology, findings, and conclusions.
o Review and revise the report based on feedback from the study team and
supervisors.
2. Weeks 23-24: Presentation and Publication
o Prepare presentations summarizing the research findings for conferences or
scientific meetings.
o Identify relevant journals for manuscript submission and begin drafting the
research paper.
o Collaborate with co-authors to refine the manuscript and ensure adherence to
journal guidelines.
o Submit the manuscript for publication.
3. Weeks 25-26: Knowledge Dissemination and Wrap-up
o Present the research findings at conferences or scientific meetings.
o Develop lay summaries or infographics to communicate the research outcomes
to a broader audience.
o Conduct a final project review and evaluation to assess the project's success
and identify areas for improvement.
o Archive the project materials and data according to established protocols.