Metropolitan Journal of Academic and Applied Research

The Metropolitan Journal of Academic and Applied Research (MJAAR) is a peer-reviewed online journal published monthly. The ISSN for the MJAAR Digital Library is ISSN: 3006-6417 (Online). MJAAR is a highly selective journal that covers a wide range of topics, catering to a broad audience interested in academic and applied research across various fields. MJAAR offers numerous advantages designed to enhance research skills and advance academic careers. Publishing in scholarly journals plays a critical role in career progression within academia. Author Benefits Specific to MJAAR Publications: Fast and Efficient Paper Publishing Process: Authors can expect a smooth and timely publication process. Indexing in Prominent Databases: MJAAR is listed in notable platforms such as Google Scholar, ResearchGate, Scirus, get CITED, and others. Expert Peer Review Panel: We are honoured to have a highly respected team of academic reviewers from leading universities around the world. Open Access Journal: This ensures wide visibility and promotion of your published work. MJAAR is managed by a distinguished Board of Editors and is supported by an international review board comprised of prominent academics and professionals from renowned universities, colleges, and institutions across Africa, the Middle East, and beyond. To ensure the highest quality standards, all manuscripts submitted to MJAAR undergo a stringent review process, which includes blind reviews by one or more members of the international editorial review board, followed by an in-depth evaluation by MJAAR editors. We are committed to supporting our authors in excelling across all areas of academic and applied research. Read more →

Child Neglect and Academic Performance in Government Primary Schools: A Case of Bundibugyo District, Uganda

Kansiime Mujungu Suzan1 , Mugalula Mudashiru2 · 31 Aug 2026

This study examined the influence of child neglect on the academic performance of pupils in government primary schools in Bundibugyo District, Uganda. Child neglect—the failure to provide for a child's basic physi…

child neglect academic performance educational neglect primary schools

Impact Of Family Background On The Students' Academic Performance In Selected Secondary Schools In Kakumiro: A Case Study Of St. Joseph S.S. Nkooko In Kakumiro

Kasujja Joseph1 , Ounyesiga Living2 · 31 Jul 2026

This study investigated the impact of family background on students' academic performance in selected secondary schools in Kakumiro District, with a focus on St. Joseph S.S. Nkooko. Academic underperformance among s…

Family background parental education socio-economic status family structure

Employee Job Rotation And Productivity In The Public Sector: A Case Study Of Loro Sub-County, Oyam District, Uganda

Joseph Opio1 , Babiriye Shamirah2 · 31 Jul 2026

This study examined the relationship between employee job rotation and productivity in the public sector, using Loro Sub-County, Oyam District, Uganda, as a case study. Local governments in Uganda continue to grapple wit…

Job rotation employee productivity public sector local government

The Effectiveness of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) in Promoting Procurement Transparency at the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA)

Nyamwiza Priscilla, Irumba Alex · 31 Jul 2026

Public procurement transparency is the principal safeguard against the diversion of public resources, yet the effectiveness of regulatory oversight in securing it remains contested even where the legal framework is robus…

Public procurement; procurement transparency; PPDA; e-GP; regulatory effectiveness; compliance audit; KCCA; Uganda.

Corporate Governance and Financial Performance of SACCOs in Wakiso District, Uganda

Kharunda Rodah1 , Irumba Alex2 · 31 Jul 2026

Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations have emerged as vital financial intermediaries in Uganda's inclusive finance architecture, extending credit and savings services to populations largely excluded from form…

Corporate governance; financial performance; SACCOs; internal controls; board composition; agency theory; stewardship theory; Wakiso District; Uganda

Technological Advancements and Business Growth: A Case of Airtel Uganda

Sserunjogi Samuel1 , Irumba Alex2 · 31 Jul 2026

Telecommunications operators in Uganda have invested heavily in network and platform technology, yet the question of which technological advancements actually drive business growth, as distinct from those which merely ma…

Technological advancement; business growth; telecommunications; mobile money; network infrastructure; digital platforms; duopoly; Airtel Uganda.

Technological Innovation in Business Growth in Uganda: A Case Study of Tito General Hardware, Kasangati

Nannozi Caroline Maria1 , Mwesigwa Henry2 · 31 Jul 2026

Small and growing businesses constitute the backbone of Uganda's private sector, yet many face stunted growth attributable in part to weak innovation, and the mechanisms through which technological innovation transl…

Technological innovation; business growth; small and growing businesses; process innovation; inventory systems; hardware retail; Tito General Hardware; Kasangati; Uganda.

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Job Market among Youths in Lubaga Division, Kampala, Uganda

Nambayo Janefer1 , Irumba Alex2 · 31 Jul 2026

Artificial intelligence is reshaping labour markets globally, yet its consequences for youth employment in low-income African economies remain contested between displacement and augmentation accounts. This study examined…

Artificial intelligence; job market; youth employment; automation; digital skills; skills divide; labour market transformation; Lubaga Division; Kampala; Uganda.

The Effect of Synthetic Chemicals on Land Use Management in Uganda: A Case Study of Njeru Municipality, Buikwe District

Mugume Kennedy1 , Akello Veronica2 · 31 Jul 2026

Synthetic agricultural chemicals have become central to Ugandan crop production, yet their consequences for the sustainable management of land remain inadequately characterised despite mounting evidence of soil degradati…

Synthetic chemicals; agrochemicals; pesticides; land use management; soil degradation; land degradation; counterfeit inputs; Njeru Municipality; Buikwe District; Uganda.

The Influence of Substance Abuse on Family Functioning: A Case Study of Kyazanga Town Council, Lwengo District, Uganda

Muwumba Isaac1 , Karyoko Yaweri2 · 31 Jul 2026

Uganda records one of the highest levels of alcohol consumption in Africa, yet the consequences of substance abuse for the family as a functioning social unit remain comparatively underexamined relative to its individual…

Substance abuse; alcohol use disorder; family functioning; expenditure diversion; intimate partner violence; adverse childhood experiences; Kyazanga Town Council; Lwengo District; Uganda.