Metropolitan Journal of Academic and Applied Research

Metropolitan Journal of Academic and Applied Research (MJAAR)

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.

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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

Authors: Kasujja Joseph1 , Ounyesiga Living2

Published on 06 Aug 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.

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

Authors: Joseph Opio1 , Babiriye Shamirah2

Published on 06 Aug 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 with limited service delivery efficiency, and job rotation has been proposed as a human resource strategy for enhancing employee versatility and productivity. The study was guided by three specific objectives: to examine the extent of job rotation practices at Loro Sub-County, to assess the level of employee productivity, and to establish the relationship between job rotation and employee productivity.

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

Authors: Nyamwiza Priscilla, Irumba Alex

Published on 06 Aug 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 robust. This study examined the effectiveness of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority in promoting procurement transparency at the Kampala Capital City Authority. Adopting a positivist philosophy and a crosssectional survey design, data were collected from 186 respondents drawn through stratified random sampling from a target population of 264 comprising KCCA procurement and disposal unit staff, contracts committee members, user department heads, accounting and internal audit personnel, evaluation committee members, and registered providers.

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

Authors: Kharunda Rodah1 , Irumba Alex2

Published on 06 Aug 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 formal banking, yet persistent governance failures, financial mismanagement, and institutional collapse have undermined public confidence and limited the sector's developmental impact. This study examined the relationship between corporate governance practices and the financial performance of SACCOs in Wakiso District. Adopting a positivist philosophy and a correlational cross-sectional design, data were collected from 218 respondents drawn through stratified random sampling from a target population of 312 comprising board members, supervisory committee members, credit committee members, managers, accounts staff, and loans officers across registered SACCOs in the district.

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Technological Advancements and Business Growth: A Case of Airtel Uganda

Authors: Sserunjogi Samuel1 , Irumba Alex2

Published on 06 Aug 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 maintain competitive parity, remains empirically unresolved. This study examined the influence of technological advancements on business growth at Airtel Uganda. Adopting a positivist philosophy and a cross-sectional survey design, data were collected from 174 respondents drawn through stratified random sampling from a target population of 285 comprising network and technical staff, commercial and marketing personnel, Airtel Money and financial services staff, customer experience personnel, enterprise business staff, and finance and strategy officers.

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

Authors: Nannozi Caroline Maria1 , Mwesigwa Henry2

Published on 06 Aug 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 translates into growth at the level of an individual enterprise remain inadequately specified. This study examined the influence of technological innovation on business growth at Tito General Hardware, Kasangati. Adopting a positivist philosophy and a cross-sectional survey design, data were collected from 96 respondents drawn through stratified random sampling from a target population of 128 comprising management, sales and counter staff, stores and inventory personnel, accounts staff, procurement officers, and delivery and logistics staff.

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

Authors: Nambayo Janefer1 , Irumba Alex2

Published on 06 Aug 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 the impact of artificial intelligence on the job market among youths in Lubaga Division, Kampala. Adopting a positivist philosophy and a cross-sectional survey design, data were collected through enumerator administration from 384 youths aged 18 to 30 selected via multistage sampling across the division's parishes.

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

Authors: Mugume Kennedy1 , Akello Veronica2

Published on 06 Aug 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 degradation and water contamination. This study examined the effect of synthetic chemicals on land use management in Njeru Municipality, Buikwe District. Adopting a positivist philosophy and a cross-sectional survey design, data were collected through enumerator administration from 246 respondents selected via multistage sampling from farming households, agro-input dealers, and agricultural extension personnel across the municipality's divisions.

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

Authors: Muwumba Isaac1 , Karyoko Yaweri2

Published on 06 Aug 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 health effects. This study examined the influence of substance abuse on family functioning in Kyazanga Town Council, Lwengo District. Adopting a positivist philosophy and a cross-sectional survey design, data were collected through enumerator administration from 278 adult household members selected via multistage sampling from households in the town council.

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Assessment of the Effects of Electronic Banking on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Uganda: A Case Study of Stanbic Bank

Authors: Muganga Fred1 , Zikusooka Enock2

Published on 06 Aug 2026

Electronic banking has transformed the delivery architecture of commercial banking in Uganda over the past decade, yet the question of whether substantial investment in digital channels has yielded commensurate financial returns remains contested. This study assessed the effects of electronic banking on the financial performance of commercial banks in Uganda, using Stanbic Bank as the case. Adopting a positivist philosophy and a cross-sectional survey design, data were collected from 152 respondents drawn through stratified random sampling from a target population of 245 comprising branch management, operations and customer service staff, digital channels and IT personnel, finance and treasury officers, and agency banking supervisors.

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