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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 →
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218 articlesGendered Financial Governance: Salary Handover as Compensatory Strategy in Household Economics and the Politics of Planning
This study examined gendered financial governance with a specific focus on salary handover practices as compensatory strategies within household economics and their implications for financial planning. Situated within th…
From Deathtraps to Nourishment: Adapting Japan’s School Lunch Model as a Compensatory System for Uganda’s Child Nutrition Crisis
Background: Uganda's child malnutrition crisis remains one of sub-Saharan Africa's most persistent public health emergencies, with approximately 29% of children under five experiencing stunting, 4% wasting, and…
Present-Moment Living as Psychological Liberation: A Theoretical Analysis of Guilt, Anxiety, and Temporal Focus in Human Experience
This study examined the theoretical and empirical intersections between present-moment temporal focus and psychological liberation, with particular emphasis on guilt as a past-oriented cognitive-affective construct and a…
The Architecture of Marital Struggle: A Gendered Analysis of Disrespect, Emotional Withdrawal, and Power Dynamics in Contemporary Marriages
This study examined the architecture of marital struggle through a gendered lens, focusing on patterns of disrespect, emotional withdrawal, and power dynamics in contemporary marriages in urban and peri-urban settings. …
The Procreative Imperative and Its Discontents: Deconstructing Marriage as Overrated Coping Mechanism
This study critically examined the role of marriage as a socially mandated institution through the analytical lens of the procreative imperative — the pervasive cultural and religious expectation that procreation cons…
Strategic Pathways to Publication: A Framework for African Scholars Navigating Peer-Reviewed Journal Submission
This study investigated the strategic pathways available to African scholars seeking to publish in peer-reviewed international journals, with a view to developing a comprehensive framework that addresses the structural, …
Decentering the Scopus Imperative: The Case for Strengthening Local Journal Ecosystems in African Scholarship
This study examined the prevailing dominance of Scopus-indexed journals in African scholarly publishing and interrogated its implications for the development and sustainability of local journal ecosystems across the cont…
Learner Perceptions and Appreciation of Artificial Intelligence Education Delivery in Ugandan Higher Education: A Mixed-Methods Exploration
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into higher education curricula has gained considerable momentum globally, yet empirical evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa—particularly Uganda—remains sparse. This mixed…
From Technical Tool to Leadership Imperative: Managing Artificial Intelligence in Contemporary Organizations and Implications for Advanced Business Education
This study examined the transition of artificial intelligence (AI) from a peripheral technical utility to a core strategic and leadership imperative within contemporary organizations, and explored the corresponding impli…
Assessing Learner Readiness for Applied Real Estate Education in Uganda: Skills, Tools, and Knowledge for Market Opportunities
This study assessed learner readiness for applied real estate education among prospective and current learners in Uganda, with a focus on the specific skills, tools, and knowledge required to seize emerging market opport…