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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 articlesFrom Savings to Sustainable Growth: A Policy Analysis of Project Okusevinga and Uganda’s Human Capital Investment Imperative
This study presents a comprehensive policy analysis of Project Okusevinga, Uganda's nationwide savings mobilization initiative launched under the Parish Development Model, examining its effectiveness in promoting h…
Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Academic Writing: Recommendations for Ethical Use and the Philosophical Question of Machine Agency
This mixed-methods study investigated the ethical landscape of AI-assisted academic writing and examined how philosophical positions on machine agency influenced ethical attitudes and behavioral intentions among East Af…
Beyond the Clock: An Analysis of Extended Work Hours, Employee Compensation, and Perceived Productivity in Ugandan Organizations
Background: Extended work hours have become increasingly prevalent in Ugandan organizations, yet their relationships with employee compensation structures and productivity outcomes remain poorly understood, hampering e…
Beyond the Clock: A Case Study of Time Versus Output in Workplace Management Insights from Spain and Uganda
This mixed-methods comparative case study examined the differential effectiveness of time-based versus output-based workplace management systems on employee and organizational outcomes across Spain and Uganda, represent…
Epistemology Rooted in Nature: Interrogating Sources of Knowledge Through a Da Vincian Lens
This study examined Leonardo da Vinci's nature-based epistemology as a philosophical framework for understanding how direct engagement with the natural world serves as a source and validator of knowledge, and evalu…
Navigating the Storm: A Case Study of Fluctuating Moods and Ego in Research Supervisors at Higher Institutions of Learning in Uganda
This mixed-methods study investigated the prevalence, impacts, and determinants of mood fluctuations and egodriven behaviors among research supervisors in Ugandan universities. A convergent parallel design was employed, …
Navigating the Storm: A Case Study of Fluctuating Moods and Ego in Research Supervisors at Private Universities in Uganda
Background: Research supervision quality significantly impacts postgraduate student outcomes, yet supervisors' emotional and psychological characteristics remain under-examined, particularly in resource-constrained…
Reclaiming Timbuktu: A Critical Analysis of the Pre-Colonial Center of African Scholarly Production
This study critically analyzed Timbuktu's pre-colonial scholarly production to reclaim its position within global intellectual history and examine how colonial and postcolonial discourses have shaped contemporary u…
Importing Discipline? A Critical Examination of Behavioral Adaptation Among African Sojourners in Dubai and Implications for Cross-Cultural Policy Transfer
This study critically examined the nature, mechanisms, and durability of behavioral adaptation among African sojourners in Dubai, and assessed implications for cross-cultural policy transfer debates. Using a mixed-metho…
The Unsteady Pulse: Voter Discipline and Electoral Violence in Uganda's Historical Context
Electoral violence has become a defining characteristic of Uganda's political landscape, undermining democratic development and perpetuating authoritarian governance despite the formal restoration of multiparty pol…