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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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The emergence of artificial tree technologies (direct air capture systems) has fundamentally disrupted global carbon markets, potentially threatening Africa's traditional climate finance streams derived from nature…
Artificial Carbon Capture Technologies and Ozone Layer Recovery: Integrated Pathways for Climate Stabilization
The climate crisis, characterized by atmospheric COâ‚‚ concentrations exceeding 420 ppm, and persistent stratospheric ozone depletion necessitate integrated mitigation strategies that address multiple dimensions of atm…
Intergenerational Succession in African Family Businesses: Navigating the Transition from Founder to Dynasty
Intergenerational succession in African family businesses represents a critical challenge, with only 30% surviving into the second generation due to inadequate planning, founder reluctance to delegate, family conflicts,…
A Critique of Static Ratios: The Flawed Assumption of Simultaneous Facility Usage in Uganda's University Quality Assurance Framework
Uganda’s National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) employs static facility ratios such as studentto-facility and student-to-staff ratios to assess institutional adequacy, assuming simultaneous usage of all resources…
Balancing Autonomy and Accountability: A Critique of the Exclusion of Financiers from University Governance in Uganda’s Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act.â€
University governance in Uganda seeks to balance autonomy and accountability, but the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act exclude financiers from decision-making. This exclusion may undermine financial ove…
Research Study Framework: The Critical Role of Research Transformation and Leadership in Higher Education in Africa, Referencing Agenda 2063
The African Union's Agenda 2063 envisions a transformed, prosperous Africa driven by knowledge, innovation, and capable institutions, yet African higher education institutions face persistent challenges in research…
Beyond the Broken Pot: Applying African Land Synergy Principles to Enhance Organizational Productivity
African land synergy principles, exemplified by the indigenous proverb of the broken pot where broken pieces enrich the soil, embody centuries-old philosophies of interconnectedness, regenerative resource utilization, a…
Reclaiming Fatherhood: Strategies to Reintegrate Absent Fathers in Uganda for Enhanced Child Discipline and Future Productivity
Uganda faces a growing crisis of father absence affecting approximately 35% of households, undermining traditional family structures and contributing to poor child discipline, behavioral problems, and reduced future pr…
Mind Management vs. Time Management: Assessing Ugandan Gen Z's Readiness for the Modern Workplace
The modern workplace is transitioning from time management to mind management productivity paradigms, emphasizing cognitive capacity, mental energy, and attention allocation over traditional scheduling and time allocat…
Aging Without Wisdom: Disciplinary Factors and the Paradox of "Old is Gold" in the Ugandan Context
In Uganda, the traditional "old is gold" adage venerating elderly persons as repositories of wisdom has eroded, with many older adults experiencing neglect and marginalization despite cultural expectations of …