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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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: Knowledge dissemination in Uganda remains constrained by language barriers, with most research published exclusively in English despite over 70% of the population being more proficient in local languages, creating a …
Decision-Making Efficiency and Organizational Productivity in Higher Education Institutions: A Case Study of Universities in Uganda
Decision-making is a critical managerial function that directly influences institutional performance and productivity in academic institutions. Universities in Uganda face increasing pressure to make prompt and effectiv…
The Three Pillars of Productivity Enhancement: Technical Know-How, Resource Allocation, and Government Willingness in Uganda
Productivity enhancement remains a critical challenge for Uganda's economic transformation despite decades of policy interventions, with persistent gaps in understanding how technical know-how, resource allocation,…
Terms or Semesters? Re-evaluating the Academic Calendar Structure within Uganda's Evolving Secondary Education Landscape
: Uganda's secondary education system has operated on a three-term academic calendar inherited from the British colonial model for over six decades, yet limited empirical evidence exists regarding its effectiveness…
Relationship between strikes and teachers' salary increases in Uganda
Teacher strikes have become increasingly common in Uganda's education sector, with educators demanding salary increases amid rising living costs, yet empirical evidence on whether these industrial actions effectiv…
Wage Conundrum in Uganda: Political Economy of Minimum Wage Stagnation Amidst Extreme Income Disparities
Uganda's minimum wage has remained frozen at 6,000 UGX ($1.60) monthly since 1984 despite consistent economic growth and extreme income disparities where top officials earn wages thousands of times higher than sta…
Relationship Between Mobile Banking Services And Loan Performance Of Selected Microfinance Institutions In Mukono District.
The integration of mobile banking services is a pivotal strategy for Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) in Uganda to enhance operational efficiency and financial sustainability. However, the specific relationship between …
Digital Financial Services and Profitability of Microfinance Institutions in Uganda: A Case of FINCA Uganda.
The study examined the influence of Digital Financial Services (DFS) on the profitability of microfinance institutions in Uganda, with specific reference to FINCA Uganda. The objectives of the study were to quantify the…
Beyond Technological Fixes: Integrating Ecological Principles in Policy Planning for Climate-Resilient Urban Development
Urban centres across the globe are increasingly confronted with the compounding threats of climate change, including intensifying urban heat islands, escalating flood frequencies, declining biodiversity, and weakening e…
Black is Not a Color: A Philosophical, Scientific, and Decolonial Inquiry into Essence, Origin, and the Epistemology of Blackness
This study undertook a multi-layered philosophical, scientific, and decolonial investigation into the nature, classification, and epistemological positioning of Blackness both as a physical phenomenon and as a socially …