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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 articlesReligion and Human Essence: A Critical Examination of the "Dehumanization" Thesis in Christian Contexts
This study conducted a critical quantitative examination of the "dehumanization" thesis as it applies to Christian religious contexts, investigating the extent to which doctrinal rigidity, religious participat…
Delayed Motherhood in Africa: A Multifaceted Analysis of Medical Risks and Socioeconomic Drivers
Background: Delayed motherhood -- defined as first childbirth at or after age 30 -- is a growing demographic phenomenon across sub-Saharan and North Africa, driven by intersecting socioeconomic forces including educatio…
Between Faith and Development: Religion, Resource Allocation, and the Postcolonial Dilemma in Africa
This study examined the intricate relationship between religious institutional presence and public resource allocation in postcolonial Africa, with particular reference to Uganda, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, and Senegal over…
The Burden of Learning: Commercialization, Competition, and the Crippling Cost of Education for Ugandan Households
Education is widely recognized as a cornerstone of human development and economic mobility; yet, for millions of Ugandan households, the cost of schooling has become an unbearable financial burden. This study investigat…
Teaching And Learning With AI: A Critical Assessment Of Uganda's Readiness
This study critically assessed Uganda's readiness to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) in teaching and learning environments across secondary and tertiary educational institutions. Anchored in the Technology A…
Beyond Headline Figures: The Qualitative Shift in Foreign Direct Investment and Africa’s Development Trajectory
This study examined the qualitative dimensions of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) flows into Sub-Saharan Africa, moving beyond aggregate headline figures to interrogate whether such investment genuinely contributed to s…
Beyond Romantic Ideals: Marriage as a Dyadic Fortress for Containing Distress and Building Resilience
This study examined marriage as a dyadic regulatory system — a shared psychosocial fortress through which couples jointly contain emotional distress and cultivate long-term resilience, moving the scholarly discourse b…
The Architecture of Commitment in Marriage: A Multidimensional Analysis of Who Commits and Who Does Not
Marital commitment remains one of the most consequential determinants of relationship longevity, family stability, and individual psychological wellbeing, yet the multidimensional architecture that distinguishes individ…
Financial Freedom as a Function of Control: An Imperative for Uganda's Youth
Background: Uganda's youth, constituting 78% of the population, face persistent financial insecurity despite expanding economic opportunities and financial inclusion initiatives. While various interventions have ta…
The Master Resource: Cultivating a Productive Mindset as the Foundational Element for Youth Development in Uganda
Background: Uganda's youth development sector faces a persistent challenge wherein substantial investments in skills training, financial access, and entrepreneurship support yield limited productivity outcomes, wit…