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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 articlesAssessment of the Effects of Electronic Banking on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Uganda: A Case Study of Stanbic Bank
Electronic banking has transformed the delivery architecture of commercial banking in Uganda over the past decade, yet the question of whether substantial investment in digital channels has yielded commensurate financial…
Assessment of the Effects of Electronic Banking on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Uganda: A Case Study of Stanbic Bank
Electronic banking has transformed the delivery architecture of commercial banking in Uganda over the past decade, yet the question of whether substantial investment in digital channels has yielded commensurate financial…
Hospitality Management And Tourism Development: A Case Of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
This study examined the relationship between hospitality management and tourism development, using Bwindi Impenetrable National Park as a case. Bwindi is a globally significant destination famous for mountain-gorilla t…
Financial Management Practices And Performance Of Organizations: A Case Study Of Mukwano Industries Ltd, Lira Branch
This study examined the relationship between financial management practices and the performance of organizations, focusing on Mukwano Industries Ltd, Lira Branch. The study was guided by three specific objectives: to est…
The Epistemic Paradox: A Systematic Review of Knowing, Not Knowing, and the Perils of Little Knowledge
A recurring theme across philosophy, psychology, and the decision sciences is that the relationship between knowledge and competence is neither linear nor self-transparent: those who know little often fail to recognise t…
The Expectation Gap and the Erosion of Trust: How Mismatched Government and Citizen Expectations Have Undermined Governance in Uganda
This study examined the expectation gap between government institutions and citizens in Uganda and assessed how such mismatches have systematically eroded public trust and undermined governance effectiveness. Drawing on …
Learner Transition Readiness from CBC Lower Secondary to Advanced/Tertiary Pathways. A Binary Logistic Regression
Uganda's transition from the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) at lower secondary level to Advanced Level and tertiary pathways represents one of the most consequential decision points in a learner's educationa…
Policy-to-Practice Gaps: Institutional and Systemic Barriers to Competency-Based Curriculum Implementation
Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) reforms have been adopted across many education systems, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, as a strategy for shifting instruction away from rote content coverage toward the development…
Policy-to-Practice Gaps: Institutional and Systemic Barriers to Competency-Based Curriculum Implementation
Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) reforms have been adopted across many education systems, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, as a strategy for shifting instruction away from rote content coverage toward the development…
Competency-Based Curriculum Assessment Reform and Learning Outcome Disparities Across Urban-Rural Schools: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
This study examined disparities in learning outcomes attributable to the implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) assessment reform across urban and rural primary schools. Guided by a comparative crosssect…