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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 →
Latest Articles
218 articlesReconciling Nature and Equality: A Platonic Examination of Social Justice through the Lens of Justice Tuburya
This mixed-methods study examined whether Platonic conceptions of natural difference and functional specialization could be reconciled with contemporary social justice commitments to equality through the critical interp…
The Incarceration Generation: Analyzing the Overrepresentation of Youth in Ugandan Prisons and Proposing a Multisectoral Way Forward
Background: Uganda faces a critical crisis of youth overrepresentation in its prison system, with individuals aged 18-30 accounting for over 60% of the incarcerated population despite comprising a smaller proportion of …
Nurturing Purposeful Entrepreneurs: A Dual-Curriculum Model for Guiding Ugandan Teens Beyond Academic and Societal Pressures
Background: Uganda's youth face mounting pressures from examination-focused education systems and societal expectations that prioritize traditional career paths while undervaluing entrepreneurship, resulting in gra…
Survival Sex and its Cost to Education: An Analysis of Secondary Schoolgirls' Transactional Sex for Basic Needs in Soroti City, Uganda
Background: In Soroti City, Uganda, secondary schoolgirls increasingly engage in transactional sex as a survival mechanism to meet basic needs and educational expenses, yet the prevalence, drivers, and educational conse…
The Price of Prestige: Effort Justification, The Extravagance Effect, and the Socio-Economic Implications of Costly Weddings in Uganda
This study examined the psychological mechanisms of effort justification and the extravagance effect in driving costly wedding expenditures and analyzed their socio-economic implications for individuals, families, and c…
The IMRaD Anachronism: Reimagining Scholarly Communication for the Age of AI and Information Velocity
Background: The IMRaD (Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion) format has dominated scholarly communication for decades, yet the integration of artificial intelligence into research workflows and the evolution o…
The Mbitian Paradox: Religious Notoriety as Both Sustenance and Stagnation in Contemporary Africa
Background: Contemporary Africa exhibits exceptional religious participation rates exceeding 80% in most countries, with religious institutions commanding substantial household resources and social influence, yet the c…
The Double-Edged Sword of Memory: Integrating Recollection with Present-Moment Awareness for Psychological Well-Being
Background: Memory recollection and present-moment awareness represent fundamental yet seemingly contradictory temporal orientations that influence psychological well-being. While extensive research has documented the …
At 28, Facing the Family Meeting: A Critical Interrogation of Uganda’s Universal Primary Education in an Era of Transitional Expectations
This study critically examined Uganda's Universal Primary Education (UPE) policy after 28 years of implementation, investigating the extent to which its performance, quality, and outcomes aligned with evolving tran…
Surviving the Statistics: Unraveling the Livelihood Strategies in Uganda's Informal Economy
This study examined the livelihood strategies employed by workers in Uganda's informal economy, where approximately 90% of the workforce operates with limited institutional support and high economic uncertainty. D…