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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 articlesThe Performed Self: Inauthenticity, Social Cohesion, and the Crisis of Faith in Ugandan Churches
This study examined the dynamics of performed religious identity in Ugandan churches and analyzed how the tension between performative self-presentation and perceived authenticity affected individual faith experiences a…
The Practicum Paradox: A Case Study of Ineffective Hands-On Training in a Kenyan Sub-County Office
Background: Practicum programs in Kenya's sub-county offices theoretically provide critical hands-on training for students, yet anecdotal evidence suggests widespread implementation failures. This study investigate…
The Dialectic of the Social and the Self: Reconciling Cohesion and Self-Actualization in Sociological Theory
The tension between social cohesion and individual self-actualization represents a foundational dialectic in sociological theory, with classical and contemporary perspectives often treating these as competing or mutuall…
The Effect Of Private Sector Funding On The Quality Of Education In Secondary Schools In Buyende District, Uganda.
The study examined the effect of private sector funding on the quality of education in secondary schools in Buyende District, Uganda. A cross-sectional survey design was employed with a sample of 120 respondents includi…
The Effect Of Government Funding On The Quality Of Education In Secondary Schools In Buyende District, Uganda.
The study examined the effect of government funding on the quality of education in secondary schools in Buyende District, Uganda. A cross-sectional survey design was employed with 120 respondents including teachers, hea…
The Algorithmic Atom: How Artificial Intelligence Promotes Individualism and Reconfigures the Social Fabric
Background: Artificial intelligence-driven platforms increasingly mediate social interaction through hyperpersonalized content delivery, raising concerns about their effects on individualism and social cohesion. Despite …
The Futility of the Social Gaze: Embracing Authentic Living in an Age of Perpetual Judgment
Background: Contemporary society is characterized by unprecedented levels of social surveillance and judgment, intensified by digital technologies that enable constant observation and evaluation. While philosophical tra…
From Seasonal Saving to Sustained Investment: Breaking the Cycle of Festive Expenditure in Uganda
Background: Uganda's economic transformation agenda emphasizes household wealth creation and sustained investment, yet a persistent pattern of seasonal saving followed by festive depletion undermines these objectiv…