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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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5 volumes · 56 issuesLatest Articles
293 articlesBeyond the Dichotomy: The Imperative of Reconciling Kohlberg’s Moral Development with Social Cohesion Theory
This study examined the relationship between Kohlberg's moral development theory and social cohesion theory, addressing a critical gap in understanding how individual moral reasoning intersects with collective soci…
The Isolated Philosopher-King: A Critique of the Asocial Individualism in Kohlberg’s Post-Conventional Morality
This study critically examined the asocial individualism embedded in Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development, particularly his conception of post-conventional morality as the apex of moral maturity character…
The Myth of the Asocial Ascetic: A Critical Examination of Sociology's Role in the Cultivation of Discipline
This mixed-methods study critically examined sociology's role in constructing understandings of discipline, with particular focus on whether the discipline challenges or reinforces myths of asocial asceticism that …
Bridening the Focus: Moving Beyond Pregnancy Prevention to Comprehensive Sexual Health Skills for University Women in Uganda
University women in Uganda continue to face multiple sexual and reproductive health challenges despite ongoing efforts primarily focused on pregnancy prevention. This study aimed to broaden the understanding of sexual h…
Beyond the "Mixture for Disaster": A Public Health Analysis of Lifestyle Choices among University-Going Women in Uganda
Background: University-going women in Uganda face multiple lifestyle-related health risks that emerge from complex interactions between socioeconomic constraints, campus environments, cultural influences, and individual…
Reconciling 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…