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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 articlesHead Teacher Instructional Leadership and Competency-Based Curriculum Implementation Outcomes at School Level: A Cross-Sectional Statistical Study
This study investigated the relationship between head teacher instructional leadership and Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) implementation outcomes at the school level in Uganda. A cross-sectional quantitative design wa…
Parental And Community Understanding of Competency-Based Curriculum as A Predictor of Learner Support at Home: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach
This study examined parental and community understanding of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) as a predictor of learner support at home, using a structural equation modeling (SEM) approach. The Competency-Based Curri…
Teacher Preparedness and Fidelity of CBC Implementation in Secondary Schools: An Ordinal Logistic Regression Analysis
This study examined the extent to which teacher preparedness predicted the fidelity of implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) in secondary schools, using an ordinal logistic regression approach. The Comp…
Decentralization, Local Government Oversight Gaps, and Corruption Risk: A Systematic Literature Review
Decentralization reforms have been promoted for four decades as a route to more responsive, efficient, and accountable government. Yet a substantial and growing body of research finds that transferring fiscal, administra…
Citizen Trust in Parliament as a Function of Oversight Visibility and Media Coverage: A Mediation Analysis with Media Exposure
Public trust in parliament is a cornerstone of democratic legitimacy, yet in many emerging democracies this trust remains persistently low despite the existence of formal legislative oversight mechanisms. This study exa…
Political Will, Institutional Independence, And Anti-Corruption Enforcement Outcomes. A Structural Equation Modeling
This study investigated the structural relationships among political will, institutional independence, and anticorruption enforcement outcomes within Uganda's anti-corruption institutional ecosystem, and further tes…
The Role Of Organic Farming In Enhancing Soil Fertility And Crop Productivity In Uganda: A Case Study Of Kirewa Sub County, Tororo District
This study examines the role of organic farming practices in enhancing soil fertility and crop productivity among smallholder farmers in Kirewa Sub County, Tororo District, Uganda. Declining soil fertility, driven by con…
Legislative Oversight Capacity and Perceived Corruption Levels: A Cross-District Analysis
This study examined the relationship between legislative oversight capacity and perceived corruption levels across district local governments in Uganda, responding to persistent concerns that formal council oversight str…
Effectiveness of Parliamentary Committees in Curbing Public Fund Mismanagement: A Cross-Sectional Study of Public Sector Entities in Uganda
This study examined the effectiveness of parliamentary committees in curbing public fund mismanagement among public sector entities in Uganda, motivated by the persistent recurrence of adverse Auditor General findings de…
Regional And Urban–Rural Disparities in Pipeline Attrition and Employability: A Three-Level Mixed-Effects Regression Analysis of Higher Education Transitions in Uganda
Persistent regional and urban–rural disparities in the transition of higher education students from enrolment to graduate employment have remained a central concern for education planners in Uganda and comparable Sub-S…