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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 articlesComparative Employability Outcomes of Structured Internship and Vocational Training Programs in Uganda
Youth unemployment remains one of Uganda's most pressing socioeconomic challenges, with approximately 62% of young people aged 18–30 years lacking stable, gainful employment. This study examined and compared the e…
The effectiveness of the National Accelerated Education Programme (AEP) in re-engaging out-of-school youth
Background: Uganda's National Accelerated Education Programme (AEP) was established to provide flexible, condensed learning pathways for youth aged 10–17 who had dropped out of school owing to conflict, poverty, e…
Regional disparities in school dropout: a comparative study of Karamoja and national trends
School dropout remains one of the most persistent structural inequalities in Uganda's education system, and nowhere is this more acute than in the Karamoja sub-region. This study examined regional disparities in sch…
The Use of Donor-Funded Programs to Address Structural Gaps in Ugandan Public Service Delivery
Uganda continues to face significant structural deficits in public service delivery, including inadequate healthcare infrastructure, low school enrolment rates, limited access to clean water, and weak governance framewor…
Multi-sectoral coordination challenges in Ugandan social policy implementation
Multi-sectoral coordination remains a fundamental challenge in the effective implementation of social policies in subSaharan Africa, and Uganda presents a particularly instructive case given its complex governance archit…
Auditing as ritual versus auditing as enforcement: rethinking public accountability mechanisms in Uganda
This study examined the conceptual and operational tension between auditing as a ceremonial ritual and auditing as a genuine enforcement mechanism within Uganda's public accountability framework. Drawing on a mixed-…
The role of higher education institutions in modeling knowledge-competency partnerships for national development
This study examined the role of higher education institutions (HEIs) in modeling knowledge-competency partnerships (KCPs) for national development, with a focus on five core dimensions: curriculum alignment, industry par…
Conceptual Displacement In Public Policy Discourse: Lessons From Uganda's Education And Governance Debates
Conceptual displacement the process by which the original semantic content of a policy concept is gradually supplanted by alternative meanings that serve different ideological and institutional interests — has emerged …
Institutional 'gaming practices' and learner exclusion before Primary Leaving Examinations
School-level 'gaming practices' — covert, systematic strategies through which school administrators manipulate learner registration, attendance records, and examination entry in order to inflate institutional…
Early pregnancy as a mechanism of female educational exclusion in Ugandan secondary schools
Early pregnancy constitutes one of the most pervasive yet structurally embedded barriers to girls' secondary education in Uganda, operating through intersecting social, economic, and institutional mechanisms that co…