The Metropolitan Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research (MJAMR) is a peer-reviewed online journal published monthly. The ISSN for the MJAMR Digital Library is ISSN: 3006-4384 (Online). MJAMR focuses on enhancing research capability across different fields and is indexed in notable academic databases.
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Authors: Bukenya Jovan1 , Zikusooka Enock2
Published on 03 Aug 2026
This study examined the relationship between total quality management (TQM) practices and operational performance in the utility pole treatment industry, using Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) as the case. The utility pole treatment segment occupies a critical position within Uganda's electricity distribution value chain, since the durability of treated wooden poles directly determines network reliability, the frequency of unplanned outages, and the lifecycle cost of distribution infrastructure. Despite substantial investment in preservative treatment plants and quality inspection regimes, UEDCL has continued to record pole rejection rates, premature pole failures, and treatment cycle delays that suggest an incomplete institutionalisation of quality management.
Authors: Namugabwe Rashida1 , Mwesigwa Henry2
Published on 03 Aug 2026
This study examined the relationship between digitalisation and the performance of microfinance institutions, using Kyebando SACCO as a case study. The study was guided by three objectives: to assess the level of digitalisation adopted by Kyebando SACCO, to establish the level of organisational performance, and to determine the statistical relationship between the two variables. A descriptive cross-sectional and correlational design was adopted, targeting a population of 150 staff and members, from which a sample of 110 respondents was drawn using Krejcie and Morgan's (1970) table and stratified random sampling.
Authors: Aluko O.J.*, Azeez F.A., Odusanya T.F and Ndukwe, N.C
Published on 31 Jul 2026
While plastic waste has become a more frequent occurrence on the rural landscape in sub-Saharan Africa, studies on the management of plastic waste have focused largely on urban and peri-urban areas, ignoring forest-adjacent communities. This study analyzed the socio-economic characteristics, plastic waste management practices and challenges among households in five communities bordering Gambari Forest Reserve, Oyo State, Nigeria: Idi Ayunre, Onipe, Onigambari, Ibusogboro and Olonde. The study employed a multistage sampling procedure to select 120 households, and data were collected using a structured questionnaire through interviews.
Authors: Namboowa Firidaus1 , Dr. Sekiswa Peter2
Published on 07 Jul 2026
This study investigated the influence of parent activities on student retention in selected secondary schools in Bukwo District, Uganda. High school dropout rates in Bukwo District have been a persistent concern, particularly among female students, with the District Education Office reporting annual dropout rates of between 18% and 24% at the secondary level. A descriptive correlational research design was employed, with data collected from 218 respondents comprising students, teachers, school administrators, and parents from six selected secondary schools.
Authors: Nuwashaba Nicholas 1,2,3* , Hassan Wasswa4 , Valentine Aculet1, 3 , Mawanda Anatoli4,5, Nixon Niyonziima4 Bernard Natukunda1 ,Asasira James Winston2 , Sekitene Semei Buwambaza2 , Livex Okwi5 , and Frank Ssedyabane1
Published on 07 Jul 2026
Background Prostate cancer is the leading cause of cancer related deaths and one of the mostly diagnosed cancers among men cancer in Sub Saharan African countries including Uganda. Despite the high burden and aggressive nature of prostate cancer in men, there is limited data on the staining intensity patterns of crucial biomarkers such as Foxp3 and p53 in this population including Ugandan prostate cancer patients. Therefore, this study intended to determine the staining intensity of Foxp3 and p53 among archived prostate cancer tissue blocks from the Uganda Cancer Institute bio repository.
Authors: Dr Arinaitwe Julius1 , Dr Kamusiime B. Samuel2
Published on 07 Jul 2026
Academic papers serve as the fundamental currency of scholarly communication, yet a coherent, empirically grounded taxonomy of their purposes remains conspicuously absent from the literature. This study addresses that gap by developing and validating a comprehensive taxonomy of the purposes of academic papers through an integrative methodological design combining systematic literature analysis, content analysis of 1,247 published papers, expert review with 38 scholars across disciplines, and comparative analysis of journal articles from 14 academic domains. Understanding the different purposes of academic papers is like a carpenter understanding the difference between a hammer, a saw, and a level-each tool has a distinct function, and deploying the wrong one, however skillfully, produces flawed results.
Authors: Ndegwa Beatrice Gatwiri1 , Zikusooka Enock2
Published on 07 Jul 2026
This study examined the relationship between tax administration practices and tax revenue performance at Kampala City Council Authority (KCCA) in Uganda. The study was guided by objectives to assess the effect of taxpayer registration systems on revenue collection, to examine the influence of tax enforcement mechanisms on compliance and revenue performance, and to determine the relationship between tax education and taxpayer compliance. A correlational and descriptive research design was employed.
Authors: Bunoga Azedi1 , Zikusooka Enock2
Published on 07 Jul 2026
This study examined the effect of electronic banking on customer service delivery at Centenary Bank Uganda, Iganga Branch. The study was guided by three specific objectives: to assess the effect of mobile banking on customer service delivery, to examine the influence of internet banking on service quality, and to evaluate the impact of ATM services on customer satisfaction. A cross-sectional survey research design was adopted, using both quantitative and qualitative approaches.
Authors: Ayebare Ashraf1 , Kabanda Richard2
Published on 07 Jul 2026
This study examined the role of youth empowerment in eradicating unemployment through a case study of the 'Employed Project' in Makindye Division, Kampala, Uganda. Youth unemployment remains one of Uganda's most pressing socioeconomic challenges, with national youth unemployment rates consistently exceeding 60% for those between 18 and 30 years. The Employed Project represents an integrated youth empowerment initiative combining vocational skills training, entrepreneurship development, mentorship, and job placement support.
Authors: Atukunda Shellinah1 , Babirye Shamirah2
Published on 07 Jul 2026
This study investigated the relationship between digital taxation and e-commerce growth among traders in Kasita, a commercial zone in Kampala, Uganda. The study was motivated by the Uganda Revenue Authority's (URA) introduction of digital taxation measures targeting online traders and the mixed responses these measures have generated among the growing population of digital commerce practitioners. A cross-sectional survey design was employed, with data collected from 186 e-commerce traders through structured questionnaires.