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: Asiimwe Isaac Kazaara1 , Tumwine George2
Published on 01 Jan 1970
The study examined the influence of Digital Financial Services (DFS) on the profitability of microfinance institutions in Uganda, with specific reference to FINCA Uganda. The objectives of the study were to quantify the impact of mobile money transactions, digital loans, and agency banking on profitability; to evaluate management perceptions regarding the influence of DFS on operational determinants of profitability; and to identify the critical challenges and strategic success factors affecting the linkage between DFS adoption and profitability. A cross-sectional research design was employed, and both primary and secondary data were analyzed using multiple linear regression models.
Authors: Dr Okee Jill Margaret1 , Kalikola Jacob2
Published on 01 Jan 1970
This study examined the influence of employee motivation on service delivery in commercial banks, with a specific focus on Centenary Bank Kabale Branch. The objectives of the study were to identify the key intrinsic and extrinsic motivational factors influencing employee performance, to assess the level of service delivery as perceived by both employees and customers, and to determine the relationship between employee motivation and service delivery outcomes. A cross-sectional research design was employed, and data were collected from both employees and customers through questionnaires and interviews.
Authors: Ayebare Doreen Ashley1 , Kalikola Jacob2
Published on 01 Jan 1970
This research report investigates the multifaceted economic effects of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) on Uganda's economy. The EACOP, a $3. 5 billion transnational project, is set to transport crude oil from Uganda’s oil fields in the Lake Albert region to the port of Tanga, Tanzania.
Authors: Banura Shakillah1 , Ntirandekura Moses2
Published on 01 Jan 1970
The purpose of the study was to examine the role of women empowerment and poverty eradication in Kyenjojo district. The objectives of the study were: to find out the role of women empowerment and poverty eradication in Kyenjojo district; (ii) to identify the challenges affecting women empowerment in Kyenjojo district; (iii) to suggest possible solutions to the challenges affecting women empowerment and poverty eradication in Kyenjojo district. The researcher adopted a cross- sectional research design for the study.
Authors: Buyiza Ibrahim1 , Kiwanuka Rashid2
Published on 01 Jan 1970
The study examined the relationship between urban livelihood adaptation within the Parish Development Model (PDM) framework and local economic development outcomes in Kampala District, Uganda. Urban livelihood adaptation, defined as the strategic modifications, innovations, and adjustments urban poor households made in their income-generating activities, resource utilization patterns, and economic survival strategies in response to PDM interventions, emerged as a critical factor mediating program effectiveness in urban contexts. Unlike rural agricultural settings where PDM originally conceptualized, Kampala's urban and peri-urban environments presented unique livelihood challenges including limited space, complex market dynamics, intense competition, diverse informal economic activities, and multifaceted survival strategies requiring context-specific adaptations.
Authors: Basengani Rogers1 , Dr. Sekiswa Peter2
Published on 01 Jan 1970
The study investigated the effect of social media on the academic performance of learners in secondary schools in Bugweri District, Uganda. The objectives of the study were to find out the reasons why students used social media, to determine how social media could be used as a platform for educational learning, and to establish the relationship between social media usage and academic performance. A mixed research design, combining both qualitative and quantitative approaches, was adopted to collect comprehensive data from 500 respondents drawn from five secondary schools in the district.
Authors: Besigye Vicent1 , Byaruhanga Bernard2
Published on 01 Jan 1970
This study investigates Lesson Plan Development and Teaching Mathematics in Kisoro District with a focus on Kasoni Primary School. Using a sample size of 80 respondents, which included 40 students, 30 parents, 8 teachers, and 1 district education officer, the research aimed to achieve three key objectives: (1) to assess the extent of lesson plan development at Kasoni Primary School, (2) to evaluate the level of mathematics teaching at the school, and (3) to establish the relationship between lesson plan development and the teaching of mathematics. The study adopted a descriptive research design and utilized data collection methods such as questionnaires, interviews, and document reviews.
Authors: Biryetega Shamim1 , Nasawali Livingstone2
Published on 01 Jan 1970
The study is titled "Procurement Ethics & contract Management in Kisoro District: A case study of Kisoro Municipal Council”. This study sought to examine the variable of Procurement Ethics and how it affects Contract Management in Kisoro Municipal Council. The specific objectives of the study included finding out the ethical procurement practices at Kisoro Municipal Council; examining the contract management practices at Kisoro Municipal Council; and also determine the relationship between procurement ethics and contract management at Kisoro Municipal Council.
Authors: Byaruhanga Boaz1 , Tanda Moses2
Published on 01 Jan 1970
This study investigated the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) and its impact on Skills Empowerment among primary schools in Kabale District, focusing on Rutooma Primary School as a case study. The research objectives included: establishing the extent of CBC implementation, assessing the level of skills empowerment progress, and examining the relationship between the competency-based curriculum and skills empowerment at the school. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative and qualitative techniques to collect data from teachers, pupils, and school administrators through structured questionnaires, interviews, and observations.
Authors: Naluvubi Racheal1 , Dr. Friday Christopher2
Published on 01 Jan 1970
This study investigated the impact of digital media on children's well-being in Kampala Central, focusing on physical health, mental and emotional well-being, academic performance, and social development. Utilizing a cross-sectional research design, the study employed both qualitative and quantitative methods, gathering data from a sample of 109 participants selected from a population of 150 through simple random and purposive sampling techniques. Data collection involved self-administered questionnaires and interview guides, analyzed using SPSS version 22.