Metropolitan Journal of Academic and Applied Research

Metropolitan Journal of Academic and Applied Research (MJAAR)

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.

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Awakening the Giant: Reorienting Ugandan Youth from the Illusion of Time to the Imperative of the "Hot Iron

Authors: Dr. Arinaitwe Julius1 , Ahumuza Audrey2

Published on 01 Jan 1970

This mixed-methods study investigated factors contributing to temporal complacency among Ugandan youth and developed a framework for reorienting them toward immediate engagement with opportunities. With 78% of Uganda's 47 million people under age 30, the country possesses significant demographic potential that remains largely unrealized due to pervasive beliefs that opportunities remain indefinitely available. Using a convergent parallel design conducted between March and November 2024 across four Ugandan regions, the study employed quantitative surveys (N=412) measuring temporal orientation, self-efficacy, and opportunity-seizing behaviors alongside qualitative interviews (n=48) and focus group discussions (n=12) exploring cultural narratives and behavioral patterns among youth aged 18-35.

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Romantic Relationships and Research Report Submission Delays: A Neglected Dimension of Academic Persistence Among Graduate Students in Uganda

Authors: Musiimenta Nancy1 , Ahumuza Audrey2

Published on 01 Jan 1970

Background: Research report submission delays among graduate students in Ugandan universities have reached concerning levels, yet the influence of romantic relationships on research progress remains largely unexplored despite relationships being central aspects of students' lives during this developmental period. Objective: This study examined the influence of romantic relationships on research report submission delays among graduate students in Ugandan universities, specifically assessing the relationship between romantic relationship status and submission timeliness, investigating mechanisms through which relationships influence research progress, andidentifying challenges students face in balancing relationship and research demands. Methods: A convergent parallel mixed-methods design was employed across four Ugandan universities.

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Embedding Sustainability and Practical Competence in Education: A Case for “Fix-It Labs” and the Analysis of Uganda’s Competency-Based Curriculum

Authors: Asiimwe Isaac Kazaara1 , Musiimenta Nancy2

Published on 01 Jan 1970

Background: Uganda's adoption of a Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) in 2018 represented a significant shift toward practical skills development and sustainability integration, yet implementation gaps have emerged between curriculum intentions and classroom realities, particularly regarding hands-on learning experiences that develop technical competence and environmental consciousness. Objective: This study examined the potential for embedding Fix-It Labs—innovative repair-based learning spaces— within Uganda's CBC framework as mechanisms for enhancing practical competence development and sustainability education in secondary schools. Methods: A concurrent mixed-methods design was employed across 24 secondary schools in Central Uganda (Kampala, Wakiso, Mukono, and Mpigi).

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Beyond Books: Negotiation, Lobbying, and Soft Skills as Imperatives for Ugandan Youth in the 21st Century

Authors: Asiimwe Isaac Kazaara1 , Ahumuza Audrey2

Published on 01 Jan 1970

Background: Uganda's introduction of the Competency-Based Curriculum in 2020 represented a paradigm shift toward holistic education emphasizing practical competencies beyond academic knowledge. However, the curriculum's effectiveness in developing essential 21st-century soft skills—particularly negotiation, lobbying, and interpersonal competencies critical for Ugandan youth's success in modern labor markets and civic participation— remained underexplored. Objective: This study critically analyzed Uganda's Competency-Based Curriculum to assess its effectiveness in developing negotiation, lobbying, and essential soft skills among Ugandan youth, specifically examining: (1) the extent of soft skills integration within the curriculum framework, (2) pedagogical approaches and resources employed by educators, and (3) gaps, challenges, and opportunities for strengthening skills development.

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Cultivating the "Why" and "What If": A Case for Questioning as the Engine of Innovation in Uganda's Development Pathway

Authors: Musiimenta Nancy1 , Asiimwe Isaac Kazaara2

Published on 01 Jan 1970

Innovation capacity has emerged as a critical determinant of sustainable development, yet Uganda continues to face persistent challenges in generating transformative solutions despite investments in infrastructure, technology, and capacity building. This study examined the role of cultivating a questioning culture—characterized by "why" and "what if" thinking—as a strategic driver of innovation within Uganda's development pathway. Employing a convergent parallel mixed-methods design, the research surveyed 847 participants comprising students (n=412), entrepreneurs (n=285), and professionals (n=150) across Uganda's four regions, while conducting 36 in-depth interviews and 8 focus group discussions with key informants from education, entrepreneurship, public service, and civil society sectors.

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Beyond Access to Meaningful Learning: A Critical Analysis of the Ugandan Learning Crisis and the Promise of Leadership-Focused Interventions

Authors: Ahumuza Audrey1 , Musiimenta Nancy2

Published on 01 Jan 1970

Background: Uganda has achieved remarkable expansion in educational access through Universal Primary Education, with primary enrollment increasing from 2. 5 million in 1996 to over 10 million by 2020, yet this quantitative success masks a profound qualitative failure characterized by severe learning poverty affecting approximately 82% of learners who cannot read and comprehend simple texts by age 10. While multiple factors contribute to poor learning outcomes—including resource constraints, teacher capacity limitations, and socioeconomic disadvantages—the potential of school leadership as a lever for improvement has remained inadequately explored in policy and practice.

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Relationship Between Headteachers’ Leadership Styles And Teachers’ Preparedness In Public Secondary Schools In Lwengo District, Uganda.

Authors: Kinene Stephen1 , Professor Edris Kasenene Serugo2

Published on 01 Jan 1970

The study investigated the relationship between headteachers' leadership styles and teachers' preparedness in public secondary schools in Lwengo District, Uganda. The research employed a correlational survey design with a quantitative approach, targeting a population of 240 teachers and 15 headteachers from 15 public secondary schools. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and regression analysis.

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Relationship between mobile money services and transaction efficiency in Uganda. A case study of Wakiso District, Entebbe Municipality Musiime Tarasisiyo1 , Nuwamanya Isaac

Authors: Musiime Tarasisiyo1 , Nuwamanya Isaac2

Published on 01 Jan 1970

The study examined the relationship between mobile money services and transaction efficiency in Uganda, using Wakiso District, Entebbe Municipality as a case study. The study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional research design and targeted administrators, financial and procurement officers, e-payment service providers, transaction processing staff, and e-payment system users. A sample size of 244 respondents was determined using the Krejcie and Morgan sample size table and selected through a mixed sampling approach involving purposive and simple random sampling techniques.

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Effect Of Internet Banking On Transaction Efficiency In Uganda. A Case Study Of Entebbe Municipality, Wakiso District

Authors: Musiime Tarasisiyo1 , Nuwamanya Isaac2

Published on 01 Jan 1970

The study examined the effect of Internet banking on transaction efficiency in Uganda, focusing on Entebbe Municipality, Wakiso District. A cross-sectional research design was adopted, using a mixed-methods approach to collect both quantitative and qualitative data. The study population comprised administrators, financial and procurement officers, e-payment service providers, transaction processing staff, and e-payment system users, totaling 333 respondents.

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The Extent Of Implementation And Utilization Of Hospital Information Systems (HIS) In Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital And Dr Ronald Bata Hospital.

Authors: Balikudembe Philip1 , Dr Namara Asiimwe2

Published on 01 Jan 1970

Hospital Information Systems represent critical infrastructure for modern healthcare delivery, yet their implementation in Ugandan hospitals faced numerous challenges. This study examined the extent of implementation and utilization of Hospital Information Systems in two major healthcare facilities in Entebbe. A cross-sectional study design was employed involving 212 healthcare workers from Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital and Dr Ronald Bata Memorial Hospital.

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