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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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297 articlesThe Effects of Population Control on the Development Outcomes in Uganda: A Case Study of Bulamogi Sub- County
This study examined the effects of population control measures and family planning interventions on development outcomes including household income, food security, child education, health service utilisation, women's emp…
Private Security Deployments in Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) and Foreign Assets in Uganda
This study examined private security deployments in critical national infrastructure (CNI) and the protection of foreign assets in Uganda, analyzing the governance frameworks, operational performance, and strategic risks…
Profitability Ratios and Business Decisions in Companies: A Case Study of Mukwano Group of Companies
This study examined the influence of profitability ratio analysis on business decision-making at Mukwano Group of Companies, Uganda's largest indigenous manufacturing conglomerate. As businesses operating in Uganda's inc…
Public Relation Practices and Journalistic Independence: A Case Study of Daily Monitor Uganda
This study examined the influence of public relations practices on journalistic independence at Daily Monitor, Uganda's leading independent daily newspaper and one of the East African region's most prominent voices for p…
Publishing Without Primary Data: A Practical Guide To Non-Empirical Research Articles
The academic publishing landscape has long been dominated by a particular vision of research excellence: the collection of primary data through fieldwork, experiments, or surveys, followed by statistical or systematic an…
Reclaiming Freedom, Forgiveness, And The Paradox Of Access Denied: A Conceptual Analysis Of Post- Exoneration Reentry
Exoneration-the formal legal recognition that a person was wrongfully convicted and was innocent of the crime for which they were imprisoned-should, in principle, represent the full restoration of freedom, status, and so…
Regulatory Integration and Dual Oversight of Private Security Organisations (PSOs) in Uganda
This study examined the regulatory integration and dual oversight mechanisms governing private security organisations (PSOs) in Uganda, interrogating the effectiveness, coherence, and operational consequences of Uganda's…
Risk Management Practices and Financial Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises: A Case of Wakiso Municipality, Wakiso District
This study examined the relationship between risk management practices and the financial performance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) operating in Wakiso Municipality, Wakiso District-one of Uganda's most economica…
Risk Mitigation Strategies and Liquidity of Microfinance Institutions: A Case Study of Pride Microfinance Institution
This study examined the relationship between risk mitigation strategies and liquidity management outcomes at PRIDE Microfinance Institution Uganda Limited-one of Uganda's oldest, most geographically extensive, and most o…
Role of Functional Adult Literacy Programs on Socio-Economic Empowerment of Women in Mazuba Sub- County, Namutumba District
This study examined the role of functional adult literacy (FAL) programs on the socio-economic empowerment of women in Mazuba Sub-County, Namutumba District-a predominantly agricultural community in eastern Uganda charac…