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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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5 volumes · 56 issuesLatest Articles
297 articlesThe Effectiveness of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) in Promoting Procurement Transparency at the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA)
Public procurement transparency is the principal safeguard against the diversion of public resources, yet the effectiveness of regulatory oversight in securing it remains contested even where the legal framework is robus…
Corporate Governance and Financial Performance of SACCOs in Wakiso District, Uganda
Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations have emerged as vital financial intermediaries in Uganda's inclusive finance architecture, extending credit and savings services to populations largely excluded from formal ba…
Technological Advancements and Business Growth: A Case of Airtel Uganda
Telecommunications operators in Uganda have invested heavily in network and platform technology, yet the question of which technological advancements actually drive business growth, as distinct from those which merely ma…
Technological Innovation in Business Growth in Uganda: A Case Study of Tito General Hardware, Kasangati
Small and growing businesses constitute the backbone of Uganda's private sector, yet many face stunted growth attributable in part to weak innovation, and the mechanisms through which technological innovation translates …
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Job Market among Youths in Lubaga Division, Kampala, Uganda
Artificial intelligence is reshaping labour markets globally, yet its consequences for youth employment in low-income African economies remain contested between displacement and augmentation accounts. This study examined…
The Effect of Synthetic Chemicals on Land Use Management in Uganda: A Case Study of Njeru Municipality, Buikwe District
Synthetic agricultural chemicals have become central to Ugandan crop production, yet their consequences for the sustainable management of land remain inadequately characterised despite mounting evidence of soil degradati…
The Influence of Substance Abuse on Family Functioning: A Case Study of Kyazanga Town Council, Lwengo District, Uganda
Uganda records one of the highest levels of alcohol consumption in Africa, yet the consequences of substance abuse for the family as a functioning social unit remain comparatively underexamined relative to its individual…
Assessment of the Effects of Electronic Banking on Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Uganda: A Case Study of Stanbic Bank
Electronic banking has transformed the delivery architecture of commercial banking in Uganda over the past decade, yet the question of whether substantial investment in digital channels has yielded commensurate financial…
The Impact Of Adverts On Consumer Purchasing Behavior: A Case Study Of Kikuubo Retail Shops In Kampala, Uganda
This study examines the impact of advertising on consumer purchasing behaviour among customers of retail shops in Kikuubo, one of Kampala's busiest wholesale and retail trading hubs. Advertising remains a central tool th…
Hospitality Management And Tourism Development: A Case Of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
This study examined the relationship between hospitality management and tourism development, using Bwindi Impenetrable National Park as a case. Bwindi is a globally significant destination famous for mountain-gorilla tre…