Strategic Management in The Era of Artificial Intelligence Implications, Opportunities, and Challenges

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With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, new perspectives are emerging to transform managerial practices, particularly in the field of strategic management. These technologies, which are the result of innovation in the IT sector, imply a redefinition of the strategic management. The latter has been considered throughout management science literature as a driver of competitiveness, development and performance of companies. Within this framework, the objective of this research is to examine, through a theoretical analysis of the literature studying the relationship between strategic management and AI, the implications required for strategic management following the arrival of AI technologies, the opportunities offered by this technology, and the challenges raised by this technological advance. This exploration of the links between AI and strategic management aims to present aspects inherent to professionals and researchers wishing to capitalize on this technological advancement to improve strategic management.

Madeira’s Entrepreneurship and the Shift in Incentive Strategies

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This study aims to evaluate the evolution of the incentive strategies of the Instituto de Emprego da Madeira, IP-RAM (IEM), which translated means Madeira Employment Institute, and their impact on the number of approved projects, jobs created and promoters/entrepreneurs that emerged. It also aims to evaluate the characteristics of the jobs created, promoters or non-promoters, their evolution, and interconnection with the literature review. In order to analyze the evolution of the entrepreneurship programs of the Madeira Employment Institute, and the characteristics of the jobs and promoters (unemployed entrepreneurs who apply for an entrepreneurship program), secondary data obtained from its annual balance reports (Emprego e Coesão Social – Breve Balanço reports), from 2011 to 2022, available on the institution’s website, at https://www.iem.madeira.gov.pt/estatisticas-anuais/, where data were obtained for the period between 2009 and 2022, using a quantitative methodology and where they demonstrate the different types of programs that the Madeira Employment Institute had or has throughout the period under analysis. Global analysis of entrepreneurship programs for the unemployed in recent years, their evolution over time, and the perception of whether the objectives of government institutions are being met, as well as the analysis of the jobs created, entrepreneurs or non-entrepreneurs, depending on their characteristics. One of the main objectives of the Madeira Employment Institute is being fulfilled, which is to rationalize resources in a better way, giving greater focus to the creation of jobs globally, as well as confirming some propositions of the revision of literature, among the articles analyzed, namely in terms of the characteristics of the jobs created, promoters or non-promoters, verifying a greater propensity for entrepreneurship among male individuals who were young adults, as well as the evolution of the jobs created in terms of level of education, which has been increasingly high. This study contributes to a possible basis for a comparative analysis between regions and institutions that work to encourage entrepreneurship, as well as to understand which aspects government entities should still work on, in order to improve their results.

From Range Anxiety to Road Dominance: The Evolution of Electric Vehicles

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Electric vehicles (EVs) have evolved from niche products plagued by limited driving range and public scepticism into a central pillar of the global transportation transition. This paper examines the technological, infrastructural, policy, and market forces that have enabled this transformation, analysing developments from the early challenges of range anxiety to the present trajectory toward road dominance. Drawing on recent data (2023–2025), the study investigates battery chemistry advancements, charging network expansion, software-driven optimization, and evolving consumer behaviour. Case studies, tables, and figures illustrate both technical and market progress, while the remaining challenges and future outlook are critically assessed. The findings indicate that sustained innovation in battery energy density, charging speed, grid integration, and policy support will define the next phase of EV adoption, positioning EVs as a cornerstone of sustainable mobility.

Differences in Mean Cephalic Index Based on Sex of Timorese in Kupang City, NTT Province

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The cephalic index is one of the cephalometric indices that determines the morphological characteristics of the head. The cephalic index is used in different medical fields, including in forensic identification. The cephalic index value is measured based on the head width and length. The cephalic index is affected by sex, age, nutrition, genetics, environment, race and ethnicity. Sex affects the cephalic index by hormones and sexual dimorphism. The Timorese is one of the tribes in Kupang City where research on cephalic index had never been previously conducted.

Differences in the Mean Cephalic Index between the Timorese Ethnic Group and the Mixed Timorese Ethnic Group in Kupang City, East Nusa Tenggara Province

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The cephalic index is a head measurement technique by determines the ratio of head size from the maximum length of the skull bone (glabella-opisthocranion) to the maximum width of the skull bone (euryon-euryon). Ethnicity is one of the factors that can affect the shape and size of a person’s head. The Timorese are a tribe that lives on the island of Timor in East Nusa Tenggara Province. Intermarriage between different ethnicities can affect the next generation’s shape and type of head. This is due to the combination of different genetic information from each individual. This study aims to determine whether there is a difference in the mean cephalic index between the Timorese and the mixed Timorese in Kupang City, East Nusa Tenggara Province. This study uses a comparative analytical research design with a cross-sectional design. The sampling technique used was a non-probability sampling method with a consecutive sampling type, with a sample size of 100 people. The data were collected using a screening sheet and measuring the cephalic index directly on research subjects using a spreading caliper. The data analysis used was the independent t-test. The result showed that using an independent t-test, there was no significant difference in the mean cephalic index between the Timorese and mixed Timorese in Kupang City, East Nusa Tenggara Province with p-value = 0.38.

Influence of Social Media Advertising and Influencer Marketing on Gen Z Fashion E-Commerce Purchasing Decisions in West Coast Region The Gambia: Impulsive Buying as Mediator

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This research examines the impact of social media advertising and influencer marketing on Gen Z fashion e-commerce purchasing behavior in the West Coast Region, The Gambia with impulsive buying as a mediating variable. A quantitative causal-comparative research design was used with data obtained through questionnaires from 130 Gen Z participants. Partial Least Squares–Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) was the method of analysis applied in SmartPLS 4. This study is built on the S-O-R (Stimulus–Organism–Response) model, which describes an external marketing stimulus that leads to an internal psychological response and an effect on consumer behavior. The results show that both social media advertising and influencer marketing strongly impact Gen Z consumers’ purchase intention. Besides, impulsive buying behavior mediates these relationships, implying that exposure to digital marketing content can lead to impulsive purchases. These findings emphasize the role of engaging social media content and influencer partnerships to guide fashion e-commerce consumer decisions. This study provides key implications for marketers and companies in designing a focused digital strategy to successfully reach Gen Z consumers in The Gambia and similar emerging markets.

Community Satisfaction of Community Development Program: A Case Study of the MENJAGA NUSANTARA Program in West Bangka

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The MENJAGA NUSANTARA (Mentok Berjaya dan Bahagia Melalui Inklusifitas Berkelanjutan dan Sejahtera) program is one of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives implemented by PT Timah Tbk Division of Processing and Smelting, Mentok, focusing on community empowerment in Belo Laut Village, Air Putih Village, Tanjung Subdistrict, and Sungai Baru Subdistrict. To assess its effectiveness, a Community Satisfaction Index (CSI) survey was conducted involving 75 program recipients. This study aims to measure the level of community satisfaction with the program’s implementation and to identify aspects that require further strengthening for future development. A descriptive quantitative approach was employed using a Likert-scale questionnaire (1–4), covering four key aspects: program implementation, program management, program distribution, and service quality. The data were analyzed by calculating the CSI score for each aspect, which was then converted into a 100-point index. The results indicate that the overall CSI score reached 3.425 with a converted index of 85.625, classified as very satisfactory. By aspect, program implementation scored 3.367 (84.167), program management 3.495 (87.375), program distribution 3.413 (85.333), and service quality 3.425 (85.625), all within the very satisfactory category. Recipients highlighted the relevance, benefits, sustainability, participation, synergy, facilitator performance, accuracy of targeting, and responsiveness as strong points of the program. In conclusion, the MENJAGA NUSANTARA program is considered successful in enhancing community capacity and shows strong prospects for sustainability. Recipients expressed their hope for the program’s continuation, complemented by additional training in human resource development, to enable its evolution into an independent and sustainable community-based enterprise.