Advances in Social Sciences and Management

Reimagining the Role of Institute Aminuddin Baki, E-Learning Ecosystem in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: A Qualitative Inquiry into Stakeholder Perceptions and Institutional Transformation

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping global education and redefining how leadership development is delivered. As Malaysia accelerates digital transformation through MyDIGITAL, the Malaysian Education Blueprint 2013–2025, and the Digital Education Policy, Institut Aminuddin Baki (IAB) has upgraded its e-learning department to the Department of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation. This study explores how school leaders, trainers, and instructional designers perceive the shift from traditional e-learning models to AI-driven digital innovation within IAB. Using a qualitative interpretivist approach, the research employs semi-structured interviews, focus groups, and document analysis to capture stakeholder experiences, expectations, fears, and readiness. Thematic analysis will uncover emerging patterns related to competencies, culture, pedagogical transformation, and organizational readiness. Findings will support IAB’s strategic aspiration to design humanised, adaptive, and AI-enabled leadership development ecosystems that respond to national education priorities. This research will contribute to the development of a transformation roadmap and inform digital innovation strategies for leadership training institutions in Malaysia and beyond.

The Influence of Artificial Intelligence on Business Functions: An Exploratory Study

Kalpana Solanki — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This research aims to explore the effects of the AI in business. It uses the quantative and qualitative tools to identify the effects of AI on business functions like Better recruitment efficiency, Reduced workload, Improved decision-making, Enhanced employee experience and on the other hand the research also explores the effect of Artificial Intelligence on Job displacement, bias in algorithms, privacy concerns, increased dependency on technology. The first hand data was collected using a survey which was sent to 140 employees out of which 118 employees who are working in different organizations in the HR and administrative departments responded back. The researcher has used quantative tools such as ANOVA, regression analysis, Exploratory Factor Analysis, regression coefficient Tables for the data analysis.

Balancing Objectivity and Compassion in Family Law: The Jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights

Sara Ahlin Doljak — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Legal decision-making has traditionally emphasized objectivity to ensure consistency and uphold the rule of law. However, recent debates have highlighted the growing importance of compassion, empathy, and human-centric approaches, especially in areas like family law, where decisions directly impact people’s lives. This paper explores the tension between objectivity and compassion in legal contexts, with a focus on family law practices as exemplified by the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR). Drawing on landmark cases, the analysis reveals how the ECtHR balances the rule of law with considerations of empathy, human dignity, and the best interests of children. This balance helps ensure that legal decisions are not only just and fair but also grounded in compassion, addressing the needs of the vulnerable while promoting equity and autonomy.

Symbolic Participation in Regional Development Planning: An Evaluation of Musrenbang Implementation in Hulu Sungai Utara Regency, Indonesia

Jumadi, Laila Refiana Said — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Public participation is a core principle of democratic and sustainable regional development planning. In Indonesia, the Development Planning Deliberation Forum or Musyawarah Perencanaan Pembangunan (Musrenbang) is mandated by law to ensure citizen involvement in defining development priorities. Nevertheless, a growing body of research indicates that Musrenbang practices at the local level often remain confined to symbolic participation, whereby citizens' attendance is not accompanied by substantive influence over decision-making. This article critically evaluates the implementation of Musrenbang in Hulu Sungai Utara Regency, with particular attention to the quality of public participation and its implications for regional development planning. The study adopts a mixed-methods approach, combining secondary quantitative data from credible official sources with qualitative evidence derived from systematic observation of Musrenbang processes. Quantitative data are used to identify trends and patterns in regional development planning, while qualitative observations examine forum dynamics, power relations, and participatory practices. The findings demonstrate that Musrenbang in Hulu Sungai Utara Regency is largely characterized by procedural and symbolic participation, limited deliberative space, and insufficient integration of development data into planning decisions. These conditions contribute to a persistent misalignment between community needs and officially established development priorities. This article argues that meaningful reform of Musrenbang is required to transform it into a deliberative, inclusive, and data-driven planning mechanism capable of supporting responsive and sustainable regional development.