This systematic study explores the success factors and barriers faced by rural women entrepreneurs in the artisanal sector during 2020–2024. Through a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of academic databases, 50 relevant articles that met predefined inclusion criteria were identified and reviewed. The results reveal a dynamic and collaborative research field with a focus on developing countries. It highlights the interplay of individual, social, structural, and innovation factors as key determinants of entrepreneurial success. The adoption of digital technologies and social innovation emerge as key factors, while traditional gender roles, poor infrastructure, and discrimination persist as significant barriers. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated these challenges, prompting innovative resilience strategies. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of the dynamics that influence the success of these entrepreneurs and underscores the need for holistic approaches that address skills development, access to resources, and promotion of innovation to empower rural women and foster sustainable development in their communities.

This study describes the export development, product innovation, and sustainability of Peruvian export companies toward the United States market, using a descriptive and quantitative methodology based on data from customs declarations submitted by companies trading with the United States, recorded on the Peruvian customs web portal over 20 years. A 1.03% annual growth in Peruvian exports to the United States was observed, with greater diversification of exported products, reflected in a 13% increase in tariff subheadings. Business sustainability demonstrated strength, with a 26.7% increase in exporting companies despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Recommendations include strengthening trade ties, investing in production diversification, and supporting export companies. Strategies such as analysis of US market demand, constant product innovation, and adoption of sustainable business practices are proposed.

Energy sustainability is a key strategic focus of organizations in the transition to renewable energy sources. This study conducted a systematic review of the literature published between 2020 and 2024 to identify energy sustainability strategies at the organizational level that optimize energy efficiency and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Academic databases such as Scopus, ScienceDirect, and Web of Science were consulted, selecting 50 high-impact articles using inclusion criteria related to thematic relevance, timeliness, and methodological rigor. The results showed that digitization, circular economy, and technological innovation are fundamental pillars in energy sustainability. However, significant barriers, such as financial and regulatory restrictions, were identified that hinder the adoption of these strategies. Similarly, the integration of smart technologies and sustainable management models favors the optimization of energy consumption and compliance with environmental regulations. In conclusion, the implementation of these strategies not only contributes to the mitigation of climate change but also improves the operational efficiency of organizations for the formulation of public policies and the possibility of opening new lines of research in energy sustainability.

This study analyzes the key factors that determine the sustainability of women-led social enterprises in the Peruvian context via structural equation modeling (SEM). This research is based on a random sample of 521 social entrepreneurs and explores the influence of current employment, type of entrepreneurship, and years of entrepreneurial experience on social entrepreneurship potential. The results show that the current employment of women entrepreneurs significantly influences their social entrepreneurship potential (β = 0.383, p = 0.000), whereas the type of entrepreneurship (β = 0.653, p = 0.026) and years of experience (β = 0.269, p = 0.004) act as moderating variables in this relationship. Additionally, comparison tests revealed significant differences in social entrepreneurship potential according to age (p = 0.000), years of entrepreneurial experience (p = 0.000), and employment status (p = 0.000). Pairwise comparisons revealed that women aged 30 years or older had greater potential for social entrepreneurship than did those under 22 years (p = 0.001) and those aged 23–29 years (p = 0.006). Similarly, entrepreneurs with 6 or more years of experience presented greater potential than those with less than 3 years of experience (p = 0.000). These findings highlight the importance of considering employment status, type of entrepreneurship, prior experience, and age differences when designing policies and support programs for women’s social entrepreneurship. This study contributes to understanding the factors that influence the sustainability of women-led social enterprises and provides recommendations for future research, such as expanding the SEM, replicating it in different contexts, and complementing it with qualitative approaches.

El objetivo de esta investigación se basa en determinar la educación continua como factor decisivo de la empleabilidad de una carrera universitaria que se encuentra rumbo a la acreditación. Según el tratamiento metodológico se plasmó un enfoque cuantitativo, con diseño no experimental y con evidentes signos de ser un estudio de tipo descriptivo. La composición de la muestra se estructuró con 57 empleadores y 89 egresados de la carrera, haciendo uso de un muestreo estratificado, cuyos resultados demostraron que los empleadores se sienten satisfechos con los recién egresados de esta escuela profesional. Por otro lado, la situación actual de los graduados ha revelado la existencia de niveles regulares (medianos) de empatía y trabajo en equipo. Finalmente, se logró describir o caracterizar que los empleadores valoran de manera considerable la posibilidad que los egresados se mantengan constantemente capacitados y preparados para afrontar cualquier reto profesional, convirtiéndose así, en factores decisivos para mejorar su empleabilidad en el actual entorno comercial.