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Every gap analysis in the library, ordered by evidence strength. Each one is distilled from the limitations and future-work passages of real papers and links back to the literature that raised it.
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- Future studies should consider longitudinal analyses to understand long-term impacts, comparative cross-cultural research to validate findings and deeper exploration of algorithmic biases, fairness an
Future studies should consider longitudinal analyses to understand long-term impacts, comparative cross-cultural research to validate findings and deeper exploration of algorithmic biases, fairness and ethical considerations in AI-driven ed
Education · 33 papers · avg 2025.9 · strong evidence - It is revealed that the lack of short-term pieces of training and knowledge and skills teachers gained in teacher training programs which were insufficient and were not quite useful for teaching in in
It is revealed that the lack of short-term pieces of training and knowledge and skills teachers gained in teacher training programs which were insufficient and were not quite useful for teaching in inclusive classrooms were factors identifi
Education · 18 papers · avg 2025.5 · strong evidence - There is a need to establish a standard framework of AI tools which can be integrated with the Education System.
There is a need to establish a standard framework of AI tools which can be integrated with the Education System.
Education · 15 papers · avg 2026 · strong evidence - Although the importance of professional development for improved student learning is widely recognized and many studies have been devoted to enhancing its effectiveness, the specific mechanism underly
Although the importance of professional development for improved student learning is widely recognized and many studies have been devoted to enhancing its effectiveness, the specific mechanism underlying teacher learning and how it translat
Education · 13 papers · avg 2021.1 · strong evidence - These findings support the theoretical perspective that the mere provision of technology is insufficient; the pedagogical value of AI emerges through responsive, personalized, and engaging interaction
These findings support the theoretical perspective that the mere provision of technology is insufficient; the pedagogical value of AI emerges through responsive, personalized, and engaging interactions that guide learners, facilitate self-r
Education · 13 papers · avg 2025.8 · strong evidence - A growing body of literature indicates that childhood emotion regulation predicts later success with peers, yet little is known about the processes through which this association occurs.
A growing body of literature indicates that childhood emotion regulation predicts later success with peers, yet little is known about the processes through which this association occurs.
Psychology · 13 papers · avg 2018.4 · strong evidence - OBJECTIVE: Medical comorbidity is common among children with anxiety disorders; however, little is known about the impact of such comorbidity on mental and functional health outcomes.
OBJECTIVE: Medical comorbidity is common among children with anxiety disorders; however, little is known about the impact of such comorbidity on mental and functional health outcomes.
Psychology · 13 papers · avg 2015.1 · strong evidence - Although research has identified oral language, print knowledge, and phonological sensitivity as important emergent literacy skills for the development of reading, few studies have examined the relati
Although research has identified oral language, print knowledge, and phonological sensitivity as important emergent literacy skills for the development of reading, few studies have examined the relations between these aspects of emergent li
Education · 12 papers · avg 2020.6 · strong evidence - However, few studies have confirmed the influence of family functioning on poststroke depression or explored the association among daily activities, family functioning, and poststroke depression.
However, few studies have confirmed the influence of family functioning on poststroke depression or explored the association among daily activities, family functioning, and poststroke depression.
Psychology · 12 papers · avg 2013.4 · strong evidence - Mindfulness‐based stress‐reduction therapies have emerged as a potential intervention and have shown promising results, though studies of efficacy in adolescent populations are lacking.
Mindfulness‐based stress‐reduction therapies have emerged as a potential intervention and have shown promising results, though studies of efficacy in adolescent populations are lacking.
Psychology · 12 papers · avg 2021.7 · strong evidence - However, few studies have examined contextual factors that may impact how peer victimization contributes to these symptoms in middle childhood, especially in the form of victimization.
However, few studies have examined contextual factors that may impact how peer victimization contributes to these symptoms in middle childhood, especially in the form of victimization.
Psychology · 11 papers · avg 2018.7 · moderate evidence - BACKGROUND: While the association between anxiety and postpartum depression is well known, few studies have investigated the relationship between these two states and parenting stress.
BACKGROUND: While the association between anxiety and postpartum depression is well known, few studies have investigated the relationship between these two states and parenting stress.
Psychology · 11 papers · avg 2014.6 · moderate evidence - , conservatives’ scepticism about climate change and its severity) remain underexplored.
, conservatives’ scepticism about climate change and its severity) remain underexplored.
Earth Science · 10 papers · avg 2020.4 · moderate evidence - Accordingly, further investigation into e-learning use in Kenya is required in order to fill in this gap of research, and extend the body of existing literature by highlighting major quality determina
Accordingly, further investigation into e-learning use in Kenya is required in order to fill in this gap of research, and extend the body of existing literature by highlighting major quality determinants in the application of e-learning for
Education · 10 papers · avg 2021 · moderate evidence - Potential long-lasting adverse effects of child maltreatment have been widely reported, although little is known about the distinctive long-term impact of differing types of maltreatment.
Potential long-lasting adverse effects of child maltreatment have been widely reported, although little is known about the distinctive long-term impact of differing types of maltreatment.
Psychology · 10 papers · avg 2022.3 · moderate evidence - However, the influence of the soil fauna on microbial communities remains poorly understood.
However, the influence of the soil fauna on microbial communities remains poorly understood.
Agriculture · 9 papers · avg 2022.2 · moderate evidence - The in-depth activation mechanism of oxygen species (including lattice oxygen and gaseous oxygen) for catalytic oxidation reactions has not been elucidated and still remains a question on the experime
The in-depth activation mechanism of oxygen species (including lattice oxygen and gaseous oxygen) for catalytic oxidation reactions has not been elucidated and still remains a question on the experimental level.
Chemistry · 9 papers · avg 2023.8 · moderate evidence - However, the design of catalytic sites remains unclear, which limits further advancements.
However, the design of catalytic sites remains unclear, which limits further advancements.
Chemistry · 9 papers · avg 2013.2 · moderate evidence - There has been limited research on finding effective ways to help international students overcome these challenges, despite numerous studies exploring the factors contributing to international student
There has been limited research on finding effective ways to help international students overcome these challenges, despite numerous studies exploring the factors contributing to international students' disengagement, such as cultural and l
Education · 9 papers · avg 2020.2 · moderate evidence - However, the use of this media has not been addressed in terms of educating preservice teachers, in‐service teachers, and graduate students about the characteristics, stereotypes, social‐emotional nee
However, the use of this media has not been addressed in terms of educating preservice teachers, in‐service teachers, and graduate students about the characteristics, stereotypes, social‐emotional needs, diverse populations, parenting issue
Education · 9 papers · avg 2003.8 · moderate evidence - Professional development for educators is needed to enable them to guide students in using AI ethically and effectively.
Professional development for educators is needed to enable them to guide students in using AI ethically and effectively.
Education · 9 papers · avg 2026 · moderate evidence - The study employed a pre-experimental research design, which limits causal inference and internal validity.
The study employed a pre-experimental research design, which limits causal inference and internal validity.
Education · 9 papers · avg 2026 · moderate evidence - Many studies on test anxiety, test performance, and test taking have performed, whereas only a few studies have dealt with the relationship between test anxiety and test-taking skills.
Many studies on test anxiety, test performance, and test taking have performed, whereas only a few studies have dealt with the relationship between test anxiety and test-taking skills.
Psychology · 9 papers · avg 2014.8 · moderate evidence - Postpartum depression is a risk factor for sexual dysfunction; however, the association between depressive symptoms and how postpartum sexual dysfunction evolves has not been examined.
Postpartum depression is a risk factor for sexual dysfunction; however, the association between depressive symptoms and how postpartum sexual dysfunction evolves has not been examined.
Psychology · 9 papers · avg 2013.4 · moderate evidence - Biomolecular budget of persistent, microbial-derived soil organic carbon: The importance of underexplored pools.
Biomolecular budget of persistent, microbial-derived soil organic carbon: The importance of underexplored pools.
Agriculture · 8 papers · avg 2023.2 · moderate evidence - Evaluation with a wetland- specific metric showed KDE consistently overestimated range extent and included unsuitable habitats, and a-LoCoH yielded mixed results, but these indicated that the method w
Evaluation with a wetland- specific metric showed KDE consistently overestimated range extent and included unsuitable habitats, and a-LoCoH yielded mixed results, but these indicated that the method was not effective in excluding unused hab
Biology · 8 papers · avg 2026 · moderate evidence - Although large language models often produce impressive outputs, it remains unclear how they perform in real-world scenarios requiring strong reasoning skills and expert domain knowledge.
Although large language models often produce impressive outputs, it remains unclear how they perform in real-world scenarios requiring strong reasoning skills and expert domain knowledge.
Computer Science · 8 papers · avg 2025.8 · moderate evidence - Although the merits of maintaining a market orientation have been extensively discussed in the literature, studies examining the empirical link between market orientation and performance have shown mi
Although the merits of maintaining a market orientation have been extensively discussed in the literature, studies examining the empirical link between market orientation and performance have shown mixed results.
Economics · 8 papers · avg 2011.2 · moderate evidence - Although TESOL in-service teacher education committed to culturally sustaining pedagogy (Paris, 2012) has underscored the critical role of teachers' professional subjectivities for student achievement
Although TESOL in-service teacher education committed to culturally sustaining pedagogy (Paris, 2012) has underscored the critical role of teachers' professional subjectivities for student achievement, relatively few studies have attempted
Education · 8 papers · avg 2024.4 · moderate evidence - Although studies in the instructional leadership literature have vastly examined instructional leadership and its relationship with various variables, few studies have focused on school principals’ ev
Although studies in the instructional leadership literature have vastly examined instructional leadership and its relationship with various variables, few studies have focused on school principals’ evaluations of their instructional leaders
Education · 8 papers · avg 2018.4 · moderate evidence - While family resilience has been examined as a protective factor for specific mental health outcomes, few studies have investigated its role as a distinct mediator in adolescent MEDBH.
While family resilience has been examined as a protective factor for specific mental health outcomes, few studies have investigated its role as a distinct mediator in adolescent MEDBH.
Psychology · 8 papers · avg 2022.9 · moderate evidence - Intimate partner violence (IPV) can negatively affect children's well-being and development, but few studies have looked specifically at parenting as experienced by IPV victims and abusers.
Intimate partner violence (IPV) can negatively affect children's well-being and development, but few studies have looked specifically at parenting as experienced by IPV victims and abusers.
Psychology · 8 papers · avg 2017.6 · moderate evidence - However, few studies have examined the effects of spiritual reminiscence, which emphasizes on reconnecting and enhancing the meaning of one's own experience, on patients with dementia.
However, few studies have examined the effects of spiritual reminiscence, which emphasizes on reconnecting and enhancing the meaning of one's own experience, on patients with dementia.
Psychology · 8 papers · avg 2013.8 · moderate evidence - In spite of a large body of research in the field of emotion regulation, this subject has not yet been studied vigorously in naturalistic settings, especially not in the context of task performance.
In spite of a large body of research in the field of emotion regulation, this subject has not yet been studied vigorously in naturalistic settings, especially not in the context of task performance.
Psychology · 8 papers · avg 2016.6 · moderate evidence - There is insufficient information on the impact of soil and forest type on the chemical properties of soil, soil organic matter and humus form.
There is insufficient information on the impact of soil and forest type on the chemical properties of soil, soil organic matter and humus form.
Agriculture · 7 papers · avg 2021.4 · moderate evidence - Although aboveground biodiversity has been extensively studied, the impact of nutrient enrichment on soil microbial populations remains unclear.
Although aboveground biodiversity has been extensively studied, the impact of nutrient enrichment on soil microbial populations remains unclear.
Agriculture · 7 papers · avg 2025 · moderate evidence - Urban agriculture soils are commonly amended with compost to improve fertility, yet the functional responses of these systems to biochar additions across application rates remain poorly understood.
Urban agriculture soils are commonly amended with compost to improve fertility, yet the functional responses of these systems to biochar additions across application rates remain poorly understood.
Agriculture · 7 papers · avg 2024.1 · moderate evidence - Santosh Bhattarai, Bishal Prasad Neupane, Bivek Gautam, Prabin Shrestha, Ashley R. Olson, Fiona Hogan & Wendy Wright, Pp. 28807–28829 Dietary assessment of tadpoles of selected rhacophorid frogs (Poly
Santosh Bhattarai, Bishal Prasad Neupane, Bivek Gautam, Prabin Shrestha, Ashley R. Olson, Fiona Hogan & Wendy Wright, Pp. 28807–28829 Dietary assessment of tadpoles of selected rhacophorid frogs (Polypedates, Rhacophorus, Zhangixalus) (Amph
Biology · 7 papers · avg 2026 · moderate evidence - Abstract The reconstruction of Cu catalysts during electrochemical reduction of CO 2 is a widely known but poorly understood phenomenon.
Abstract The reconstruction of Cu catalysts during electrochemical reduction of CO 2 is a widely known but poorly understood phenomenon.
Chemistry · 7 papers · avg 2024.4 · moderate evidence - It remains to be seen whether similar relationships fit other countries and climates or change over time, such as with climate change.
It remains to be seen whether similar relationships fit other countries and climates or change over time, such as with climate change.
Earth Science · 7 papers · avg 2018.9 · moderate evidence - Abstract Although several studies have approached the environmental or economic impacts derived from the adoption of the circular economy's principles by businesses, the social dimension of the circul
Abstract Although several studies have approached the environmental or economic impacts derived from the adoption of the circular economy's principles by businesses, the social dimension of the circular model at the micro‐level is underexpl
Economics · 7 papers · avg 2023.6 · moderate evidence - Although its potential is widely acknowledged, further investigation is needed into K-12 teachers’ attitudes and perceptions towards integrating AI applications into educational practice, as well as t
Although its potential is widely acknowledged, further investigation is needed into K-12 teachers’ attitudes and perceptions towards integrating AI applications into educational practice, as well as the factors that shape these attitudes an
Education · 7 papers · avg 2025.7 · moderate evidence - While existing literature provides rich taxonomies of GBL tools and learning intentions, there is a gap in understanding how differing instructional approaches shape entrepreneurial competence develop
While existing literature provides rich taxonomies of GBL tools and learning intentions, there is a gap in understanding how differing instructional approaches shape entrepreneurial competence development—particularly in terms of depth, eng
Education · 7 papers · avg 2025.4 · moderate evidence - that learning it can be concluded Based on the findings of this literature the review, in implementation enhancing digital literacy among elementary represents an school students (SD/MI) approach with
that learning it can be concluded Based on the findings of this literature the review, in implementation enhancing digital literacy among elementary represents an school students (SD/MI) approach with significant transformative potential, y
Education · 7 papers · avg 2025.6 · moderate evidence - This review follows a systematic process of reviewing and synthesising texts compiled in the Hub for Education for Refugees in Europe (HERE) Knowledge Base to fill the gaps in knowledge about gender‐r
This review follows a systematic process of reviewing and synthesising texts compiled in the Hub for Education for Refugees in Europe (HERE) Knowledge Base to fill the gaps in knowledge about gender‐related post‐migration experiences of ref
Education · 7 papers · avg 2023 · moderate evidence - Though there has been an increased focus on climate change in Hong Kong's educational policy and curriculum over the last decade, little is known about the impact of curricular implementation on young
Though there has been an increased focus on climate change in Hong Kong's educational policy and curriculum over the last decade, little is known about the impact of curricular implementation on young people's environmental and climate chan
Education · 7 papers · avg 2020.4 · moderate evidence - Although proponents support portfolios’ value to enhance the reflective thinking of novice teachers and imply that such thinking improves teachers’ practice, few studies have confirmed these assertion
Although proponents support portfolios’ value to enhance the reflective thinking of novice teachers and imply that such thinking improves teachers’ practice, few studies have confirmed these assertions by directly measuring in-depth reflect
Education · 7 papers · avg 2014.7 · moderate evidence - Recent literature from 2025 to 2026 has firmly established AI as a core driver in the methodological evolution of precision oncology for HCC. By implementing VFMs to mitigate imaging domain shifts and
Recent literature from 2025 to 2026 has firmly established AI as a core driver in the methodological evolution of precision oncology for HCC. By implementing VFMs to mitigate imaging domain shifts and deploying spatial deconvolution algorith
Medicine · 7 papers · avg 2026 · moderate evidence - Importance: Dual antiplatelet therapy has been demonstrated to be superior to single antiplatelet in reducing recurrent stroke among patients with transient ischemic attack or minor stroke, but robust
Importance: Dual antiplatelet therapy has been demonstrated to be superior to single antiplatelet in reducing recurrent stroke among patients with transient ischemic attack or minor stroke, but robust evidence for its effect in patients wit
Medicine · 7 papers · avg 2025.7 · moderate evidence - External validation is required before the model can be applied in clinical settings.
External validation is required before the model can be applied in clinical settings.
Medicine · 7 papers · avg 2026 · moderate evidence - Integration of AI literacy into clinical education and regulatory frameworks is needed for responsible implementation.
Integration of AI literacy into clinical education and regulatory frameworks is needed for responsible implementation.
Medicine · 7 papers · avg 2026 · moderate evidence - Vietnamese migrants constitute the largest Southeast Asian migrant group in Germany, yet there is no data on the relationship between the mental health status and acculturation among this population.
Vietnamese migrants constitute the largest Southeast Asian migrant group in Germany, yet there is no data on the relationship between the mental health status and acculturation among this population.
Psychology · 7 papers · avg 2009.3 · moderate evidence - CONCLUSIONS: Limited data from two studies suggest that support groups may be of psychological benefit to people with dementia by reducing depression and improving quality of life and self-esteem.
CONCLUSIONS: Limited data from two studies suggest that support groups may be of psychological benefit to people with dementia by reducing depression and improving quality of life and self-esteem.
Psychology · 7 papers · avg 2013.3 · moderate evidence - Whether environmental variables predict religious development and whether religious development, in turn, leads to greater well-being for individuals from broader environments remain unknown.
Whether environmental variables predict religious development and whether religious development, in turn, leads to greater well-being for individuals from broader environments remain unknown.
Psychology · 7 papers · avg 2020.9 · moderate evidence - Only a few studies have addressed these questions regarding the incidence and cumulative incidence of diagnosed depression from childhood to early adulthood and findings have been inconclusive.
Only a few studies have addressed these questions regarding the incidence and cumulative incidence of diagnosed depression from childhood to early adulthood and findings have been inconclusive.
Psychology · 7 papers · avg 2010.9 · moderate evidence - Biofertilizers can enhance plant growth, but little is known about their mode of interaction.
Biofertilizers can enhance plant growth, but little is known about their mode of interaction.
Agriculture · 6 papers · avg 2024.7 · weak evidence - Despite the potential use of biochar in the Midwest, United States, few studies have examined biochar in Extension.
Despite the potential use of biochar in the Midwest, United States, few studies have examined biochar in Extension.
Agriculture · 6 papers · avg 2024.2 · weak evidence - However, it remains unknown how their combination affects mineralization and stabilization of soil organic carbon (SOC).
However, it remains unknown how their combination affects mineralization and stabilization of soil organic carbon (SOC).
Agriculture · 6 papers · avg 2025.7 · weak evidence - The framework requires exploration of explainable AI techniques to improve model interpretability for clinical deployment.
The framework requires exploration of explainable AI techniques to improve model interpretability for clinical deployment.
Computer Science · 6 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence - It remains unclear how static or dynamic vegetation affects hydrological simulations in humid regions, especially under drought conditions.
It remains unclear how static or dynamic vegetation affects hydrological simulations in humid regions, especially under drought conditions.
Earth Science · 6 papers · avg 2020.8 · weak evidence