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• Evaluating the approach on other ADMET endpoints and datasets. Investigating the effect of the thresholds on circuit size and model performance. Exploring the application of quantum-inspired methods t

  Evaluating the approach on other ADMET endpoints and datasets. Investigating the effect of the thresholds on circuit size and model performance. Exploring the application of quantum-inspired methods to other machine learning tasks in drug d

  Physics · 4 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• Abstract Many of the best-performing perovskite photovoltaic devices make use of 2D/3D interfaces, which improve efficiency and stability – but it remains unclear how the conversion of 3D-to-2D perovs

  Abstract Many of the best-performing perovskite photovoltaic devices make use of 2D/3D interfaces, which improve efficiency and stability – but it remains unclear how the conversion of 3D-to-2D perovskite occurs and how these interfaces are

  Physics · 4 papers · avg 2024.2 · weak evidence
• The current understanding of cosmology lacks a unified explanation for expansion, large-scale structure, and the dark sector. The nature of the cosmological constant is still unknown. The dark sector

  The current understanding of cosmology lacks a unified explanation for expansion, large-scale structure, and the dark sector. The nature of the cosmological constant is still unknown. The dark sector is a major component of the universe, bu

  Physics · 4 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• Abstract Polarization-sensitive two-dimensional (2D) photodetectors are important for imaging, optical communication, and weak-signal recognition, yet their performance is often limited by the intrins

  Abstract Polarization-sensitive two-dimensional (2D) photodetectors are important for imaging, optical communication, and weak-signal recognition, yet their performance is often limited by the intrinsic anisotropy of the 2D semiconductor ch

  Physics · 4 papers · avg 2025.2 · weak evidence
• The lack of understanding of why classical gravity can entangle despite theory-independent no-go theorems. The need for a theory-independent certification of the non-classical nature of gravity. The i

  The lack of understanding of why classical gravity can entangle despite theory-independent no-go theorems. The need for a theory-independent certification of the non-classical nature of gravity. The importance of studying low-energy quantum

  Physics · 4 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• The challenges of providing counseling services to older adults include categorizing the groups of people in need of the service. Ageist attitudes and limited economic opportunities can make it diffic

  The challenges of providing counseling services to older adults include categorizing the groups of people in need of the service. Ageist attitudes and limited economic opportunities can make it difficult for older adults to adjust to transi

  Psychology · 4 papers · avg 1990.6 · weak evidence
• Should utilize comprehensive dietary records, biomarkers (such as inflammatory cytokines and gut microbiome profiles), and to develop multifaceted “food–nutrient– nutrient databases metabolome–mood” fra

  should utilize comprehensive dietary records, biomarkers (such as inflammatory cytokines and gut microbiome profiles), and to develop multifaceted “food–nutrient– nutrient databases metabolome–mood” frameworks, thereby translating our findings

  Psychology · 4 papers · avg 2025.6 · weak evidence
• The relationship between greenspace and children's outcomes remains largely untested in large general-population studies. Prior studies have not explicitly considered the moderating role of season. Th

  The relationship between greenspace and children's outcomes remains largely untested in large general-population studies. Prior studies have not explicitly considered the moderating role of season. There is a need to investigate the role of

  Psychology · 4 papers · avg 2025.4 · weak evidence
• Future studies can investigate the development of psycho-educational programs designed to enhance athletes' cognitive flexibility. Research can examine the relationship between cognitive flexibility a

  Future studies can investigate the development of psycho-educational programs designed to enhance athletes' cognitive flexibility. Research can examine the relationship between cognitive flexibility and other factors influencing psychologic

  Psychology · 4 papers · avg 2025.8 · weak evidence
• Further studies are needed to investigate the long-term effects of PTSD on military personnel. Research on the effectiveness of interventions to prevent and treat PTSD in military personnel is needed.

  Further studies are needed to investigate the long-term effects of PTSD on military personnel. Research on the effectiveness of interventions to prevent and treat PTSD in military personnel is needed. Studies on the impact of PTSD on the fa

  Psychology · 4 papers · avg 2024.8 · weak evidence
• The complexity of the relationship between parental conflict and adolescent anxiety. The need to address parental conflict as a significant risk factor for adolescent mental health. The need to priori

  The complexity of the relationship between parental conflict and adolescent anxiety. The need to address parental conflict as a significant risk factor for adolescent mental health. The need to prioritize the quality of the parental relatio

  Psychology · 4 papers · avg 2025.2 · weak evidence
• Prior research has relied on convenience samples, combined disparate religiosity/spirituality constructs, and rarely tested nonlinear associations. The study aims to address this gap by examining asso

  Prior research has relied on convenience samples, combined disparate religiosity/spirituality constructs, and rarely tested nonlinear associations. The study aims to address this gap by examining associations between death anxiety and multi

  Psychology · 4 papers · avg 1997.2 · weak evidence
• One challenge is the limited availability of data on bullying and depression in East Asian adolescents. Another challenge is the difficulty in comparing findings across different cultural contexts. A

  One challenge is the limited availability of data on bullying and depression in East Asian adolescents. Another challenge is the difficulty in comparing findings across different cultural contexts. A third challenge is the need to develop e

  Psychology · 4 papers · avg 2025.5 · weak evidence
• While this review provides support for the efficacy of psychological interventions in reducing anxiety related to public speaking, rigorous research is warranted to examine long-term efficacy, real-wo

  While this review provides support for the efficacy of psychological interventions in reducing anxiety related to public speaking, rigorous research is warranted to examine long-term efficacy, real-world implications, self-efficacy developm

  Psychology · 4 papers · avg 1990.4 · weak evidence
• There is a lack of knowledge about the mental health of female refugees. Prior studies have not adequately addressed the impact of sociodemographic and migration-related factors on refugees' mental he

  There is a lack of knowledge about the mental health of female refugees. Prior studies have not adequately addressed the impact of sociodemographic and migration-related factors on refugees' mental health. There is a need for studies that a

  Psychology · 4 papers · avg 2024.6 · weak evidence
• Further studies should examine the impact of socioeconomic factors on mental health outcomes. Research should investigate the effectiveness of public health campaigns in reducing stigma and promoting

  Further studies should examine the impact of socioeconomic factors on mental health outcomes. Research should investigate the effectiveness of public health campaigns in reducing stigma and promoting help-seeking behaviors. Studies should e

  Psychology · 4 papers · avg 2023.2 · weak evidence
• Further studies are needed to investigate the neural mechanisms underlying mathematics anxiety. Research should focus on developing practice- and education-based application strategies to enhance nume

  Further studies are needed to investigate the neural mechanisms underlying mathematics anxiety. Research should focus on developing practice- and education-based application strategies to enhance numerical performance. Studies should examin

  Psychology · 4 papers · avg 2018 · weak evidence
• Future studies should address these gaps by collecting comprehensive pandemic-related, socioeconomic, clinical, and protective factor data. We lacked data on participants’ or family members’ COVID-19

  Future studies should address these gaps by collecting comprehensive pandemic-related, socioeconomic, clinical, and protective factor data. We lacked data on participants’ or family members’ COVID-19 infection status, income loss, employmen

  Psychology · 4 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• The lack of research examining the full spectrum of maternal mental health. The need to investigate the differential effects of positive and negative maternal mental health on childhood depressive sym

  The lack of research examining the full spectrum of maternal mental health. The need to investigate the differential effects of positive and negative maternal mental health on childhood depressive symptoms. The importance of understanding t

  Psychology · 4 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• Although it is generally assumed that subjects can introspect on their cognitive processes and have no difficulty in assigning numerical values to the imposed cognitive load, little is known about how

  Although it is generally assumed that subjects can introspect on their cognitive processes and have no difficulty in assigning numerical values to the imposed cognitive load, little is known about how visual characteristics of the rating sc

  Psychology · 4 papers · avg 2023.8 · weak evidence
• Future studies should examine the longitudinal relationship between children's anxiety and sleep habits. Future studies should investigate the impact of parents' emotion regulation skills on children'

  Future studies should examine the longitudinal relationship between children's anxiety and sleep habits. Future studies should investigate the impact of parents' emotion regulation skills on children's sleep habits. Future studies should de

  Psychology · 4 papers · avg 2025.5 · weak evidence
• More outcome and evaluation research is needed to demonstrate the effectiveness of consultation. Comprehensive training models are needed for counselor educators. Consultation-program-development mode

  More outcome and evaluation research is needed to demonstrate the effectiveness of consultation. Comprehensive training models are needed for counselor educators. Consultation-program-development models are needed to help practitioners plan

  Psychology · 4 papers · avg 1972 · weak evidence
• The study identifies a gap in understanding the effectiveness of environmental policies in the tourism sector. There is a lack of empirical research on the impact of environmental governance on sustai

  The study identifies a gap in understanding the effectiveness of environmental policies in the tourism sector. There is a lack of empirical research on the impact of environmental governance on sustainability outcomes in the tourism sector.

  Social Science · 4 papers · avg 2025.5 · weak evidence
• The need to balance land system objectives, including food production and biodiversity conservation - the need to address the root causes of biodiversity loss, including the conversion of natural ecos

  the need to balance land system objectives, including food production and biodiversity conservation - the need to address the root causes of biodiversity loss, including the conversion of natural ecosystems to farmland and the intensificati

  Social Science · 4 papers · avg 2025.2 · weak evidence
• Related design. and improved verification procedures the use of computational proposals have focused on strengthening oversight of the design phase of biological research through enhanced DNA synthesi

  Related design. and improved verification procedures the use of computational proposals have focused on strengthening oversight of the design phase of biological research through enhanced DNA synthesis screening, greater in transparency reg

  Social Science · 4 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• The gap in data governance and community accountability in the use of AI in public health agencies. The lack of a conceptual framework for responsible AI use in public health agencies, given the fragm

  The gap in data governance and community accountability in the use of AI in public health agencies. The lack of a conceptual framework for responsible AI use in public health agencies, given the fragmented health data collection and steward

  Social Science · 4 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• Organizations should focus on creating relevant and personalized advertisements that are informative and not repetitive to avoid irritating consumers. They should actively engage with audiences throug

  Organizations should focus on creating relevant and personalized advertisements that are informative and not repetitive to avoid irritating consumers. They should actively engage with audiences through comments, messages, and interactive co

  Social Science · 4 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• Digital transformation may exacerbate environmental pressures, deepen socio-economic inequalities, and reinforce institutional asymmetries. The study notes that digital transformation outcomes are not

  Digital transformation may exacerbate environmental pressures, deepen socio-economic inequalities, and reinforce institutional asymmetries. The study notes that digital transformation outcomes are not inherently beneficial. The study highli

  Social Science · 4 papers · avg 2025.8 · weak evidence
• OBJECTIVE: The Young Adult Alcohol Consequences Questionnaire (YAACQ) was designed to measure the various domains of alcohol-related problems experienced by emerging adults (EAs), but has primarily be

  OBJECTIVE: The Young Adult Alcohol Consequences Questionnaire (YAACQ) was designed to measure the various domains of alcohol-related problems experienced by emerging adults (EAs), but has primarily been used in college samples and it remain

  Social Science · 4 papers · avg 2024.5 · weak evidence
• The paper identifies a gap in the current understanding of the relationships between digital media use and children's health and well-being. It highlights the need to consider the broader context of d

  The paper identifies a gap in the current understanding of the relationships between digital media use and children's health and well-being. It highlights the need to consider the broader context of digital ecosystems and their influences o

  Social Science · 4 papers · avg 2025.8 · weak evidence
• The study identifies a research gap in understanding the relationship between technology, institutional cooperation, and sustainable development in urban tourism. There is a need for an in-depth under

  The study identifies a research gap in understanding the relationship between technology, institutional cooperation, and sustainable development in urban tourism. There is a need for an in-depth understanding of the practical applications o

  Social Science · 4 papers · avg 2025.8 · weak evidence
• There is a need to examine the effects of market competition, company size, and corporate governance on environmental performance in manufacturing companies in Indonesia. There is a lack of empirical

  The study faces challenges in identifying the causal relationship between ESG committee establishment and environmental penalties. The study needs to address treatment timing, observable selection, reverse causality, and potential self-sele

  Social Science · 4 papers · avg 2025.4 · weak evidence
• The paper identifies the need for sustainable livestock production methods and the potential of Precision Livestock Farming (PLF) to improve farming efficiency and animal health. It highlights the gap

  The paper identifies the need for sustainable livestock production methods and the potential of Precision Livestock Farming (PLF) to improve farming efficiency and animal health. It highlights the gap in predicting indoor temperatures in li

  Agriculture · 4 papers · avg 2024.8 · weak evidence
• Although exogenous salicylic acid (SA) and the abscisic acid (ABA) biosynthesis inhibitor fluridone can mitigate drought-induced yield losses, the mechanisms by which they enhance drought resistance t

  Although exogenous salicylic acid (SA) and the abscisic acid (ABA) biosynthesis inhibitor fluridone can mitigate drought-induced yield losses, the mechanisms by which they enhance drought resistance through regulating carbon allocation rema

  Agriculture · 4 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• The absence or simplification of preferential flow and lateral subsurface flow constitutes the dominant structural limitation in predictive models. The representation of soil water fluxes and subsurfa

  The absence or simplification of preferential flow and lateral subsurface flow constitutes the dominant structural limitation in predictive models. The representation of soil water fluxes and subsurface processes in predictive models remain

  Agriculture · 4 papers · avg 2025.8 · weak evidence
• There is a lack of understanding of how rhizosphere-driven differences in carbon impact denitrification in different soil compartments. The study identifies a gap in knowledge regarding the role of ca

  There is a lack of understanding of how rhizosphere-driven differences in carbon impact denitrification in different soil compartments. The study identifies a gap in knowledge regarding the role of carbon availability in mediating denitrifi

  Agriculture · 4 papers · avg 2025 · weak evidence
• Abstract Nitrogen (N) availability limits plant growth and soil carbon (C) sequestration in N‐limited ecosystems, however, plant and soil C feedback on the free‐living nitrogen fixation (FLNF) process

  Abstract Nitrogen (N) availability limits plant growth and soil carbon (C) sequestration in N‐limited ecosystems, however, plant and soil C feedback on the free‐living nitrogen fixation (FLNF) process is poorly understood.

  Agriculture · 4 papers · avg 2025.5 · weak evidence
• Trait prioritization studies have guided research, development and investment decisions for public-sector crop breeding programmes since the 1970s, but the research design, methods and tools underpinn

  Despite the importance of the crop, limited research work on breeding aspects has been undertaken, leading to lack of information on the understanding of levels of variability of genotypes for different traits and their interactions.

  Agriculture · 4 papers · avg 2022.8 · weak evidence
• Most soil-plant models of cadmium have not been extensively studied - The factors influencing the concentration of cadmium absorbed by rice are not well understood - There is a need for a model that c

  Most soil-plant models of cadmium have not been extensively studied - The factors influencing the concentration of cadmium absorbed by rice are not well understood - There is a need for a model that can predict cadmium content in rice using

  Agriculture · 4 papers · avg 2025 · weak evidence
• Abstract The dynamics of methane (CH4) cycling in high-latitude peatlands through different pathways of methanogenesis and methanotrophy are still poorly understood due to the spatiotemporal complexit

  Although litter significantly influences peatland carbon and nutrient dynamics by changing the overall lability of peatland organic matter, the physicochemical mechanisms of this impact-and thus its full scope-remain poorly understood.

  Agriculture · 4 papers · avg 2022.2 · weak evidence
• The mechanisms of postfire recovery in the arid regions of Eurasia are not well understood. There is a lack of knowledge on the role of burn severity and environmental factors in shaping forest recove

  The mechanisms of postfire recovery in the arid regions of Eurasia are not well understood. There is a lack of knowledge on the role of burn severity and environmental factors in shaping forest recovery trajectories. The study aims to addre

  Agriculture · 4 papers · avg 2024.5 · weak evidence
• Accurately identifying the frequency and hazard severity of flash droughts remains challenging due to multiple hydroclimatic drivers. The existing methods may not effectively capture the rapid onset a

  Accurately identifying the frequency and hazard severity of flash droughts remains challenging due to multiple hydroclimatic drivers. The existing methods may not effectively capture the rapid onset and intensification of flash droughts.

  Agriculture · 4 papers · avg 2025.5 · weak evidence
• Inherent requirement for low-viscosity bioinks imposes constraints on the mechanical stability of printed constructs, - achieving functional vascularization remains a critical limitation, - slow fusio

  inherent requirement for low-viscosity bioinks imposes constraints on the mechanical stability of printed constructs, - achieving functional vascularization remains a critical limitation, - slow fusion kinetics, - limited early mechanical s

  Biology · 4 papers · avg 2025.8 · weak evidence
• One challenge is matrix interference, which can affect the accuracy of biosensor technologies. Another challenge is the lack of standardization in biosensor technologies, which can limit their clinica

  One challenge is matrix interference, which can affect the accuracy of biosensor technologies. Another challenge is the lack of standardization in biosensor technologies, which can limit their clinical validation. The paper also identifies

  Biology · 4 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• Investigate the effects of other environments, such as humidity and temperature, on the corrosion behavior of the coating. Study the long-term stability of the coating in various environments. Develop

  Investigate the effects of other environments, such as humidity and temperature, on the corrosion behavior of the coating. Study the long-term stability of the coating in various environments. Develop new coatings with improved corrosion re

  Chemistry · 4 papers · avg 2025.8 · weak evidence
• The lack of research on the use of indurated laterites and lateritic soils as ferro-kaolinites for geopolymer synthesis. The need for a comparative study of the properties of geopolymer materials prod

  The lack of research on the use of indurated laterites and lateritic soils as ferro-kaolinites for geopolymer synthesis. The need for a comparative study of the properties of geopolymer materials produced from indurated laterites and lateri

  Chemistry · 4 papers · avg 2025.7 · weak evidence
• The investigation of other metal oxide nanoparticles as potential alternative catalysts for OER. The development of more efficient and cost-effective methods for synthesizing CuO nanoparticles. The ex

  The investigation of other metal oxide nanoparticles as potential alternative catalysts for OER. The development of more efficient and cost-effective methods for synthesizing CuO nanoparticles. The exploration of the use of CuO nanoparticle

  Chemistry · 4 papers · avg 2025.2 · weak evidence
• The limitations of anodic oxidation's oxidation capacity and scope. The slow kinetics of electrochemical decomposition of water molecules at the anode surface. The lack of a cost-effective and efficie

  The limitations of anodic oxidation's oxidation capacity and scope. The slow kinetics of electrochemical decomposition of water molecules at the anode surface. The lack of a cost-effective and efficient approach for industrial-scale electro

  Chemistry · 4 papers · avg 2025.4 · weak evidence
• There is a lack of standardized synthesis protocols for biogenic nanoparticles. Long-term toxicological data for biogenic nanoparticles are incomplete. The paper identifies the need for more rigorous

  There is a lack of standardized synthesis protocols for biogenic nanoparticles. Long-term toxicological data for biogenic nanoparticles are incomplete. The paper identifies the need for more rigorous in vivo and long-term safety assessments

  Chemistry · 4 papers · avg 2025.8 · weak evidence
• Current AI applications require extensive domain-specific fine-tuning or substantial annotated data. The traditional reliance on legal professionals is often a time-consuming and costly solution, crea

  Current AI applications require extensive domain-specific fine-tuning or substantial annotated data. The traditional reliance on legal professionals is often a time-consuming and costly solution, creating a barrier for small businesses and

  Computer Science · 4 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• The lack of a rigorous and realistic assessment protocol for federated intrusion detection under scenario shift, client heterogeneity, threshold-sensitive operation, and communication constraints. The

  The lack of a rigorous and realistic assessment protocol for federated intrusion detection under scenario shift, client heterogeneity, threshold-sensitive operation, and communication constraints. The need for a federated learning-based app

  Computer Science · 4 papers · avg 2025.5 · weak evidence
• Limited observational data in cold-arid regions results in oversimplified hydrological models. The need to represent landscape controls more explicitly in hydrological models. The individual contribut

  Limited observational data in cold-arid regions results in oversimplified hydrological models. The need to represent landscape controls more explicitly in hydrological models. The individual contributions of topography and vegetation are of

  Earth Science · 4 papers · avg 2024.6 · weak evidence
• The study does not provide a comprehensive analysis of the long-term effects of bleaching on Djibouti’s reefs. The research does not account for other potential factors contributing to coral bleaching

  The study does not provide a comprehensive analysis of the long-term effects of bleaching on Djibouti’s reefs. The research does not account for other potential factors contributing to coral bleaching. The study is limited to a specific reg

  Earth Science · 4 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• The sensitivity of tidal trends to data quality and changes in data. The limited availability of time-series data on beach slopes, which can lead to errors in estimations. The need to filter out large

  The sensitivity of tidal trends to data quality and changes in data. The limited availability of time-series data on beach slopes, which can lead to errors in estimations. The need to filter out large annual fluctuations in mean shorelines

  Earth Science · 4 papers · avg 2025.2 · weak evidence
• The wet bias in climate models over the Tibetan Plateau is not well addressed by current convection parameterization schemes. The schemes were originally developed for models with relatively coarse gr

  The wet bias in climate models over the Tibetan Plateau is not well addressed by current convection parameterization schemes. The schemes were originally developed for models with relatively coarse grid spacing, whereas the atmospheric proc

  Earth Science · 4 papers · avg 2025.8 · weak evidence
• ABSTRACT Extreme precipitation is projected to become more frequent and more intense due to climate change and associated thermodynamical effects, but the local response of atmospheric circulation und

  ABSTRACT Extreme precipitation is projected to become more frequent and more intense due to climate change and associated thermodynamical effects, but the local response of atmospheric circulation under future climate scenarios remains unce

  Earth Science · 4 papers · avg 2025.2 · weak evidence
• Climate change poses a significant challenge to predicting species distribution. Spatial sampling bias and model overfitting are technical challenges in species distribution modeling. The complexity o

  Climate change poses a significant challenge to predicting species distribution. Spatial sampling bias and model overfitting are technical challenges in species distribution modeling. The complexity of climate change scenarios and the need

  Earth Science · 4 papers · avg 2025.8 · weak evidence
• The need for effective strategies to reduce flood risk and enhance flood resilience in urban areas. The lack of real-time flood analysis, precise flood forecasting, and robust risk communications. The

  The need for effective strategies to reduce flood risk and enhance flood resilience in urban areas. The lack of real-time flood analysis, precise flood forecasting, and robust risk communications. The potential of geospatial digital twins t

  Earth Science · 4 papers · avg 2025.6 · weak evidence
• However, the relationship between water and sediment remains unclear, and accurately describing the hydrograph of such flows continues to pose significant challenges due to the complexity of the debri

  However, the relationship between water and sediment remains unclear, and accurately describing the hydrograph of such flows continues to pose significant challenges due to the complexity of the debris flood process and the difficulties ass

  Earth Science · 4 papers · avg 2024 · weak evidence
• The paper identifies the challenge of underestimating PM 2.5 concentrations using WRF-Chem. The study finds that aerosol composition is different from measurements, which is a challenge. The paper als

  The paper identifies the challenge of underestimating PM 2.5 concentrations using WRF-Chem. The study finds that aerosol composition is different from measurements, which is a challenge. The paper also identifies the need to investigate mis

  Earth Science · 4 papers · avg 2025.5 · weak evidence