Research gap analyses

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• While previous studies have found significant relationships between racial microagressions, depression, and anxiety, few studies have examined the effects of racial microaggressions on traumatic stres

  While previous studies have found significant relationships between racial microagressions, depression, and anxiety, few studies have examined the effects of racial microaggressions on traumatic stress.

  Psychology · 3 papers · avg 2017.7 · weak evidence
• Although reliable screening depends on the stability of the assessed developmental domains, little is known about the stability of motor and cognitive performance in preschool children.

  Although reliable screening depends on the stability of the assessed developmental domains, little is known about the stability of motor and cognitive performance in preschool children.

  Psychology · 3 papers · avg 2020 · weak evidence
• Although sleep complaints are common among patients with Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), polysomnographic studies examining sleep abnormalities in PTSD have produced inconsistent results.

  Although sleep complaints are common among patients with Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), polysomnographic studies examining sleep abnormalities in PTSD have produced inconsistent results.

  Psychology · 3 papers · avg 2010.3 · weak evidence
• BACKGROUND: Few studies have evaluated whether pandemic-related stressors, worries, and social distancing have affected the mental health of pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  BACKGROUND: Few studies have evaluated whether pandemic-related stressors, worries, and social distancing have affected the mental health of pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Psychology · 3 papers · avg 2023 · weak evidence
• Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is effective for treating chronic pain, but little is known about the mechanisms that might facilitate or hinder its utility when delivered by videoconference.

  Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is effective for treating chronic pain, but little is known about the mechanisms that might facilitate or hinder its utility when delivered by videoconference.

  Psychology · 3 papers · avg 2019.3 · weak evidence
• Much is hypothesised but little is known about the effects of early adversity on school experience, academic attainment and career aspiration for children and young people adopted from care.

  Much is hypothesised but little is known about the effects of early adversity on school experience, academic attainment and career aspiration for children and young people adopted from care.

  Psychology · 3 papers · avg 2018.3 · weak evidence
• OBJECTIVE: Emotion dysregulation has been consistently linked to suicide ideation and attempt, but an explanatory model for this relationship has not been adequately investigated in adolescents.

  OBJECTIVE: Emotion dysregulation has been consistently linked to suicide ideation and attempt, but an explanatory model for this relationship has not been adequately investigated in adolescents.

  Psychology · 3 papers · avg 2010.3 · weak evidence
• Additionally, gender differences in adjustment have been observed, with men often facing greater challenges, although findings remain inconsistent and the underlying mechanisms are still unclear.

  Additionally, gender differences in adjustment have been observed, with men often facing greater challenges, although findings remain inconsistent and the underlying mechanisms are still unclear.

  Psychology · 3 papers · avg 2015 · weak evidence
• The fulfilment of social needs is essential for human beings to function well and thrive, but little is known about how social needs are differentially associated with types of well-functioning.

  The fulfilment of social needs is essential for human beings to function well and thrive, but little is known about how social needs are differentially associated with types of well-functioning.

  Psychology · 3 papers · avg 2018.3 · weak evidence
• Women in urban neighborhoods often face disproportionately higher levels of environmental and social stressors; however, the health effects from urban stressors remains poorly understood.

  Women in urban neighborhoods often face disproportionately higher levels of environmental and social stressors; however, the health effects from urban stressors remains poorly understood.

  Psychology · 3 papers · avg 2019.3 · weak evidence
• Thus, from a public health point of view and in light of the psychosocial consequences, early development of secondary sexual characteristics is a domain that needs to be investigated.

  Thus, from a public health point of view and in light of the psychosocial consequences, early development of secondary sexual characteristics is a domain that needs to be investigated.

  Psychology · 3 papers · avg 2010.7 · weak evidence
• CONCLUSIONS: Results suggest that depression involves altered reward processing and underscore the need for further investigation of relations among development, affective disorders, and reward proces

  CONCLUSIONS: Results suggest that depression involves altered reward processing and underscore the need for further investigation of relations among development, affective disorders, and reward processing.

  Psychology · 3 papers · avg 2012.7 · weak evidence
• Psychosocial interventions focused on addressing COVID-19 anxiety are warranted for women with high-risk pregnancies in Turkey and for those living in other areas of the world as well.

  Psychosocial interventions focused on addressing COVID-19 anxiety are warranted for women with high-risk pregnancies in Turkey and for those living in other areas of the world as well.

  Psychology · 3 papers · avg 2021.7 · weak evidence
• Both clinical and subclinical depression are associated with social impairment; however, few studies have examined the impact of social contact in the daily lives of people with depressive symptoms.

  Both clinical and subclinical depression are associated with social impairment; however, few studies have examined the impact of social contact in the daily lives of people with depressive symptoms.

  Psychology · 3 papers · avg 2014.3 · weak evidence
• Altering cognitive biases associated with social anxiety has been suggested as potentially beneficial; however, little is known about the comparative effectiveness of such interventions.

  Altering cognitive biases associated with social anxiety has been suggested as potentially beneficial; however, little is known about the comparative effectiveness of such interventions.

  Psychology · 3 papers · avg 2017 · weak evidence
• Poor sleep quality is closely linked to elevated fatigue levels and postpartum depression, yet the specific mechanisms remain underexplored, particularly in the early postpartum weeks.

  Poor sleep quality is closely linked to elevated fatigue levels and postpartum depression, yet the specific mechanisms remain underexplored, particularly in the early postpartum weeks.

  Psychology · 3 papers · avg 2020 · weak evidence
• Abstract Despite the increasing research to determine the influence of environmental sustainability orientation (ESO) and corporate social responsibility (CSR) on environmental performance, our unders

  Abstract Despite the increasing research to determine the influence of environmental sustainability orientation (ESO) and corporate social responsibility (CSR) on environmental performance, our understanding is to see the mediating effect o

  Social Science · 3 papers · avg 2024.7 · weak evidence
• Based on the findings, it is recommended that banks in Edo State implement continuous cybersecurity aware- ness programs to enhance staff knowledge and vigilance. Management should ensure full deploym

  Based on the findings, it is recommended that banks in Edo State implement continuous cybersecurity aware- ness programs to enhance staff knowledge and vigilance. Management should ensure full deployment and regular updating of technologica

  Social Science · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• Strategic Investment: Government and institutional leadership must prioritize stable power supply, internet access, and regular equipment upgrades. 2. Targeted Training: Ongoing professional developme

  Strategic Investment: Government and institutional leadership must prioritize stable power supply, internet access, and regular equipment upgrades. 2. Targeted Training: Ongoing professional development focused on AI literacy and practical

  Social Science · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• Whereas AI technologies continue to grow rapidly in health research, there is limited knowledge on research ethics committees’ (REC) current practices and challenges experienced when reviewing AI heal

  Whereas AI technologies continue to grow rapidly in health research, there is limited knowledge on research ethics committees’ (REC) current practices and challenges experienced when reviewing AI health research in low resource settings lik

  Social Science · 3 papers · avg 2025.7 · weak evidence
• Scholars have thus called for further study of community attitudes in hot spots to guide police in the formulation of hot spot strategies—an issue that is especially salient given recent public contro

  Scholars have thus called for further study of community attitudes in hot spots to guide police in the formulation of hot spot strategies—an issue that is especially salient given recent public controversy surrounding policing, particularly

  Social Science · 3 papers · avg 2023.5 · weak evidence
• It contributes to the literature by examining the impact of under-researched factors such as board meetings and audit committee characteristics and provides insights into the conflicting findings on b

  It contributes to the literature by examining the impact of under-researched factors such as board meetings and audit committee characteristics and provides insights into the conflicting findings on board characteristics and ownership struc

  Social Science · 3 papers · avg 2025 · weak evidence
• Alcohol use was associated with adverse physical health, illicit drug use, mental health problems, and victimization of sexual violence, although its associations with HIV/sexually transmitted infecti

  Alcohol use was associated with adverse physical health, illicit drug use, mental health problems, and victimization of sexual violence, although its associations with HIV/sexually transmitted infections and unprotected sex among FSWs were

  Social Science · 3 papers · avg 2014.3 · weak evidence
• Moreover, in reviewing the literature on Indonesian elections, we find that, first, the study of electoral behavior in Indonesia has made little effort to employ existing theoretical frameworks; secon

  Moreover, in reviewing the literature on Indonesian elections, we find that, first, the study of electoral behavior in Indonesia has made little effort to employ existing theoretical frameworks; second, quantitative studies are scarce; and

  Social Science · 3 papers · avg 2025 · weak evidence
• The article raises the need for further studies into causal mechanisms of size by including more small states into international comparative research, turning attention to qualitative comparative stud

  The article raises the need for further studies into causal mechanisms of size by including more small states into international comparative research, turning attention to qualitative comparative studies, and taking a closer look at the lin

  Social Science · 3 papers · avg 2025.2 · weak evidence
• trace longer research. Longitudinal several productive directions land studies that for commodification and social time restructuring over horizons would strengthen causal claims. Comparative research

  trace longer research. Longitudinal several productive directions land studies that for commodification and social time restructuring over horizons would strengthen causal claims. Comparative research across multiple Balinese traditional vil

  Social Science · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• Using data from the Mobile Youth Survey, a multiple cohort longitudinal study of adolescents living in impoverished neighborhoods, we have reduced gaps in the literature by identifying trajectories of

  Using data from the Mobile Youth Survey, a multiple cohort longitudinal study of adolescents living in impoverished neighborhoods, we have reduced gaps in the literature by identifying trajectories of alcohol use for males and females separ

  Social Science · 3 papers · avg 2020 · weak evidence
• While previous research has shown an association between substance use and risky sexual behavior, there is limited data on how these associations vary based on demographic modifiers such as race, sex,

  While previous research has shown an association between substance use and risky sexual behavior, there is limited data on how these associations vary based on demographic modifiers such as race, sex, and sexual identity among sexually acti

  Social Science · 3 papers · avg 2016.3 · weak evidence
• By simultaneously integrating employee HRM exposure and HRM perception, which remains scarce in the literature, the authors find that a high HRM exposure is not sufficient to improve job satisfaction

  By simultaneously integrating employee HRM exposure and HRM perception, which remains scarce in the literature, the authors find that a high HRM exposure is not sufficient to improve job satisfaction when employee HRM perception is taken in

  Social Science · 3 papers · avg 2017 · weak evidence
• Even as attention is drawn to the increasing number of individuals who experience health inequalities in the United States, little is known about the health inequalities experienced by individuals wit

  Even as attention is drawn to the increasing number of individuals who experience health inequalities in the United States, little is known about the health inequalities experienced by individuals with intellectual and developmental disabil

  Social Science · 3 papers · avg 2014.7 · weak evidence
• Abstract Although the literature on informal care-giving for older parents shows that daughters have a higher tendency to provide care compared with sons, only a few studies have focused on the gender

  Abstract Although the literature on informal care-giving for older parents shows that daughters have a higher tendency to provide care compared with sons, only a few studies have focused on the gender composition of all children or parents’

  Social Science · 3 papers · avg 2013.3 · weak evidence
• Considering the important role religions play in Indonesian lives, we were specifically interested in looking at how religions influence people’s perceptions of human-nature relationships, which so fa

  Considering the important role religions play in Indonesian lives, we were specifically interested in looking at how religions influence people’s perceptions of human-nature relationships, which so far has not been explored sufficiently in

  Social Science · 3 papers · avg 2025 · weak evidence
• While the rise of populist parties in Europe in the last decade is quite evident and well-studied, what remains understudied is how this phenomenon interacts with other transformations that are curren

  While the rise of populist parties in Europe in the last decade is quite evident and well-studied, what remains understudied is how this phenomenon interacts with other transformations that are currently shaping parties and party systems in

  Social Science · 3 papers · avg 2019.3 · weak evidence
• Despite a gradual rising awareness of nontraditional partnerships and family forms, the parenting and family formation intentions of same-sex couples and their experiences of living as nontraditional

  Despite a gradual rising awareness of nontraditional partnerships and family forms, the parenting and family formation intentions of same-sex couples and their experiences of living as nontraditional families in Japanese society are still r

  Social Science · 3 papers · avg 2018.3 · weak evidence
• Abstract While a great deal of research has been conducted on implications of integrative policies targeted at migrants, later-life migrants and their relational and spatial negotiations and enactment

  Abstract While a great deal of research has been conducted on implications of integrative policies targeted at migrants, later-life migrants and their relational and spatial negotiations and enactments of the policy-driven discourse of inte

  Social Science · 3 papers · avg 2021 · weak evidence
• Although religiosity has been shown to be associated with positive outcomes in studies of general population samples, few studies have considered the potential differential effect of religiosity on th

  Although religiosity has been shown to be associated with positive outcomes in studies of general population samples, few studies have considered the potential differential effect of religiosity on those who are consolidating gay, lesbian,

  Social Science · 3 papers · avg 2016.7 · weak evidence
• For example, studies of women’s political involvement that did not account for difference among groups of women failed to account for how ethno-racial, sexual orientation, nativity, disability, or rel

  For example, studies of women’s political involvement that did not account for difference among groups of women failed to account for how ethno-racial, sexual orientation, nativity, disability, or religion may have influenced women’s politi

  Social Science · 3 papers · avg 2017.3 · weak evidence
• First, we demonstrate why this overview is needed, in part because of an increasing emphasis on finding sound ways of appraising qualitative studies, the lack of agreement on quality markers, and the

  First, we demonstrate why this overview is needed, in part because of an increasing emphasis on finding sound ways of appraising qualitative studies, the lack of agreement on quality markers, and the variety of qualitative research methodol

  Social Science · 3 papers · avg 2018 · weak evidence
• Despite the high relevance of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in current business practice and the considerable research on CSR outcomes in consumer markets, investigations of its influence on o

  Despite the high relevance of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in current business practice and the considerable research on CSR outcomes in consumer markets, investigations of its influence on organizational business relationships are

  Social Science · 3 papers · avg 2018 · weak evidence
• By focusing on both ownership and innovativeness as distinct drivers, the study provides a more detailed explanation of how female entrepreneurship translates into sustained household wellbeing, there

  By focusing on both ownership and innovativeness as distinct drivers, the study provides a more detailed explanation of how female entrepreneurship translates into sustained household wellbeing, thereby filling a clear contextual and method

  Social Science · 3 papers · avg 2015.7 · weak evidence
• Research limitations/implications The small sample of the responding companies operating in one country, the different F&B sub-sectors, the subjective perceptions of only one representative per co

  Research limitations/implications The small sample of the responding companies operating in one country, the different F&B sub-sectors, the subjective perceptions of only one representative per company and the cross-sectional nature of

  Social Science · 3 papers · avg 2021.3 · weak evidence
• The network analysis also suggests that much work remains to be done to develop a meaningful sense of community based on the new administrative boundaries, with very little evidence of cross-community

  The network analysis also suggests that much work remains to be done to develop a meaningful sense of community based on the new administrative boundaries, with very little evidence of cross-community cooperation, coalition building or issu

  Social Science · 3 papers · avg 2012 · weak evidence
• Introduction Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD) and problematic pornography use (PPU) frequently co-occur with substance use disorders, yet their associations with specific substances in non-c

  Introduction Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (CSBD) and problematic pornography use (PPU) frequently co-occur with substance use disorders, yet their associations with specific substances in non-clinical populations remain poorly unders

  Social Science · 3 papers · avg 2023.3 · weak evidence
• Given conflicting reports regarding the role of gender in dating violence, and the dearth of research examining the role of gender in relations between dating violence, sexual violence, and sexual ris

  Given conflicting reports regarding the role of gender in dating violence, and the dearth of research examining the role of gender in relations between dating violence, sexual violence, and sexual risk taking, we also examine whether gender

  Social Science · 3 papers · avg 2017.7 · weak evidence
• BACKGROUND: Despite the notion of stigma as a socio-cultural process with the concept rooted in social space rather than in individual space, global studies examining impact of cultural differences on

  BACKGROUND: Despite the notion of stigma as a socio-cultural process with the concept rooted in social space rather than in individual space, global studies examining impact of cultural differences on stigma toward substance use disorders a

  Social Science · 3 papers · avg 2021.3 · weak evidence
• Research has shown that regular toothbrushing with fluoride toothpaste reduces the risk of dental caries, but the factors that influence parental decisions about whether or not to brush their infant c

  Research has shown that regular toothbrushing with fluoride toothpaste reduces the risk of dental caries, but the factors that influence parental decisions about whether or not to brush their infant children's teeth at home are poorly under

  Social Science · 3 papers · avg 2018.3 · weak evidence
• While network governance in education has been widely discussed in the literature, research focusing on the behaviours of and interactions between pluralist actors is rare, and the power exercised by

  While network governance in education has been widely discussed in the literature, research focusing on the behaviours of and interactions between pluralist actors is rare, and the power exercised by China’s local governments in network gov

  Social Science · 3 papers · avg 2022.7 · weak evidence
• Abstract Despite ever-increasing popularity of retirement village living for older Australian adults, little is known about whether and how this might affect family visitation patterns, the provision

  Abstract Despite ever-increasing popularity of retirement village living for older Australian adults, little is known about whether and how this might affect family visitation patterns, the provision of informal family caregiving and usage

  Social Science · 3 papers · avg 2006 · weak evidence
• Abstract Although it is known that interrogation tactics can elicit false confessions and interviewer manner may determine the outcome of an interview, the combined effects of questioning technique an

  Abstract Although it is known that interrogation tactics can elicit false confessions and interviewer manner may determine the outcome of an interview, the combined effects of questioning technique and interviewer manner on false confession

  Social Science · 3 papers · avg 2020 · weak evidence
• Given this bias, and the current public concern over the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) among the adoles cent population, a systematic in

  Given this bias, and the current public concern over the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) among the adoles cent population, a systematic interpretation of adolescent male sexualit

  Social Science · 3 papers · avg 1997.3 · weak evidence
• While long-distance caregiving has received increased attention as a unique care experience, prior research has not explored the supportive services used by long-distance caregivers (LDCs) and the fac

  While long-distance caregiving has received increased attention as a unique care experience, prior research has not explored the supportive services used by long-distance caregivers (LDCs) and the factors that predict their supportive servi

  Social Science · 3 papers · avg 2014 · weak evidence
• Whereas previous research has evinced the positive influence of transformational and charismatic leadership styles on affective commitment toward the organization (Bass & Avolio, 1994), little is know

  Whereas previous research has evinced the positive influence of transformational and charismatic leadership styles on affective commitment toward the organization (Bass & Avolio, 1994), little is known with regard to the nature of this rela

  Social Science · 3 papers · avg 2010.3 · weak evidence
• Diagnostic and Prognostic Markers

  Further validation is needed to establish standardized criteria for MRI and sonoelastography in differentiating phyllodes tumors from fibroadenomas, and longitudinal studies are required to confirm the prognostic markers of adenomyosis subtypes.

  Medicine · 35 papers · avg 2024.9 · moderate evidence
• Research Method Validation

  Further validation of AI systems and biomarkers is needed across diverse clinical settings and patient populations to ensure safe and effective deployment.

  Medicine · 32 papers · avg 2025.5 · moderate evidence
• Computational Efficiency

  The computational overhead and trade-offs between accuracy and execution time in AI models remain unexplored, particularly for methods like OLA encoding, ReMaskable's multi-model architecture, and CoVE.

  Computer Science · 24 papers · avg 2026 · moderate evidence
• Scalability of Synthesis Methods

  The scalability and reproducibility of synthesis methods (including electrodeposition, sol-gel, SILAR) for industrial-scale production remain unaddressed.

  Physics · 21 papers · avg 2025.5 · moderate evidence
• Spectroscopic and Structural Studies

  The collective studies lack comprehensive solution-state spectroscopic and structural analyses of synthesized compounds, particularly at varying temperatures and times.

  Chemistry · 17 papers · avg 2025.3 · moderate evidence
• Environmental Stability

  The long-term environmental stability and durability of various materials under different conditions, such as temperature, humidity, and UV exposure, need to be characterized.

  Physics · 16 papers · avg 2025.5 · strong evidence
• Validation Across Conditions

  Further studies are needed to confirm the reproducibility and effectiveness of proposed methods under different conditions, including full-scale manufacturing (Paper 6), external validation in multicenter prospective trials (Papers 9, 13), and repeated assessments across multiple time points for model performance stability (Paper 12).

  Medicine · 13 papers · avg 2025.9 · moderate evidence
• Research Generalization

  The studies focus on specific sectors or populations (financial management institutions, Chinese A-Share companies) and do not explore how findings generalize to other organizational contexts, financial services, or industries.

  Economics · 10 papers · avg 2025.7 · strong evidence