Research gap analyses

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• Lack of clarity on who the 'Our' refers to in global ocean governance declarations (e.g., the UN Ocean Conference's 'Our ocean, our future, our responsibility'), and underrepresentation of certain voi

  Lack of clarity on who the 'Our' refers to in global ocean governance declarations (e.g., the UN Ocean Conference's 'Our ocean, our future, our responsibility'), and underrepresentation of certain voices in ocean sustainability discussions.

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 2025.3 · weak evidence
• The study identifies a gap in the existing literature on the toxicity of microplastic-heavy metal co-exposure in aquatic invertebrates. The study highlights the need for a comprehensive review of the

  The study identifies a gap in the existing literature on the toxicity of microplastic-heavy metal co-exposure in aquatic invertebrates. The study highlights the need for a comprehensive review of the adsorption dynamics and bioaccumulation

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 2012 · weak evidence
• The gap in understanding the role of the stratosphere in decadal surface-climate variability. The lack of consideration of the stratospheric route in prior work. The need for a more comprehensive unde

  The gap in understanding the role of the stratosphere in decadal surface-climate variability. The lack of consideration of the stratospheric route in prior work. The need for a more comprehensive understanding of the complex relationships b

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• Although, the gut microbiome mediates nutrient metabolism, and hence herbivores' capacity to adapt to dietary change, few studies have investigated the effect of annual changes in the diet‐gut microbi

  Although, the gut microbiome mediates nutrient metabolism, and hence herbivores' capacity to adapt to dietary change, few studies have investigated the effect of annual changes in the diet‐gut microbiome nexus on fitness‐related traits.

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 2024.8 · weak evidence
• The complexity of the UHI phenomenon. The need for accurate data on land surface temperature, vegetation index, and relief configuration. The challenge of implementing effective urban planning strateg

  The complexity of the UHI phenomenon. The need for accurate data on land surface temperature, vegetation index, and relief configuration. The challenge of implementing effective urban planning strategies to mitigate thermal anomalies.

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 2025.7 · weak evidence
• The challenge of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from agrifood systems. The need to address soil degradation and promote regenerative agricultural practices. The challenge of ensuring global food se

  The challenge of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from agrifood systems. The need to address soil degradation and promote regenerative agricultural practices. The challenge of ensuring global food security in the face of climate change and

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 2025.5 · weak evidence
• Future investigations should work on the empirical validation of the proposed conceptual framework across different provinces, - determining which sustainable finance mechanisms are most successful in

  future investigations should work on the empirical validation of the proposed conceptual framework across different provinces, - determining which sustainable finance mechanisms are most successful in the production of long-term food-securi

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• Although environmental variability is recognized as a critical factor affecting ecological function, the effects of climate change on day‐to‐day weather variability and the resultant impacts on ecosys

  Although environmental variability is recognized as a critical factor affecting ecological function, the effects of climate change on day‐to‐day weather variability and the resultant impacts on ecosystem function are still poorly understood

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 2021.3 · weak evidence
• The relationship between bacterial community composition and chemical properties of seasonal snowpack is not well understood. Prior studies have focused on the role of snow in mountain ecosystems, but

  The relationship between bacterial community composition and chemical properties of seasonal snowpack is not well understood. Prior studies have focused on the role of snow in mountain ecosystems, but few have investigated the relationship

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 2025 · weak evidence
• There is a need to quantify the impact of particle size on heavy metal contamination in surface-deposited sediments. Few studies have investigated the contamination characteristics of heavy metals in

  There is a need to quantify the impact of particle size on heavy metal contamination in surface-deposited sediments. Few studies have investigated the contamination characteristics of heavy metals in surface-deposited sediments in urban are

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 2012.2 · weak evidence
• The complexity of seismic hazard analysis and seismic vulnerability analysis. The need for accurate prediction of seismic vulnerability of large-scale regional engineering structures. The challenge of

  Investigate the approach's applicability to different tectonic settings and earthquake types - Expand the dataset to include more PSs for a more comprehensive understanding of deformation patterns - Validate the method against ground-based

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• Abstract “Towards a just climate change resilience: Developing resilient, anticipatory and inclusive community response” fills an important gap in literature about climate justice and community respon

  Abstract “Towards a just climate change resilience: Developing resilient, anticipatory and inclusive community response” fills an important gap in literature about climate justice and community responses by focusing its lenses in the global

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 2024 · weak evidence
• There is a lack of comprehensive analysis of the cooling effects of urban trees across different climates and urban morphologies. There is a need for context-specific greening guidelines for urban pla

  There is a lack of comprehensive analysis of the cooling effects of urban trees across different climates and urban morphologies. There is a need for context-specific greening guidelines for urban planners to harness tree cooling in the fac

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 2024.7 · weak evidence
• Further investigation into the physical mechanisms influencing wind speed trend changes. Analysis of the impact of climate change on wind energy resources. Examination of the relationship between wind

  Further investigation into the physical mechanisms influencing wind speed trend changes. Analysis of the impact of climate change on wind energy resources. Examination of the relationship between wind speed and other meteorological phenomen

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• Abstract Phytoplankton biomass dynamics are strongly influenced by the El Niño‐Southern Oscillation (ENSO); however, the specific mechanisms through which different El Niño types regulate phytoplankto

  Abstract Phytoplankton biomass dynamics are strongly influenced by the El Niño‐Southern Oscillation (ENSO); however, the specific mechanisms through which different El Niño types regulate phytoplankton variability remain poorly understood.

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 2025.7 · weak evidence
• Current ocean observations suffer from significant limitations in temporal and spatial resolution. Traditional methods typically rely only on single-time sea surface observations to infer the correspo

  Current ocean observations suffer from significant limitations in temporal and spatial resolution. Traditional methods typically rely only on single-time sea surface observations to infer the corresponding three-dimensional temperature-sali

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• This intensifying fire regime has coincided with a warming climate and increasing human activity, but the relative importance of the biophysical and anthropogenic drivers of wildfire remains unclear a

  This intensifying fire regime has coincided with a warming climate and increasing human activity, but the relative importance of the biophysical and anthropogenic drivers of wildfire remains unclear across this diverse landscape, especially

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 2022 · weak evidence
• Abstract Kangerlussuaq Glacier (KG) is a major contributor to central‐eastern Greenland mass loss, but existing estimates of its mass balance over the last century are inconsistent, and specific drive

  Abstract Kangerlussuaq Glacier (KG) is a major contributor to central‐eastern Greenland mass loss, but existing estimates of its mass balance over the last century are inconsistent, and specific drivers of change remain poorly understood.

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 2023 · weak evidence
• Further analysis of the seismicity and geotechnical characteristics of the region, - investigation of the effects of different declustering algorithms on the results, - examination of the relationship

  further analysis of the seismicity and geotechnical characteristics of the region, - investigation of the effects of different declustering algorithms on the results, - examination of the relationship between seismic activity and urbanizati

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• The paper identifies a need for evaluated kinetic and photochemical data for atmospheric chemistry. The paper aims to fill this gap by providing a summary table of recommended kinetic parameters and a

  The paper identifies a need for evaluated kinetic and photochemical data for atmospheric chemistry. The paper aims to fill this gap by providing a summary table of recommended kinetic parameters and a supplement containing data sheets.

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• The impact of dust events on solar radiation and energy production is not well understood - the optical and microphysical properties of dust aerosol particles are complex and uncertain - there is a ne

  the impact of dust events on solar radiation and energy production is not well understood - the optical and microphysical properties of dust aerosol particles are complex and uncertain - there is a need for a comprehensive study on the effe

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 2025.5 · weak evidence
• Port-state jurisdiction has been used as a means of circumventing the inadequacies of enforcement on the high seas and of flag states’ ineffectiveness, but also the absence of international rules due

  Port-state jurisdiction has been used as a means of circumventing the inadequacies of enforcement on the high seas and of flag states’ ineffectiveness, but also the absence of international rules due to lack of consensus at the internationa

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 1989 · weak evidence
• The failure of the First and Second Conferences on the Law of the Sea to produce a unified decision on the breadth of the territorial sea, - The need for a new ocean regime that balances the interests

  The failure of the First and Second Conferences on the Law of the Sea to produce a unified decision on the breadth of the territorial sea, - The need for a new ocean regime that balances the interests of developed and developing countries

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 1995.3 · weak evidence
• Introduction Arid and semi-arid regions face compounding ecological pressures from land degradation, climate variability, and intensifying human activities, yet single-index assessments remain insuffi

  Due to the limitation of the pages, other factors, such as global warming triggering desertification, have not been addressed, and environmental issues, which are directly damaged by desertification other than arable agricultural areas, are

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 2023.7 · weak evidence
• The complexity of bacterial adaptation to extreme environmental changes, - The need to identify genetic mechanisms underlying adaptation to heat stress, - The challenge of understanding the impact of

  The complexity of bacterial adaptation to extreme environmental changes, - The need to identify genetic mechanisms underlying adaptation to heat stress, - The challenge of understanding the impact of temperature on bacterial growth and carr

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 2024.7 · weak evidence
• While scholarship on the topic of gender and the environment is steadily growing, little is known about the challenges faced and successes seen by women and gender NGOs operating as a central part of

  While scholarship on the topic of gender and the environment is steadily growing, little is known about the challenges faced and successes seen by women and gender NGOs operating as a central part of environment-focused civil society.

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 2024.7 · weak evidence
• Sediment transport processes in intermittent rivers and ephemeral streams remain poorly understood despite their growing ecological and geomorphological importance, particularly in Mediterranean envir

  Sediment transport processes in intermittent rivers and ephemeral streams remain poorly understood despite their growing ecological and geomorphological importance, particularly in Mediterranean environments where flow regimes are highly va

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 2023.7 · weak evidence
• That is, at the time of hiring when little is known about the job applicant, it is relatively easy to categorize the female applicant as an undifferentiated member of the subgroup of women. Thus,

  That is, at the time of hiring when little is known about the job applicant, it is relatively easy to ca- tegorize the female applicant as an undifferentiated member of the sub- group of women. Thus, these findings suggest that stereotypes

  Economics · 3 papers · avg 1981 · weak evidence
• The study identifies a gap in the understanding of how AI-Big Data integration affects firm resilience. The study aims to contribute to the Dynamic Capabilities View (DCV) and Knowledge-Based View (KB

  The study identifies a gap in the understanding of how AI-Big Data integration affects firm resilience. The study aims to contribute to the Dynamic Capabilities View (DCV) and Knowledge-Based View (KBV) by empirically examining the relation

  Economics · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• The complex interplay between economic development, energy transitions, and environmental conservation. The lack of access to energy, which can lead to economic stagnation, low productivity, and entre

  The complex interplay between economic development, energy transitions, and environmental conservation. The lack of access to energy, which can lead to economic stagnation, low productivity, and entrenched poverty. The overwhelming dependen

  Economics · 3 papers · avg 2025.7 · weak evidence
• Promote vocational training, entrepreneurship support, and revival of local industries to curb youth unemployment. Reviving skill acquisition centres and investing in agribusiness can create sustainab

  Promote vocational training, entrepreneurship support, and revival of local industries to curb youth unemployment. Reviving skill acquisition centres and investing in agribusiness can create sustainable jobs, while security-friendly busines

  Economics · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• The work also stresses the importance that reforming anti-corruption institutions and policies in countries with systemic corruption might have, an understudied subject in the literature —due to the l

  The work also stresses the importance that reforming anti-corruption institutions and policies in countries with systemic corruption might have, an understudied subject in the literature —due to the literature’s “structural bent”, that is,

  Economics · 3 papers · avg 2006.7 · weak evidence
• Particularly noteworthy is the exceptionally strong relationship between (β = 0.91). This coefficient exceeds values typically reported in tourism satisfaction studies (36) and indicates that satisfied

  Particularly noteworthy is the exceptionally strong relationship between (β = 0.91). This coefficient exceeds values typically reported in tourism satisfaction studies (36) and indicates that satisfied event participants in Bukhara exhibit an

  Economics · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• The study identifies a gap in the existing literature on partner selection, which focuses on evaluating alternatives but neglects how decision processes are structured across organizational boundaries

  The study identifies a gap in the existing literature on partner selection, which focuses on evaluating alternatives but neglects how decision processes are structured across organizational boundaries. The study argues that existing multi-c

  Economics · 3 papers · avg 2025.7 · weak evidence
• The paper identifies the challenge of highly fluctuating economic and sales activities. It highlights the need for Japanese businesses to develop effective management systems and practices to remain c

  The paper identifies the challenge of highly fluctuating economic and sales activities. It highlights the need for Japanese businesses to develop effective management systems and practices to remain competitive. The paper suggests that Japa

  Economics · 3 papers · avg 1983.7 · weak evidence
• The extent to which charitable giving and political donations are substitutable is not well understood, - There is a lack of research on the impact of tax policies on charitable and political giving,

  The extent to which charitable giving and political donations are substitutable is not well understood, - There is a lack of research on the impact of tax policies on charitable and political giving, - The relationship between charitable gi

  Economics · 3 papers · avg 2010 · weak evidence
• Concerns related to data privacy, cybersecurity, transparency, and overdependence on technology remain significant. Complete reliance on AI remains unlikely in the near future. Financial decisions oft

  Concerns related to data privacy, cybersecurity, transparency, and overdependence on technology remain significant. Complete reliance on AI remains unlikely in the near future. Financial decisions often involve ethical considerations, emoti

  Economics · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• There is a need for a critical assessment of the assumptions and social objectives of models for locating central facilities. The geographical literature does not appear to have produced a critical as

  There is a need for a critical assessment of the assumptions and social objectives of models for locating central facilities. The geographical literature does not appear to have produced a critical assessment of the assumptions and social o

  Economics · 3 papers · avg 1978.3 · weak evidence
• The study identifies a gap in our understanding of the extent to which differences in average earnings between men and women are due to differences in working conditions. The study notes that previous

  The study identifies a gap in our understanding of the extent to which differences in average earnings between men and women are due to differences in working conditions. The study notes that previous studies have not fully taken into accou

  Economics · 3 papers · avg 2012.3 · weak evidence
• The study identifies a gap in the understanding of the dynamic relationship between economic growth and environmental sustainability in countries with contrasting regional norms. There is a lack of re

  The study identifies a gap in the understanding of the dynamic relationship between economic growth and environmental sustainability in countries with contrasting regional norms. There is a lack of research on the roles of renewable energy

  Economics · 3 papers · avg 2025.3 · weak evidence
• Children’s ability to infer meanings of unfamiliar words during reading is thought to rely on the interplay between decoding, morphological awareness, contextual support, and vocabulary knowledge, but

  Children’s ability to infer meanings of unfamiliar words during reading is thought to rely on the interplay between decoding, morphological awareness, contextual support, and vocabulary knowledge, but it remains unclear how these sources op

  Economics · 3 papers · avg 2025.6 · weak evidence
• Limited empirical research has examined readiness for EMV adoption in Zambia. Existing global studies largely analyse EMV adoption within developed economies where enabling conditions such as advanced

  Limited empirical research has examined readiness for EMV adoption in Zambia. Existing global studies largely analyse EMV adoption within developed economies where enabling conditions such as advanced charging infrastructure, stable electri

  Economics · 3 papers · avg 2025.3 · weak evidence
• The relevance of the study stems from the fact that the impact of AI on industrial development is usually analysed either at the level of individual enterprises or through its macroeconomic consequenc

  The relevance of the study stems from the fact that the impact of AI on industrial development is usually analysed either at the level of individual enterprises or through its macroeconomic consequences, whereas the mechanisms through which

  Economics · 3 papers · avg 2025 · weak evidence
• Future studies should examine the relationships between Person-Job Fit, Person-Group Fit, Work Engagement, and employee performance in different organizational contexts. Future studies should investig

  Future studies should examine the relationships between Person-Job Fit, Person-Group Fit, Work Engagement, and employee performance in different organizational contexts. Future studies should investigate the effects of other variables, such

  Economics · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• The study suggests that for oil-dependent countries to pursue sustainable tourism as a diversification measure, into their national development plan. Strategic investments in green sustainable tourism

  The study suggests that for oil-dependent countries to pursue sustainable tourism as a diversification measure, into their national development plan. Strategic investments in green sustainable tourism needs to be built infrastructure, commu

  Economics · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• Preliminary evidence suggests that although the causes of underemployment of Blacks in sales are not fully understood, much of the problem may be based on a myth that could be destroyed by soundly str

  Preliminary evidence suggests that although the causes of underemployment of Blacks in sales are not fully understood, much of the problem may be based on a myth that could be destroyed by soundly structured and well-articulated empirical r

  Economics · 3 papers · avg 1978 · weak evidence
• Despite the longevity of the revenue motive for protection, little effort has been directed at identifying and explaining differences in the proportion of government revenue levied directly from the f

  Despite the longevity of the revenue motive for protection, little effort has been directed at identifying and explaining differences in the proportion of government revenue levied directly from the foreign sector. There is a need for furth

  Economics · 3 papers · avg 1992 · weak evidence
• The study faced challenges related to data quality and respondent participation. The research had to contend with the complexity of farmers' communication preferences and the need for nuanced understa

  The study faced challenges related to data quality and respondent participation. The research had to contend with the complexity of farmers' communication preferences and the need for nuanced understanding of their socio-demographic charact

  Economics · 3 papers · avg 2025.3 · weak evidence
• The study identifies a gap in the literature regarding the moderating effect of firm attributes on the value relevance of accounting information in emerging markets. The research gap is particularly s

  The study identifies a gap in the literature regarding the moderating effect of firm attributes on the value relevance of accounting information in emerging markets. The research gap is particularly significant in Saudi Arabia, where concen

  Economics · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• There is a lack of research on the impact of big data comprehensive pilot zones on supply chain resilience. The underlying mechanisms of the impact of these zones on supply chain resilience are not we

  There is a lack of research on the impact of big data comprehensive pilot zones on supply chain resilience. The underlying mechanisms of the impact of these zones on supply chain resilience are not well understood. The heterogeneity of the

  Economics · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• Localized disadvantages, such as poor soil quality, limited access to irrigation, and remoteness from markets. Challenges related to income stability, environmental sustainability, and social welfare.

  Localized disadvantages, such as poor soil quality, limited access to irrigation, and remoteness from markets. Challenges related to income stability, environmental sustainability, and social welfare. The need for optimizing cropping struct

  Economics · 3 papers · avg 2025.5 · weak evidence
• The task of developing a graduate social work curriculum with an international- crosscultural perspective-with the necessary innovations in curriculum building, the need for faculty development, and

  The task of developing a graduate social work curriculum with an international- crosscultural perspective-with the neces- sary innovations in curriculum building, the need for faculty development, and the teaching resources called for -is n

  Education · 3 papers · avg 1975.7 · weak evidence
• Enactment manifesting as a unified, holistic process analytic dimensions across multiple environment dichotomies; noticing as of co-constituting the classroom ecology timescales; emergent professional

  enactment manifesting as a unified, holistic process analytic dimensions across multiple environment dichotomies; noticing as of co-constituting the classroom ecology timescales; emergent professional an emergent, intersubjective property wi

  Education · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• The study identifies a gap in the literature regarding the scarcity of experimental studies demonstrating the concrete effects of AI-assisted applications on learning outcomes. The study highlights th

  The study identifies a gap in the literature regarding the scarcity of experimental studies demonstrating the concrete effects of AI-assisted applications on learning outcomes. The study highlights the need for studies examining the effecti

  Education · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• The relatively moderate impact of digital literacy, compared to the stronger influence of critical thinking and cybersecurity knowledge, indicates that the ability to operate digital tools is insuffic

  The relatively moderate impact of digital literacy, compared to the stronger influence of critical thinking and cybersecurity knowledge, indicates that the ability to operate digital tools is insufficient without the capacity to interpret,

  Education · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• The scale should be administered in BİLSEMs located in other provinces, especially in regions with differing socioeconomic characteristics, to retest and confirm its psychometric properties. 2. To ass

  The scale should be administered in BİLSEMs located in other provinces, especially in regions with differing socioeconomic characteristics, to retest and confirm its psychometric properties. 2. To assess the temporal stability of the scale,

  Education · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• Provide 98 demonstrates that students’ errors emerge from the interaction between developmental readiness, geometric levels, problem- representational solving processes, and social mediation. competen

  provide 98 demonstrates that students’ errors emerge from the interaction between developmental readiness, geometric levels, problem- representational solving processes, and social mediation. competence, reasoning from suggests trajectory A

  Education · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• International comparative studies are needed to explore the implementation of values education in different contexts. Longitudinal and discourse-analytic investigations of classroom practice are requi

  International comparative studies are needed to explore the implementation of values education in different contexts. Longitudinal and discourse-analytic investigations of classroom practice are required to understand the impact of values e

  Education · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• Exponential growth of ICT, MOOCs, and Learning Management Systems (LMS), online learning resources have exploded. Due to disparities in cognitive ability and preferences, learners are unable to rapidl

  exponential growth of ICT, MOOCs, and Learning Management Systems (LMS), online learning resources have exploded. Due to disparities in cognitive ability and preferences, learners are unable to rapidly identify and select the learning resou

  Education · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• This review underscores the scarcity of research on the relationship between school well-being and self-concept/self-esteem, despite theoretical recognition of its importance. Future studies should e

  This review underscores the scarcity of research on the relationship between school well-being and self-concept/self- esteem, despite theoretical recognition of its importance. Future studies should examine how the different components and

  Education · 3 papers · avg 1992.5 · weak evidence