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• data deficiencies exist in coastal regions, - deep-sea observations are sparse and intermittent, - limited measurements of essential ocean variables exist, - the study only analyzed existing data and

  data deficiencies exist in coastal regions, - deep-sea observations are sparse and intermittent, - limited measurements of essential ocean variables exist, - the study only analyzed existing data and did not collect new data, - the quality

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 2025 · weak evidence
• Lack of data and studies on temporary rivers and their response to climate change. Limited understanding of the processes governing the development of flow intermittence and drying. Need for high-reso

  Lack of data and studies on temporary rivers and their response to climate change. Limited understanding of the processes governing the development of flow intermittence and drying. Need for high-resolution projections of future changes in

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 2025.3 · weak evidence
• The study identifies challenges in simulating aerosol concentrations, such as underestimation of dust concentrations over certain regions. The study also notes challenges in simulating extreme polluti

  The study identifies challenges in simulating aerosol concentrations, such as underestimation of dust concentrations over certain regions. The study also notes challenges in simulating extreme pollution events. The study identifies the need

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 2025.3 · weak evidence
• There is a need to assess the spatiotemporal evolution of dust emissions, deposition, and associated radiative effects in Central Asia. There is a need to project future trends based on multiple scena

  There is a need to assess the spatiotemporal evolution of dust emissions, deposition, and associated radiative effects in Central Asia. There is a need to project future trends based on multiple scenarios. There is a need to evaluate the im

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 2026 · 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 · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• Similarly, increased irradiance in spring can promote growth of motile phytoplankton or, if radiatively driven convection occurs, more nutritious diatoms, but links between functional trait selection,

  Similarly, increased irradiance in spring can promote growth of motile phytoplankton or, if radiatively driven convection occurs, more nutritious diatoms, but links between functional trait selection, trophic transfer to zooplankton and fis

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 2022.3 · weak evidence
• In cold regions, snow cover and seasonally frozen ground (SFG) exert a substantial influence on hydrological processes, yet their effects – especially at the scale of large basins – remain insufficien

  In cold regions, snow cover and seasonally frozen ground (SFG) exert a substantial influence on hydrological processes, yet their effects – especially at the scale of large basins – remain insufficiently understood due to limited observatio

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 2025.8 · weak evidence
• The study uses a fixed population from 2020, which may not account for future population growth. The research relies on climate model projections, which may have uncertainties. The study uses proxies

  The study uses a fixed population from 2020, which may not account for future population growth. The research relies on climate model projections, which may have uncertainties. The study uses proxies for exposure and vulnerability, which ma

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 2025.3 · weak evidence
• Further study on the effects of emission reduction measures on PM 2.5 concentrations. Investigation of the relationship between OM and BC concentrations and other meteorological factors. Analysis of t

  Further study on the effects of emission reduction measures on PM 2.5 concentrations. Investigation of the relationship between OM and BC concentrations and other meteorological factors. Analysis of the impact of PM 2.5 concentrations on hu

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 2025.5 · weak evidence
• Little is known about how digital dependence relates to collective actions for climate adaptation among adolescents who have grown up online. The study aims to address this gap by examining the relati

  Little is known about how digital dependence relates to collective actions for climate adaptation among adolescents who have grown up online. The study aims to address this gap by examining the relationship between digital dependence and cl

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 2024.7 · weak evidence
• Future trends in Nile hydrology and climate: While studies confirm that water de- mand in the Nile Basin is rising, there remains uncertainty and variability in the literature regarding how climate ch

  Future trends in Nile hydrology and climate: While studies confirm that water de- mand in the Nile Basin is rising, there remains uncertainty and variability in the literature regarding how climate change and human actions will impact preci

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 2024.8 · weak evidence
• However, the online two-way chemistry-climate coupled model, an indispensable tool for quantifying chemistry-climate interactions and projecting future air quality with climate change, remains sparse

  However, the online two-way chemistry-climate coupled model, an indispensable tool for quantifying chemistry-climate interactions and projecting future air quality with climate change, remains sparse due to the considerable challenge in mod

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 2025.3 · weak evidence
• The study identifies a gap in understanding drought dynamics in the Salar de Atacama Basin. There is a need for comprehensive characterization of drought conditions in the region. The research gap inc

  The study identifies a gap in understanding drought dynamics in the Salar de Atacama Basin. There is a need for comprehensive characterization of drought conditions in the region. The research gap includes understanding the impacts of clima

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• Abstract Despite extensive research on the eastern Pacific (EP) and central Pacific (CP) El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) impacts on Australia’s climate, the physical mechanisms by which these two

  Abstract Despite extensive research on the eastern Pacific (EP) and central Pacific (CP) El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) impacts on Australia’s climate, the physical mechanisms by which these two ENSO types influence Australian rainfall

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• There is a need to investigate the impact of urban development on land surface temperature in rapidly developing regions.- There is a lack of research on the effectiveness of using remote sensing tech

  There is a need to investigate the impact of urban development on land surface temperature in rapidly developing regions.- There is a lack of research on the effectiveness of using remote sensing technologies to monitor urban expansion and

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 2025.5 · weak evidence
• studying the future trends of fire-specific PM 2.5 will require integration of more data and methods for a more precise analysis - verifying the hypothesis that increasing emissions from natural wildf

  studying the future trends of fire-specific PM 2.5 will require integration of more data and methods for a more precise analysis - verifying the hypothesis that increasing emissions from natural wildfires driven by climate change have contr

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 2025 · weak evidence
• The study identifies a gap in the use of remote sensing and GIS techniques for afforestation planning and sustainable forest management in mountainous regions. The study highlights the need for a nove

  The study identifies a gap in the use of remote sensing and GIS techniques for afforestation planning and sustainable forest management in mountainous regions. The study highlights the need for a novel approach to identifying suitable areas

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• The proposed framework is limited to downscaling daily temperature and precipitation from ERA5. The framework may not be applicable to other reanalysis products or variables. The evaluation procedure

  The proposed framework is limited to downscaling daily temperature and precipitation from ERA5. The framework may not be applicable to other reanalysis products or variables. The evaluation procedure is similar to leave-one-out cross-valida

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 2023.7 · weak evidence
• The workflow developed can be applied to other regions and spatial scales. The methodology can be adapted to incorporate higher-resolution climate model outputs. The datasets can be used for further s

  The workflow developed can be applied to other regions and spatial scales. The methodology can be adapted to incorporate higher-resolution climate model outputs. The datasets can be used for further scientific analyses and integration into

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• Introduction Bivalve aquaculture has direct and indirect effects on plankton communities, which are highly sensitive to short-term (seasonal, interannual) and long-term climate changes, although how t

  Introduction Bivalve aquaculture has direct and indirect effects on plankton communities, which are highly sensitive to short-term (seasonal, interannual) and long-term climate changes, although how these dynamics alter aquaculture ecosyste

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 2024.7 · weak evidence
• The impact of crab activity on salt marsh geomorphic evolution is poorly understood. There is a lack of research on the role of crab herbivory in suppressing vegetation establishment. The relationship

  The impact of crab activity on salt marsh geomorphic evolution is poorly understood. There is a lack of research on the role of crab herbivory in suppressing vegetation establishment. The relationships between vegetation, sediment depositio

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 2015.8 · weak evidence
• Further studies are needed to fully capture the complexity of the actual geological conditions. The development of more advanced numerical models and microseismic monitoring techniques is necessary. T

  Further studies are needed to fully capture the complexity of the actual geological conditions. The development of more advanced numerical models and microseismic monitoring techniques is necessary. The study's findings should be validated

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• The influence of marine biogenic activity on atmospheric organic nitrogen remains poorly understood. The origins of water-soluble organic nitrogen are not well understood. Limited understanding of the

  The influence of marine biogenic activity on atmospheric organic nitrogen remains poorly understood. The origins of water-soluble organic nitrogen are not well understood. Limited understanding of the relationship between marine productivit

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• Our estimates of surface erosion by rills and wash are very uncertain as we lack data on sediment concentrations and reservoir sedimentation can not directly be used as a measure of the sediment yield

  Our estimates of surface erosion by rills and wash are very uncertain as we lack data on sediment concentrations and reservoir sedimentation can not directly be used as a measure of the sediment yield from the basin as data on the trap effi

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 2012.3 · weak evidence
• Limited understanding of microbiome dynamics in strawberries under abiotic stress. Scarcity of research on consistent keystone taxa across cultivars and environments. Need for a more comprehensive und

  Limited understanding of microbiome dynamics in strawberries under abiotic stress. Scarcity of research on consistent keystone taxa across cultivars and environments. Need for a more comprehensive understanding of the plant holobiome and it

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 2025 · weak evidence
• Such long-term observations remain scarce but are essential for understanding delayed hydrological responses, evaluating interactions between forest management and hydroclimatic variability, and impro

  Such long-term observations remain scarce but are essential for understanding delayed hydrological responses, evaluating interactions between forest management and hydroclimatic variability, and improving evidence-based management of planta

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 2025 · weak evidence
• There is a lack of evidence regarding the impacts of seagrass degradation on microplastic sinks. The study aims to fill this gap by investigating microplastic stock and composition, microplastic carbo

  There is a lack of evidence regarding the impacts of seagrass degradation on microplastic sinks. The study aims to fill this gap by investigating microplastic stock and composition, microplastic carbon, and organic carbon stock in a seagras

  Earth Science · 3 papers · avg 2024.7 · weak evidence
• Prior studies have not comprehensively compared different hypotheses to predict differential age trends across events. There is a need for a more accurate understanding of the effects of aging on athl

  Prior studies have not comprehensively compared different hypotheses to predict differential age trends across events. There is a need for a more accurate understanding of the effects of aging on athletic abilities. The study aims to addres

  Economics · 3 papers · avg 2010.3 · weak evidence
• The relationship between tourism and the ecological footprint specifically remains comparatively underexplored. The link between natural resources and the ecological footprint has not been as widely s

  The relationship between tourism and the ecological footprint specifically remains comparatively underexplored. The link between natural resources and the ecological footprint has not been as widely studied as the energy-EF nexus, with find

  Economics · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of post-access barriers to digital market reach. The study highlights the need to distinguish between motivational and capability non-adoption. The anal

  The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of post-access barriers to digital market reach. The study highlights the need to distinguish between motivational and capability non-adoption. The analysis addresses the limitations of prior

  Economics · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• The paper identifies the challenge of designing development programs that benefit the poor. It notes the difficulty of combining economic growth with increasing equity in countries with limited instit

  The paper identifies the challenge of designing development programs that benefit the poor. It notes the difficulty of combining economic growth with increasing equity in countries with limited institutional capabilities. The paper also hig

  Economics · 3 papers · avg 1986.8 · weak evidence
• Migration patterns and youth labor outcomes remain largely disconnected in the literature. While one study examines where migrants go generally, none of the provided papers jointly investigates how yo

  Migration patterns and youth labor outcomes remain largely disconnected in the literature. While one study examines where migrants go generally, none of the provided papers jointly investigates how youth employment, skill development, or ec

  Economics · 3 papers · avg 2001.7 · weak evidence
• The paper identifies a gap in the geographic literature, which offers little guidance in predicting the settlement and assimilation patterns of new immigrant groups. It notes that models developed to

  The paper identifies a gap in the geographic literature, which offers little guidance in predicting the settlement and assimilation patterns of new immigrant groups. It notes that models developed to explain the settlement and assimilation

  Economics · 3 papers · avg 1995.3 · weak evidence
• Campaign S4 S3, S5, S6 Seek funding S5 activities ….’ (S2, student) ‘I will create awareness and tell them what they must do to address climate change, tell them how climate change affects their healt

  Campaign S4 S3, S5, S6 Seek funding S5 activities ….’ (S2, student) ‘I will create awareness and tell them what they must do to address climate change, tell them how climate change affects their health and lives.’ (S6, student) ‘I will make

  Education · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• The lack of face-to-face interaction in virtual learning environments can make it difficult for students to navigate the autonomy and demands of online education. The study notes that virtual learning

  The lack of face-to-face interaction in virtual learning environments can make it difficult for students to navigate the autonomy and demands of online education. The study notes that virtual learning environments require students to have h

  Education · 3 papers · avg 2025.7 · weak evidence
• Refugee students often experience 'inclusion without belonging', remaining socially and academically marginalised. National integration policies are promoted, but refugee students face systemic failur

  Refugee students often experience 'inclusion without belonging', remaining socially and academically marginalised. National integration policies are promoted, but refugee students face systemic failures, including being treated as temporary

  Education · 3 papers · avg 2025.7 · weak evidence
• The gap in prior work is the lack of understanding of the organizational conditions that support professional connection and continued development across career stages. The paper identifies a need for

  The gap in prior work is the lack of understanding of the organizational conditions that support professional connection and continued development across career stages. The paper identifies a need for more research on the relationship betwe

  Education · 3 papers · avg 2025.3 · weak evidence
• The paper does not explicitly identify specific technical or domain challenges, but it mentions the challenges of integrating digital technologies into university education. The study highlights the i

  The paper does not explicitly identify specific technical or domain challenges, but it mentions the challenges of integrating digital technologies into university education. The study highlights the importance of colleague-to-colleague coll

  Education · 3 papers · avg 2025.7 · weak evidence
• One challenge is that children from minority ethnic groups and children whose first language is not the language of instruction may struggle in learning to read. Another challenge is that multilingual

  One challenge is that children from minority ethnic groups and children whose first language is not the language of instruction may struggle in learning to read. Another challenge is that multilingual students may face challenges as they le

  Education · 3 papers · avg 2025.3 · weak evidence
• The paper identifies challenges related to the environmental, social, and ethical concerns of digital technologies. It highlights the tension between administrative efficiencies and concerns about imp

  The paper identifies challenges related to the environmental, social, and ethical concerns of digital technologies. It highlights the tension between administrative efficiencies and concerns about implications for students' learning and env

  Education · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• 2026, 16, 1563 13 of 19 duration and intensity, which varied widely and were practically impossible to categorize. Furthermore, our analysis uncovered inconsistencies and a lack of standardization in

  2026, 16, 1563 13 of 19 duration and intensity, which varied widely and were practically impossible to categorize. Furthermore, our analysis uncovered inconsistencies and a lack of standardization in intervention reporting, hampering both n

  Education · 3 papers · avg 2025.7 · weak evidence
• One of the main challenges is the alignment of HEIs with white, middle class values and frames of reference, resulting in potential student-institution mismatches. Another challenge is the lack of kno

  One of the main challenges is the alignment of HEIs with white, middle class values and frames of reference, resulting in potential student-institution mismatches. Another challenge is the lack of knowledge and confidence among teachers on

  Education · 3 papers · avg 2025.8 · weak evidence
• The paper identifies a gap in the development of rapid, sensitive, and portable contaminant detection methods. There is a need for more effective prevention, monitoring, and response strategies for fo

  The paper identifies a gap in the development of rapid, sensitive, and portable contaminant detection methods. There is a need for more effective prevention, monitoring, and response strategies for foodborne diseases. The integration of nan

  Engineering · 3 papers · avg 2025.7 · weak evidence
• The gap in the current drug development paradigm, which relies on labor-intensive experimental iterations. The need for a comprehensive review of AI-driven drug design, highlighting its potential in r

  The gap in the current drug development paradigm, which relies on labor-intensive experimental iterations. The need for a comprehensive review of AI-driven drug design, highlighting its potential in reducing development timelines and costs.

  Engineering · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• Developing privacy-preserving techniques that maintain data confidentiality while ensuring the integrity and transparency of the system; Establishing legal frameworks and international agreements to a

  Developing privacy-preserving techniques that maintain data confidentiality while ensuring the integrity and transparency of the system; Establishing legal frameworks and international agreements to address IP, copyright, and regulatory con

  Engineering · 3 papers · avg 2025.3 · weak evidence
• Investigate the effects of E2R formatting on reading comprehension and eye-movement behavior in different age groups. Examine the impact of E2R formatting on reading performance in individuals with co

  Investigate the effects of E2R formatting on reading comprehension and eye-movement behavior in different age groups. Examine the impact of E2R formatting on reading performance in individuals with cognitive or visual impairments. Explore t

  Engineering · 3 papers · avg 2002 · weak evidence
• Methodological fragmentation limits the interpretive capacity of walkability assessments in complex urban contexts. Traditional assessments of walkability through physical indicators and objective met

  Methodological fragmentation limits the interpretive capacity of walkability assessments in complex urban contexts. Traditional assessments of walkability through physical indicators and objective metrics have limitations. There is a need f

  Engineering · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• The paper identifies a gap in the existing literature on urban planning and design, highlighting the need for more flexible and adaptable design approaches. The authors note that the existing literatu

  The paper identifies a gap in the existing literature on urban planning and design, highlighting the need for more flexible and adaptable design approaches. The authors note that the existing literature on urban planning and design often fo

  Engineering · 3 papers · avg 2006.3 · weak evidence
• Simulation results from highlighted case studies demonstrate that—despite resource constraints and privacy issues—blockchain’s intense presence in IoT networks ensures ongoing progress toward a more s

  Simulation results from highlighted case studies demonstrate that—despite resource constraints and privacy issues—blockchain’s intense presence in IoT networks ensures ongoing progress toward a more secure and resilient IoT landscape, neces

  Engineering · 3 papers · avg 2025 · weak evidence
• Purpose Since previous literature provides fragmented and conflicting results about the use of digital data for product innovation, the article aims to comprehensively explore and shed light on how ag

  Purpose Since previous literature provides fragmented and conflicting results about the use of digital data for product innovation, the article aims to comprehensively explore and shed light on how agri-food firms utilise external and inter

  Engineering · 3 papers · avg 2025.3 · weak evidence
• The paper identifies a gap in the assessment of groundwater background levels due to anthropogenic activities. The study notes that purely statistical approaches are limited in identifying groundwater

  The paper identifies a gap in the assessment of groundwater background levels due to anthropogenic activities. The study notes that purely statistical approaches are limited in identifying groundwater anomalies. The research gap is the need

  Engineering · 3 papers · avg 2025.3 · weak evidence
• The lack of practical, energy-efficient, and scalable IoT-based environmental sensing systems for precision agriculture. The need for a system that combines low-cost multi-parameter sensing, compact p

  The lack of practical, energy-efficient, and scalable IoT-based environmental sensing systems for precision agriculture. The need for a system that combines low-cost multi-parameter sensing, compact payload construction, LoRaWAN-based uplin

  Engineering · 3 papers · avg 2025 · weak evidence
• The gap in current research is the lack of a comprehensive critique of technicism and its implications for human sciences research. The paper identifies a need for a more nuanced understanding of the

  The gap in current research is the lack of a comprehensive critique of technicism and its implications for human sciences research. The paper identifies a need for a more nuanced understanding of the ethical aspects of human sciences resear

  Engineering · 3 papers · avg 1994.5 · weak evidence
• Furthermore, as the forms and functions of care robots diversify, whether this in perception represents a common trend across all shift types of care robots remains unclear. However, the potential imp

  Furthermore, as the forms and functions of care robots diversify, whether this in perception represents a common trend across all shift types of care robots remains unclear. However, the potential impacts of ongoing technological innovation

  Engineering · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• One challenge is the limited number of bilingual participants, which may limit the power to detect effects within each age band. Another challenge is the difficulty in recruiting participants from div

  One challenge is the limited number of bilingual participants, which may limit the power to detect effects within each age band. Another challenge is the difficulty in recruiting participants from diverse language backgrounds. The study als

  General · 3 papers · avg 2025.3 · weak evidence
• The study identifies lack of knowledge about vaccination as a challenge to improving vaccination rates. The study notes that lack of knowledge about where to get vaccinated is a barrier to vaccination

  The study identifies lack of knowledge about vaccination as a challenge to improving vaccination rates. The study notes that lack of knowledge about where to get vaccinated is a barrier to vaccination. The study highlights the need for incr

  General · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• The study identifies a gap in the current research on the environmental effects of construction phases. The study highlights the need for more research on the factors influencing CO2 emissions in the

  The study identifies a gap in the current research on the environmental effects of construction phases. The study highlights the need for more research on the factors influencing CO2 emissions in the construction sector. The study notes tha

  General · 3 papers · avg 2025.3 · weak evidence
• The paper identifies a gap in the existing literature on the implications of digitalisation on the judicial process. The authors highlight the need for a human-centred approach to digital justice. The

  The paper identifies a gap in the existing literature on the implications of digitalisation on the judicial process. The authors highlight the need for a human-centred approach to digital justice. The paper notes the lack of robust legal sa

  General · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• Further study on the regularity properties of weak solutions, - Investigation of the applications of the global boundedness results, - Extension of the results to other types of elliptic equations

  Further study on the regularity properties of weak solutions, - Investigation of the applications of the global boundedness results, - Extension of the results to other types of elliptic equations

  Mathematics · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• Investigating the quasi-stationary behavior of other rumor models - Extending the analysis to more complex models, such as the stochastic SIR epidemic model - Comparing the results with empirical data

  Investigating the quasi-stationary behavior of other rumor models - Extending the analysis to more complex models, such as the stochastic SIR epidemic model - Comparing the results with empirical data

  Mathematics · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence