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• The gap in the current literature is the lack of understanding of the longitudinal associations between parent-adolescent relationships and adolescent internet gaming disorder symptoms. Previous studi

  The gap in the current literature is the lack of understanding of the longitudinal associations between parent-adolescent relationships and adolescent internet gaming disorder symptoms. Previous studies have not examined the reciprocal rela

  General · 3 papers · avg 2025.3 · weak evidence
• There is a gap in the literature on the most recent evidence on violence among migrant women. Prior work has highlighted the importance of understanding the experiences of migrant women, but there is

  There is a gap in the literature on the most recent evidence on violence among migrant women. Prior work has highlighted the importance of understanding the experiences of migrant women, but there is a need for a comprehensive overview of t

  General · 3 papers · avg 2018 · weak evidence
• The mean-field term causes nontrivial troubles in the classical method by the Riccati equation. There is no result to connect optimal solutions of stochastic control problems on infinite horizon with

  The mean-field term causes nontrivial troubles in the classical method by the Riccati equation. There is no result to connect optimal solutions of stochastic control problems on infinite horizon with the periodic measures.

  Mathematics · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• The original BKA algorithm shows limitations in dealing with high-dimensional UAV route planning problems. The fixed value of the control parameter Q can lead to an imbalance in algorithm behavior.

  The original BKA algorithm shows limitations in dealing with high-dimensional UAV route planning problems. The fixed value of the control parameter Q can lead to an imbalance in algorithm behavior.

  Mathematics · 3 papers · avg 2025.7 · weak evidence
• The lack of a substantially better lower bound for k(G) than the existing bounds. The need for a better understanding of the relationship between the number of conjugacy classes and the order of a fin

  The lack of a substantially better lower bound for k(G) than the existing bounds. The need for a better understanding of the relationship between the number of conjugacy classes and the order of a finite group.

  Mathematics · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• The need to accurately model nonlocal phenomena has motivated the development of various fractional derivative operators. A gap in the literature on nonlinear Cauchy problems driven by hybrid proporti

  The need to accurately model nonlocal phenomena has motivated the development of various fractional derivative operators. A gap in the literature on nonlinear Cauchy problems driven by hybrid proportional-Caputo fractional derivatives in Ba

  Mathematics · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• the limited availability of Chinese data sources, particularly regarding hearing aid coverage rates, may introduce uncertainty in the estimates - the absence of nationwide studies could affect the rep

  the limited availability of Chinese data sources, particularly regarding hearing aid coverage rates, may introduce uncertainty in the estimates - the absence of nationwide studies could affect the representativeness of hearing loss epidemio

  Medicine · 3 papers · avg 2025.3 · weak evidence
• validation of the work using a wider range of PCa patients and MRI from multiple vendors - investigation of the impact of the tumor location on the model's performance - exploration of how the structu

  validation of the work using a wider range of PCa patients and MRI from multiple vendors - investigation of the impact of the tumor location on the model's performance - exploration of how the structural information from different anatomica

  Medicine · 3 papers · avg 2025.8 · weak evidence
• cross-trial comparisons cannot establish either treatment timing or MRD status as a causal determinant of efficacy, - the wide confidence interval, limited number of events, and immature follow-up req

  cross-trial comparisons cannot establish either treatment timing or MRD status as a causal determinant of efficacy, - the wide confidence interval, limited number of events, and immature follow-up require caution in interpreting the results

  Medicine · 3 papers · avg 2025.7 · weak evidence
• incorporate clinical data such as cancer stage, diagnosis type, or religiosity level - use mixed methods to explore factors such as culture, gender, religious tradition, and personal history - use inf

  incorporate clinical data such as cancer stage, diagnosis type, or religiosity level - use mixed methods to explore factors such as culture, gender, religious tradition, and personal history - use inferential models such as regression analy

  Medicine · 3 papers · avg 2025.8 · weak evidence
• The selection and synthesis of evidence were qualitative and did not include a formal systematic review methodology or quantitative meta-analysis, which may introduce a degree of subjectivity. The rev

  The selection and synthesis of evidence were qualitative and did not include a formal systematic review methodology or quantitative meta-analysis, which may introduce a degree of subjectivity. The review was restricted primarily to publicat

  Medicine · 3 papers · avg 2025.7 · weak evidence
• further studies, especially randomized clinical trials, are required to confirm the efficacy and safety of QE as a potential treatment for the facilitation of insulin secretion and enhancement in insu

  further studies, especially randomized clinical trials, are required to confirm the efficacy and safety of QE as a potential treatment for the facilitation of insulin secretion and enhancement in insulin sensitivity in humans - further rese

  Medicine · 3 papers · avg 2025.3 · weak evidence
• employ strategies such as data augmentation, semi-supervised learning, and diffusionbased data generation to mitigate the challenges of insufficient training samples and imbalanced data distribution,

  employ strategies such as data augmentation, semi-supervised learning, and diffusionbased data generation to mitigate the challenges of insufficient training samples and imbalanced data distribution, - explore multimodal fusion approaches,

  Medicine · 3 papers · avg 2025.7 · weak evidence
• lack of key variables reflecting patients' socioeconomic status, such as income, education level, and occupation - diagnoses relied on electronic medical records and ICD-10 codes, which may have been

  lack of key variables reflecting patients' socioeconomic status, such as income, education level, and occupation - diagnoses relied on electronic medical records and ICD-10 codes, which may have been subject to underreporting or misclassifi

  Medicine · 3 papers · avg 2025.3 · weak evidence
• the cross-sectional design precludes establishing causal relationships between psychological and oral health, and the observed associations should therefore be interpreted with caution - participants

  the cross-sectional design precludes establishing causal relationships between psychological and oral health, and the observed associations should therefore be interpreted with caution - participants were recruited from private dental clini

  Medicine · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• The study notes that disparities remain, particularly in low-and middle-income countries, where healthcare inequities and socioeconomic barriers compound stigma. The study identifies a lack of correla

  The study notes that disparities remain, particularly in low-and middle-income countries, where healthcare inequities and socioeconomic barriers compound stigma. The study identifies a lack of correlation between the volume of publications

  Medicine · 3 papers · avg 2024.7 · weak evidence
• Current methods for quantum computing can suffer from non-convergence to the global minimum due to local minima, critical slowing down, or exponential resource scaling. There is a need for a method th

  Current methods for quantum computing can suffer from non-convergence to the global minimum due to local minima, critical slowing down, or exponential resource scaling. There is a need for a method that can provide convergence guarantees wi

  Physics · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• Prior work has not jointly analyzed magnetic actuation, slip-regulated peristaltic transport, temperature-dependent viscosity, and geometry-driven hybrid nanoparticle effects within a unified computat

  Prior work has not jointly analyzed magnetic actuation, slip-regulated peristaltic transport, temperature-dependent viscosity, and geometry-driven hybrid nanoparticle effects within a unified computational framework. There is a need to inve

  Physics · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• The current dataset does not cover a wider range of atmospheric profiles or aerosol and cloud types. The model should not be applied directly to dust-dominated atmospheric conditions due to variabilit

  The current dataset does not cover a wider range of atmospheric profiles or aerosol and cloud types. The model should not be applied directly to dust-dominated atmospheric conditions due to variability in particle size, mineral composition,

  Physics · 3 papers · avg 2025.2 · weak evidence
• The lack of a quantitative metric to assess the risk of cryptographic vulnerabilities in the context of quantum computing. The absence of a systematic study of the relationship between quantum risk an

  The lack of a quantitative metric to assess the risk of cryptographic vulnerabilities in the context of quantum computing. The absence of a systematic study of the relationship between quantum risk and real-life attacker activity. The need

  Physics · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• The lack of accurate measurements of aerosol optical depth over the Arctic cryosphere. The need for a retrieval algorithm that can accurately determine AOD over snow and ice in the Arctic. The require

  The lack of accurate measurements of aerosol optical depth over the Arctic cryosphere. The need for a retrieval algorithm that can accurately determine AOD over snow and ice in the Arctic. The requirement for a robust cloud detection algori

  Physics · 3 papers · avg 2024.7 · weak evidence
• Conventional biochemical methods usually need fluorescent labels, chemical reagents or complicated sample preparation. Photonic crystal biosensors have potential for refractive index detection and lab

  Conventional biochemical methods usually need fluorescent labels, chemical reagents or complicated sample preparation. Photonic crystal biosensors have potential for refractive index detection and label-free biosensing, but require further

  Physics · 3 papers · avg 2025.7 · weak evidence
• Future studies should investigate the effects of other factors, such as particle shape and size distribution, on the flow dynamics of granular materials. The research should be extended to other types

  Future studies should investigate the effects of other factors, such as particle shape and size distribution, on the flow dynamics of granular materials. The research should be extended to other types of granular flows, such as those observ

  Physics · 3 papers · avg 2025.7 · weak evidence
• The poor discharge energy density of commercial dielectric polymers. The need to improve the dielectric constant and breakdown strength of poly(methyl methacrylate). The lack of understanding of the d

  The poor discharge energy density of commercial dielectric polymers. The need to improve the dielectric constant and breakdown strength of poly(methyl methacrylate). The lack of understanding of the dielectric behavior and trap characterist

  Physics · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• Experimental verification of the study's results is needed. Further investigation of the structural and thermodynamic properties of lead-free perovskites is required. The potential of Rb2NaXCl6 (X = S

  Experimental verification of the study's results is needed. Further investigation of the structural and thermodynamic properties of lead-free perovskites is required. The potential of Rb2NaXCl6 (X = Sb, As) double perovskites for use in opt

  Physics · 3 papers · avg 2025.3 · weak evidence
• The study highlights the need to develop and implement educational and therapeutic programs aimed at strengthening children’s emotional regulation, addressing behavioral difficulties, and considering

  The study highlights the need to develop and implement educational and therapeutic programs aimed at strengthening children’s emotional regulation, addressing behavioral difficulties, and considering family-related adversity in intervention

  Psychology · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• The current literature on workplace sexual harassment is sparse, particularly in terms of longitudinal studies. There is a need for studies that evaluate the prospective associations between workplace

  The current literature on workplace sexual harassment is sparse, particularly in terms of longitudinal studies. There is a need for studies that evaluate the prospective associations between workplace sexual harassment and health and qualit

  Psychology · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• There is a lack of digital interventions focusing on the unique mental health needs of specific vulnerable groups, such as children. There is a need for culturally, linguistically, and contextually ta

  There is a lack of digital interventions focusing on the unique mental health needs of specific vulnerable groups, such as children. There is a need for culturally, linguistically, and contextually tailored digital interventions to enhance

  Psychology · 3 papers · avg 2025.2 · weak evidence
• There is a lack of evidence specifically addressing mild cognitive impairment and dietary (poly)phenol intake. Prior studies have had inconsistent findings regarding the association between dietary (p

  There is a lack of evidence specifically addressing mild cognitive impairment and dietary (poly)phenol intake. Prior studies have had inconsistent findings regarding the association between dietary (poly)phenols and cognitive health. This s

  Psychology · 3 papers · avg 2025.7 · weak evidence
• Investigate the relationship between football-specific DT performance and coach-rated talent status in a longitudinal design. Examine the effects of training programs aimed at improving football-speci

  Investigate the relationship between football-specific DT performance and coach-rated talent status in a longitudinal design. Examine the effects of training programs aimed at improving football-specific DT performance on coach-rated talent

  Psychology · 3 papers · avg 2025.7 · weak evidence
• There is a lack of studies investigating the impact of regular physical exercise on mental health and sleep quality in physically active women. The current literature does not provide a clear understa

  There is a lack of studies investigating the impact of regular physical exercise on mental health and sleep quality in physically active women. The current literature does not provide a clear understanding of the relationship between physic

  Psychology · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• The paper identifies a gap in the literature, highlighting the need for a novel approach to community resilience that addresses the inherent injustices of interventions. The study notes that existing

  The paper identifies a gap in the literature, highlighting the need for a novel approach to community resilience that addresses the inherent injustices of interventions. The study notes that existing approaches to resilience building may en

  Psychology · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• The mechanisms by which workplace bullying affects employee well-being are not yet sufficiently described in the literature. The paper identifies a gap in understanding the role of psychological safet

  The mechanisms by which workplace bullying affects employee well-being are not yet sufficiently described in the literature. The paper identifies a gap in understanding the role of psychological safety in mitigating the negative effects of

  Psychology · 3 papers · avg 2025.2 · weak evidence
• Current measures of hearing sensitivity fail to capture critical aspects of real-world listening challenges in this population. The number of middle-aged patients who seek help for hearing difficultie

  Current measures of hearing sensitivity fail to capture critical aspects of real-world listening challenges in this population. The number of middle-aged patients who seek help for hearing difficulties but show no abnormal clinical indicato

  Psychology · 3 papers · avg 2025.3 · weak evidence
• The study used a cross-sectional survey method, which may not capture the dynamic nature of the relationships between variables, - The study relied on self-reported data, which may be subject to biase

  The study used a cross-sectional survey method, which may not capture the dynamic nature of the relationships between variables, - The study relied on self-reported data, which may be subject to biases, - The study did not control for all p

  Psychology · 3 papers · avg 2024.7 · weak evidence
• Previous studies have typically relied on simpler statistical methods or qualitative analyses. The moderating role of work experience in the relationship between cognitive bias and unsafe behavior has

  Previous studies have typically relied on simpler statistical methods or qualitative analyses. The moderating role of work experience in the relationship between cognitive bias and unsafe behavior has been overlooked. There is a need to add

  Psychology · 3 papers · avg 2025 · weak evidence
• The lack of culturally adapted AI-driven conversational tools for mental health care in the MENA region. The limited understanding of the effectiveness and limitations of AI-driven conversational tool

  The lack of culturally adapted AI-driven conversational tools for mental health care in the MENA region. The limited understanding of the effectiveness and limitations of AI-driven conversational tools in mental health care. The need for fu

  Psychology · 3 papers · avg 2025.7 · weak evidence
• There is a gap in the understanding of the structural determinants of digital health service engagement among older adults. The study aims to address this gap by investigating the role of access barri

  There is a gap in the understanding of the structural determinants of digital health service engagement among older adults. The study aims to address this gap by investigating the role of access barriers, technology anxiety, digital health

  Psychology · 3 papers · avg 2025.7 · weak evidence
• The paper identifies the complexity of the caregiving environment as a challenge. The review notes the substantial heterogeneity of study designs and the use of non-comparable outcome measures across

  The paper identifies the complexity of the caregiving environment as a challenge. The review notes the substantial heterogeneity of study designs and the use of non-comparable outcome measures across studies. The paper highlights the need f

  Psychology · 3 papers · avg 2025.3 · weak evidence
• Further studies are needed to explore the long-term effects of digital interventions on psychological resilience. Research should investigate the effectiveness of digital interventions in different po

  Further studies are needed to explore the long-term effects of digital interventions on psychological resilience. Research should investigate the effectiveness of digital interventions in different populations and settings. Studies should e

  Psychology · 3 papers · avg 2025.7 · weak evidence
• Lack of research on online TCFL teachers' digital competence, psychological resilience, and self-efficacy. Prior research has focused primarily on offline and traditional classroom settings. Need for

  Lack of research on online TCFL teachers' digital competence, psychological resilience, and self-efficacy. Prior research has focused primarily on offline and traditional classroom settings. Need for research on the interactions between dig

  Psychology · 3 papers · avg 2025 · weak evidence
• The study identifies a gap in the understanding of the Bakarwal community's adaptive strategies and internal capacity to cope with climate and socio-ecological challenges. The research highlights the

  The study identifies a gap in the understanding of the Bakarwal community's adaptive strategies and internal capacity to cope with climate and socio-ecological challenges. The research highlights the need for inclusive, community-driven pol

  Psychology · 3 papers · avg 2025.7 · weak evidence
• The causes of depression are complex and multifactorial, and cannot be fully explained by any single biological or environmental factor. Prior research has identified multiple psychosocial stressors a

  The causes of depression are complex and multifactorial, and cannot be fully explained by any single biological or environmental factor. Prior research has identified multiple psychosocial stressors associated with depression risk, but the

  Psychology · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• employ multisource reporting to enhance result reliability, - investigate the influence of additional family interpersonal factors (e.g., parental mental health) on adolescent NSSI, - utilize longitud

  employ multisource reporting to enhance result reliability, - investigate the influence of additional family interpersonal factors (e.g., parental mental health) on adolescent NSSI, - utilize longitudinal designs (e.g., latent transition an

  Psychology · 3 papers · avg 2025.7 · weak evidence
• Investigate the relationship between cognitive control and metacognition in different populations, - Examine the effects of interventions aimed at improving cognitive flexibility and metacognitive reg

  Investigate the relationship between cognitive control and metacognition in different populations, - Examine the effects of interventions aimed at improving cognitive flexibility and metacognitive regulation on academic achievement, - Explo

  Psychology · 3 papers · avg 2011.3 · weak evidence
• Investigating the effects of ongoing depression on maternal sensitivity and brain responses, - Examining the relationship between maternal sensitivity and child outcomes in mothers with a history of d

  Investigating the effects of ongoing depression on maternal sensitivity and brain responses, - Examining the relationship between maternal sensitivity and child outcomes in mothers with a history of depression, - Developing interventions to

  Psychology · 3 papers · avg 2025.3 · weak evidence
• Notably, preventive and relaxing behaviors were the only ones significantly related to the relational components of well- being, suggesting a complex connection between health behaviors and the social

  Notably, preventive and relaxing behaviors were the only ones significantly related to the relational components of well- being, suggesting a complex connection between health behaviors and the social dimensions of well-being that warrants

  Psychology · 3 papers · avg 2025 · weak evidence
• The study used a cross-sectional design which may not capture changes over time - The sample was limited to mothers of children with ASD in Saudi Arabia - The study relied on self-reported data which

  The study used a cross-sectional design which may not capture changes over time - The sample was limited to mothers of children with ASD in Saudi Arabia - The study relied on self-reported data which may be subject to bias - The study exclu

  Psychology · 3 papers · avg 2025.6 · weak evidence
• The paper identifies a gap in existing theories of depression, which fail to explain why certain people achieve a mastery of depressive affect while others succumb to depressive illness. The author ar

  The paper identifies a gap in existing theories of depression, which fail to explain why certain people achieve a mastery of depressive affect while others succumb to depressive illness. The author argues that existing theories of depressio

  Psychology · 3 papers · avg 2006 · weak evidence
• BACKGROUND: Children born very preterm (VP <32 weeks gestation) and/or with very low birth weight (VBLW <1500 g; subsequently VP/VLBW) have been previously reported to have more cognitive impairment a

  BACKGROUND: Children born very preterm (VP <32 weeks gestation) and/or with very low birth weight (VBLW <1500 g; subsequently VP/VLBW) have been previously reported to have more cognitive impairment and specific executive functioning proble

  Psychology · 3 papers · avg 2022.8 · weak evidence
• The long- term outcomes of VR-based interventions beyond the immediate procedure have not been adequately studied. And perhaps most practically, there is still no consensus on a standardized anxiety s

  The long- term outcomes of VR-based interventions beyond the immediate procedure have not been adequately studied. And perhaps most practically, there is still no consensus on a standardized anxiety screening protocol for routine dental pra

  Psychology · 3 papers · avg 2025.8 · weak evidence
• The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the relationship between bilingualism and cognitive growth. Prior research has shown mixed results, and there is a need for more tightly controlled s

  The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the relationship between bilingualism and cognitive growth. Prior research has shown mixed results, and there is a need for more tightly controlled studies. The study aims to address this g

  Psychology · 3 papers · avg 2003.8 · weak evidence
• The study faced challenges in terms of participant recruitment and retention, with some individuals not completing the intervention due to outdated contact information or failure to attend sessions. T

  The study faced challenges in terms of participant recruitment and retention, with some individuals not completing the intervention due to outdated contact information or failure to attend sessions. The study also faced challenges in terms

  Psychology · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• Deepening the theoretical connotation of resilience and constructing a dynamic assessment system - Further systematically review domestic and international theoretical research, closely integrate it w

  Deepening the theoretical connotation of resilience and constructing a dynamic assessment system - Further systematically review domestic and international theoretical research, closely integrate it with the actual context of rural China, a

  Psychology · 3 papers · avg 2025.3 · weak evidence
• The study identifies a gap in the current understanding of suicidal behavior, highlighting the importance of considering population-level patterns and latent subgroup heterogeneity. The study notes th

  The study identifies a gap in the current understanding of suicidal behavior, highlighting the importance of considering population-level patterns and latent subgroup heterogeneity. The study notes that prior work has focused on individual-

  Psychology · 3 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• The pathways through which leisure experiences influence PsyCap and life satisfaction remain insufficiently understood. There is a lack of research on the role of serious leisure in fostering PsyCap a

  The pathways through which leisure experiences influence PsyCap and life satisfaction remain insufficiently understood. There is a lack of research on the role of serious leisure in fostering PsyCap among Korean university students. The stu

  Psychology · 3 papers · avg 2024.2 · weak evidence
• The study identifies significant barriers to accessing mental health services, particularly for children. It highlights the challenges of cultural adaptation and the emotional toll of displacement. Th

  The study identifies significant barriers to accessing mental health services, particularly for children. It highlights the challenges of cultural adaptation and the emotional toll of displacement. The study notes the importance of consider

  Psychology · 3 papers · avg 2024.7 · weak evidence
• examining the dynamic characteristics of brain functional networks in individuals with high social anxiety traits using other neuroimaging techniques, - investigating the relationship between microsta

  examining the dynamic characteristics of brain functional networks in individuals with high social anxiety traits using other neuroimaging techniques, - investigating the relationship between microstate dynamics and social anxiety symptoms

  Psychology · 3 papers · avg 2025.7 · weak evidence
• Longitudinal studies are needed to examine the causal relationships between emotional intelligence, self-regulation, and well-being, - Studies should investigate the generalizability of the findings t

  Longitudinal studies are needed to examine the causal relationships between emotional intelligence, self-regulation, and well-being, - Studies should investigate the generalizability of the findings to other populations and contexts, - Rese

  Psychology · 3 papers · avg 2025.7 · weak evidence
• the review was limited to non-clinical populations, - interventions lacking explicit mindfulness components were excluded, - programs based solely on somatic practices such as yoga or Pilates were exc

  the review was limited to non-clinical populations, - interventions lacking explicit mindfulness components were excluded, - programs based solely on somatic practices such as yoga or Pilates were excluded, - the inclusion criteria specific

  Psychology · 3 papers · avg 2023 · weak evidence