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• Future studies can examine the relationship between credit risk, liquidity risk, interest rates, and inflation and profitability in other banks. Future studies can investigate the impact of other fact

  Future studies can examine the relationship between credit risk, liquidity risk, interest rates, and inflation and profitability in other banks. Future studies can investigate the impact of other factors on bank profitability. Future studie

  Economics · 6 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• Mechanization of crop processing has eroded female employment channels and income opportunities. Women's traditional independent roles in agrarian societies have been undermined by policies tailored f

  Mechanization of crop processing has eroded female employment channels and income opportunities. Women's traditional independent roles in agrarian societies have been undermined by policies tailored for men. The study highlights the need to

  Economics · 6 papers · avg 2003.3 · weak evidence
• First, future studies could investigate classroom instructional practices in greater detail, particularly how teachers in high-performing systems facilitate conceptual understanding and mathematical r

  First, future studies could investigate classroom instructional practices in greater detail, particularly how teachers in high-performing systems facilitate conceptual understanding and mathematical reasoning during lessons. Third, future i

  Education · 6 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• Should we be concerned if educational resources for gifted and talented children vary widely from school to school, district to district, or state to state? Does it matter whether those resources are

  Should we be concerned if educational resources for gifted and talented children vary widely from school to school, district to district, or state to state? Does it matter whether those resources are distributed unevenly by race or social c

  Education · 6 papers · avg 1984.2 · weak evidence
• Author contributions Establish Clear Guidelines: Educational institutions should create clear, internationally standardized policies outlining the permissible use of AI tools like ChatGPT. These guide

  One challenge is that meta-analytic claims about the effects of AI on student writing are often overstated and based on limited outcome measures. Another challenge is that the linguistic effects of AI depend not only on model output but als

  Education · 6 papers · avg 2025.7 · weak evidence
• Teacher engagement is a multifaceted concept that encompasses behavioural, cognitive, and emotional dimensions, - Factors that influence engagement can range from the content and structure of PD progr

  Teacher engagement is a multifaceted concept that encompasses behavioural, cognitive, and emotional dimensions, - Factors that influence engagement can range from the content and structure of PD programmes to external influences such as sch

  Education · 6 papers · avg 2018.3 · weak evidence
• Although improving instructional supervision has already been featured in theoretical debates and even advocated for in the policy frameworks of many nations – including the USA, UK, and countries acr

  Although improving instructional supervision has already been featured in theoretical debates and even advocated for in the policy frameworks of many nations – including the USA, UK, and countries across Europe – little is known beyond the

  Education · 6 papers · avg 2025.7 · weak evidence
• None of these studies investigates the interaction between Egyptian Colloquial Arabic (ECA) or Modern Standard Arabic phonology and English diphthong production using acoustic methods. While contrasti

  None of these studies investigates the interaction between Egyptian Colloquial Arabic (ECA) or Modern Standard Arabic phonology and English diphthong production using acoustic methods. While contrastive analysis between English and Arabic s

  Education · 6 papers · avg 2025.6 · weak evidence
• (i) Strengthen Participatory Decision-Making TVET colleges should create official decision-making systems which include lecturers, students, and administrators to enhance satisfaction and trust and in

  (i) Strengthen Participatory Decision-Making TVET colleges should create official decision-making systems which include lecturers, students, and administrators to enhance satisfaction and trust and institutional dedication. (ii) Promote Col

  Education · 6 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• The paper identifies a gap in the discussion of literacy education, highlighting the need for a more nuanced understanding of the role of critical literacy and multiliteracies in promoting autonomous

  The paper identifies a gap in the discussion of literacy education, highlighting the need for a more nuanced understanding of the role of critical literacy and multiliteracies in promoting autonomous and conscious subjects. The study sugges

  Education · 6 papers · avg 2014.8 · weak evidence
• The paper identifies the challenge of integrating GenAI in language education in a pedagogically grounded, ethically responsible, and learner-centered manner. It highlights the need for technical fami

  The paper identifies the challenge of integrating GenAI in language education in a pedagogically grounded, ethically responsible, and learner-centered manner. It highlights the need for technical familiarity, pedagogical expertise, and cont

  Education · 6 papers · avg 2025.8 · weak evidence
• CAR-T cell therapy has demonstrated excellent efficacy in treating hematologic malignancies, and CAR-T-based personalized immunotherapy has led to notable remissions. However, this mode of immunotherap

  CAR-T cell therapy has demonstrated excellent efficacy in treating hematologic malignancies, and CAR-T-based personalized immunotherapy has led to notable remissions. However, this mode of immunotherapy is still in its early stages, and spec

  Medicine · 6 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• The paper identifies challenges associated with the implementation of AI, ctDNA, and RWE, including data standardization and regulatory considerations. It also highlights the limitations of ctDNA, suc

  The paper identifies challenges associated with the implementation of AI, ctDNA, and RWE, including data standardization and regulatory considerations. It also highlights the limitations of ctDNA, such as insufficient sensitivity for low tu

  Medicine · 6 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• Within established clinical workflows, with mechanisms for reviewing uncertain, discordant, or clinically implausible outputs limitations to clinicians and and for communicating model patients. Integra

  within established clinical workflows, with mechanisms for reviewing uncertain, discordant, or clinically implausible outputs limitations to clinicians and and for communicating model patients. Integration of privacy protection, fairness ass

  Medicine · 6 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• For Tumor Marker Prognostic Studies) criteria still regarded as the gold standard. Moreover, though these observations are promising, a grand challenge will be to develop a robust panel of validated b

  for Tumor Marker Prognostic Studies) criteria still regarded as the gold standard. Moreover, though these observations are promising, a grand challenge will be to develop a robust panel of validated biomarkers, integrating AI- based analyti

  Medicine · 6 papers · avg 2025.8 · weak evidence
• There is a lack of understanding of the relationships between cognitive function, physical activity, and vitamin D in relation to dysmobility syndrome. There is a need to examine the mediation effects

  There is a lack of understanding of the relationships between cognitive function, physical activity, and vitamin D in relation to dysmobility syndrome. There is a need to examine the mediation effects of physical activity and vitamin D on t

  Psychology · 6 papers · avg 2025.3 · weak evidence
• Further understanding of how genetic risk and environmental stressors inter-relate in the etiology of MD and AUD, - Examination of the association between stressful life events and risk for episode on

  Further understanding of how genetic risk and environmental stressors inter-relate in the etiology of MD and AUD, - Examination of the association between stressful life events and risk for episode onset or recurrence of a range of psychiat

  Psychology · 6 papers · avg 2018.8 · weak evidence
• To mitigate this limitation, future studies should consider a multi-method approach, combining self-reports with behavioral or observational measures. Although existing literature has extensively docu

  To mitigate this limitation, future studies should consider a multi-method approach, combining self-reports with behavioral or observational measures. Although existing literature has extensively documented these associations, the temporal

  Psychology · 6 papers · avg 2025.2 · weak evidence
• There is a need for more research on cognitive styles and their implications for education. The relationships between cognitive styles and individual differences in cognition are not fully understood.

  The gifted and talented have atypical developmental needs that are not adequately addressed by traditional school program planning. The gifted and talented require differentiated counseling/guidance because of being 'out of stage', 'out of

  Psychology · 6 papers · avg 1995 · weak evidence
• The interrelationships between psychopathological dimensions, impulsivity, and childhood maltreatment in individuals with suicidal ideation remain unclear. There is a need for a more comprehensive und

  The interrelationships between psychopathological dimensions, impulsivity, and childhood maltreatment in individuals with suicidal ideation remain unclear. There is a need for a more comprehensive understanding of the contributing factors t

  Psychology · 6 papers · avg 2025.8 · weak evidence
• High levels of dental anxiety can lead to worsening oral health and further dental fears. Dental anxiety can result in avoidance behaviours that can lead to the deterioration of oral health. Effective

  High levels of dental anxiety can lead to worsening oral health and further dental fears. Dental anxiety can result in avoidance behaviours that can lead to the deterioration of oral health. Effective management of dental anxiety is critica

  Psychology · 6 papers · avg 2018 · weak evidence
• There is a lack of research on the relationships among adverse childhood experiences, self-compassion, and perceived stress in combat sport athletes. Prior studies have not examined the mediating role

  Athletes may be more susceptible to illness and injuries due to reduced immunological or psychological functioning. Coaches and sports medicine specialists may not be sensitive to psychological disorders in elite athletes. The study's findi

  Psychology · 6 papers · avg 2018.8 · weak evidence
• The addition of soil amendments and plants in heavy metal-contaminated soil can result in a significant impact on physicochemical properties, microbial communities and heavy metal distribution, but th

  The addition of soil amendments and plants in heavy metal-contaminated soil can result in a significant impact on physicochemical properties, microbial communities and heavy metal distribution, but the specific mechanisms remain to be explo

  Agriculture · 6 papers · avg 2025.2 · weak evidence
• The study only considered a specific region (Horqin Sandy Land) and crop (oat), - The experiment was conducted in a field setting with a limited number of replicates (4), - The study did not investiga

  The study only considered a specific region (Horqin Sandy Land) and crop (oat), - The experiment was conducted in a field setting with a limited number of replicates (4), - The study did not investigate the long-term effects of organic fert

  Agriculture · 6 papers · avg 2025.9 · weak evidence
• The narrow genetic base in most commercially grown crops makes them vulnerable to climate change. There is a need for increased food production and genetic diversity to address food and nutrition secu

  The lack of adaptive irrigation infrastructure aggravates the challenges of climate change. The need for modern agricultural techniques, such as precision agriculture, to ensure thriving harvests. The gap in the development of sustainable a

  Agriculture · 6 papers · avg 2025.2 · weak evidence
• Investigate the effects of hydrogel application on other crops and soil types. Examine the long-term effects of hydrogel application on soil properties and plant growth. Develop more efficient and cos

  Investigate the effects of hydrogel application on other crops and soil types. Examine the long-term effects of hydrogel application on soil properties and plant growth. Develop more efficient and cost-effective methods for synthesizing bio

  Agriculture · 6 papers · avg 2025.9 · weak evidence
• However, little is known about the changes in fungal diversity and potential functions under the development of different vegetation types during natural (secondary forest succession) and anthropogeni

  However, little is known about the changes in fungal diversity and potential functions under the development of different vegetation types during natural (secondary forest succession) and anthropogenic (reforestation) forest restoration.

  Agriculture · 6 papers · avg 2025.3 · weak evidence
• The need for innovative technologies to mitigate the environmental impact of polymer degradation. The lack of development of polymers derived from organic waste precursors with suitable mechanical pro

  The need for alternative sources of energy that can replace fossil petroleum. The environmental pollution caused by the disposal of waste polyolefins. The technical challenges of converting waste polyolefins into liquid fuels.

  Chemistry · 6 papers · avg 2025.8 · weak evidence
• The need for new antimicrobial compounds from natural sources due to the escalating global burden of antimicrobial resistance. The limited exploration of edible plant-associated fungal endophytes as s

  The need for new antimicrobial compounds from natural sources due to the escalating global burden of antimicrobial resistance. The limited exploration of edible plant-associated fungal endophytes as sources of bioactive specialized metaboli

  Chemistry · 6 papers · avg 2025.8 · weak evidence
• BACKGROUND: Fermentation plays a critical role in determining the quality and aroma of cigar tobacco; however, the interactions between phyllospheric microbial succession and volatile flavor compound

  BACKGROUND: Fermentation plays a critical role in determining the quality and aroma of cigar tobacco; however, the interactions between phyllospheric microbial succession and volatile flavor compound (VFC) formation remain insufficiently un

  Chemistry · 6 papers · avg 2025.7 · weak evidence
• The paper identifies the need for effective intrusion detection systems that can handle complex attack types. The study highlights the limitations of traditional IDSs and the potential of machine lear

  The paper identifies the need for effective intrusion detection systems that can handle complex attack types. The study highlights the limitations of traditional IDSs and the potential of machine learning techniques in advancing intrusion d

  Computer Science · 6 papers · avg 2025.5 · weak evidence
• The lack of studies on the impact of urban heat islands on cultural heritage sites. The need for a methodology to monitor and mitigate the UHI effects on cultural heritage sites. The importance of con

  The lack of studies on the impact of urban heat islands on cultural heritage sites. The need for a methodology to monitor and mitigate the UHI effects on cultural heritage sites. The importance of considering the relationship between land c

  Earth Science · 6 papers · avg 2025.8 · weak evidence
• Abstract The increasingly warm-wetting climate has gradually promoted vegetation greenness on the Tibetan Plateau and the surrounding region, yet the specific mechanisms driving this change in high-al

  Abstract The increasingly warm-wetting climate has gradually promoted vegetation greenness on the Tibetan Plateau and the surrounding region, yet the specific mechanisms driving this change in high-altitude mountainous areas remain unclear.

  Earth Science · 6 papers · avg 2025.2 · weak evidence
• Global temperature rise is leading to increased stress and mortality in forests globally and is driving more frequent and intense heatwaves; however, the interaction between growth temperatures and he

  Global temperature rise is leading to increased stress and mortality in forests globally and is driving more frequent and intense heatwaves; however, the interaction between growth temperatures and heatwave events on tree populations remain

  Earth Science · 6 papers · avg 2025.7 · 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 · 6 papers · avg 2025.3 · weak evidence
• Many existing hydrographic datasets have poor representation of the near-surface layer - In situ hydrographic observations in Greenland fjords remain sparse, particularly during late winter and early

  Many existing hydrographic datasets have poor representation of the near-surface layer - In situ hydrographic observations in Greenland fjords remain sparse, particularly during late winter and early spring - Existing datasets often exhibit

  Earth Science · 6 papers · avg 2025.3 · weak evidence
• Future studies can investigate the impact of climate-smart technologies on agricultural productivity. Research can focus on developing strategies for transitioning the sector from subsistence to comme

  Future studies can investigate the impact of climate-smart technologies on agricultural productivity. Research can focus on developing strategies for transitioning the sector from subsistence to commercially oriented production. Studies can

  Economics · 6 papers · avg 2025.7 · weak evidence
• The field needs studies that isolate the incremental effect of AI rather than testing a technology bundle. There is a lack of evidence on the effectiveness of AI in improving clinical reasoning, debri

  The field needs studies that isolate the incremental effect of AI rather than testing a technology bundle. There is a lack of evidence on the effectiveness of AI in improving clinical reasoning, debriefing, competence, or entrustment in ana

  Education · 6 papers · avg 2025.9 · weak evidence
• Employ longitudinal or experimental designs to clarify causal relationships - adopt stratified sampling across broader geographic regions and institutional contexts to enhance representativeness - inc

  employ longitudinal or experimental designs to clarify causal relationships - adopt stratified sampling across broader geographic regions and institutional contexts to enhance representativeness - incorporate multi-method data sources (e.g.

  Education · 6 papers · avg 2025.7 · 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 · 6 papers · avg 2025.3 · weak evidence
• The paper identifies several challenges, including the need for early prediction of patient trajectories, the complexity of the analytical model, and the potential for false positives and self-fulfill

  The paper identifies several challenges, including the need for early prediction of patient trajectories, the complexity of the analytical model, and the potential for false positives and self-fulfilling prognostic bias. The authors note th

  Medicine · 6 papers · avg 2025.8 · weak evidence
• Most quantum error correction protocols employ a high number of redundant systems. There is a need for a technique that can improve transmission fidelity with fewer redundant qubits. The current appro

  Most quantum error correction protocols employ a high number of redundant systems. There is a need for a technique that can improve transmission fidelity with fewer redundant qubits. The current approach has limitations, and there is a need

  Physics · 6 papers · avg 2025.7 · weak evidence
• Evaluate the long-term performance of microbial consortia under field conditions, - Investigate the persistence and interactions of microbial consortia with native microbial communities, - Assess the

  Evaluate the long-term performance of microbial consortia under field conditions, - Investigate the persistence and interactions of microbial consortia with native microbial communities, - Assess the effectiveness of microbial consortia acr

  Agriculture · 6 papers · avg 2025.3 · weak evidence
• Validating the efficacy of the gcp6-MPC5 haplotype in diverse genetic backgrounds and under various climate scenarios. Investigating the interaction between GCP6 and other key stress-responsive transc

  Validating the efficacy of the gcp6-MPC5 haplotype in diverse genetic backgrounds and under various climate scenarios. Investigating the interaction between GCP6 and other key stress-responsive transcription factors. Decoding the genetics o

  Biology · 6 papers · avg 2025.5 · weak evidence
• The limitations of electrospinning as a manufacturing method for fibres. The need to evaluate the compatibility of pressurised gyration with biological materials. The challenge of incorporating bacter

  The limitations of electrospinning as a manufacturing method for fibres. The need to evaluate the compatibility of pressurised gyration with biological materials. The challenge of incorporating bacterial cultures into fibrous polymeric scaf

  Chemistry · 6 papers · avg 2023.4 · weak evidence
• Traditional forecasting methods struggle to capture the complex nonlinear relationships and long-term temporal dependencies inherent in heat load data. The lack of a deep learning model that can effec

  Traditional forecasting methods struggle to capture the complex nonlinear relationships and long-term temporal dependencies inherent in heat load data. The lack of a deep learning model that can effectively predict heat load in oil and gas

  Computer Science · 6 papers · avg 2025.3 · weak evidence
• Substantial uncertainties remain regarding the roles of Asian summer monsoon dynamics, climate variability, and surface emissions in shaping upper tropospheric aerosols. Global models show large inter

  Substantial uncertainties remain regarding the roles of Asian summer monsoon dynamics, climate variability, and surface emissions in shaping upper tropospheric aerosols. Global models show large inter-model spread in non-volcanic aerosol ex

  Earth Science · 6 papers · avg 2025.7 · weak evidence
• Climate change is expected to impact rainfall patterns, leading to more extreme events. Accurate predictions of rainfall patterns are needed. The study's results must be used to inform water resource

  Climate change is expected to impact rainfall patterns, leading to more extreme events. Accurate predictions of rainfall patterns are needed. The study's results must be used to inform water resource management strategies and climate change

  Earth Science · 6 papers · avg 2025.3 · weak evidence
• The limited availability of ground-based observations in data-scarce regions. The lack of exploration of the transferability of satellite-derived datasets across different model classes. The need for

  The limited availability of ground-based observations in data-scarce regions. The lack of exploration of the transferability of satellite-derived datasets across different model classes. The need for reliable hydrological models for climate

  Earth Science · 6 papers · avg 2025.8 · weak evidence
• The interseasonal variations in marine heatwaves remain unclear. The impact of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation on marine heatwaves is not well understood. The heat budget equation has not been fully

  The interseasonal variations in marine heatwaves remain unclear. The impact of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation on marine heatwaves is not well understood. The heat budget equation has not been fully analyzed to understand the interseasonal

  Earth Science · 6 papers · avg 2018.2 · weak evidence
• The existing research lacks a comprehensive empirical framework integrating multiple green finance mechanisms. The existing studies largely focus on macroeconomic outcomes rather than institutional-le

  The existing research lacks a comprehensive empirical framework integrating multiple green finance mechanisms. The existing studies largely focus on macroeconomic outcomes rather than institutional-level adoption and performance. There is a

  Economics · 6 papers · avg 2025.3 · weak evidence
• The study’s findings lead to the following recommendation: 1) Heads of teachers should ensure that mathematics teachers are well trained in the subject area and are well equipped to teach the subject.

  The study’s findings lead to the following recommendation: 1) Heads of teachers should ensure that mathematics teachers are well trained in the subject area and are well equipped to teach the subject. 2) Teacher must have the necessary acad

  Education · 6 papers · avg 2019.5 · weak evidence
• The study identifies a gap in the understanding of pre-service teachers' perceptions of the ideal learning environment for mathematical activities. Prior research has focused on the physical, social,

  The study identifies a gap in the understanding of pre-service teachers' perceptions of the ideal learning environment for mathematical activities. Prior research has focused on the physical, social, and emotional aspects of learning enviro

  Education · 6 papers · avg 2025.5 · weak evidence
• A lack of understanding of the intersection of regulatory requirements and technological innovation in AI-driven building management - a need to examine the legal, technological, and economic implicat

  a lack of understanding of the intersection of regulatory requirements and technological innovation in AI-driven building management - a need to examine the legal, technological, and economic implications of EU regulations on AI- and IoT-dr

  Engineering · 6 papers · avg 2025 · weak evidence
• Radiological correction is a major limitation of this analysis, as defnitions varied substantially across studies, limiting the validity and interpretability of the pooled estimate, which should the

  Radiological correction is a major limitation of this analysis, as defnitions var- ied substantially across studies, limiting the validity and interpretability of the pooled estimate, which should therefore be interpreted with caution. Defn

  Medicine · 6 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• The effectiveness of the westward electric field in causing ionospheric storms has not been carefully investigated. The mechanisms of the severe positive ionospheric storm in the American sector are n

  The effectiveness of the westward electric field in causing ionospheric storms has not been carefully investigated. The mechanisms of the severe positive ionospheric storm in the American sector are not well understood. The role of thermosp

  Physics · 6 papers · avg 2025.9 · weak evidence
• The study identifies a gap in the understanding of the relationship between childhood ADHD traits and mood disorder presentations in adulthood. Prior research has focused on the co-occurrence of ADHD

  The study identifies a gap in the understanding of the relationship between childhood ADHD traits and mood disorder presentations in adulthood. Prior research has focused on the co-occurrence of ADHD and mood disorders, but the study aims t

  Psychology · 6 papers · avg 2025.7 · weak evidence
• The study identifies a gap in understanding the importance of collaboration between governments, communities, and social work in disaster resilience and recovery processes. The research reveals a need

  The study identifies a gap in understanding the importance of collaboration between governments, communities, and social work in disaster resilience and recovery processes. The research reveals a need for systematic integration of communica

  Psychology · 6 papers · avg 2023.9 · weak evidence
• However, the complexity of microbial diversity in plant microenvironments in different regions, especially the relationship between subsurface and aboveground microorganisms, is not fully understood.

  However, the complexity of microbial diversity in plant microenvironments in different regions, especially the relationship between subsurface and aboveground microorganisms, is not fully understood.

  Agriculture · 5 papers · avg 2025.2 · weak evidence
• There is a need to evaluate sweet sorghum for productivity, sugar content, and yield in stem juice, and bioethanol output. There is a need to identify breeding lines with high yields and sugar content

  There is a need to evaluate sweet sorghum for productivity, sugar content, and yield in stem juice, and bioethanol output. There is a need to identify breeding lines with high yields and sugar content.

  Agriculture · 5 papers · avg 2025.8 · weak evidence