Research gap analyses

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• Electrocatalytic multielectron transfer reactions are essential for clean energy conversion and the synthesis of value-added chemicals, yet their practical development is limited by the low selectivit

  Electrocatalytic multielectron transfer reactions are essential for clean energy conversion and the synthesis of value-added chemicals, yet their practical development is limited by the low selectivity, insufficient stability, and high cost

  Chemistry · 5 papers · avg 2025.7 · weak evidence
• The traditional post-metal loading strategy leads to stability issues. The need for a simple and effective method to construct helical M-N-C materials. The lack of understanding of the effect of the c

  ABSTRACT High-entropy alloy (HEA) catalysts exhibit enhanced hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) activity in water electrolysis, yet the understanding of their structure and active sites in reaction environments remains unclear.

  Chemistry · 5 papers · avg 2024.8 · weak evidence
• Traditional mesh-based CFD pipelines can become computationally demanding when mesh generation is difficult or when the governing flow problem becomes high-dimensional. Physics-Informed Neural Network

  Traditional mesh-based CFD pipelines can become computationally demanding when mesh generation is difficult or when the governing flow problem becomes high-dimensional. Physics-Informed Neural Networks (PINNs) often struggle to resolve shoc

  Computer Science · 5 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• Although further optimization for rare arrhythmias, larger datasets, and real-world prospective validation are warranted, ECG-XPLAIM’s scalability, open-source implementation, and rapid inference, po

  Although further optimization for rare arrhythmias, larger datasets, and real- world prospective validation are warranted, ECG-XPLAIM’s scalability, open-source implementation, and rapid inference, position it as a valuable tool for integra

  Computer Science · 5 papers · avg 2025.8 · weak evidence
• Conventional convolutional neural networks have limitations in modeling long-range contextual information. Simple feature concatenation or direct skip-connection fusion may not sufficiently reduce noi

  Existing convolutional and transformer-based approaches have limitations in addressing the requirements of accurate breast lesion segmentation. The gap between semantic information contained in encoders and decoders is a challenge. The prob

  Computer Science · 5 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• The need for more accurate and robust machine learning models for predicting compressive strength of waste aggregate concrete blocks. The lack of novel hybrid machine learning models that can provide

  The need for more accurate and robust machine learning models for predicting compressive strength of waste aggregate concrete blocks. The lack of novel hybrid machine learning models that can provide excellent predictive accuracy. The need

  Computer Science · 5 papers · avg 2025.2 · weak evidence
• Insufficient evidence was available to determine whether a dose-response relationship exists between the quantity of HIIT performed and several risk factors for cardiovascular disease and diabetes, or

  Insufficient evidence was available to determine whether a dose-response relationship exists between the quantity of HIIT performed and several risk factors for cardiovascular disease and diabetes, or whether the effects of HIIT on cardiome

  Computer Science · 5 papers · avg 2024.4 · weak evidence
• The research gap is in estimating the effect of temperature and precipitation on agricultural value added per hectare. The gap is in addressing non-stationarity concerns using panel cointegration test

  The research gap is in estimating the effect of temperature and precipitation on agricultural value added per hectare. The gap is in addressing non-stationarity concerns using panel cointegration tests. The gap is in exploring the interacti

  Earth Science · 5 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• The scarcity of studies in these regions may indicate challenges such as limited research infrastructure funding disparities or a potential underestimation of the impact of climate change on maternal

  The scarcity of studies in these regions may indicate challenges such as limited research infrastructure funding disparities or a potential underestimation of the impact of climate change on maternal health in these specific contexts [3, 26

  Earth Science · 5 papers · avg 2025.6 · weak evidence
• The study ends with the conclusion that the impact of climate change on the drying up of water remains unclear, with the bigger problem being the impact of these changes on the reduction of the qualit

  The study ends with the conclusion that the impact of climate change on the drying up of water remains unclear, with the bigger problem being the impact of these changes on the reduction of the quality of water, a fact that may lead to many

  Earth Science · 5 papers · avg 2024.2 · weak evidence
• However, as ongoing climate change continues to alter both seasonal melt patterns and the frequency and intensity of heatwaves, it is not well understood how such streamflow responses will evolve rela

  However, as ongoing climate change continues to alter both seasonal melt patterns and the frequency and intensity of heatwaves, it is not well understood how such streamflow responses will evolve relative to the seasonal cycle of streamflow

  Earth Science · 5 papers · avg 2023.7 · weak evidence
• The issue of capital shortages among new agricultural entities is not adequately addressed by existing financing models. The agricultural supply chain is incomplete, and information communication is o

  The issue of capital shortages among new agricultural entities is not adequately addressed by existing financing models. The agricultural supply chain is incomplete, and information communication is obstructed, contributing to uneven develo

  Economics · 5 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• Non-financial signals are increasingly considered alongside financial performance in capital markets, yet little is known about how ESG disclosure quality, corporate reputation, stakeholder trust, and

  Non-financial signals are increasingly considered alongside financial performance in capital markets, yet little is known about how ESG disclosure quality, corporate reputation, stakeholder trust, and green innovation are jointly associated

  Economics · 5 papers · avg 2025.8 · weak evidence
• By making underexplored heritage accessible and engaging, task-based VR can strengthen cultural identity, support preservation efforts, and create new, meaningful opportunities for museums and touri

  By making underexplored heritage accessible and engaging, task-based VR can strengthen cultural identity, support preservation efforts, and create new, mean- ingful opportunities for museums and tourism. Future studies should examine long-t

  Education · 5 papers · avg 2025.7 · weak evidence
• One challenge identified is the lack of institutional guidance and support for academic staff to develop intercultural competence. Another challenge is the persistence of ethnocentric norms and assump

  One challenge identified is the lack of institutional guidance and support for academic staff to develop intercultural competence. Another challenge is the persistence of ethnocentric norms and assumptions of cultural neutrality in higher e

  Education · 5 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• Policy: (a) align institutional assessment policies with multilingual pedagogy by allowing multilingual drafting and translanguaged practice of comprehension; (b) support the development of Indigenous

  Policy: (a) align institutional assessment policies with multilingual pedagogy by allowing multilingual drafting and translanguaged practice of comprehension; (b) support the development of Indigenous-language terminology and discipline- sp

  Education · 5 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• Furthermore, the focus on external stakeholders means that internal university perspectives, such as those of leadership, academic staff, or students, remain underexplored. Further investigation into

  Furthermore, the focus on external stakeholders means that internal university perspectives, such as those of leadership, academic staff, or students, remain underexplored. Further investigation into the institutional mechanisms that sustai

  Education · 5 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• Future studies are recommended to involve larger, more diverse samples, use longer intervention periods, and investigate additional variables such as learning motivation, digital literacy, and student

  Future studies are recommended to involve larger, more diverse samples, use longer intervention periods, and investigate additional variables such as learning motivation, digital literacy, and students’ retention of spatial ability over tim

  Education · 5 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• Based on the findings and conclusions of the study the following recommendations are made: Chatbots should be regarded by policymakers and academic administrators as scalable, cost-effective tools for

  Based on the findings and conclusions of the study the following recommendations are made: Chatbots should be regarded by policymakers and academic administrators as scalable, cost-effective tools for improving student engagement and succes

  Education · 5 papers · avg 2025.6 · weak evidence
• The issue of low English proficiency in tertiary EFL classrooms remains a significant challenge. Traditional EFL instruction often relies on classroom-based and teacher-centered approaches, which may

  The issue of low English proficiency in tertiary EFL classrooms remains a significant challenge. Traditional EFL instruction often relies on classroom-based and teacher-centered approaches, which may not provide sufficient opportunities for

  Education · 5 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• We discuss our findings by using them to highlight ways in which engineering educators are already thinking effectively, to suggest how the adoption of innovation and professional problem‐solving can

  We discuss our findings by using them to highlight ways in which engineering educators are already thinking effectively, to suggest how the adoption of innovation and professional problem‐solving can serve as promising frameworks for thinki

  Education · 5 papers · avg 2022.7 · weak evidence
• Based on the findings of the study, the following recommendations are made. 1). Mathematics teachers should be encouraged to use TEPAC instructional strategy in teaching to improve students‟ achieveme

  Based on the findings of the study, the following recommendations are made. 1). Mathematics teachers should be encouraged to use TEPAC instructional strategy in teaching to improve students‟ achievement. 2). Government, NGOs and school mana

  Education · 5 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• This organization of counseling work is inaugurated because it is believed that data about the educational and vocational opportunities in the city should be made more available to the students ;

  This organization of counseling work is inaugurated because it is believed that data about the edu- cational and vocational opportuni- ties in the city should be made more available to the students ; that the aptitudes, attitudes, and abili

  Education · 5 papers · avg 1986.2 · weak evidence
• The study identifies a gap in the literature on the effects of teacher training programs on students' motivational variables. The study highlights the need for more research on the role of teachers in

  The study identifies a gap in the literature on the effects of teacher training programs on students' motivational variables. The study highlights the need for more research on the role of teachers in promoting physical activity and motivat

  Education · 5 papers · avg 2024.4 · weak evidence
• The problem has been related to the stance of the larger Jewish community towards open issues, debate of ideologically-oriented curricular confusion that populates the schools with teachers who are qu

  The problem has been related to the stance of the larger Jewish community towards open issues, debate of ideologically-oriented curricular confusion that populates the schools with teachers who are qualified to teach some important parts of

  Education · 5 papers · avg 1975.3 · weak evidence
• The under-representation of women in STEM translates into occupational segregation and contributes to persistent salary differentials in the labour market. Existing research typically examines either

  The under-representation of women in STEM translates into occupational segregation and contributes to persistent salary differentials in the labour market. Existing research typically examines either gender wage differentials or STEM partic

  Education · 5 papers · avg 2025.8 · weak evidence
• Future studies can investigate the effectiveness of project-oriented learning environments in supporting the development of early number operation skills. Future studies can examine the impact of proj

  Future studies can investigate the effectiveness of project-oriented learning environments in supporting the development of early number operation skills. Future studies can examine the impact of project approaches on later mathematics achi

  Education · 5 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• The research suggests that future transportation policy should prioritize the implementation of adaptive traffic control systems to reduce travel and waiting times, as well as emissions. Real-time, AI

  The complexity of traffic management in smart cities, requiring a comprehensive understanding of traffic dynamics and the integration of intelligent control systems. The need to address the unique challenges posed by diverse road users in u

  Engineering · 5 papers · avg 2025.8 · weak evidence
• The study is limited by the availability of data and the quality of prior research. The study does not test the explanatory capacity of more than one variable simultaneously. The study does not examin

  The study is limited by the availability of data and the quality of prior research. The study does not test the explanatory capacity of more than one variable simultaneously. The study does not examine the relationship between social class,

  General · 5 papers · avg 1992.3 · weak evidence
• The paper identifies a gap in the existing research on discontinuous syntactic relationships in old Polish. The study notes that the existing research on the topic is limited and that there is a need

  The paper identifies a gap in the existing research on discontinuous syntactic relationships in old Polish. The study notes that the existing research on the topic is limited and that there is a need for a detailed examination of the relati

  General · 5 papers · avg 2007.3 · weak evidence
• The paper is limited to an analysis of the works of Daoud, Benameur, and Ladjali. The study does not provide a comprehensive overview of the concept of silence in literature. The paper's focus on the

  The paper is limited to an analysis of the works of Daoud, Benameur, and Ladjali. The study does not provide a comprehensive overview of the concept of silence in literature. The paper's focus on the cultural and historical context of the w

  General · 5 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• The paper identifies a gap in prior work, including the lack of a nuanced understanding of the relationships between sex, class, and capitalism. It also identifies the need for a more adequate underst

  The paper identifies a gap in prior work, including the lack of a nuanced understanding of the relationships between sex, class, and capitalism. It also identifies the need for a more adequate understanding of the social relations of family

  General · 5 papers · avg 1984.6 · weak evidence
• The field of oral microbiome research is still limited by several major challenges, including biological, translation, and implementation issues. There is a lack of large, long-term studies and trials

  The field of oral microbiome research is still limited by several major challenges, including biological, translation, and implementation issues. There is a lack of large, long-term studies and trials that can test whether microbiome-based

  Medicine · 5 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• Significant knowledge gaps remain regarding the mechanisms that drive tumor progression, therapy resistance, and interactions between tumor cells and the surrounding microenvironment. The development

  Significant knowledge gaps remain regarding the mechanisms that drive tumor progression, therapy resistance, and interactions between tumor cells and the surrounding microenvironment. The development of advanced drug delivery systems capabl

  Medicine · 5 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which is typically classified as either ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease, is a chronic, immune- mediated, inflammatory disease of the digestive tract. The field of I

  Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which is typically classified as either ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease, is a chronic, immune- mediated, inflammatory disease of the digestive tract. The field of IBD therapeutics has undergone tremendous

  Medicine · 5 papers · avg 2025 · weak evidence
• Future studies should focus on associations between factors such as exercise habits or gaming behavior and the effects of arm for movement condition during virtual height exposure, instance, by compar

  Future studies should focus on associations between factors such as exercise habits or gaming behavior and the effects of arm for movement condition during virtual height exposure, instance, by comparing extreme groups (e. There are a few l

  Medicine · 5 papers · avg 2025 · weak evidence
• The future of maxillofacial prosthetic rehabilitation is expected to be driven by the convergence of advanced biomaterials, digital technologies, and artificial intelligence. Recent developments in na

  The future of maxillofacial prosthetic rehabilitation is expected to be driven by the convergence of advanced biomaterials, digital technologies, and artificial intelligence. Recent developments in nanotechnology-modified silicone elastomer

  Medicine · 5 papers · avg 2025.8 · weak evidence
• Recommendations for nursing practice CONCLUSION ∙ Integrating AI into nursing practice can streamline workflows and improve patient outcomes by automating routine tasks and enhancing decision-making

  Recommendations for nursing practice CONCLUSION ∙ Integrating AI into nursing practice can streamline work- flows and improve patient outcomes by automating routine tasks and enhancing decision-making through predictive analytics (Gopal et

  Medicine · 5 papers · avg 2025.8 · weak evidence
• Healthcare professionals identified a strong need for AI-driven treatment recommendations, decision support particularly for multi-morbid cases. AI was seen as a potentially valuable tool for suggestin

  Healthcare professionals identified a strong need for AI-driven treatment recommendations, decision support particularly for multi-morbid cases. AI was seen as a potentially valuable tool for suggesting stepwise interventions, providing indi

  Medicine · 5 papers · avg 2025.8 · weak evidence
• Management: in Stability and Preservative Nano-sized colloidal suspension particles can undergo chemical degradation or aggregation during product preservation, which may also change their size and ef

  Management: in Stability and Preservative Nano-sized colloidal suspension particles can undergo chemical degradation or aggregation during product preservation, which may also change their size and effectiveness of the product9. 4. Complian

  Medicine · 5 papers · avg 2024.6 · weak evidence
• Investigating the quantum energetic advantage in other quantum computing problems - Developing more efficient classical algorithms for Boson Sampling - Exploring the trade-offs between energetic effic

  Investigating the quantum energetic advantage in other quantum computing problems - Developing more efficient classical algorithms for Boson Sampling - Exploring the trade-offs between energetic efficiency and computational advantage in qua

  Physics · 5 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• Future studies can explore the effectiveness of Islamic-based interventions for anxiety disorder. Research can investigate the role of spiritual aspects in managing anxiety disorder. Studies can exami

  Future studies can explore the effectiveness of Islamic-based interventions for anxiety disorder. Research can investigate the role of spiritual aspects in managing anxiety disorder. Studies can examine the relationship between Islamic prin

  Psychology · 5 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• The lack of systematic psychological support for patients with advanced cancer. The limited access to specialized psychosocial services in hospice and palliative care settings. The need for effective

  The lack of systematic psychological support for patients with advanced cancer. The limited access to specialized psychosocial services in hospice and palliative care settings. The need for effective interventions to address existential dis

  Psychology · 5 papers · avg 2017 · weak evidence
• Such interventions could offer benefit for individuals at risk of dementia; however, it remains unknown whether the relationship between physical activity and depressive and anxiety symptoms is the sa

  Such interventions could offer benefit for individuals at risk of dementia; however, it remains unknown whether the relationship between physical activity and depressive and anxiety symptoms is the same in people with cognitive concerns, wh

  Psychology · 5 papers · avg 2025.4 · weak evidence
• Research on the parallel relationship between characteristic microbiota and depressive symptoms, - elucidation of the mechanisms of the gut-brain axis, - exploration of the causal relationship between

  Research on the parallel relationship between characteristic microbiota and depressive symptoms, - elucidation of the mechanisms of the gut-brain axis, - exploration of the causal relationship between pathogenic and beneficial bacteria, - i

  Psychology · 5 papers · avg 2024.6 · weak evidence
• The paper acknowledges that a universal theory of counseling the mentally retarded is still in the future. It states that not enough work has been done to offer definitive suggestions regarding the le

  The paper acknowledges that a universal theory of counseling the mentally retarded is still in the future. It states that not enough work has been done to offer definitive suggestions regarding the leader, composition, method of advertiseme

  Psychology · 5 papers · avg 1966.4 · weak evidence
• The paper identifies a gap in existing literature on ageing, which often emphasizes the significance of social networks and the risks of social isolation. The study argues that the ecological dimensio

  The paper identifies a gap in existing literature on ageing, which often emphasizes the significance of social networks and the risks of social isolation. The study argues that the ecological dimensions of ageing deserve greater attention.

  Psychology · 5 papers · avg 2025.8 · weak evidence
• There is a need to investigate the association between coping strategies and psychological well-being among urban adolescents in Islamic senior high schools. The study aims to address this gap by exam

  There is a need to investigate the association between coping strategies and psychological well-being among urban adolescents in Islamic senior high schools. The study aims to address this gap by examining the relationship between coping st

  Psychology · 5 papers · avg 2019 · weak evidence
• Future studies should investigate the longitudinal relationships among psychological resilience, physical self-efficacy, and physical activity. Research should explore the mechanisms by which physical

  Future studies should investigate the longitudinal relationships among psychological resilience, physical self-efficacy, and physical activity. Research should explore the mechanisms by which physical self-efficacy mediates the relationship

  Psychology · 5 papers · avg 2025.9 · weak evidence
• Future studies should examine the ability of autistic children to recognize faces in more naturalistic settings. Future studies should investigate the neural basis of facial recognition in autistic ch

  Future studies should examine the ability of autistic children to recognize faces in more naturalistic settings. Future studies should investigate the neural basis of facial recognition in autistic children. Future studies should develop in

  Psychology · 5 papers · avg 2008.4 · weak evidence
• The abnormal patterns of functional network connectivity in late-onset depression remain unclear. The relationship between depressive symptoms and cognitive decline in late-onset depression is not wel

  The abnormal patterns of functional network connectivity in late-onset depression remain unclear. The relationship between depressive symptoms and cognitive decline in late-onset depression is not well understood. There is a need to identif

  Psychology · 5 papers · avg 2025.4 · weak evidence
• The study identifies a gap in the understanding of the implication of security challenges on election administration in Nigeria's Fourth Republic. The paper highlights the need to address the security

  The study identifies a gap in the understanding of the implication of security challenges on election administration in Nigeria's Fourth Republic. The paper highlights the need to address the security challenges facing the nation to ensure

  Social Science · 5 papers · avg 2025.8 · weak evidence
• The paper identifies the challenge of balancing heritage restoration with tourism expansion in a second-tier historical city. The study highlights the need for context-sensitive and restoration-planni

  The paper identifies the challenge of balancing heritage restoration with tourism expansion in a second-tier historical city. The study highlights the need for context-sensitive and restoration-planning-aware practices to avoid harming tour

  Social Science · 5 papers · avg 2026 · weak evidence
• Investigate the effects of soil compaction and intercropping on maize root growth and nitrogen absorption in different soil types. Examine the impact of soil compaction and intercropping on maize yiel

  Investigate the effects of soil compaction and intercropping on maize root growth and nitrogen absorption in different soil types. Examine the impact of soil compaction and intercropping on maize yield and quality. Study the effects of soil

  Agriculture · 5 papers · avg 2025.6 · weak evidence
• However, whether both plant and soil microbial communities in the degraded alpine steppes are limited by these soil nutrients remains unclear, which limits our understanding of the mechanisms of deser

  Yet, clarifying the relationships between soil fungal diversity and microclimate variability along an elevational gradient, as well as understanding the driving mechanisms of their variations in subtropical forests, remains insufficiently u

  Agriculture · 5 papers · avg 2024.6 · weak evidence
• Nitrogen addition alters soil organic carbon (SOC) and total nitrogen (TN) accumulation in forest ecosystems, but the responses of SOC and TN sequestration rates and dynamics to nitrogen addition in f

  Nitrogen addition alters soil organic carbon (SOC) and total nitrogen (TN) accumulation in forest ecosystems, but the responses of SOC and TN sequestration rates and dynamics to nitrogen addition in forest ecosystems worldwide remain unclea

  Agriculture · 5 papers · avg 2025 · weak evidence
• Although the role of earthworms in P mobilization is well documented, the spatial distribution of P mobilization processes and critical microbial species within the earthworm-engineered soil microhabi

  Although the role of earthworms in P mobilization is well documented, the spatial distribution of P mobilization processes and critical microbial species within the earthworm-engineered soil microhabitat, known as the drilosphere, remains t

  Agriculture · 5 papers · avg 2025 · weak evidence
• However, the processes by which disturbance regimes mediate the trade‐offs between species preservation and soil carbon storage are difficult to predict due to their complexity and remain debated, par

  However, the processes by which disturbance regimes mediate the trade‐offs between species preservation and soil carbon storage are difficult to predict due to their complexity and remain debated, particularly in comparison to protected sys

  Agriculture · 5 papers · avg 2024.8 · weak evidence
• Studies examining soil respiration across land uses have been published for over 100 years, but few studies have examined how variability in rates of respiration during a test period could elucidate m

  Studies examining soil respiration across land uses have been published for over 100 years, but few studies have examined how variability in rates of respiration during a test period could elucidate microbial responses to wet-dry events and

  Agriculture · 5 papers · avg 2025.8 · weak evidence
• Most of the results described in the literature were obtained from model laboratory experiments. Natural soil conditions may not confirm the observed effects due to the influence of external factors a

  Most of the results described in the literature were obtained from model laboratory experiments. Natural soil conditions may not confirm the observed effects due to the influence of external factors and the complexity of the soil ecosystem

  Agriculture · 5 papers · avg 2025.6 · weak evidence