The study identifies a gap in the literature
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The gap
The study identifies a gap in the literature on metropolitan development in developing countries. The study highlights the need for spatially-based policies for metropolitan areas in developing countries. The study notes that previous resea
Evidence profile
Sourced from the stated research gap and future-work section and limitations section of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 1971 and 2026, spanning 3 journals.
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Supporting evidence — 5 representative gaps
- Development of greater Surabaya metropolitan 2000–2023: metropolitan understanding using functional urban area at village scale (2026) · Frontiers in Sustainable Cities · doi
The study identifies a gap in the literature on metropolitan development in developing countries. The study highlights the need for spatially-based policies for metropolitan areas in developing countries. The study notes that previous research has focused on major metropolitan areas, with limited attention to secondary metropolitan areas.
generalstated research gapKeywords: study identifies gap literature metropolitan development developing countries - Development of greater Surabaya metropolitan 2000–2023: metropolitan understanding using functional urban area at village scale (2026) · Frontiers in Sustainable Cities · doi
Future research should examine the economic and social impacts of metropolitan development in more detail. Future research should investigate the effectiveness of spatially-based policies for metropolitan areas in developing countries. Future research should explore the application of the study's findings to other metropolitan areas in developing countries.
generalfuture-work sectionKeywords: future research examine economic social impacts metropolitan development - Adjunctive Planning and Urban Development Policy (1971) · Urban Affairs Quarterly · doi
The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the complexities of policy-making. It highlights the need for a reorientation of planning theory to reconcile with the realities of policy-making. The paper suggests that current approaches to planning are inadequate for addressing the complexities of urban and regional development policy.
generalstated research gapKeywords: paper identifies gap understanding complexities policy-making highlights need - City Size and Urban Life (1976) · Urban Affairs Quarterly · doi
The paper suggests that future research should examine the relationship between city size and cost of living in more detail. The author recommends that future studies should consider the potential drawbacks of growth and the importance of region and population size. The paper suggests that future research should explore the implications of the findings for urban planning and policy.
generalfuture-work sectionKeywords: paper suggests future research examine relationship between city - The Role of Urban Planning Decisions in the Formation of Food Deserts: From Structural Causes to Justice-Oriented Holistic Strategies (2026) · Kent Akademisi · doi
Most existing studies have focused on large metropolitan areas, while planning-oriented policy proposals applicable to medium-sized cities remain limited. The study did not establish clear connections with planning policies or propose planning-oriented interventions. The literature's significant focus on metropolitan cities indicates a substantial gap in developing applicable policies for medium-sized cities.
generallimitations sectionevidence 5/5Keywords: existing studies have focused large metropolitan areas planning-oriented
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