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51 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 3,101 Academic Publishing and Open Access papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • Governing the use of AI in academic publishing. Protecting transparency, accountability, and fairness. Ensuring authors remain responsible for their work.

    AI in scholarly publishing: From prohibition to accountable use · 2026 · DOI

  • Editor and reviewer fatigue. The increasing availability and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools. The need for transparency in the use of AI tools.

    Ten years of innovation and the way ahead in scientific publishing in One Ecosystem · 2026 · DOI

  • The journal faces challenges in identifying reliable and valid submissions. There are growing concerns regarding unreliable or fabricated submissions in the biomedical literature. KJPP must balance the need for rigorous experimental validation with the potential benefits of computational discovery and machine-learning analyses.

    What KJPP looks for: guidance from initial editorial screening · 2026 · DOI

  • The increasing pressure on the peer review system due to the expansion of global scientific output. The introduction of new methodological challenges for peer review due to the use of AI in cardiovascular research. The need for transparency and accountability in the use of AI tools.

    Artificial intelligence, peer review, and scientific integrity in cardiovascular publishing: a position statement from the Revista Colombiana de Cardiología · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper notes that the 'One Nation, One Subscription' policy may be costly, perpetuate dependence on commercial publishers, and offer limited coverage. The paper also notes that the mandatory open access policy proposed in India's National Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy 2020 remains unimplemented.

    Who really owns science? The Sci-Hub ban and the battle for scientific equity · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper suggests that future research should focus on developing sustainable solutions for scientific publishing, such as mandatory open access for publicly funded research. The paper argues that future research should explore the implications of the Sci-Hub controversy for scientific equity and the role of intellectual property enforcement in contemporary scientific publishing.

    Who really owns science? The Sci-Hub ban and the battle for scientific equity · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of how preprint servers work and how they can be used to spread pseudoscience. The paper highlights the need for accurate information about preprint servers and their operations.

    The Preprint Problem Problem: Response to Giangrande · 2026 · DOI

  • The need for governance of AI use in academic publishing. The lack of clear policies on AI use in journals.

    AI in scholarly publishing: From prohibition to accountable use · 2026 · DOI

  • The potential impact of GenAI tools on the status of review papers is not well understood. The relationship between AI usage and citation impact in review papers is not well studied.

    Have we reached the beginning of the end for review papers? · 2026 · DOI

  • Open-science expectations are expanding across journals, funders, and research communities but still often feel optional or extra for people trying to build sustainable careers

    Open Science brought passion and purpose to my career · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of clarity on what constitutes a publication under the PhyloCode. The increasing prevalence of preprints and peer review of preprints necessitates a clarification.

    What Constitutes a Publication under the PhyloCode: Discussion and Proposed Clarifications · 2026 · DOI

  • The journal's future is defined by the collective efforts of its contributors. The journal aims to continue publishing quality papers and advancing the LIS field.

    The Work Continues: A Decade of Purpose, A Future of Possibilities · 2026 · DOI

  • The pursuit of information justice is an ongoing commitment. The journal's mission is to advance LIS conversations worldwide, which is a continuing effort.

    The Work Continues: A Decade of Purpose, A Future of Possibilities · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should focus on addressing the disparities in access to research and communication faced by scientists in developing countries. It should also explore the use of digital platforms and interactive media in scientific communication.

    Naučna komunikacija u svjetlu tehnoloških (r)evolucija / Scientific Communication in the Light of Technological (R)evolutions · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies the need for scientists in developing countries to access and contribute to global research. It highlights the disparities in access to research and communication faced by scientists in developing countries.

    Naučna komunikacija u svjetlu tehnoloških (r)evolucija / Scientific Communication in the Light of Technological (R)evolutions · 2026 · DOI

  • and regarding monitoring prevention of hypertensive disorders and screening of CV diseases (8). In addition, a clinical consensus statement from ESC and ACC on CV abnormalities in masters athletes might be of interest, as you can encounter in your clinical practice athletes with CV complaints, usually ≥35 years old and training 300 minutes per week. Diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation (AF), ventricular arrhythmias, bradyarrhythmias, coronary atherosclerosis, aortic dilatation, myocardial fibrosis arrhythmogenic and in a cardiomyopathy are discussed document (9). ESC associations published several documents addressing wide audience. One is of interest for interventional cardiologists on intracoronary imaging for optimization of left main coronary artery PCI (10). exercise-induced arrhythmia, in details and HF to IVUS edge stent optical dissection, including plaque Authors describe the use of imaging for PCI preplanning landing zone, plaque morphology, stent length, stent diameter, stent technique and stent optimization. They explained characteristics coherence and tomography provide: including large-vessel imaging, plague burden, calcium severity, ostial disease, stent size, stent expansion and complications as stent malapposition, stent deformation, and tissue protrusion; and situations when physiological assessment is needed (fractional flow reserve, instantaneous wave-free ratio). The guiding role of intracoronary imaging during PCI for left main coronary artery disease is described (10). Heart failure association of ESC presented a document on management of recent onset CMP, defined as newly detected structural and functional cardiac abnormalities - most often LV dilation and ejection fraction (EF) reduction- detected with 6 months in absence of coronary, valvular, hypertensive and congenital causes. The management and therapy are based on LV reverse remodeling (LVRR). Diagnostic workup includes imaging (ECG, TTE, CMR), biomarker, and genetic testing. Treatment is based on trigger elimination, guidelines directed medical therapy and intervention (cardiac implantable electronic devices [CIEDs], transcatheter edge-to-edge repair [TEER], and ablation if arrhythmia). If there are signs favoring LVRR and recovered EF then therapy withdrawal could be considered, if no and EF only improved, reduced or there is a remission then therapy continues (11). This document deserves studying and principles applied in clinical practice.

    From Editor-in-Chief: On loss of an esteemed genius, our SCIMAGOJr 2025 ranking and SCOPUS citations, current issue, and important scientific documents · 2026 · DOI

  • The need for increased discoverability of JEAHIL's content. The importance of indexing in relevant databases.

    JEAHIL bibliometrician report 2025 · 2026 · DOI

  • The development of more innovative publication formats. The implementation of AI tools in scholarly and university education.

    Ten years of innovation and the way ahead in scientific publishing in One Ecosystem · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of analysis of high-impact scientific publications in nursing in Latin America. The need to identify the top contributing countries and journals.

    Expression of Concern Notice: Status of high-impact scientific publication in nursing in Latin America · 2026 · DOI

  • The journal plans to index the journal in the Web of Science and Scopus. The team aspires to become even more international in its base of authors and readership. The team plans to continue to invest in early career colleagues.

    Introduction: Updates on AI, DEI, context, and partnerships · 2026 · DOI

  • The field of education abroad is facing challenges due to generative artificial intelligence and federal assault on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. There is a need for a journal that publishes relevant scholarship on education abroad.

    Introduction: Updates on AI, DEI, context, and partnerships · 2026 · DOI

  • The article identifies the need for alternative delivery methods to ensure equity in access to technology. It highlights the importance of digital literacy in mobile learning.

    Retraction Notice: Mobile Learning for COVID-19 Prevention · 2026 · DOI

  • The field of mathematics education has increasingly acknowledged factors such as emotions, - Standardized measures of academic performance have been recognized as insufficient methods for mathematical teaching and learning

    Fall 2025 Preface · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of access to archives and primary documents for marginalized communities, - The need for more engaging and relevant histories of social movements

    Review: Kipp Dawson · 2026 · DOI

  • Authors working at the intersections of computational discovery, experimental validation, and pharmacological agents will find a receptive editorial home in KJPP. The journal encourages studies that advance mechanistic understanding of how defined pharmacological agents engage living systems.

    What KJPP looks for: guidance from initial editorial screening · 2026 · DOI

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