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404 gap statements mined from Balkan and Eastern European Studies papers in our 7.9M-paper local library, which holds 21,048 papers on the topic — drawn mostly from each paper's own stated research gap, future-work, challenge and limitation notes, and its abstract. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one.

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  • The findings contribute to understanding network-based support systems for SME internationalization in small and medium-sized EU member states and provide a foundation for further research on the institutional network capacities that sustain the external economic engagement of Central European countries.

    Institutional Models of Economic Diplomacy in Central Europe · 2025 · DOI

  • Further research could explore the impact of the novel on Croatian national identity. Further research could analyze the use of narrative techniques in other historical novels. Further research could examine the historical context of the novel in more depth.

    KNJIŽEVNI NARATIV O KRALJU TOMISLAVU U POVIJESNOME ROMANU TOMISLAV, PRVI KRALJ HRVATA JOSIPA BANOVCA · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper highlights the need for further analysis of the novel's historical context and literary significance.

    KNJIŽEVNI NARATIV O KRALJU TOMISLAVU U POVIJESNOME ROMANU TOMISLAV, PRVI KRALJ HRVATA JOSIPA BANOVCA · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper is limited by the lack of sources from the 10th century. The author acknowledges the theoretical nature of the analysis, which may not be entirely accurate due to the scarcity of data.

    OD HRVATSKE KNEŽEVINE DO HRVATSKOGA KRALJEVSTVA: ŠTO PODRAZUMIJEVA REX I REGNUM U EUROPI 10. STOLJEĆA? · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of a clear and consistent legal framework for the use of armed forces in Croatia. The influence of political interests on the decision-making process.

    Ovlasti za odlučivanje o djelovanju oružanih snaga · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper suggests that future research should focus on the development of new business models for public media service. The paper suggests that future research should explore the impact of disinformation on public media service.

    Sto godina javnopolitičke odluke europskih država o javnom medijskom servisu kao javnoj usluzi · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper argues that the concept of public media service needs to be redefined to adapt to the digital age.

    Sto godina javnopolitičke odluke europskih država o javnom medijskom servisu kao javnoj usluzi · 2026 · DOI

  • The gap is in the analysis of the implications of transactional logic in peace processes, and the effectiveness of separate bilateral negotiations in resolving conflicts.

    Transakcijsko mirotvorstvo · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies several challenges facing national institutions in implementing EU cohesion policy, including limited institutional capacity and lack of policy learning. The paper highlights the need for national institutions to adapt and transform in response to Europeanization. The study suggests that national institutions should prioritize building their capacity for policy learning and adaptation.

    Kohezijska politika Europske unije i obrazac institucionalne promjene · 2026 · DOI

  • The study focuses on a limited number of case studies, which may not be representative of all EU member states. The paper relies on secondary data sources, which may have limitations in terms of accuracy and completeness.

    Kohezijska politika Europske unije i obrazac institucionalne promjene · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of understanding of how contextual factors influence generational differences. The need for more research on generational differences in post-communist societies.

    Institucionalni kontekst i generacijske podele među Bošnjacima · 2026 · DOI

  • The study highlights the need for further research on the dynamics of regime complexity and its effects on cooperation.

    REŽIMSKA KOMPLEKSNOST IN MEDNARODNO (NE)SODELOVANJE: ANALIZA PRAVIC BEGUNCEV NA PRESEKU MEDNARODNIH REŽIMOV · 2026 · DOI

  • The research gap is the lack of analysis of occupational names in Slovenian language. The study aims to fill this gap by examining the use of occupational names in Slovenian newspapers and magazines.

    SEKSIZEM V POIMENOVANJIH POKLICEV? ANALIZA POKLICNIH NAZIVOV V SLOVENSKIH ČASOPISIH IN REVIJAH (1958–2018) · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper is limited to a critical analysis of the comic book series Alan Ford and does not provide a comprehensive overview of the entire series. The paper's focus on irony and tautology may not capture the full range of comedic techniques used in the series. The paper's analysis is also limited to the post-Yugoslav context and may not be generalizable to other cultural or historical contexts.

    ALAN FORD V JUGOSLAVIJI: OD IRONIJE IN TAVTOLOGIJE DO IDEOLOGIJE · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could examine the use of irony and tautology in other comic book series and satirical works. Future research could also examine the ways in which comic books and satire reflect and critique cultural and historical context in other regions. Future research could also analyze the ways in which Alan Ford's use of irony and tautology has been received by audiences in the post-Yugoslav region.

    ALAN FORD V JUGOSLAVIJI: OD IRONIJE IN TAVTOLOGIJE DO IDEOLOGIJE · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper suggests that future research should focus on the analysis of graphic novels as a medium for representing war and trauma. It highlights the need for further research on the strategies and techniques used by artists to represent war and trauma.

    POSTJUGOSLOVANSKE VOJNE IN (PROTI)SPOMIN V GRAFIČNIH NOVELAH JOEJA SACCA IN STRIPU BOSANSKE BASNI TOMAŽA LAVRIČA · 2026 · DOI

  • It highlights the need for further research on the role of graphic novels in representing war and trauma.

    POSTJUGOSLOVANSKE VOJNE IN (PROTI)SPOMIN V GRAFIČNIH NOVELAH JOEJA SACCA IN STRIPU BOSANSKE BASNI TOMAŽA LAVRIČA · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could further analyze the documentary potential of comics. It could also explore the use of drawings as a form of visual reporting in other contexts. The paper suggests that future research could also analyze the importance of the gutter in comics.

    NARISATI GENOCID – IZRAZNE ZMOŽNOSTI DOKUMENTARNEGA STRIPA · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the field of comics studies, which is the lack of analysis of the documentary potential of comics. It also identifies a gap in the understanding of the relationship between drawing and text in comics.

    NARISATI GENOCID – IZRAZNE ZMOŽNOSTI DOKUMENTARNEGA STRIPA · 2026 · DOI

  • Future studies can build on the findings of this paper to further understand the Slovak migration to the Czech Republic. The study suggests that future research can explore the social and economic integration of the Slovak population in the Czech Republic.

    Tretie najväčšie slovenské mesto? Početnosť, štruktúra, rozmiestnenie a štatistická evidencia slovenského obyvateľstva v Prahe a v Česku · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper highlights the need for a comprehensive analysis of the historical and current trends of this migration.

    Tretie najväčšie slovenské mesto? Početnosť, štruktúra, rozmiestnenie a štatistická evidencia slovenského obyvateľstva v Prahe a v Česku · 2026 · DOI

  • The legislative anchoring of social pedagogues is not the final goal. The integration of social pedagogues into schools requires further systematic building. The paper does not provide a comprehensive analysis of the challenges associated with the integration of social pedagogues into schools.

    Legislativní ukotvení a vymezení sociálního pedagoga · 2026 · DOI

  • The article contributes to the underexplored role of export credit agencies, specifically the UK’s Export Credit Guarantee Department (ECGD), in the development of the sovereign debt crisis and demonstrates how UK banks helped finance the UK’s foreign policy toward CEE during the Cold War with the support and encouragement of the UK government.

    Financing Foreign Policy: UK Government–Bank Relations During the Development of the 1981–2 Sovereign Debt Crisis in Poland, Romania and Hungary · 2025 · DOI

  • The paper identifies the challenge of scarce sources from the 10th century. The author notes the difficulty of analyzing the theoretical aspects of legitimacy and authority in the context of the Croatian Kingdom.

    OD HRVATSKE KNEŽEVINE DO HRVATSKOGA KRALJEVSTVA: ŠTO PODRAZUMIJEVA REX I REGNUM U EUROPI 10. STOLJEĆA? · 2026 · DOI

  • Social pedagogues may face challenges such as lack of understanding and support - They may experience emotional intensity and burnout - Building a supportive community and effective communication can be…

    Průvodce pro začínajícího sociálního pedagoga · 2026 · DOI

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Open questions raised by papers listed on this page include: (1) Further research could explore the impact of the novel on Croatian national identity (“KNJIŽEVNI NARATIV O KRALJU TOMISLAVU U POVIJESNOME ROMANU TOMISLAV, PRVI KRALJ…”, 2026); (2) The paper is limited by the lack of sources from the 10th century (“OD HRVATSKE KNEŽEVINE DO HRVATSKOGA KRALJEVSTVA: ŠTO PODRAZUMIJEVA REX I REGNUM…”, 2026); (3) The lack of a clear and consistent legal framework for the use of armed forces in Croatia (“Ovlasti za odlučivanje o djelovanju oružanih snaga”, 2026); (4) The paper suggests that future research should focus on the development of new business models for public media service (“Sto godina javnopolitičke odluke europskih država o javnom medijskom servisu…”, 2026); (5) The study identifies several challenges facing national institutions in implementing EU cohesion policy, including limited institutional capacity and lack of policy learning (“Kohezijska politika Europske unije i obrazac institucionalne promjene”, 2026). 404 gap statements have been mined from Balkan and Eastern European Studies papers in our 7.9M-paper local library, which holds 21,048 papers on the topic; the gaps come from whichever of those papers state one. They are mostly the research gaps the authors state and the papers' abstracts, plus future-work, limitations and challenges passages. The ones listed below are a selection still marked open; each names the study that raised it, with a DOI link where the paper has one, so you can read the original claim in context.

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