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182 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 3,976 Balkans: History, Politics, Society papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • The article argues that further research into the afterlives of Austro-Marxism in socialist Yugoslavia is necessary to fully reconstruct the intellectual continuities and discontinuities between the interwar and postwar periods in Yugoslavia.

    Afterlives of Austro-Marxism in Yugoslavia: Rethinking the Multinational Federal Political Community in Crisis · 2025 · DOI

  • The analysis of discourses that produce, legitimize, and challenge revenge remains relatively underexplored. The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the cultural and social dynamics that sustain blood feuds.

    Discourses of Clan/Family Vendetta in Albanian context · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of analysis of bilateral relations between Finland and the NDH. The need for a detailed reconstruction of the recognition process and the context in which Finland used recognition of the NDH as an instrument to strengthen the anti-Soviet coalition.

    Between Legal Formalism and Wartime Pragmatism · 2026 · DOI

  • Further analysis of the role of heritage in shaping national identity. Examination of the impact of the glorification of the communist era on Montenegrin society. Comparison with other post-communist countries.

    After Tito - Also Tito: The Use of Tito and Communist-Era Heritage in Post-Yugoslav Montenegrin Politics · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of understanding of the glorification of the communist era in Montenegro. The need to analyze the government's actions and comparative experiences regarding communist-era heritage.

    After Tito - Also Tito: The Use of Tito and Communist-Era Heritage in Post-Yugoslav Montenegrin Politics · 2026 · DOI

  • The study faces challenges in terms of the limited scope of the media analysis. The analysis is complicated by the complexity of the legislative context. The study highlights the challenge of promoting gender equality in caregiving.

    Framing Fatherhood: Legal Norms and Media Narratives in Croatia · 2026 · DOI

  • The media analysis is limited to Index.hr, and results cannot be taken as representative of the broader media landscape. The study does not include other outlets, social media, or fatherhood-focused platforms. The analysis is deliberately limited to binding legal and subordinate acts, excluding broader strategic and policy documents.

    Framing Fatherhood: Legal Norms and Media Narratives in Croatia · 2026 · DOI

  • The study is based on a small-scale qualitative study. The research draws on a limited number of interviews. The study does not provide a comprehensive or representative sample of businesspeople in Serbia.

    Legal Consciousness of Businesspeople in Serbia: Relational, Political and Inconsistent? · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in our understanding of the legal consciousness of small business owners in Serbia. The research highlights the need for further study of the relationship between legal consciousness and institutional instability. The study suggests that prior research has not adequately considered the political and institutional context in which businesspeople operate.

    Legal Consciousness of Businesspeople in Serbia: Relational, Political and Inconsistent? · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should consider the long-term implications of the media's role in shaping public discourse. The study's findings suggest the need for further research on the media's role in shaping public opinion and political attitudes during significant events.

    Kosovska neovisnost u dnevnoj štampi BiH / Kosovo's Independence in the Daily Press of BiH · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to understand the media's role in shaping public opinion and political attitudes during significant events. The study aims to fill this gap by analyzing the media's coverage of Kosovo's declaration of independence.

    Kosovska neovisnost u dnevnoj štampi BiH / Kosovo's Independence in the Daily Press of BiH · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of analysis of the Croatian jeans prose literary movement and its role in the Yugoslav regime. The need to examine the works of authors associated with this movement, such as Alojz Majetić and Antun Šoljan.

    O czym mówi literatura „milczącej republiki”? Głosy sprzeciwu w prozie Alojza Majeticia i Antuna Šoljana · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could explore the impact of graffiti on social and political change. The study's findings could be used to inform strategies for promoting social and political change through urban art.

    THE VULGAR USE OF LANGUAGE IN GRAFFITI ON THE WALLS OF PRISTINA · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the understanding of the role of graffiti in shaping public discourse. The research highlights the need for a nuanced approach to regulating graffiti in public spaces.

    THE VULGAR USE OF LANGUAGE IN GRAFFITI ON THE WALLS OF PRISTINA · 2026 · DOI

  • Further research can be conducted to analyze the use of Anglicisms in other contexts. The study can be extended to include other languages and countries.

    THE REPLACEMENT OF ENGLISH WORDS WITH ALBANIAN WORDS ON THE WEBSITES OF THE HIGHEST INSTITUTIONS IN KOSOVO, ALBANIA, AND NORTH MACEDONIA · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the use of Albanian words on official websites in the Balkan countries. The trend of using English words instead of Albanian words is not well-studied.

    THE REPLACEMENT OF ENGLISH WORDS WITH ALBANIAN WORDS ON THE WEBSITES OF THE HIGHEST INSTITUTIONS IN KOSOVO, ALBANIA, AND NORTH MACEDONIA · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could explore the implications of the study's findings for language policy and education in Montenegro. Further study could examine the relationship between language and identity in other contexts, such as in neighboring countries.

    THE CONTEMPORARY LANGUAGE SITUATION IN MONTENEGRO · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in understanding the complex linguistic situation in Montenegro. The research highlights the need for further study of the relationship between language, identity, and ethnicity in the country.

    THE CONTEMPORARY LANGUAGE SITUATION IN MONTENEGRO · 2026 · DOI

  • The study faces the challenge of interpreting the complex and nuanced representation of epic heroes in the poems. The paper must consider the cultural and historical context in which the poems were written. The study seeks to balance the analysis of the poems with the need to contribute to a deeper understanding of the genre as a whole.

    The Representation of Epic Heroes in the Poems by a Bosniak Krajina Epic Poet Mujo Velić · 2026 · DOI

  • Further study of Bosniak Krajina epic poetry is needed. The representation of epic heroes in other genres and cultures could be explored. The ways in which literature reflects and shapes cultural values could be examined in more depth.

    The Representation of Epic Heroes in the Poems by a Bosniak Krajina Epic Poet Mujo Velić · 2026 · DOI

  • The limited attention paid to institutions that adjudicate electoral disputes and their impact on political freedoms. The need for a quantitative, empirical tool to assess the performance of electoral dispute resolution mechanisms.

    Electoral Dispute Management and Substantive Political Liberty: A Comparative Study of Albania and Kosovo · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the 1981 demonstrations in Kosovo. The paper highlights the need to examine the peaceful nature of the protests and the unjustified and bloody violence employed by the Serbo-Yugoslav authorities to suppress them.

    The Demonstrations of Kosovo Youth in 1981 and the Violent Response of the Serbo-Yugoslav State Apparatus · 2026 · DOI

  • The focus on a short time period (1945-1953). The limited availability of sources on the personal experiences of Albanian women.

    Education and Emancipation of Albanian Women in Kosovo during the Post-World War II Socialist Period (1945-1953) · 2026 · DOI

  • A comparative analysis with other ethnic groups in Yugoslavia. The evaluation of the long-term impact of educational reforms on shaping contemporary gender policy in Kosovo. The exploration of microhistorical aspects of women’s experiences through oral history and family archives.

    Education and Emancipation of Albanian Women in Kosovo during the Post-World War II Socialist Period (1945-1953) · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could explore the ongoing impact of Serbian nationalism on the region. The study's findings could be used as a basis for further research on the role of nationalism in shaping political and social outcomes.

    The Rise of Serbian Nationalism After the Death of J.B. Tito: Attacks on the Constitutional Rights of the Autonomous Socialist Province of Kosovo (1981-1989) · 2026 · DOI

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