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158 gap statements mined from Balkans: History, Politics, Society papers in our 7.9M-paper local library, which holds 4,063 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 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

  • 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

  • Future research could address these gaps by integrating empirical data such as interviews with fathers from various regions, socioeconomic backgrounds and family arrangements in order to explore how legal entitlements and media narratives are experienced in everyday life.

    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 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 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

  • 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 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 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 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

  • 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

  • The research highlights the need for a more nuanced understanding of the origins and consequences of Serbian nationalism.

    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

  • Corruption remains a severe and persistent problem in Albania. The Albanian State Police faces significant challenges in enforcing the rule of law and combating corruption. Governance and political interference have a major impact on the effectiveness of the State Police.

    Corruption, Governance and the Challenges of the Rule of Law - Law Enforcement and Corruption - An Assessment of the Functioning of the Albanian State Police. · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies the need for a profound institutional reform to restore public trust and ensure the rule of law. The study highlights the challenges faced by the State Police in enforcing the rule of law and combating corruption.

    Corruption, Governance and the Challenges of the Rule of Law - Law Enforcement and Corruption - An Assessment of the Functioning of the Albanian State Police. · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could explore the role of other diasporic communities in preserving cultural heritage and national identity. The study's findings could be used as a basis for further research on the importance of education and cultural institutions in promoting national cohesion.

    The Diaspora as a Bridge between the Vatican and Albania The Role of the Arbëresh Colleges in Preserving Albanian National and Religious Identity (17th–19th Centuries) · 2026 · DOI

  • The research highlights the need for a more nuanced understanding of the complex relationships between faith, culture, and national politics in the context of diasporic communities.

    The Diaspora as a Bridge between the Vatican and Albania The Role of the Arbëresh Colleges in Preserving Albanian National and Religious Identity (17th–19th Centuries) · 2026 · DOI

  • The study showed that the educational reforms of 1945-1953 played a decisive role in the beginning of the emancipation processes of Albanian women in Kosovo, although their effectiveness was limited by a complex of socio-cultural, economic, and ethno-political factors.

    Education and Emancipation of Albanian Women in Kosovo during the Post-World War II Socialist Period (1945-1953) · 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 paper identifies a gap in the literature regarding the detailed analysis of the position of Albanians as presented before the League of Nations and through its institutional mechanisms.

    The Problem of the Status of the Albanian Minority in the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes and the League of Nations (1920-1929) · 2026 · DOI

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Open questions raised by papers listed on this page include: (1) The lack of analysis of bilateral relations between Finland and the NDH (“Between Legal Formalism and Wartime Pragmatism”, 2026); (2) The lack of understanding of the glorification of the communist era in Montenegro (“After Tito - Also Tito: The Use of Tito and Communist-Era Heritage in…”, 2026); (3) Future research should consider the long-term implications of the media's role in shaping public discourse (“Kosovska neovisnost u dnevnoj štampi BiH / Kosovo's Independence in the Daily…”, 2026); (4) The lack of analysis of the Croatian jeans prose literary movement and its role in the Yugoslav regime (“O czym mówi literatura „milczącej republiki”? Głosy sprzeciwu w prozie Alojza…”, 2026); (5) Future research could explore the impact of graffiti on social and political change (“THE VULGAR USE OF LANGUAGE IN GRAFFITI ON THE WALLS OF PRISTINA”, 2026). 158 gap statements have been mined from Balkans: History, Politics, Society papers in our 7.9M-paper local library, which holds 4,063 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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