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130 gap statements mined from Business and Management Studies papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 2,366 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 lack of automation and artificial intelligence in the analysis of social security benefit claims. The need for a system to improve the efficiency and quality of the analysis process.

    Sistema de Apoio Processual Previdenciário (SAPPREV) · 2026 · DOI

  • The traditional teaching methodology often does not provide enough practical experience. There is a need for more interactive and realistic learning experiences. The use of business simulators can help address this gap.

    A APLICAÇÃO DE UM MÉTODO ATIVO DE ENSINO COM A UTILIZAÇÃO DE UM SIMULADOR EMPRESARIAL VOLTADO À ADMINISTRAÇÃO FINANCEIRA · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of government planning in the state of Ceará. The paper highlights the need for integrating government planning with sectoral planning.

    PLANEJAMENTO GOVERNAMENTAL DO ESTADO DO CEARÁ E A IMPLANTAÇÃO DA REDE ESTADUAL DE PLANEJAMENTO · 2026 · DOI

  • The study has a limited sample size. The data is based on self-reported measures. The study does not control for other variables that may influence the relationships between commitment, satisfaction, loyalty, and voice.

    Comprometimento organizacional como determinante da voz : um estudo de mediação e moderação · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of understanding of the determinants of voice in the context of organizational commitment. The need for further research on the relationships between commitment, satisfaction, loyalty, and voice.

    Comprometimento organizacional como determinante da voz : um estudo de mediação e moderação · 2026 · DOI

  • The SGD has restricted access to few users. There is a lack of transparency in the progress of services. The system does not allow direct communication between applicants and administration.

    A INFORMAÇÃO PÚBLICA DIGITAL E O SISTEMA DE GESTÃO DE DEMANDAS DA UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO ESPÍRITO SANTO: UMA ANÁLISE SOBRE AS LIMITAÇÕES DA INTERATIVIDADE ENTRE SOLICITANTES E ADMINISTRAÇÃO · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper highlights the need for further research on the systemic degradation of work in the region.

    TRABALHO EMBARCADO NO PANTANAL SUL MATO-GROSSENSE: · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could explore the implications of multicosturas for the field of moda. It could also investigate the role of costureiras de bairro in the development of new techniques and methods.

    Costureiras de bairro e a vida multicostura · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper highlights the need for more research on collaborative strategies for small brands. The study's findings may be limited to the children's fashion industry.

    Construindo conexões: experiências de cocriação como estratégia de branding afetivo na moda infantil · 2026 · DOI

  • The study highlights the need for more research on collaborative strategies for small brands.

    Construindo conexões: experiências de cocriação como estratégia de branding afetivo na moda infantil · 2026 · DOI

  • The need to prioritize sustainability in the fashion industry.

    Moda e vestuário nos cuidados em saúde: percepções sobre usos, sentidos e impactos · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should explore the environmental impacts of the fashion industry. Studies should investigate the therapeutic potential of clothing. The relationship between fashion and healthcare should be further examined.

    Moda e vestuário nos cuidados em saúde: percepções sobre usos, sentidos e impactos · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper suggests that future research can investigate individual facilitators and barriers. The study recommends that future research can deepen the analysis of the interactions between facilitators and barriers.

    Transferência e conversão do conhecimento na gestão de processos · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper does not provide a comprehensive analysis of the technical aspects of electronic evidence. The study is limited to the regulatory framework of electronic evidence in civil proceedings.

    Reglementarea probelor pe suport informatic - unitate în diversitate? · 2026 · DOI

  • The pharmacy management system is not well formalized. The use of information technologies is important for the pharmacy management but is not well implemented.

    Implementação de um sistema de gestão de farmácia: estudo de caso Farmácia Videira Nguepe · 2026 · DOI

  • To explore the use of other technologies, such as artificial intelligence, in financial management education.

    A APLICAÇÃO DE UM MÉTODO ATIVO DE ENSINO COM A UTILIZAÇÃO DE UM SIMULADOR EMPRESARIAL VOLTADO À ADMINISTRAÇÃO FINANCEIRA · 2026 · DOI

  • A validação empírica do modelo proposto. O desenvolvimento de um MVP baseado nos requisitos descritos.

    MODELO REFERENCIAL DE REQUISITOS PARA APLICATIVOS DE DELIVERY: UM ESTUDO EXPLORATÓRIO BASEADO NA ISO/IEC 25010 · 2026 · DOI

  • The development of new features and functionalities for the SAP-PREV system. The expansion of the system to other areas of the Procuradoria-Geral Federal. The use of the system in other contexts and applications.

    Sistema de Apoio Processual Previdenciário (SAPPREV) · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the understanding of the impact of microcredit on the quality of life of its borrowers. The study aims to fill this gap by analyzing the contribution of microcredit to the improvement of the quality of life of its borrowers.

    MICROCRÉDITO E MELHORIA DA QUALIDADE DE VIDA DOS TOMADORES DE CRÉDITO: ESTUDO DE CASO DA KIXICRÉDITO S.A – AGÊNCIA CABINDA · 2026 · DOI

  • A aplicação dessas tecnologias no agronegócio ainda é relativamente recente e pouco explorada na literatura acadêmica - Poucos estudos de caso em empresas de médio porte foram encontrados - Necessidade de pesquisas empíricas que analisem os impactos do CRM no relacionamento com produtores…

    ANÁLISE REFERENTE AO USO DE UM SISTEMA DE CRM COMO ESTRATÉGIA DE GESTÃO DE RELACIONAMENTO E FIDELIZAÇÃO DE CLIENTES: UM ESTUDO DE CASO NA AGROMEC AGRÍCOLA JALES · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of application of Customer Experience metrics in the pharmacy industry - The need for pharmacies to improve customer loyalty - The importance of controlling inventory in the pharmacy…

    Aplicação de métricas da Customer Experience para propor e aplicar melhorias voltadas à fidelidade de clientes em uma Farmácia de Manipulação · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the understanding of how management accounting tools influence the process of planning and economic and financial control in associations. The study aims to fill this gap by providing a literature review with a theoretical basis.

    Contabilidade gerencial como ferramenta no planejamento e controle econômicos e financeiros nas organizações para a tomada de decisão. · 2026 · DOI

  • A falta de um modelo de referência de requisitos para aplicativos de delivery. A necessidade de um processo estruturado para a Engenharia de Requisitos.

    MODELO REFERENCIAL DE REQUISITOS PARA APLICATIVOS DE DELIVERY: UM ESTUDO EXPLORATÓRIO BASEADO NA ISO/IEC 25010 · 2026 · DOI

  • To develop more efficient and transparent digital systems in public universities. To incorporate principles of digital governance and infocommunication in university management.

    A INFORMAÇÃO PÚBLICA DIGITAL E O SISTEMA DE GESTÃO DE DEMANDAS DA UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO ESPÍRITO SANTO: UMA ANÁLISE SOBRE AS LIMITAÇÕES DA INTERATIVIDADE ENTRE SOLICITANTES E ADMINISTRAÇÃO · 2026 · DOI

  • Further analysis of the technical aspects of electronic evidence. A comparative study of the regulatory frameworks for electronic evidence in different jurisdictions.

    Reglementarea probelor pe suport informatic - unitate în diversitate? · 2026 · DOI

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Open questions raised by papers listed on this page include: (1) The lack of automation and artificial intelligence in the analysis of social security benefit claims (“Sistema de Apoio Processual Previdenciário (SAPPREV)”, 2026); (2) There is a need for more interactive and realistic learning experiences (“A APLICAÇÃO DE UM MÉTODO ATIVO DE ENSINO COM A UTILIZAÇÃO DE UM SIMULADOR…”, 2026); (3) The lack of understanding of the determinants of voice in the context of organizational commitment (“Comprometimento organizacional como determinante da voz : um estudo de mediação…”, 2026); (4) There is a lack of transparency in the progress of services (“A INFORMAÇÃO PÚBLICA DIGITAL E O SISTEMA DE GESTÃO DE DEMANDAS DA UNIVERSIDADE…”, 2026); (5) Future research could explore the implications of multicosturas for the field of moda (“Costureiras de bairro e a vida multicostura”, 2026). 130 gap statements have been mined from Business and Management Studies papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 2,366 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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