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212 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 3,040 Business, Innovation, and Economy papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • The lack of understanding of the benefits and barriers to NIIF implementation in Ecuadorian PYMES. The need for a systematic review of literature on NIIF implementation in Ecuadorian PYMES.

    Impacto de la aplicación de las NIIF en la transparencia financiera en las PYMES de Ecuador: un análisis cualitativo y estratégico. · 2026 · DOI

  • Overcoming technological gaps in emerging economies. Building customer loyalty in e-commerce platforms. Ensuring a seamless experience from search to after-sales service.

    Percepciones de consumidores sobre la conveniencia de las compras en línea: Un estudio correlacional · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies the challenge of promoting cultural heritage and identity in the context of cultural tourism. The study highlights the need to balance the preservation of cultural heritage with the development of cultural tourism. The paper suggests that cultural events like the Festival Folclórico Marimba y Playa can be used to address these challenges.

    El festival Folclórico Marimba y Playa, un aporte a la identidad de Buenaventura como destino de turismo cultural · 2026 · DOI

  • The study faces the challenge of limited data availability. The study faces the challenge of accounting for other factors that may affect grain production. The study faces the challenge of using a limited number of explanatory variables.

    Factores explicativos de la producción de granos en México, 2000-2022 · 2026 · DOI

  • The study faces challenges in terms of promoting dynamic capabilities and leadership in agroindustrial microentrepreneurs. The research highlights the need for addressing hunger and food insecurity. The paper suggests the importance of supporting self-consumption and self-employment initiatives.

    Innovación para la soberanía alimentaria: estudio de caso de capacidades dinámicas en la agroindustria tamaulipeca, México · 2026 · DOI

  • Labor market segmentation and inequality are major challenges in Argentina. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated existing labor market inequalities. The study highlights the need to address labor market segmentation and inequality in Argentina.

    Efectos diferenciales del sector ocupacional en las inserciones laborales de calidad y en los ingresos, Argentina (2016-2023) · 2026 · DOI

  • The increasing digitalization and fragmentation of information. The spread of disinformation. The need for media literacy and critical thinking skills.

    Hábitos de consumo noticioso de la generación Z. Estudio de caso: estudiantes de Comunicación Social de República Dominicana y Puerto Rico · 2026 · DOI

  • The adoption of technological innovations in aquaculture is a complex process influenced by multiple factors. The heterogeneity of producers and contexts is a challenge in the development of policies and programs. The lack of a comprehensive understanding of the determinants and effects of technological adoption is a challenge in the sector.

    Adopción tecnológica en acuicultura: revisión sistemática de evidencia empírica internacional · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of digitalization in recruitment, training, and evaluation processes. The centralization of decision-making power. The limited use of Web 4.0 technologies.

    Modelo de Gestión del Talento Humano 4.0 para la mejora de la competitividad y calidad en el transporte público de Santa Elena · 2026 · DOI

  • The automotive industry in Cuenca faces a highly competitive dynamic. The dependence on products from other countries is a challenge for the industry. The study highlights the need for companies to prioritize innovation in their import processes.

    Estrategias de importación y comportamiento del mercado de repuestos automotrices en Cuenca, Ecuador, 2025 · 2026 · DOI

  • The high costs of maintaining physical infrastructure are a challenge. The need to adapt to dynamic environments is a challenge. The lack of a model that ensures efficiency, quality, and sustainability in project execution is a challenge.

    Gestión estratégica sin infraestructura física: proyectos de ingeniería mecánica con alianzas externas en Ecuador 2025 · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies the challenge of limited articulation between different levels of management. The study highlights the complexity of bridge construction projects. The study notes the importance of solid management processes in ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of project management.

    Estilos de liderazgo, comunicación estratégica y toma de decisiones en proyectos de puentes: evidencia del Cauca, Colombia · 2026 · DOI

  • The challenge of positioning themselves strategically in social media through digital marketing. The need to identify communication patterns that explain the performance of Reel in digital marketing strategies.

    El Reel en Facebook: estrategia de marketing digital y su relación con la interacción digital en medianas empresas de Cuenca · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of effective governance and regulation to address plastic pollution. The need for a collective and coherent response to eliminate the cycle of plastic generation and dispersion. The challenge of changing consumer behavior and practices to reduce plastic use.

    Gobernanza y responsabilidad compartida sobre la contaminación plástica en México: análisis de tres sectores sociales · 2026 · DOI

  • The creative sector faces challenges related to resilience, digital adaptation, and economic and social impact. The sector needs alternative approaches to understand its complexities.

    La Esfera Profesional Creativa como alternativa crítica al paradigma de las industrias culturales y creativas [Reseña] · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies the challenge of promoting national sentiment and social cohesion in a context of political and economic instability. The study highlights the difficulty of balancing the need for national unity with the need for diversity and inclusivity. The paper suggests that educators and policymakers face the challenge of developing effective approaches to promoting national sentiment and social cohesion.

    La transmisión estética del sentimiento nacional en los festejos del Centenario y el Bicentenario (Argentina 1910-2010) · 2026 · DOI

  • The exponential growth of systematic review publications has generated concern about the quality and transparency of their reports. There is a need to distinguish between methodological quality and risk of bias.

    ¿Cómo mejorar la calidad y transparencia de la publicación de una revisión sistemática? La guía PRISMA 2020 · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need for a guideline to improve the quality and transparency of systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The PRISMA 2020 statement aims to fill this gap.

    ¿Cómo mejorar la calidad y transparencia de la publicación de una revisión sistemática? La guía PRISMA 2020 · 2026 · DOI

  • The complexity of the platform economy, - The lack of transparency in the platform's design and policies, - The need to balance worker autonomy and control

    Tecnologías de control, gobierno algorítmico y producción de sentidos de trabajo: la interfaz de la plataforma Workana · 2026 · DOI

  • The study faces challenges in terms of the limited availability of data and the lack of structured disclosure in environmental and social dimensions. The study faces challenges in establishing a causal relationship between the three-dimensional accounting theory and financial performance. The study faces challenges in generalizing the results to other contexts and industries.

    La contabilidad tridimensional: Análisis e incidencia financiera en grandes contribuyentes de la provincia de Manabí · 2026 · DOI

  • The management of global supply chains is a complex task. The lack of transparency and collaboration between actors in the supply chain can lead to errors and inefficiencies. The identification of chokepoints in the supply chain is a challenge.

    Beneficios del smart contract y blockchain en la trazabilidad de la cadena de suministro agroindustrial del banano · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of security is a challenge for the use of alternative means of transportation. The fear of being assaulted is a challenge for the use of alternative means of transportation. The design and infrastructure of the bike path network are challenges for its safety and efficiency.

    Propuesta de implementación de estrategias de mejora para la ciclovía de la ciudad de Riobamba · 2026 · DOI

  • The economic barrier to sustainable consumer behavior. The lack of verifiable trust in companies' sustainability claims. The complexity of consumers' purchasing decisions.

    Marketing verde y barreras económicas en el consumidor urbano panameño: percepción, actitud y disposición de compra · 2026 · DOI

  • The study faces challenges in terms of the complexity of tax laws and regulations. The study faces challenges in terms of the lack of awareness and education among retailers.

    Prácticas Tributarias y Contables en la Plaza de Mercado de Girardot: Retos Para la Transparencia Económica y el Desarrollo Regional · 2026 · DOI

  • The asimetría imperialista. The fractura hegemónica of 2026. The need for soberanía tecnológica in the Sur Global.

    El Grafo de la Aniquilación: Soberanía Material y Contrainsurgencia Algorítmica desde la Sierra · 2026 · DOI

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