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169 gap statements mined from Central European Literary Studies papers in our 7.9M-paper local library, which holds 11,988 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 authors suggest that future research should focus on seeking new applications of the chronological data. The authors suggest that future research should focus on improving the methods of chronologizacja.

    Chronologizacja leksyki w Wielkim słowniku języka polskiego PAN – założenia, dotychczasowe wyniki i możliwości wykorzystania w badaniach historycznojęzykowych · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of chronological information for Polish vocabulary. The existing dictionaries do not provide sufficient information on the history of words.

    Chronologizacja leksyki w Wielkim słowniku języka polskiego PAN – założenia, dotychczasowe wyniki i możliwości wykorzystania w badaniach historycznojęzykowych · 2026 · DOI

  • It highlights the need for further research on the role of Polish culture in mediating between German and Russian cultures.

    On Immanuel Kant’s Philosophy in Russian Periodicals of the Early Nineteenth Century (Around Two Translations of Jan Śniadecki’s Treatise "On Philosophy") · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper is limited by the availability of historical sources, with some sources, such as the damage book, being lost. The study is also limited to the specific region of the Elbląg Commandery.

    Observations on the Network of Rural and Roadside Taverns in the Northern Part of Elbląg Commandery, 1402–1449 · 2026 · DOI

  • Further research could be conducted on the topic of rural and roadside taverns in other regions of the Teutonic Order's territory. The study's findings could be used to inform the development of tourism and cultural heritage initiatives in the region.

    Observations on the Network of Rural and Roadside Taverns in the Northern Part of Elbląg Commandery, 1402–1449 · 2026 · DOI

  • Further research can be done on the application of the folk turn to other cultures and histories. The analysis of other Slavic fantasy works can contribute to the understanding of the genre.

    We, Slavs – Tools and Functions of (Re)Constructing Polish Pre-History in Fantasy Literature on the Example of Witold Jabłoński’s Cycle Słowiańska Apokalipsa · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of native written sources for preliterate history of Poland. The article identifies a gap in the study of Slavic fantasy in the context of the folk turn.

    We, Slavs – Tools and Functions of (Re)Constructing Polish Pre-History in Fantasy Literature on the Example of Witold Jabłoński’s Cycle Słowiańska Apokalipsa · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of analysis of women's minority stories in Polish literature. The need for a deeper understanding of how contemporary Polish literature creates minority histories.

    How Does Contemporary Polish Literature Tell Minority Stories of Women? On the Example of the Novels Sońka by Ignacy Karpowicz and Krótka wymiana ognia by Zyta Rudzka · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a gap in the existing scholarship on the chronology of prose poems in Aleksander Szczęsny's oeuvre. The study aims to fill this gap by presenting two forgotten prose poems published in Chimera.

    THE ORIGINS OF THE POLISH PROSE POEM: TWO FORGOTTEN POEMS PUBLISHED IN ZENON PRZESMYCKI’S “CHIMERA” · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of Leśmian's lesser-known works. The study notes that Leśmian's imagination and its relation to anthropological structures of the imaginary are not well understood.

    BOLESŁAW LEŚMIAN’S LYRICAL PROSE AND ITS IMAGINED WORLDS: "LEGENDY TĘSKNOTY" [LEGENDS OF LONGING] · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper is limited by the rules of literary discourse and the requirement of concision. The analysis is fragmentary and the project is not fully realized.

    “A LITTLE FISH THAT WANTS NOTHING”: THE POSTSECULAR PROSE POEM (IN THE POLISH CONTEXT) · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper highlights the need for further research on the genre.

    “A LITTLE FISH THAT WANTS NOTHING”: THE POSTSECULAR PROSE POEM (IN THE POLISH CONTEXT) · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could further analyze the structure and principles of the poetic function. Future research could also explore the implications of the paper's findings for the study of poetry and its evolution.

    HENRI MICHAUX AND HIS PROSE POEMS · 2026 · DOI

  • The dictionary's analysis of place names in the Lublin region is often incomplete or disputed. There is a need for further research on the etymology and history of place names in the region.

    Challenging Oikonyms of the Lublin Region in an Encyclopaedic Dictionary “Place Names in Poland: History, Origin, Changes” · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the field of structural semantics in Poland, including the need for a comprehensive overview of its development. It highlights the lack of research on the semantics of verbs, adverbs, and metapredicative and metatextual operators.

    Koncepcje semantyki strukturalnej w pierwszym ćwierćwieczu XXI w. · 2026 · DOI

  • The article highlights the need for interdisciplinary approaches and collaboration across fields.

    Toponomastyka polska pierwszej ćwierci XXI w.: między tradycją a nowymi paradygmatami badawczymi · 2026 · DOI

  • The study suggests future research directions, including the examination of specific classes of toponyms and the development of new methodological approaches. The article highlights the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and the need for further studies on the evolution of toponymic lexicography.

    Toponomastyka polska pierwszej ćwierci XXI w.: między tradycją a nowymi paradygmatami badawczymi · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper suggests that future research should focus on interdisciplinary approaches to linguistic research. It also suggests that future research should consider social and cultural factors in linguistic research.

    Badania języka polskiego w świecie w pierwszym ćwierćwieczu XXI w. – zmiana perspektywy badawczej · 2026 · DOI

  • It notes that prior research has focused on various aspects of linguistic research, but has not fully addressed the complexities of bilingualism and cultural identity.

    Badania języka polskiego w świecie w pierwszym ćwierćwieczu XXI w. – zmiana perspektywy badawczej · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research can build on the paper's findings to study linguistic stylisation in other literary texts. Future research can apply the paper's analysis to the study of sociolects and their relation to literary language.

    Żydowski wiech Stefana Wiecheckiego „Wiecha” · 2026 · DOI

  • The analysis of place names is often complicated by limited source documentation. The etymology of place names can be disputed and complex. The dictionary's entries for place names may be incomplete or inaccurate.

    Challenging Oikonyms of the Lublin Region in an Encyclopaedic Dictionary “Place Names in Poland: History, Origin, Changes” · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies the challenge of re-defining classicism in contemporary literature - It highlights the need to articulate the system crisis in poetic…

    The Baroque Crisis of the Third Polish Republic. System Transformation, Sarmatian Traditions and Krzysztof Koehler’s Classicism · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research can further explore the concept of classicism in contemporary literature - It can investigate the influence of Sarmatian traditions on modern Polish…

    The Baroque Crisis of the Third Polish Republic. System Transformation, Sarmatian Traditions and Krzysztof Koehler’s Classicism · 2026 · DOI

  • Further research on the development of maritime economy in Poland. Analysis of the impact of the maritime turn on Polish culture and economy. Investigation of the role of media and literature in popularizing maritime-related subjects.

    Maritime Turn and the Sinking of Heweliusz · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the study of poetry and its evolution. The paper aims to fill this gap by analyzing Michaux's poems and identifying narrative elements and their structure.

    HENRI MICHAUX AND HIS PROSE POEMS · 2026 · DOI

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Open questions raised by papers listed on this page include: (1) The authors suggest that future research should focus on seeking new applications of the chronological data (“Chronologizacja leksyki w Wielkim słowniku języka polskiego PAN – założenia,…”, 2026); (2) Further research could be conducted on the topic of rural and roadside taverns in other regions of the Teutonic Order's territory (“Observations on the Network of Rural and Roadside Taverns in the Northern Part…”, 2026); (3) There is a lack of native written sources for preliterate history of Poland (“We, Slavs – Tools and Functions of (Re)Constructing Polish Pre-History in…”, 2026); (4) The lack of analysis of women's minority stories in Polish literature (“How Does Contemporary Polish Literature Tell Minority Stories of Women? On the…”, 2026); (5) The study notes that Leśmian's imagination and its relation to anthropological structures of the imaginary are not well understood (“BOLESŁAW LEŚMIAN’S LYRICAL PROSE AND ITS IMAGINED WORLDS: "LEGENDY TĘSKNOTY"…”, 2026). 169 gap statements have been mined from Central European Literary Studies papers in our 7.9M-paper local library, which holds 11,988 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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