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96 gap statements mined from Contemporary Social and Economic Issues papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 3,305 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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  • Future research could further explore the significance of Bauman's concepts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Bauman – ćwiczenia z kondycji kultury · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could explore the implications of Bauman's work for contemporary social and political issues. It could examine the relevance of Bauman's concepts to other fields of study. Further research could investigate the ways in which Bauman's ideas can be applied to real-world problems.

    Współczesne problemy człowieka i świata. Perspektywa Zygmunta Baumana · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in understanding what Bauman would say about the current state of the world. It highlights the need for further research on the relevance of Bauman's work to contemporary society.

    Współczesne problemy człowieka i świata. Perspektywa Zygmunta Baumana · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of understanding of Sulicki's philosophical work and its context. There is a need to analyze the influences of other philosophers on Sulicki's work.

    Edwarda Sulickiego dialektyczny argument za nieśmiertelnością duszy ludzkiej · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper suggests further research on the transmission of Greek philosophical ideas to the Arab-speaking world. The paper recommends exploring the role of other translators and commentators in the development of Arabic philosophy.

    Migracja wiedzy i praktyk greckiej filozofii do kalifatu · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper highlights the need for further research on the role of Syrian Christian schools and translators in preserving and transmitting philosophical knowledge.

    Migracja wiedzy i praktyk greckiej filozofii do kalifatu · 2026 · DOI

  • Further research can be conducted to analyze all available sources on forced laborers from Poland. Further research can be conducted to study the experiences of forced laborers from Poland.

    Slave laborers from Poland in the Third Reich between 1941 and 1944 as an example of forced migration. Verification of the numerical findings · 2026 · DOI

  • The existing research has not fully addressed the integration of renewable energy sources with district heating systems. There is a need for a comprehensive consideration of all functions of hybrid heating nodes.

    Hybrydowe węzły cieplne · 2026 · DOI

  • The need to understand the influence of Polish priests on Catholicism and national awareness among Polish communities in the UK.

    Katolicyzm jako faktor kształtowania tożsamości narodowej na przykładzie społeczności polskiej w Wielkiej Brytanii · 2026 · DOI

  • Prior research has identified a lack of representation of women's daily life in the media.

    Reportaż jako źródło wiedzy o codziennym życiu kobiet na przykładzie tygodnika Kobieta i Życie w 1989 roku · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could further explore the complexities of humanism and its various interpretations. It could also examine the implications of human responsibility and the search for meaning in different contexts.

    Rozpoznać obietnicę · 2026 · DOI

  • It highlights the need for a deeper exploration of the relationship between humanism and Christianity.

    Rozpoznać obietnicę · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could further explore the representation of America in European visual culture. It could also examine the impact of European colonization on indigenous cultures. The paper suggests that further research could analyze the relationship between the discovery of the New World and the idea of a 'naked' America.

    Między cudownym a pożytecznym · 2026 · DOI

  • A detailed analysis of the objects could provide further insight into the cooperation between local craftsmen. Further study could focus on the cultural and historical context of Krakow's food guilds.

    Na zebraniu, w gospodzie i w kaplicy. Przedmioty związane z działalnością krakowskich cechów piekarzy i rzeźników · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should explore the outcomes of different decision-making approaches under uncertainty. Further study is needed on the role of intuition and experience in decision-making under uncertainty. Research should investigate the impact of organizational culture on strategic decision-making under uncertainty.

    Improwizacja vs. planowanie w decyzjach strategicznych w warunkach niepewności: dylemat czy paradoks w praktyce strategów? · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of understanding of how strategists make decisions under uncertainty. The need for research on the postures of strategists towards the dilemma of planning vs. improwisation. The gap in prior work on the importance of intuition and experience in decision-making under uncertainty.

    Improwizacja vs. planowanie w decyzjach strategicznych w warunkach niepewności: dylemat czy paradoks w praktyce strategów? · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of consensus among legal scholars is another challenge. The need for a thorough analysis of each case and situation is a further challenge.

    Czy hulajnoga elektryczna jest pojazdem mechanicznym w rozumieniu art. 178a k.k.? Glosa do wyroku Sądu Najwyższego (Izba Karna) z 22 lutego 2023 r., sygn. III KK 13/22 · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper suggests the need for further research on the legal classification of electric scooters in Poland. The author highlights the importance of analyzing the implications of the court ruling for the legal status of electric scooters.

    Czy hulajnoga elektryczna jest pojazdem mechanicznym w rozumieniu art. 178a k.k.? Glosa do wyroku Sądu Najwyższego (Izba Karna) z 22 lutego 2023 r., sygn. III KK 13/22 · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the literature on posthumanist education, which is a growing field of study. The study highlights the need for further research on the implications of posthumanist subjectivity for education. The research aims to contribute to the development of non-anthropocentric education, which challenges traditional human-centered approaches.

    Posthumanistyczny zwrot w myśleniu o podmiotowości. Nowe możliwości dla edukacji nieantropocentrycznej · 2026 · DOI

  • The research gap lies in the lack of understanding of the complex relationships between human activities and environmental degradation. The study identifies the need for a socio-economic perspective in addressing environmental issues.

    Aspekty antropocentryczne relacji człowiek–środowisko w perspektywie zrównoważonego rozwoju · 2026 · DOI

  • The study notes that behavioral strategy is a rarely explored topic in Polish literature.

    Między intencją a działaniem: wewnętrzne i zewnętrzne komponenty strategii behawioralnej · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of Bauman's legacy and its relevance in contemporary cultural research, - The research highlights the need for further exploration of Bauman's concepts, such as 'płynna…

    Bauman – ćwiczenia z kondycji kultury · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the existing research on the representation of women's literature in media. The study highlights the importance of examining the representation of women's literature in Poland during the Polish People's Republic era.

    Proza kobiet w Przyjaciółce w okresie Polski Ludowej · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of Tadeusz Styczeń's interpretation of Karol Wojtyła's philosophy. The study aims to fill this gap by analyzing Styczeń's texts and exploring the implications of his reading of Wojtyła.

    Jak Styczeń czyta Wojtyłę? · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a research gap in the understanding of the factors that influence the choice of the right moment to implement changes. The study aims to contribute to the understanding of timing strategies in tourist enterprises.

    Uwarunkowania implementacji strategii czasowych w działalności przedsiębiorstw turystycznych · 2026 · DOI

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Open questions raised by papers listed on this page include: (1) Future research could further explore the significance of Bauman's concepts (“Bauman – ćwiczenia z kondycji kultury”, 2026); (2) Future research could explore the implications of Bauman's work for contemporary social and political issues (“Współczesne problemy człowieka i świata. Perspektywa Zygmunta Baumana”, 2026); (3) There is a lack of understanding of Sulicki's philosophical work and its context (“Edwarda Sulickiego dialektyczny argument za nieśmiertelnością duszy ludzkiej”, 2026); (4) There is a need for a comprehensive consideration of all functions of hybrid heating nodes (“Hybrydowe węzły cieplne”, 2026); (5) Prior research has identified a lack of representation of women's daily life in the media (“Reportaż jako źródło wiedzy o codziennym życiu kobiet na przykładzie tygodnika…”, 2026). 96 gap statements have been mined from Contemporary Social and Economic Issues papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 3,305 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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