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Open research questions in COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts

123 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 2,089 COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

What the literature leaves open

  • Whereas an abundant literature examines the impact of the Covid‐19 pandemic on organisations, despite the spatial nature of constraints imposed during the pandemic, spatiality as a concept and its impact remains underexplored.

    Spatiality of Service Delivery in the Covid19 Pandemic: Transcending Spatial Boundaries or Accommodating Logistical Challenges? · 2025 · DOI

  • Key factors that support the continuity, survival, and well-being of entrepreneurs need to be examined.

    Nurturing entrepreneurial well-being and resilience through adaptability and positive reciprocity among micro and small enterprises · 2025 · DOI

  • However, direct research on men’s perspectives on the pandemic’s impact on them as men remains scarce.

    Pandemic masculinity: urban low-income men and the Covid-19 pandemic in Nigeria · 2024 · DOI

  • Abstract The impact of digital platforms on the implementation of the United Nations’ (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially the business sustainability of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), under different containment policies during and after the COVID-19 pandemic has not yet been studied in detail.

    COVID-19 containment policies, digitalization and sustainable development goals: evidence from Alibaba’s administrative data · 2024 · DOI

  • A great deal has been said about the negative role played by President Bolsonaro's denialism, but relatively few studies have attempted to measure precisely what impact it actually had on the pandemic.

    Investigating the ‘Bolsonaro effect’ on the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic: An empirical analysis of observational data in Brazil · 2024 · DOI

  • The study only examines OECD countries. The study uses a limited time period, from 2000 to 2024. The study relies on secondary data sources, which may have limitations.

    Financial Development and Unemployment in OECD Countries: Evidence from Pre- and Post-Pandemic Periods · 2026 · DOI

  • Further study on the relationship between financial development and unemployment in non-OECD countries. Examination of the impact of other crises on the relationship between financial development and unemployment. Investigation of the role of institutional quality in the relationship between financial development and unemployment.

    Financial Development and Unemployment in OECD Countries: Evidence from Pre- and Post-Pandemic Periods · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper's empirical scope is limited to India's benchmark large-cap equity segment and a reduced-form proxy for external tightening rather than a structural identification of monetary-policy surprises.

    Global dollar tightening, market liquidity, and business resilience: evidence from India’s NIFTY-50 · 2026 · DOI

  • The gap between the traditional concept of luxury and the changing consumer behavior - The need to re-evaluate the criteria used to define and measure luxury

    The Marketing of Declining Luxuries in Favor of Rising Demand for Necessities: A Contribution to Theory · 2026 · DOI

  • Luxury in more has shifted more comfortable life for the health of consumers and environmental protection being identified with higher prices and buying more expensive goods that used to be an indicator for exposure and public recognitions, By this we accept the H1, though this superficial descriptive testing should be further explored and tested through more detailed empirical analysis.

    The Marketing of Declining Luxuries in Favor of Rising Demand for Necessities: A Contribution to Theory · 2026 · DOI

  • The need for a representative body to represent the needs of the restaurant sector. The need for hospitality companies to consider the risk associated with all aspects of business.

    A Commentary on Risk and Resilience in the Hospitality, Tourism, Aviation and Events Industry: Responses to COVID –19 and Lessons Learned · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the literature on the impact of digital transformation on the resilience of the tourism sector. The study aims to investigate the effects of Covid-19 on the tourism industry, especially on the digitalisation and crisis management processes.

    THE IMPACTS OF COVID-19 ON THE TOURISM SECTOR: A STUDY ON ACCELERATED DIGITALIZATION AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT · 2026 · DOI

  • The tourism industry needs to persist in digital transformation efforts, which can further increase its resilience and flexibility in the face of future shocks and stress. Business continuity and customer experiences can be enhanced when new technologies like artificial intelligence, cloud technology, virtual tourism platforms, contactless service systems, and customer relationship management software are adopted. Digital tools should not only be used as emergency response tools, but as part of organisations' long-term strategic planning. Governments are encouraged to offer financial incentives and digital infrastructure support and training programs to enable technological adoption in tourism businesses especially for small and medium businesses that may have limited resources. There should also be a thorough preparedness, response and recovery plan for tourism crises in public sector agencies, which will encourage preparedness, timely response and coordination during future crises. Managers of the tourism industry need to create formal tourism crisis management plans that include risk assessment, communication during a crisis, business continuity plans and recovery plans. Frequent crisis simulations and employee training should also be performed to prepare an organization for the possibility of future crises. Enhancing the cooperation between government agencies, tourism associations, technology suppliers and the private sector will boost the overall capacity to respond to a crisis. Tourism destinations need to develop smart tourism infrastructure like digital visitor management system, mobile apps, big data analytics, and real-time information platform. These technologies can contribute to destination competitiveness and development of sustainable tourism. Further studies are needed to examine the impact of digital transformation on tourism performance, customer satisfaction and organizational resilience in various geographical and cultural settings over the long-term. pg. 16 KJMR VOL.03 NO. 06 (2026) THE IMPACTS OF COVID-19 ON THE TOURISM SECTOR …….

    THE IMPACTS OF COVID-19 ON THE TOURISM SECTOR: A STUDY ON ACCELERATED DIGITALIZATION AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT · 2026 · DOI

  • The analysis of different shopping patterns of hedonists and utilitarians, particularly regarding stocking up during the Covid-19 pandemic, is an area of research that has not yet been explored. The study aims to fill this gap by analyzing the impact of the pandemic on hedonists and utilitarians in Slovakia.

    The Influence of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Hedonists and Utilitarians: A Study of Shopping Behavior from Slovakia · 2026 · DOI

  • The pandemic period itself was not possible to conduct reliable comparative analyses due to government-imposed restrictions and a substantial decline in occupancy rates. The lack of statistical data makes it difficult to estimate the specific figure of respondents representing accommodation services.

    Accommodation facilities in northern Turkey in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic · 2026 · DOI

  • The pandemic has affected the tourism industry worldwide, but there is a lack of studies on the impact of the pandemic on accommodation facilities in northern Turkey. The study aims to fill this gap by analyzing the situation of accommodation facilities in northern Turkey during the pandemic.

    Accommodation facilities in northern Turkey in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic · 2026 · DOI

  • The study does not present results for Chile with respect to income or inequality indicators due to the lack of data. The analysis is limited to the seven countries studied.

    Labour and social policies in Latin America during the COVID-19 pandemic and its recovery · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the literature on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on labour markets in Latin America. The analysis highlights the need for a comprehensive evaluation of the policies implemented to mitigate the effects of the pandemic.

    Labour and social policies in Latin America during the COVID-19 pandemic and its recovery · 2026 · DOI

  • The study is limited to the state of Odisha and may not be generalizable to other contexts. The study relies on secondary data and may not capture the full complexity of the situation. The paper does not provide a detailed analysis of the long-term impact of the crisis on the state's social protection system.

    Navigating Concurrent Shocks: A Case Study of Shock-Responsive Social Protection in India · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should focus on the long-term impact of crises on social protection systems. Studies should examine the effectiveness of SRSP frameworks in different contexts and crises. Research should investigate the role of technology in enhancing the adaptability and inclusivity of social protection systems.

    Navigating Concurrent Shocks: A Case Study of Shock-Responsive Social Protection in India · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need for further research on the relationship between macroeconomic factors and the automotive industry. The study aims to fill the gap in understanding the impact of macroeconomic factors on the automotive industry.

    THE INFLUENCE OF MACROECONOMIC FACTORS ON THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY IN THE EU · 2026 · DOI

  • The research gap lies in understanding the resilience of EU countries in the context of the pandemic. The study aims to address this gap by evaluating the evolution of GVC and its stability during the pandemic period. The research seeks to provide insights into the relationship between GVC and microeconomic performance.

    Integration of the EU Member States into Global Value Chains and the Impact on Microeconomic Performance in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic · 2026 · DOI

  • The complex interplay of factors shaping pandemic outcomes. The lack of integrated, multidimensional, cross-country analyses covering the whole crisis period. The variability in country-level data, particularly across different pandemic waves.

    Regional patterns in Covid-19 preparedness, impact, and economic response across the EU27 · 2026 · DOI

  • The literature lacks integrated, multidimensional, cross-country analyses covering the whole crisis period. Previous studies have focused on specific phases of the pandemic, limiting understanding of its broader impacts.

    Regional patterns in Covid-19 preparedness, impact, and economic response across the EU27 · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to investigate how COVID-19 has impacted small and medium-sized enterprises in Gauteng's fast-moving consumer goods sector. The existing literature on FMCG shopping habits has a gap, particularly in the post-pandemic context.

    ANALYSING THE POST-EFFECTS OF COVID-19 ON FMCG SMES IN GAUTENG PROVINCE, SOUTH AFRICA · 2026 · DOI

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