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120 gap statements mined from Cultural and Religious Practices in Indonesia papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 763 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 research highlights the need to consider socio-religious practices in community development programs. The paper suggests that the bajulo-julo tradition can be a useful model for addressing these challenges.

    Tradisi Bajulo-Julo dalam Walimatul Ursy di Kampung Langgai Nagari Ganting Mudiak Utara Surantih Kecamatan Sutera Kabupaten Pesisir Selatan Perspektif Maslahah Mursalah · 2026 · DOI

  • The research highlights the need for further studies on socio-religious practices and their significance in community welfare.

    Tradisi Bajulo-Julo dalam Walimatul Ursy di Kampung Langgai Nagari Ganting Mudiak Utara Surantih Kecamatan Sutera Kabupaten Pesisir Selatan Perspektif Maslahah Mursalah · 2026 · DOI

  • Future studies can explore the concept of living sunnah in other cultural contexts. Research can examine the impact of the ritual on social solidarity and communal cooperation. Studies can investigate the role of traditional figures such as the sandro bola or sando boyang in promoting Islamic teachings and community outreach.

    Mabbolo Possi Bola: Synthesizing Local Cultural Practices and the Living Sunnah in Bugis-Mandar Tradition · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of understanding of the meaning, practice, and religious relevance of the ritual in local Muslim society. The concept of living sunnah in the context of the Bugis-Mandar community is underexplored.

    Mabbolo Possi Bola: Synthesizing Local Cultural Practices and the Living Sunnah in Bugis-Mandar Tradition · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could explore the oral ritual traditions of other communities in the region. Further studies could analyze the impact of globalization on the preservation of oral ritual traditions.

    Oral Ritual Traditions and Local Islamic Cultural Identity on the Riverbanks of Kuala Kapuas City · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of understanding of the role of oral tradition in maintaining cultural identity and transmitting values and norms. The study fills this gap by analyzing the oral ritual traditions of the Muslim community on the riverbanks of Kuala Kapuas City.

    Oral Ritual Traditions and Local Islamic Cultural Identity on the Riverbanks of Kuala Kapuas City · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could explore the long-term impact of the Taaruf Parade on the local community. Future research could investigate the potential for cultural events to promote social harmony and environmental conservation in other contexts.

    Analysis of the Taaruf Parade of the Quran Tilawati Selection and Hadis (STQH) National Indonesia · 2026 · DOI

  • The study highlights the need for further research on the socio-economic impact of cultural events on local communities.

    Analysis of the Taaruf Parade of the Quran Tilawati Selection and Hadis (STQH) National Indonesia · 2026 · DOI

  • The study addresses the lack of research on the Kosu Dance as a cultural expression of the Amarasi tribe.

    Ethnotheology of Kosu Dance: Reconstruction of the Meaning of Syukur Amarasi Within the Framework of Multicultural Christian Religious Education · 2026 · DOI

  • The need to engage with contemporary scholarly trends while maintaining the integrity of traditional hadith scholarship.

    Comparative Analysis of Hadith Scholarship in the Malay-Indonesian Archipelago: Historical and Methodological Perspectives on the Transformation of Contemporary Islamic Knowledge · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of comparative epistemological analysis of hadith studies in Indonesia and Malaysia. The need for a study that integrates historical development, methodological transformation, and contemporary scholarly trends within a single analytical framework.

    Comparative Analysis of Hadith Scholarship in the Malay-Indonesian Archipelago: Historical and Methodological Perspectives on the Transformation of Contemporary Islamic Knowledge · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research can examine the forms of expression used in other traditional rituals in the Toraja community. Future research can also examine the impact of modernization and globalization on the Toraja language and culture.

    Forms of Expression in The Toraja Language in The Rambu Solo' Ritual in Bontang: A Pragmatic Study · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research can focus on the conservation of plant species used in traditional ceremonies. Further studies can explore the medicinal properties of the plants used in the Sasak tribe's traditional ceremonies.

    Etnobotani pada Upacara Adat Suku Sasak · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to understand how culture can facilitate dialogue, tolerance, and harmony between religious communities. There is a lack of research on the bersih desa tradition and its role in promoting harmony and peaceful coexistence among religious communities.

    Fostering Dialogue, Tolerance, and Religious Harmony in Indonesia through the Local Tradition of ‘Bersih Desa’ · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a significant scarcity of academic discussions specifically exploring the concept of cultural integration of Indian Muslims in Indonesia. The research aimed to fill this gap by exploring the combination process and different expressions of openness in Indian Muslim culture into Malay culture in North Sumatra.

    Becoming Malay: Cultural Integration of Indian Muslims to Malay Culture in North Sumatra, Indonesia · 2026 · DOI

  • Esotericism is often regarded as a rejected form of knowledge. There is a need to describe the esoteric traditions in a Minangkabau village community.

    Negotiating the Sacred: Esoteric Traditions and Pluralism in Minangkabau Society · 2026 · DOI

  • The study does not mention any specific limitations. However, it is mentioned that the development of time has caused some younger generations to lack understanding of the symbolic meaning of the Batu Qulhu tradition.

    Nilai Simbolis Tradisi Batu Qulhu Dan Fungsinya Dalam Pewarisan Sejarah Budaya Bagi Masyarakat Keturunan Melayu Di Desa Air Tenang, Aceh Tamiang · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of understanding of the symbolic meaning of the Batu Qulhu tradition among younger generations. The study aims to fill this gap by identifying the symbolic values and functions of the tradition.

    Nilai Simbolis Tradisi Batu Qulhu Dan Fungsinya Dalam Pewarisan Sejarah Budaya Bagi Masyarakat Keturunan Melayu Di Desa Air Tenang, Aceh Tamiang · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of structured and systematic documentation of the Kahar Muzakkar incident. The need to understand the process of memory formation and transformation in contemporary society.

    PRODUKSI DAN REPRODUKSI MEMORI: PENGALAMAN MASYARAKAT TERKAIT PERISTIWA KAHAR MUZAKKAR DI GOWA DAN MAKASSAR · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper highlights the need for further research on the challenges facing traditional ceremonies and rituals in the modern era.

    The Tiwah Tradition and the Challenges of Modernization in the Ngaju Dayak Community · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the understanding of women's leadership in customary structures. The study aims to fill this gap by analyzing the position of women as mamak kepala waris from the perspective of Maqashid Syariah.

    Kedudukan Perempuan sebagai Mamak Kepala Hindu di Kel. Tiakar Kec. Payakumbuh Timur Menurut Pandangan Maqashid Syariah · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of studies on the acculturation of Islam and local culture in Margorejo Village - The study aims to fill this gap by examining the traditions of pilgrimage to the tomb of Sheikh Ahmad Subaqir and the 'sedekah bumi' or 'manganan'…

    Manganan: Jejak Akulturasi Islam dan Budaya Lokal di Margorejo Kerek · 2026 · DOI

  • Komunitas mualaf Baduy di Lebak, Banten menghadapi tantangan dalam pemahaman ajaran Islam dan pembinaan akhlak. Faktor geografis, budaya, serta keterbatasan akses terhadap pemahaman literasi keagamaan menjadi penyebab utama.

    EDUKASI KEISLAMAN BERKELANJUTAN BAGI KOMUNITAS MUALAF BADUY KAMPUNG LANDEUH, BOJONGMENTENG, LEUWIDAMAR, KABUPATEN LEBAK, PROPINSI BANTEN · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a gap in understanding how to adapt Islamic teachings to local cultures - The study aims to address this gap by analyzing the communication strategy of Kiai Marogan's…

    Komunikasi Akulturasi Dakwah Ki Marogan Berbasis Nilai Auliya dalam Tradisi Kebudayaan Islam Lokal di Palembang · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the understanding of the forms of expression used in the Rambu Solo' ritual. The study aims to fill this gap by examining the forms of expression used in the ritual.

    Forms of Expression in The Toraja Language in The Rambu Solo' Ritual in Bontang: A Pragmatic Study · 2026 · DOI

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Open questions raised by papers listed on this page include: (1) Future studies can explore the concept of living sunnah in other cultural contexts (“Mabbolo Possi Bola: Synthesizing Local Cultural Practices and the Living Sunnah…”, 2026); (2) Future research could explore the oral ritual traditions of other communities in the region (“Oral Ritual Traditions and Local Islamic Cultural Identity on the Riverbanks of…”, 2026); (3) Future research could explore the long-term impact of the Taaruf Parade on the local community (“Analysis of the Taaruf Parade of the Quran Tilawati Selection and Hadis (STQH)…”, 2026); (4) The study addresses the lack of research on the Kosu Dance as a cultural expression of the Amarasi tribe (“Ethnotheology of Kosu Dance: Reconstruction of the Meaning of Syukur Amarasi…”, 2026); (5) The lack of comparative epistemological analysis of hadith studies in Indonesia and Malaysia (“Comparative Analysis of Hadith Scholarship in the Malay-Indonesian Archipelago:…”, 2026). 120 gap statements have been mined from Cultural and Religious Practices in Indonesia papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 763 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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