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249 gap statements mined from Cultural Industries and Urban Development papers in our 7.9M-paper local library, which holds 3,329 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 lack of integration of AI technology into educational programs for fashion design students. The need for developing AI technology-specialized design prompts. The necessity of maintaining a balance between traditional design education and digital design education.

    Enhancing Soft Skills through Generative AI in Sustainable Fashion Textile Design Education · 2024 · DOI

  • The study contributes to research on artistic labour by examining an under-researched income category, how new income norms are experienced and managed in everyday practice, and by offering an empirically grounded account of the changing status of display exhibitions in the contemporary art world.

    Working for fame or fees? Tensions in exhibition work · 2026 · DOI

  • While previous research has examined psychological capital in relation to workplace performance and well-being, its role in sustaining creative careers remains unexplored.

    Psychological capital, effort costs, and creativity: the trajectories of artistic careers · 2025 · DOI

  • Furthermore, it addresses a gap in the literature by focusing on the relational dynamics between independent art spaces and institutions, and more broadly informs research on urban development and governance.

    The Art of Taking Space: Interdependencies in the Contemporary Art Ecosystem in Milan, Italy · 2025 · DOI

  • While this is one of the most fundamental arguments for cultural policy, it has not yet been extensively studied within cultural economics.

    The values of cultural goods and cultural capital externalities: state of the art and future research prospects · 2024 · DOI

  • This study’s results may benefit evidence-based policy-setting in the under-investigated context of culture-led development and the creative economy of peripheral areas.

    The cultural and creative economy in Italy: Spatial patterns in peripheral areas · 2024 · DOI

  • The sector faces challenges such as lack of sustainability and short-lived ventures. There is a need for innovative funding models and sustainable long-term strategies. The study highlights the importance of building networks and collaborations to drive innovation in the industry.

    A Prognosis of South Africa's Cultural and Creative Industries: A Perspective Analysis from within the Creative Economy · 2026 · DOI

  • The study is limited to a qualitative mixed-methods approach. The sample size is limited to 32 participants. The study does not provide a comprehensive analysis of the sector's economic impact.

    A Prognosis of South Africa's Cultural and Creative Industries: A Perspective Analysis from within the Creative Economy · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a need to develop a strong foundation for the recognition of cultural aspects. The study highlights the importance of addressing challenges and opportunities in cultural management.

    The power of partnerships in cultural management: Case study Greece · 2026 · DOI

  • Broader longitudinal and comparative research is needed. Further studies should examine the impact of CCI on unemployment and other socio-economic outcomes.

    The Relationship Between the Development of the Cultural and Creative Industries and Socio-Economic Development: A Study in Vietnam · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a gap in empirical evidence from emerging economies on the socio-economic impacts of CCI. The contribution of CCI to socio-economic development in Vietnam is not well understood.

    The Relationship Between the Development of the Cultural and Creative Industries and Socio-Economic Development: A Study in Vietnam · 2026 · DOI

  • Financial constraints have intensified in recent years, with reductions in public funding observed in both Italy and China. Expanding the viewer base remains a persistent task. The impact of COVID-19 has further exacerbated the challenges faced by opera institutions.

    Young Audiences’ Perspectives on Traditional Opera Engagement: A Comparative Study of Infrastructural Conditions in China and Italy · 2026 · DOI

  • Multidisciplinary cultural gene banks should be developed to extract design grammars from traditional patterns, enabling innovative derivation while preserving cultural cores. A dual-track innovation approach should be implemented that combines formal pattern grammar for efficient design generation with deep cultural interpretation for meaning preservation.

    Strategy Management: The Innovation, Development, and Integration of Chinese Traditional Cultural Elements and Fan Arts of Zhejiang Province · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should extend the geographical scope to underrepresented regions and minority fan art traditions to enrich the understanding of cultural diversity in heritage management. Cross-cultural comparative studies with East Asian fan traditions, Japanese sensu, and Korean folding fans could identify universal principles of traditional craft innovation and culture-specific adaptation strategies.

    Strategy Management: The Innovation, Development, and Integration of Chinese Traditional Cultural Elements and Fan Arts of Zhejiang Province · 2026 · DOI

  • Existing studies lack systematic analyses of the impact mechanism, regional differences and empirical evidence concerning the effect of online retail on cultural consumption. The quantitative correlation and transmission pathways between online retail and cultural consumption remain to be further clarified.

    Analysis of the Factors Influencing Residents' Cultural Consumption Expenditure——From the Perspective of Online Retail Use · 2026 · DOI

  • When resources are scarce at crisis times and when competition is intense with other creative supplies, USA symphony orchestras and opera houses memorize and perform their repertoires (or repertories), so that seasons are crucially bundled between tradition and innovation.

    Memory, Marketing and Economic Performances in USA Symphony Orchestras and Opera Houses · 2026 · DOI

  • The digital cultural industry is restricted by capital, talents, and inadequate industrial integration. The industry lacks high-end talents engaged in digital creativity, new media operation, and cultural management.

    Digital Empowerment for High-Quality Cultural Development in Zibo City · 2026 · DOI

  • The need to balance the promotion of cultural heritage with the demands of digital media. The challenge of measuring the effectiveness of dissemination strategies.

    The External Dissemination Pathways of Chinese Jade Culture from the Perspective of Intangible Cultural Heritage · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of a comprehensive framework for understanding the external dissemination pathways of Chinese jade culture. The need to examine the complex interplay between cultural elements, dissemination mechanisms, and international audience reception. The importance of identifying the most effective channels for promoting Chinese jade culture and fostering deep engagement with international audiences.

    The External Dissemination Pathways of Chinese Jade Culture from the Perspective of Intangible Cultural Heritage · 2026 · DOI

  • The need to understand how creators negotiate creative freedom within the AI-mediated ecosystem of Chinese web series production.

    Negotiating Expression: Cultural Fields and AI-Mediated Production in Chinese Web Series · 2026 · DOI

  • Lack of effective communication about opportunities to participate in workshops. Limited understanding of the concepts of social bonds and social integration.

    The art gallery as a place to foster a sense of social identity · 2026 · DOI

  • Further research can be conducted on the effectiveness of the project in strengthening relations between the two peoples. The concept of hybridity can be applied to other areas of cultural exchange.

    Hybridity as a Tool for Promoting Polish Culture Abroad. “The Anglo-Polish Cultural Exchange” in Practice · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need for a new perspective on the concept of hybridity in cultural exchange. The article identifies a gap in the literature on the use of hybridity in promoting Polish culture abroad.

    Hybridity as a Tool for Promoting Polish Culture Abroad. “The Anglo-Polish Cultural Exchange” in Practice · 2026 · DOI

  • The study had a small sample size of 61 respondents. The survey was conducted online, which may have limited the response rate.

    The art gallery as a place to foster a sense of social identity · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the impact of fundraising and marketing on economic performances. The study aims to fill this gap by examining the role of memory and innovation in the repertoire of USA symphony orchestras and opera houses.

    Memory, Marketing and Economic Performances in USA Symphony Orchestras and Opera Houses · 2026 · DOI

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Open questions raised by papers listed on this page include: (1) The sector faces challenges such as lack of sustainability and short-lived ventures (“A Prognosis of South Africa's Cultural and Creative Industries: A Perspective…”, 2026); (2) Further studies should examine the impact of CCI on unemployment and other socio-economic outcomes (“The Relationship Between the Development of the Cultural and Creative…”, 2026); (3) Future research should extend the geographical scope to underrepresented regions and minority fan art traditions to enrich the understanding of cultural diversity in heritage management (“Strategy Management: The Innovation, Development, and Integration of Chinese…”, 2026); (4) The quantitative correlation and transmission pathways between online retail and cultural consumption remain to be further clarified (“Analysis of the Factors Influencing Residents' Cultural Consumption…”, 2026); (5) The lack of a comprehensive framework for understanding the external dissemination pathways of Chinese jade culture (“The External Dissemination Pathways of Chinese Jade Culture from the…”, 2026). 249 gap statements have been mined from Cultural Industries and Urban Development papers in our 7.9M-paper local library, which holds 3,329 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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