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Open research questions in Earthquake and Disaster Impact Studies

191 gap statements mined from Earthquake and Disaster Impact Studies papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 2,160 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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  • Lack of clear recommendations on critical care echocardiography in the Surviving Sepsis Campaign 2026 guidelines. Inadequate emphasis on individualized management in septic shock.

    The ultrasound of silence · 2026 · DOI

  • However, the impact of migration on seismic fatality remains underexplored, primarily due to the challenges in accessing mobility data.

    Migration as a hidden risk factor in seismic fatality: spatial modeling of the Chi-Chi earthquake and suburban syndrome · 2024 · DOI

  • One challenge is the difficulty of protecting skin from UV light during outdoor sports. Another challenge is the lack of awareness about the importance of protecting skin from UV light.

    Symposium26-2 · 2023 · DOI

  • There is a need for further research on prevention and protection from UV light damage.

    Symposium26-2 · 2023 · DOI

  • There is a need for more research on the benefits and challenges of implementing Mock Newberys. The paper identifies a gap in the literature on the use of Mock Newberys in promoting literary discussion and critical thinking.

    The “Other” Winners: The Excitement of Mock Newberys · 2022 · DOI

  • Future research could update the index to include more recent volumes. Future research could expand the index to include more topics or subjects. Future research could use the index as a starting point for further investigation.

    Annual Subject Index, Volume Twenty-Three, 1987 · 1987 · DOI

  • The paper does not identify a research gap. The index is a resource that fills a need for a comprehensive list of subjects and corresponding page numbers.

    Annual Subject Index, Volume Twenty-Three, 1987 · 1987 · DOI

  • The lack of understanding of how the ecology of institutions and their policies affects women's profile in selected scientific and technological disciplines. The need for a study that examines the ecology of institutions and their policies.

    Abstracts of Other Conference Papers · 1987 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a need to consider the complexities of terrorism and its various forms. It highlights the importance of understanding the functions of terrorism and its implications.

    Colby college conference report · 1986 · DOI

  • The lack of a clear answer to how a 'community of states' can be fostered. The need for a different approach to the subject, focusing on the idea of a 'community of states'.

    James Mayall (ed.) The Community of States, (London, Allen & Unwin, 1982) pp xi, 189 $52.00 · 1985 · DOI

  • Future research can build on the findings of this study to further examine the mechanisms of topic generation and development. The study's insights can be applied to various contexts, including social interactions and professional communication.

    Topic nomination and topic pursuit · 1985 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in current research on topic generation, including the need for a deeper understanding of how topics are initiated and pursued. The study highlights the importance of examining the mechanisms of topic nomination and pursuit.

    Topic nomination and topic pursuit · 1985 · DOI

  • Television critics often do not stay on the beat for long. There is a lack of lifetime identity for television critics compared to critics in other arts.

    Symposium sessions · 1985 · DOI

  • The challenge of preparing suitable conference proceedings that meet the needs of all stakeholders.

    Preparing Conference Proceedings: Options and Recommendations · 1985 · DOI

  • The difference in languages and cultures between Japanese and Americans can cause confusion and misunderstandings. The lack of understanding of each other's customs and rituals can lead to miscommunication.

    Preparing Conference Proceedings: Options and Recommendations · 1985 · DOI

  • Identifying and providing for the needs of academically precocious students. Developing programs and services that cater to the individual needs of high-ability students. Balancing the need for acceleration with the potential risks and challenges.

    Profiles of Precocity: The 1982 Midwest Talent Search Finalists · 1983 · DOI

  • The study had a limited sample size of 191 finalists. Some parents could not recall specific ages at which academic skills developed. Others did not choose to or could not respond to the open-ended items.

    Profiles of Precocity: The 1982 Midwest Talent Search Finalists · 1983 · DOI

  • There was a lack of influence and power among health educators in Oregon. There was a need for a platform for professionals to share ideas and develop action plans.

    Recharging Professionally: The Oregon Seaside Conferences · 1981 · DOI

  • A defect in the flue leading from the heating appliance in the church caused by earthquake ground shaking was considered the likely cause of the fire, although it could not be established with complete certainty.

    Consequences of Small-to-Moderate (Mw 4.0–5.5) Earthquakes: Examples from the Fennoscandian Shield in 1882 and 1904 · 2026 · DOI

  • Further exploration of the MayDay Group Action Ideal. Investigation of the impact of considering nuance, complexity, and embodied responses in music education. Examination of the possibilities and limitations of embracing pluralism in knowledge construction.

    ACT Special Issue on the 35th MayDay Colloquium: University of Victory, Victoria, Canada, June 9–12, 2024 · 2026 · DOI

  • The growing integration of AI in TESOL research - The need for renewed attention to identity and voice in TESOL research - The increasing focus on bilingual early years…

    Introduction to the Special Issue on the International TESOL Union 2025 TESOL Conference · 2026 · DOI

  • The internship experience can be challenging for students - Students may have difficulty adjusting to the role of practitioner - Students may need assistance with problem solving and interpersonal…

    The Internship Seminar · 1986 · DOI

  • Further analysis of the concept of a 'community of states' and its implications for international relations. Exploration of practical mechanisms for achieving the suggested goals.

    James Mayall (ed.) The Community of States, (London, Allen & Unwin, 1982) pp xi, 189 $52.00 · 1985 · DOI

  • The conference identified a gap in the career structure for junior doctors. The conference identified a gap in the training programs for overseas doctors.

    From the HJS Conference · 1985 · DOI

  • The need to develop students' awareness of image making and its potential power in society, - The importance of justifying the inclusion of photography in the school…

    Conference in Bath · 1982 · DOI

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Open questions raised by papers listed on this page include: (1) Lack of clear recommendations on critical care echocardiography in the Surviving Sepsis Campaign 2026 guidelines (“The ultrasound of silence”, 2026); (2) The impact of migration on seismic fatality remains underexplored, primarily due to the challenges in accessing mobility data (“Migration as a hidden risk factor in seismic fatality: spatial modeling of the…”, 2024); (3) Another challenge is the lack of awareness about the importance of protecting skin from UV light (“Symposium26-2”, 2023); (4) There is a need for more research on the benefits and challenges of implementing Mock Newberys (“The “Other” Winners: The Excitement of Mock Newberys”, 2022); (5) Future research could update the index to include more recent volumes (“Annual Subject Index, Volume Twenty-Three, 1987”, 1987). 191 gap statements have been mined from Earthquake and Disaster Impact Studies papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 2,160 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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