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235 gap statements mined from Education, Healthcare and Sociology Research papers in our 7.9M-paper local library, which holds 4,585 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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  • Addressing the lack of institutional-level initiatives to support research collaborations between researchers and students.

    Specialestuderendes og specialevejlederes medforskerskab: En model på universitetsniveau · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of institutional-level initiatives to support research collaborations between researchers and students. The literature on student-researcher collaborations is sparse, and there is a need for more studies on this topic.

    Specialestuderendes og specialevejlederes medforskerskab: En model på universitetsniveau · 2026 · DOI

  • Further research could explore the experiences of physicists in other historical contexts, such as the development of chemical and biological weapons. The paper suggests the need for continued analysis of the challenges of scientific objectivity and political responsibility in the modern era.

    Fysikerne mellem videnskab og politik · 2026 · DOI

  • It highlights the need for a nuanced understanding of the intersection of scientific objectivity and political responsibility.

    Fysikerne mellem videnskab og politik · 2026 · DOI

  • The current approach to etik in designforskning is often standardized and does not take into account the sensorisk aspects of design. The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of how etik in designforskning can be developed by rethinking the importance of sensorisk refleksivitet and doubt.

    Fra øjets etik til kroppenes etik: når etik gentænkes gennem sensorisk metodologi · 2026 · DOI

  • The need for a dynamic analysis strategy in action research and participatory research approaches. The lack of empirical examples of the application of such a strategy in practice.

    Udvikling af en dynamisk analysestrategi til anvendelse i aktionsforskning · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper highlights the need for psychological safety, diversity in sparring styles, and cross-organizational perspectives in CMR. The study notes the challenge of balancing the roles of researchers and leaders in CMR.

    Interorganisatoriske undersøgelsesfællesskaber en mulig vej til ledelsesudvikling og organisatoriske forandringer? · 2026 · DOI

  • The study highlights the need for further research on the use of CMR in supporting leadership development and organizational change.

    Interorganisatoriske undersøgelsesfællesskaber en mulig vej til ledelsesudvikling og organisatoriske forandringer? · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of how kindergartens can create a language- and literacy-promoting environment. The study aims to address this gap by examining a kindergarten that has successfully created such an environment.

    «Dei begynner her» – barn blant ull, troll og tidleg litterasitet · 2026 · DOI

  • The study highlights the need to challenge the special pedagogical discourse on play and flourishing.

    Undergrundsliv og leg i specialklassen: Med skærme som prisme for trivselsperspektiver · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should continue to explore children's play in special classes. The study highlights the need for more research on children's play culture.

    Undergrundsliv og leg i specialklassen: Med skærme som prisme for trivselsperspektiver · 2026 · DOI

  • The study highlights the need for further research on the design of organizational routines that support learner agency.

    Agency accommoderen in het voortgezet onderwijs: een review studie naar normatieve perspectieven op leerling-agency · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should explore the implementation of children's rights in other settings. Future research should investigate the long-term effects of implementing children's rights in preschools.

    Innleiðing réttinda barna í daglegt leikskólastarf: Reynsla starfsfólks í fimm leikskólum · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should explore the impact of staff's approaches to mathematical work on children's learning outcomes. Future research should investigate the effectiveness of professional development programs in promoting staff's understanding of their role in mathematical work.

    Matematisk arbeid med de yngste barna: Barnehageansattes perspektiver på voksenrollen i tilnærminger til bruk av tid og materiell · 2026 · DOI

  • Prior research has focused on child-led versus adult-led approaches, but staff's perspectives on their own approaches are understudied. There is a need to explore staff's understanding of their role in mathematical work and how this impacts children's learning opportunities.

    Matematisk arbeid med de yngste barna: Barnehageansattes perspektiver på voksenrollen i tilnærminger til bruk av tid og materiell · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper suggests that future research should explore the long-term impact of standardized digital assessment tools on children's development and well-being. The paper recommends that future research should investigate the ways in which educators can critically reflect on and nuance their use of these tools.

    Det er bare et øjebliksbillede: Pædagogers arbejde med kortlægning i børnehaven · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in current research and practice, which often focuses on the technical aspects of the tools rather than their pedagogical implications. The paper highlights the need for a nuanced understanding of the use of standardized digital assessment tools in early childhood education.

    Det er bare et øjebliksbillede: Pædagogers arbejde med kortlægning i børnehaven · 2026 · DOI

  • There is limited research on parent-active transition models and how continuity and belonging support children in transitions. The study aims to address this gap by investigating how barnehagelæreres describe their work with children's transition from home to barnehage.

    Overgangen fra hjem til barnehage – kontinuitet og tilhørighet i overgangsgrupper · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should investigate the long-term effects of the practice of "waking up to a book" on children's learning and development. Future research should explore the role of affordances in other educational contexts. Future research should examine the implications of the study's findings for preschool education and policy.

    Att vakna till en bok: Educare och affordanser i en särskild sorts högläsningsaktivitet för de yngsta barnen i förskolan · 2026 · DOI

  • The challenge is to understand how ECEC owners exercise their responsibilities. The study faces the challenge of limited prior research on the topic. The owners' legal responsibility for the quality of ECEC is a challenge that needs to be addressed.

    Tett på! Barnehageeiere som styrer, leder og samarbeider · 2026 · DOI

  • The sample is small, consisting of only seven owners. The study is limited to municipal and private owners. The interviews were conducted by two researchers, which may have led to variations in the questions asked and the depth of the conversations.

    Tett på! Barnehageeiere som styrer, leder og samarbeider · 2026 · DOI

  • Balancing the needs of individual children with the needs of the group. Promoting children's agency, creativity, and participation in read-aloud activities.

    Att vakna till en bok: Educare och affordanser i en särskild sorts högläsningsaktivitet för de yngsta barnen i förskolan · 2026 · DOI

  • The study was conducted with a small group of children and pedagogues. The research was limited to a single kindergarten setting. The study did not control for external factors that may have influenced the results.

    Samskaping av fantasiunivers: Betydningen av pedagogens deltagelse i kollektivt skapende prosesser i barnehagen · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the discussion of children's rights in conflict zones - The concept of 'unchilding' is highlighted as a significant…

    Leder: Barndom i krig, krig i barndommen. Barndomsminder som åbning · 2026 · DOI

  • Det er et behov for å undersøke hvordan kommunale veiledningsdokumenter for håndtering av fravær er preget av institusjonelle kategorier. Det er et behov for å analysere hvordan skolens perspektiv på fravær er representert i de kommunale veiledningsdokumentene.

    Elevfravær som bekymrer skoler: En diskursanalyse av kommunale veiledningsdokumenter for håndtering av grunnskoleelevers fravær · 2026 · DOI

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Open questions raised by papers listed on this page include: (1) Addressing the lack of institutional-level initiatives to support research collaborations between researchers and students (“Specialestuderendes og specialevejlederes medforskerskab: En model på…”, 2026); (2) Further research could explore the experiences of physicists in other historical contexts, such as the development of chemical and biological weapons (“Fysikerne mellem videnskab og politik”, 2026); (3) The lack of empirical examples of the application of such a strategy in practice (“Udvikling af en dynamisk analysestrategi til anvendelse i aktionsforskning”, 2026); (4) Future research should continue to explore children's play in special classes (“Undergrundsliv og leg i specialklassen: Med skærme som prisme for…”, 2026); (5) Future research should explore the implementation of children's rights in other settings (“Innleiðing réttinda barna í daglegt leikskólastarf: Reynsla starfsfólks í fimm…”, 2026). 235 gap statements have been mined from Education, Healthcare and Sociology Research papers in our 7.9M-paper local library, which holds 4,585 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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