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132 gap statements mined from Education, sociology, and vocational training papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 4,901 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 education system will face challenges in recruiting new teachers to replace retirees. The study highlights the need for strategic planning in the education system.

    Les départs en retraite des enseignants-chercheurs et des professeurs du second degré affectés dans le supérieur augmenteraient, respectivement, de 5,4% et 4,7% par an entre 2024 et 2035 · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to understand the impact of the suspended reform on retirement rates and the education system. The study aims to address this gap by simulating the impact of the reform.

    Les départs en retraite des enseignants-chercheurs et des professeurs du second degré affectés dans le supérieur augmenteraient, respectivement, de 5,4% et 4,7% par an entre 2024 et 2035 · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should investigate the long-term effects of transnational family arrangements on children's well-being. Further studies should explore the experiences of children in transnational families in different cultural contexts.

    Sozialisation in transnationalen Kernfamilien im Kontext der Arbeitsmigration: Eine Meta-Interpretation · 2026 · DOI

  • The literature lacks a systematic analysis of the socialization process in transnational families. Prior research has focused on the maintenance of family ties across distances, but not on the socialization process itself.

    Sozialisation in transnationalen Kernfamilien im Kontext der Arbeitsmigration: Eine Meta-Interpretation · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could examine how the interaction of institutions across multiple origin and host countries—each with varying degrees of occupational specificity—shapes the returns to occupation-specific credentials. Future research could investigate other dimensions to deepen our insights into the importance of institutional similarity for immigrants’ labor market success.

    Hybride Erwerbskonstellationen und berufliche Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten im IT-Crowdwork · 2026 · DOI

  • The study highlights the need for more research on the impact of promotion processes on female workers.

    Injustice organisationnelle et travail émotionnel : la fabrique genrée des promotions dans un restaurant · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should explore the social context of HIV management among other migrant populations. The study's findings highlight the need for further research on the impact of stigma on the social relationships of people living with HIV. Future studies should investigate the effectiveness of interventions aimed at reducing stigma and improving the social relationships of people living with HIV.

    Recherches sociologiques et anthropologiques · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should explore the application of the study's findings to other contexts. The study's results can inform the development of strategies for the integration of stakeholders in cultural event projects.

    Le territoire et l’intégration des parties prenantes des projets événementiels : cas de la région de l’Outaouais · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of research on the integration of stakeholders in cultural event projects outside of metropolitan areas. Prior work has focused on the management of large-scale events in urban areas.

    Le territoire et l’intégration des parties prenantes des projets événementiels : cas de la région de l’Outaouais · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need for a structured approach to developing intercultural communication skills. Mobile applications have the potential to facilitate intercultural exchanges, but their use in this context is underexplored.

    ÉCHANGES INTERCULTURELS EN LIGNE : L’EXPÉRIENCE DIRECTE PAR L’INTERMÉDIAIRE DES APPLICATIONS MOBILES · 2026 · DOI

  • The establishment of trust relationships between partners is a challenge. The consideration of the needs of all parties involved is a challenge. The respect for the cultures of the parties involved is a challenge.

    Éléments clés pour favoriser les partenariats entre des centres de formation professionnelle et des communautés autochtones · 2026 · DOI

  • The development of professional training programs in Indigenous communities is hindered by the lack of understanding of these key elements.

    Éléments clés pour favoriser les partenariats entre des centres de formation professionnelle et des communautés autochtones · 2026 · DOI

  • The author notes that the management of waste is a complex problem that needs to be addressed through observation and analysis of daily practices.

    Apprendre en marchant · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should investigate the applicability of the concept of differenzreflektierende Professionalisierung to other contexts. Further studies should explore the relationship between intersektionale Differenzpositionierungen and professioneller Sensibilität.

    Differenzreflektierende Professionalisierung in Migrantinnenselbstorganisationen · 2026 · DOI

  • It highlights the need for more research on the intersectional dynamics of migration and empowerment.

    Migration und Ohnmacht · 2026 · DOI

  • The challenges identified in the study are the lack of knowledge about the policy and the tension between the values of excellence and meritocracy and those of equity, diversity, and inclusion. The research also highlights the need for faculty members to be aware of the policy and its importance.

    La dilution de la politique d’équité, de diversité et d’inclusion (EDI) dans le quotidien d’une faculté universitaire québécoise · 2026 · DOI

  • The study is limited to a single Quebec university faculty. The sample size is small, with only 13 interviews conducted.

    La dilution de la politique d’équité, de diversité et d’inclusion (EDI) dans le quotidien d’une faculté universitaire québécoise · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the field of educational research, where there is a need to reduce the gap between the world of research and practice. The study highlights the lack of research on collaborative research in educational settings.

    Transformations des acteurs scolaires et de leurs pratiques professionnelles par la recherche collaborative : le cas du réseau LéAL · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies several challenges, including lack of training, logistical constraints, and isolation. These challenges can hinder the implementation of learning in nature.

    Réseauter le personnel enseignant pour le développement de pratiques soutenant l’apprentissage en nature · 2026 · DOI

  • The author argues that the conception of work as performance has significant implications for workers and the organization of work.

    Guillaume Lecœur, Le travail comme performance. Critique d’une conception dominante du travail · 2026 · DOI

  • Limited social links and relationships. Difficulty in managing HIV-related information.

    Recherches sociologiques et anthropologiques · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could explore the application of this approach to other fields and disciplines, - It could investigate the impact of this approach on student motivation and engagement, - Further research could develop and refine the methodology and evaluation…

    Redonner du sens aux apprentissages : une approche par projet interdisciplinaire en sciences pharmaceutiques à Nantes Université · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in traditional teaching formats, - It highlights the need for innovative approaches to teaching fundamental sciences, - The gap is related to the difficulty in developing scientific, communication, and transversal…

    Redonner du sens aux apprentissages : une approche par projet interdisciplinaire en sciences pharmaceutiques à Nantes Université · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the role of SCICs in the social and solidarity economy - The study highlights the need for further research on the effects of SCIC…

    Les SCIC françaises : raviver la fonction critique de l'économie sociale et solidaire ? · 2026 · DOI

  • Es gibt eine Lücke in der Forschung zu elterlichem Engagement im Sportverein. Es gibt einen Rückgang ehrenamtlicher Beteiligung und wachsenden Herausforderungen in der Mobilisierung aktiver Mitglieder.

    Elterliches Engagement im Sportverein: Individuelle Motive, soziale Rahmenbedingungen und strukturelle Einflussfaktoren – Eine qualitative Analyse · 2026 · DOI

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Open questions raised by papers listed on this page include: (1) There is a need to understand the impact of the suspended reform on retirement rates and the education system (“Les départs en retraite des enseignants-chercheurs et des professeurs du second…”, 2026); (2) Future research should investigate the long-term effects of transnational family arrangements on children's well-being (“Sozialisation in transnationalen Kernfamilien im Kontext der Arbeitsmigration:…”, 2026); (3) Future research could examine how the interaction of institutions across multiple origin and host countries—each with varying degrees of occupational specificity—shapes the returns to occupation-specific credentials (“Hybride Erwerbskonstellationen und berufliche Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten im…”, 2026); (4) Future research should explore the social context of HIV management among other migrant populations (“Recherches sociologiques et anthropologiques”, 2026); (5) Future research should explore the application of the study's findings to other contexts (“Le territoire et l’intégration des parties prenantes des projets événementiels…”, 2026). 132 gap statements have been mined from Education, sociology, and vocational training papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 4,901 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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