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53 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 4,873 Education, sociology, and vocational training papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • 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 criteria

    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 skills

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

  • 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

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

    Recherches sociologiques et anthropologiques · 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 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 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 complexity and multifaceted nature of teachers' work - The need for accurate and effective experts' responses

    Développer le jugement professionnel des futur·es enseignant·es du secondaire : conception d’un dispositif de formation par concordance de raisonnement · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research can build on this survey to provide more comprehensive information on habilitations in sociology. Future research can also explore the trends in habilitations in sociology in other countries.

    Survey 4: <i>Habilitations in Sociology 1946–1970</i> · 1983 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the literature on habilitations in sociology. The paper aims to fill this gap by providing a survey of habilitations in sociology from 1946 to 1970.

    Survey 4: <i>Habilitations in Sociology 1946–1970</i> · 1983 · DOI

  • Future research could explore the extended family's role in modernization in different contexts. The text suggests that further study is needed to understand the complex relationships between social groups and modernization. The paper does not provide specific suggestions for future research.

    Die rol van die uitgebreide gesin in modernisering · 1983 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in understanding the extended family's role in modernization. The text notes that the extended family is a significant social group in the modernization process. The research gap is not explicitly stated.

    Die rol van die uitgebreide gesin in modernisering · 1983 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of Hunt's contribution to the anthropological view of Kwakiutl culture. The study aims to fill this gap by examining Hunt's methodology and relationship with informants and Boas.

    George Hunt and the invention of Kwakiutl culture · 1983 · 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

  • The paper identifies a research gap in the understanding of crowdwork and its implications for labor market success. It highlights the need for further research on the implications of crowdwork for professional development.

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

  • The paper identifies a gap in the critical analysis of the dominant conception of work. 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

  • 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 development

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

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of organisational justice and emotional labor in the restaurant industry. 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 paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the key elements essential for successful partnerships between communities and training centers. 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

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