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88 gap statements mined from Education, Sociology, Communication Studies papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 690 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 research highlights the need to analyze the role of digital technology in shaping voting decisions.

    KINERJA BAURAN PEMASARAN DAN MEDIA SOSIAL TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN MEMILIH PADA PILKADA KOTA BANDAR LAMPUNG · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of understanding of how Sociology students of Sriwijaya University interpret flexing on social media. The study aims to fill this gap by analyzing the phenomenon of flexing in this specific context.

    Flexing di Media Sosial: Antara Gaya Hidup dan Tekanan Sosial pada Mahasiswa Sosiologi Universitas Sriwijaya · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research can explore the phenomenon of celebrity politics in other contexts. Further studies can investigate the impact of social media on political participation among young voters.

    CELEBRITY POLITICS DAN PARTISIPASI PEMILIH MUDA · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper highlights the need to analyze the effective digital political communication strategy used by Once Mekel.

    CELEBRITY POLITICS DAN PARTISIPASI PEMILIH MUDA · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to study the impact of social media on interpersonal communication among Generation Z. The research aims to fill this gap by exploring the experiences, perceptions, and meanings individuals attach to the studied phenomenon.

    Dampak Media Sosial Terhadap Cara Komunikasi Antarpribadi Di Kalangan Generasi-Z: Studi Kasus Di Kota Banda Aceh · 2026 · DOI

  • The transformation of broadcasting media in the digital era requires local Islamic propagation institutions to adapt to media convergence. There is a need to optimize digital dakwah to remain relevant.

    Strategi Konvergensi Media TV Assunnah Cirebon dalam Optimalisasi Dakwah Digital · 2026 · DOI

  • The study faces challenges in terms of the complexity of the topic and the need for nuanced methodology. The study must navigate the limitations of self-reported data and the potential for biases in the sample. The study must also consider the ethical implications of researching social media use and democratic attitudes.

    Sociálne médiá, vláda a (ne)podpora demokracie: Ako online priestor formuje postoje na Slovensku · 2026 · DOI

  • The study's sample is limited to the Slovak population. The study's findings may not be generalizable to other contexts. The study's methodology may have limitations, such as the use of self-reported data.

    Sociálne médiá, vláda a (ne)podpora demokracie: Ako online priestor formuje postoje na Slovensku · 2026 · DOI

  • The identified barriers are multidimensional, including language differences, cultural gaps, limited access to information, and psychological factors.

    Manajemen Komunikasi dalam Mengatasi Hambatan Komunikasi Transmigran Jawa di Daerah Tujuan · 2026 · DOI

  • The research aims to address this gap by analyzing the role of communication management in overcoming communication barriers.

    Manajemen Komunikasi dalam Mengatasi Hambatan Komunikasi Transmigran Jawa di Daerah Tujuan · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should investigate the effectiveness of media literacy programs in social studies education. Future research should explore the use of critical pedagogy in other subjects. Future research should examine the impact of social media on social studies education.

    Critical Advertising Production Using Digital Technologies in Social Studies: A Media Literacy Study · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to develop media literacy skills in social studies teacher candidates. There is a lack of research on the application of critical pedagogy in social studies education.

    Critical Advertising Production Using Digital Technologies in Social Studies: A Media Literacy Study · 2026 · DOI

  • The study is limited to a qualitative literature review, which may not provide an exhaustive understanding of the phenomenon. The paper relies on existing literature, which may have its own limitations and biases.

    Dampak Penggunaan Media Sosial terhadap Perilaku Sosial dalam Literasi Digital Generasi Z · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should explore the long-term effects of social media use on Generation Z's social behavior. Studies should investigate the impact of social media on different aspects of Generation Z's life, such as mental health and academic performance.

    Dampak Penggunaan Media Sosial terhadap Perilaku Sosial dalam Literasi Digital Generasi Z · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should investigate the impact of media framing on public understanding of the program. Future research should analyze the effectiveness of improvements in program management and supervision.

    Analisis Framing Pemberitaan Media Online terhadap Isu Keracunan dalam Program Makan Bergizi Gratis (MBG) · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of research on media framing and its influence on public understanding of the program. There is a need to analyze the framing of news coverage regarding food poisoning cases in the program.

    Analisis Framing Pemberitaan Media Online terhadap Isu Keracunan dalam Program Makan Bergizi Gratis (MBG) · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of digital literacy and critical thinking skills among students. The need to integrate digital literacy and AI literacy programs into the academic curriculum.

    PENGARUH AI DI MEDIA SOSIAL TERHADAP PENYEBARAN HOAKS DAN PERSEPSI KEPERCAYAAN MAHASISWA PROGRAM STUDI KOMPUTERISASI AKUNTANSI UNIVERSITAS SRIWIJAYA · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should analyze the impact of other factors on students' trust perception. Future research should examine the effectiveness of digital literacy and AI literacy programs in reducing the spread of misinformation.

    PENGARUH AI DI MEDIA SOSIAL TERHADAP PENYEBARAN HOAKS DAN PERSEPSI KEPERCAYAAN MAHASISWA PROGRAM STUDI KOMPUTERISASI AKUNTANSI UNIVERSITAS SRIWIJAYA · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of understanding about the influence of influencers on the instant lifestyle choices of middle-class Muslims in the city of Pontianak. There is a need to analyze the phenomenon of instant lifestyle in the middle-class Muslim community in the city of Pontianak.

    The Influence of Influencers on the Instant Lifestyle of Middle-Class Muslims in Pontianak from the Perspective of the Theory of Planned Behavior · 2026 · DOI

  • The implementation of a free-market economy has intensified competition among companies. Companies are required to ensure the sustainability of their operations through appropriate policies and strategies. Students' understanding of business combination practices remains limited.

    Education on Business Partnerships for Corporate Sustainability at Kristoforus 2 in West Jakarta · 2026 · DOI

  • Students' understanding of business combination practices remains limited. There is a need to enhance students' understanding of modern business strategies, which is not widely covered in formal schooling.

    Education on Business Partnerships for Corporate Sustainability at Kristoforus 2 in West Jakarta · 2026 · DOI

  • The sample size was limited to a more reachable and time-efficient figure. The researchers sought advice from their statistician as regards limiting the mentioned sample size.

    AN ASSESSMENT ON THE DIGITAL FACEBOOK PAGE AS MEANS OF INFORMATION DISSEMINATION · 2026 · DOI

  • Penelitian lanjutan perlu dilakukan untuk membandingkan strategi branding perguruan tinggi di ranah digital dengan strategi branding di ranah offline. Penelitian lanjutan perlu dilakukan untuk mempelajari bagaimana strategi branding perguruan tinggi di ranah digital dapat mempengaruhi keputusan calon mahasiswa dalam memilih perguruan tinggi.

    Strategi branding perguruan tinggi dalam meningkatkan kepercayaan calon mahasiswa · 2026 · DOI

  • Penelitian sebelumnya belum banyak membahas tentang strategi branding perguruan tinggi di ranah digital. Penelitian sebelumnya belum banyak membahas tentang bagaimana persepsi kepercayaan calon mahasiswa terbentuk melalui komunikasi digital.

    Strategi branding perguruan tinggi dalam meningkatkan kepercayaan calon mahasiswa · 2026 · DOI

  • The study aims to fill the gap in the existing literature on the use of social media for information dissemination in the local government units. The study aims to assess the level of engagement of barangay citizens in using the Official Facebook page of their barangay.

    AN ASSESSMENT ON THE DIGITAL FACEBOOK PAGE AS MEANS OF INFORMATION DISSEMINATION · 2026 · DOI

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Open questions raised by papers listed on this page include: (1) There is a lack of understanding of how Sociology students of Sriwijaya University interpret flexing on social media (“Flexing di Media Sosial: Antara Gaya Hidup dan Tekanan Sosial pada Mahasiswa…”, 2026); (2) Future research can explore the phenomenon of celebrity politics in other contexts (“CELEBRITY POLITICS DAN PARTISIPASI PEMILIH MUDA”, 2026); (3) There is a need to study the impact of social media on interpersonal communication among Generation Z. The research aims to fill this gap by exploring the experiences, perceptions, and meanings individuals attach to the studied phenomenon (“Dampak Media Sosial Terhadap Cara Komunikasi Antarpribadi Di Kalangan…”, 2026); (4) There is a need to optimize digital dakwah to remain relevant (“Strategi Konvergensi Media TV Assunnah Cirebon dalam Optimalisasi Dakwah Digital”, 2026); (5) Future research should investigate the effectiveness of media literacy programs in social studies education (“Critical Advertising Production Using Digital Technologies in Social Studies: A…”, 2026). 88 gap statements have been mined from Education, Sociology, Communication Studies papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 690 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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