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149 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 579 Education Systems and Policies papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • There is a need to understand learning management in modern Islamic boarding schools. The study identifies a gap in the literature on the integration of traditional Islamic values with contemporary educational management.

    Learning Management In Modern Islamic Boarding School: A Study At Ar-Raudhatul Hasanah Islamic Boarding School, Medan · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the understanding of the leadership strategies of madrasah principals in realizing superior madrasahs. The research highlights the need for further study on the role of teachers and staff in implementing the madrasah principals' leadership strategies.

    Leadership Strategy of Madrasah Principals in an Effort to Realize an Excellent Madrasah at MAN 1 North Kolaka · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research can explore the implementation of the 'Resilient Professionalism' model in other educational settings. Future research can investigate the impact of the madrasah principal's duties and responsibilities on student outcomes.

    Strategies for Enhancing Teacher Professionalism Through the Implementation of the Madrasah Principal’s Duties and Responsibilities · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need for strategies to enhance teacher professionalism in madrasahs. There is a lack of research on the implementation of the madrasah principal's duties and responsibilities.

    Strategies for Enhancing Teacher Professionalism Through the Implementation of the Madrasah Principal’s Duties and Responsibilities · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to analyze the implementation of CPD in strengthening teacher professionalism in Madrasah Aliyah Negeri (MAN) throughout West Java. The effectiveness of CPD implementation is still influenced by program planning that is not fully based on teacher needs, limited post-training mentoring, and inconsistent implementation of training results.

    Continuous Professional Development and the Dynamics of Teacher Professionalism · 2026 · DOI

  • The study faces various obstacles, including budget limitations and a lack of formal training. The madrasah's HR management practices may not be generalizable to other institutions.

    Peran Manajemen Sumber Daya Manusia dalam Meningkatkan Kompetisi Guru di Madrasah Aliyah NWDI Wakan · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need for research on HR management practices in madrasahs. The study addresses this gap by examining the HR management practices at Madrasah Aliyah NWDI Wakan.

    Peran Manajemen Sumber Daya Manusia dalam Meningkatkan Kompetisi Guru di Madrasah Aliyah NWDI Wakan · 2026 · DOI

  • Permasalahan yang dihadapi meliputi pengelolaan administrasi yang masih bersifat manual, belum terstandar, serta keterbatasan kemampuan tenaga administrasi dalam memanfaatkan teknologi

    Optimalisasi Administrasi Pendidikan Islam untuk Efektivitas Layanan Madrasah di Banjarmasin · 2026 · DOI

  • The current practice of education is still predominantly teacher-centered, causing students to be less actively involved in the learning process. There is a need to examine the synergy of the Four Centers of Education in creating an active and effective learning ecosystem.

    SINERGI CATUR PUSAT PENDIDIKAN UNTUK MENCIPTAKAN EKOSISTEM PEMBELAJARAN AKTIF DAN EFEKTIF · 2026 · DOI

  • Limited infrastructure, gaps in teachers' digital competencies, student readiness, and the absence of comprehensive institutional policies are inhibiting factors. Cultural resistance to changes in learning systems is an important aspect. Limited internet access, especially in rural areas, is a major obstacle disrupting the smooth running of online learning.

    Needs Analysis for Implementing Distance Education and Digital Transformation in Islamic Boarding School Learning in Garut Regency · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a gap between actual and ideal conditions for distance education implementation. Islamic boarding schools are still in the early stages of adaptation, facing various limitations. The implementation of distance education and digital transformation in Islamic boarding schools requires careful planning based on a comprehensive needs analysis.

    Needs Analysis for Implementing Distance Education and Digital Transformation in Islamic Boarding School Learning in Garut Regency · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of uniformity in the selection mechanism between madrasas. The absence of a standard assessment rubric and clear weighting between academic and non-academic aspects. The limited competence of the selection committee in assessing non-academic achievements.

    Optimization of the Selection System in the Management of Admission of Excellent Students Based on Academic and Non-Academic Achievements in State Islamic High School Madrasah · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of a standardized selection system in State Islamic Senior High Schools. The need for a comprehensive selection system model that integrates academic and non-academic aspects.

    Optimization of the Selection System in the Management of Admission of Excellent Students Based on Academic and Non-Academic Achievements in State Islamic High School Madrasah · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need for effective parenting programs that address the challenges faced by Muslim parents. There is a gap in research on the evaluation of Islamic-based parenting programs.

    Evaluating An Islamic-Based Parenting Program to Foster Parental Awareness As 'Madrasah Ula' (First School): A CSE-UCLA Model Study at Assakinah Early Childhood Education Center · 2026 · DOI

  • Limited attention has been given to how female leadership is sustained and transferred across generations within Islamic boarding schools. The assumption that leadership legitimacy within pesantren is inherently masculine has been increasingly challenged.

    Charismatic Female Leadership and Succession in Pesantren A Sociological Feminist Perspective · 2026 · DOI

  • Limited facilities. Diverse student backgrounds. The need for effective collaboration between principals and PAI teachers.

    Strategic Management of the Leadership of Principals and Islamic Religious Education Teachers in Creating a Religious Culture to Improve Student Learning Achievement in State Senior High Schools · 2026 · DOI

  • Limited facilities and diverse student backgrounds remain as challenges. The study does not provide a comprehensive analysis of the impact of strategic leadership on student achievement.

    Strategic Management of the Leadership of Principals and Islamic Religious Education Teachers in Creating a Religious Culture to Improve Student Learning Achievement in State Senior High Schools · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to understand the leadership of madrasah principals as agents of change in improving teacher creativity. Prior studies have not fully explored the role of madrasah principals in enhancing teacher creativity.

    Kepemimpinan Kepala Madrasah sebagai Agen Perubahan dalam Meningkatkan Kreativitas Guru · 2026 · DOI

  • The current education system in Indonesian Islamic schools prioritizes compliance over learning quality. There is a need to reposition the bureaucracy's role to support intellectual freedom and improve learning quality.

    Redesigning Education Data Management Policy: Shifting Focus from Administrative Compliance to Learning Quality · 2026 · DOI

  • Lack of research on affective and aspirational dimensions of student selection in non-Western and faith-based contexts. Limited understanding of how Islamic secondary schools in Indonesia construct and operationalize their admission logics.

    ADMISSION SYSTEMS IN ISLAMIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS: A COMPARATIVE STUDY BASED ON STUDENTS ACHIEVEMENT AND CONSENT · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to understand teachers' experiences with large-scale diagnostic assessments. The study addresses the gap in the literature by exploring teachers' experiences in participating in and following up on large-scale diagnostic assessments.

    Understanding Teachers' Experiences with Large-Scale Diagnostic Assessments in Indonesian Islamic Primary Schools: A Phenomenological Study · 2026 · DOI

  • Limited institutional support. Misalignment between CPD content and actual teaching needs. Low stakeholder engagement.

    Reflection-Based CPD in Madrasah Education: A CIPP-Guided Framework for Enhancing Teacher Professionalism in Islamic School Contexts · 2026 · DOI

  • The study was limited to four madrasahs in Metro City, Lampung Province, Indonesia. Data were collected over a relatively short period. The outcomes, particularly those related to improved teaching, are based on self-assessment rather than third-party verification.

    Reflection-Based CPD in Madrasah Education: A CIPP-Guided Framework for Enhancing Teacher Professionalism in Islamic School Contexts · 2026 · DOI

  • The regeneration process still faces obstacles in the form of low motivation, lack of confidence, and limited communication skills of some students. Some students still consider da'wah not to be the main interest or ideal, so the involvement of students in da'wah training is not fully optimal. The emergence of nervousness, awkwardness, and fear of being wrong when students speak in public.

    Communicative Strategies of Islamic Boarding Schools in The Regeneration of Young Preachers: A Study on Islamic Boarding Schools in Padangsidimpuan City · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of effective da'wah strategies for young preachers in modern society. The limited understanding of the role of pesantren in shaping the da'wah competence of students.

    Communicative Strategies of Islamic Boarding Schools in The Regeneration of Young Preachers: A Study on Islamic Boarding Schools in Padangsidimpuan City · 2026 · DOI

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