Open research questions in French Urban and Social Studies
101 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 6,071 French Urban and Social Studies papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.
What the literature leaves open
The paper identifies a gap in the study of the global dimension of the concept of gender. The paper identifies a need to examine the role of the Vatican in contributing to the hatred of gender.
The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of precursors to caldera formation
The paper identifies a gap in understanding the factors driving changes in family formation patterns in Western Europe. The study aims to address this gap by analyzing demographic data from various countries.
There is a lack of understanding of the territorial development policy's effects and legacy. The complexity of the policy makes it difficult to evaluate its effects.
The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of paradoxes in statistical analysis. The author argues that there is a need for a more systematic approach to identifying and understanding these paradoxes.
The centre's location under an autoroute presents unique challenges. The centre must balance the needs of parents and children. The centre must provide a range of services, including meals and outdoor activities.
There is a need for innovative solutions for early childhood education. There is a lack of research on preschools located in unique settings, such as under an autoroute.
The book identifies a need for a comprehensive review of DNA rearrangements. The individual pathways of DNA rearrangement make the book unsuitable for university level biochemistry courses.
The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the role of popular music in Zaire's society. The industry's ability to resist economic crisis is a significant area of study.
Further study on the impact of values on the development of other regions. Examination of the effects of elitist values on social and economic inequality. Investigation of the role of cultural geographic analysis in understanding regional development.
The dearth of studies on the role of values in shaping landscapes and regions. The lack of understanding of how elitist values impact the development of a region.
The French Directory has been a neglected period in French Revolutionary historiography. The period is important for understanding the development of the French bourgeoisie.
The paper does not provide a comprehensive analysis of the oil industry's operations. The paper is based on a limited number of field work periods and a limited number of communities. -
There is a lack of understanding of the impact of offshore oil development on coastal communities in Labrador. There is a need for a comprehensive analysis of the oil industry's operations and their impact on the local people. -
The paper suggests that future research should focus on developing a more nuanced understanding of Rousseau's thinking and its implications for anthropology. The author implies that alternative approaches to anthropology may be necessary to move beyond the limitations of Lévi-Straussian structuralism.
The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of Rousseau's thinking and its relation to Lévi-Straussian structuralism. The author notes that prior work has not fully addressed the ideological implications of Lévi-Straussian structuralism.
The research gap lies in the lack of understanding of how the representations of retirement evolve after retirement. The study aims to address this gap by exploring the representations of retirement among the population about to retire and those already retired.
RETRAITE-LOISIR OU RETRAITE-MALADIE: LES DEUX STRATÉGIES DOMINANTES LORS DE LA VIEILLESSE · 1979 · DOIThere is a lack of information about the subsequent histories of the ships sold to Russia by Canada. The event of the Solovei Budimirovich is not well-known among Canadians.
There is a need for a theoretical framework for analyzing the urban process under capitalism. The existing literature does not provide a clear understanding of the role of the built environment in the accumulation process.
The paper identifies the challenge of balancing economic progress with social justice and human dignity. The paper notes the challenge of considering the interrelatedness of everyday matters in the face of technological advancements. The paper suggests that the freedom to be inefficient may be man's most urgent need.
The paper suggests that future research should focus on the development of a new approach to political economy, one that takes into account the interrelatedness of everyday matters. The paper notes that further study is needed to understand the implications of technological society for human dignity and social justice.
There is a gap in the understanding of how children develop spatial relationships, particularly with regards to the comprehension of 'dans' and 'autour de'. There is a need for further research into the development of spatial awareness in children.
Les relations spatiales d’intériorité et d’entourage dans le langage des enfants de trois à huit ans · 1976 · DOIThe paper identifies a gap in the historical understanding of Peter's policies towards Central Asia. The region's geography and politics posed significant challenges to Russian expansion.
The crew of Sv. Anna faced extremely unfavorable ice conditions. Al'banov's sledge party faced significant challenges in reaching land. The expedition was plagued by a lack of provisions and harsh weather conditions.
South to Zemlya Frantsa Iosifa! The Cruise of Sv. Anna and Al’banov’s Sledge Journey, 1912-14 · 1975 · DOIThe paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the challenges faced by Brusilov's expedition. It highlights the need for careful planning and preparation for navigating the Northern Sea Route.
South to Zemlya Frantsa Iosifa! The Cruise of Sv. Anna and Al’banov’s Sledge Journey, 1912-14 · 1975 · DOI
Most-cited papers in French Urban and Social Studies
- Accountability as mourning: Accounting for death in the time of COVID-19 · Accounting Organizations and Society · 2020 · 45 citations
- Situation spatiale et position sociale · Actes de la recherche en sciences sociales · 1977 · 23 citations
- Résilience économique et disparité territoriale · Revue d’Économie Régionale & Urbaine · 2021 · 15 citations
- Covid-19: ¿fin a la geografía de la hipermovilidad? · Les analyses de Population & Avenir · 2020 · 15 citations
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- Local bubbles: natural wines between globalisation and locavorism · Ethnologie française · 2021 · 11 citations
- Living Apart Together: 40 Years of Sociodemographic Research on LAT Relationships · Population (English Edition) · 2023 · 11 citations
- Les nouvelles régions en France · Les analyses de Population & Avenir · 2021 · 11 citations
- Is France exceptionally irreligious? A comparative test of the cohort replacement theory · L Année sociologique · 2021 · 10 citations
- Quel aménagement du territoire ? · Les analyses de Population & Avenir · 2020 · 10 citations
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