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76 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 822 Geography and Environmental Studies papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • The déficit escolar do Rio Grande do Sul was a grave problema that required a solution. The superlotação or inadequação dos edifícios escolares na Capital was a challenge that needed to be addressed.

    Tudo para atender a crianças como esta: fotografia e arquitetura escolar no Rio Grande do Sul (1950) · 2026 · DOI

  • Land use change is a complex issue. The region is experiencing significant environmental impacts. There is a need for sustainable land use strategies.

    Transformações no uso da terra e impactos ambientais na região do arco do desmatamento na Amazônia: O caso de Santana do Araguaia (Pará) · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies the challenge of promoting women's presence in cultural and academic institutions in Brazil. It highlights the need to overcome the limitations of existing literature on the history of women's contributions to these institutions.

    LYGIA DA FONSECA FERNANDES DA CUNHA: O PIONEIRISMO FEMININO ALCANÇA A DIREÇÃO DA BIBLIOTECA DO IHGB · 2026 · DOI

  • The study of the distribution of these species is challenging due to the large number of municípios. The lack of knowledge about the occurrence of these species hinders the improvement of epidemiological investigations.

    Distribuição espacial de moluscos do gênero Biomphalaria, Galba e Pseudosuccinea no estado de São Paulo, Brasil · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies the challenge of managing coastal disasters in a region vulnerable to marine erosion and coastal flooding. The results highlight the need for more integrated approaches to coastal management and disaster risk reduction.

    Registros de Desastres Costeiros em Santa Catarina (1978–2025):subsídios para políticas de redução de riscos · 2026 · DOI

  • Technical challenges include the integration of sensoriamento remoto with Aeronave Remotamente Pilotada and the analysis of complex relationships between indicators. Domain challenges include the limited understanding of environmental degradation in semi-arid areas and the need for effective strategies for reducing degradation.

    Degradação ambiental no semiárido: evidências baseadas em indicadores geomorfológicos, edáficos e vegetacionais no baixo curso do rio Pajeú (Pernambuco) · 2026 · DOI

  • Collecting data on roadkill is challenging due to the lack of reporting. Developing effective mitigation strategies to reduce roadkill is a challenge.

    Entre rutas y registros: primer diagnóstico participativo de fauna silvestre atropellada en Uruguay · 2026 · DOI

  • The absence of metadata about the type of expense in large-scale bases. The need for documentary verification to confirm the identified inconsistencies. The complexity of the data and the need for a replicable statistical screening protocol.

    A APLICAÇÃO DA LEI DE <i>NEWCOMB-BENFORD</i> NA DETECÇÃO DE ANOMALIAS EM CONTRATAÇÕES PÚBLICAS DO ESTADO DO RIO DE JANEIRO · 2026 · DOI

  • The study faced challenges related to the simplicity of the GOD method and the homogeneity of the data from the poços. The study also had to address the limited availability of data on the aquifers in Teresina, Piauí.

    VULNERABILIDADE NATURAL À CONTAMINAÇÃO DOS AQUÍFEROS NA CIDADE DE TERESINA – PIAUÍ · 2026 · DOI

  • Future studies could apply the GOD method to other cities or regions with similar characteristics. Further research could investigate the effectiveness of measures to protect the aquifers and preserve groundwater quality.

    VULNERABILIDADE NATURAL À CONTAMINAÇÃO DOS AQUÍFEROS NA CIDADE DE TERESINA – PIAUÍ · 2026 · DOI

  • The need for creative approaches to promote conservation and raise awareness about vulnerable species. The importance of community participation in conservation efforts.

    Colores para la conservación: el arte como apoyo a la protección de la "Mascarita peninsular" (Geothlypis beldingi) · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a gap in understanding the distribution and significance of hagiotopônimos in quilombola localities. The study highlights the need for further research on the cultural and historical context of hagiotopônimos.

    Hagiotopônimos em localidades quilombolas da Amazônia: caminhando com santas · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could explore the application of Italian rationalism in contemporary residential architecture. The study suggests that further analysis of the Villa Bianca's material transformations and restoration processes could provide valuable insights.

    Villa Bianca de Terragni y la disolución del volumen · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of Italian rationalism in residential architecture. The study highlights the need for a deeper analysis of the Villa Bianca's composition and spatial organization.

    Villa Bianca de Terragni y la disolución del volumen · 2026 · DOI

  • The study faces challenges in determining the physical parameters of the wood due to the lack of standard procedures. The research requires the development of equations to estimate some moisture content parameters.

    Parámetros físicos de la madera de Didymopanax morototoni (Aubl.) Decne. & Planch., Tambopata, Madre de Dios, Perú · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of information on the physical properties of Didymopanax morototoni wood. The study aims to fill this gap by evaluating the physical parameters of this tree species.

    Parámetros físicos de la madera de Didymopanax morototoni (Aubl.) Decne. & Planch., Tambopata, Madre de Dios, Perú · 2026 · DOI

  • The study of waterbirds in the semi-arid region is challenging due to the lack of information and the difficulty of accessing some areas. The identification of species and the estimation of abundance can be challenging due to the complexity of the ecosystems.

    COMMUNITY STRUCTURE AND SEASONAL ANALYSIS OF WATERBIRDS IN LENTIC AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PETROLINA - PERNAMBUCO · 2026 · DOI

  • The study of waterbirds in the semi-arid region is still incipient. There is a lack of information on the dynamics of waterbird communities in lacustrine and hybrid ecosystems.

    COMMUNITY STRUCTURE AND SEASONAL ANALYSIS OF WATERBIRDS IN LENTIC AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PETROLINA - PERNAMBUCO · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should focus on monitoring and evaluating the impact of human activities on the environment. Future research should aim to develop strategies for conservation and sustainable development in the Serra da Meruoca.

    CLASSIFICAÇÃO HEMEROBIÓTICA DAS PAISAGENS NA SERRA DA MERUOCA, NOROESTE DO ESTADO DO CEARÁ · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need for a detailed classification of the landscapes in the Serra da Meruoca. There is a need for a better understanding of the intensity of human interference on the environment.

    CLASSIFICAÇÃO HEMEROBIÓTICA DAS PAISAGENS NA SERRA DA MERUOCA, NOROESTE DO ESTADO DO CEARÁ · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research could examine the work of other architects of the time, - it could analyze the impact of Durán's work on later architectural styles, - the study of informes and other documents could be extended to other architects and historical periods

    Retórica arquitectónica para la capilla del Rosario de la Ciudad de México (1738) · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of Miguel Custodio Durán's architectural rhetoric, - it highlights the need for further study of his contributions to the evolution of architectural style

    Retórica arquitectónica para la capilla del Rosario de la Ciudad de México (1738) · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should focus on developing and implementing fire-smart conservation strategies. Studies should investigate the effectiveness of different fire risk mitigation strategies in Natura 2000 areas.

    Nature Restoration Law e mitigazione del rischio incendi in aree Natura 2000: sinergie e compromessi a scala territoriale e di popolamento · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the integration of Nature Restoration Law and fire risk mitigation. The study highlights the need for fire-smart conservation strategies in Natura 2000 areas.

    Nature Restoration Law e mitigazione del rischio incendi in aree Natura 2000: sinergie e compromessi a scala territoriale e di popolamento · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the existing literature on planetaridade and consciência planetária. It notes that prior work has focused on imperial and Cold War-era logics of control, and that alternative approaches are needed.

    Planetaridades Casuais · 2026 · DOI

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