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Open research questions in Geotourism and Geoheritage Conservation

89 gap statements mined from Geotourism and Geoheritage Conservation papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 1,018 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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  • There is a lack of systematization in the knowledge on coal-related geoheritage. There is a gap in the analysis of coal-related geoheritage in the context of sustainability and geotourism. The absence of articles on coal-related geoheritage in major international journals focused on coal is a major challenge.

    Patterns of coal-related geoheritage: A bibliographical survey · 2026 · DOI

  • The survey documents geotourism potential assessment methods and geosite evaluation approaches but lacks validation studies comparing predicted geotourism success with actual visitation, economic outcomes, and geoconservation impacts at coal heritage sites. Research should establish quantitative benchmarks for evaluating the effectiveness of coal-geoheritage development initiatives in different regions.

    Patterns of coal-related geoheritage: A bibliographical survey · 2026 · DOI

  • Limited digital innovation and inadequate technological access among MSMEs in geotourism. Lack of knowledge about the application of AI in marketing among MSMEs.

    Integrating Artificial Intelligence and Digital Marketing To Enhance Msme Competitiveness in Geotourism: A Participatory Training Model in The Pangandaran Geopark · 2026 · DOI

  • Further investigations on Mount Ağrı and surroundings may reveal additional lava tubes. The study suggests that similar investigations can contribute to the sustainable management of Türkiye’s volcanic geological heritage.

    The First Surveyed Lava Tube on Mount Ağrı Volcano (Türkiye): A Geological Heritage Assessment of the Ice Cave · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of systematic surveys and mappings of lava tubes on Mount Ağrı volcano. The study identifies a gap in the understanding of lava tube formation and evolution in the region.

    The First Surveyed Lava Tube on Mount Ağrı Volcano (Türkiye): A Geological Heritage Assessment of the Ice Cave · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to evaluate and conserve the region's geological heritage. The region's geotourism potential is not fully understood. There is a lack of comprehensive assessment of the anthropogenic threats to the region's geological heritage.

    Adıyaman İlinin Jeolojik Miras ve Jeoturizm Potansiyeli / Geological Heritage and Geotourism Potential of Adıyaman Province · 2026 · DOI

  • The preservation of the Delikkaya Travertine Bridge is challenging due to its location and geological structure. The study of the bridge's geological significance is challenging due to the lack of prior research.

    Delikkaya (Bakırcıoğlu, Yıldızeli, Sivas) Doğal Traverten Köprüsü: Korunması Gereken Bir Jeolojik Miras / Delikkaya (Bakırcıoğlu, Yıldızeli, Sivas) Natural Travertine Bridge: A Geological Heritage to Preserve · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of understanding of the geological significance of the Delikkaya Travertine Bridge. There is a need to preserve geological heritage sites.

    Delikkaya (Bakırcıoğlu, Yıldızeli, Sivas) Doğal Traverten Köprüsü: Korunması Gereken Bir Jeolojik Miras / Delikkaya (Bakırcıoğlu, Yıldızeli, Sivas) Natural Travertine Bridge: A Geological Heritage to Preserve · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to integrate geodiversity into conservation and management instruments. The identification and characterization of geosites can inform education and geotourism initiatives. The study area is subject to coastal erosion and other geological processes.

    Coastal Geoheritage in Southern Brazil: Scientific Perspectives from the Northern Coastal Plain of Rio Grande do Sul · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of effective enforcement of existing legislation is a significant gap. The absence of strict surveillance mechanisms is another gap. The need for increased awareness among local communities is also a gap.

    The Palaeontological Heritage of Boulemane Between Illegal Looting and Geoconservation: Issues, Challenges and Solutions · 2026 · DOI

  • Further studies can be conducted to assess the effectiveness of geoconservation programs. The study's methodology can be applied to other regions with similar hydrological heritage.

    Hydrological Heritage and Geoconservation in Plateau Areas of the Brazilian Northeastern Semiarid Region · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of recognition by local populations and public administrators has contributed to the degradation of its Sites of Hydrological Interest (SHI). There is a need for geoconservation in the spring areas of the Martins-Portalegre Plateau.

    Hydrological Heritage and Geoconservation in Plateau Areas of the Brazilian Northeastern Semiarid Region · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a gap in the understanding of fairy chimneys in fluvial deposits. Previous studies have focused on volcanic areas, leaving a lack of knowledge on the formation mechanisms of fairy chimneys in fluvial deposits.

    Akarsu Çökellerinde Gelişen Peribacalarının Jeomorfoturizm Açısından Değerlendirilmesi: Uşak-Eşme Örneği / Evaluation of Fairy Chimneys Developed in Fluvial Deposits in Terms of Geomorphotourism: The Uşak–Eşme Case · 2026 · DOI

  • The Arctic was previously considered a marginal area in geopolitical theories. There is a need to analyze historical and contemporary geopolitical theories related to the Arctic.

    Geopolityka Arktyki: historia, teoria i wymiar współczesny · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of studies comparing the species composition and diversity patterns of different park types. There is a need to evaluate the importance of urban parks in maintaining biodiversity.

    Farklı Park Tipolojilerinde Tür Kompozisyonu ve Çeşitlilik Örüntüleri: Düzce Örneği · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need for a framework that can be applied to microtidal and fetch-limited conditions. Existing dune assessment and valuation frameworks may not be applicable to these conditions.

    Development and application of the Eco-Geomorphological Dune Value Index (EGDVI) for assessment of conservation status: a pilot case at the Strandzha Black Sea Coast, Bulgaria · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies the gap in the current system, where linear-type forest stands are outside systematic state accounting, leading to fragmented information. The study notes the lack of integrated geospatial data for effective monitoring and management of forest resources.

    Practical aspects of geospatial data formation of linear forest plantings · 2026 · DOI

  • The study highlights the need for a knowledge management strategy that articulates and promotes the ten thematic areas of UNESCO.

    Gestión del conocimiento y su implicancia en ejes temáticos desde el Geoparque Mundial UNESCO Río Coco · 2026 · DOI

  • Previous research has focused primarily on stratigraphy, ceramic typology, and historical interpretation, while the broader economic and ecological landscape within which Hastinapur functioned has not been systematically examined. Consequently, the functional relationship between the settlement and its surrounding environment remains insufficiently understood.

    Site Catchment Analysis with Special Reference to Hastinapur · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need for further research on the geological evolution of the Black Sea region. There is a lack of studies on the geoheritage potential of the Kastamonu South Black Sea Geopark.

    Geoheritage Potential of Kastamonu South Black Sea Candidate Geopark (Northern Türkiye) · 2026 · DOI

  • The study finds that regulations and policies supporting geopark management are still minimal for each of TCUGGp's main features.

    North Sumatra Provincial Government Policy for the Management of Toba Caldera UNESCO Global Geopark (TCUGGp) · 2026 · DOI

  • Climate change is enabling access to new maritime routes and abundant natural resources, leading to international rivalry. The Arctic's future depends on the ability to balance environmental protection and economic ambitions.

    Geopolityka Arktyki: historia, teoria i wymiar współczesny · 2026 · DOI

  • Developing a framework that can be applied to microtidal and fetch-limited conditions. Integrating geomorphological, ecological, and anthropogenic aspects.

    Development and application of the Eco-Geomorphological Dune Value Index (EGDVI) for assessment of conservation status: a pilot case at the Strandzha Black Sea Coast, Bulgaria · 2026 · DOI

  • Tianzhushan geopark have been overlooked. The geoheritage in the geopark has not been classified according to the latest specifications.

    Geodiversity and its Geological Significance of Mt. Tianzhushan UNESCO Global Geopark · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to evaluate the canyon's geological heritage and geotourism potential - Prior studies have not fully assessed the canyon's significance for geoscience…

    Kapıkaya Kanyonu’nun (Adana, Karaisalı) Jeolojik Miras ve Jeoturizm Potansiyeli / Geological Heritage and Geotourism Potential of Kapıkaya Canyon (Adana, Karaisalı) · 2026 · DOI

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Open questions raised by papers listed on this page include: (1) There is a lack of systematization in the knowledge on coal-related geoheritage (“Patterns of coal-related geoheritage: A bibliographical survey”, 2026); (2) Lack of knowledge about the application of AI in marketing among MSMEs (“Integrating Artificial Intelligence and Digital Marketing To Enhance Msme…”, 2026); (3) There is a lack of systematic surveys and mappings of lava tubes on Mount Ağrı volcano (“The First Surveyed Lava Tube on Mount Ağrı Volcano (Türkiye): A Geological…”, 2026); (4) There is a need to evaluate and conserve the region's geological heritage (“Adıyaman İlinin Jeolojik Miras ve Jeoturizm Potansiyeli / Geological Heritage…”, 2026); (5) The study of the bridge's geological significance is challenging due to the lack of prior research (“Delikkaya (Bakırcıoğlu, Yıldızeli, Sivas) Doğal Traverten Köprüsü: Korunması…”, 2026). 89 gap statements have been mined from Geotourism and Geoheritage Conservation papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 1,018 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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