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Open research questions in Information Retrieval and Data Mining

79 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 277 Information Retrieval and Data Mining papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • Proses pencarian informasi koleksi buku masih sering menghadapi berbagai kendala, terutama dalam hal aksesibilitas dan kecepatan layanan. Pengguna sering mengalami kesulitan dalam mengetahui ketersediaan buku.

    Pengembangan Chatbot Perpustakaan Berbasis Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pada Telegram · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of access to professional mental health services in Indonesia due to a lack of medical personnel, cost, and social stigma. The need for a safe and feasible anonymous psychological first aid instrument for the general public.

    Pengembangan Chatbot Konsultasi Kesehatan Mental di Indonesia Berbasis Model Generative AI Gemini · 2026 · DOI

  • System complexity and internet dependency. Limited digital literacy among MSME owners. Operational inefficiency and high costs associated with manual paper-based order recording systems.

    Smartphone-Based Order Recording Application for Non-Technical Users: A Local Network Solution · 2026 · DOI

  • Queue congestion at certain hours, disruptions in the application system, and a lack of behavioral consistency among officers. Work overload during peak hours, lack of technology, and behavior standardization.

    Effectiveness of the Kuningan Samsat Service: Responding to the Challenges of Productivity and Public Satisfaction · 2026 · DOI

  • Interface complexity. Reduced efficiency during high transaction volumes. The need for training and support for SAP users.

    User Satisfaction Evaluation as an Effort to Improve Performance in the Use of the System Application and Product (SAP) Application at PT KAI (PERSERO) Daop 8 Surabaya · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies challenges such as lack of transparent information and complicated processes on the service booking platform. The study identifies challenges such as difficulty finding information and making reservations.

    PERANCANGAN UI/UX WEBSITE FURLOVE UNTUK MENGOPTIMALKAN KEMUDAHAN PEMESANAN JASA PERAWATAN HEWAN PELIHARAAN · 2026 · DOI

  • The development of an information system that can screen substance use based on the WHO's ASSIST v3.1 instrument. The need for a system that can calculate risk scores automatically and accurately. The requirement for a system that can store and manage client data securely.

    Skrining Assist Information System v3.1 at the National Narcotics Agency of Sidoarjo Regency · 2026 · DOI

  • Developing an application that meets the specific needs of the organization. Evaluating the application using relevant metrics. Improving archive management efficiency and usability.

    Pembuatan Aplikasi Temu Kembali Arsip Berbasis Microsoft Excel Visual Basic for Applications di Dinas Perpustakaan Umum dan Arsip Daerah Kota Malang · 2026 · DOI

  • Future studies can focus on improving the GPS location apps used by food delivery personnel. The study's findings can be used to improve the overall customer satisfaction of food delivery services. Further research can be conducted to identify the factors affecting the GPS location app used by food delivery personnel in other cities.

    Customer Satisfaction Survey on Zomato and Swiggy's Food Delivery Personnel - Using Application App in Mobile with Reference to Vijayapur City · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the literature regarding the comparative study of GPS location apps used by food delivery personnel. There is a need to assess the possibility of discrepancies in the location displayed by the app.

    Customer Satisfaction Survey on Zomato and Swiggy's Food Delivery Personnel - Using Application App in Mobile with Reference to Vijayapur City · 2026 · DOI

  • Manual zakat management often causes various problems, such as recording errors and delays in reporting. There is a need for a digital solution to support more effective, transparent, and efficient zakat fitrah management.

    Sistem Informasi Penerimaan Dan Mustahik Zakat Fitrah Berbasis Android Dengan Metode Agile Spectrum · 2026 · DOI

  • The study has a limited number of boarding houses (20) used in the analysis. The weights assigned to each criterion may not be optimal and may need to be adjusted. The system may not be generalizable to other cities without adjusting the relevant variables and criteria weights.

    Decision Support System f`or Boarding House Recommendations for Students in Kendari City Using the Weighted Product Method · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research can focus on adjusting the relevant variables and criteria weights to implement the system in other cities. The system can be improved by incorporating additional criteria and using more advanced methods. The study provides a useful framework for developing recommendation systems in other domains.

    Decision Support System f`or Boarding House Recommendations for Students in Kendari City Using the Weighted Product Method · 2026 · DOI

  • The utilization of the platform is not yet optimal due to limited access and digital literacy among some members of the public. The study does not provide other specific limitations.

    Analisis Efektivitas Platform SIAPKerja Dalam Transformasi Pelayanan Pembuatan Kartu Kuning (AK 1) dan Informasi Lowongan Kerja di Dinas Tenaga Kerja Kota Cilegon · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should focus on improving the utilization of the SIAPKerja Platform. Future research should examine the impact of the platform on employment outcomes.

    Analisis Efektivitas Platform SIAPKerja Dalam Transformasi Pelayanan Pembuatan Kartu Kuning (AK 1) dan Informasi Lowongan Kerja di Dinas Tenaga Kerja Kota Cilegon · 2026 · DOI

  • The absence of a digital platform with automatic recommendation features causes the vendor selection process to remain subjective and time-consuming. Prospective brides and grooms face challenges in determining packages that align with their budget allocation and specific needs.

    SISTEM PENDUKUNG KEPUTUSAN PEMILIHAN PAKET PERNIKAHAN BERBASIS WEB MENGGUNAKAN METODE TOPSIS STUDI KASUS KOTA KUPANG · 2026 · DOI

  • Long waiting times. Disorderly queue management. The need for an effective and efficient service system.

    ANALISIS PENGEMBANGAN SISTEM ANTRIAN ONLINE BERBASIS WEB UNTUK MENINGKATKAN EFISIENSI PELAYANAN DENGAN WEBTREE PADA KLINIK KECANTIKAN · 2026 · DOI

  • Cloud deployment on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud has not been implemented or benchmarked; the paper does not specify performance metrics, scalability limits, or cost analysis for deploying the Spring Boot and MySQL-based agricultural marketplace on distributed cloud infrastructure.

    Farm2Home - Digital Marketplace for Agricultural Products · 2026 · DOI

  • The multilingual interface expansion to Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil languages is proposed but not yet implemented or tested; this requires validation of language-specific UI rendering, character encoding, and usability testing with native speakers across the agricultural marketplace platform.

    Farm2Home - Digital Marketplace for Agricultural Products · 2026 · DOI

  • The integration of fintech, property, and AI-based location analysis in a single mobile platform has rarely been comprehensively studied.

    Perancangan Aplikasi FinTech Locavest sebagai Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Analisis Kelayakan Lokasi Usaha Menggunakan Metode Design Thinking · 2026 · DOI

  • The study suggests directions for future investigation to address methodological and contextual limitations. Future research can focus on improving the application's functionality and usability.

    Smartphone-Based Order Recording Application for Non-Technical Users: A Local Network Solution · 2026 · DOI

  • Further development for implementation in various other health service locations. Expansion of the system to include other aspects of toddler health.

    Design and Build a Monitoring and Analysis System for Toddler Posyandu Activities at Web-Based Baperkam Sunyaragi · 2026 · DOI

  • The manual process of recording toddler weighing data at Baperkam Sunyaragi makes it prone to recording errors, delays in data processing, and difficulties in analyzing toddler growth. There is a need for a web-based application that can monitor and analyze toddler weighing data more efficiently and accurately.

    Design and Build a Monitoring and Analysis System for Toddler Posyandu Activities at Web-Based Baperkam Sunyaragi · 2026 · DOI

  • The current inventory management process at CV. Tekno Maju Jaya is manual and prone to human error. There is a need for a Web-Based Inventory Information System to address these challenges.

    Design Get Up System Information Inventory Goods Based Web Using the Waterfall Method at CV. Tekno Maju Jaya · 2026 · DOI

  • While the current implementation demonstrates functional success, several areas could be enhanced in future iterations. First, although black box testing has validated key functionalities, comprehensive testing including white box testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing would provide additional confidence in system reliability. Second, performance testing under high-load conditions would be valuable to ensure the system can scale as warehouse operations grow. 98 | Journal of Business, Social and Technology Siti Nur Fatonatur Rohma, Oscar Agyemang Opoku Design Get up... Future enhancements could include integration with barcode or RFID technology for automated item tracking, mobile application development for on-the-go inventory management, and advanced analytics features such as demand forecasting and automated reorder point calculations. Additionally, implementing role-based access control with multiple user levels would provide more granular security management suitable for larger organizations with complex operational hierarchies.

    Design Get Up System Information Inventory Goods Based Web Using the Waterfall Method at CV. Tekno Maju Jaya · 2026 · DOI

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