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86 gap statements mined from Information Retrieval and Data Mining papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 300 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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  • The traditional marketing system for agriculture has many limitations for farmers, such as the level of profitability, dependence on intermediaries, and the absence of price transparency. The gaps that were identified in the current systems include centralized control of prices, inaccessibility in rural areas, absence of review mechanisms, and wholesale models rather than direct trade models.

    Farm2Home - Digital Marketplace for Agricultural Products · 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

  • 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

  • Future research is recommended to examine the long-term impact of digital service adoption and technological literacy on public service effectiveness and user satisfaction in SAMSAT institutions.

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

  • Future research can focus on developing training programs for SAP users. Future research can focus on improving the design and implementation of SAP systems.

    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

  • Further research can be conducted to improve the application and increase its feasibility score. The application can be tested with a larger number of respondents.

    Rancang Bangun Aplikasi Pemesanan Paket Internet Berbasis Web Menggunakan Framework Laravel · 2026 · DOI

  • Most ISPs still rely on conventional ordering processes that are prone to human error and lack of information transparency. There is a need for a web-based internet package ordering application that integrates automatic notifications.

    Rancang Bangun Aplikasi Pemesanan Paket Internet Berbasis Web Menggunakan Framework Laravel · 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 study identifies a need for a more efficient and user-friendly website for booking pet care services.

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

  • The application has been operational for only six months. There are still some improvements that need to be made by the Logistics Transportation Monitoring system, such as the lack of up-to-date information in the application.

    Evaluation of the Net Benefits of Using a Logistics Transportation Monitoring Application for PT. XYZ · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of research on the evaluation of logistics transportation monitoring applications. There is a need to identify the factors influencing application use, user satisfaction, and net benefits.

    Evaluation of the Net Benefits of Using a Logistics Transportation Monitoring Application for PT. XYZ · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of a digital solution for managing correspondence at the District Office of the City. The inefficiencies and potential loss of documents associated with the manual method of managing correspondence.

    Pendampingan Sistem Informasi Arsip Surat sebagai Upaya Peningkatan Kinerja Administrasi di Kecamatan Kota Kudus · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should investigate the usability of e-voting systems in different contexts. Future research should explore the use of other methods to evaluate the usability of e-voting systems. Future research should examine the impact of usability on the accuracy and transparency of e-voting systems.

    Analisis Usability Sistem E-Voting Pemilihan Ketua dan Wakil Ketua OSIS dengan Metode Think Aloud · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to evaluate the usability of e-voting systems in the context of school elections. There is a lack of research on the usability of e-voting systems, particularly in the context of school elections.

    Analisis Usability Sistem E-Voting Pemilihan Ketua dan Wakil Ketua OSIS dengan Metode Think Aloud · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of effective inventory management systems for small businesses. The need for a system that can provide real-time stock monitoring and automated notifications.

    Design and Development of an Inventory Management System at Toko Rizky Grosir Using the SDLC Method · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of a structured guide for administrative services at the foundation. The need for a reference for psychology assistants in understanding workflows and administrative procedures.

    Development and Initial Evaluation of an Administrative Service Handbook for Psychology Assistants at Yayasan Sinar Talenta · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of a digital solution for substance abuse screening in the BNN. The need for an information system to support the BNN in preventing and combating drug abuse.

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

  • The lack of a digital system for managing and disseminating products and services. The absence of a web portal for early diabetes detection and integrated information services.

    Web Portal Development for V-KES Teaching Factory at Politeknik Negeri Jember · 2026 · DOI

  • Many helpdesk systems still have issues with their UI/UX design. There is a need to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and user experience of helpdesk systems.

    Dari Tiket ke Solusi: Transformasi UI/UX dalam Sistem Helpdesk Menggunakan Metode Double Diamond · 2026 · DOI

  • Future improvements like mobile apps, online payment systems, and cloud deployment are made possible by the layered architecture. The system's modular design and layered architecture make future expansion simple.

    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

  • 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

  • The development of information technology provides a great opportunity for business actors to improve service quality, operational efficiency, and expand marketing reach through the use of e-commerce platforms.

    Rancang Bangun Aplikasi E-Commerce Bakso Koko Berbasis Android dengan Integrasi Payment Gateway Menggunakan Metode Waterfall · 2026 · DOI

  • The syllabus management process in homeschooling is still conducted manually. The manual process results in difficulties in document archiving and suboptimal coordination between teachers and principals.

    Business Process Reengineering Pengolahan Silabus di Sekolah Anak Tangguh Al-Ghuroba' · 2026 · DOI

  • 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

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Open questions raised by papers listed on this page include: (1) The lack of access to professional mental health services in Indonesia due to a lack of medical personnel, cost, and social stigma (“Pengembangan Chatbot Konsultasi Kesehatan Mental di Indonesia Berbasis Model…”, 2026); (2) Future research can focus on improving the application's functionality and usability (“Smartphone-Based Order Recording Application for Non-Technical Users: A Local…”, 2026); (3) Future research can focus on developing training programs for SAP users (“User Satisfaction Evaluation as an Effort to Improve Performance in the Use of…”, 2026); (4) Most ISPs still rely on conventional ordering processes that are prone to human error and lack of information transparency (“Rancang Bangun Aplikasi Pemesanan Paket Internet Berbasis Web Menggunakan…”, 2026); (5) The study identifies challenges such as lack of transparent information and complicated processes on the service booking platform (“PERANCANGAN UI/UX WEBSITE FURLOVE UNTUK MENGOPTIMALKAN KEMUDAHAN PEMESANAN JASA…”, 2026). 86 gap statements have been mined from Information Retrieval and Data Mining papers in our 4.5M-paper local library, which holds 300 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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