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105 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 617 Knowledge Societies in the 21st Century papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • Future research should explore the impact of government regulation on university autonomy in other contexts. The paper suggests that further studies should investigate the effects of the New Public Management on university governance.

    De la Autonomía Absoluta a la Regulación Estatal: Una Revisión Sistemática de la Gobernanza Universitaria en Ecuador (2008-2025) · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a gap in the understanding of the evolution of university governance in Ecuador. The study highlights the need to analyze the impact of government regulation on university autonomy.

    De la Autonomía Absoluta a la Regulación Estatal: Una Revisión Sistemática de la Gobernanza Universitaria en Ecuador (2008-2025) · 2026 · DOI

  • Insufficient digital competencies for interacting with IAGen. Lack of knowledge about ethical aspects of IAGen use. Ambiguous perception of the value of IAGen.

    Competencias digitales en IA generativa en el sur-global: evaluación de habilidades de prompting y percepciones académicas en estudiantes de ciencias de la salud CUCS–Universidad de Guadalajara: un estudio de caso · 2026 · DOI

  • Capacitist biases. Lack of diversity and inclusion in research designs. Limited access to AI technologies for people with disabilities.

    Inteligencia artificial para la inclusión en educomunicación: avances y retos · 2026 · DOI

  • The study notes that the field of artificial intelligence in audiovisual productions is rapidly evolving and poses challenges for researchers and practitioners. The paper identifies the need for further research on the impact of artificial intelligence on the creative process and the role of human authors.

    Tendencias sobre el impacto de la IA en producciones audiovisuales: un análisis bibliométrico · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies challenges in promoting academic success among graduates with disabilities. The study highlights the need for institutions to reduce dropout rates and improve inclusion policies.

    Narrativas de graduados con discapacidad sobre factores claves que promueven el éxito universitario · 2026 · DOI

  • Dependence on technology. Risks of academic plagiarism. Limited access to internet and AI tools. Need for teacher training and support for AI implementation.

    <b>Impacto de la Inteligencia Artificial como Estrategia de Apoyo en la Enseñanza de la Química: Innovación Pedagógica y Mejora del Aprendizaje </b> · 2026 · DOI

  • The implementation of COBIT can be challenging for organizations with limited resources. The traditional risk management in IT governance has limitations. The security of IT systems is a major concern.

    Sistema móvil con inteligencia artificial para gestión de riesgos en gobernanza TI · 2026 · DOI

  • The challenge of preparing students for a dynamic labor market. The need to develop both technical and soft skills. The importance of understanding how digital competence influences soft skills in students.

    Competencia digital y habilidades blandas: desafíos de la inteligencia artificial en el trabajo · 2026 · DOI

  • The use of AI in education is a relatively new field, and there is a lack of studies investigating its effectiveness. The implementation of AI interventions can be challenging, due to the need for specialized equipment and expertise. The evaluation of the effectiveness of AI interventions can be difficult, due to the complexity of the educational context.

    Efectividad de la intervención educativa con Inteligencia Artificial en el contexto universitario: una revisión sistemática y metaanálisis · 2026 · DOI

  • The study faced challenges in terms of sample size and quasi-experimental design. There is a need for more research on the effectiveness of AI and ICT support in inquiry-based learning for Natural Sciences.

    Aprendizaje basado en indagación científica con apoyo de inteligencia artificial y TIC para mejorar las competencias del área de Ciencias Naturales en estudiantes de Educación Básica · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies the challenge of promoting greater diversity and inclusivity in the public debate about AI. The paper highlights the need to address the underrepresentation of women as expert sources in the media coverage of AI.

    ¿Quién puede hablar sobre inteligencia artificial? Género, poder y discurso mediático · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies the lack of specific legislation on artificial intelligence as a challenge. The paper highlights the need for greater investment in ethical and responsible artificial intelligence. The study notes the importance of addressing the tension between the need for clear normative frameworks and the absence of specific legislation on artificial intelligence.

    Gobernanza de la inteligencia artificial: Brechas estructurales en el ecosistema de investigación académica · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies the challenge of regulating AI use in education. The study highlights the need to address the alienation of intellectual work. The paper suggests that institutions should take responsibility for regulating AI use.

    Alienação intelectual e autoria na era do algoritmo: uma crítica à ética burguesa da inteligência artificial · 2026 · DOI

  • The students face challenges in developing autonomy in their learning process. The students lack volitional skills to intervene effectively in their own learning process. The students rely heavily on external factors for validation of their achievements.

    Desarrollo de metacognición y autorregulación mediante estrategias de aprendizaje en universitarios · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies challenges related to the implementation of AI-supported flipped learning, such as bias, inaccurate information, dependence, privacy, and academic integrity. The study highlights the need for critical evaluation of AI-generated information.

    Aulas invertidas apoyadas por inteligencia artificial generativa en la educación superior · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies the challenge of developing new capacities to adapt and learn from changes in higher education. It highlights the need for institutions to navigate uncertainty and change. The paper also notes the challenge of incorporating antifragility and culture of quality into institutional development.

    UNIVERSIDADES QUE TRANSFORMAM: UM NOVO PARADIGMA PARA A EDUCAÇÃO SUPERIOR · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research can explore the application of the UT concept in different institutional contexts. It can investigate the impact of antifragility and culture of quality on institutional development in higher education. Further research can develop new methods and tools to support the transformation of institutions towards UT.

    UNIVERSIDADES QUE TRANSFORMAM: UM NOVO PARADIGMA PARA A EDUCAÇÃO SUPERIOR · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of guidelines for evaluating AI-generated content in social sciences and economics. The differences in consequences of AI-induced errors between medicine and social sciences/economics.

    El proceso editorial y la inteligencia artificial (segunda parte) · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper suggests that future research should focus on the development of responsible and contextualized artificial intelligence in healthcare. It highlights the need for governance, ethics, and regulation in the adoption of artificial intelligence in healthcare.

    Inteligencia artificial en salud en América Latina y Colombia: cerrando brechas y aprovechando oportunidades · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a research gap in the adoption of artificial intelligence in healthcare in Latin America and Colombia. It highlights the need for responsible implementation and contextualization of artificial intelligence in healthcare.

    Inteligencia artificial en salud en América Latina y Colombia: cerrando brechas y aprovechando oportunidades · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need to evaluate the effectiveness of artificial intelligence and electronic health records in improving patient outcomes in primary health care. The use of these technologies in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease management is a relatively new area of research.

    INTELIGÊNCIA ARTIFICIAL E PRONTUÁRIO ELETRÔNICO INTELIGENTE NA ESTRATIFICAÇÃO DE RISCO DE PACIENTES COM DOENÇA PULMONAR OBSTRUTIVA CRÔNICA NA ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA À SAÚDE · 2026 · DOI

  • Infrastructure challenges - Training and technological adoption challenges - The need for adequate planning and management of aviturismo

    Aviturismo como estrategia de diversificación turística y desarrollo de destino inteligentes: una revisión sistemática de la literatura (2018 – 2024) · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies a need for a method to gather student perspectives on learning experiences in a case study.

    FAAE-PH D.08-25: Instrumento de Autoexpresión y Entrevista Contextual para la Producción de Evidencias en un Estudio de Caso · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies challenges in the adoption of AI in marketing practice. The paper highlights the need for an educational model that articulates academia and industry. The study notes the importance of ethical use of data.

    Inteligencia artificial y predicción de tendencias de consumo en la formación de mercadólogos · 2026 · DOI

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